One of the world-famous coatings for walls is Moroccan plaster. Its other name is tadelakt. This material has long been used for making dishes, since it contains only natural components: clay, lime, alkali and quartz sand. Surprising strength is given to marble flour. Such a composition is used for finishing walls in rooms. Its resistance to mechanical stress and water resistance allows the use of decorative Moroccan plaster, even in the kitchen and bathroom.
What are the features of this finishing material?
- It is suitable for application on any surface, elastic and does not form cracks over time;
- Moroccan plaster is environmentally friendly, therefore it is used even in children's rooms and in the kitchen;
- it is resistant to any mechanical stress and is easily restored;
- glossy gloss of decorative Moroccan plaster is obtained by covering it with a special lacquer or protective wax and thorough polishing;
- For tinting, pure bright colors are used, most often blue or yellow;
- The feature of this plaster is a reflective shine with the effect of gilding;
- The patterns resulting from its application are so unique that the interior of your house will be unique.
To get the special effect that this coating is famous for, it needs to be applied in several stages. Therefore, it is very difficult to make Moroccan plaster with one's own hands. Wall decoration in this way - the process is very long.
Nuances of plaster application
- Before applying the first layer, the wall should be primed. Some masters still advise to cover it with glue for the tile, so that the stucco would hold better;
- the composition is sold ready-to-eat, you just need to dilute it with water a little. But if you want to top off the plaster, it's best to have the whole solution at once;
- each layer should dry for at least 10 hours;
- the process of applying Moroccan plaster is not complicated. This is done with a spatula and a trowel. The first layer should be smooth and thin, without a pattern, and the second one should be applied with a sea sponge using the "tamponing" method;
- it is very important to smooth the surface smoothly with a smooth stone or trowel;
- after the second layer has dried, the surface is covered with a gold lacquer and thoroughly ground;
- Moroccan plaster is polished with wax to give additional stability and durability.
With the help of this finish, you can create a variety of unique design options for your apartment.
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