The variety of textures of decorative plaster and its plasticity allows us to embody a wide variety of design ideas, but all this would not be so colorful if we used only basic colors of plaster - white and gray. Fortunately, it is possible to paint it in any color. Painting decorative plaster - this is a great opportunity for the interiors and exteriors of our houses.
Methods of painting decorative plaster
The simplest way is to color the composition in volume, that is, add the pigment to the diluted plaster and mix thoroughly. It is best to order pigmentation in the same place where you purchased the plaster, because the specialists not only help you pick up your ideal shade, but equally mix the required number of buckets with plaster so that the colors of the mixture in them do not differ.
But there are also plasters that can not be painted in volume. And give them the right shade you can only after applying it to the surface and completely drying. It is possible to paint the walls in this case 8-48 hours after the application of the plaster.
Fineness of decorative plaster painting
There are some peculiarities in the painting of this or that type of decorative plaster. For example, the painting of decorative plaster "bark beetle" is best done by short-haul roller. Then you get an interesting effect, when the grooves remain unshaded, and a contrast pattern is formed on the wall.
Painting the facade , finished with decorative plaster, should be done in dry and warm weather. It is more convenient to use a roller on a long handle. To get interesting visual effects, you can use two colors of paint or add a little silver or golden color in addition to the coloring pigment in the plaster itself.
When painting the ceiling, trimmed with decorative plaster, the final step is to apply a wax layer, which will protect the surface and make the ceiling more glossy and elegant.