Stucco molding made of gypsum: manufacture and installation of their own hands

Add style and nobility interior your home will help stucco plaster. Such articles may have different shape and size, mounted on the walls and ceiling. We offer distinctive features to deal with such a decor, manufacturing and assembly sequence.

The application of the stucco decoration of plaster

Application area stucco decoration quite extensive. With the help of the surface are made inside and outside the building. The latter option is of limited use because of the hygroscopic material. Constant exposure to moisture could negatively affect the characteristics of the decor.

Inside buildings with stucco They can be decorated walls and ceilings. Perhaps the use of decorative elements for decoration fireplaces, Columns, and other objects.

Types of stucco plaster

Existing decorative elements have their specific area of ​​use. Some are designed for decorating the ceiling, the other - just for walls. Offer to deal with the existing species and their distinctive features.

ceiling

For registration ceiling often use:

• cornices. With their help, decorated with the transition between the ceiling and the wall. Can be smooth and embossed;
• moldings. They help impart Finished appearance of the top of the wall. Allow to mask individual irregularities of the ceiling surface. They are manufactured with smooth and embossed surface;

• corners. Act as an additional element to the eaves and moldings. Have a similar pattern;
• console. Used with cornices, ceiling delimiting base. It creates an illusion of support ceiling beams;
• dome. The decor in the form of a hemisphere, which allows to form the characteristic domed recess, changing the visual perception of the room. In the central part of the dome is sometimes lamp. Option relevant for harness;
• caissons. Are in the form of a square or rectangle. They perform the same function as that of the dome, providing a ceiling surface of zoning and adding her depth and bulked;
• ornaments. They are used for zoning space. They are often part of a complex ensemble;
• bas-reliefs and panels. They are used to form the ceiling determined scene. They are often part of a complex pattern;
• sockets. Mounted in place of the suspension chandeliers. Can be oval or round with a different decor.

Tip! Choosing a socket from plaster, give preference to products which are less than the size of the diameter of the chandelier to the correct accents.

wall

For registration walls are most often used:

• console;
• sockets;
• capitals;
• panel;
• bas-reliefs. Protruding above the plane convex image often becomes the center of the composition;

• brackets. With their help separate objects or parts thereof are fastened to a wall or column;
• niche. Formed in the wall of the recess portion is not only an element of decoration, but also used to house shelves, Shelving units, and even cabinets depending on its size;
• panels.

Advantages and disadvantages of plaster moldings

The popularity of gypsum products is dictated by their main advantages. Such moldings:

The disadvantage is:

Production technology of gypsum stucco elements

Creating stucco begins with a template manufacturing, the inner contour of which must be fully repeated the outlines of the future plaster products. Using fine grit sandpaper is ensured an appropriate level of roughness of the cavity. Ready template placed on a special wooden snap, move along the guide rails.

On the inner surface pattern is applied to the composition, providing easy distribution of the gypsum mixture and facilitating the removal of the finished product from the mold. Most often, preference is given to a mixture of stearin with kerosene, but its absence can be used oil.

The cavity is filled with a plaster solution. Movement of the template should coincide with the direction of displacement along the guides.

Attention! For the preparation of the liquid solution is added to a liter of water 1 kg of gypsum, medium density - 1.5 kg thick - 2 kg.

After the solution form completely fills and slightly thickened, as it begin to slowly move the pattern to form the desired profile. Given that the uncured composition increases in volume, the excess is removed during a near-final broach. During the final broach with a small amount of liquid solution is provided by an ideal surface roughness and contour stucco.

In more detail the manufacture of plaster products technology is shown in the following video:

The decoration of stucco plaster: Picture ready-made solutions

Shape, configuration and color scheme of decoration may differ materially. Offer see a selection of photos to assess the possible stucco decoration:

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Installation of stucco plaster

The fragility of plaster products imposes special requirements on installation work. At the same time, be sure to consider the size and weight of the stucco. We offer to find out how to fix their own small-sized and large-sized elements.

Small items

Mounting small articles is performed in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	We provide the base layout, determining the location of each element.
	We spread the composition on an equal basis to ensure conformity of the declared sizes. Should be applied pre-control lines.
	Preparing a mixture consisting of PVA glue and putty. Thoroughly mix it. Apply the composition to an element previously lowering it into the water.
	Fastened to the ceiling element, being guided by the previously formed markings and level.

In more detail the process of installing the decorative elements of plaster can be seen in the following video:

Oversized products

If the product is large enough, it has a lot of weight. In this case, the mounting work is performed in the following sequence:

Illustration	Description of the action
	Perform base layout. To do this, putting a member directly to the place of its installation.
	To improve adhesion stucco raise the roughness of a base. Apply a notch by using a construction knife. The resultant dust and dirt is required to remove.
	Gruntuem base, completely covering the surface with which contact is molding.
	Apply the notches on the mating surface of stucco.
	Cooking dense structure consisting of gypsum and PVA glue. Apply it to the surface of the moldings.
	We perform the installation member, pressing it to the base and locking in position with screws.
	Grind place of connection and fastening elements. Significant irregularities can be removed with a knife construction. In the hollows add the required amount of putties. Stained stucco to hide the existing irregularities.

Stucco molding made of gypsum in different styles of interior

Stylistic design of the room could have a significant impact on the choice of stucco plaster. We offer to find out what elements should buy for rooms, decorated in a particular style.

Roman style and art deco

Roman style involves copious amounts of stucco. With it can execute various surfaces. However, the entire decoration in the room should be made in the same spirit.

Art Deco allows to show their creativity. In the design of the space can be used, seemingly incompatible, but chic elements. Uniform appearance of moldings is not required in this case.

Baroque, Rococo and Empire

Baroque is characterized by pomp, festivity and formality. Use a variety of decor, as well as the dome, sculptures, colonnades, pilasters, allowing visually expand the space. As a rule, in the room there is a mirror decorated with stucco plaster, as well as frescoes. Preference is given to pastel tones.

Rococo is characterized by lightness and a peculiar coquetry. Used for decorating rooms with stucco on the one hand should be lush, with another - a weightless. Often adhere to the asymmetry of the installation decor. Additional staining in golden color makes it possible to achieve the desired result.

For the Empire style is characterized by solidity and monumentality. Stucco here is one of the key places. Smaller elements are used for giving the composition the appearance of a completed.

Classicism, Renaissance and Romanticism

For premises, Decorated in classic styleIs selected moldings, allows you to keep the main line, to maintain the balance and shape. Most often mounted narrow cornices, pilasters and columns, pilasters, porticos and sculpture. Ornaments used should be clear, preferably having a regular geometric shape.

Renaissance and romanticism are closely linked. In both cases, it can be mounted tiered ceiling systems. Provision is decorated niches. To place in the Renaissance acquired the beautiful statues of plaster. Romanticism allows you to emphasize the individuality of its owner.

modern interior

AT modern interiors gypsum stucco used advantageously in the design of the ceiling. In rare cases, decorate the walls. Choosing a suitable option is made taking into account the design and colors of the furniture installed in the room.

Procedure for the manufacture of stucco plaster with your hands

If among the ready-made solutions not found a suitable option, stucco can be made with your own hands. If you have never had to work with plaster, we offer to meet with the algorithm of actions.

Materials and tools needed to work

For the manufacture of plaster decoration should be available:

• Capacity for solution;
• building plaster (G-4 or higher);
• plasticizer. In its absence can use the PVA glue;
• shape;
• Manila rope, if you plan reinforcement elements;
• spatulas.

If the form is not available, or want to produce moldings with a unique design, it is necessary to develop a sketch of the future product in the exact amount. It should take into account the features of the base, which is planned to strengthen the decor. If you are under the surface of communication, it is necessary to ensure free access to them.

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Irina Rosenstein

Designer studio "Cozy Home"

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«Working through the pattern can initially make a sketch drawn to scale, and after it will acquire the desired outlines - in full size. "

Based on the model developed sketch formed from clay or clay in its natural size. It is used for manufacturing a mold. For this separation to pre-greased lubricated surface applied silicone. The composition must fit snugly to the ground. The presence of bubbles is unacceptable.

Total applied layer 2-3 2-3chasa interval. The thickness of the resulting shapes should be 3-4 mm for products of small size and 4.5 mm for large elements.

Molded shape is mounted on the frame or wooden box. For fixing larger elements additionally used alabaster and cement. Formulation is coated inside the furniture lacquer or grease separation.

In more detail the form of manufacturing process can be seen in the following video:

Instructions for the production of

Making beautiful decoration of gypsum in the following sequence:

Illustration	Procedure
	Inside lay a greased form small strips of manila rope, which will act as a reinforcing element. The segments of the rope should be small thickness.
	Preparing gypsum solution having a liquid cream consistency. Consistently fill all forms. If the rope in some places appeared on the surface, it should be gently back inside.
	Excess composition gently remove from the mold surface, providing leveling product base.
	After complete solidification of the solution gently decorative element is taken out from the mold.

Also, how to make decorations of plaster shown in the following video:

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