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Materials and techniques for painting stone products

Outdoor landscapes, natural corners with artificial decorations and interior decorations have various variations of perfection and exclusivity. In order to add originality to a place or an interior, you can use flower beds, additional constructions or elements.

One of these elements, which is used for decoration, is a stone for painting. With proper operation and the presence of imagination, a brick can become a unique detail adorning a landscape design or an outdoor interior.

Artificial stone painting in different colors

Paints for painting stones

Paint for painting on stone should have certain qualities:

  • resistance to precipitation in the form of rain, snow;
  • resistance to sun exposure.

An excellent option is a specialized watercolor paint for painting stones. To paint decorative details, artificial stones or elements made of gypsum, which are protected from the effects of heat and cold, you need to use special acrylic compositions.

Another main step when working with staining stones is the choice of brushes for painting. It is important to purchase several brushes of different diameters and sizes, which can be used to decorate the product as a whole or individual drawings.

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List of interior details

Among the tools necessary for design activities, you can use:

  • columns adorning the entrance or interiors of landscapes;
  • tiles, including clinker paths or walls;
  • decorative stones or plaster elements of constructions.

We paint the interior details of stone

An important step in the work on the interior is preparation. You need to select the appropriate parts, purchase paints and brushes for drawing, determine the patterns or color of the painting.

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Basic rules for stone painting

The use of stones as jewelry is a fascinating and interesting activity. To learn the art of painting bricks or other material is possible not only for professional and skillful artists, but also for beginners, for whom there are many tips and workshops that even allow those who first work in this technique to surprise with their results.

Beginners are advised to practice on ordinary stones, and when they gain enough work skills and learn all the rules, you can proceed to the acquisition of decorative stones, decorating columns and any other elements.

Clinker brick is suitable for drawing and decoration. Its plus is a flat rectangular surface. The use of bricks as a stone for drawing has a wide range of applications: decorating roads, flower beds, or designating directions.

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Features of stone painting

To work, you need to prepare a place, equipping it with all the important tools:

  • a desk covered with oilcloth or newspapers;Painting stones on the table
  • old clothes and apron;
  • a container of water;
  • several types of synthetic brushes;
  • suitable stones;
  • paint thinner;
  • palette for paints;
  • cloth or wipes for brushes;
  • varnish for processing products;
  • paints for drawing.

Having picked up a suitable stone or brick, it must be washed and dried, after which it is treated with a primer, and then the background is applied. To do this, choose the color of the paint, mix it with water, and apply a uniform brush to the base with a wide brush. To make the stone decoration brighter, you can first apply light paint, and after it dries, cover with the desired color for the background. The product dries for at least 15 minutes.

On a prepared background of a stone surface, a drawing is depicted, which is originally prepared on a sheet, and transferred to the base with a pencil. Pictures can be decorated with any additional elements: artificial flowers or leaves, shimmering pebbles or sparkles. After the drawing dries, a new decor element is coated with a colorless protective varnish.

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Color of artificial stones

Painting artificial materials is a laborious process. However, coating with paint and varnish strengthens the brick. To work with an external stone of artificial origin, it must be cleaned from damage and corrosion.

Then the brick is subjected to grinding and compressor blowing. Prepare artificial material for painting should be done using three-time impregnation, this will give the brick a uniform color.

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Painting columns, paths and tiles

Decorating the exterior elements requires a lot of attention, time and effort. However, the transformation of columns into unique architectural masterpieces will give greater exclusivity to the interior.

Drawing and painting columns decorating arbors, entrance, arches requires the use of professional paints that are applied to a clean surface. For gypsum products in the interior of the room, you can use special acrylic or oil paints for painting.

The technique of stone decoration can be used for painting on the sidewalks. But painting on road bricks is the most difficult. Before applying the paint, the tile or clinker must be cleaned.

The next option, which allows to give uniqueness to the interior, is painting on tiles. To do this, use acrylic paint, applying it to a clean and dry ceramic surface.

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Paints for gypsum products

Gypsum is widely used in modern interiors. For coloring gypsum, there are various colorful materials that give the effect of gilding, silver or shine.

Gypsum dye it is applied in several layers and fixed with a colorless varnish coating. As a paint for decorative ornaments, you can use compounds that already have varnish in their composition so that they do not need to be coated.

Work on the interior and design is a rather entertaining process, requiring the implementation of all the rules and technologies. But you can decorate and change your own interior without the involvement of professional workers. Colorful artificial design elements using stone, created at home - a great way to make the interior unique and exclusive.

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