Bark beetle - the so-called type of decorative decoration of the internal or external walls of the building. Using an unusual type of plaster, you can paint any house, any room in an original way.
A feature of the bark beetle is a texture coating. The solution, which is applied to the wall, contains small granules. In the process of grinding the mixture along the surface, they form characteristic grooves. Outwardly, the surface of the walls is as if eaten by a carpenter.
There are various technologies for decorative finishing using the bark beetle method: rain, carpet, lamb. It all depends on the method of grinding the plaster.
Structural plaster will not only decorate the house, but also provide good protection of the walls from external influences. The prepared surface can then be painted in various colors. Note that there is a method of coloring the bark beetle by tinting the working mixture. To do this, a special pigment is added to the solution, which will determine the future house color. Let’s find out in what ways the facade bark beetle structural plaster is painted?
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The first method, but not the only one. As mentioned, here the coloring matter is added to the working solution. This will help to fill the texture furrows with paint, which during normal painting of the walls (when using the roller) are more difficult to stain.
Add the necessary paint to the working plaster solution. Next, plastering the walls and rubbing the mixture on the surface according to the finishing technology. After the coating has hardened, painting begins. The color scheme of the coloring mixture may be identical to that which was added to the plaster. You can choose lighter, or, conversely, darker shades of color.
During painting, the roller should not be pressed firmly to the surface so that excess dye does not flow into the recesses. In this case, the structural feature will stand out better, forming the effect of three-dimensionality. Note that the consumption of topcoat in this way will be relatively small.
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The second method involves another universal method of staining - when using paint-primer. This means that the pigment is added to the primer mixture. Note that the application of a primer is recommended in any case. It not only enhances the protective properties of decorative finishes, but also provides better adhesion (adhesion) of paints and plasters. The primer paint is more liquid in consistency, which will allow to paint the bark beetles well.
Unfortunately, painting the walls with a single primer will not end, and the house will not have a particularly attractive appearance. Therefore, the application of the finishing color is required.Here, just as in the previous method of decoration, you can use the same tone of paint or choose a different, highlighting pattern.
Traditional coloring
Facade decoration with decorative plaster followed by painting the walls can be done in the third way - with special paint of one color or several.
On this plaster you can paint:
- Acrylic mixes. Usually they are made on a water basis (dispersion or emulsion), therefore they are environmentally friendly and safe. Widely applicable for interior use. However, there is also a facade acrylic dispersion. Of the obvious advantages we can distinguish: moisture resistance and vapor permeability, strength and durability, an extensive palette of colors and shades.
- Alkyd mixtures. They can easily process the house outside, as the substance is as resistant to atmospheric influences as possible. But for work inside the house, it is undesirable to use it. Organic solvents are present in the solution, which gives a characteristic odor.
- Oil mixtures. In the absence of a better solution, at one time oil-based coloring solutions were very popular, despite their drawbacks. For example, the lack of vapor permeability prevents the walls from breathing. Due to solvents, they smell and have high combustibility. And they are weakly resistant to alkaline effects, heat and ultraviolet. Modern, more effective paints and varnishes have almost replaced oil suspensions from the market.
- Note that the LKP “bark beetle” intended for metal is on sale. The metal is not plastered here; the coloring solution itself creates a characteristic texture effect. The original finish of the same type is obtained if the interior contains metal and stone. It seems that the decorative coating "passes" from one material to another. And the metal ceases to be like itself.
An important point in the purchase is to calculate the coverage consumption. It is made according to the following formula: the surface area to be treated is multiplied by the average consumption of the selected product. And then the result is multiplied by the number of layers applied. You can find out what the average consumption is from the technical characteristics of the paint and varnish products.
When the necessary materials are purchased, you can take on the work. For work, a roller and a brush are used. Under the roller you need to buy a bath.
We print the packaging with the coloring mixture and mix it well. If the substance is too viscous, it can be diluted a little (with water or white spirit). It is recommended not to add more than 10% of the total weight of the suspension, since the paint mixture may lose its properties. Another point about viscosity: in liquid mixtures, the consumption is less.
Pour a small amount of the substance into the bath. Dip the roller, scrolling around the entire circumference and blotting along the ribbed surface of the bath to remove excess. We turn to staining.
It is better to start work on top of the wall, so you can avoid drops and drips on the painted surface. Paint once, take a break until the coating dries completely, and repeat the painting.
The painting technology with the effect of a three-dimensional surface is made like this. First, gently paint over the structural recesses with a brush. We are waiting for it to dry. Then we apply the finishing decorative coating. For finishing work, you can choose a contrasting color. We carry out the roller without pressure so that the mixture does not flow into the drawing.
When performing outdoor work, be sure to consider the permissible atmospheric conditions. This also applies to plastering and painting. When done, do not leave the paint tool dirty. Otherwise, it can no longer be used.
With the help of such original materials, it is possible to unusually decorate the whole house both inside and outside. Properly selected funds and compliance with the technological features of the painting process will transform the house for many years.
