The interior of the hallway should be given no less attention than the rest of the premises, because this is the first thing that guests see. Highly stylish look attaches fake diamond, which is used as the main material or as an additional accent. Create original design you can do it yourself, since decorating the hallway with decorative stone has a fairly simple technology.

Types of coverage

Before you get started, you need to choose the right finishing material. 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.

To the virtues concrete products relate:

Walls finished with such a stone can be easily cleaned of any dirt, and a worn surface can be quickly restored with paint. If you accidentally touch the finish with something hard, it will not leave marks and cracks will not appear.

Flaws:

• big weight;
• high price;
• the complexity of processing.

In order to cut individual fragments when laying, you will need a grinder and a diamond wheel, as well as certain efforts.

Advantages of gypsum coating:

This stone is chosen for decoration drywall walls that 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, such a finish should not be wetted and rubbed hard so as not to damage the surface. Treating the stone with special impregnation or acrylic-based varnish will help to avoid such damage. Also on sale is a gypsum stone with polymer coated- it is a little more expensive than usual, but it is not at all afraid of moisture.

If you wish, you can do it yourself: for this you will need a plastic or silicone mold, a dry gypsum mixture, coloring pigments. Buying all this is not a problem, in each hardware store large selection of mixtures and shapes. Self-manufacturing finishing material takes more time, but it saves money on repairs.

Facing stone prices

Facing stone

Finishing preparation

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 ​​\u200b\u200bthe openings and add 10%. If the decor will be located around openings, niches, in separate fragments on open walls, draw an approximate sketch of the finish and take measurements of each section. Then the area is summed up and 10-15% is added for trimming. When buying a material, it should be remembered that the amount of an angular stone is considered in linear meters, and the correct shape is considered in square meters.

Additionally you will need:

You can fix an artificial stone on liquid nails, cement-based or gypsum-based glue. The consumption of glue must be indicated on the packaging, so when buying, you should know the exact area of ​​\u200b\u200bfinishing and take it with a small margin.

If gypsum stone is used, a special miter box with high sides will be required for cutting.

When everything you need is acquired, you should start preparing the surface.

Step 1. Dismantling the coating

If the stone covers the walls of the hallway completely, the old coating is removed completely to the base. If separate sections are intended for decoration, the coating must be dismantled very carefully. On the wallpaper, the borders of the finish are marked with a pencil and carefully cut with a clerical knife, leaving a margin for stones 1-2 cm wide. The glue from the wallpaper is soaked with water and removed with a spatula, the walls are thoroughly washed. Also remove the paint, if it is peeling or cracked, clean off the loose plaster.

Step 2. Aligning the walls

Stone laying should be carried out on a flat, smooth surface - this will facilitate the workflow and increase strength decorative coating. Therefore, all small cracks, gaps, recesses are overwritten, and if there are differences of more than 5 mm, the entire area is better. Particular attention should be paid to doorways: deep cracks can form along the perimeter of the box, for which it is recommended to use a cement mortar to seal them.

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 irregularities of the puttied areas, and then wiped with a rag to remove dust. After that, the surface is treated 1-2 times with an acrylic primer. If wallpaper is located around the perimeter of the treated areas, the primer should be applied in such a way as to capture an edge 1 cm wide - what will be hidden under the lining.

stone laying

Decorative stone has jagged edges and consists of different sizes. Laying must be done in such a way that tiles of the same size are necessarily interspersed with larger or smaller fragments, and the seams do not match either horizontally or vertically. So 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, picking up the fragments in a certain order.

Step 1. Glue preparation

Pour dry glue into a container with 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 the consumption of glue. It is best to knead with a construction mixer, then there are 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 tiles from the corner of the wall, and this can be done both from above and from below. When laying 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 lined, start from the corner of the doors. For convenience, the wall can be marked by level with horizontal lines every 10-15 cm.

Now you can start styling:

Between the fragments, you can leave seams from 5 to 8 mm, especially if the stone is large.

After facing, the joints are filled with putty and embroidered, which makes the masonry more attractive. small tiles can be fastened closely, the main thing is that the joints do not match.

Step 3: Finishing the Corners

For lining interiors and outside corners you can purchase special corner tiles, which are more expensive than usual, but greatly simplify the workflow. If the budget is limited, you will have to adjust the stone yourself with a grinder or a hacksaw. There are 2 options here - lay the stone with an overlap or grind the edges at an angle of 45 degrees. When using the first option for external corners, open ends must be filed and tinted, otherwise they will stand out too much. In the inner corners, both ends are closed, so processing is not needed. The second option is more suitable for plaster products, which are conveniently trimmed with a miter box.

So, first determine right amount fragments, cut them from a certain side, process the sections with a file. Next, the stones are smeared with glue and alternately attached to the walls on both sides of the corner, carefully combining the joints. When the vertical of the corner is laid out, you can expand the masonry on the walls.

Step 4. Making the edges of the masonry

The edges of the masonry will look more attractive if the tiles are beautifully cut. The surface of the decorative stone has a clear texture, which makes it easier to trim the extreme fragments. Sawing with a hacksaw should be straight along the contour lines so that the cuts are the most natural. All cuts must be sanded with sandpaper.

Step 5. Seal the joints

Gypsum putty is diluted and carefully applied to the joints, in the corners, along the perimeter of openings and switches. For convenience, you can use a tight package, for example, from milk. One edge of the bag is cut completely, and on the other side a small incision is made. Fill the bag with a putty mixture and squeeze it into the seams with an even thin strip. If the solution is applied with a spatula, immediately wipe off the excess from the surface of the stone to avoid drying. After filling the joints, the putty is rubbed with a damp foam rubber sponge and left to dry.

Step 6. Finishing

The dried putty has White color, and therefore the processed places will stand out against the background of the stone. Paint will help get rid of light spots: in a small container, the pigment is diluted to match the color of the main coating and the patched areas are painted with a small brush. When the paint dries, the stone is covered acrylic varnish. In places where the walls are constantly touched, it is better to apply the varnish in 2-3 layers.

To make the coating more voluminous, you can highlight the edges of the masonry with a golden or bronze dye. There is another option: a coating of the same color, but more saturated in tone, is applied to an 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
Calculate the surface area intended for facing with artificial stone	S (wall) =AхB	A - wall length, B - wall height
Calculate the surface area that the corner elements of the decorative stone will occupy	S (corners) \u003d Lx0.2	L - angle length (linear meters), 0.2 - coefficient
Find the total area occupied by all corner elements	S (corners total) = S (corner 1) + S (corner 2)	-
Calculate the area of ​​the window and doorways	S=AxB	A - window / door width, B - window / door height
Calculate the surface area intended for facing decorative stone, taking into account the area that is 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 the required number of corner stone elements.	Measure and add up the height of the corners to be lined with decorative stone. L (total corners) = L (corner 1) + L (corner 2) etc. Increase the resulting length by 10%	L - length of corners (linear meters)

Video - Decorating the hallway with decorative stone

Modern style interiors often contain materials that have natural textures, since not everyone can afford the use of natural and brick. Decorative stones are placed on the wall to endow the atmosphere with respectability, and the variety of shapes and color palettes allows them to be used in all sorts of stylistic design directions. Like any building material, decorative stones have their own installation features and product selection rules. What does a layman who decides to bring natural decoration to his interior need to know?

Types of artificial products

Limited natural resources and difficult ways their processing makes natural building materials expensive. And the desire of people to equip premises in an eco-style does not fade away. What did they come up with to replace natural materials for wall cladding? Decorative tiles under the stone is modern solution decoration of walls or individual elements of the room. So, brickwork has become a familiar decoration of apartments from the inside.

Artificial facing material is made from gypsum, cement, sand and various additives. The output is a product that is not inferior in its performance characteristics natural analogue. Outwardly, it is difficult for a non-professional to distinguish, for example, from sandstone or shale.

Popular textures of artificial building materials are imitation of slate, brick and wild masonry. There are also products for internal and external work. The thickness of the stone varies from 1 to 8 cm. Depending on the purpose of the material, it is also used for floor coverings and for landscape design.

Material quality

In order not to make a mistake and achieve the desired effect of a noble interior or exterior, you need to carefully study the products offered on the market. decorative rock, the price of which, although lower than for natural material, is not so small as to neglect quality.

The front side of the product should not contain black blotches. These are such micropores formed during improper casting. Through these holes, during operation, water gets inside the material, and with a temperature difference, which is typical for cases of external use of decorative stones, it expands. As a result - cracking of the plates.

When choosing a decorative stone for interior decoration, one should compare the texture of the products with the dimensions of the premises. Small textures (slate) can visually expand the space, and such as brick look great on large areas.

Important! The material is supplied in packs, it is packaged in 1 square meter. A sign of quality is the absence of externally repeating stones in one batch. But it should be the same.

Basic installation rules

Laying decorative stone provides for the implementation of some installation rules:

• Facade cladding starts from warping with an indent of 10 cm. If you lay tiles without fulfilling this condition, you can expect that in winter time, after freezing of the soil, the lower masonry products will disappear. At interior decoration the entire wall, you also need to remember about the indentation for the plinth.
• The base and back of the product must be treated with concrete contact, primer or other similar solutions for better adhesion. On a brick and should be filled metal mesh and cover it with cement mortar, and then treat it with soil. Decorative stones on the wall are laid after complete drying plaster mixes.
• The adhesion of the material to the base occurs through special adhesives recommended by manufacturers of artificial stones.
• Treatment of the lining with a water repellent is mandatory. This is a tool that protects the porous structure of the stone from moisture.

Tool

Laying artificial material does not require any special tools. For facing you will need:

• level;
• roulette;
• cord for installing horizontal beacons;
• metal brush;
• an electric drill with a mixer for the preparation of grout and adhesive solutions;
• paint brush;
• trowel;
• Bulgarian;
• rubber mallet;
• syringe gun for filling seams;
• wooden rods, approximately 12 mm thick.

Some of the listed tools may not be used when working with a seamless method.

Decorative stone tile is mounted on a prepared wall. As with wallpapering or ceramic tiling, the substrate must be even. Although artificial material is lighter than natural, it still creates a large load on the wall. Therefore veneer plasterboard partitions decorative stone is not recommended. It is better to replace them with OSB sheets, on which the material is easily mounted.

Works are carried out at positive temperature. On particularly hot days, it is necessary to moisten the wall and the back of the plates with water. After three minutes of drying, you can start styling. If the reverse side of the stone has cement laitance or a glossy layer, it should be cleaned well with a wire brush.

Unlike ceramic tiles, the laying of decorative stone begins with its preliminary laying out on the floor. As mentioned earlier, the products are externally different. Therefore, laying out 1-2 square meters on the floor, rearranging and swapping tiles, you can achieve the best combination, which then remains to be transferred to the wall.

Laying technology

Tiled elements can be glued from top to bottom and vice versa. Both methods have their advantages. If the cladding is started from above, it is possible to avoid the mortar flowing onto the layer laid below, which is typical when laying from the bottom up. When installing the stone from below, the likelihood of tiles slipping is reduced.

The decorative stone is laid with an offset. That is, the vertical seams between the rows should not match. Then the wall or corner element will look natural.

The prepared solution (glue) is applied to the base and to the back side of the plate with a spatula. The calculated thickness of the adhesive layer should not exceed 10-12 mm. Then pressed with some force decorative element to the wall surface. It happens that the stone moves, the reason for this may be a liquid solution.

The option of laying with seams provides for the presence wooden rods the same thickness. They are installed end-to-end between the tiles, forming the same joint width over the entire surface.

Stitching

After the decorative stone in the apartment has seized with the surface, on the fourth day it is recommended to start grouting. Compositions for filling the inter-tile space must be selected according to the instructions of the manufacturer of artificial stone.

The grout is placed in a syringe gun or tight plastic bag, from which the angle is then cut off along the thickness of the seam. In order for the masonry to have a pronounced relief, filling is carried out to a depth of no more than 5 mm. The grout depth depends on the artistic concept of the design.

After laying the mortar in the seams and the beginning of its solidification, the stage of leveling begins. Use a curly spatula or spatula for this. The remains of the grout are cleaned with a brush.

The final stage

Decorative stones on the wall can be laid inside or outside the room, and after installation they should be treated with a hydrophobic composition. Such impregnation can further protect the room from cement dust, which is released from untreated artificial materials, and give expressiveness to the texture of the stone.

If it is necessary to embody the designer's artistic intent associated with painting the stone, then the characteristics of the product allow the application of paint and varnish compositions on them. Especially such a final stage requires a decorative stone made of gypsum.

Mistakes

Knowing the technology of laying artificial stones and having experience in ceramic tiling, it is difficult to independently install decorative elements without errors. To check the quality of the masonry, you can remove it after ten seconds at the time of gluing the product and look at the places where the material adheres to the base. If the back side of the tile is not completely smeared and there is a trace of glue on the wall that does not correspond to the area reverse side products, then such a masonry is doomed to failure.

The fact is that the solution is applied to the entire back side of the tile and when it is mounted on the wall it is well pressed down. Thus, part of the adhesive protrudes on the sides of the product and forms a single surface with the seam. The presence of voids can be traced by tapping on the facing rubber mallet. Drum sound is a sign of marriage.

Material properties

The tile "Decorative stone" is made of crumbs, alabaster, which indicates the naturalness of the components. This material is not hazardous to health, since it does not emit harmful impurities. The advantages of artificial stone are high thermal insulation properties, frost resistance, moisture resistance. This is all the same that is inherent in natural stones. In addition, the decorative material is superior in quality to the natural counterpart. Firstly, it is cheaper than natural and lighter. And secondly, artificial stone products are easier to process and install.

A variety of compositions of man-made stone products enable the consumer to choose the scope of their application. There are heat-resistant samples that are suitable for laying fireplaces. Decorative stone in the kitchen as an apron must be resistant to moisture. Also used material for bathrooms: both on the floor and on the walls.

Stone in the interior

The decorative material fits so harmoniously into modern apartments and is combined with other building materials that ideas with its use have become available to everyone. When planning a renovation, a person looks at examples of interior design for inspiration, in order to then implement the designs he likes in his apartment.

Having studied the catalogs with repairs modern apartments, you can select popular places for decorating with stone material:

• columns, bar counters, arches;
• fireplaces;
• decorative stone in the corridor;
• kitchen apron;
• slopes, corner elements;
• balconies, loggias;
• baths and pools;
• house facades.

Decorative stone: price

In the building materials market in 2016, artificial material, which is not inferior in its properties to natural stone, costs around 1 thousand rubles per square meter. The invoice "rock" and "slate" will cost the consumer 1350 rubles. It will be cheaper. Its producers estimate it at 850 rubles per square meter.

Separately, you can purchase corner elements with the listed textures. Their cost is calculated per linear meter and varies from 1200 to 1300 rubles.

In Russia, for seven years now, the idea of ​​creating a business for the production of artificial stones has been flourishing. There are programs for calculating the economic model of production facing material, classified technologies and even special molds for casting.

The maximum of sophistication, chic and originality is able to add decorative stone both to the interior and exterior. It combines aesthetic appearance and excellent performance.

But, in order for the decorative element of the interior to last as long as possible, while maintaining an excellent appearance, you need to know important rules and some nuances of stone laying. More on this later in the article.

Decorative stone - an exquisite interior element

Decorative stone looks great in the decoration of fireplaces, door and window openings. It also blends flawlessly with a variety of ways to organize aquariums and fountains, as well as indoor plants. Of course, at the mention stone walls immediately comes to mind living room with a fireplace and furniture in a classic style.

If you decide to add a touch of chic and aristocracy to your interior by decorating the entire wall or a separate part with a decorative stone, then you should remember its important feature. To illuminate such a room, much more light will be required, since in low light the finish will seem too gloomy. However, this problem will be slightly solved by alternating decoration with decorative stone and light plain wallpaper, paint or plaster.

Advantages of decorative stone

Firstly, the decorative stone in your interior will be a wonderful highlight that guests will immediately pay attention to.

Secondly, it is very easy to work with it, thanks to its light weight and correct forms. In addition, the stone does not need special care, any detergent will suffice.

Thirdly, decorative stone is an environmentally friendly material, it is resistant to corrosion, fungal and other bacteria.

Fourthly, it is very reliable, so it will serve you for many years, while maintaining all its qualities.

Fifth, wide selection colors, structures and style of execution allows you to create an interior that fully satisfies all your desires and needs.

Types of decorative stone

The most common are decorative stones based on:

• cement mortar;
• plaster.

Gypsum decorative stones are not able to withstand high humidity, so they are usually used in rooms with low humidity, for example, in a bedroom, corridor or living room. Decorative stones made of cement mortar, on the contrary, are moisture resistant, so they can be used in the bathroom, kitchen, etc.

To date wide application found artificial decorative stones imitating brick and slate.

The brick fits perfectly into the interior of the balcony, bedroom and corridor, is able to create both strict and fashion design premises.

Slate is the only type of decorative stone that creates a solid stone surface. Each element of slate has a bright personality and the composition of such a stone looks very impressive and charming.

Among natural decorative stones sandstone, limestone, marble, granite are very popular.

The color palette of marble is very wide, the most popular are brown, black, red, beige and, of course, white. Even the most captious person will not remain indifferent to such a decorative stone.

Sandstone is coarse, medium and fine-grained, its color palette consists of three shades: red, green and chocolate. The scheme of its laying is simple - hewn sandstone stones are laid in the form of a mosaic pattern, a uniform alternation of horizontal and vertical elements.

Limestone is an alloy of stone different size laid out in a horizontal row. It can be yellowish, white, gray and pink.

Preparatory work

Before starting the installation of decorative stone, it is important to carefully prepare the surface. First you need to remove the remnants of old wallpaper, paint, stains, grease, etc. Ideally flat surface you can not achieve, as the stone will hide all the flaws. It is more important to check the adhesion of the surface. Spray the wall with water and pay attention to those areas where water is not absorbed, but forms drops (if any, of course). These places should be carefully machined, then again check the surface for “sticking”.

Before laying the facing stone, lay out the future drawing on a flat surface, this will help you see how the composition will look on the wall, eliminate confusion and ridiculous drawings in the process.

Technology of laying decorative stone

General rules

In order to lay a decorative stone with your own hands, it is not necessary to have a design education, it is enough to trust your intuition and imagination, the finishing material itself will complement the rest.

Installation of the finishing stone should be carried out at a temperature of +5 C to + 30 C. If the temperature is higher, then 25-30 minutes before starting work, moisten the surface and back of the stone with water.

Before laying, inspect the decorative stone, very often its shade depends on the side of the inspection. It is better to ask the manufacturer which side it is better to lay out.

To begin with, it is necessary to make markings on the wall in increments of less than fifty centimeters in order to have an idea of ​​​​how the stone will be placed and where to fit the joining decorative elements.

Tools needed for laying decorative stone: construction mixer, level, spatula, block for leveling stones, iron brush, a small brush, a bucket of water, a special brush for stripping seams.

For laying decorative stone, glue sealant or liquid nails are suitable.

It is best to start gluing tiled elements from the bottom of the corner.

The most important part of the work is giving bizarre forms to the composition. This requires imagination, a knife, pliers and sandpaper.

If you need to adjust the stones to size, then use grinder, a special hacksaw or pliers, then use sandpaper to bring the surface to a perfect look. It is important to remove it if there is a foamed cement base.

Start the tile adhesive so that you can use the entire mass within 15-20 minutes, since after that the glue will begin to harden. The consistency of the glue should be creamy, for example, like toothpaste. The adhesive mixture should be applied 3-4 cm thick using a notched trowel.

During laying, the stone should be pressed with a relatively large force so that excess glue comes out, but it is important to ensure that the adhesive does not get on front side stone, as it will be quite difficult to remove.

Some decorative stones are not uniform in size. In this case, for a more spectacular look, lay them in a chaotic manner. Remember, a decorative stone does not like to rush, as the rows can simply “float”. This material can also be used outdoors. However, laying is best done in warm weather and using special glue.

Methods for laying decorative stone

Stone laying can be done with or without seams, it depends on personal wishes.

The seamless option for laying decorative stone is simpler and faster.

Finishing stones should be laid out as tightly as possible, resulting in an almost monolithic surface. During work, it is important to ensure that excess glue is removed in time, otherwise it will be difficult to do this in the future.

More time-consuming is the process of laying decorative stone with jointing. However, this option is the most popular, as it looks more impressive.

Stones are attached to each other at a certain distance. To make the perfect seams of the composition between the rows of stones, lay the same pieces of drywall or fiberboard with a width of no more than 1 cm.

After fixing all the stones and completely drying the glue (about 1 day), they begin to putty the seams. In order to facilitate this process, you can fill, for example, a milk bag with putty and make a small hole to gently squeeze the mixture evenly into the seam. Then we take an ordinary sponge, remove excess putty and carefully wipe the stone.

Finishing

To preserve the performance properties, decorative stones should be treated with a protective impregnation varnish, which is mainly supplied with the stone. But, before applying this protective layer, you need to thoroughly clean the surface from various contaminants and dust. Before applying varnish to the entire decorative composition, test the unused stone. If you are completely satisfied with the level of gloss, then you can proceed to the processing of all the stones on the wall. If the degree of gloss is insufficient, then cover the surface with an additional layer of acrylic clear varnish. If, on the contrary, the gloss level is too high, then dilute the impregnation varnish with ordinary water.

If you want to give more decorativeness to your interior, you can paint the surface of decorative stones with paint of more expressive color shades.

If you carry out the decoration yourself, then the cost of laying with decorative stone, of course, depends on the height of the stone laying, thickness, width and height of the elements, surface topography, type of glue and grout. If you decide to use the help of a professional, then the price of the work, in addition to the above nuances, also depends on the qualifications of the specialist and on the complexity of the installation.

Laying decorative stone - photo finished compositions:

Errors when laying decorative stone

The most common errors when laying decorative stone:

• the seam between the stones is too wide, which spoils the overall impression of the decorative composition;
• a poorly primed wall, which can lead to some stones falling off;
• scratches, chips and other damage to the decorative stone during cutting will spoil the look of the cladding;
• not responsible attitude to the row of finishes will greatly spoil the appearance of the installation;
• not right choice the shade and texture of decorative stone can negatively affect the entire interior of the room.

Although laying decorative stone with your own hands does not require special knowledge, take this process responsibly, and you will be very pleased with the result.

Laying decorative stone - video:

Laying artificial stone is possible, both indoors and outdoors. Each case has its own nuances and cladding technology.

Today we will look at how to install a facing decorative stone at home, how natural stone differs from decorative stone, and how to glue a decorative stone with your own hands.

Material Features

Laying decorative stone on the wall is due to the advantages that allow you to create a modern interior look and at the same time abandon high costs. Natural stone is distinguished by its high cost, in addition, the irregular shape requires constant trimming and grinding of the material. This complicates the installation process and creates a large number of waste. Advantages of artificial tiles:

• Durable.
• Durable - due to additives, facing stone surpasses some types of natural elements in strength.
• Various colors fit into any interior.
• If you fix a gypsum stone on drywall, then it becomes possible to additionally insulate the walls.
• The correct shape of the tile speeds up the finishing process.
• Additional soundproofing properties.

Types of decorative stone

Finishing material for walls differs in its composition. Therefore, having studied the features of each of them, you can independently choose options for facing surfaces on the street and in the house. Artificial stone is made in several ways and is divided into the following types:

1. Ceramic - annealing at high temperature is required to create.
2. From plaster - ideal when it happens inner lining. You can make tiles at home. Appearance is difficult to distinguish from natural. Not used as an outdoor element due to instability to cold.
3. Concrete - concrete acts as the main component, so the cladding is heavy and not always appropriate as an interior decor. Resistant to frost and negative atmospheric manifestations.
4. Acrylic - plastic in the molding process, manufacturing is allowed at home.
5. Flexible - modern element cladding, in which sandstone is applied in a thin layer on a flexible surface.

Where is the use of artificial stone appropriate:

Place:	Description:
yard	A wide range makes it possible to design not only the outer walls of the house, but also paths, gazebos and fences.
Facade	Installation on the foundation creates additional protective properties from wind, rain and frost. The base is most susceptible to mechanical stress.
Fireplace	The decoration of stoves and fireplaces has long been made, both natural and artificial materials. Even brick-like tiles are suitable, which can withstand high temperatures.
Arch	Interior portals without doors are made in random order. Wallpaper, plaster, painting goes well with the finishing material.
Entrance door and hallway	Facing works begin from the corner; for the opening, tiles prepared in advance in shape are used.
Window	The room looks beautiful, in which not only the interior portals are trimmed with stone. An apartment with a clear zoning of space looks advantageous.

Required styling tools

For laying artificial stone, videos and photos serve additional sources information for any newbie. Step by step process preparation and finishing I will describe. Before laying a decorative artificial stone, you need to prepare the surface and the tool necessary for facing.

First of all, you will need:

• Drill with nozzle for glue kneading - dry cement mortar or special glue requires dilution.
• Building level.
• Metal brush.
• Rubber mallet.
• Syringe for grouting.
• Crosses and stitching material - if the laying method is used with seams from 0.3 to 0.8 mm.
• Brush.
• Hacksaw and grinder.

Important! What to glue gypsum and decorative stone on? Literally all bases are suitable for this: wooden, metal, brick, concrete. Styrofoam is used to insulate surfaces, on top of it it closes GKL or OSB.

Laying decorative gypsum stone (video)

Substrate preparation and laying

The finishing plane is pre-prepared for future installation. In order to properly glue the stone, the old finishing layer should be removed, if necessary, leveled with putty. Further actions are carried out according to the following scheme:

• It is allowed to cover the walls with a primer using deep-penetrating compounds.
• Ragged stone and other types of material are pre-mixed with each other - panels from different packages are mixed. Thus, fragments that can shade each other are mixed.
• In the process of manufacturing or purchasing, it is necessary to prepare a larger amount consumable. On average, 10% is added to the calculated indicator.
• The side with which the panel is applied to the wall is cleaned - should be absent thin layer cement.

• The liquid adhesive solution is kneaded according to the instructions using a drill with a mixer nozzle - follow the proportions and do not prepare a large amount of the mixture. How much glue is needed? - the amount of glue that can be worked out in 15-20 minutes is diluted.

Important! Adhesive for laying decorative stone is produced according to all parameters and GOST. In some cases it is allowed independent creation mixture on which the stone is fixed.

• The tile may break - this is an additional reason for purchasing material with a margin.
• If there is an angle on the surface to be trimmed, then the design begins specifically with it. An artificial stone should be glued to the base with a pre-applied adhesive solution. A layer of 0.5-1 cm will be sufficient.
• For greater strength, the mixture is also applied to the tile - this allows you to better glue the decorative element to the base.

• By lightly pressing the tile into the wall, the excess adhesive solution protrudes on the sides and must be removed as quickly as possible.
• Most interesting option styling - embroidery. For this, wedges and crosses are used. Make sure that the materials do not "float". Move on to the next element only after grasping the previous one.
• A special syringe helps to complete the stitching. The mixture is laid no more than 5 mm and after drying it must be overwritten. This work carried out no less than a day after the completion of the finishing.

Important! How much jointing material to put depends on the thickness of the artificial stone used.

After 12 hours, when the design is completely dry, the final stage begins - the application of a water repellent to the surface. This creates a thin protective film, which preserves the appearance of the cladding. The water repellent protects the stone from ultraviolet rays and moisture. Suitable for application with a brush. Examples of high-quality design are found even at home. For this, it is necessary to adhere to the standards of preparation, kneading adhesive solution and sequence of laying the material.

A water repellent is not needed if the surface is finished inside the housing. In this case, varnishes are suitable, which will slightly change the color of the stone and make it a couple of tones brighter. There are also matte solutions that look spectacular in most interior solutions.

Photo gallery of finished works

It is described what an artificial stone is, from what materials it is made. How to glue gypsum-based cladding to surfaces. Usually, gypsum cladding is glued to the walls. tile adhesive.

What is a decorative stone

Decorative stone is a type of tile used for wall cladding, it has a texture that imitates natural stone. This finish is laid both inside and outside the building.

Inexpensive alternative to natural stone for interior wall decoration

Artificial stones are much cheaper than natural ones. But, if they are made of cement or gypsum, then they do not contribute to the heavy load of the walls. They are easy to install as they stick like ceramic tiles. If part of the coating is damaged, it is easy to replace it. This finish is durable and will last a long time.

Types of finishing materials under the stone

Finishing can be made of gypsum material, quartz, acrylic, concrete, porcelain stoneware. It can be of various textures and any colors.

Plaster boards

Gypsum tiles for wall decoration inside the building consist of gypsum, sand, water, modifier. Modifiers strengthen the material, making it longer service life. They can sell smooth tiles, as well as imitating bricks, cobblestones. This material does not cause allergies.

Gypsum stones

Since gypsum is lightweight material, then it can be glued even to walls that cannot withstand heavy loads. This is an environmentally friendly material. It is soft, which makes it easy to shape and handle. It doesn't ignite or melt. It does not change under the influence of direct sunlight.

Do-it-yourself internal laying with a finishing stone made of gypsum: how to lay out

Before starting work, it is necessary to calculate the amount of material required. Also calculate the total area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe place that is trimmed with stone. Subtract the size of window and door openings from the total area. And then add 10% for material overrun.

Necessary tools and materials:

• plaster glue;
• putty knife;
• notched trowel;
• primer;
• miter box with a saw;
• roulette;
• building level;
• roller;
• capacity.

When gluing, 9% PVA glue is added to the tile adhesive.

What do they stick to

Gypsum-based artificial stone is glued to concrete, brick, plaster walls, plasterboard surfaces. Be sure to carry out work at an air temperature in the room above +10 degrees.

If you want to glue on wood, then you first need to mount the reinforcing mesh.

If the finish is glued to non-standard walls, for example, to tiles, then it is better to make a layer of material that is connected to these types of surfaces. Connects well with tiles and with facing this type of tile adhesive.

How to prepare the surface: mandatory requirements

First you need to level the walls, so they are plastered. Then the surface is primed, applying a composition having deep penetration. This is done with a roller, spreading the primer in a container.

When priming, it is very important not to forget about safety precautions. The primer must not come into contact with the eyes or skin. To do this, you need to use goggles and rubber gloves, and carry out the work with the utmost care. But if the solution still gets on the body, then it must be washed immediately. running water, and when allergic reaction- contact a specialist.

And then, when the wall is completely dry, it is puttied.

The choice of adhesive composition for cladding with artificial gypsum stone

Tile adhesive is suitable, also Knauf Perflix, Volma Installation. A special glue brand Monte Alba is also sold.

Glue consumption per 1 sq/meter

For 1 sq / m of the surface with a 6 mm adhesive layer applied, 3.1-4 kg of Eunice tile adhesive or 4-6 kg of Volma tile adhesive are consumed. Can also be glued with tiles Knauf glue, while its consumption per 1 sq / m with a layer of 6 mm - 3.5-5 kg.

How to start laying

First, they begin to lay the starting row. In order for it to be laid evenly, they use a tape measure, a building level, a coloring cord. 2 dots are marked. Then a coloring cord is stretched between them, a line is drawn with a pencil.

Another line can be drawn along building level. Apply glue on the wall to an area of ​​1 sq / meter, then it will not dry prematurely. Apply glue to the finishing material. It is smeared over the surface with a notched trowel. Then a stone is applied to the wall and briefly fixed.

If you want to cut a decorative stone, then this is done using a miter box and a hacksaw with a fine tooth. Then the cut surface is polished with fine emery. You can lay stones close to each other or leave gaps on purpose, in order to then fill them with grout or sealant. If the glue comes out, then it is immediately washed with a moistened sponge until it dries.

How to lay under the wallpaper

Professionals do not recommend gluing a decorative stone on top of the wallpaper.

Such work can be done in 2 ways:

1. First, decorative stone cladding is glued to the wall, and then you can glue paper wallpaper. Initially, the main part of the stones is glued, putting aside the facing for the figured finish. Then glue the wallpaper itself.

And after a day, you can glue the remaining stones on the wallpaper for curly design. This is a rather narrow strip, and the stones do not completely lie on it, that is, they will not peel off afterwards.

2. The second way - first, wallpaper is glued up to the border, from where it is planned to glue the artificial stone. The wallpaper is cut along the border and pasted. When they are completely dry, you can glue decorative stones so that the wallpaper goes under them at a distance of no more than 1 cm.

How to fix on the stove with separate elements

Gypsum boards should also be puttied beforehand. And apply primer on top.

How to lay on a bare concrete wall

The concrete wall must be coated with a high penetration primer. This will increase its adhesion. Then artificial stones are glued.

How long should the first row of gypsum tiles dry

It all depends on the glue, the instructions should say for what period of time the glue sticks the tile to a stationary state. It could be 20-30 minutes as well.

Decoration of lining with imitation of artificial stone

For the design of facades, frost-resistant plates with minimal porosity are used.

It is possible to overlay ledges, columns, arches, corners with a stone in the apartment.

Preparation for painting

If you did not lay the stones closely, but there are seams, then fill them with grout or the adhesive used.

Fill the seams with a syringe gun or a special bag for filling voids. Do this carefully so that the solution does not get on the front side of the cladding.

When the glue begins to set, but has not yet completely hardened, rub all the seams with a spatula.

Opening varnish

Coat the entire face of the artificial stone with acrylic or polyurethane varnish. This will create a reliable waterproofing and extend the service life. The varnish will dry completely in 3-4 days.

Decoration under natural "wild stone"

If a gypsum stone has no color, then it is painted in a certain color. Then, after the paint dries, it is varnished.

"Stone wall" in the interior: photo examples

In dry rooms, decorative shell rock, sandstone, cobblestone, slate look best. In rooms with high humidity- artificial granite, marble.

How to put in the kitchen

The kitchen is a room where there can be increased humidity, and grease can also get on the walls. Therefore, it is imperative to coat it with varnish after laying the cladding.

Decor in the living room

If the living room is made in country style, then a sticker of a stone imitating sandstone or raw granite is very suitable. And if in the loft style, then the walls are decorated with decorative bricks.

lining in the hall

If the style of the hall is classic, then imitation of light marble will look good. If there is a fireplace in the hall, then it can be overlaid with decorative bricks.

Design in the bedroom

Bedroom in ethnic, mediterranean style well suited jewelry made of stone of natural colors. It is best to highlight the places of the walls on which the decorative cladding is pasted.

In the nursery

Gypsum-based stone is hypoallergenic. It consists of natural materials, Good for children's room.

Surface care

To care for the gypsum-based surface, you can use a vacuum cleaner, cloths moistened with water. Do not rub the surface with abrasive materials and detergents. If the cladding is treated with varnish after gluing to the wall, then its durability increases.

Gypsum artificial stone is an environmentally friendly material that is suitable even for allergy sufferers. If part of the finish is damaged, it can be very easily replaced.

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