Probably each of us is familiar with this plaster. We remember it from school or hospital corridors, but we know little about its features and properties. Improved versions of plaster have appeared on the modern construction market, which were previously made by mixing cement and sand, and today we will talk about them, as well as find out what application technique the plaster coat has and how to make a plaster coat with your own hands using video tutorials.
Why a fur coat?
It was the textured appearance, which was obtained by adding fine ground stone to the plaster mixture, that made it possible to call the building material a fur coat. Using fractions of different sizes, you can reduce or vice versa increase the relief of the finish. Decorative finishing material has some advantages:
- The low cost of dry mixes makes it possible to process large areas - most often these are the outer walls of the house
- Thanks to the synthetic polymers that are in the composition of the popular plaster, the plaster is elastic and durable.
- Tinting of dry material is allowed - thanks to this, a boring house facade can turn into a special and individual
- Soundproofing and thermal insulation
- Simple restoration of the damaged area, in which the only problem can be the selection of the desired paint color
Among the minuses are the following:
- Ready-made solutions are used for interiors, as they are distinguished by their high cost, although they can even be colored.
- Dry mixtures that need to be diluted strongly attract dust, which leads to rapid contamination of the surface. This shortcoming can be corrected by washing the walls with water from under the hoses.
What do you need to do it yourself?
Before considering the popular manufacturers of dry and ready-made plasters under a fur coat, let's look at what tools you can use to create a plaster mortar yourself:
- Bucket or container for kneading
- sifted sand
- Cement
- Stirring tool - wooden or plastic stick
- Broom
The manufacturing and application process is quite simple, but at first glance it may seem impossible. By the way, in this case, a wooden stick also serves as a material against which a broom beats, previously lowered into the plaster. The most important thing is to correctly position the materials so that the entire plaster coat is sprayed in the direction of the wall.
Important! When using a simple solution, subsequent painting of the surface is allowed.
The disadvantage of creating a cladding with a broom is that you will not be able to process a large area of \u200b\u200bthe wall with high quality. Use this method on small areas. If the option with a broom did not surprise you, then you can use a roller to apply a fur coat. At the same time, select relief elements. First of all, plaster is applied to the wall, which later receives relief thanks to the aforementioned roller. In order for the decoration to get the desired effect, you need to have some skills, otherwise the finish will look awkward.
If you have a compressor, then applying a plaster coat will be much easier. By choosing the right gun that connects to the compressor, you can fill the entire surface with plaster very quickly. Using a spray gun, the consumption of plaster under a fur coat will significantly decrease, since the technological process of processing in a mechanized way means applying a uniform and thin layer of the mixture. Hoppers for plaster are sold in specialized stores, it is there that competent specialists will help you choose a nozzle for the desired fraction of a fur coat.
Preparation and application
Plastering begins only after performing a series of actions that are associated with the preparation of the base. If you decide to finish a new house, then the walls only need to be covered with a primer, but for old houses everything is a little more complicated:
- Examine the treatment area - if there are cracks or depressions on the surface, then they must be repaired with ordinary cement mortar. All dirt, dust and grease spots also need to be removed.
- Using a spatula, tap the walls - if the old coating does not peel off, then you can start applying the primer. This action is performed when all finishing work is carried out outside
- If you decide to cover the internal surfaces with plaster with a fur coat, then be sure to remove the old finish
- The primer is applied in several layers. Only after complete drying can you start decorating
Important! Gypsum mortar is suitable for use in the interior of the house. It dries quickly, has a good texture, but is afraid of moisture. If you want to decorate a private house, its basement and walls on the street, use cement-based compounds.
There are several ways to plaster walls with a fur coat. The most common of them:
- The technology consists in throwing the plaster mortar onto the walls with sharp movements, after which, using a board or trowel, the mixture is leveled on the wall
- The base layer will require plaster with a thicker consistency.
Secrets of working with finishing material:
- Repairs should be carried out at temperatures from +5 to +27 degrees
- Exposure to direct sunlight adversely affects the finish, as with rapid drying, the surface may eventually crack and crumble. In the summer, you should constantly moisten the base - use a sprayer for this purpose
- In order to get a beautiful facade decor, a fur coat should be applied in three layers. Each next must be applied after the previous one has completely dried.
- You can not save on a primer, since adhesion is a decisive factor in the durability of the entire coating
- If you want to paint the lining, then use natural pigments. Painting is allowed with asbestos, manganese, red-hot coal or iron ore
- When applied, the pebble mortar can create a different texture - using a broom and a stick you will achieve better graininess, and using a brush you will get a smoother finish.
Popular plaster manufacturers
A wide range of structural and textured plasters is presented on the construction market, which create an interesting decor on the surfaces. In the table below, we consider the features of some plasters, plaster under a fur coat with a price, scope and characteristics:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Structural mortar Ceresit ct-36 | It has the texture of a bark beetle, used for outdoor and indoor work. Ceresit is diluted with water, application technique: using rollers, floats and spatulas Packing: bag, 25kg Protection of walls from frost, withstands up to 75 freeze-thaw cycles. It is necessary to develop a fresh solution within 60 minutes after preparation Has a white, semi-gloss color |
| Caparol lamb | Silicone plaster coat from the manufacturer Caparol is used for facade decoration and is made on the basis of silicone, which makes it plastic and durable. The instructions for use state that the material is not used for surfaces made of wood or plastic. You can only paint in the factory according to the table of color tones It has a mild odor and is environmentally friendly. The area of use can be apartments, kitchens, loggias, balconies, private houses |
| Eunice | You can buy a universal mixture in bags of 25 kg, the mineral Unis has excellent properties and makes it possible to make the interior special. For cladding, both a manual application method and with the help of machines are used - a sprayer is required For applied plaster under a fur coat, the following advantages are characteristic: plasticity, weather resistance, vapor permeability |
| Knauf diamond | Knauf has a grain size of up to 5mm, creates an excellent coating on the surface that can be painted. According to the factory it has a white color, thanks to polymer additives it has the properties of strength and resistance to mechanical stress About 3.8 kg of material will be required per square meter |
| Bergauf | Bergauf is suitable for internal processes, with a minimum layer thickness of 2.5 mm has a consumption rate of 3.8-4 kg per 1 m2. Maximum coarse grain - 2.5-3mm Minor defects can be corrected independently, plaster is easy to use. She can also decorate the slope of a window or door. Production - Germany |
| Vetonite | Will last more than one year, creates a thin-layer, but durable coating. Type of finish - wet facades, surfaces can be treated with plaster coat for painting. Composed of lime and cement It can be applied by hand and by machine, the mechanical version is simple and easy to use. |
| Bolars | A decorative mixture that is used as a finish. Fraction size reaches 2mm, convenient to use |
Let's look at the price for plastering a fur coat, the price of work per m2:
- On average, the cost depends on the area to be processed. To save money, you can independently prepare, clean and prime the walls
- Prices vary between 340-500 rubles per sq.m.
After viewing the master class for beginners and choosing the device with which the plaster will be applied, you will be able to achieve excellent results if you select a high-quality and certified solution in advance. The catalog of manufacturers contains a plaster coat and photos of houses finished with it.
