Finishing under decorative stone involves covering the surfaces of the ceiling and walls with gypsum material. The choice of adhesive solution is determined by the type of surface base.
Decorative gypsum stone is glued to the following building materials:
- Tree;
- Brickwork;
- Plaster;
- Decorative plaster;
- Metal frame covered with plasterboard.
Unplastered brick
Do-it-yourself finishing of such walls and ceilings begins with preparing them for work. Weakly adhering base elements and excess mortar are removed, cleaned, washed and dried if necessary. Then they are treated with primer with an antiseptic and a fixative.
It is better to glue decorative gypsum tiles onto such a surface using mortars:
- Tiled adhesive composition on a polymer gypsum base - has a sufficient adhesion density, sets quickly, with a small adhesion area due to the inability of the composition to penetrate into cracks. It is advisable to add 10% PVA to tile adhesive to increase its water-resistant properties.
- Adhesive mastic – well compatible with brick and plaster; it is difficult to apply this material in a thin layer.
- Cement mortar is easy to prepare, takes a long time to dry and is not plastic. The porous structure of the stone absorbs moisture from the solution, reducing its ability to harden.
Plastered ceilings and walls
Decorative stone on plastered surfaces cannot be glued to cement mortar. The adhesion of these materials is not reliable due to their predisposition to peeling.
Finishing bases with decorative plaster also eliminates the use of cement mixture. The ability of gypsum to spray, which is included in its composition, is neutralized by tile adhesive.
DIY styling Wooden bases
Finishing wood surfaces with stone-like tiles implies:
- Removing old coating (varnish, paint) by stripping to clean fibers. Treated with antiseptic substances and then glued decorative elements tiles
- Finishing of new lumber consists of impregnating it with fire-fighting and antiseptic agents.
For wooden walls and the ceiling is also the most best option– use of PVA.
Plasterboard ceilings and walls
When making repairs yourself, it is important to remember that decorative tile elements on a plasterboard structure are glued only with quick-drying compounds. The cardboard shell of the material should not soften and become unusable. PVA glue is most suitable in this situation:
- Dries quickly;
- Not subject to shrinkage processes;
- Plastic;
- Applies well in a thin layer;
- Excess is easily removed;
- Affordable price.
DIY ceiling installation with plasterboard
The ceiling lining is attached to a metal profile frame. Do-it-yourself procedure step by step:
- Marking the base base.
- Installation of false ceiling.
- Fastening plasterboard boards.
- Finishing.
Marking stage
Do-it-yourself ceiling lining will be reliable and durable if marking work is carried out correctly. The starting point is drawing a baseline along the entire contour of the space. The line is drawn with an indentation that is 10 cm lower than the smaller height measurement in the room.
The indentation for multi-tiered ceilings and, if necessary, to create a camouflage screen for utilities is made larger.
Sealing seams Installation work
A perimeter belt is erected from the supporting slats of the plasterboard profile and joined together using connecting elements. Then the cells of the structure frame are formed from longitudinal and transverse elements.
Longitudinal profiles are fixed at the joints of adjacent sheets.
Do-it-yourself installation of a two-level ceiling differs only in that after attaching the guide profiles, brackets or hangers are immediately installed.
For convenience, when working on multi-level ceilings with your own hands, it is better to use specialized brackets. Manufacturers offer models with the ability to connect profiles at any angle and in different planes.
Lining the ceiling in rooms with high humidity involves the use of moisture-resistant gypsum boards.
For a corridor or small kitchen, the construction of a frame is not required. Enough:
- Insert rack elements into the guide elements in increments of 50-60 cm and fix them.
- Secure the rack sections with metal hardware and a press washer.
Lighting
Before installing drywall sheets, electrical wiring is carried out. Cut the required number of holes for spot lighting. In the frame of the structure, reinforcing inserts are made for heavy lamps.
Binder
Before starting work, gypsum boards are prepared. Give them right size and shape. The dimensions of a standard sheet allow you to reduce the number of joints, avoid the time and materials required to seal them.
However, the weight of the material makes it difficult to complete the work alone. Cutting sheet plasterboard into small parts makes it possible to make ceiling lining yourself with your own hands.
A technical gap of 5 mm between the gypsum boards will prevent the appearance of cracks.
Plasterboard filing Finishing work
Finishing a false ceiling consists of creating a perfectly flat surface for further cladding:
- Prime thoroughly.
- Seams and assembly joints are sealed.
- Putty.
- Grinding.
- Prime each layer of putty.
- Dry it.
- Connect electrical lighting devices.
- A decorative coating is applied.
- Mount lighting objects.
How to glue stone
To Finishing work did it yourself successfully, adhere to the following recommendations:
- You can glue it on a flat, dry surface of a wall or ceiling, treated with primer.
- The stone itself (its back side) is also primed.
- Wait until the bases and tiles are completely dry.
- Decorative stone is cut with a hacksaw at an angle of 45°. Cutting is done carefully and carefully, because the material is fragile and not resistant to mechanical and impact influences.
- It is better to glue with a not very liquid solution.
- Laying direction is from top to bottom.
- It is advisable not to allow the adhesive to come into contact with the front surface of the tile.
- A new row of masonry begins to be glued after a verified vertical level (with a plumb line or a building level).
- The lining will look better if you sort the artificial stone by pattern, size and color before work.
- The “brick” finish is done offset.
Then the seams and joints are sealed with putty, glue or grout. If necessary, the surface is painted and covered with a protective layer of varnish or acrylic impregnation.
Ceiling made of gypsum plasterboard DIY decorative stone
A homemade gypsum stone will significantly reduce the project budget. All necessary materials and accessories are purchased at construction and hardware stores.
You can make your own molds or buy them. Silicone and polyurethane analogues are available.
In addition to the plaster itself and forms, you will need:
- Coloring pigments;
- Thickener;
- Form lubricant.
Dry plaster is diluted with water, color dye is added, the mold is greased and the mixture is poured into it.
It is better to prepare a large portion of liquid plaster at once, so that small portions do not create problems with shade or consistency.
Methods for coloring plaster:
- Paint the mold before pouring.
- Add paint to the plaster mixture.
- Combine the above methods.
In contact with
Artificial stone has long been an excellent alternative natural finishing material. It is distinguished favorably by all kinds of design solutions decoration and reasonable cost.
This material is great for decorating the interior space of a room. Stucco can be done on any type of surface. The appearance corresponds to natural masonry or wild stone, and an imitation of almost any natural type can be created.
Important! Pay attention to the attached photos of decorative gypsum stone to clearly imagine all the design possibilities using this material.
Advantages and disadvantages of gypsum stone
Artificial gypsum stone has a number of positive characteristics, which makes it so popular.
Let's highlight the most important ones:
- Flexural and compressive strength
- Wide range of colors
- A light weight
- Easy to install
- The ability to give the most accurate shape to natural stone
- Adjustment of the indoor microclimate due to the characteristics of the composition
- Environmentally friendly complex of minerals
- Heat resistance
- Long-term operation
- Pleasant texture to the touch.
Important! Please note when choosing gypsum stone that despite its high strength values, it is still quite fragile under mechanical impact.
The price of decorative gypsum stone deserves special attention, which is significantly lower than natural material, and therefore affordable for performing work of any volume.
Materials and tools
By doing self-installation decorative stone gypsum does not require a long list of specific equipment.
Prepare necessary tools in accordance with the following list:
- Level
- Roulette
- Cord or twine
- Hacksaw
- Sandpaper or file
- Any handy tool for drilling with drills of the appropriate caliber
- Pencil
- Ruler at 1-2m
- Primer brush or roller
- Flexible glue spatula
- Wire brush
- A narrow wooden spatula for grouting joints (base width - 6-8 mm).
What do you need to install stone yourself?
The entire process of installing decorative stone on a gypsum base is very simple, but requires strict adherence to certain rules. First read the instructions below not only for the gluing technology, but also for all the accompanying stages of work. Only if this condition is met will you create a beautiful, durable coating, and the service life will be as expected.
How to glue decorative gypsum stone?
Two technologies are used for installing artificial stone:
- With unstitching
- No seams.
Choose a more appropriate principle for applying cladding in advance in order to make a correct calculation of the amount of material required.
Important! Please note that when choosing a seamless method, the material consumption will initially be 10-15% higher.
Preparatory work
All preliminary work is divided into several stages:
- Surface preparation
- Material calculation
- Selection of adhesive solution
- Preparation of the material (sawing and giving the desired shape to individual fragments).
Preparing the work surface
Any type of surface is suitable for attaching gypsum cladding elements:
- brick
- concrete
- tree
- iron
- glass
- any type of plaster.
A prerequisite is a clean, dry, solid base.
In order to fulfill this requirement, perform the following work:
Preparation of material
Which glue to choose?
The importance of choosing the most suitable adhesive cannot be overestimated, since the strength of adhesion to the surface and, accordingly, the duration of operation will depend on its quality.
Types of solutions
Another advantage of gypsum artificial stone is the ability to use almost any available adhesive solution for installation:
- Acrylic
- Cement dry mixes
- Bustilat
- "Liquid Nails"
- Tiled
- Rubbed paint
- Mounting polymer sealant
- Mastic
- Putty.
Important! Make your choice based on personal preferences, the type of base surface to be covered and a more convenient method of application.
Manufacturer brands of glue for artificial stone
Please note the following list of the most popular brands:
- Ceresit
- Litokol
- Coral
- Eunice Plus
- Plitonit
- Confiad
- Kreps
- Corian
- Montelli
- GetaCore
- Acrylic.
Cladding technology
Regardless of which technology you choose, the principle of cladding is the same. Below are recommendations for both seam styles.
Sequencing:
- Place 1 m2 of the pattern chosen for finishing on the floor next to the intended finishing area.
Important! This will help you visualize what the finished surface will look like and make final adjustments. general design and the sequence of fragments of gypsum stone so that it fully corresponds to the idea.
- Mark the entire surface horizontally at intervals of 10-15 cm.
- Carefully study the instructions for the selected adhesive material and coordinate your actions so that you have time to complete the work before it dries.
- Prepare the adhesive solution exactly according to the recipe indicated on the pack.
Important! Weight ready-made composition should be thick, but not sticky, flowing, without lumps.
- Apply the glue directly to the wall, in a layer up to 6 mm thick, if you prefer a cement composition.
Important! The area of a one-time covering should not exceed 0.5-1m. This principle will prevent premature drying.
- Apply the glue directly to the side of the stone in a dotted manner (6 to 8 dots) or in wavy stripes if you have chosen an adhesive with a different base, for example, an assembly polymer sealant.
- Start finishing the surface from the bottom row when using seamless technology, when making gaps from any convenient angle.
Important! Despite the fact that gypsum stone is lightweight and attaches well to a vertical surface, use this method to maintain the evenness of the lines using the seamless method and prevent the possible slipping of individual elements.
- Press the finished facing parts into the adhesive mass so that it protrudes along their edges when applying the solution to the wall surface.
- Press the stone fragments with glue applied tightly to the wall in the desired location.
- When choosing a technology with visible seams, leave gaps between fragments within 10 mm.
- Fasten all the cladding parts tightly to each other when choosing the second method.
Important! Asymmetry will look very harmonious when correct selection sequences of mounted fragments of gypsum stone different color and magnitude. When using panels same sizes maintain evenness and clarity of horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines.
- Trim the corners of individual elements as necessary to ensure maximum attractive appearance pattern.
- Fill the joints with the chosen grout material or the adhesive used if the substance released along the joints is not enough to level the surface.
Important! To clean the seams, use a syringe gun or a special bag to fill the voids. Please note that if the solution gets on the front surface of the stone, it will be problematic to completely remove it.
- Compact the material.
- Rub all the seams with a specially prepared spatula after the glue begins to set, but without waiting for it to completely harden (the estimated time for different compositions varies in the range of 10-30 minutes).
- Treat the entire coated surface with polyurethane or acrylic varnish, or any moisture-repellent agent to create a reliable waterproofing protection and ensure long-term operation.
- Wait 3-4 days until completely dry.
Video
Watch the attached video below on installing artificial stone without seams.
Also watch the video instructions for facing walls with artificial stone made of gypsum with grouting to clearly imagine the nuances of both technologies.
Conclusion
The technology for installing artificial stone is extremely simple and does not require significant costs. But, despite this, pay close attention to the cladding and carry out all work as carefully as possible. Take a responsible approach to the design process, combination of color shades and sizes. Only in this case the created decorative finish will delight you with its attractiveness.
Among the mass of types of finishing materials, gypsum tiles stand out for their decorative properties. Manufacturers have long paid attention to gypsum as a raw material for the production decorative finishing interior walls premises. The cladding is given different shapes.
Its outer surface may look like a slice different types stone, as well as imitate cuts of valuable wood. In addition, gypsum is painted in such a way that the tiles form spectacular patterns and ornaments.
How to glue gypsum tiles to walls in order to obtain a durable and high-quality finish for enclosing structures, we will consider in this article.
What is gypsum tile
The basis of the material is gypsum. A mineral from the sulfate class has the chemical formula - CaSO 4 2H 2 O.
Sedimentary rock has a fibrous structure.
The gypsum fracture has a splintered shape. The gypsum splits into thin plates.
Gypsum tile manufacturing technology
The raw material mixture is made up in the following proportions:
| Proportions of gypsum mixture for making tiles | ||
|---|---|---|
| № | Names of raw materials | Number of parts |
| 1 | Gypsum | 6 parts |
| 2 | Slaked lime | 1 part |
| 3 | Pure water | By viscosity degree |
| 4 | Color | According to the color of the solution |
The gypsum solution is prepared independently as follows: - Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or spatula. The mixture should take on the appearance of a homogeneous substance.
- Water is gradually poured into the finished powder, while the solution is stirred all the time. Constant stirring squeezes the air out of the mixture and prevents lumps from forming.
- Stop pouring water when the solution takes the form of a paste-like mass.
- After this, silicone molds are filled with gypsum mixture and the tiles are waited for complete hardening.
To prevent the tiles from sticking to silicone form or to the surface of another shape, the contact planes are covered with a fatty composition.
Industrial panels are fired in special molds Industrial production gypsum tiles includes various additional manufacturing operations:
- firing of gypsum placed in special molding containers;
- adding various plasticizers to the raw mixture;
- use of formwork structures with complex surface configurations; this allows you to create tiles that completely imitate chips and cuts;
- the use of colors that create the outer surface of the tiles of different colors; the use of halftones gives the tiled wall volume and naturalness of natural materials.
Advantages and disadvantages of gypsum wall covering
Like any building material, it has its advantages and disadvantages:
Gypsum elements are easily replaceable Advantages
Gypsum tile masonry has many advantages:
- easy to process (cut); this quality greatly simplifies the work when facing walls of complex configuration;
- the light weight of the material allows you to lay tiles on drywall;
- the tiles are absolutely safe; The environmental friendliness of the cladding allows its use even in children's bedrooms;
- in the event of a tile being torn off, the fallen object will not cause harm to anyone; masonry elements have a low specific gravity;
- the laid covering significantly affects the increase in sound and thermal insulation;
- an accent wall made of such material creates a soft, comfortable coloring of the interior of the room;
- If minor repairs are necessary, the masonry can be easily corrected with gypsum putty.
Flaws
Gypsum is known for its fragility, so handle the cladding with care. Gypsum wall covering does not have any particular disadvantages:
- The cladding cannot withstand impact loads and is instantly destroyed.
- The high hygroscopicity of the material does not allow the use of tiles for cladding building facades and walls in rooms with high humidity(bathrooms, swimming pools and saunas).
- Not allowed on wallpaper. The paper base gets wet, and the lining simply won’t hold up. Vinyl wallpapers under the weight of the cladding they may not be able to withstand it and “leave” the walls along with the cladding.
All base defects must be repaired The most important thing for a wall is strict verticality and evenness of the surface. Wall deflections of more than 1 cm along its entire length and height are not allowed. Deflections, dents, cracks and other wall defects are plastered and puttied.
If unevenness cannot be eliminated using the above method, install plasterboard fences. The leveled surface is primed.
Types of glue
To attach the gypsum coating, mainly two types of adhesives are used, each of which has its own individual characteristics.
Alabaster mixtures
Dry alabaster mixtures are mainly used. Prepare the glue by strictly following the instructions, the contents of which are indicated on the packaging with the adhesive mixture. 
It is important to prepare glue in volumes that can be produced in a short time. Otherwise, you will have to constantly throw away the remains of the frozen glue, and this is an extra cost.
Liquid Nails
Polymer adhesive is a very effective remedy for fixing gypsum cladding on room walls.
The only drawback is that for large areas of coverage, the cost of glue of this type will cost a pretty penny. In simple terms, it will be a very expensive pleasure.
Laying gypsum coating
A thin layer of glue is applied to a small area of the wall. This will serve as a kind of additional primer for the base of the wall, which will significantly improve the adhesion of the surface. This must be done when laying cladding on drywall.
Laying stages On the back side of the tile, use a notched trowel to smooth out the adhesive to a thickness of about 0.5 mm. The tile is pressed against the wall and held for 5 - 7 seconds.
Forming seams
The seams between sections, if required by the cladding structure, are formed with special spatulas. I make special dry mixtures for seams. The color of the joints is obtained by adding colors when preparing the solution. For coverage details, watch this video:
Gypsum cladding is used to decorate the walls of residential and non-residential premises. Bringing gypsum cladding into the interior of rooms, imitating natural materials, creates a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere in the home.
Gypsum today is becoming the basis for many building materials. This could be glue or products. These will be discussed in the article. The information presented below will allow you to understand what types of gypsum adhesive exist today, as well as what composition is best to use for laying gypsum tiles. Before starting work, it is also important to find out what technology you need to use.
Types of gypsum glue
Tiles are usually available in dry powder form. This type of mixture is the most successful. To increase adhesion, special substances are added to the ingredients; in addition, they allow you to work with the glue without rushing. If you are wondering what to glue gypsum tiles onto, you should pay attention to another type of such families, which requires the use of quartz sand. It is added to reduce the cost of production. Expensive adhesives either have little or no of this ingredient. Depending on the volume of additives, the characteristics may change.
The main task of the glue is strong adhesion to the surface. Another type of the described composition has an increased volume of gypsum. This also affects adhesion. This quality is also determined by the volume of water that is used to dilute the powder. The amount of liquid is usually indicated on the packaging. If you learned from the instructions that 1 kg of glue will require 300 ml of water, then you can say that there is little gypsum in this composition, while there are a lot of fillers. From this it follows that this type of glue will have reduced adhesive ability. In this case, the adhesive material may peel off during operation.
Features of choice
When choosing an adhesive, you must remember the ratio of water and gypsum. A rather important indicator is the setting time of the mixture. If the glue is good, then this period should be shorter. Depending on this indicator, the pace of work that you will need to adhere to for gluing the material is determined.
Gypsum tile adhesive usually retains its properties after being diluted for an hour. This does not mean that after application to different materials The shelf life of the mixture will remain the same. Each manufacturer has its own indicator. As practice shows, the minimum period is 30 minutes, while the maximum is 70 minutes.
Reviews of gypsum adhesives from different manufacturers
If you need gypsum tile adhesive, then you may prefer Volma Montazh, which contains chemical impurities and modified additives. The main advantages of this mixture are noted by buyers as moisture-retaining characteristics and optimal timing work. That is why this mixture is chosen by consumers quite often.
It can be used at temperatures ranging from +5 to +30 °C. Wherein optimal humidity must be preserved. Buyers like that the glue adheres well to plaster, concrete, gypsum products, aerated concrete and foam block, brickwork, gypsum fiber sheets and plasterboard.
According to buyers, Knauf-Perlfix glue is also quite popular. It is sold in powder form, and as the main binding components in in this case perform additional elements and Buyers emphasize that this composition can be used when carrying out interior works.
Features of using "Knauf-perlfix"
If you decide to purchase the above-described gypsum tile adhesive, you should familiarize yourself with the features of its use. Before starting work, the base is prepared; to do this, it is cleaned of dirt and protrusions are removed from the surface. If the walls absorb moisture well, as for aerated concrete, silicate, ceramic elements and plaster, then the surface should first be treated with a primer, you can use “Betonkontakt”.
These procedures can improve the adhesive properties of the surface. The base must be left until it dries, only then can you begin further work. It is important to keep the primed surface clean.
Preparation of gypsum glue
To mix the powder with water, you must use plastic container into which clean water is poured. Glue should be gradually added to the liquid, mixing the composition with a construction mixer. You should end up with a creamy consistency without any lumps. It is not recommended to add other components to the solution. It is important to ensure that the mixing container is clean.
Glue technology
Once you have figured out what adhesive to use for gypsum tiles, you can begin work. The composition is applied to the wall, and then to the surface of the tile. The products will need to be pressed to the surface and the level must be set by tapping. If the base has recesses larger than 2 cm, then they must be covered with plasterboard using the same glue.
When gluing insulation material, it must be wiped down with a Knauf-perlfix solution. After completion of work, the tools are washed under running water. Before going to the store, you should definitely calculate how much mixture you will need. When resolving this issue, you must follow the manufacturer's recommendations. From them you can find out that one square meter the surface will need approximately 5 kg of dry powder.
Is it possible to lay tiles on gypsum plaster?
Quite often, home craftsmen wonder whether it is possible to glue tiles to gypsum plaster. The answer is yes, but the foundation must first be prepared. This is due to the fact that the surface needs to be given the quality of increased adhesion and strength, reduce the water permeability of the material, and only then begin to lay the tiles.
It is also important to take care of leveling out defects. Due to the fact that a not too thick layer of glue should be used for installation, chips and potholes should be covered with plaster. You can work with such a surface after it has completely dried. It is recommended to treat the walls with an antifungal compound.
You should not lay tiles if the plaster layer has not been treated with a primer. This stage is the most important to achieve a positive result. If you are also faced with the question of whether it is possible to glue tiles to gypsum plaster or not, then you should first become familiar with the functions of the primer. It can not only reduce the porosity of the material, but also increase the safety margin of the coating. The primer will prevent moisture from penetrating inside and will have a positive effect on the quality of adhesion.
Gypsum tile adhesive
You can get lost in the modern variety of building materials. However, the recommendations presented below will allow you to understand which composition is best to use for gypsum tiles. PLUSFIX adhesive is a powder mixture based on quartz sand and gray cement. Among its ingredients there is also cellulose. This mixture is perfect for tiles. small size. Work can be carried out on the following types of surface:
- brick;
- cement;
- concrete.
The characteristics of the adhesive described above and the composition called LITOKOL K 17 are very similar. The latter of them consists of quartz sand and Portland cement, the first of which is presented in granular form. This mixture is used for gluing large format tiles. A mixture of mineral aggregates, gypsum and additives High Quality- this is Satyn PKG-28 glue. The ingredients give the composition high plasticity.
Once prepared, the mixture will remain viable for 50 minutes. Another gypsum-based composition is “Gipsolite”. It sets quite quickly, and residues can be removed from the surface with a sponge previously soaked in water. If you cannot find the glue for it, then you should pay attention to the Monte Alba material. It is used exclusively for interior work and is ideal for plaster cladding.
The process of laying gypsum tiles
Before starting work, you must also figure out how to glue gypsum tiles to the wall. You need to apply a thin layer of glue to the surface, the product is then pressed against the wall, and within a few minutes you can adjust its position. Plastic spacers can be used to align the seams.
Mortar protruding from the joints must be removed immediately with a rubber spatula. Otherwise, it will be impossible to work with the composition. Before starting repairs, you should definitely figure out how to glue gypsum tiles to the wall; tips on this are presented in the article. For example, you should not dilute the solution too much, because if you do not have experience, it will quickly harden, which will cause unnecessary expenses.
The use of gypsum tiles in the interior of a room is a universal decorative solution with which you can express and realize your design imagination. This material can be easily mounted on walls, corners and ceiling areas, imitating natural stone or brick. The advantages and disadvantages of the material, as well as how to attach it correctly, are discussed later in the article.
Inexpensive option for decorating walls with stone and gypsum tiles
Decorating with brick or stone is a beautiful, but very expensive activity. However, today there are offers from manufacturers that provide the opportunity to decorate the walls of a room with artificial imitation gypsum stone. Let's look at how to do this below.
Gypsum tiles for brick interior decoration: advantages and disadvantages
Gypsum is a lightweight material that, if necessary, takes on the required shape, structure, and relief. The use of this material in decorating the interior space of a room is a simple, financially feasible and physically feasible task.
Advantages of gypsum stone finishing inside a building:
- A wide range of products differing in texture, price, size and appearance.
- Relatively low pricing policy.
- Natural compositions.
- The ability to customize finished tiles to suit the surface features.
- Simple design, wall mounting.
- Light weight of the finished product, which allows it to be used on any surface without the risk of wall deformation.
Disadvantages include such features as moisture absorption, lack of resistance to mechanical damage and crumbling. However, such disadvantages are insignificant, and during operation the material will not require labor-intensive care. If necessary, you can replace damaged burst tiles with new ones without compromising the integrity of the wall.
It is possible to decorate with gypsum tiles both the entire wall and its individual parts, combining with other finishing materials– tiles, paint, wallpaper.
How to properly lay gypsum artificial stone under a brick
Installing gypsum tiles on the wall is not a labor-intensive process that will only require time and patience. The main thing is to follow the recommendations for decorating a wall or part of it.
Leveling the base
The first thing you should pay attention to before laying a gypsum wall is the evenness of the surface. Of course, you can also lay it on uneven walls, filling the holes with an adhesive mixture, but in this case, the consumption of expensive glue increases, and it is also possible for the tile itself to crumble, which bursts when pressed.
Therefore, before laying gypsum bricks, it is worth leveling the wall with putty. After applying the putty and letting it dry, you should sand the surface and apply a primer for better adhesion. After all the work, you can start gluing the gypsum tiles.
The primer should be selected according to the manufacturer’s requirements: for wooden surfaces– separate primers for cement walls It is better to use acrylic mixtures.
What to glue on: choosing an adhesive mixture, what to glue with
Depending on the area to be treated, the size and color of the gypsum tiles, it is worth choosing a separate version of the adhesive mixture on which the tiles are attached to the base. Today there are several options for fixing gypsum on walls:
- Dry semi based on gypsum and cement. If you choose dry mixtures for preparing a solution for gluing yourself, then you should pay attention to the composition of the material: cement is not recommended for use on light-colored tiles without varnish treatment for the reason that they will absorb moisture, take longer to dry, and possibly become deformed during work . The gypsum base is safer to use, but will require certain skills on the part of the worker. If the technology is not followed, the tiles will absorb water, becoming soggy over time. Popular manufacturers of dry mixes for gypsum tiles are Perlfix, Litokol K, Satyn PKG-28.
- Liquid nails or sealant. It is possible to glue gypsum tiles to sealant or universal glue such as “Dragon”, but the process is unreasonably labor-intensive. In addition to the fact that each tile needs to be sanded to form uneven surfaces for better adhesion to the wall, it also needs to be held for at least 2-3 minutes, which unnecessarily increases the duration of installation of the entire wall.
- Ready – the best option of all that exist. This glue has the outward consistency of very thick white sour cream, is applied with a special small spatula, adheres to any surface in a few seconds, and dries up to 24 hours. In terms of price, such mixtures are more expensive than all previously mentioned ones, but the advantages of working with them are much greater:
- quick adhesion to the surface;
- no need to hold one tile for more than 3 seconds;
- the seams of light-colored tiles can be sealed without using special grout;
- powerful adhesion after complete drying;
- there is time to correct already attached bricks: if within 10-20 minutes after gluing it is necessary to correct a set brick, then this can be done without effort.
Can it be combined with wallpaper?
The advantages of finishing with gypsum bricks are not only attractive appearance premises, but also the ability to combine materials for wall decoration. The tile, chosen for combination with wallpaper, emphasizes and shades the walls, complements the room with accents, and, at the same time, is a self-sufficient material that looks on any surface.
You can combine gypsum tiles in one color scheme, and in contrasting shades.
How to lay decorative bricks on a flat wall
Rovnaya perfect wall – better surface for decoration with artificial gypsum stone. The tiles, having an average size of no more than a standard brick, when laid out on the wall, create a holistic image, a single canvas without seams or gaps.
To stick decorative bricks on the wall, you need:
- Rub the inner smooth surface of the tile with sandpaper to eliminate irregularities and protrusions from hardened plaster. A peculiar relief surface is formed, which is better attached to the wall, holding the glue.
- Apply a thin layer of glue with a special spatula (which is usually included in the kit). ready mixture inside the jar). The layer of adhesive solution on the tile should not exceed 0.2 mm, otherwise it will take a long time to harden.
- Place the tile against the wall, pressing it slightly with your hands for adhesion, hold for 3-5 seconds and release.
- Spread the side seam of the tile on the wall for adhesion to the subsequent brick.
Thus, produce from gypsum in the quantity required. Bricks can be cut, combined, matched and broken to create an uneven edge on the wall.
The first 2-3 rows from the bottom should be glued and left for at least a day. Only after complete drying proceed to subsequent installation work. This kind of work is necessary to ensure that the wall holds up and the bricks do not fall off.
Installation of stone: sealing joints
After the wall is completely decorated and frozen, you can begin decorative work to give integrity to the canvas. To prevent gaps between the bricks from being visible from different angles, it is worth using grout for the seams. There is a huge amount of colored grout in the store, but if there is any glue left that was used for installation, you can use it. To prevent the adhesive solution from standing out and hardening into white spots, you can add the color of the required shade to it. In this case, it is worth remembering that the color when drying will be several tones lighter than that of the wet mixture.
How to glue gypsum stone: ideas for the interior
Interior design in an apartment using plaster walls allows you to decorate a room without using unnecessary furniture. At the same time, they began to increasingly use stone finishing instead of the previously familiar walls and wardrobes.
How to lay it in the hall
If the room is not spacious enough, then you should not clutter it with unnecessary furniture. In the hall it is enough to place a large corner sofa, coffee table, and decorate one wall with brick in warm sandy shades.
It looks interesting to decorate with plaster stones on one wall with design elements for the side corners of the hall. You can also decorate the side corners near the entrance by decorating the entrance to the hall with conventional stone columns.
You can also glue a plaster brick onto the wallpaper so as not to peel it off. If the wallpaper is held tightly, then part of the covering can be trimmed with stone, providing only a small place for adhesion on the concrete wall no wallpaper. To do this, use a utility knife to cut off a small strip of wallpaper.
Ideas on how to glue stone in the hallway and living room
Decor artificial stones perhaps not only in the hall, but also in the corridor, living room. You can use individual design elements as several bricks along the edge of the wall at the entrance, and also decorate a small amount above the door. The stonework looks interesting in the form of baseboards near the floor.
Design options for the bedroom and nursery
In the bedroom and nursery, partial decoration of one wall is used to contrast with the main shade of the space. It is important to take into account such features as the predominance of calm, soothing shades for the rest room. It is better to use a combination of light sand stone and yellow shades, light green walls and white bricks with an antique effect.
How to care for stone
Caring for gypsum stone will not require much effort on the part of the housewife. All that is required is to periodically wipe off the dust from the varnish base. It is worth noting that if bricks with an aging effect were used in the interior, then the dust on them is not visible as on dark varnished bricks. The varnish, in turn, protects the plaster from moisture.
Gypsum bricks are the best budget solution. Using such inexpensive materials you can create cozy interior in any corner of the house, and all that is required to design an interior solution is imagination, time and compliance with installation technology.
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