External plastering of walls is a sufficiently demanded method of finishing works, bearing not only a protective, but also aesthetic function. This method of decoration can be both an independent decorative coating, and be carried out as a base under the facing finish with other materials.
The method of exterior decoration of walls by plastering can be used for walls laid out from almost any building material, the differences consist only in the composition of the plaster mixture and in the technologies applied.
A very important step in the plastering of the exterior walls of the house is the correctly made process of preparing the walls, it affects the final quality of the whole work.
Advantages of the method of finishing the walls with decorative plaster
Decorative plaster for exterior walls has a number of advantages. It protects the structure from penetration of moisture, preventing the occurrence of mold and fungus , while simultaneously letting in air, increases the level of heat and noise insulation. The variety of modern plaster mixtures provides the possibility of imparting any texture and color to the plastered facade, and in the future it is easy to change them during the repair.
For decorative wall finishing, special plastering compositions are used, which can easily be applied both to the layer that is the base, and to the insulation applied. To create a specific texture, the components that create the volume are added to the mixture, and the pigments that make up the plaster determine its various colors.
Decorative plastering of the exterior walls of the house is made using certain types of mixtures, they can be divided into the following types:
- silicate;
- silicone;
- polymeric;
- mineral;
- cooked with his own hands.
All these mixtures include components that give them different performance characteristics, so before using it is advisable to familiarize yourself with their composition and choose the most suitable for yourself.
The composition of the facade decorative plaster for strength should be weaker than the composition chosen for the base, this will prevent the manifestations of the tension of the layers.
The exterior decoration of the facade with the method of decorative plaster is actual, due to the simplicity of the works that can be handled independently, without resorting to the services of professionals, which will significantly reduce costs, as well as the low price of the materials themselves.
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