In the process of repair, you can use a variety of materials and tools, among the latter, a structural roller should be distinguished, which allows you to make the walls unusual. These devices are used for decorative finishing. The walls receive a figured print that imitates a variety of surfaces, such as wood, stone texture, fur coats, leather, etc.
Varieties of structural rollers
When decorating the premises, experts have been using a variety of available tools for a long time, such as hard brushes, combs and sponges. Today, construction tools are presented in a wider range, which allows you to find ready-made rollers with relief. They help to process plastered walls, and as a result, the master has the opportunity to create real three-dimensional images.
Among others, a structural rubber roller should be highlighted. However, this material is far from the only one that can form the basis of the working surface of the device. Cylinder covered:
- foam rubber;
- wood;
- cloth;
- leather;
- plastic;
- silicone;
- fur.
Marble finish can be obtained by applying a cloth roller, while a natural stone-like finish is obtained by using the leather surface of the tool. They work with such rollers when the painted surface should be treated. If you have a standard foam cylinder, you can add it yourself by wrapping pieces of foam rubber, thread and twine around its working part, trying to create natural patterns, for example, the structure of tree bark.
Features of plaster rollers
Structural plaster roller can be hard coated. Such a tool allows you to create a more pronounced decor, but it will cost much more. You can use such devices several times, the most productive will be rubber solutions that have convex patterns. This innovation came to us from Western countries, and today in stores you can find a variety of patterns and textures such as geometric shapes, flowers, birds, leaves and animals.
Structural decorative plaster roller can be used in one of two ways. The first involves the initial application of plaster, which should be left to fix. After that, you can start finishing or start applying plaster on a layer of putty, dipping a roller into the composition. The second method is usually used to produce patternedcoloring by rubber imprint method.
Recommendations for the use of the structural roller
In order to extend the life of the plaster layer and not face the problem of cracking, the wall should be further processed. The surface is cleaned of dust, old finishes and dirt. After that, you can apply a primer on it, and then putty for leveling. To do this, you can use spatulas, the dimensions of which vary from 300 to 600 mm.
Putty should be applied evenly, it is not necessary to press too hard on the tool. After the first layer has dried, the second layer should be applied using a spatula, the size of which is 600 mm. Application and smoothing should be carried out in two directions - mutually perpendicular.
The next step is to start decorating. Dry plaster must be mixed with water, trying to bring to a homogeneous consistency. Then the master will have to apply the mixture on the wall with a layer of 2-4 mm. The base is smoothed with a spatula and left for 10 minutes to thicken the composition. Next, the finishing with a structural roller begins. Movements should be directed from top to bottom, it is more convenient in this case to work in pairs, the first person will apply the plaster, while the second will create the relief.
All subsequent work on painting the walls should be carried out after two days, when the plaster dries. If you need to paint the entire wall, you should purchase a roller with a long nap. If you wantapply paint only to raised areas, a short pile roller should be preferred.
Principles of using a structural roller
Structural roller must be used subject to certain rules. If you want to achieve accurate application, then you do not need to press the working surface of the tool too hard. Movements should be smooth. When starting the second track, it is necessary to start moving in the place where the border of the first pattern passes. There should be no overlap.
At the ceiling, the structural roller is slightly pressed against the surface, but then you should adhere to a low pressing force. If you notice that the pattern is too rough, you can smooth it out a little using a sanding net.
Creating a "fur coat" surface
A fairly common decor, which is created using a figured roller, is a “fur coat”. Creating such a layer involves spraying the plaster with a special machine, brush or broom. The most common "fur coat" in the area of \u200b\u200bfacades, however, it will also look attractive indoors.
At the first stage, putty and plaster should be applied to the wall, then a structural roller can be applied. If you notice errors, and the plaster layer turned out to be uneven, then with a spatula you can remove the excess. Breaks in the process of applying the “fur coat” layer are unacceptable, otherwise the composition will dry out, and the joint will be noticeable at the edges.
Conclusion
Before starting work, old coatings are removed from the wall, problem areas are processed. The decoration can be used in several colors. In this case, the plaster should be applied in several layers, the first will be black, the second should be solid, while the third layer will have such a shade that you want to see in the end. You can separate the palette using masking tape. It should be remembered that decorative plaster will dry within 20 minutes, so it must be applied in small areas.
