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Wall decoration with decorative stone and wallpaper. Decorative stone in the interior: all the secrets of exquisite finishing. Artificial stone in the hallway. Interior Design

When decorating a house or apartment, you want to use natural materials, but this is not always justified. For example, the use of natural stone for interior decoration. It is expensive, difficult, and requires high qualifications. There is an artificial stone that is very similar to natural. It is also made from natural ingredients, but it weighs several times less and costs much less. Moreover, the decoration of the hallway decorative stone can be done with your own hands - its installation does not require special qualifications.

One of the hallway design options

Types of decorative finishing stone

Today there are three types of decorative artificial stone used for interior decoration:

  • cement-based;
  • gypsum based;
  • agglomerate.

These products are very similar in appearance a natural stone, only they weigh much less (from 14 kg/m2 to 50 kg/m2). The cost is also much lower (compared to natural), especially if the manufacturer is Russian or Belarusian. The advantages include easier installation - only front part textured, the other three are more reminiscent of tiles or bricks.

Actually, there is another type of artificial finishing stone - clinker tiles imitating brickwork different types. It is made from clay using almost brick technology - fired in a kiln and glazed. The difference in thickness is 1-3 cm. This type of finish is good for many - from high-tech to.

Gypsum based

Plaster finishing stone the most inexpensive of this type of materials. Its second advantage is that it is the lightest. This is what is used when installing on drywall, since it simply cannot withstand heavy loads. Disadvantages - it is quite fragile, hygroscopic, and can collapse if wet. Decorating a hallway with decorative stone based on gypsum is possible only if, after installation, it is treated with a special protective impregnation or acrylic-based varnish.

Format gypsum tiles can be anything - a very plastic solution allows you to get any surface and shape Light shades in the hallways do not “press” and do not add heaviness Heterogeneous color gives additional volume and charm Gypsum decorative stone in combination with a gypsum panel in the corridor - oriental style

Cement based

A strong and durable finishing stone is obtained from a gypsum-sand mixture. It can be washed, even with a brush using liquid detergents. Its disadvantages:

  • Hard to cut. You will need a grinder with a diamond blade to reduce dust, you can wet the tiles.
  • Heavy weight. This is when compared with a gypsum analogue, and compared to natural, the weight is more than half as low.
  • Higher price. In the production of cement decorative stone, high-quality cement is used, and it costs a decent amount. In addition, the production technology affects the price - cement takes longer to gain the required strength (28 days), and until this moment the molded tiles must be stored somewhere, and under certain conditions (at a temperature of about 20°C and sufficient humidity of 40-50%). This means that significant areas are needed for warehouses, and these are additional costs.

All these shortcomings are compensated by durability and ease of maintenance, so this is one of the most common decorative stones for interior and exterior finishing premises.

You can completely line the walls in the hallway with decorative cobblestones. Light gray - just right for a small hallway

Artificial agglomerate stone

This type of decorative finishing stone has appeared recently. It consists of natural rocks- marble, granite, quartzite - to which polymer resins or cement are added. For getting bright colors coloring pigment is added. This decorative stone looks great - interspersed with natural fragments, reflections on the edges of the crumbs... It looks really good, suitable for finishing works indoors.

Painting methods

When choosing a collection made from gypsum or cement, pay attention to the method of painting. Pigment can be added to the solution, and then the entire tile will be the same color. Shade tones are then applied to its front surface, which give the surface a more natural look. With this technology, even when chipped, the difference will be unnoticeable, since the shades are close.

In another embodiment, the pigment is applied only to the surface. Then, if it is chipped or needs to be cut, the color will be very different.

Laying artificial stone with your own hands

Before starting work, you need to decide on the quantity. It's not as simple as it seems. If you look at the collections, you will see that they mainly consist of fragments of several sizes and shapes. Exception - ceramic stone and collections imitating brickwork. Once you know the sizes of the fragments, you can estimate how approximately you want to arrange them.

Outline the proposed finishing boundaries on the walls. Now you can more or less accurately calculate how many “squares” of decorative stone you need. Add about 10-15% to the resulting figure for trimming and possible changes in the process. This will be the required quantity for finishing.

Pre-layout

Craftsmen who have experience working with decorative stone first “figure out” where to place which fragments and how to rotate them. You can make the layout on the floor, you can do it in design programs (if you know how to work with them), you can try to draw a plan on graph paper or a piece of checkered paper. The main condition: it is necessary to maintain proportions and not forget about the seam. It can be very small - this type of installation is called seamless or continuous, or it can have a thickness of up to 1 cm or even a little more.

This stage is self-finishing Many people skip decorative stone on walls, hoping that everything will become clearer during the work. Of course, this is possible, but keep in mind that the glue sets very quickly and there is very, very little time for rework. It will be easier to work according to the plan.

Surface preparation

You can decorate walls made of any material with artificial stone, but they all require preliminary preparation. If the walls were previously decorated with something, all the finishing is removed, leaving a bare wall with plaster. Gluing decorative stone onto old wallpaper is a waste of time and money: the finish will simply fall off. Some very light collections can be glued to wallpaper, but these can only be fragments - a few tiles. And then, no one will give a guarantee that the wallpaper will not tear and everything will not collapse.

The easiest process for preparing walls is if they are plastered. Just cover them with primer. Its type is selected depending on the material (gypsum or cement). Then you can begin the actual finishing.

If the walls are made of brick, building blocks, or any other similar material, they are first primed and then plastered with a suitable plaster. Plasterboard is also allowed. But at the same time, you greatly limit yourself in choosing a finishing stone - you will need to choose from the lightest collections, and this is mainly a decorative stone made of gypsum.

If the walls are wooden, they are first coated with waterproofing impregnation, and after drying they are treated with a primer. Then a painting mesh is nailed to the surface and only then plastered. When choosing plaster, it is advisable to choose those that “breathe” and will not interfere with the wood’s ability to regulate humidity. With glued tiles this will be problematic, but finishing a hallway with decorative stone is usually fragmentary - the tiles are glued only in some places, and the rest of the surface will remain vapor-permeable.

What to glue on

Most manufacturers of decorative stone advise using special adhesive compositions designed specifically for working with this material. They come in three types:

  • for lightweight finishing stone weighing up to 30 kg/m2;
  • for heavy from 30 30 kg/m 2 and above;
  • For low temperatures(even +5°C).

The glue should be diluted in small portions, strictly following the manufacturers' recommendations. It is better to stir with a drill with an appropriate attachment - this makes it easier to achieve homogeneity.

You can also glue it with tile adhesive good quality, but it must be really good - you will have to hold a decent amount. The third option is for liquid nails. This method works great on drywall; on plastered surfaces it is better to use an adhesive solution.

Gluing technology

Walls plastered or lined with gypsum board are coated with a primer. While it dries, dilute a portion of glue. When laying, it is important that the rows of finishing stone are laid horizontally. To achieve this, you can apply markings on the wall. This can be done using a paint cord, or you can draw with a pencil using a bubble or.

Laying decorative stone in the hallway begins from one of the corners. Some collections have special corner tiles - they are easier to work with. If there are no such fragments, you will have to decorate the edges with “end” fragments. They are in some collections - their edges are also painted. These same elements are used last in a row, where it is necessary for the ends to have a decorative appearance.

Before laying, the back of the decorative stone tile must be inspected. There may be remains of cement laitance here - this is a thin foam-like coating light color. It needs to be removed. This can be done using a stiff brush.

If the air temperature is high or the humidity is low, the back of the stone is moistened with water. Then a layer of glue is applied with a regular spatula, leveled, and the residue is removed using a notched one (with a tooth of 4-5 mm).

The fragment is pressed against the primed surface, moving it slightly from side to side, close contact with the wall is achieved, and the fragment is placed in the desired position. You can tap the surface with a rubber mallet for better adhesion.

This option of laying finishing stone on the walls requires a significant amount of time. It is used when you need to lay only a few tiles or along the edges of a large fragment. If you need to lay a significant volume, it is easier to apply glue to the wall, and also remove the excess with a notched trowel. And press the tile moistened with water to the glue on the wall.

Otherwise, the entire sequence of actions does not change.

If the masonry is seamless, the next element is installed closely. If a seam is necessary, the distance between the tiles is fixed using plastic or wooden wedges of the same size; pieces of drywall are also suitable. If the seam is small, you can use plastic crosses.

When working, glue may be squeezed out from under the tiles. If it gets on the front surface, it must be removed immediately. Concrete finishing stone can be cleaned with a damp cloth, gypsum finishing stone can only be cleaned with a dry cloth. The glue sets very quickly, and then removing it without damaging the surface is almost impossible.

Based on this principle, the planned volume of finishing is laid out. When the glue has set (indicated on the package), you can begin filling the seams.

Grouting joints

A special compound is used to fill the seams. In color it can imitate masonry mortar or be contrasting with the color of the finish.

The composition is diluted with water to a paste-like state (the proportions are indicated on the packaging), placed in a special syringe or a tight bag with a corner cut off. The paste is squeezed out between the seams. Depending on the type of finish, the seam is filled almost completely or only halfway (up to 5 mm can remain to the edge of the tile). The result is either a relief masonry or a more even one.

While the grout has not set, take a special jointer and level the seams, giving them a convex, concave or flat shape.

Photos of options for decorating the hallway and corridor with decorative stone

Decorating a hallway with decorative stone often means finishing corners and doorways

What’s good about this option is that all “dirty” places are covered with stone

Wall decoration with decorative stone goes well with wallpaper. This option is suitable both for the interior of the hallway and for decorating the walls in the kitchen space. For repairs, two types of stones are used: they are created from artificial concrete or plaster.

Wallpaper and thin-layer decorative material for kitchen cladding.

Features of the material

It is much easier to work with artificial gypsum stone, since the desired shape can be easily cut. However, concrete elements cost almost 2 times less. For many, this factor is decisive in the process of choosing a finishing material.

A bright solution using artificial slate of different tones. The photo shows the hallway and part of the kitchen.

Advantages:

  • The cost of repairs is less when compared with cladding with natural elements;
  • The appearance of the material is as close as possible to the natural texture;
  • Weight artificial tiles is insignificant, so the walls do not experience significant load. In addition, lightweight elements are quite easy to lay, creating a flat surface;
  • Due to its ecological composition, it can be used for interior decoration;
  • Fungus does not form on such a stone, since the rotting process is not supported;
  • Easy maintenance during operation;
  • High strength indicators. This factor is important, because the kitchen and hallway are the most visited parts of your home;
  • A large selection of shades will allow you to effectively combine stone with wallpaper.

Flaws:

  • Price. Finishing decorative material under the stone is not an economical option;
  • For many, the disadvantage is the cold surface of the elements;
  • The material is exposed to high temperature, therefore, when choosing, it is important to take into account the purpose of the room and operating conditions.

1. First, you should prepare the walls in the room, namely, clean the surface of any remaining plaster and wallpaper.
2. For repair work you will need a household tool;
3. Before starting work, it is necessary to plan the lighting system and organize the electrical wiring.
4. The surface is leveled using putty or plasterboard. Drywall is chosen if it is planned LED lights- the gap between the sheets and the wall allows you to embed devices.

5. For installation use a special adhesive composition, putty solution or “liquid nails”. The most popular option is laying tiles with glue.
6. If necessary, the seams between the elements are filled with mortar.

Photos of completed projects

Combined room decoration.

Bar counter separating the hallway and the kitchen-living room. Decorative brick was used for cladding.

The decoration of the hallway walls is wallpaper and slate.

Used for finishing the kitchen plain wallpaper and slate.

The interior color scheme of the hallway matches the colors used in the kitchen.

Cobblestone cladding of part of the bar counter and wall surface. The artificial material is complemented by pistachio-colored wallpaper.

To decorate the apron and column areas in the kitchen, we chose a collection of bricks with different tones.

Selection dining area in the kitchen interior using a brick wall.

Light shades in the design of the kitchen-dining room space.

Palette pastel colors in the hall.

Rich colors in the hallway design using figured slate.

Everyone wants their apartment to look truly stylish and expensive. When using stone, your room in an apartment (house) will look exactly like this. When decorating a room with this material, we can choose and combine various options style. Stone finishing has several advantages: reliability, durability, and representative appearance.

Selection of finishing stone

Two types of stones are usually used for wall decoration: natural or decorative. The second has several advantages, unlike the first:

  • Easy to clean.
  • Resistant to high temperature changes.
  • UV resistant (meaning it will fade even after a few years).
  • Since decorative stone for interiors is more popular, you will have a more varied choice in shape, size, and color.

Three small council, about how to use decorative stone in the interior.

  • Stone white will visually increase the space of your room.
  • When decorating a hallway with decorative stone, you should not finish it completely, as a bulky stone will make your room visually smaller.
  • Do not forget that the light falling on the stone will emphasize its texture and shape, drawing the attention of guests to this.

Decorative stones are divided into several types:

  • Rubble is an analogue of pebbles or boulders.
  • Split - stylization of unprocessed rock.
  • And also a fantasy stone - a stone that does not exist in nature with various complex color schemes, shapes and sizes.

Interior decoration with decorative stone and its installation

To lay stone you need a clean, solid, Smooth surface. You should also remove various residues from the surface: dust, grease, concrete, etc. For better quality and strong installation, a few days before starting, you need to check the strength of the mortar on one stone.

Four points worth knowing.

  • Corner elements give the stone naturalness and strength to the building.
  • Before starting installation, it is necessary to wet the back side of the stone and the place where we will glue the stone, wait 2-3 minutes.
  • If you have a surface that absorbs moisture, then you need to use a primer.
  • To make the stone more expressive, you can highlight its ends with darker paint.

Since the stone is not very cheap material and goes well with wallpaper, it can be used as additional element in the interior of your apartment.

Decorative stone in the interior of an apartment or country house, thanks to its practicality, reliability, environmental friendliness and hygiene, provides the opportunity to achieve spectacular design and give the environment a truly elite look.

Features of interior design with stone

Several main nuances are taken into account:

  • With this decorative cladding, first of all, you need to maintain a sense of proportion and use it fragmentarily. This way the atmosphere in the room will not be oppressive and cold.
  • When designing a space, you should take into account its dimensions, ceiling height, degree natural light and style direction of the interior.
  • For a small and dark room, it is advisable to use decorative stone finishing in moderation or use materials in light colors.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages and disadvantages of this facing type.

Stone cladding options

There are several facing options.

For interior wall decoration

Using artificial stone, you can create a design of any complexity, achieve the desired design result, emphasize the interior advantages and create the necessary accents in the room.

The photo shows decorative stone cladding light shade on the wall in the dining room interior.

With the use of this decorative finish, the space takes on a refined, chic and aristocratic appearance. To create a more relaxed environment, choose styling in the form of straight lines, to achieve more extraordinary effect, possible thanks to the layout in a chaotic order.

Arch

With the help of additional decorative cladding, it is possible to endow the round arched architectural vault with even greater solidity and originality.

Doorway trim

Such a design solution not only allows you to give the doorway a neat and thoughtful look, but also protects the structure, which is often subject to mechanical stress, from wear and tear.

The photo shows the interior of the corridor with doorways, decorated with decorative stone.

Stone finishing gives the space the right character, creates a three-dimensional surface effect and, thanks to a competent shade solution chosen in combination with the color of the walls, allows you to achieve a smooth transition and harmonious balance.

Mantel

Masonry or quartz agglomerate, most the best way Suitable for fireplace decor. With their help, you can partially or completely decorate a wall with a fireplace, or lay out just a portal.

Apron

It is a very interesting decorative option that meets all requirements and perfectly protects the surface from damage.

Ceiling

It has an attractive appearance with slight notes of negligence. The stone ceiling fills the room with mystery and envelops it in a certain mystery.

The photo shows a vaulted ceiling with stone decorative cladding in the interior of a small kitchen.

Angles

Using flexible stone veneer or other finishing, you can beautifully decorate and smooth out sharp corners.

Slopes

Thanks to the finishing, door or window slopes look more thoughtful and complete. Most often, marble, granite, sandstone in different shades, slate or quartzite are used for this.

The photo shows the interior of the hallway and the entrance door with slopes finished with decorative stonework.

Columns

Thanks to columns with marble, granite decoration or onyx decoration, which has an elegant structure and exquisite color, it is possible to fill the space with a certain, incomparable charm and charm.

Furniture and products made of artificial stone in the interior

Various stone products and furniture are currently quite popular and represent a brutal, but at the same time very sophisticated interior element.

Washing

Due to its discreet and sophisticated appearance, a stone sink can complement any design.

Plumbing

Monolithic sanitary ware, such as a bathtub or toilet, is distinguished by excellent tactile sensations during operation and gives the environment a special personality. A stone heated towel rail has increased heat transfer and evenly heats the surface.

The photo shows a toilet with a bidet made of decorative stone in the interior of the bathroom.

Tabletop

A kitchen countertop or base with a washbasin is distinguished not only by its interesting appearance, but also by good technical qualities, allowing to achieve excellent result when using.

Bar counters

They will undoubtedly become an image item and an unusual interior element, which will make the atmosphere much more original and expressive.

The photo shows a kitchen interior with a bar counter made of liquid decorative stone.

Window sill made of decorative stone

It has a truly expensive, stylish look and is in no way inferior to a window sill made of natural material. A huge number of mineral coloring pigments and various additives provide a huge variation of shades and decor.

Accessories

There are a wide variety of accessories, such as tabletop or floor vases, look very aesthetically pleasing, have natural beauty and even without additional filling, they undoubtedly attract attention, creating interesting installations. Exclusive stone cutting boards always have a presentable appearance and fit perfectly into any kitchen space. Also, mirrors framed in the form of decorative stone look no less luxurious and elegant.

Shelves

They can become quite a bright interior detail that can be easily filled with books, figurines, boxes, vases, photo frames and thereby give the room more coziness and homeliness.

Color spectrum

This decorative finishing can also have different colors, such as white, black, pink, gray, brown, beige, yellow, red or red-black.

In the photo there is a fireplace with decorative stone finishing pink shade in the interior.

Black cladding is always particularly mysterious, attractive and can be perfectly combined with both plain and contrasting shades. The design in red color harmoniously combines with bright and dark interior elements, the finishing in beige or brown tones, due to its naturalness, fits into rooms with any design.

The photo shows the interior of a dining room with a wall lined with decorative beige stonework.

To obtain a certain color, special coloring pigments are used to achieve an even, uniform shade of the surface, and then the front surface is painted using tinting agents, thus obtaining a color that is as similar as possible to natural stone.

Photo of artificial stone in the interior of an apartment

Design examples for various interior solutions.

Living room

Decorative cladding can not only decorate the room, but also, if necessary, achieve zoning of space. When decorating this room, you must first of all pay attention to its dimensions and level of lighting, since, for example, in a small living room it is not at all appropriate to use dark and overly textured masonry. In this case, a smoother and lighter fragmented finish will look better.

The photo shows a dark-colored decorative stone on the wall in the interior of a spacious living room.

Corridor and hallway

Due to its wear resistance, practicality, simple care and presentable appearance, decorative stone is especially common in the corridor or hallway.

Bedroom

Using this design, you can divide the bedroom into certain zones or, on the contrary, achieve the unification of all elements and create a single composition.

Kitchen

The volume, naturalness and texture of this cladding will undoubtedly attract attention and give the kitchen or dining room a certain image.

Bathroom

Decorative stone on the walls will become a fresher and more original alternative to tiles or, when used in fragments, will be very harmoniously combined with it, giving the bathroom status and excellent protection from wear and tear.

Children's room

The facing material is a real find for implementation design ideas in the nursery. For example, thanks to such a design solution, you can turn walls into fairytale castle or a mysterious cave. Also, a rather interesting effect is obtained when mirrors, paintings or photo wallpapers are finished with stone around the edges, which contributes to visual expansion rooms.

Balcony and loggia

Decorative stone will allow you to turn a balcony or loggia into a cozy relaxation place and create a more thoughtful design.

Toilet

Using this cladding with inserts, you can give the toilet a light and relaxed look and create certain accents in it that will give the space pleasant natural motifs.

Examples of interior design with stone

Stonework looks especially good in areas where it is located various techniques. For example, by decorating a wall with a TV, you can add a very original touch to the decor. To create a certain medieval era in the interior, you can use torn stone.

The photo shows an area with a TV, decorated with decorative white stone trim.

Decorative crushed stone having jagged edges, will favorably emphasize certain interior areas or will be an excellent solution for decorating a doorway, window or niche. With the help of stone slabs, imitation onyx or quartz with lighting softly flowing from within, it is possible to further emphasize its natural beauty.

Combinations of stone with other finishing materials

The most harmonious combinations:

  • Tree. This combination will give the design a special originality, combining rustic simplicity, industrial brutality and natural grace.
  • Wallpaper. Decorative stone, due to its uniqueness, can be easily combined with any wallpaper or even photo wallpaper.
  • Tile. An ideal duet, distinguished by naturalness and at the same time original creativity.
  • Decorative plaster. It is a very successful tandem that always looks noble and elegant.
  • Painting. This combination is a classic and most commonly used design solution.

The photo shows a decorative stone combined with photo wallpaper in the interior of a modern living room.

Various combinations will give the atmosphere a special historicity, add natural motifs to it and enhance the naturalness of the design.

Types of imitation stone for interior decoration

Several popular types.

Marble

Seamless glossy or matte marble surfaces, which accurately convey a unique pattern, fill the environment with a special natural charm.

Slate

Thanks to the textured relief, it gives the design a touch of primordial nature. Slate imitation finishes are perfect for decorating individual areas or certain interior elements, such as columns, stairs or a fireplace.

Brick

Allows you to bring various design ideas to life, radically transform the room and give it style, modernity and at the same time comfort. It is also possible to achieve original effects using grouting, which can be either contrasting or match the shade of the brick.

The photo shows the interior of a hallway with a wall lined decorative bricks light shade.

Travertine

Due to the interesting texture and warm shades, travertine gives the room a special coziness.

The photo shows a small sink made of artificial travertine in a bathroom interior.

Granite

Can be an excellent solution for decoration, walls, countertops, window sills or stairs. Products with imitation granite are perfectly combined with different materials and contribute to the creation of a solid and stylish design.

Photos in various interior styles

Such a finishing option, which has a variety of patterns, colors and textures, provides the opportunity to design any interior trends, such as eco-style, loft, hi-tech, Provence, modern style and others.

Decorative in the photo brickwork in the interior of a kitchen-living room in a loft style.

Using cladding that imitates sandstone or raw granite, you can easily decorate rooms in a chalet or country style; light-colored marble or gypsum stone are an excellent solution for reproducing a classic atmosphere. A dark decorative stone imitation of expensive species, suitable for finishing columns in the Rococo or Baroque style, and products with imitation of aged stone material, will harmoniously complement the retro style.

What is artificial stone made from?

Most often used for manufacturing:

  • Acrylic.
  • Gypsum.
  • On a concrete base.
  • Quartz composite stone.
  • Porcelain tiles.
  • Polyester stone.

Photo gallery

Decorative stone will give the interior a special grace, unusualness and style. A room decorated in this way will always attract attention and delight with its perfection.

One of the most beneficial stylistic solutions is a combination of wallpaper and stone cladding. This combination of materials favorably emphasizes the geometry of the room and has a rich and refined appearance. We will tell you in what sequence to carry out the work, and what are the features at each stage.

What materials will you need?

There are quite a lot of varieties of decorative stone for interior work, some of them require the use special type glue. And despite the fact that the surface of the walls can be represented by different materials - from OSB to ordinary plaster— care should be taken in advance to select the correct binder in order to ensure the highest quality and durable result of the combined finish.

For gypsum decors, a special adhesive for stucco molding is ideal. You will also need high-quality soil, because backside gypsum stone is very dusty, it needs to be soaked to obtain best adhesion. Due to its low weight, such a finish does not require high glue strength, but the quality of the adhesion must be very good.

Artificial stone made from sand concrete can be laid on ordinary cement mortar. The main role in choosing an adhesive here is played by the base material - for laying on drywall it is better to use tile adhesive; wooden surfaces It is better to glue such a stone using liquid nails.

Limestone, sandstone, tuff and other sedimentary rocks have a fairly high porosity and practically do not generate dust. They can be easily glued to almost any type of glue, including Perlfix plaster. In turn, natural stone of igneous rocks, such as basalt or granite, has low porosity and therefore requires installation with a special polymer adhesive for stone.

Also, do not forget that the front surface of the stone will eventually have to be treated with a water-repellent compound. It can be both antistatic water-repellent impregnations, and regular varnish for interior work.

Where would the stone look appropriate?

Since we have already touched on the topic of decorating the hallway, it is worth briefly mentioning the basic rules of interior design for this kind of premises. As a decorative element, stone is used primarily for contouring portals, door slopes and niches.

For small rooms, finishing the entire wall plane with stone will be a losing option. In this case, the hallway will be very cramped and gloomy. But if you use wallpaper in pastel colors with a weakly defined texture, the stone will be a completely appropriate accessory.

With the help of stone decors, you can add some variety to walls with significant length and height. It is not worth laying stone panels near the floor and ceiling, as this will not ensure correct abutment of the baseboard and moldings. You can lay pilasters and rusticated outer corners with stone. It would also be quite appropriate to look at a stone frieze along the entire wall at a level of 90-120 cm from the floor.

Especially effective technique Framing panels, mirrors and areas covered with photo wallpaper with stone decor is considered. In the hallway, the opening is traditionally framed with stone front door: at light tone For the main decoration, a modest single-row stone cladding along the inside of the slope would be appropriate; for more spacious rooms with richly colored wallpaper, a full frame with a stone casing would be well suited.

Preparing surfaces for finishing

As a rule, areas lined with stone form a ragged edge. To avoid difficulties with trimming the wallpaper, it is better to glue it first, and then finish it with stone with a slight overlap on the paper. To do this, you need to first draw the contours of the areas for finishing with stone on the wall and apply a second contour line with an indentation of about 10-20 mm.

Due to different techniques for finishing stone and wallpaper, wall preparation may have some differences. It is recommended to apply a layer of finishing gypsum putty of about 1-1.5 mm under the wallpaper to create a dense and durable crust with good adhesion to paper glue. Boundary of putty coating - outer contour areas with stone - the spatula is placed along this line and pulled in the opposite direction. Subsequently, the putty walls are rubbed down with an abrasive mesh and opened with deeply penetrating soil, thereby removing dust and strengthening the surface, as well as making it easier to remove the wallpaper during the next repair.

It is not necessary and even harmful to putty the areas on which the stone will be glued. In order for the finish to last long and confidently, you should ensure minimum thickness glue joint and as few preparatory layers as possible. Thus, the stone must be glued directly to the load-bearing layer of the wall; a layer of leveling plaster is allowed. Impregnation with strengthening primer for concrete surfaces is required.

Wallpaper sticker

There are no particular differences in the wallpapering technique. The main finishing can be done in advance, but the starting surface is always located close to the stone decor. The starting line must be plumbed so that the width of one sheet is sufficient to cover the torn edge. The main highlight of such a combined finish lies in trimming the edges of the canvas along the contour of the internal markings.

The most suitable type of wallpaper will be those that do not require impregnation with glue and swelling, that is, non-woven and some types of vinyl. It is much easier to cut a dry canvas, so first approximately half of the vertical strip is covered with glue, the wallpaper is applied and joined to the previous canvas. Next, along the internal marked contour, the wallpaper must be carefully trimmed with scissors or a blade.

When the edge of the canvas exactly matches the markings, you need to turn it a little to the border with the glued half, cover the rest of the wall with glue, avoiding getting into the area reserved for the stone. When the glue is applied, we turn the second edge of the canvas back into place, give it a few minutes to shrink and smooth the canvas completely.

Stone cladding

To glue the stone, you should use high-quality glue, optimally if it is a commercial dry mixture or a ready-mixed solution. In some cases, plastic adhesive-sealants in tubes can be recommended.

The technique for gluing decorative stone is simple: first apply the glue to the wall with a spatula with a fine comb (2-5 mm), then wipe the back side of the element. There is no need to apply glue on top of the wallpaper, so the stones remain un-glued about 15-20 mm from the edge. Each stone is pressed against the wall with considerable force, aligned with neighboring elements until the minimum joint width is obtained. Another cladding technique involves jointing; in this case, a constant thickness of the seam is standardized between the stones with crosses; it is also possible to use a jointing strip or metallized tape.

For each decorative element, a different sequence of filling the area for cladding is preferable. So, for slopes it is better to take as a guide door frame and bring the torn edge out in the opposite direction. If the slope goes into the platband, the outer part of the corner is lined first. Stones adjacent to the corner are cut obliquely, after which cladding is carried out internal surfaces slope

For decors adjacent to the wallpaper on both sides, it is not necessary to follow a specific installation order. It is only important that several stones that protrude most strongly from each side are laid strictly in one line, which will ensure visual harmony decorative element. One key rule also applies: only vertical edges are left torn, while horizontal borders stone cladding mainly performed straight.