Brickwork brings in the interior a unique charm and the very "zest". And if the outer cladding of a building can still be done using various types of bricks, then indoors, especially in an ordinary apartment, it is not always possible to use such a heavy finish, because additional load on structural floors can lead to extremely unfavorable consequences.
However, there is a way out - you can create a beautiful imitation of a brick wall. There are several options for such a finish, and you can handle each of them with your own hands. The final result depends solely on your imagination and personal preference.
Before starting work, prepare the fixtures necessary for making decorative "brick" cladding. The list will vary slightly depending on the finishing method you choose, but in general you will need the following:
The easiest imitation option to manufacture brickwork is drawing the corresponding elements of the cladding on a plain wallpaper or simply a painted wall.
Of course, in this case, there is no question of the realism and "bulk" of the masonry, however, the method has a number of great advantages, namely:
The disadvantage, as already noted, is the unnaturalness of the facing. And the finished result looks, to put it mildly, not very attractive. Therefore, it is recommended to use it only in some household and household premises type of dressing room, garage, etc.
For living rooms, choose a more effective method of imitating brickwork from the following ones.
Using masking tape, mark out the bounding paths
We mark the window according to the template with a narrow masking tape and paint over with "brick" acrylic
Homemade gypsum bricks look just as good as factory-made trims. The execution of such cladding does not require the performer to have special skills and large financial costs.
Make a mold for making bricks. The thickness of an individual element can be 5-20 mm. At a lower height, the bricks will quickly break, and the use of large-sized elements will lead to a significant increase in the consumption of plaster for grouting. In addition, too large bricks will visually reduce the area of the room.
Prepare a solution for the manufacture of cladding elements. To do this, dilute dry gypsum with water to a state similar to thick sour cream. Lubricate the form prepared at the last stage with soapy water or simple petroleum jelly and pour the finished mass into it.
Align the fill using an ordinary ruler. Leave the mold for 20-30 minutes, then turn it over and carefully remove the finished cladding. Paint the brick the desired color. Sometimes, to obtain the required shade, the product has to be painted in at least three layers. You can varnish the brick if you wish.
Start simulating brickwork. To do this, apply the markings to the section of the wall set aside for finishing. At the bottom of the wall, set aside the starting line from which you will begin laying the plaster stones.
To fix the bricks, use an adhesive specially designed for this type of work, for example, tile adhesive. Buy it from a related store.
Lay the first row of bricks in compliance with the selected joint width. Fasten further rows in a checkerboard pattern. Use a notched trowel to apply the adhesive to the wall. For more effect, you can gently break the outermost bricks in each row to make their edges look torn and uneven.
Leave the finish to dry for 1-3 days. You can check the exact drying time of the glue on the package.
An imitation of a brick wall can be made from a ceiling foam tile without a pattern. The recommended size of the "bricks" is 150x70 mm. A cladding made of elements with larger dimensions will look unnatural. The procedure for making bricks is extremely simple.
First step. Lay out the tiles. An ordinary gel pen will help you with this. Do not forget to leave small allowances for the tile joints.
Second step. Use a toothpick to push in neat, straight lines along the markings.
Third step. Make a crush. Take a lid from any tin can and cut an even strip out of it. Cut off the edges from one edge of the strip, making a "sting" no more than 2 mm wide. Use this tip to push the marking lines to the end.
Fourth step. Cover the selected section of the wall with ready-made bricks. Use tile adhesive for gluing. Start the cladding from the bottom edge of the wall. The seams do not need to be filled. Leave a 1 to 2 mm gap between the bricks.
Fifth step. Paint the finished veneer. Apply more paint to the gaps. This will create the most realistic imitation of brickwork.
Imitation of brickwork can be done very easily out of wood.
First step. Buy material for making "bricks". You can use plywood, for example.
Second step. Cut the workpiece into the required number of rectangular pieces of the same size.
Third step. Sand the front of each piece.
Fourth step. Prepare the markings on the wall.
Fifth step. Lay out the bricks according to the markings, starting from the lower opposite corners. Fasten the elements at the same distance corresponding to the seam thickness you have chosen. A gap of a couple of millimeters will be enough. Lay out all the bricks.
Sixth step. Paint or varnish the finished masonry.
The advantage of imitation of a brick wall made of wood is environmental friendliness and impressive durability.
Decorative bricks can be made with dry tile adhesive.
First step. Dissolve the dry component in water until a mixture is obtained with a consistency close to very thick sour cream.
Second step. Divide the resulting mass into 3 approximately equal parts and add a small amount of paint to each of them. Coloring components should have a different shade.
Stir each pile thoroughly. As a result, you will get a lot of beautiful and interesting divorces.
Third step. Roll each pile into a "pancake" and then cut the resulting product into identical bricks. Let the elements dry.
Repeat the above steps until you get the required number of bricks.
Fourth step. Cover the wall with finished bricks. Use tile adhesive to fix the elements.
Fifth step. Fill the seams with a specially formulated compound. It is best to keep the core slightly darker than the cladding.
Sixth step. Cover the finish with a couple of coats of varnish.
First step. Mix red and light ocher.
Second step. Add some whitewash to the mixture.
Third step. Treat decorative masonry using the tampon method. To do this, take a sponge, dip it into the thick mixture prepared in the previous steps, and evenly distribute the composition over the lining.
Fourth step. Take liquid paint of a brown shade or close to it. Spray paint over the veneer with a toothbrush.
For a more dramatic and natural look, you can use different tricks colors for each row. For example, you can treat the second row of masonry with hematite with cold, diluted water, cover the third row with a mixture of sienna and white, etc. Apply all coloring compositions according to the same tamping technique. Alternate shades in order.
Finish off with a couple of coats of varnish on the imitation brick wall. If you want to give the cladding a matte surface, carefully sand it with fine-grain sandpaper.
You don't need to be a great master to create an imitation brick wall yourself. Choose the method you like the most and start finishing in accordance with the instructions.
Happy work!
One of fashion trends in the decoration of the premises - a brick wall. Good for those who have a brick house. All they need is to beat off the plaster and slightly "shaman" what is available. What should the rest of us do? There are wallpapers and tiles "like a brick", but not all of them are far from being believable, and good ones stand almost like a natural brick wall. The best option in this case is a self-made imitation brick for interior decoration... Moreover, "bricks-tiles" can be done separately, or you can arrange the entire wall in one go.
The easiest way is if you have brickwork hidden under the plaster. Cover the plaster, clean the seams, prime and paint. The result is a natural brick wall. Moreover, it will look quite "old" and vintage. Those who are less fortunate will have to imitate this brickwork. The good news is that there are many ways, inexpensive materials available, to make “ brick wall»Can be used on concrete, drywall, plywood ... any more or less durable surface. By the way, most techniques take a little time. So, here's how you can make an imitation brick for interior decoration:
This is just a short list. There are several technological differences at each point. So imitation brick for interior decoration can be done in at least a dozen ways. Let's talk about some in more detail.
It seems reasonable to have the idea to replace the expensive brick-like finishing tiles with bricks loose on plates. But a brick is needed good quality, without voids, irregularities, underburning or burnt places. In general, a brick is needed expensive. Or old.
An example of sawn bricks ... but these are two "beautiful" parts
It is better to cut it with a circular saw with water cooling. The result is a decorative brick-like tile in a natural color. Tile thickness - at least 8-10 mm. The advantages are clear: low price, no need to paint - there is a natural color. This homemade brick tile is then glued to the walls using regular tile adhesive.
For a more pronounced color, you can cover with a matte varnish
And this is for the decoration of the outer corners
But there are also disadvantages: you need a brick of good quality, but you still have to find it. Plates can break when sawing. Only two of them are obtained with a beautiful surface - the extreme ones. The rest will have to be finalized manually, creating a relief. It is dreary, dusty, long, difficult, and it is not a fact that imitation of a brick will really learn "at the level".
For all its disadvantages, this method is used. And this is the only, perhaps, option for a home-made imitation of brickwork, which can be used for exterior decoration ... For these purposes (finishing the facade of the building), by the way, you can saw the brick in two halves. Everything is cheaper than buying tiles.
If "wet" or "dusty" work is not your strong point, but you can draw at least a little, you can draw a brick wall. Will be needed acrylic paints, brushes, a pair of natural sponges, masking tape, thick paper plates for mixing paints. When diluting paints, remember that acrylic paints darken as they dry. And one more thing: they dry quickly, but freshly applied ones can be removed with a clean cloth soaked in water.
The whole process in step by step photos
First, we prepare workplace: cover the plinth and the adjacent floor with polyethylene or old wallpaper (it is better to fix it with tape). We outline the borders with masking tape - at the top, on the sides. At the bottom, the limiter is a plinth, although in order not to get dirty, it can be removed.
It takes much longer to describe than to do it all. A beginner can draw about 30 squares of imitation brickwork in a day. For maximum likelihood, there are several secrets, which we will discuss below.
To make the brickwork painted on the wall as similar as possible to natural, there are several small secrets:
With some skill and diligence, it is possible to achieve that the painted brickwork looks like natural. The main rule is imperfection and heterogeneity.
The general idea is simple: a layer of plaster or tile glue is applied to the wall, a seam is cut / squeezed through it. After processing the edges of the "bricks" and seams, painting, a semblance of brickwork of varying degrees of plausibility is obtained. Everything is simple, but there are significant differences and nuances.
Imitation of bricks for interior decoration of premises from mortar, plaster (ordinary and decorative)
The first question that arises is: what solution and what is needed from? There are many recipes. Here are some options:
Regardless of what you make the solution from, it should be semi-dry, and should not leak in any case. It will not need to be leveled, so its plasticity is not important to you, and the adhesive ability will be provided by additives - tile glue and PVA. To adjust the consistency, add water in small portions.
The wall on which we will make imitation of brickwork does not have to be flat. It should be free of dust and dirt, crumbling fragments and particles. This is where the requirements end.
The process of preparing the wall is a careful approach: first they make the markings
Before starting work better wall prime. The type of primer depends on the substrate. If the wall is concrete or loose, go through the "concrete contact". It will bind crumbling particles, create a sticky surface, on which any composition fits perfectly. If we decorate plywood, gypsum board or other similar material, you can do without a primer, or you can smear it with diluted PVA.
First, paint the wall in the color of the joints between the bricks. Someone plans a gray-brown, someone white-gray. We cover the wall with paint of a suitable shade. On the prepared base using a narrow masking tape (1 cm or a little less / more), we apply the markings. The adhesive tape will mark the seams between the bricks, so we glue it horizontally, at a distance of about 6-6.5 cm from each other. When the horizontal lines are glued, we glue the short vertical ones. They are at a distance of 23-25 cm from each other - this is the length of a standard building brick, but decorative ones can be shorter.
Now we take the solution and apply it to the wall. The layers are not the same, the thickness is 0.3-0.5 cm. We apply it according to the “how it will turn out” type, without achieving an even surface, smooth transitions ... How did it happen, so be it. We do not allow only obvious bald spots through which the wall shines. We filled the area, took a flat trowel (grater), slightly smoothed what happened. We leave it until it dries slightly: so that when pressed with a finger, the composition is slightly pressed.
We apply the solution without worrying about beauty and the same thickness
We pry the ends of horizontally glued strips of adhesive tape anywhere (sticking, leave the "tails"), pull, removing together with the solution adhered to the tape. We remove the entire mesh. At the same time, the edges of the "bricks" are torn and uneven. This is fine. Even good.
We take a toothbrush or paint brush with fairly stiff bristles. With a toothbrush we go through the seams, removing the remains of the solution. At the same time, the edges of the bricks are rounded. Then we take a wider brush and use it to go through the surface, adding naturalness, removing too sharp edges. Leave to dry at room temperature for about 48-72 hours. You cannot forcibly dry - it will crack. Although, if you want to have cracks ... If the composition was not painted in the mass, it is up to painting.
This way of imitation of bricks for interior decoration takes less time: no need to glue tape. Apply a solution to the wall surface. Everything is exactly the same as described above, only the layer can be thicker - up to 0.8-1 cm. After waiting for the solution to "grab" a little, we designate the seams. Here again, there are options:
The second option is more accurate. But we must make sure that it is not too even. Although, due to the fact that the hand is shaking, the seam slightly "walks", which gives a more believable look.
Having made horizontal seams, we proceed to cutting vertical ones - also by hand. The width of the bricks is about 6 cm, the length is around 23-25 cm. Having finished, we are waiting for 12-14 hours. Until the composition grasps enough to pick it off. When the concrete begins to crumble with a strong pressure, we take a wide screwdriver (the usual one, which is a "spatula") and with it we pick out the solution between the cut strips.
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When the seams are cleaned, we take a stiff brush or brush, remove the remnants of the solution, crumbs. The bristles on the brush should be stiff enough. If the solution is dry, you can try more drastic measures - a metal brush.
This method of making an imitation of brickwork for interior decoration differs only in that instead of a knife we take an old hacksaw blade.
After waiting for the mortar to set and not creep, use a saw to mark the boundaries of the seams. Here you choose one of the methods described above. But there is no need to wait any longer: you can gradually paint the seams with a hacksaw. Long horizontal seams are made quickly, but with vertical seams it is not very convenient, since the canvas is not very suitable for short distances.
From afar and you will not understand that this is only an imitation of a brick
This method is good because there is no danger of "overdrying" the solution. You can do "jointing" as soon as the solution hardens a little. In this state, it is easier to round the edges of the bricks, giving them a natural "old age". Minus - you have to adapt, otherwise you can mess things up.
Another imitation of brick for interior decoration in an apartment or house can be cast: you can make gypsum tiles yourself in the form of bricks. To do this, an impression is removed from interesting specimens of bricks (a mold is made to form an artificial finishing stone), then a gypsum solution is poured into it. The resulting tile is used for wall decoration. This technology is good in that it allows you to prepare several forms in which you can make bricks. different colors for different rooms.
We find bricks interesting in shape and a few almost ordinary ones, but with various small defects. We will use them for casting the mold. It is desirable that there are at least a dozen of them, and better - more. More varied will be "artificial brickwork".
The result can be very similar to real masonry
On the side to be "multiplied", we apply grease or heated wax mixed with kerosene. This is necessary to prevent the silicone from sticking to the surface. When everything is dry, apply a layer of silicone sealant to the treated side. The layer thickness is 1-1.5 cm. We leave until the silicone is completely polymerized (the time depends on the type, it is written on the package).
You can also make the following forms: imitation of bricks with marine motives
When the silicone has hardened, we take the polyurethane foam and coat the mold without removing it from the brick. After the foam hardens, remove the brick, level the bottom of the mold so that it stands level. Can be used by filling with plaster mortar. It sets quickly, if you have a dozen forms in 2-3 days, you can make a tile for a couple of squares imitating a brick wall. By the way, gypsum solution can be painted in bulk. Then new cracks and chips do not matter - like a brick.
Recently, a white brick wall has become fashionable. If you are going to do just this, there is no problem: with a brush, the seams, the surface with a roller. If you want to have a not too monochromatic, add a little tint to the base coloring composition - gray, brown, yellow ... but at least pink or blue. Paint with this paint. Add more white to the rest and with this, lighter composition, add highlights using a semi-dry roller, sponge, brush. If desired, you can apply the upper "shadows" with silver, bronze, adding a little gold. Here, as you like best.
Imitation brick in the bedroom - it looks very stylish
If the seams in the imitation brick luggage should be darker, first go through them with a brush. Then paint over the very surface of the bricks with a roller with a short or medium pile. If you take a roller with an even shorter nap, dip it in paint of a different shade (lighter or darker - that's how it goes), in bronze, silver, gilding, etc. and with this roller, quickly, slightly touching, paint over the most protruding parts, you get an even more interesting effect. In general, you can experiment. With this approach, imitation brick becomes a design object and the main decoration of the interior.
People always strive to improve their home. The desire to renew the furnishings of the premises always finds an offer in the field of various design developments. The imitation of a brick wall in the interior of the dwelling arouses keen interest on the part of the population. To decorate a room with walls in the form of brickwork, you do not need to do this from natural material. It is enough to create an imitation of it. Few know how to make an imitation of a brick wall. Inventive people have come up with many ways to create various coatings walls depicting a brick wall.
Brick in the interior can look not only in the form of convex elements of the correct geometric shape. It can be imitated masonry made of wild stone or other natural materials.
You can create an imitation of brickwork with your own hands or purchase a ready-made decorative brick in the form of a tile. In hardware stores, they offer a similar material in a wide range.
Whichever option is chosen to imitate brickwork in the interior of the room, it is necessary to prepare the bases of the walls.
Before you start decorating the walls for brick with your own hands, you need to prepare the surfaces of the fences. The preparation is done in several stages:
There are various ways to make imitation brickwork. Here are the most popular ones:
One of the cheapest options to depict the appearance of brickwork on a wall is to paint the surface of a vertical fence. This can be done in 2 ways.
Option 1 implies performing the following actions:
In the second option, the seams must be done differently. Vertical and horizontal grooves are pushed through the wet putty. Do it with a suitable tool at hand.
Then the entire surface is primed and painted in the desired color.
The grooves are highlighted in a different color, and sometimes they are left in the same color as the entire wall is painted.
Brickwork can be depicted from plaster. This imitation of a brick wall with your own hands attracts with its simplicity. For this method, you need to stock up on a narrow sticky tape (scotch tape). They act as follows:
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In some cases, adhesive tape is dispensed with. The grooves are punched out under the ruler with a wooden stick.
For greater strength, the plaster mortar is prepared by mixing cement mortar with tile adhesive in a 1: 1 ratio.
Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall can be made using homemade tiles. To make tiles for a brick, you need to make a mold for casting a plaster decor.
At home, you can make your own silicone mold for casting decorative elements. To do it, proceed as follows:
Having received the finished shape, they begin to make decorative bricks. They make homemade tiles like this:
Before pouring, the bottom of the mold can be coated with a layer of dye. As a result, the finished tile will be painted in the desired color.
Plaster decor is also cast in polyurethane molds. Polyurethane is a more rigid material and practically does not bend.
Tiles are also poured into wooden formwork. The method makes it possible to obtain material with only a flat front surface.
DIY brickwork from gypsum tiles done in the same way as laying ceramic tiles on the walls:
Sometimes decorative elements are laid without seams. Small gaps between the tiles are rubbed with putty.
Imitation brick on the walls can be decorated in the form of wallpaper. Market building materials proposes big choice wallpaper with the image of brickwork.
Roll wallpaper on paper backing can be decorated in the form of brickwork of various shapes and colors with or without joining. Imitated paper-based masonry is one of the cheapest options for decorating walls like a brick.
Roll wallpaper on a paper basis is sold 50 cm wide and 10 m long. They are easy to cut into convenient lengths. Of all types of finishing interior walls paper wallpaper- the cheapest material.
A brick wall with your own hands can be made from vinyl wallpaper... The embossed vinyl covering well conveys the structure of the masonry. Convex shapes create a full-fledged visual perception of a natural brick wall.
The main advantage of vinyl coverings is their high moisture resistance, so vinyl surfaces can not only be wet cleaned, but also simply washed.
The material is easy to process. With the help of an improvised tool, the surface liquid wallpaper formed in the form of a brickwork relief. Pliable soft material allows you to create imitation of masonry elements of the most diverse shapes and colors.
Wallpaper is glued to the prepared walls quickly, and the gluing process does not particularly clog the room, with the exception of small wallpaper scraps.
An interesting solution is offered by designers in the design of wall decor in the form of foam bricks. Polyfoam is a soft, unusually light material with low thermal conductivity and high sound insulation. Decorate the walls with styrofoam like this:
However, it should be noted that the main disadvantage of this type of finish is its softness and fragility. In case of careless handling, the surface of the foam is easily damaged.
Repairing damaged foam areas is quite simple:
The surface of the flesh-colored wood perfectly conveys the color of the surface of the fired brick. A parquet board is used as a decor.
If the farm has the appropriate woodworking equipment, then the planks can be made independently.
Planks are best made from conifers wood. "Brickwork" in the interior of any room in the form of wooden bricks will add a special touch to the interior.
Wooden elements are fixed to the walls with a special wood glue. You can also use other adhesives (PVA, liquid nails, etc.).
To emphasize the texture of the wood, the boards are opened with furniture varnish.
Seams between masonry elements are best made from wooden battens. In no case should wet formulations be used. Moisture can saturate the wood and destroy its structure.
It does not matter what material they make do-it-yourself imitation of brickwork. The main thing is that the decorative wall decoration brings aesthetic pleasure from the perception of the interior of the entire room. All of the above materials are environmentally friendly and will decorate any interior in accordance with the tastes of the home owners.
Exists different options imitation of brickwork with your own hands. They allow you to create a surface that will completely repeat the brick coating. This makes it possible to embody exceptional design ideas into life, creating an interior that will be filled with beauty and comfort.
Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall is performed different ways... Some of them require the necessary skills, others are practically ready-made options... Each method is suitable for a specific case.
Currently, there are ones that completely repeat the texture of the brick. The advantage of such products is their low cost and ease of installation, which differs depending on the type of product. The following options are highlighted:
All options have their advantages and disadvantages, but there are ways to make an imitation of brickwork - exclusively with your own hands.
The use of corrugated cardboard sheets is a rather peculiar way that makes it possible to create a decorative surface, spending a minimum of materials for this. Work requires the following components:
Materials required for the manufacture of brick inlay from corrugated cardboard Advice! Thin cardboard - not the best solution... It will not allow you to create the necessary texture. If it is not possible to use thicker material, then you can go for some trick. It consists in the fact that the fragments are glued together to create the required thickness.
To imitate brickwork from corrugated cardboard, it is better to use dense material The technology consists in a sequence of actions:
Thus, it is possible to form decorative wall under a brick with your own hands, which does not require large financial costs.
Finished Corrugated Masonry This is a simple option requiring only the utmost care. The work is as follows:
On a note! To create a more interesting effect, color is added directly to the plaster. Then it is possible to create a play of shades, because the joints are painted in other options. Do not forget that if you paint the wall directly, then after drying, the shade will become slightly darker.
A brick wall with your own hands from fresh plaster can turn out without using a stencil. The technology is as follows:
These methods allow you to decorate only a newly made layer of plaster. If, after applying the plaster solution, some time has passed, and it managed to dry out, then it will not work to create a brick wall using the above methods.
This option is used when the idea of creating a wall for a brick came some time after plastering. In this case, for its implementation, a putty is used, which is pre-painted in the desired color.
Brick-like wall made of putty The general procedure is as follows:
Marking with masking tape for brickwork 
Thus, all work is done exclusively by hand. It is possible to form an excellent decorative surface, which will be the highlight of the interior. But you need to read that the question of how to make imitation of brickwork has not only a technical side. It is much more important to correctly fit it into the decor of the room, so that there is no unnecessary severity, thoughtlessness.
Brickwork is featured in many of the trendy interior styles. Imitation brick for interior decoration is an effective way to create a cozy and harmonious room design. The reception allows designers to gently focus on all walls or subtly emphasize a certain area of the apartment.
Natural brick has a lot of weight and volume. It creates too much load on the load-bearing floors, which is unsafe for residents. multi-storey building... And yet, such laying is not easy for a beginner in construction work.
Sometimes partitions are laid out of bricks in large rooms, which are left to "live" in a rough finish... You can use stone in point decor elements. For internal finishing works it is hardly used.
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Stone masonry as the main accent in the interior of the kitchen
There are many methods to create artificial brick wall, visually indistinguishable from the real one. Depending on the financial capabilities, preferences or imagination of the residents, you can choose a different texture, color, cell size. Find the best view for the chosen interior style in accordance with the building structure.
On modern market there are dozens of finishing materials decorative tiles with different levels of hardness, ready-made flat panels or dense wallpaper with an imitation of a characteristic pattern. If you wish, you can not buy special products at all by using ordinary plaster, tape or plastic stencil.
The main advantages of imitation brick products are the absence of pressure on the slabs. due to light weight and small thickness, thanks to which the volume does not steal from the space. And also, it costs much less than a real stone. It is much more convenient and faster to work with it.
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Spectacular look of ceramic tiles
The stores will find different variants finishing materials. Among them are several types of tiles, roll wallpaper, wide panels. Each decor element has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The complexity and speed of the laying process differ for each method. Read all instructions carefully and choose the most the best option... Be sure to consider physical properties materials.
She is the leader in ease of installation and handling. Possesses bright decorative qualities, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from the original texture. Suitable not only for interior rooms, but also for the decoration of balconies, loggias, terraces, external columns or walls of a building.
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Flexible tiles are available in a wide range of colors
Due to its elastic, bendable structure, it is convenient to lay it out on rounded planes, in the corners, for facing small architectural forms. The product is sold in a variety of colors, which allows you to interestingly combine shades, create catchy compositions.
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Let's consider the advantages of soft tiles and find out the reasons for its incredible popularity among master finishers:
Perfect "fake"
Products are resistant to high temperatures, practically do not burn, immediately melt and fade. This is the most important factor in terms of safety in the event of an unforeseen fire.
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The first step is to prepare everything you need:
It is best to buy a bucket with ready-made mass for tiles, which does not have to be diluted and brought to the desired consistency. However, a dry mix will also work if there is a good reason for it. Be sure to consult the store about which glue is best for working with the selected material, and read the recommendations in the instructions for the tiles.
Universal glue for flexible stone
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1 At the first stage, the wall is carefully prepared. It is leveled, polished, cleaned from the old coating.
2 Next, a primer is passed over it, which has antiseptic qualities. This will keep mold and mildew free from your decor. Provides a more tenacious bond between the tile and the wall.
Wait for the primer to dry completely. They begin to work in a room where the air temperature is not lower than 5 ° C.
3 Full surface simple pencil markup. Be sure to define the bottom and top row of masonry. Use a ruler and level.
Visual simplicity of soft tiling on corners and outside wall edges
4 Stir the glue with a flat tool and apply it to an area 1 m wide and 0.5 m high. The layer thickness should be no more than 3-4 mm.
5 Carefully level the glue mixture with a notched trowel.
6 Lay out the first row, work from bottom to top. If the first one started with a whole tile, then the second one is continued with half or a third, depending on the desired type of masonry. Cut the tiles with simple scissors.
7 Gently press the material against the wall and smooth it gently over the entire area.
8 Make sure that the distance between the rows is the same. This will make the seams look neat.
9 Before glueing the next section, go over the seams with a thin brush dipped in water. Flatten both vertical and horizontal furrows.
Before starting laying, remove all tiles from the packaging and mix them thoroughly together. This way you evenly distribute products, the shades of which may differ minimally.
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The finished panels are large and can be installed much faster. They are glued end-to-end, in rows, like puzzles. They immediately close a large area of the surface, so such a cladding is easy to do with your own hands.
Cladding panels with characteristic cage
Exists different types panels, depending on the material from which they are made:
PVC sheet panel instance
For interior decoration, the last two varieties are most often used. PVC is a high-quality plastic, and MDP is wood-based panels with plastic elements.
Let's take a look at the advantages of such designs:
Facing the balcony with TIR panels
There are models with insulation that back side supplemented with foam or mineral wool. They are suitable for cladding balconies or cold verandas in country houses.
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Depending on the direction of the drawing, the panels are mounted on the wall vertically or horizontally directly on screws or self-tapping screws. On flat surface sheets adhere perfectly to liquid nails or any other polymer glue. Heavy blocks can be planted on a cementitious adhesive mass.
There are structures that are installed on special frames that are attached to the wall with dowels. If the surface is not level, a special subsystem of metal slats or wooden beams... Many panel manufacturers sell ready-made frames with hooks on which the blocks are hung.
An example of fastening to a frame subsystem
If you buy the panels separately from the frame, make sure they match and can be used for a single installation. It is best to purchase designs from one manufacturer.
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It belongs to the types of rigid facing materials and is considered the most cost-effective option. It is very lightweight and aesthetically pleasing, allowing you to reliably imitate brickwork.
The elegant appearance of gypsum tiles
The disadvantage is the impossibility of decorating in rooms with high humidity, since gypsum is considered a highly hygroscopic rock. However, there are copies on sale with additional moisture-proof layers on the inside and outside of the stone. Such tiles can even be installed in bathrooms.
In addition to ordinary rectangular tiles, on sale you can find curly specimens in the form of corners, squares, triangles. It is necessary to glue such material to the composition with the inclusion of gypsum. To create aesthetic seams, it is necessary to purchase a grout, which is used to fill the space between the rows.
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This material is very strong, durable and resistant to low temperatures. Consists of sand, cement and water. Presented in many options for textures and shades.
By the way, you can make such a tile yourself if you find a silicone mold. Knead the solution with water and two equal parts of sand and cement until the consistency of thick sour cream. Pour it into the mold and wait until it dries completely.
Cement slab disguised as "wild stone"
Homemade tiles require external decoration, as well as the application of paint or varnish. It can be painted with color and applied with a protective coating.
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The most expensive option, but also the most spectacular. This finish looks expensive, noble, and exquisite. The tile has the highest performance.
Impeccable interior with clinker tiles at the head of the ensemble
It is made from natural, plastic clay that is pressed and fired at high temperatures. The result is an environmentally friendly and natural material that can be used to cover existing fireplaces, stoves, internal and external walls... It will last a long time without losing its bright appearance.
Clinker tiles are decorated in a variety of ways. Its surface can be smooth, rough, glazed or "untreated". There are dozens of colors and textures.
The process of gluing decorative tiles
Solid tiles are mounted on the wall following the same algorithm. Only the type of adhesive can differ. Choose the one that is preferable for the material from which the tile is made: gypsum, cement, clay, etc.
Process technology:
From the inventory, prepare the same tools that are listed in the section on installing soft tiles. Add a grinder with a disc designed for cutting stone or a hand-held circular saw.
Due to the severity of the material, the procedure is considered more complicated. It also includes an additional final step for sealing joints.
1 The wall is leveled, cleaned, covered with a primer
2 Carefully mark up with a simple pencil. Designate the upper and lower boundaries of the masonry, calculate the number of rows between them, draw perfectly straight lines
When calculating the distance between the rows, do not forget about the gaps for the seams. The average joint thickness in masonry is 8-12 mm.
3 Prepare the glue
4 Carefully study the instructions for packaging with tiles. Some heavy materials also need to be glued on the inside.
5 Apply the adhesive to the wall and level it with a notched trowel
Clinker installation
6 Press the tile to the surface for 10 sec. Beginning to work from the bottom up
Do not be lazy to check the evenness and symmetry of each row with a level.
7 To make the same seams, temporarily insert wooden battens or special calibrators between the rows. After the adhesive has set, they are removed and transferred to the next row
8 When the laying is completed, the joints are filled with a special grout. It is placed in a plastic bag with a cut corner, and gently squeezed into the hole. They work carefully so that the mass does not fall on the outer side of the tile
Wallpaper with a brick pattern is an inexpensive and easy way to add charm and sophistication to the interior. They look especially advantageous in the study, in the kitchen, in the hallway. Appearance rooms are changing quickly and irrevocably.
Wallpapers with such a pattern look stylish and catchy.
Please note that if the whole room is covered with wallpaper, such a print will visually reduce the space. Therefore, registration is permissible only in large rooms.
Wallpaper is glued in the traditional way, without special recommendations and additional instructions.
Pretty plaster masonry
Homemade options are among the most budgetary. If you try hard, you can imitate a brick wall, indistinguishable from the real one. Let's analyze the three most affordable and easy ways to simulate a brick with our own hands.
Expanded polystyrene is cut into tiles the right size 1 cm thick. For more similarity, the edges are melted with fire. Instead of reflowing, you can rub each tile in different places with sandpaper to achieve roughness, dents and bumps.
