Choosing the material for the finishing of the facades, many stop on the plaster of the bark . It has all the necessary properties, namely it is resistant to changes in temperature, the effects of precipitation and chemicals, does not burn out in the ultraviolet and is easily applied. If the composition is applied to the base of the house, it can be prevented from destroying it in conditions of high humidity.
In addition, Bark beetle has another interesting property - when applied, it creates an unusual texture, in texture resembling an array of wood damaged by pest bark beetle. In this case, you do not need special tools or extensive experience in repair work. It is sufficient to mix the composition according to the instructions and spread the plaster over the surface with a wide spatula. If you want to apply decorative plaster Bark beetle yourself, then it is desirable to act according to the instructions.
Preparatory stage
First you need to align the wall. For this, prepare a composition of sand and cement. To work it was easier to use the beacon profiles, which will control the thickness of the application of the composition. Beacons should be set on a level at a distance of 10-15 cm. Between them you need to throw in a solution, trying to evenly distribute it on the wall.
4-5 hours after leveling start grouting. For this, you can use a wooden poluter or a grater. Rub in circular motions. This will ensure the alignment of the wall and remove all defects.
A dry, even wall will form a good basis for plastering.
Technology of plastering Bark beetle
All the plastering work will be performed in several stages:
- Preparation of the mixture . In a clean dry bucket or basin, pour the required volume of water at a temperature of 17-20 degrees (the volume of liquid is specified in the instructions). In the water, slowly pour dry composition, continuously stirring the resulting mixture with a low-speed drill / mixer. When the composition becomes uniform, leave it for half an hour in a closed container. Then mix the mixture again.
- Advice: do not add water to the mixture, as this will result in the dissolution of the plaster. The ready-to-use formulation must be used within 3 hours.
- Application of the composition . Use a grater or spatula to apply plaster, holding the tool at a slope of 60 degrees to the wall. Form a layer of 2-3 mm, depending on the diameter of the largest grains. The furrow pattern will be obtained by rubbing the pebbles against the wall.
- Coloring . After drying, boldly go to the painting. To do this, use acrylic (require 14 days of drying) or silicate (three days drying) paint.
Tip : Depending on the movement of the spatula, the relief of the pattern will change. If you want the structure to be spiral, then rub the surface in a circular motion. Horizontal and longitudinal grooves will be obtained from top to bottom and from right to left, respectively.
Tip : Stain the plastered wall with a roller with a thick pile of medium length, soaking it well with paint. Otherwise, the viscous paint will flow into the furrows, and then accumulate on the plane.
As you can see, the Bark beetle is easy to apply with plaster. This will require a little patience and a great desire to do the best repair in the world.
Important points
Experienced builders recommend purchasing plaster from one batch in one outlet. Otherwise, you can get discrepancies in the composition and diameter of the pebbles, and this can affect the final result.
During the application it is recommended not to take breaks, as the edges of the plaster will be allocated on the wall.