Decorative plaster under a “fur coat” - with your own hands no worse than a master! Applying decorative plaster “fur coat” How to make a fur coat for your home

Probably each of us is familiar with this plaster. We remember it from school or hospital corridors, but we know little about its features and properties. On modern construction market Improved versions of plaster have appeared, which were previously made by mixing cement and sand, and today we will talk about them, and also find out what application technique the plaster coat has and how to make a plaster coat with your own hands using video tutorials.

Why a fur coat?

Exactly textured look, which is obtained by adding to plaster mixture fine ground stone made it possible to call the building material a fur coat. Using factions different sizes, you can reduce or, conversely, increase the relief of the finish. Decorative finishing material has some advantages:

• The low cost of dry mixtures makes it possible to treat large areas - most often these are the outer walls of a house
• Thanks to the synthetic polymers that are present in the popular plaster, the plaster is elastic and durable.
• Tinting of dry material is allowed - thanks to this, a boring house facade can turn into a special and individual one
• Soundproofing and thermal insulation
• Simple restoration of a damaged area, in which the only problem can be choosing the right paint color

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• Ready-made solutions are used for interior spaces, as they are distinguished by their high cost, although they can even be colored
• Dry mixtures that need to be diluted strongly attract dust, which leads to rapid contamination of the surface. This deficiency can be corrected by washing the walls with water from hoses.

What do you need to apply it yourself?

Before we look at popular manufacturers of dry and ready-made fur coat plasters, let’s look at what tools you can use to create a plaster solution yourself:

1. Bucket or mixing container
2. Sifted sand
3. Cement
4. Stirring tool – wooden or plastic stick
5. Broom

The manufacturing and application process is quite simple, but at first glance it may seem impossible. By the way, in this case wooden stick It also serves as a material against which a broom, previously lowered into the plaster, beats. The most important thing is to position the materials correctly so that all the coat of plaster is sprayed in the direction of the wall.

Important! When using a simple solution, subsequent painting of the surface is allowed.

The disadvantage of creating cladding using a broom is that you will not be able to properly process a large area of ​​the wall. Use this method on small areas. If the option with a broom does not surprise you, then you can use a roller to apply the fur coat. At the same time, select relief elements. First of all, plaster is applied to the wall, which is then given relief thanks to the above-mentioned roller. In order for decoration to achieve the desired effect, you need to have some skills, otherwise the decoration will look awkward.

If you have a compressor, then applying coat of plaster will be much easier. By choosing the right gun that connects to the compressor, you can very quickly fill the entire surface with plaster. Using a spray gun, the consumption of plaster under a fur coat will be significantly reduced, since the technological processing process mechanized way means applying an even and thin layer of the mixture. Hoppers for plaster are sold in specialized stores, where competent specialists will help you choose a nozzle for the desired fraction of fur coat.

Preparation and application

Plastering begins only after performing a number of actions that are related to the preparation of the base. If you decide to leave new house, then the walls just need to be coated with a primer, but for old houses everything is a little more complicated:

1. Examine the treatment area - if there are cracks or depressions on the surface, they must be eliminated with ordinary cement mortar. All dirt, dust and greasy spots also needs to be removed
2. Using a spatula, tap the walls - if the old coating does not peel off, then you can start applying the primer. This action performed when all finishing work is carried out outside
3. If you decide to cover with plaster with a fur coat internal surfaces, then be sure to remove the old finish
4. The primer is applied in several layers. Only after complete drying can you begin decorating

Important! Gypsum mortar is suitable for use in interior spaces Houses. It dries quickly, has a good texture, but is not susceptible to moisture. If you want to issue a private house, its base and walls on the street - use cement-based compounds.

There are several ways to plaster walls with fur coats. The most common one is:

• The technology is to sketch plaster mortar on the walls with sharp movements, after which the mixture is leveled on the wall using a board or trowel
• The main layer will require plaster with a thicker consistency

Secrets of working with finishing materials:

1. Repairs should be performed at temperatures from +5 to +27 degrees
2. Hitting straight sun rays negatively affects the finish, since when quick drying As a result, the surface may crack and crumble. IN summer time the base should be constantly moistened - use a sprayer for this purpose
3. In order to obtain an excellent façade decor, the fur coat must be applied in three layers. Each subsequent one must be applied after the previous one has completely dried.
4. You cannot skimp on primer, since adhesion is a decisive factor in the durability of the entire coating
5. If you want to paint the cladding, use natural pigments. Painting is allowed using asbestos, manganese, hot coal or iron ore
6. Pebble mortar can create different textures when applied - using a broom and stick you will achieve better graininess, and using a brush you will get a smoother finish

Popular manufacturers of plasters

The construction market offers a wide range of structural and textured plasters that create on surfaces interesting decor. In the table below we consider the features of some plasters, fur coat plaster with prices, areas of application and characteristics:

Let's look at the price list for plaster coat, cost of work per m2:

• On average, the cost depends on the area that needs to be treated. To save money, you can prepare, clean and prime the walls yourself
• Prices vary between 340-500 rubles per sq.m.

After watching the master class for beginners and choosing the device with which the plaster will be applied, you will be able to achieve excellent results if you select a high-quality and certified solution in advance. The manufacturers' catalog presents Shuba plaster and photos of houses finished with it.

Another option decorative finishing building facades is the so-called house under a fur coat. This idea for decorating a residential building and garden buildings was known back in the last century and was actively used in summer cottages In the countryside. The technology for applying plaster under a fur coat is quite simple, fast and cheap, now we will prove it to you.

Shuba plaster is an application of sand- cement mortar sprayed onto the surface of the building. This process even a beginner in the construction business can carry it out, because all you need is a solution, a broom, a stick and a trowel. The process of applying fur coat plaster to a house is not labor-intensive and takes little time, compared to other options for finishing building facades (siding, log frame, cladding natural stone etc.). There are practically no material costs, the only costs are the purchase of cement and colored pigment for coloring the solution (optional).

DIY house under a fur coat

The advantages of fur coat plaster are as follows:

• Beautiful decorative look the buildings
• No material costs
• Ease of applying plaster
• Good protective properties fur coats
• Excellent sound and heat insulation

The disadvantage is the fact that the type of fur coat will not suit modern garden styles(for example, high-tech), and also that a fur coat is a dust collector due to its textured surface.

How to apply decorative plaster fur coat?

You can apply decorative plaster fur coat different ways, which are equally simple. It is best to use a special machine for applying plaster.

It is necessary to apply the solution with a machine as follows: hold the bell of the machine at a right angle to the wall, as a result of which the solution is applied in a small layer to the surface under the influence of air from the compressor. Please note that the bell must be kept at a right angle, otherwise the coat of plaster will be distributed unevenly and the decorative appearance will lose its beauty. It is necessary to apply the plaster using a machine in several layers; if you decide to take a break, be sure to cover the edges of the sprayed solution with film to protect the facade from cracking.

Applying the solution by machine

In addition to the machine, you can use the “old-fashioned” methods of applying fur coat plaster with your own hands. There are 3 most popular types of spraying: with a broom, a brush and through a mesh, now we will talk about them.

DIY methods for applying fur coat plaster

The easiest way to spray the plaster is with a broom. To do this you need to use a solution, a broom and a stick. We hold a stick in one hand and a broom in the other. Soak the broom in the solution and hit it on a stick that we hold against the wall. As a result of this solution, it is distributed over the surface of the house.

Using a brush is also not difficult to apply coat of plaster on the house with your own hands. All you need is to take a brush and a small wooden plank. We dip the brush into a container with a solution for a fur coat, turn the brush over near the wall and run the board along it (towards you). As a result, the solution is sprayed onto the wall and creates the appearance of a decorative fur coat.

Well, the last popular way of applying plaster to a fur coat with your own hands is to use metal mesh. In front of the wall on which the fur coat will be applied, a mesh with a wooden frame is installed and the mortar is poured through it using a trowel. After finishing the work, the mesh is removed.

Mesh for applying a fur coat

As you can see, the methods for applying fur coat plaster with your own hands are quite simple and not labor-intensive. Now we will talk about how to properly create a house under a fur coat with your own hands.

Plastering a house under a fur coat with your own hands: sequence of actions

As mentioned earlier, the technology for plastering a house under a fur coat is not complicated and even a beginner can handle it.

First of all, we prepare the wall for plastering. If the wall is smooth, then we specially make notches on it using a chisel and a hammer. We also make small holes, but without damaging the building material of the house itself (brick or cinder block). If the wall has uneven surface, there is no need to do any preliminary steps. In addition, it is necessary to get rid of the previous plaster, tiles or other decorative cladding, which was applied earlier. Once the wall is prepared, we move on.

The next stage is priming the walls. For this purpose, ready-made primer liquids are used, sold in hardware stores. Their price is inexpensive, and the quality is good enough to ensure the necessary adhesion of the wall to the mortar. You can apply the primer with a paintbrush; this must be done once, but carefully. If the wall area under the fur coat is large, then in order to save on the amount of primer, it is recommended to use a sprayer; it not only applies the primer in a thin layer, but also sprays it over all cracks and gaps.

Priming the walls before applying the coat

After the wall is primed, wait until it is completely dry, this is mandatory. Next, we begin applying the Shuba plaster to the surface of the house.

At this stage, you should decide on the solution for creating a house under a fur coat. There is an option for applying gypsum mortar, but it is not recommended because... gypsum will not provide sufficient moisture protection to the wall. The only advantage of gypsum is that the solution dries faster.

It is best to use the more popular cement-sand mortar. As for the ratio of sand and cement for mortar, opinions often differ. Some argue that it is best to use a 1:3 ratio (cement: sand), others insist on a 1:2 or even 1:1 ratio. We still recommend choosing the 1:3 option, because... This solution has already been successfully tested. As for the thickness of the solution, the coat of plaster should have the consistency of liquid sour cream, so it is easier to apply and the requirement for the granularity of the solution is satisfied.

Example of applying a fur coat

The solution must be applied in 3 layers. The first layer is applied with a regular trowel and leveled with it, additionally using a building level. Next, a second layer is applied, a preparatory layer, 1 cm thick. And, in the end, the last layer is sprayed using the tools and methods listed above. Here you should pay attention to the fact that the layer of the latter, decorative plaster can be diluted with pieces broken glass different colors and powder color pigments. This design move will make the façade of a house with a fur coat even more interesting and attractive.

If the fur coat plaster is applied with your own hands without using color pigments in the solution, you can paint the facade yourself with a spray gun after the plaster has completely dried.

Among the most popular buildings for applying fur coat plaster with your own hands are the following:

• Summer cuisine
• House
• Garage
• Hozblok
• Brick fencing. You will be surprised, but it is also decorated with plaster under a fur coat, rarely, but there are still examples.

Tips for applying fur coat plaster with your own hands

In order for fur coat plaster to decorate homes for decades, it must be applied correctly. Experts gave us the following useful tips:

• Weather conditions for applying coat plaster should be the following: temperature from 5 to 27 degrees above zero, without direct sunlight (better on a cloudy day), but not in rainy weather
• All 3 layers must be applied in one process, allowing each layer to dry a little
• It is prohibited to skimp on primer; it must be applied to the wall
• To color the solution, it is recommended to use the following powders (from minerals): red iron ore, white asbestos, manganese powder, finely ground cobalt glass, crushed white marble, coal powder, etc. They must be added to the solution while mixing cement and sand with water.
• The solution should be sparse, but at the same time not slide off the wall
• To create a more grainy fur coat, you need to use a metal mesh or a stick with a broom. To keep the grain to a minimum, it is recommended to use a brush.

This is all I wanted to tell you about fur coat plaster, how decorative material for finishing facades. We wish you good luck in creating a home under a fur coat with your own hands!

Greetings to all visitors and readers of the “Secrets of the Master” site!
In this article I would like to tell you about decorative, textured plaster, which is called “fur coat”.
Decorative plaster is far from new on the market. finishing materials. Such decorative finishing has long been used by craftsmen from Greece, Italy, France and other countries.
Yes, and it is popular among us, and why not.
After all, it’s not difficult to do and looks pretty decent.
Of all types of textured plasters, “fur coat” is the most simple finishing walls
Moreover, using the ancient method of applying plaster, the process itself is simplified many times. Therefore, you don’t have to be a super finisher, but just pick up a broom and use it to slowly decorate, for example, the outer walls of a house.
And most importantly, the cost of this method is very low, i.e. phrase "cheap and cheerful" 100% consistent with this method.
So let's get started.
To work we need a minimum of tools:

• Drill with a “Mixer” attachment for stirring the solution.

You can do without this device, but then it will take longer.

• A broom is the main tool of labor.

Please note that for plastering coats, special machines are used that apply the solution and adjust the grain size.
But I think that such a device is necessary only for those who professionally engage in finishing and make money from it.

• Level.
• Spatula.

The procedure for performing work on finishing walls with “fur coat”

1. Preparing the walls.
2. Sweep away the dust.
3. We apply primer.
4. We plaster the surface of the wall, ordinary plaster, keeping the level.
5. Then you need to give time for the wall to dry completely.
6. Mix the plaster solution under the “fur coat”.

Of course, in building materials stores you can purchase ready-made solutions for such purposes, but if you make “fur coat” plaster with your own hands, we use the following materials:
It is better to choose river sand, having previously sifted it.
We use ordinary gray cement, in my case, because the color will not change.

Please note that in order for the “fur coat” to be colored, it is necessary to use decorative white cement.

Advice.
It is better to add a dye of the desired color to the prepared solution. This way it will be more resistant to fading than, say, painting a ready-made “fur coat.”
Proportional ratio of mortar for “fur coat” plaster.
1 cement + 2 sand.
The consistency should be like this - the thinner it is, the finer the grain size of the plaster.

Making a “fur coat” on the wall

✓We throw the solution on the wall.

To apply the solution, we used to use birch brooms, but we will use a regular sorghum broom.
(Sorghum is a genus of annual and perennial herbaceous plants).

✓Dip the broom into the solution.
✓We hit the stick (you can just blurt it out). Thus, it is as if we were spraying the solution onto the wall.

Please note that it is necessary to apply in 2-3 layers; when the first layer is ready, you must immediately apply the second without allowing the solution to dry out, otherwise it will fall off. Try to apply the solution evenly so that you get solid color, and there were no influxes.

By the way, when the fur coat is still fresh, you can apply different designs or patterns to the surface using a narrow spatula. And after hardening, simply paint over it.

If you decide to paint over it after plastering, it is better to do it after it has completely dried.
If you are decorating some kind of ledge or parapet, then first you need to level the outer corners using a special perforated corner (sold in hardware stores) or profile.

Then plaster, and only then make a “fur coat”.
That's all on this topic. Apply and experiment!
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Probably every owner own home I was thinking about how to transform appearance your home. One of the good options is decorative plaster of the walls of the room.

Of all the types of decorative finishing, the most common is the so-called fur coat. Low financial costs, as well as a simple technological process, are the reason for the popularity of this type of plaster. You don’t need to be a master with many years of experience to master the technique of decorating facades. The process itself is completely simple, and you will soon see this.

Selection of tools

First of all, you need to select the tools that you will use during the work process:

• capacity;
• roller;
• soft bristle brush;
• tinting paste;
• broom.

Material for plaster coat

Modern finishing mixtures have a number of advantages over the cement that was used before. Durability, elastic coating and low financial costs are an incomplete list of advantages modern materials for covering facades.

When you choose a mixture, please note that there is both dry material and ready-to-use material. The dry mixture will be cheaper in terms of money; just mix it with water and it will immediately be ready for use. But the disadvantages include the fact that all dry mixtures are made on the basis of cement, and this indicates a decrease in the durability of the plaster, as well as a lack of elasticity.

Another thing ready material, you'll have to pay a little extra for it, but it's worth it. Acrylic copolymers are the basis of the finished mixture; this viscous mass copes well with microcracks.

One of great options The finished mixture is structural plaster aura putz fur coat. It is intended for surfaces such as concrete, drywall, masonry, plaster, plywood, chipboard. The mixture has proven itself very well and has a lot of positive reviews.

It also wouldn’t hurt to use silicone decor on the “fur coat plaster.” It is based on silicone and acrylic resins. This mixture is characterized by its durability and water resistance.

Methods of applying plaster

There are several methods of applying plaster, they all have their pros and cons, I suggest considering each method.

Method 1. Applying plaster using a stick and broom

Finishing a small area can be done using the old method, which uses a stick and a broom, but it is only effective when working with a small area. This type of fur coat plaster technology is carried out as follows: take a broom, dip it in the solution and hit it on a stick in the direction of the wall, as a result we get splashes on the desired surface. This process takes a long time, and, most importantly, you need to have considerable experience in order to apply the mixture evenly.

Method 2. Applying plaster with a brush and plank

This method of applying plaster is also a rather old method and belongs to the “old-fashioned” category. Few people use it these days, but we have to consider it.

So, we need a brush and a small wooden plank. The brush needs to be dipped into the solution, then near the wall on which the fur coat will be applied, turn the brush over and run the board over it towards you, as a result the splashes we need will fall on the wall.

Method 3. Applying plaster with a roller

The next method of plastering under a fur coat takes less time and is as follows: first you need to apply thin layer mixture onto the surface, then while the solution is still damp, take a textured roller and run it over the surface, the roller will leave a “lint” behind it. The complexity of the method lies in the fact that it is quite difficult to obtain a uniform texture using a roller, therefore, as in the previous method, you cannot do without the experienced hand of a craftsman.

Method 4. Applying plaster using a compressor

You can get the job done quickly enough with the help of a compressor; the money spent on its purchase will be repaid in full by the time saved. The drawing turns out smoother and more rounded. The texture is quite easily regulated by the concentration of the solution; if you make the mixture more liquid, the droplets become small, as a result we get less surface porosity.

Important! The advantage of the round surface of the plaster is its durability, since the thorns fall off quite quickly.

Method 5. Plastering under a fur coat using a machine

If your funds are not enough to buy a compressor, you can perform fur coat plaster using a special machine. The process itself is more handmade, but the result is almost the same if you applied the plaster using a compressor.

The machine itself is a container into which the solution is poured. Inside the container there are plates that, when the handle rotates, get dirty with the solution, then resting against a special stop, they splash onto the surface. This work is painstaking, but the result is a beautiful and uniform fur coat.

Method 6. Applying plaster through a mesh

This method is one of the most popular technologies for applying plaster manually. Despite the fact that the mesh has been used for quite a long time, it has not lost its popularity to this day.

To get started, we need the mesh itself with small cells. The mesh needs to be pressed against the wall, and then using a trowel, apply the mixture to the surface through the mesh. Then the mesh is removed, leaving behind a layer of plaster under the fur coat.

Important! There should be no mismatches or gaps between the resulting fragments, and the layer should not be duplicated.

How to paint plaster under a fur coat

Almost always dry mixtures are sold with the addition of dye. Tinting pastes provide the opportunity to choose the color of the plaster under the fur coat yourself. The basic colors of dry mixtures are gray and white; if you want to dye your fur coat in darker colors, you would be better suited mixture gray, and to create light tones, take a white mixture.

It is better to color the solution with the help of a specialist, because you may not get the proportions right and you will not get the desired shade.

Fur coat plaster can also be simply painted with façade paint; uniform paint application is much easier to achieve in this method. The main advantage of façade paint is the ability to repaint a fur coat several times, but when cracks appear in the plaster, the original color of the solution stands out, because of this, many people opt for coloring.

How to make fur coat plaster with your own hands

Absolutely anyone can master the technological process of applying plaster; it is not a difficult job at all. First of all, you must have tools and devices for applying plaster (broom, stick, roller, compressor or special machine). Do not forget also about the tools that you will need when working on finishing the surface on which you will make a fur coat (chisel, hammer, brush, trowel, shovel, as well as a container where the solution will be mixed).

Step-by-step application of coat plaster

Decorating walls with plaster occurs in several stages, each of them is of particular importance. Therefore, it is extremely undesirable to neglect even the slightest detail in the work.

Stage one: Prepare the surface

First of all, we remove cobwebs and dust, then we get rid of traces of the old coating (if there are any), then if the surface of the wall is smooth, we apply notches using a hammer and chisel.

Stage two: Priming the walls

The solution adheres better to the surface if we first apply a primer to it. With purchase primer composition there will be no problems, it is in every hardware store, and is inexpensive. You need to apply the primer once with a wide brush, but very carefully. For a very rough wall, it is better to use a sprayer; thanks to it, the primer will get into every crack, and this will also save material consumption.

Stage three: Apply coat of plaster

After the soil has completely dried, we begin to apply plaster. The consistency of the solution should resemble sour cream. The solution is applied in three stages; it is better to let the first layer be applied and leveled by a master, since experience is required here. After the first layer has dried, carefully apply the second, and after that we proceed to the fur coat itself.

Advantages and disadvantages of a fur coat

To summarize, it is important to remember the pros and cons of shuba plaster, let’s start with the advantages.

1. First of all, these are low financial costs. In fact, you only spend money on the mixture and tools, which are very inexpensive.
2. Heat and sound insulation. This is achieved by applying a thick layer of plaster.
3. An important fact is that absolutely anyone can apply a fur coat without any special difficulties.
4. Great appearance

The only disadvantage, perhaps, is that for some people this appearance of the house is outdated. Here everyone judges according to their own taste.

As you can see, it’s not at all difficult to make a fur coat-like facade plaster with your own hands, the main thing is to believe in yourself and then you will succeed!

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Plastering the plinth is an integral step facade finishing. Without it, the foundation concrete will begin to deteriorate over time under the influence of the atmosphere. In addition, insulation can be hidden under the trim. There can be several options for covering the base: mosaic, stone-like and fur coat.

In this article we will talk about the features of each of them. The main stages of decorative plaster for the basement of a house are also described here.

Types and installation of foundation plasters

Whatever finishing option you choose, the packaging with the composition should be marked “for facade work.”

Mosaic covering for the foundation

Mosaic plaster for the plinth is a working mixture of acrylic resins filled with granite or marble chips, natural color or dyed, both mono- and multicolor. The filler fraction can be different, from 0.5 mm to 3 mm. The most popular is with a grain size of 1.2 to 2 mm. The coating can withstand mechanical loads, temperature changes and humidity well. Also, the acrylic contained in the finish gives it high elasticity, and therefore crack resistance.

Important: applying mosaic plaster for exterior work to the foundation is only possible in dry weather and on a dry surface. This is due to the low vapor permeability of the composition - moisture will escape from under it for quite a long time, which, in turn, can cause mold to damage the surface.

Mosaic plaster

Plastering the base of a house with your own hands: the video describes the process of applying mosaic finishing:

Stone foundation finishing

Plastering the plinth under the stone is done with ordinary cement mortar in a ratio of 1 to 3. Some craftsmen advise adding tile adhesive to it, approximately 20% of the total mass. The coating can be given any design: Roman and simple brickwork, rubble stone etc. The technique of applying a coating to the foundation is very simple: ordinary plastering is done, which is then applied to the texture and the seams between the “stones” are embroidered.

The video clearly shows the process described above:

Stone plinth plaster has the following qualities:

• Good decorative characteristics.
• Low price compared to other types of finishing.
• Easy to install on foundation.
• Good vapor permeability.
• When applied correctly, long-term and trouble-free operation.

Important: this finishing option requires a fairly thick layer of working compound. Therefore, the foundation for installation of the coating should be prepared very carefully. If the surface is not very reliable, then the plinth must be plastered using a mesh.

Plastering the foundation under a stone: the photo shows a combination of textures

Basement plaster “fur coat”

Finishing the base with decorative plaster “fur coat” can be cement-sand, cement-lime or silicate in composition. The performance characteristics will directly depend on this:

• Cement-lime mortars are quite elastic, resist mold attacks well, and do not harden too quickly, which makes them easy to work with.
• Basement silicate plasters“fur coat” protects the foundation well from moisture, while maintaining decent vapor permeability. It should also be noted that the high decorative qualities coatings and long service life.

Characteristics cement-sand compositions are given above, so we will not repeat them. “Shuba” plasters are applied manually or mechanically. Both of them are quite simple and do not require special skills to operate.

Finishing the base with “fur coat” plaster

Base plastering technology

The process of plastering the base with cement mortar or a composition of another quality can be divided into three stages:

• Preparation. This is repair, priming and/or installation of reinforcing mesh on the surface if the foundation is insulated with foam plastic.
• Application of working composition. The method depends on the type of plaster: stone and mosaic - with a trowel, fur coat - by spraying by hand or with a special machine.
• For “stone-like” and fur coats - creating a relief, stamping or trowel.

Plastering the foundation with your own hands: the video describes the process of creating a relief by stamping:

Important: preparing the base for finishing must necessarily include cleaning the surface from crumbling concrete. We knock down such areas until a homogeneous material appears.

Plastering the facade makes it possible to extend the life of the building walls, increase their heat-saving qualities, and reduce the cost of heating the building. Facade finishing can be done using various technologies.

One of them is under a fur coat. Painting the facade of the house - interesting option, but coat plaster is much more economical. Finishing the facade usually requires significant preparatory work, as does applying a fur coat.

But in the second case, they will not be as complicated, because one primer of the surface is enough.

Cladding a facade with a fur coat is a fairly simple task that even a beginner in construction and repair work can cope with if he follows the technology of applying plaster.

About simplicity, practicality and weaknesses

It’s easy to find plenty of photos and videos on the Internet that show step-by-step the technology for tidying up the façade of a house. Applying a fur coat with your own hands is quite simple. The price for the building materials necessary for the operation is affordable.

When purchasing them, it is better to immediately attend to the purchase of a tool for applying fur coats. The main building material of a fur coat is cement and colored pigment. The simplest set for applying cement mortar: trowel, broom, stick.

With their help, you can finish the facade of a house very quickly, although such tools are considered primitive. The technology for applying this coating is quite simple.

Fur coat has many advantages compared to other types of finishing. If you pay attention to photos and videos of houses lined using this method, their attractive appearance will not leave you indifferent.

The fur coat not only provides protection for the walls, they can be painted in any color scheme thanks to the added pigments. On old walls of a house, a fur coat will not significantly increase the load and will not negatively affect the technical and operational characteristics.

Before you choose as design solution fur coat, you must definitely take into account weak side coverings. In photos and videos of buildings decorated with fur coat, it is usually invisible.

When decorating the facade with a fur coat, some negative sides this design. Property owners will learn about its shortcomings later, after applying the plaster. The fact is that a fur coat is a dust collector.

And for a row modern styles This finish is absolutely not suitable. For example, a worn fur coat will definitely disrupt the style of a high-tech building. Fur coats are most conveniently used for houses in traditional classic styles, choosing the colors that correspond to them.

To solve the problem simply

The price for finishing work performed by professionals is quite high. If you decide to use your own resources to tidy up your home, the first piece of advice: choose the most simple ways, which will be used for finishing or painting.

Independent work

To paint the facade of a house with a fur coat yourself, you will need the following materials and tools:

1. Roller.
2. Brushes for painting.
3. Spray gun.
4. Cement mortar.
5. Mortar for textured plaster.
6. Hard brush.
7. Wooden slats.
8. Paint tray.

When you don’t want to work the old fashioned way with a broom and trowel, a fur coat will help special machine for applying plaster. The price of the device is relatively small and depends on the complexity of its design.

A plastering machine will speed up the process. finishing works, allowing you to significantly save energy and time.

She applies the solution to the surface. The layer of plaster is relatively small and neat. In the video, which shows operations using a machine for applying plaster, you need to pay attention to how the specialists hold it correctly.

The bell of the machine is positioned at a right angle. And one more nuance: facade plaster using this device must be applied in several layers, otherwise the finish will be too thin and unsuitable for long-term use.

Fur coat creation technology.

Simple installation methods

As for the simpler old-fashioned methods, they are usually distinguished by the types of plastering tools. In addition to a broom, a brush and an iron mesh are perfect. Facade plaster It is easiest to apply using an ordinary broom.

It is soaked in the solution and hit with it on a stick that is held against the wall. The solution is sprayed, distributed over the surface. Then the action is repeated.

Using a brush this operation it is no more difficult to perform, and in some cases - and much more convenient. The dissolved façade plaster is placed in a special container and a brush is dipped into it.

As soon as the tool is brought to the wall, it is turned over and passed along the bristles with a board. The action is performed in the direction “towards oneself”. The operation is repeated until the fur coat is applied.

When looking at photos and videos of finishing work, it often seems: finishing external walls using a mesh is a very labor-intensive process. This is far from true if the mesh itself is chosen correctly. It should be light and not difficult to install.

The price of finishing work will be slightly higher, because, in addition to metal mesh, you will need wooden frame, where it will be strengthened. Using a trowel, apply the prepared solution onto the mesh. The mesh is removed as soon as all necessary facing operations have been completed.

Simple and clear secrets of mastery

Preparing a wall for a fur coat will not be difficult. However, before applying the primer, small notches are placed on the main wall using a hammer and chisel - carefully so that the main building material no damage was caused.

This operation will be required if the wall of the house is smooth; when it is rough, notches are not needed. Do not neglect the primer application stage, as many novice craftsmen often do.

Price for modern views primers are available, and they provide better adhesion of the plaster to the surface. The finishing of the facade of a house where a primer is applied will last much longer.

The primer is applied with a brush or spray. The price of the second device is higher, but it is much more profitable to use in finishing work, because applying the primer will become more economical, uniform, and of high quality.

Practical, reliable, aesthetically pleasing

Preparing the solution will not be difficult if you use the traditional method. Standard cement-sand mortar(where the ratio of sand and cement is 1:3) - The best way solving the problem.

The density of the solution is an important issue. It is best if its consistency is like liquid sour cream. But it is better not to use plaster for fur coats; such a coating will be short-lived, since it is not intended for external finishing work.

The solution itself is usually applied in three layers. The first layers are basic and do not require any special artistic delights. But with the decorative (last) you will have to work especially carefully.

Pigment can be added to the solution, but there is another way: dyes are applied on top of the third layer. Decorating a house with a fur coat is considered stylish when pieces of broken glass are added to the colored plaster, becoming a kind of highlight.

When carrying out finishing work, it is necessary to take into account weather conditions; operations are not carried out during rain or when the sun is shining brightly. It is better to choose a cool, cloudy day to decorate the house.

All three layers of fur coat are applied one by one, without allowing the previous layers to dry out much. The coloring of the solution for the decorative layer of a fur coat can be done using crushed red iron ore, white marble, or coal.

Looks very original upper layer plaster, painted with the addition of manganese or fine cobalt glass.

Decorative plaster under a “fur coat” is a very common technique for decorating facades. This is due to the ease of application of the plaster and its pleasing to the eye texture, which is also difficult to technological process there is nothing - everyone can repeat the master’s actions!

Do-it-yourself “fur coat” plaster – selecting materials!

Facades finished with “fur coat” look good and last a long time! If earlier cement was used as a base for this method, modern mixtures contain more complex components that make them much more elastic, stronger and more durable. At the same time, this type of coating is relatively inexpensive - depending on the type of materials, you will spend from 50 to 200 rubles per 1 m². This is without work, but that’s why we’re reading the article to make a “fur coat” ourselves, isn’t it?

When choosing a material for coating, you will find both dry and ready-made options. Dry compositions are sold in bags - you just need to dilute the colored mixture with the required amount of water according to the instructions. The cost of “fur coat” in bags is much cheaper than the fully prepared composition, which is sold in buckets. This advantage, of course, is quite significant, but if you dig deeper, you will find out that dry mixes are almost always based on cement. As is known, cement forms a rather fragile surface to which the concept of elasticity is simply not applicable. If microcracks appear on the walls, they will also appear on the plaster.

Ready-to-use mixtures, as a rule, are made on a base of acrylic copolymers - this fairly “ductile” coating can hide all microcracks underneath. In addition, if you plan to work alone, then breed required quantity You simply won’t be able to create a solution, and the peculiarity of applying this coating requires continuous work from corner to corner, otherwise visible joints will form. WITH ready-made plasters such a problem will not happen if you correctly calculate the number of buckets for a given area.

Applying a “coat” to the facade - methods

The old-fashioned method using a broom and a stick is known to many, and it is still used to this day when it comes to small areas. The method is that a broom is dipped in a liquid solution, and then the master taps it on a stick towards the wall to produce targeted splashes. If we talk about the speed of work, then it is extremely low, and the master must have a very trained eye in order to apply an even “coat”.

The second method of applying a “fur coat” is faster, although the coating has a unique appearance, different from other methods. It is divided into two stages - first a thin layer of plaster is applied, then they pass over the wet layer textured roller, which leaves behind a “lint”. Again, for a beautiful result, the master must have a good eye, since when working with a roller it is very difficult to achieve a uniform texture, which in some places turns out to be more or less pronounced.

Most often, such unevenness occurs due to different thicknesses plaster, so if you see that after rolling a larger pattern is obtained in some area, remove a little plaster with a spatula or move the material to the place where the pattern is smaller. Then roll it again with a roller. As with all methods, you cannot interrupt the work - we apply it from corner to corner on the entire wall. Stay in one place for a long time - the dry edges form a visible joint. Therefore, if you have never applied a fur coat in this or any other way, practice on small areas first.

The method of applying a fur coat using a compressor is fast. For builders, this method is the most rational, since the purchase of equipment quickly pays off due to time savings. In addition, the texture is more round and even. Moreover, the texture can be adjusted during the process - if you make the solution thinner, the droplets will be smaller, and accordingly, the resulting pattern will become less porous.

The advantage of this coating is that the round surface lasts longer, since the “thorns” begin to crumble over time.

It is not necessary to buy a compressor if you decide to use this particular method - you can rent it from the same builders, but not all the time they do only this type of work! You will spend 1/10 of the cost of the device on rent, and during the day of its operation, the “fur coat” plaster will cover up to 200 square meters!

If you are a supporter of the idea that each job should have its own tool, and at the same time you don’t want to spend money on a compressor, pay attention to the intermediate option - applying plaster with a special machine. Why intermediate? Because the work, on the one hand, is manual, but the result is the same or almost the same as when working with a compressor. People call such a machine a “hurdy-gurdy” – this is the resemblance to which you will recognize it on the counter.

The “organ organ” device consists of a container inside which flexible metal plates rotate from pressure on the handle. The solution is poured into the container; when rotated, the plates “get dirty” and, resting against a special bar, create a splash of “fur coat”. The shape and size of the spray can also be adjusted by adding water to the solution.. Both in the case of the compressor and in the case of the machine, the decorative plaster is neat and round, which allows these tools to be used to cover walls inside the building.

Decorative plaster under a fur coat - in all the colors of the rainbow!

Quite often, ready-made and dry mixes come with color pigment already added. However for creative personalities It is possible to choose the color of your future fur coat yourself using tinting pastes or dry coloring pigments. The base color of a fur coat is usually either white or grey. It is much easier to obtain darker solutions from a gray base, and pastel shades will only be obtained on a white base.

Of course, you need to tint either with the help of specialists at the place of purchase of the required volume of material, or at your own peril and risk, display the desired shade directly in buckets. However, this is also possible if you are meticulous about the proportions of the tinting paste.

There are less risky way– paint the surface facade paints. By the way, the “fur coat” can be repainted many times! Painting has its pros and cons - on the one hand, the painted surface will be uniform and monochromatic, on the other hand, when microcracks appear, the color of the plaster under the layer of paint will be visible. Therefore, experts still recommend tinting.

Applying a “fur coat” to the facade - dressing up the house!

Even a beginner can cope with the technology of applying a “fur coat” to a façade – there is nothing complicated about it. As you already understood, you will need tools for applying the coating itself (a roller, a broom, a compressor, a barrel organ - one thing), as well as a hammer and chisel, a trowel, a brush, a shovel and a container for mixing the solution, standard for finishing work ( if we work with dry plaster).

This operation is done by spraying. If the surface of the wall intended for the “fur coat” is smooth, deep grooves should be made in it or a notch should be made, and then cleaned of dust and dirt. If the surface is uneven and has convexities, then you can safely spray it, bypassing the preliminary operations of notching and making grooves. It is advisable to treat the walls with a primer before applying the solution. Of course, if you treat a whole house with primer, it will be expensive, but I’ll open it up little secret. To reduce its consumption and make the process much cheaper, an ordinary sprayer will help; it will significantly reduce liquid consumption and more thoroughly fill all the cracks and potholes.

About the solution under a fur coat.

The process of applying the solution under a fur coat is divided into several stages. The thickness of such a spray should not exceed five millimeters. It is very important to prepare a good solution. It consists of 1 part sand and 1 part cement, diluted to a creamy state.

Once it has set firmly enough, another layer with a thickness of no more than 10 mm. Carefully level, but do not overwrite. The composition of this solution is 1 to 2.

Now comes the turn of the “fur coat” itself.

For this operation, granulated slag (or other filler) must be sifted through a metal sieve. The main thing is that the fraction is as small as possible. In order for the “fur coat” to acquire a certain color, chromium oxide or red lead, even soot, should be added to the solution. It's a matter of taste. Finely ground glass is often added, from colorful bottles, and the smaller the better. Then your house will “play” with all the colors of the rainbow in the sun, which looks very cool.

All components are first mixed dry in the ratio: 1 part cement, 2 parts granulated slag and dye. The solution must be liquid enough to stay on the wall surface and not slide off.

The next stage is the most difficult, requiring skills and dexterity.

Test your skills on a less demanding structure first. If it works, feel free to get to work. The tools used are a coarse broom made of thin branches and a short stick for shaking off the solution. Experienced craftsmen apply the mortar with a trowel. Sometimes a mesh is used. Shake off the solution through it with a broom or brush. They are dipped into the solution as needed, and then sharply hit with a stick. This way the spray is even, without layers. During operation, the solution is periodically stirred to prevent separation. Spray with a brush creates a finer finish than through a mesh or broom. This must be taken into account. There is also an old grandfather’s device, specifically for applying plaster, it is quite possible to make it yourself, but this is a separate topic, I advise you to subscribe.
Here are some methods for coloring.

Although I don’t think that they are any longer relevant for a large audience, since the market is oversaturated with cheap dyes, but they are just right for specialists.

For coloring cement mass V yellow Use yellow ocher or chrome yellow paint. For red color, kolkotar and finely ground red iron ore (iron oxide) are suitable. White color give white asbestos, white soapstone, powder white marble. Manganese powder allows you to get Brown color, blue comes from cobalt glass powder, ultramarine. Purple will be obtained from a mixture of yellow, blue and red powders, well-calcined red iron ore. Green cement