In interior design, designers are increasingly using decorative plaster. Ethnic style is becoming more famous. To create an interior in this style, Moroccan plaster is most often used.
Composition
This type of decorative plaster appeared hundreds of years ago in Morocco. Since ancient times, local builders have used the mixture for wall decoration both inside and out. If in rich houses such plaster was used exclusively for wall decoration, then in poor houses it was also used to make water containers and dishes. The composition of this mixture is completely harmless to he alth, as it consists of natural natural materials.
Moroccan plaster (tadelakt - the second name of the material) consists of clay, alkali, quartz sand and ash. Marble flour, cellulose and hydraulic lime are also added to the mixture.
Features
Perhaps, if Moroccan plaster did not have a number of positive qualities and significant advantages, it would notdesigners singled out and she would not gain such wild popularity in interior design.
The most important, perhaps, plus that such plaster has is the naturalness and safety of the composition. It does not contain any additional components or synthetic dyes in its composition. To give the composition a certain color, natural dyes (umber, sienna, henna, ocher) are used, which ensures the availability of a wide range of material varieties.
The next advantage that Moroccan decorative plaster has is durability and wear resistance. The composition of Moroccan plaster, as we said above, includes marble flour. It is thanks to its presence that the composition is very strong and durable. She is not afraid of any accidental damage in everyday life. Walls that have been coated with Moroccan plaster can be safely washed with water. It will not crack, will not change its original color, will not wash out. In addition, Moroccan plaster does not attract dust, so it is very rare to clean such a coating.
Due to the moisture resistance of this material, you can safely finish the walls, sink or floors in the bathroom. Such plaster can also be used when laying fireplaces. It has high temperature resistance. By finishing the fireplace with Moroccan plaster, you will get a durable and beautiful result.
Visual effect
Of course, it is impossible not to touch on the theme of the beauty thatMoroccan plaster. Walls covered with such material look, as they say, expensive, rich. It creates a wonderful visual effect. It seems that the walls are covered with a pleasant to the touch gemstone with the addition of silver or gold inclusions.
In order to create a “golden” effect, Moroccan plaster is coated with a special wax composition that imitates gold. Using this technique in interior design, it is worth considering whether it will “pull” such luxury. After all, in the end you will get a real palace style.
Applying technology
I would like to note right away that the application of Moroccan plaster is a painstaking and complex process. If you do not have enough experience in repair matters, then it is better not to save money, but to immediately invite professionals.
If you decide to do everything yourself, then the first point to consider is the choice and preparation of the surface. Choose only those walls that can withstand a fairly decent load. Preparing walls for applying decorative Moroccan plaster is somewhat similar to preparing for wallpaper. The exception is the use of a primer, which is strictly prohibited.
Try to carefully choose the materials for preparing the walls. They must be natural and safe, like the plaster itself. If you save money and choose low-quality materials for plaster, then over time it will “remember” you: it will begin to flake off, lose its expensive appearance, change its original color.
Further work will proceed in three stages. The plaster (each layer) dries for about ten hours. Experts recommend glossing the second and third layers. The latter can be left smooth or special tools can be used to form a relief surface. To create a more luxurious appearance at the final stage, you can use a special wax composition. It is coated on the surface for a gold effect and to increase moisture resistance.
How to choose Moroccan plaster
The right choice of material is the first step to a successful repair. First, experts advise to pay attention to its composition. You must make sure that it is natural and safe for your own he alth. Then you should calculate how much you need material such as Moroccan plaster to finish the walls in one room. The price for it will vary depending on the manufacturer and weight. For example, five kilograms of Maroccano plaster cost 3500-4600 rubles. It is more profitable to take large packages of 15 kg. They will cost you a couple of thousand rubles less.
It is better to calculate the quantity after consulting with professionals. As a rule, it is required from one kilogram of material per square meter of surface. But the figure may change depending on many factors that you cannot take into account on your own.
Tools for creating texture
The textural composition on the wall, created using Moroccan plaster, appears due to the correctthe use of special tools. The main ones are: trowel, sea sponge and embossed roller. A trowel, roller or sponge is used "to tear off". The result is a kind of fur coat on the wall, which looks very impressive.
It is important to remember: in order to fix the result of the fur coat, you should withstand the drying time of the material. After drying (usually the manufacturer indicates its time on the package), you should walk again with a trowel. The pinned result will create an unusual pattern, somewhat reminiscent of islands in a raging ocean.
Advantages of Moroccan plaster
Of course, this type of wall decoration has more advantages than disadvantages. But we will note both.
- Moroccan plaster in the interior looks much more aesthetically pleasing, unusual and attractive than ordinary wallpaper.
- Wallpaper will last a couple of years on the wall, paint - three, but decorative plaster has a service life of 15 to 20 years.
- This material is completely safe for he alth. It is completely natural in composition, does not cause allergies and is great for wall decoration in a children's room.
- Flame retardant material.
- Stoically withstands direct sunlight, does not fade.
- Moroccan plaster can be applied to absolutely any surface (brick or wooden wall, drywall, metal).
- Moisture resistant for use in bathrooms, kitchens, bathtubs and sinks.
- When it occursdamage (which happens very rarely), it is possible to fix the point of damage without violating the integrity of the coating.
- If desired or necessary, the color can be changed. Repainted decorative plaster will not change its properties in any way.
Disadvantages of decorative plaster
If we talk about the disadvantages of Moroccan decorative plaster, then there are only two of them. Firstly, this material has a fairly decent consumption. Secondly, for its application, you should contact experienced professionals. Without the help of a professional, you will not calculate the right amount of the mixture, you will not be able to prepare and properly apply it to the wall.
Customer Reviews
Those who dared to create an unusual interior with the help of decorative Moroccan plaster unanimously say that they did not regret the choice of finishing material at all. The walls turned out to be embossed and expressive. Despite their rugged appearance, they exude warmth and strength, strength and solidity.
Other buyers say they like the simple and uncluttered look of the walls the best. They turned out as if covered with velvet, warm, calm and serene. The interior has become more stylish, luxurious and expensive.
