The doorway in the apartment and its decoration is a very important part of the interior design. Many people try to highlight an entrance or interior doorway, and artificial or natural stone is ideal for these purposes.
Applying Arch Finish decorative stone, the apartment will be able to create a special coziness, in addition, the surface of the walls will be protected from damage. But it is important to know how to lay an arch with decorative stone, as well as what advantages the product used has.
Advantages of the material
The doorway can be beautifully lined with artificial stone, but some use natural raw materials. Recently, artificial stone has been increasingly used, since this finishing material It turns out cheaper and lighter in weight, easy to use for openings. The main advantages of decorative stone in creating a doorway include:
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| Light weight: | Using such a decorative product, a person will not need to additionally strengthen the foundation, there is no need to use expensive types glue. |
| Long period of operation: | The design of the doorway will allow you not to make repairs for a long time, since the material is not afraid of moisture, dust and dirt. Due to this, the finish will last longer, more than ten years. |
| Non-toxic and harmless: | Decorative stone is created from raw materials that do not have toxic substances, therefore will not harm the health of the residents of the house. The material can be used to decorate a doorway in a bedroom, kitchen, or nursery. Despite its artificial origin, the stone is no worse than natural raw materials. |
| Low cost: | If we compare natural and artificial materials, the latter are several times lower in price, since they are made from ordinary concrete and other materials. |
| Easy and quick installation: | You can veneer a doorway or arch very quickly and easily, even with your own hands. There is no need to pay craftsmen or buy a lot of equipment and materials. |
| Wide choice: | In stores you can find decorative stone for doorways to suit every taste. Different texture, color, shade, imitation different breeds stones, as well as analogues of brick, but lighter and cheaper. |
| Temperature resistance: | The stone can withstand high and low temperatures, which means that it can be used for edging an opening on the street or in a bathhouse or in the kitchen. They can even frame a fireplace or the outside of the house. |
Knowing the main advantages of a decorative material, it is also important to know the rules for choosing a material, as well as how to decorate an arch in a house with decorative stone with your own hands.
Design method
There are many variations on how to lay out an artificial product on the door, in the doorway and on the wall. You can use a seamless or suture decoration method. The product is suitable for decorating not only the opening, but also the area around the doors and slopes. You can decorate the slope with a stone of one shade, and the hallway itself can be lined with a different shade. This applies to any room.
In addition, it will be possible to place the stone directly on the wallpaper, and cover only part of the wall with it, leaving the center empty, with wallpaper. The use of stone-like materials allows you to make an opening and reproduce slate or brick. If you decorate the room in large parts, you can make an entrance that will resemble a hole in the rock.
Laying decorative stone in a doorway (video)
In private houses, it is better to use large artificial stones for openings. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the rules and methods of masonry in more detail in the video:
Selection of material
Decorative stone is very popular today, because the installation technology is simple, so you can see different materials and it is important to know what kind of stone there is:
- Made of concrete. This version of decorative stone is the most popular and is made from several materials. Sand, cement, various dyes, as well as reinforcing agents are used for production.
- From porcelain stoneware. Stone is often used to decorate inner part walls or doorway. The composition contains clay, minerals, and dyes. For the strength of products and their stability, they are used different types clay. After which the substance is pressed and fired. This material visually resembles stone, but its composition is completely different. Porcelain tiles can withstand damage as well as temperature changes. It is better to exclude this finishing option for masonry in the kitchen opening; cleaning the stains will be problematic.
- Conglomerate. The material is highly durable, the decorative stone is reliable and the parts are used to make decor interior walls and openings. The composition contains marble, granite and other elements. Visually, this material resembles a real agglomerate. You can cover a doorway with similar material from the outside of the building, since it is strong and durable. The conglomerate is not susceptible to frost and temperature, has a low mass, and the work can be carried out on its own.
- Acrylic. A practical type of stone for decorating openings. Often used for lining doors to the living room and bedroom. This material has very good technical properties, and the structure will resist damage. Even if there is a mechanical impact, the acrylic stone will not change its shape. The upper part of the material can be easily washed without resorting to expensive products. The products are light in weight and easy to process. Does not contain harmful or toxic elements, which means it is recommended for laying in a nursery or bedroom.
- Quartz. The material is used quite rarely and is not in demand like other types. This cladding is quite durable and has a long service life.
- Plaster. Also popular as concrete material, but demand is constantly growing. The mass is small, installation can be carried out directly on drywall, visually very beautiful. No moisture enters, gypsum does not burn and does not change shape under load, the material is easy to cover openings, doors and walls, it is visually similar to sandstone, and the work is easy to carry out independently.
Having decided on the material, you need to know how to cover the doorway of the house.
Carrying out cladding
An arch can be easily decorated with decorative stone, but you will need to prepare the surface and materials. To decorate the arched opening and part of the wall, you need to level the surface. This is done different methods and the decision depends on preferences and financial capabilities.
To place the material on the opening you will need:
- Mortar or glue.
- Level.
- Several spatulas.
A stone opening and a door can only be tiled if you make preliminary markings for future masonry, in other words, you need to draw with a pencil how each tile will lie. First you need to remove the door and trim and only then begin finishing. The glue or solution should be mixed according to the instructions on the package. After this, apply it to the wall and leave for 10 seconds, then apply required material.
It is also applied to the product itself glue solution. The tile is pressed against the wall, and all other parts must be adjusted to the level. This simple rule is used for the rest of the masonry. Sheathing is very simple, because you don’t even need beacons or other accessories.
When the edging is completed and the rectangular opening takes on the desired appearance, any chips or joints that may have appeared should be covered with grease. The lubricant itself must be correctly selected in color. This design move allows you to decorate not only the entrance to the house; you can make a corridor and other rooms out of stone, complementing the existing design. How to sheathe a corner is presented in the video above, and in the photo above you can see the final result of the opening.
Photo gallery of finished doorways
In pursuit of something unique and modern, every person strives not only to decorate their home with their own hands, but also to add some zest to the interior.
Lining the doorway of an apartment with decorative stone can become your calling card. That is why today I will tell you what is special about the door trim.
Feature of the material
Decor doorways artificial stone in demand due to its undoubted advantages. Not only the hallway, but any room in the apartment will look special if the doorway is lined with stone. Artificial stone includes the following features and advantages:
- Due to its light weight, it does not create additional pressure on walls, partitions and foundations of a private house.
- Fireproof.
- Decorative material is not afraid of tall and low temperatures, therefore it is often used when finishing entrance doors to a sauna or swimming pool.
- In terms of strength, it is not inferior to natural elements; in addition, it is durable and resistant to mechanical damage.
- Unlike natural stone, artificial stone has smooth edges and is easier to lay out. Thanks to coloring with natural pigments, the stone retains its original appearance for many years. This decoration for the room will be perfect.
- Repair work on damaged finishing elements is carried out quickly.
Cheap finishing materials are often made from low-quality raw materials in premises not suitable for production. When purchasing stone for wall decoration, check the quality certificate.
Important! Despite the magnificent appearance of the finished design, artificial stone decor is not suitable for all rooms and in certain cases can even ruin the appearance of the room.
Secrets for choosing a room
Decorating doorways with decorative stone cannot be done in all rooms, apartments and houses. To protect yourself from the absurdity of the finished design, it is better to familiarize yourself with the following tips:
- It is allowed to decorate the entrance to the apartment with large hallway. This rule also applies to interior openings.
- When decorating with stone, do not clutter the room with furniture. It is best to maintain a spacious look.
- The cladding should be combined with the overall interior of the room, so you should think in advance about the color of the stone, wallpaper, furniture floor and baseboard.
When calculating how much material you will need, always purchase with a reserve. Framing an arch may require trimming the stone. In addition, different batches of decorative stone in the same color may have different shades. Picking up decorative material pay attention to the back side - the porosity of this plane makes it possible to properly fix the material on the wall. The slope of the doorway must be combined with the color of the decorative stone.
Decorating a door with decorative stone (video)
Surface preparation and necessary tools
Before you start decorating doorways with artificial stone, you should prepare the necessary material and design surface. The entrance door is designed according to the finishing principle ceramic tiles. You should prepare the following tools in advance:
- Using a metal brush, the old coating is removed - the wallpaper can be soaked.
- Hacksaw and file - in the process of finishing facing stone will have to be cut or filed.
- Construction level with plumbs.
- Primer for pre-treatment surfaces.
- Brush and roller.
Decorating the outside of doors with decorative stone begins with preparing the base. It is necessary to remove the old design and, if necessary, smooth out any irregularities. For this you will need putty. After grouting the base, the arched passage is treated with a primer - this will improve the quality of adhesion and extend the service life of the material. If necessary, it is allowed to process the wall twice; all subsequent work is carried out only after the surface has completely dried.
While the wall dries, you can lay it on the floor decorative elements, and arrange it by color or shade - in some cases, some elements are painted over with a brush to give a natural look. IN classic designs antique is used - there are paints that can give the tiles a shabby look.
Decorating the front door with decorative stone
Let's look at how to decorate an entrance doorway with decorative stone:
- Since the decorative material should be glued using a special solution, the cladding begins with mixing the glue. Remember that the glue must be used within 15 minutes after preparation. That is why it is better to make a small amount of solution - start from the proportions of 200 ml of water per 1 kg of glue.
- Finishing front door decorative stone takes a long time, so the help of family or a friend will come in handy. It is best to seal the doors with newspapers - it is possible that glue will accidentally get onto the surface.
- You need to decorate the entrance doors from the bottom corner - apply the glue with a notched trowel and apply the tile, slightly pressing it against the wall. The gap between the tiles should be 0.3-0.8 mm, at this distance a beautiful seam is created.
- Wild stone combines uneven edges, so you can put the picture right on the wall. Cross stitches are used for straight seams.
- It is better to fill the seams with a special mixture for sealing
You can make artificial stone yourself. For this purpose, gypsum is used - subsequent processing and grinding of the material occurs without special effort. Photos and videos with master classes and options for beginners help eliminate all the manufacturing nuances.
Do not forget that when decorating the jamb, the trim and baseboards must be removed. After laying out each row of decorative stone, check it using a level. Constantly apply the trim to avoid the formation of incorrect distances. The final step will be the installation of all additional door elements and skirting boards.
Important! A large amount of dirt gets into an apartment or house from the street, which will soon be noticeable on the embossed artificial stone. Together with the varnish, a durable protective layer is created; use it when decorating the opening to the kitchen.
Photo gallery of finished works
The front door area is the calling card of the entire house and its beautiful design plays an important role. Construction market offers a huge number of ideas for decorating doorways. One of the most popular methods is finishing the front door with decorative stone.
Decorative stone is an artificial analogue of a natural material.
Its great demand in the market is due to a number of significant advantages:
- light weight;
- durability of use;
- strength;
- resistance to high and low temperatures;
- resistance to high humidity;
- ease of care;
- environmental friendliness of the material;
- simplicity of installation and restoration technology;
- aesthetic appearance;
- a wide selection of different shades and textures.
It is worth noting that this material is moisture resistant, which is very important. Since, in cold weather, the slope from the inside releases strong condensation.
How to choose the right decorative stone for cladding
The positive properties of such material appear only in high-quality products.
To make the right choice, you should adhere to several rules:
- It is better to buy a stone that is more similar to natural material. It will be better if the palette consists of only a few shades.
- Pay attention to the outside of the product. The presence of chips, cracks, voids and stains from dye is possible, but damage of more than 5 mm is not allowed.
- The reverse side should be rough to the touch and have grooves, or the adhesive for gluing the material should have increased adhesion. This is important for strong adhesion to the surface.
- The structure of the stone must be uniform and dense. The presence of large particles in the material significantly reduces the strength.
- You should not purchase products that require additional processing. protective equipment(such materials include all natural stones).
Features of laying decorative stone
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Decorating the front door with decorative stone is reminiscent of the process of working with simple ceramic tiles. The main difference is in the fastening options; you can use glue, sealant or liquid nails. In addition, the surface for cladding does not require careful leveling and processing. This greatly simplifies the whole process and makes it possible for even a beginner to do the job efficiently. |
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When decorating a door, you need to take into account several nuances. For example, for the harmony of all work, bottom part the cladding must be made somewhat more massive than the top. Sharp color transitions should be avoided and the stone layout should be symmetrical. To begin with, it is worth laying out the intended drawing on horizontal surface. This will help identify all the flaws and create the perfect picture. |
It is worth noting that decorative option designs with uneven edges look more natural and original.
On a note! Finishing can be done both inside and outside the house, provided that the stone is water and frost-resistant.
Main stages of work
Self-finishing doors with decorative stone involves several stages of cladding. To begin with, you should do preparatory work. They include preparation necessary tools, material and surface treatment. To work, you will need materials such as a primer, acrylic varnish and tinting paste. The tools needed are a spatula, a stiff brush, brushes or rollers, a sprayer, a building level, a plumb line and a file.
The working surface is cleaned of the old coating, then rubbed and puttied in uneven places. It will be more effective to prime the surface and apply a layer of concrete contact (special construction chemicals to prepare the surface for laying materials). This will significantly increase the adhesion of the surface to the material and extend its service life. The material itself is laid out in a pattern on a horizontal surface. At this stage it is necessary to select suitable shades and the size of the tiles.
Please note that finishing the slopes of the front door with decorative stone is similar to the work for the outer part of the doorway.
The installation process itself can be divided into several working stages:
- On work surface or the material is applied with glue. The slabs are applied to the surface, starting only from the bottom corner. Using a level and slope, the evenness of the masonry is controlled.
- The corners are laid end to end. Or stone fragments are cut at 45 degrees.
- After covering the entire surface, you need to wait until the glue has completely dried and remove the excess with a stiff brush.
- For a more aesthetic appearance, the stones are coated with a special composition. Which consists of coloring paste, acrylic varnish, water and is applied using a sprayer.
- The last to be installed are baseboards and trim.
Note! Such material should not be glued to wallpaper, as it will quickly begin to fall off. If you are renovating the entire room, then the stones are laid first. Or the required area is simply cleared of wallpaper.
The entire installation process can be done even by a novice master. To understand all the nuances more specifically, just watch a video of the work process.
Decorative stone finishing methods
There are two ways to decorate the front door with decorative stone: suture and seamless.
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The first method involves cladding with gaps from 3 to 8 mm. Such seams are made smooth and at the end of the work they are filled with a special sealant. Fill the seams using a simple bag with a cut corner. The grout can be selected to match the color of the material or a contrasting option. Depending on your choice, you may get different end results. For example, play on contrast and add brightness and solemnity to the decoration. |
Please note that a stone with a structured surface must be cleaned of grout very quickly; if this is not done, then wiping it off from the depressions and grooves of the stone will be problematic
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The seamless method requires a more careful approach. To work, it is necessary to install a limiting profile and lay the material without gaps. The result of this method should be a monolithic surface. Glue for this method is applied exclusively to the tiles. |
It is important! Excess glue in this method, should be removed immediately and not allowed to dry out.
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By choosing to decorate your front door with decorative stone, you will not be disappointed. This is a great way to improve your home while maintaining the family budget. A large number of The proposed options make it possible to choose the material for any design and interior. Soft shades stones will bring additional warmth and comfort to the atmosphere, and darker ones will create the illusion of reliability and strength of the house. Simple finishing will be suitable even for beginners in this matter. |
There are many decorative coatings that can give the interior of an apartment a stylish and original look. Artificial stone occupies a special place. Even partial finishing of the room natural stone requires significant financial investments, but high-quality artificial stone is a worthy substitute natural materials, while significantly outperforming them in cost.
Partial wall finishing
However, it is still not worthwhile to completely decorate the room with such material. It is enough to simply emphasize certain elements of the interior of a room or corridor with artificial stone masonry. A section of wall or finishing doorways with artificial stone is enough - and the room will look stylish.
Advantages of artificial stone
The popularity of decorating apartments using artificial stone is rapidly growing due to its following properties:
Selection of decorative stone
The finishing materials market offers a sufficient number of the most different options decorative stone. However, when designing doorways, you should focus on the following factors:
- The stone should not have significant differences in color and shades. A combination of a maximum of two colors and their halftones is allowed. Otherwise, the stone will look unnatural, but the first impression of the apartment is created precisely from its front door.
- Examine the front of the stone with special attention. It should be free from defects such as stains, growths and similar defects. In addition, the presence of cavities with a diameter of more than 0.5 cm on the front side of the materials is not allowed.
- The back side of the artificial stone should ensure reliable fixation of the material. For this purpose, it is specially made rough, and some manufacturers leave special grooves for better adhesion.
Pay attention to the ends of the tiles. If a homogeneous surface is created and it is assumed that the seams will not be visually noticeable, the presence of chips at the edges of no more than 4 millimeters is allowed; otherwise, the depth of such defects can be 6 millimeters.
- Artificial stone, as a rule, is sold in stores in the form of tiles, and their composition must be uniform. Visually noticeable large filler elements will negatively affect the strength of the material.
- Some artificial stones require additional protection in the form of varnish or other coating. It is better to find out such nuances in the store.
Attention! Decorative stone created on the basis of gypsum should not be used for exterior work and finishing of premises with high humidity. This material does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures and is prone to absorbing moisture.
Tools and Supplies
The preliminary stage includes not only working with the surface to be decorated, but also preparing the necessary tools.
So, to decorate the walls near the door or arched openings we will need the following:
- Paint rollers or brushes (for applying primer to the prepared surface).
- Tough metal brush, with which you can remove the old coating from the wall.
- For finishing tinting you will need an airbrush.
- File.
- Hacksaw for metal.
- Building level.
- Plumb.
Some of these tools can easily replace power tools such as a drill or grinder with various attachments.
Harmonious color scheme hallway
Consumable materials include the artificial stone itself, fastening elements: liquid nails, concrete contact. Don't forget about the primer, adhesives, and tinting paste.
Decorative stone laying technology
Despite the fact that today they can be used to attach decorative stone to walls. various elements, glue remains the most popular. Its preparation is as follows.
- The glue is sold in stores in dry form, and the recipe for its preparation can be read on the packaging. When preparing the composition, glue should be added to water, and not vice versa.
- The resulting mixture is stirred for 6-10 minutes construction mixer or a drill with a special attachment.
- The prepared solution must be used within 10 minutes. That is why the mixture is prepared in small portions.
Work on decorating door or arched openings with artificial stone is carried out as follows:
- Prepare the required section of the wall for work: remove the old coating (paint with a brush, and wallpaper with a spatula), the surface is primed. After priming, the wall must be allowed to dry.
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Decorating a hallway with decorative stone is a simple technology and it is quite possible to add originality to the interior with your own hands. Creating a design in the hallway requires special attention no less than in other rooms, because this is the first room that guests see. Decorative stone will give the hallway stylish look, it doesn’t matter whether it will be used as the main material or as an additional accent.
Types of coating
Before you start work, you need to choose the right finishing material. It is made on the basis of concrete and gypsum with the addition of dyes. Both types have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it is better to study their characteristics first.
The advantages of concrete products include:
Walls decorated with such stone can be easily cleaned of any dirt, and the worn surface can be quickly restored with paint. If you accidentally touch the finish with something hard, there will be no marks left on it and no cracks will appear.
Flaws:
- heavy weight;
- high price;
- processing complexity.
To cut individual fragments when laying, you will need a grinder and a diamond wheel, as well as some effort.
Advantages of gypsum coating:
This stone is chosen for finishing plasterboard walls, which cannot be subjected to heavy loads. If you can’t find the right color, there are unpainted products on sale that you can paint at your discretion.
Flaws:
When dirty, this finish should not be wetted or rubbed vigorously so as not to damage the surface. Treating the stone with a special impregnation or varnish will help to avoid such damage. acrylic base. Also on sale is gypsum stone with polymer coating– it’s a little more expensive than usual, but it’s not at all afraid of moisture.
Preparation for finishing
First you need to calculate the amount of material. If the stone will cover the entire area of the walls in the hallway, you should subtract the area of the openings and add 10%. If the decor will be located around openings, niches, in separate fragments on open walls, draw a rough sketch of the finish and take measurements of each area. Then add up the area and add 10-15% for trimming. When purchasing material, you should remember that the amount of stone with an angular shape is calculated in linear meters, and of a regular shape - in square meters.
Additionally you will need:
Artificial stone can be attached using liquid nails, cement or gypsum based glue. The glue consumption must be indicated on the packaging, so when purchasing, you should know exactly the finishing area and take it with a small margin.
If you use gypsum stone, you will need a special miter box with high sides for cutting.
When everything you need has been purchased, you should start preparing the surface.
Step 1. Dismantling the coating
If the stone covers the hallway walls completely, the old coating is removed completely to the base. If separate areas are intended for decoration, the coating must be dismantled very carefully. On the wallpaper, mark the boundaries of the finish with a pencil and carefully trim it stationery knife, leaving a reserve for stones 1-2 cm wide. Wallpaper glue is soaked in water and removed with a spatula, the walls are thoroughly washed. They also remove the paint if it is peeling or cracked, and clean off any loose plaster.
Step 2. Leveling the walls
Laying the stone should be done on a flat, smooth surface - this will facilitate the work process and increase strength decorative covering. Therefore, all small cracks, gaps, and depressions are rubbed down, and if there are differences of more than 5 mm, the entire area is better. Particular attention should be paid to doorways: deep cracks may form around the perimeter of the frame, for sealing which it is recommended to use a cement solution.
Prices for mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings
Mixtures for leveling walls and ceilings
Step 3: Priming
Dry walls should be lightly sanded to smooth out the unevenness of the puttied areas, and then wiped with a rag to remove dust. After this, the surface is treated 1-2 times with an acrylic primer. If there is wallpaper around the perimeter of the areas to be treated, the primer should be applied so as to cover an edge 1 cm wide - what will be hidden under the cladding.
Laying stone
Decorative stone has uneven edges and consists of different sizes. Laying must be done so that tiles of the same size are necessarily interspersed with larger or smaller fragments, and the seams do not coincide either horizontally or vertically. This way the coating will look most natural and attractive. To understand how best to join the stone, you need to lay out the tiles on the floor, selecting the fragments in a certain order.
Step 1. Preparing the glue
Pour dry glue into a container of water and stir well. The ratio of water and glue is indicated on the package, so there is no need to mix “by eye”. Failure to comply with the proportions reduces the strength of the connection or increases glue consumption. It is best to mix with a construction mixer, then there will be no lumps left in the mixture. The finished glue should be homogeneous and resemble a thick paste in consistency.
Step 2. Laying the first row
You need to lay out the tiles from the corner of the wall, and this can be done both from above and from below. When laid from top to bottom, the stone is less dirty with glue, and the coating is more accurate. If only the area around the opening is covered, start from the corner of the door. For convenience, the wall can be marked by level with horizontal lines every 10-15 cm.
Now you can start installation:
Between the fragments you can leave seams of 5 to 8 mm, especially if the stone is large.
After facing, the joints are filled with putty and expanded, which makes the masonry more attractive. Small tiles can be attached closely, the main thing is that the joints do not coincide.
Step 3. Finishing the corners
For cladding internal and external corners You can purchase special corner tiles, which are more expensive than regular ones, but significantly simplify the work process. If your budget is limited, you will have to adjust the stone yourself using a grinder or a hacksaw. There are 2 options here - laying the stone overlapping or grinding the edges at an angle of 45 degrees. When using the first option for external corners, the open ends must be filed and tinted, otherwise they will stand out too much. In internal corners Both ends are closed, so no processing is needed. The second option is more suitable for gypsum products, which are convenient to trim using a miter box.
So, first, the required number of fragments is determined, they are cut from a certain side, and the sections are processed with a file. Next, the stones are smeared with glue and alternately attached to the walls on both sides of the corner, carefully aligning the joints. When the vertical corner is laid out, you can expand the masonry onto the walls.
Step 4. Decorating the edges of the masonry
The edges of the masonry will look more attractive if the tiles are cut beautifully. The surface of the decorative stone has a clear texture, which makes it easier to trim the outer fragments. You should cut with a hacksaw directly along the contour lines to ensure the most natural cuts. All cuts must be sanded with sandpaper.
Step 5. Sealing joints
Dilute the gypsum putty and carefully apply it to the joints, corners, and around the perimeter of openings and switches. For convenience, you can use a thick bag, for example, a milk bag. One edge of the bag is cut completely, and a small incision is made on the other side. Fill the bag with putty mixture and squeeze out an even thin strip onto the seams. If the solution is applied with a spatula, you should immediately wipe off the excess from the surface of the stone to avoid drying out. After filling the joints, the putty is rubbed with a damp foam sponge and left to dry.
Step 6: Finishing
The dried putty has White color, and therefore the treated areas will stand out against the background of the stone. Paint will help get rid of light spots: in a small container, dilute the pigment to match the color of the main coating and use a small brush to paint the putty areas. When the paint dries, the stone is coated with acrylic varnish. In places where the walls are constantly touched, it is better to apply varnish in 2-3 layers.
To make the coating more voluminous, you can highlight the edges of the masonry with gold or bronze dye. There is another option: a coating of the same color, but more saturated in tone, is applied to the artificial stone at an oblique angle. In addition, you can use lighting: light directed from above or from the side makes the masonry much more textured and clearer.
| Calculation of decorative stone | Formulas | Explanations |
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| Calculate the surface area intended for cladding with artificial stone | S (wall) = AxB | A – wall length, B – wall height |
| Calculate the surface area that the corner elements of the decorative stone will occupy | S (angles) = Lx0.2 | L – angle length ( linear meters), 0.2 – coefficient |
| Find total area, which is occupied by all corner elements | S (angles total) = S (angle 1) + S (angle 2) | - |
| Calculate the area of window and door openings | S=AxB | A – window/door width, B – window/door height |
| Calculate the surface area intended for facing decorative stone, taking into account the area occupied by corner elements, window and door openings | S (stone) = S (walls) – S (corners) – S (windows/doors) | Increase the resulting area by 10% |
| How to calculate required amount corner stone elements. | Measure and add the height of the corners to be faced with decorative stone. L (total angles) = L (angle 1) + L (angle 2), etc. Increase the resulting length by 10% | L – length of corners (linear meters) |
Video - Decorating the hallway with decorative stone
Gypsum
The most the best material For stone finishing in the interior, artificial stone made of gypsum will be used. This material not only has affordable price, but also a huge number of mastered forms, a light weight and simple installation. Gypsum decorative stone can be painted and also laid on plasterboard walls. It goes very well in the interior with wallpaper.