Plastering world map. Instructions for applying textured plaster

Of particular interest for those who wish to make repairs to their home is decorative plastering technology... Indeed, in our time, this method has become quite common and fashionable. Therefore, it is worth considering how to apply decorative plaster with your own hands to make your home even more beautiful.

Water, polymers and fillers are used as a material for plaster, which we will talk about later. Thanks to plaster, you can perfectly level the surface, including brick, plasterboard, wood and others.

Tool for applying decorative plaster:

at the first stages, it is necessary to use a spatula, sandpaper and a building level;
on the second, add a grater and ironer;
after you need a roller with a pile;
now take a flexible spatula, trowel, suede mitten.

Different ways to apply decorative plaster with your own hands

Travertino application technology - procedure and stages of work

Consider the application technique for travertino decorative plaster. It can be divided into a preparation and finishing stage. The first applies exclusively base... But for the second, it is important to devote enough time. First, prepare the surface well, so the finish should adhere firmly to the walls. For this:

line up the walls. Especially we are talking about depressions of 1-1.5 cm;
do not touch up the clay-sand finish with gypsum fillers;
remove cracks. After all, they are not suitable for fixing plaster.

How to remove cracks? The following steps will be required:

clear and widen the crack;
cut off the edges;
make reinforcement.

Moving on to the primer. Without it, the fresh Travetrino solution will immediately be absorbed into the old plaster. Use either a proprietary primer or acrylic... Apply it in two coats to nourish and prime. Find out about the consumption of deep penetration primer per 1 m2 in.

When the walls are dry, plaster can be applied. Stages of applying decorative plaster:

we take away the solution. Do not put the grater directly into the bucket. After all, then the work will not look neat. Use a narrow spatula with which the mortar is applied to the trowel;
we apply. Layer size - grain size. So the thickness should be minimal, as thin as possible. After all, this way the composition will dry out faster;
wait until it dries. This should be given enough time. It all depends on what features are in the plastering composition, as well as the features of the room in which the repair is being carried out;
we make grinding. We use fine sandpaper for leveling. If this is not done, then there will be no problem, but during painting the wall will lose its color and shine;
we make finishing. Thanks to her, relief appears.

You can apply the mixture with this method of plaster different ways... It depends on them what kind of character the texture will have and how rich the tinting will be. Find out about penoplex plaster.

For more information about Travertino decorative plaster, see the video:

Technique of application on the wall Bayramiks

The next option is Bayramiks decorative plaster, the application technique of which we will consider. Since this polymer blend, then the basis for it must be suitable. Almost any of its options will do. For example, concrete, expanded clay concrete, gypsum, plasterboard, chipboard, DVB and others.

In addition, it is allowed to apply a similar mixture to whitewash or a layer of oily paint. At the same time, there is one important condition- smooth and stable surface. He will tell you about textured plaster from plaster.

There are special primers from the manufacturer that differ in quality. At the same time, it is a good idea to use an acrylic primer as well.

In the case when the surface is thoroughly primed before plastering, the plaster will lie well on it.

A feature of the work is that no beacons needed... After all, the solution does not serve as an equalizer, but only as a finishing solution. Basically, they undertake to plaster all the walls at once. However, if the volumes are large, then you will have to resort to joints. At the same time, it is important to make them as even as possible so that the whole view is beautiful.

A little tip for this - use masking tape in the place where the joint will be. Remove it when finished. Another secret is to place the joint near windows and doors. In such places, they are less noticeable.

Now apply a solution no thicker than 2 grains. You can level it with a grater or trowel. So the surface will be streak-free and tool-free. Find out about mortar for plastering a home stove.

Alpina - sequence of works for interior decoration of rooms

Consider a method of application for decorative alpine plaster. Prepare the substrate in the place where Alpina is applied. It is possible to connect the plaster only in dry, clean, level and solid places. Them it is important to cleanse thoroughly from fat.

Stages of applying the mixture:

preparing the solution. Due to the fact that the plaster itself is not a dry solution, it is already ready to be used. If you want to make changes in the structure, then add water, but very little.
use a primer before applying;
apply finishing material at temperatures from + 5 ° C to + 30 ° C;
use a stainless steel trowel for application;
you can also remove excess weight with a trowel.

Wet Silk Method - Roller Application

There is another interesting way that differs from others - applying wet silk decorative plaster. Silk plaster is unique and you can apply it not in one way.

There can be many effects from this. The sequence of actions is as follows:

we produce a surface primer. This will require two layers;
wait 4 hours for the walls to dry;
we use an initial coating for plaster. To do this, apply decorative plaster with a velor roller or trowel;
set aside three hours for drying;
apply plaster freely. When doing this, use a sponge;
after 20 minutes, smooth the surface with a plastic spatula;
if you press the walls a little in different directions, then you will get a beautiful drawing.

Type of application Fur coat

Decorative plaster the fur coat is applied roller and it is done quite simply. For this, wrapped fur is used.

For good result make sure that the solution is not too liquid or too thick. Here is a short sequence of actions:

using a spatula, the mixture is applied to the surface;
with the help of a roller, it rolls out along the wall;
when the surface dries, begin to smooth it a little, using a moistened trowel (a cork effect is obtained).

There is an option dip the roller into solution and paint the surface. But then the coating will be coarser.

Various variations can be made with the surface structure. The longer the pile at the roller, the coarser the texture will be. If there are holes in the roller, then you get an original design.

An interesting option is to apply this decorative plaster in two layers. The first is to level the entire surface. After that, directly over the not yet dried mixture, they are carried out with a roller. When the solution begins to set, a more liquid mixture is applied to the surface.

Thanks to this approach, it is possible as a result to obtain different types textures.

Another variety of ways to apply Lamb

The technology of applying decorative plaster lamb is something that requires a special approach. In this case, it is important purchase plaster and paint primer containing quartz sand. Thanks to the use of a float, trowel and trowel, the surface will be embossed.

Once you have applied the mixture, immediately remove all excess. To do this, take a spatula and set it at an angle. Collect all the plaster. If the residue is not yet frozen, use a wet cloth to remove it. If frozen, the mechanical method will do.

In this application technology, it is important to take into account some recommendations:

make sure that the composition does not stick to the walls, but at the same time is not absorbed into them. For this, a primer is applied to the walls;
when your surfaces are all smooth, use primer paints as a treatment;
the plastering process can be started only when the primer is completely dry;
the width of the layer for application should be equal in size to the granules in the primer;
the structuring of the mixture occurs during the first 15 minutes, therefore, it is important to calculate the surface for processing at the very beginning before work;
apply the plaster in continuous strokes.

Kameshkovaya

The technique of applying pebble decorative plaster is very similar to the lamb plaster. Below you can familiarize yourself with the technology of its application.

Burlap effect - waxing plaster

Similar to this is the technology of applying decorative plaster, the effect of burlap, which produced from ordinary putty... How is wax applied to decorative plaster? Application takes place in certain stages.

At the same time, they start from the corners of the walls and make movements without stopping. It is important that there are no layers. A solvent cloth will help reduce where the layer is too large and begins to darken surfaces.

The drying time of the wax is different, depending on which manufacturer's product you are using. Basically, 3-6 hours are allocated for this.

During the drying time, you can correct possible shortcomings and notice shortcomings. Allow about 3 weeks for the surface to dry completely.

Then you can wipe the walls with a damp cloth. If over time you have more skills in this matter, then wax can be use as a relief for walls, and make from it beautiful flowers and patterns... What is the difference gypsum plaster, from the putty of the walls will tell.

Decorative plaster manna, the methods of application of which we will consider, are very attractive. Such decorative plaster applied with a trowel. The thickness of the first layer must be uniform. To create the "fur coat" effect, a fur roller is used, which, after applying the mixture, is rolled onto the surface.

The walls dry out for 4 hours. Next steps:

to remove all irregularities, the surface is sanded a little. To do this, use a grater;
using a trowel, apply the mixture in the form of islands;
we smooth everything carefully with the edge of the trowel;
with a brush, all possible dust is removed.

Popular among builders is a kind of decorative plaster map of the world, the application technique of which is quite simple.

For this:

some of the unpainted areas are protected with mounting tape and film;
the surface is treated with a roller and brush thoroughly soaked with a primer;
when everything is dry, then applied primer paint with a roller... This will create a rough surface.
apply a second coat of paint (if necessary);
Stir the plaster thoroughly and start applying from the top of the left corner. Move to the bottom of the right.

Parade

A very popular type of interior decorative plaster is the Parade method. Here is a video with the technique of applying this type.

In addition, you can use decorative caparol plaster, the application technology of which is known to many.

The application layer must be continuous. Use a trowel or a special spray for this.
Structure the entire mixture evenly all over the circle with a plastic or polyurethane trowel.

If the plaster is grooved, then it is structured selectively. Either circular or horizontal-vertical movements will do. If the tools are constantly changed, the surface relief may suffer. After all, when you change tools, it changes. The diameter of the nozzle should be the same as the grain size.

Do not exceed a pressure of more than 0.4 MPa. The material must be applied extremely evenly. There should be no overlaps and abrupt transitions. Such application of decorative plaster Zhitomir is quite affordable.

But decorative plaster leonardo, the application technology of which is also known to us. For work, we need the following order of work:

base surface covered with a layer viscous solution(a couple of millimeters thick);
before that, saturate it with a primer;
for simplicity, break the walls into sections for work;

start applying the solution from the top of the right corner. Thanks to this, the solution will not contaminate the treated surface;
at the end, smooth everything with a grater;
start shaping the relief.

Grotto

Decorative plaster Grotto is an environmentally friendly coating. It is based on natural mineral fillers and natural lime. Plaster creates the appearance of rocks. It is its similarity with the relief of karst grotto-caves that gave the name to this plaster Grotto.

Below is a video with the technique of its application:

Decorative sand plaster is applied according to the same method. Its application method is the same as that of Leonardo.

As you can see, for finishing works there are many types of plastering.

Glazing with acrylic varnish using a roller

Glazing is the final operation for decorative plastering. It is designed to give a painting or relief surface strength. Currently, glazing is carried out with a special glazing compound or acrylic varnish.

The varnish quickly penetrates the surface of the plaster, it is simply applied with a brush or roller.

In this case, the choice of a particular method depends on the what design and interior do you want to create in your house. It is important to adhere to the above recommendations in order to avoid serious mistakes in the work.

In general, the work is quite simple and does not require special skills. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the material that tells about.

Decorative plaster called "Map of the World" is a very peculiar texture that appears on the surface of a wall when it is covered with a mixture of lime and some components. To achieve this effect, you need to apply structural decorative plaster in the interior, when applied to the wall, a semi-relief textured coating is obtained that looks like the surface of the globe or a globe. It can be viewed under different angles and all the same, the map of the world will always be remembered.

Tools

As with any other job, you will need a certain number of tools to apply.

You will need:

spatulas made of stainless steel;
trowels (Venetian type or made of alloy steel);
short-haired roller;
foam roller;
sponge / rags.

Preliminary preparation

First level the walls where you will be applying the plaster. This is prerequisite for the desired effect of obtaining a surface that resembles a "world map".
The surface must first be covered with a putty. It should be borne in mind that the color of the solution is close to snow-white, for this reason, only stainless steel tools are used during work. This helps to eliminate the appearance of rust spots on the surface. For the same reasons, the presence of metal parts is excluded, since in this case the appearance of "rust spots" is inevitable.
The surface is primed twice. First, the primer is applied with a nap roller. This is a layer of deep-penetrating primer and it should dry for at least half a day.
When the "world map" is made from a material with a "travertine effect", the initial layer of deep penetrating primer does not need to be applied.
To obtain a high degree of adhesion, you need to use a primer that contains sand with a fine grain fraction. It is applied with a foam rubber roller and at the same time, the most uniform distribution of the sand layer is monitored.

Application of the first layer

As already mentioned, the color of the solution is snow-white or close to it, therefore, it does not need preliminary tinting. The application of decorative structural plaster occurs in the first layer according to the fraction that is added to it. The standard layer does not exceed 1.5-2 mm.

The standard packing of the mixture is a bucket, respectively, the material should be taken directly from there in the process of work. They pick it up with a spatula, since a direct set from a bucket using a trowel is not entirely comfortable, for this reason, the plaster is transferred to the trowel after being set from a bucket with a spatula. This is done as many times as necessary to cover the surface of the entire edge of the working tool with the solution. The plaster is spread in a layer over the wall surface using a trowel.

Rubbing should take place in a uniform manner, joints are not allowed. Smoothing the plaster layer with great pressure is not necessary.

The first layer depends on the material used. Smoothing is done to obtain the so-called "fur coat" on decorative plaster. This serves to enhance the decorative effect of the initial layer. As practice shows, the granular structure of the solution itself often meets this requirement, and the use of a "coat" is not necessary.

How much plaster do you need?

On average, the material for two layers is consumed in the range of 1.6-1.8 kg per 1 m2, that is, a package weighing 25 kg should cover the consumption for an area of more than 15 m2 of surface. If the surface area is exceeded per pair square meters dilute the solution with water so as not to spend extra money on the purchase. To increase the volume, a container of 25 kg is diluted within the limits specified by the manufacturer (see the manufacturer's instructions on the package).

When the first layer is properly dry, sanding may be necessary. The surfaces should not be mirror-smooth, as the external grain of the plaster must be preserved. Most often, sanding is used when the procedure for creating a "fur coat" is done. With this application, the mixture is "stretched", as it were, additional grooves and depressions are created, which are best avoided.

Such relief neoplasms are removed with emery, which is used to grind the surface of the wall.

Application of the second layer

The application of the second layer can take place in several stages. The plaster is applied to the wall surface in separate sections.

A little mortar is taken on the edge of the trowel and applied to the plane of the wall. Immediately, the plaster is rubbed against the wall to create small "islands".
Rough edges, lack of geometric shapes are very important. The more natural and the more similar the forms of the "coast of the island" to natural ones, the higher the expressiveness of the resulting drawing in the end.
Try to keep the trowel clean at all times and apply in small portions. Immediately after applying part of the solution to the wall plane, the formation of the texture will be visible.

You should not set yourself the goal of creating huge "continents", since the application of smaller "islands" looks quite impressive, for this reason, leave certain gaps, "straits".
The amount of plaster on the trowel can be either the same or different each time. Do not be afraid to get the same type of image, it all depends on your imagination.
When the creation of the most textured surface of the plaster is completed, the so-called "glossing" procedure is carried out - grouting the walls with a trowel. It is a process when light pressure is applied with a trowel and it is driven over a dry layer. The process resembles polishing, but with the difference that more effort is applied. As a result, a flat and smooth outer edge is obtained. During the process behavior, an alloy steel trowel is used, as the other trowel blackens the surface color (as already mentioned, the color of the solution is white). There are techniques when they gloss in two steps with a five-minute interval.

Since the application technique assumes high speed, and the formation of the texture takes place within a certain time, we advise you to invite an assistant.

Finishing

After performing the previous operations, we got a snow-white texture with visible grain on the first layer and protruding patterns on the second layer. It is necessary to color the surface. The color of the first layer will be a darker shade than the second.

If waxing is planned, use a damp sponge. Wax is collected on it and rubbed to obtain overflows, which is achieved by applying wax at the same time in different places and rubbing it in different directions. Circular movements are preferable.

The technology of coating the surface with varnishes almost does not differ from the above actions. If desired, a layer of dried wax is painted with a foam roller with a small amount of paint. In this case, most of the paint will color the embossed parts, emphasizing the color difference and expressiveness of the drawing.

Simplified ways

The trowel is covered with a small amount of solution. It is lightly pressed with the entire surface to the adjacent sections of the wall surface, while the resulting "coat" is smoothed out immediately after the end of the plaster stock.
A decorative "world map" can also be created with a paintbrush. Dip the tip of the brush into liquid plaster, then touch the walls with it. We rub the solution along the walls with a trowel. To avoid unnecessary uniformity, we crush a piece of rag / rags and make an improvised brush out of it. This will diversify the drawing.
Alternatively, the second coat can be applied with a sponge rather than a brush.
The use of pneumatic tools is possible. In this case, the solution is sprayed under pressure onto the walls. This method has the advantage of varying the feed rate and layer thickness.

Decorative plaster "world map" is a kind of texture that appears on the surface of the wall. A number of components and a lime mixture are used in the work. Structural decorative plaster must be applied to obtain the map effect.

Read about the features of this type of plaster, application technologies and tools that will be needed in the work below..

Decorative plaster map of the world is an image of continents, seas, islands and oceans that appear on the wall in the process of work. When applied, it is similar to the effect of a stone. Only in our case, the emphasis is not on the texture, but on the drawing. This type of decorative plaster amazes with the softness of the transition of colors, which can be independently controlled and modified. The surface can be matte, glossy or pearlescent. In short, it is a type of travert that is becoming more popular.

Preparation of tools and surfaces

There are a number of manufacturers specializing in the release of the cover of the same name, thanks to which you can get the effect of a world map. There are two ways:

Buy material imitating natural stone travertine. With its help, you can get the desired pattern.
The most desirable option is the purchase of ingredients, in the name of which there is the phrase "map of the world".

Interestingly, the technology of applying layers is practically the same. Here the emphasis must be placed on other things: preparing a quality tool for work:

You should have a stainless steel spatula handy.
Don't forget the Venetian trowel or the alloy steel trowel.
In addition, you will need a fine-bristled roller.
Foam roller and / or sponge.
Brush.

When the working tool is ready, you can begin the preparatory process.

The wall should be smooth and level. Otherwise, you will not achieve the desired result. Work is carried out on a clean and already plastered surface.

It is important to use a stainless steel tool, because the working composition is a snow-white solution. If you take another tool, there is a high probability of rusting on it.

There should be no protruding metal bumps on the wall, as you can end up with “rusty islands”.

It is necessary to prime the work surface twice. In the first case, we work with a pile roller.

note,

that the deep penetration primer dries for 12 hours.

If you are using quality product with the effect of travertine, you do not need to apply the first layer of soil.

Experts recommend using a quartz sand primer for good adhesion. At the same time, try to choose a material with a fine fraction, which is applied to the wall with a foam roller. After all, it is important that the grains of sand lay down evenly over the entire wall. Having thus prepared the surface, you can start applying the first layer.

Application of the first layer

Plastering the world map involves several stages of surface treatment and preliminary tinting. The first layer is applied to the thickness of the fraction, which is a working layer of 1.52 mm. The plaster is taken from the bucket with a spatula, then transferred to the trowel. In this case, it is important to cover the entire edge of the working tool with a solution. After that, the mixture is evenly rubbed over the wall. At this stage of processing the wall, there is no need to smoothen the mortar much. Depending on the material chosen, you can roll over the wet plaster with a fine-bristled roller. As a result of such actions, the plaster is covered with a fur coat. Thereby, the decorative effect the first coat of the wall surface. Although most often work with a roller is not needed due to the granularity of the solution.

A few words about material consumption

For work, you need about 1.60-1.8 kg for 1m 2. Therefore, 25 kg of the mixture should be enough for 15-15 m2. If the working surface is 1 or 2m2 more, you should not buy another pack of the mixture. It is enough to dilute a bucket of 25 kg with water. Pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations when using water.

Applying a second layer and creating a world map

There are a number of tricks you can use to apply a second coat. Today we will focus on one of the options in which you can create an expressive second layer.

The working mixture is applied with local islands. We work with a trowel, gaining no a large number of solution, and apply to the work surface. We immediately grout, creating small islands.

On a note!

Try to make the edges uneven. This will add expressiveness to the drawing, as a result, you will get a high-quality drawing. Keep the trowel clean at all times. Do not apply too much material at once.

After creating the texture of the world map, apply gloss, wipe the surface with a trowel. Work should be done on a dry surface with light pressure on the tool.

No wonder at the beginning of the material (section tools), we drew attention to the fact that it is better to take a trowel made of steel. It will not blacken the coating. A number of experts recommend polishing 2 times, maintaining a five-minute interval.

Finishing

After applying two working layers, the time comes finishing... It's time to give the wall art a certain color. Metallized paint is suitable for finishing. Finishing with wax or varnish is often used. The wax can be applied with an ordinary, slightly damp sponge. You need to take wax on a sponge and rub it over the entire surface. To obtain an unusual overflow, the wax is rubbed in different directions in a circular motion. Once the wax has been applied, the work can be considered complete. Similar actions and procedures are provided for varnish. Some paint the finished surface using a foam roller. It is believed that the drawing in this case is more expressive.

DIY making

Decorative plaster map of the world is served in stores ready-made. It can be special containers, or a dry mixture (powder). It needs to be diluted following the manufacturer's recommendations. Packaging tips.

But the working material can be made by yourself. If everything is done consistently and efficiently, then the coating will last a long time.

Various components can be used in the manufacture of plaster. Adding lime will give a clean surface, but too much lime can cause the decorative plaster to crack. The addition of gypsum gives strength, and the use of cement guarantees work in rooms with high humidity.

Finally

The decorative plaster in question is used in different rooms... It can be combined with other materials, including paint, tiles, or wallpaper. This allows you to decorate any room to your taste and make the room unique..

The interior style is increased different ways... One of them is the world map decorative plaster. She looks fashionable, stylish and expensive. It is used for finishing facades of buildings and interiors.

Types and composition

Decorative plaster map of the world has a special textured basis. This material contains lime mixture, sand, marble chips (not as coarse as in) and a number of other components. After that, the outlines of continents, islands, seas and oceans appear on the wall.

In addition to the advantages, the composition also has disadvantages. The main one is the high cost. A lot of time and effort will be required even if the plaster is a world map copying a natural stone travertine will be dismantled.

There are also requirements for surface preparation. By disregarding some rules, you can program a failure at the very beginning. For example, you cannot skip a mandatory step - treatment with a special quartz primer.

Used tools

The process of applying a structural coating with your own hands is not easy. Moreover, if this is a decorative plaster map of the world, not everyone can decorate the wall of which with their own hands.

First you need to stock up on a tool:

Special Venetian trowel;
Stainless steel trowel;
Soft foam roller;
Sponge;
Sandpaper;
Brushes.

Don't forget the accessories:

Overalls;
Covering material;
Gloves and goggles for eye protection;
Respirator - from dust when preparing walls;
Stepladder if needed
Mix bucket

The dimensions of the tools depend on the scope of work.

The first layer is applied with a large trowel. With a medium-sized tool, they form an texture, and a small one create a drawing

Preliminary surface preparation

If you achieve a dense, saturated structure, the consumption will increase by 10-30% of that specified by the manufacturer.

Do-it-yourself bas-relief on the wall

From plaster on the wall, you can create a bas-relief map of the world. This does not require the use of special mixtures, you can use conventional gypsum-based. are used because they have significantly less shrinkage and drying.

There are two ways to create a bas-relief:

According to the drawn image
Using a special stencil. The cost of such a stencil starts at 5000 rubles.

Let's consider the first option because the second will differ only in the absence of the need to do the drawing with your own hands.

Step-by-step creation of a bas-relief world map:

Level and putty the wall. The main plane of the surface will further emit seas and oceans, which means that the surface should be prepared with high quality
Apply a primer. Use a deep penetration soil
Prepare a sketch. For the first time, the drawing must be applied in the cells. Draw the plane of the bas-relief and the drawing that you transfer in squares to scale to each other (i.e. the number and location of the squares should be the same). Then complete the drawing, transferring the main points along the cells. In childhood, many learned to draw in this way.
Prepare a plaster mix and apply it to the surface to create continents and islands. You need to apply in several stages, do not immediately try to make large mountains. Create the relief of the continent, and after it dries up, make large mountains, river beds and canyons on it, while the elements are sculpted by hand or using a tool.
The last layer is made with the finishing compound. At this stage, the gaps between the surface and the bas-relief are closed, additional lines are drawn. When it dries up, sanding is performed, then the resulting material is primed and covered with paint.

The mortar should have a fairly thick consistency that allows it to be “sculpted” on the wall.

Gypsum slurries dry very quickly so use small portions.

The tool required for the bas-relief is not complicated:

Spatulas of various sizes
Palette knives - for hard-to-reach and difficult reliefs
Mixture container

It is good to use a half of a children's rubber ball as a container. It is easy to wash it from the remnants of the dried solution.

The strength of the bas-relief is provided by reinforcement, therefore, in the thickest places, dowels are attached or self-tapping screws are screwed in.

The World Map plaster used in the interior is an environmentally friendly material with an interesting texture and great aesthetic possibilities. This is both a three-dimensional image in the form of a panel, and a relief coating with different options finishing. The drawing created with this material will play a key role in your interior.

Video. An example of drawing a map of the world in large areas.

Decorative plaster map of the world is a special texture that is obtained as a result of the use of certain lime mixtures. To achieve this effect, you will need structural decorative plaster, after work, with which you get a coating that resembles the islands and continents on the globe. Looking at the finished coating, you will probably have an association with a world map.

Selection of products and working tools

There are several manufacturers that produce the coating of the same name, thanks to which the effect of a world map is created. There are two ways to find a suitable solution. Look for products that have a "world map" in their name. In this case, you can be sure that the decorative plaster is specially designed to create the effect of the same name. In the second case, you need to purchase a material that imitates the natural stone travertine. It also creates a "map of the world". The technology of work in both cases is the same and practically does not differ in anything.

A decorative plaster map of the world is applied using certain tools:

stainless steel spatula,
Venetian trowel or alloy steel trowel,
fine-bristled roller,
foam roller,
sponge.

Surface preparation for basic work

The work surface must be flat and smooth. Only in this case you can get a beautiful effect of the world map, or as it is also called "islands". Work is carried out on a clean and putty surface. The solution is snow-white, so work is performed only with stainless steel tools. Otherwise, rust may appear on the coating. For the same reason, there should be no protruding metal on the wall, otherwise "rusty islands" will end up.

The surface should be primed twice. The first layer is applied with a nap roller. Deep Penetration Primer dries in 12 hours. If the decorative plaster is a world map with a travertine effect, then the first layer is not necessary. For good adhesion, a fine-grained quartz sand primer is used. It should be applied with a foam roller so that the sand lays down as evenly as possible.

Applying the first layer - all the nuances

Work is carried out with a snow-white solution, which does not require preliminary tinting. The first layer of structural decorative plaster is applied to the thickness of the fraction that is present in it. The layer thickness is usually 1.5-2 mm. Since the material is sold in buckets, we collect it from there during work. However, it is inconvenient to do this with a trowel, therefore, the decorative plaster is drawn with a spatula, and then transferred to the trowel, so many times that the entire edge of the working tool is covered with a solution. Then we rub it on the wall with a trowel. Evenly and without joints. It is not required to smoothen the solution strongly.

The resulting first layer does not require smoothing. Depending on the material used, it may be necessary to roll over the wet plaster with a fine-nap roller. This is done so that the decorative plaster of the world map is covered with a fur coat. This enhances the decorative effect of the first coat. However, the granular structure of the solution is often sufficient, and it is not necessary to work with a roller.

Material consumption is 1.6-1.8 kg per 1 sq. M. (on both layers). In other words, a 25kg package should be enough for 14-15 square meters of wall. If you have an area of 1-2 sq.m. more, then you do not need to buy another solution in the empty, because a 25 kg bucket can be diluted with water (the manufacturer indicates the permissible limits). In this case, there will be a little more decorative plaster.

After the first coat has dried, you may need to sand it. It is not necessary to make the surface smooth, because the granular structure of the material should be visible. This procedure is often required if a fur coat was created with a roller. In this case, the solution is always stretched, and can create unnecessary relief. Walking along the wall with sandpaper, you can easily get rid of such a relief. The resulting first layer will serve as a substrate.

Applying a second layer and creating a world map

There are several techniques that can be used to create the second layer. We'll take a closer look at the option that creates the most expressive effect. Decorative plaster map of the world is applied to the wall with local islands. To do this, a small amount of solution is drawn up with the edge of a trowel, and then transferred to the wall. Immediately thereafter, the material is ground over the surface and small islands are created. The more uneven the edges of such an island, the more expressive the final drawing will be.

It is important that the trowel is always clean and there is little material to be applied. In this case, the texture is formed immediately after each application of the solution to the wall. Smear decorative plaster carefully, leaving a distance between the islands. We do not pursue the goal of creating large "pieces of sushi", because occasional small blotches will look very impressive.

You can always apply the same amount of solution to the trowel. Do not be afraid that the picture will turn out to be of the same type, it is not so. However, you can create islands of different sizes for variety.

After creating the texture of the world map, you need to polish - wipe the surface with a trowel. You just need to draw with a trowel on the dry surface with pressure. It's like polishing, only with a lot of effort. As a result, the outer edge should be flat and smooth. It is for glossing that we need an alloy steel trowel, because another material can blacken the coating. Our solution is white, and it is too early to change its color. Some people advise to do the glossing twice with an interval of five minutes.

Since the decorative plaster map of the world should be applied with your own hands very quickly, and the texture should be formed at a certain time, it is best to work in tandem with an assistant. Working alone, it is better to gradually process the entire wall in sections of 2-3 square meters. At the same time, torn edges should be left at the joints so that there are no noticeable transitions.

Finish with wax, varnish or paint

Now we have a snow-white texture, which shows the grainy first layer and the protruding patterns of the second layer. It's time to give it all color. During painting, the first layer of decorative plaster will come out darker and the second lighter. So you don't even have to use different shades. For finishing, in addition to metallized paint, you can use varnish or wax. Pearlescent paint will also work.

When using wax, you will need a regular sponge, which must be wet to work with it. The wax is collected on a sponge and then rubbed over the entire surface. Decorative plaster map of the world will get a beautiful overflow if wax is applied in several places at once and rubbed in different directions. However, do not leave the edges torn for long. It is desirable that the movements are circular to distribute the wax as evenly as possible. After the wax has dried, the coating is ready. Working with varnish is done in much the same way.

You can additionally paint the dried wax with paint. For this purpose, you need a foam roller and a small amount of paint on it. Most of the material will remain on the raised areas of the surface, which will make the color difference even more significant and the pattern more expressive.

Other options for creating an invoice

The above process produces the most dramatic world map effect, but it is also quite complex. There are simpler options, they would also be worth paying attention to.

A small amount of solution is applied to the entire surface of the trowel. Next, the trowel is lightly pressed against the wall with the entire surface, then removed. This is done on different parts of the wall until all the mortar from the trowel passes onto the wall. We have a kind of fur coat at a short distance from each other. Immediately after applying all the decorative plaster to the wall, it should be smoothed with a trowel.
Decorative plaster world map can be created with a regular brush. To do this, the brush is dipped into the solution with its tip, and then it touches the wall with it. This is very similar to the first option, but done with a brush. Then, again, with a trowel, the solution is pounded along the wall. In this case, the texture can be very similar. Therefore, you can simply crumple up a piece of cloth and roll it up with tape, making it look like a brush. Working with such an original tool, you can make your drawing more varied.
The second layer can be applied with a sponge. The principle of operation is exactly the same as with a brush, but the drawing comes out more varied.
Pneumatic tools can also be used. For example, a hopper gun. It is necessary to collect the solution into a container, and then it will be sprayed onto the wall under pressure. You can adjust the density with which the material will cover the wall. After that, the solution will need to be wiped with a trowel. With this option of drawing, you get a map of the world, but without large islands. Such a fine texture can be boring.

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