Decorative plaster in the bathroom: photos and interior ideas

Added on 01/19/2017

The bath is one of the most important rooms in the whole house. Therefore, when starting a repair, you want not just to finish it, but to arrange it in a stylish, original and beautiful way. In the building materials market, there are many solutions for decorating a bathroom. But the usual wallpaper or tiles are just tired. Whether it's decorative plaster in the interior of the bathroom. Unusual and spectacular, it is able to transform even the most standard and ordinary room. Due to the play of tones and interesting texture, it can act as an independent highlight of the entire repair, although it is convenient in combination with other types of finishes. But it is important to know which plaster to choose and how to use it in specific conditions.

The main features of the material

The bathroom differs from other rooms of the house in that it involves a constant high humidity of the environment. In such conditions, not all types of coatings can hold out for a long time and maintain their aesthetics. Therefore, the requirements for them when choosing are put forward serious.

When deciding which plaster is best for the bathroom, you can focus on the reviews of experienced craftsmen. You should immediately opt for moisture-resistant materials for special purposes. Today on the market you can find several options for such solutions from different manufacturers. Pay attention to the photo, waterproof decorative plaster for the bathroom has a special marking on the package, which helps you navigate when choosing. In its composition, it contains special reagents that increase the tenacity of the material. Be sure to add antifungal substances to the mixture, which prevent damage to the surface by harmful microorganisms.

Types and conditions of use

In order for decorative plaster in the bathroom interior to look not only advantageous, but also become a practical addition, you need to prepare the coating itself well. It can not be randomly applied to any walls. The surface must be pre-treated with a special material that will improve its resistance to moisture. For this, traditional plaster under the tiles in the bathroom is suitable. This cement-sand mortar also levels the walls well. Among the features of the material:

• waterproofing properties;
• resistance to salt precipitation;
• ability to regulate the microclimate of the room;
• ease of application.

But as a decorating layer, this coating is not suitable. By its nature, it is a rough mixture, the main function of which is to create a base for the main finish. It is used only with decorative plaster, a photo of the result can be seen in the examples.

Making the design of the bathroom, you can use different types of material. You can choose between smooth and textured finishes. A striking example of the first is Venetian plaster in the bathroom, the photos show its main feature - a glossy structure that imitates natural stone. Often use special stencils for drawing drawings and patterns.

Structural finishing involves the application of relief motifs. Of these, "bark beetle" and pebble decorative plaster in the bathroom are usually used, the photo shows well the rough surface of such coatings. But moisture can accumulate in the depressions; for long-term use, such options are not very practical.

Application features

Working with the material involves several stages. The photo shows the decoration of the bathroom with decorative plaster in detail, you can see more details on how to apply the coating on the video on the Internet. The workflow involves the following operations:

• Padding. It is necessary to apply 2-3 times to strengthen and fasten the base coat of the walls, to provide additional waterproofing. The first layer is applied abundantly, after it has completely dried, it should be repeated at least once more. The last coating should be done immediately before the bathroom is finished with decorative plaster. The primer itself is best chosen with an admixture of quartz sand to improve the adhesion of the base coat.

• Application and sealing of the decorative layer. Done with grout. It is done at the stage of drying the material. Grouting is carried out with a special solution using a stainless steel falcon, this process is called ironing.
• Drying control. Waterproof decorative plaster for the bathroom is characterized by a period of primary drying of 3-5 hours. But the normal strength of the coating is achieved no earlier than three days after application. If possible, it is better to leave the walls alone for a week, it is recommended not to use the bathroom. During this time, a full polymerization of the coating on the walls occurs, it becomes more durable and resistant to moisture.

It is a mistake to think that bathroom plaster is not the most suitable type of coating. Modern finishing materials are durable, moisture resistant and practical. In terms of durability, they are not inferior to ceramic tiles and are definitely superior to wallpaper. In addition, decorative plaster in the bathroom, the photo of which can be studied for comparison, is the most spectacular and aesthetic option.