When all the work already related to dismantling, the construction of interior partitions, the device of arches or niches, the installation or replacement of windows, doors and engineering communications is completed, the actions related to plastering of different surfaces of the room begin.
This stage of apartment repair is no less important than others and requires proper attention. In addition, it is quite laborious and long -term (if dry plaster is not used). If you carry out a capital or European repair, then most likely turn to the help of professionals who will not only do all types of finishing work, but also help with the choice of the necessary type of plaster. If you decide to update your home without complex redevelopment and replacements of important elements (windows, plumbing), limiting yourself to cosmetic repairs in the apartment, you can well cope with it yourself without resorting to outside help. But, you will have to deal with the features of different types of plaster, their purpose and areas of application, only after that it is worth starting the stage of finishing work.
So, the plaster used in the repair of apartments, depending on the purpose, can be of two types. The first — ordinary or black is used to prepare surfaces of rooms for subsequent painting, wallpaper or laying tiles. The second — decorative is intended for the design of surfaces using different textures, textures and colors. Let us dwell on the capabilities and areas of using the second option.
If you, when caring apartments, do not plan to glue wallpaper or lay tiles, but want to create a special texture (textured) or recreate the effect of wall decoration with marble or malachite (Venetian), then you need to understand different types and properties of decorative plaster. Depending on its composition, it is divided into different groups. The first belongs to the mineral main substance of which is cement. Of all the varieties, it is the most environmentally friendly and safe. The second is acrylic (polymer) plaster, which is based on acrylic resins that make it very persistent to abrasion. The third type is silicate created on the basis of liquid glass. It is very resistant to ultraviolet radiation, ozone, microorganisms. The fourth variety is silicone plaster, which has the lowest level of pollution of pollution among all.
Each of the listed types of decorative plaster can be successfully used in the repair of apartments, but subject to knowledge of its main features and the scope of purpose.
