Gypsum refers to natural minerals, the use of which began as early as the time of Babylon and ancient Greece. Products from this material were widely used by the ancestors to decorate homes and temples. Now people again remembered the excellent characteristics of gypsum, began to introduce more and more decorative moldings and artificial bricks in the interior . Let's consider in more detail the options for interior decoration of an apartment or a private house with gypsum brick.
Advantages of laying decorative bricks from gypsum
Cement-concrete ornaments have a large weight and differ little in structure from the usual concrete wall. Gypsum, on the contrary, has a microporous structure, so it is able to breathe and warmer to the touch. Decorative stone from this material promotes the formation of a good microclimate in the room. In addition, it is often used in the form of a good thermal insulator or soundproofing gasket.
Variants of painting decorative bricks from gypsum
The natural color of this material is pure white, which opens a wide field for imagination. The customer can, according to his own taste, independently set a color solution and texture to reflect a certain trend in the interior. Even in the construction market, a person has the opportunity to find almost any finished product of this type for the house at his own discretion, not limited to a strict framework. There is a wide choice of gypsum brick in classical, antique and any retro style.
Where is it permitted to use artificial bricks made of gypsum?
In a dry room, this material can be used to decorate almost any wall, columns, arches or corners. On balconies or loggias, gypsum should be used only if it does not suffer from precipitation. Often this stone is covered with fireplaces, mantels or stoves, because it is famous for its fire-resistant qualities. But take care that the plaster does not get a direct flame, otherwise it may crack over time.
How to put decorative bricks from gypsum?
In the work with gypsum, many people use ordinary glue for ceramics or liquid nails, but experienced masters advise still not to risk and buy a special glue for gypsum tiles.
- The solution is prepared with a drill with a nozzle in the form of a mixer, diluting the consistency to the state of a thick paste.
- The first rows are laid strictly on the level. Often, decorative bricks have a variety of lengths, so try not to repeat. We make sure that the joints in the rows do not coincide, if possible.
- It should be noted that decorative bricks made of gypsum are easily processed with a hand tool. In the area of arches, doors, switches, the necessary fragments can be obtained with a chisel or saw, the corners are adjusted using a chair.
- The place is cut by sandpaper sandpaper, and the joints masking putty.
- After the solution dries, we paint the white spots, at the final stage we treat the walls with a water-based safe varnish.
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