Finishing the facade of the house "Bark"

Any construction, regardless of its purpose, should have a stylish and presentable appearance. Therefore, when designing it, great attention should be paid to the finishing of the facade. Today the modern market is presented by a set of facing materials. The most popular among them is the decorative bark beetle plaster, which allows you to create original designer masterpieces.

This material is characterized by high performance, it is easy to apply and looks perfect in a different style direction. Facade plaster "bark beetle" is considered a unique finishing material. When covering the base, it creates a surface with many holes, strips and grooves.Due to this original texture, you can hide the flaws of the walls, to mask their irregularities.

Let out plaster on an acrylic and plaster basis in the form of a dry powder or ready-to-use mixture. Unusual design gives the coating a granular structure. It consists of small marble chips. Grain sizes can be different (from 0.8 to 3.5 mm). Depending on this, the relief of the decoration acquires small or large grooves.

The main advantages of plaster "bark beetle" include several advantages.

• High durability and environmental friendliness. The material is made from natural raw materials. The special production technology makes it reliable in operation.
• Low weight. The mineral fillers contained in the plaster make it easy.They reduce the level of mechanical stress on the structure of the building.
• Resistance to environmental influences. Plaster perfectly tolerates direct sunlight and temperature drops, it is not afraid of moisture. In addition, this finish does not fade and does not lose its original color during the entire period of operation.

• Fire resistance The material has a low ignition rate.
• Resistance to the formation of fungus and mold. The special composition of plaster mixtures reliably protects the surface from the development of microorganisms.
• Huge selection of colors. Although the base material is white, you can change its shade as desired.
• Affordable price. The market presents products of domestic and foreign manufacturers. Anyone can purchase material that fits his budget.

As for the shortcomings, they are few. If the bark beetle has been subjected to severe mechanical damage, it is difficult to repair them. To restore the appearance, you have to re-lining, removing the damaged coating. Using plaster is not easy. It requires special application technology.Often, to perform a complex decor without the help of experts can not do.

Decorative bark beetle plaster is offered on the market of finishing materials in two varieties: on the basis of gypsum and acrylic. Acrylic blend is applied using special technologies, thanks to which the facade is attractive. But in order for walls to acquire a visually rich decor, you need to take into account the many nuances of decoration. Sold material in buckets of different sizes. Mix can be applied on walls from TsSP and the concrete bases.

To give acrylic plaster the desired color, you must use a special color scheme. This is usually done with the help of computer technology on special machines, as it is difficult to manually obtain the desired shade. The composition of the material includes abrasive granules.At the same time, manufacturers can add various minerals and marble chips to it. The grain of the acrylic variety depends on the size of the abrasive and ranges from 0.1 to 3.5 mm.

The lifetime of the plastered coating is up to 15 years. The unique structure provides the perfect application of the mixture, which after drying is not exposed to external influences and does not crack. In addition, the material has a high adhesion. To obtain any color plaster, it is not necessary to additionally perform painting of the facade. The only drawback of acrylic plaster is the complexity of the finish.

Depending on which binding component is part of the plaster, the “bark beetle” is silicate and silicone. The silicate version is produced on the basis of liquid glass.It is characterized by microbiological resistance and vapor permeability. Silicone plaster is made from modified acrylics and silicone resin. It is resistant to chemical attack and is often used when working with stone.

To give the design a bright color, the mixture should be tinted to the desired shade. Gypsum-based material is easier to paint, as it is sold dry. When mixing it, you can add any dye. As for acrylic plasters, getting the actual color is much more difficult. Care should be taken during dyeing, otherwise the shade will be too saturated.

However, the material is not necessarily tinted: the plastered surface can be painted with enamel, choosing for this paint on the basis of plaster. Today, the modern design of the facades is dominated by the warm colors of the palette. Beautifully decorated wall decoration in yellow, red, brown and beige. It is necessary to choose a facade color taking into account the general style of registration of the land plot. A good option for country houses will be facing the facade of gray and green.In this case, it is not necessary to decorate the surface in a single color, it is better to create compositions consisting of several colors.

Facade bark beetle plaster is produced by many trademarks. The main sales leaders are Ceresit, Baumit, Dufa. Their products have proven themselves from the best side and received positive customer reviews. This plaster allows you to decorate the original surface and reliably protect building structures from the negative effects of the external environment. Work with such plaster is simple: the mixture is sold ready, you do not need to spend additional time on its production.

Special attention should be paid to the group of companies “Unis”, consisting of foreign and Russian manufacturers. Plaster "Unis" has high strength and durability. Mixtures are available in ready and powder form. The plastered surfaces with the effect of "bark beetle" are resistant to the formation of fungus and mold, they withstand low temperatures and do not fade in the sun.

The main point when working with a mixture of "bark beetle" is considered the correct calculation of its consumption.This should be done in order to prepare the required amount of solution, since its useful life is limited. If you prepare a lot of the mixture, the surplus will have to be thrown away. With its shortage will have to break away from the workflow, which would entail a poor-quality finish (the edges immediately grab, the texture is broken).

Exterior decoration of the house is considered the most crucial stage of construction work, as it gives the building the final image.

Finishing technology consists of several consecutive steps.

• First, carefully prepare the work surface. To do this, you need to install beacons on the wall and level the floor under them.
• Then priming is carried out. You can apply the usual and acrylic solution.The best option will be with greater penetrating power.
• After the base is ready, the mixture is applied. Facing the facade is best to make a coarse-grained plaster. The solution is spread on the wall with a steel spatula.

• In the event that it is necessary to decorate not the entire surface, but only a separate section, the adjacent walls are insulated with masking tape.
• The next step will be the creation of the invoice using a float. For this circular movements grater spend on plaster. At first, the drawing will not be very attractive. The final effect will be noticeable only after complete drying of the finish.
• The final stage is considered the coating of decorative finishes with protective varnish, which will give the surface a matte or glossy look.

During the work it is necessary to observe the thickness of the layer, which should be equal to the grain size. The method of application is similar to the classic plastering, but in this case the plaster is slightly stretched over the surface until the furrows form. It is impossible that the material during the formation of patterns stuck to the grater. If this is observed, you should give time to plaster for drying, then you can repeat the steps.

To date, there are many options for finishing facades with plaster "bark". Plastered surfaces look good in the design of one-story, two-story buildings. Unlike other types of facing materials, the bark beetle allows you to create an interesting relief and gives the building an individual image.

For lovers of the classics fit the design of the facade, which will be characterized by simple, rigorous forms, elegance. Finishing should be done with acrylic plaster, choosing light shades. Such a house will look harmonious and cozy. Red will also be a good choice for wall cladding (especially for large two-story buildings). To make the exterior harmonious, the roof should be laid out of the tiles, and in the bar an additional set of red brick arbors.

For small houses it is best to combine decorative plaster with other natural materials. A great idea would be to finish the facade, in which there will be inserts of natural stone and wood. In this case, the roof in this case must be made of tile. To emphasize the beauty of the facade, it is recommended to make florists near the house. Paths leading to the garden and recreation area, you can lay out a shell.

Most of the country houses in their design have balconies and terraces. It is desirable to plaster them into one invoice, but several colors can be used for decoration. Due to this, every detail of the architectural structure will be favorably underlined. It will look beautiful facing in light brown and beige. You can also make the upper floor and the balcony area in light shades, and finish the first floor with “bark beetle” darker tones. An interesting addition to this design will be a large staircase, the railing of which will be decorated with carvings.

For how to apply bark beetle plaster, see the next video.