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Use of artificial stone in the interior of the room

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The use of decorative stone in the interior allows creating an illusion of the realm of nature. Different combinations of colors and styles make this interior very original and aesthetic. Lining the living room with artificial stoneUsing artificial stone givesthe possibility of introducing a certain charm to the interior of the room. Modern developments in the direction of creating artificial substances can replace natural materials with a high degree of certainty. Both in appearance, and in many of its properties, such materials even surpass the original. The use of artificial cover in the interior is fashionable, modern and beautiful.

Features of artificial coating

Artificial stone is a solid solid material that mimics the natural. Currently, there are many varieties of such materials. The most common are:

  • Artificial stones based on polyester resins with a filler of stone crumbs.
  • Decorative articles made of colored concrete.
  • Synthetic materials on acrylic basis.
  • Scheme of wall decoration with decorative stone. Using such artificial materials, it is possible to visually repeat the structure of granite, marble, limestone, corals and other valuable natural materials. Artificial tiles based on colored concrete are widely used. To increase the strength, such a material typically has internal reinforcing elements in the form of a fiber. These elements can be made of steel, fiberglass or polymer fibers. In order to increase the reliability, concrete is subjected to artificial aging with the help of soot or iron oxide. The effect of aged stone can be created by rubbing in the micropores of artificial tile of earth or moss. One of the best substitutes for natural stone is quartz agglomerate (quartz stone). Due to its strength, it surpasses many natural materials. The agglomerate is a quartz composition (up to 95% by volume), into which a binder polymer resin (5-7%) is introduced. Such material retains the hardness and strength of quartz, but does not have microcracks and other defects due to the presence of polymer filler. The heat resistance of the material is extremely high. In particular, an artificial quartz stone containing 91-93% quartz, 7-9% polyester resin and dye is recommended. This coating is realized by standard plates with the size of 144x306 cm. Back to the table of contents</a>

    Features of stone on a concrete basis

    Layout of decorative stone. When choosing an artificial stone for an interior, an important parameter is the simplicity of its processing by one's own strength. To easily processed materials, you can safely refer an artificial stone based on colored concrete and gypsum. Gypsum tiles are easily cut and have a low specific gravity. Weight reduction can be an important factor if you need to glue the stone on a vertical surface. In appearance (taking into account a wide range of colors), you can pick up an imitation of almost any natural stone. In addition, if the color does not satisfy the consumer, you can purchase white material and color it in any desired color. Insufficient moisture resistance of such materials is corrected by the introduction of polymeric fillers or protective coatings into their composition. Such stones are realized as hypsopolymer artificial stones. In addition, water resistance is increased by impregnation with acrylic lacquers. In this case, this impregnation also protects against contamination. Back to contents</a>

    Surface preparation for laying artificial stone

    Picture 1. The most popular variant of interior design is the use of decorative stone for facing the whole wall or a large part of it. Laying of the decorative coating in the interior should begin with the preparation of the wall surface, where its installation is planned. The surface of the wall (ceiling) should be perfectly even in the place where the artificial stone is fixed. In addition, artificial tiles have enough weight: an element of the interior, where the stone will be fastened, should be strong and stable. It is advisable to cover the area of ​​installation of artificial stone with a layer of plaster (fillers) with reinforcement of the reinforcing mesh. The surface is ideal for decoration with an artificial stone, if it is gypsum plasterboard. Preparation for the installation of artificial stone includes the development of a detailed interior plan. If necessary, supports and height stops are installed and masked. For such purposes, special corners can be used. Back to contents</a>

    Wall cladding with decorative stone

    Figure 2. Decorating the doorway with artificial stone must be done in a direction from top to bottom. The use of decorative stone for cladding the whole wall or a large part of it - a common variant of interior design. In Fig. 1 shows an example of such an application of artificial stone for the hallway. The production of a wall with an artificial stone cover includes several basic operations. The surface of the wall, prepared in advance for the decoration of the interior, must be primed with adhesive mortar and fixed on it reinforcing mesh with a cell about 5x5 mm. The horizontal marking of the rows is made (between the lines a distance equal to 4-5 rows). On the decorative stone, cut into the same tiles, a layer of glue is applied. The tile is applied to the wall, on which the glue is applied, starting from the corner. Laying of the decorative coating is made from below when laying butt and from above, if a seam is provided between the stones. The tile is pushed into the adhesive layer by oscillating movements. Adjustment of the tiles to the size is done with the help of nippers and hacksaw; possible to use electric jig saw. When fixing the decorative coating, use silicone adhesive or special glue for artificial stone, in which it is desirable to add a plasticizer in the form of PVA glue. Adhesive compound is applied with a spatula with a comb. When laying stone to ensure the same size of the seam between the tiles inserted a plastic beacon (cross) or strips of cardboard. The seam is filled with a mixture for grouting joints. Back to contents</a>

    Finishing of door and window openings

    Figure 3. The edging of the wooden cover can have any shape and pattern. The use of artificial stone in the decoration of doorways (Figure 2) or window openings looks spectacular. The decoration of the doorway with a decorative stone starts from the corner and is made from the top to the bottom. The leveling of the stone is carried out using a bubble level. The size of the artificial stone is adjusted by a hacksaw, a grinder or a jig saw. The broken edge of the tile looks spectacular. This effect can be achieved by cutting the edge of the butt end with a knife or file. The quality of the angle laying should be controlled by a special square. The edge of the tiles along the entire perimeter can be grinded by a Bulgarian at an angle of 45 °. The beauty of the design of the doorway is emphasized by the side lighting. Similarly, you can make a window opening. Back to contents</a>

    Decoration of niches, shelves and a fireplace

    Figure 4. When decorating the fireplace with an artificial stone, it is necessary to use a heat-resistant adhesive compound for fixing stone tiles both inside the fireplace niche and around it. The use of artificial stone in the interior makes it possible to introduce a certain charm in the design of niches and various shelves. Different variants of decor are possible. Niches can be lined with a stone inside. No less beautiful is a shelf or niche with edging from a decorative cover. Such a border can have any shape and pattern. The interior with a niche or shelf is suitable for a bedroom, living room and hallway (Figure 3). The combination of the use of stone in the interior with spotlights emphasizes the beauty of the material. In the niches or shelves designed in this way, you can install souvenirs, goblets, vases, etc. The interior of many living rooms does not do without a fireplace or at least its imitation. The use of a decorative stone in such an interior of the room simply begs for itself. Artificial tiles have increased resistance to heat, its use for facing fireplaces makes use of this quality stone. Fantasy can offer a variety of design options, in Fig. 4 proposed one of them. The only important condition for the manufacture of a fireplace frame is the use of a heat-resistant adhesive for fixing stone tiles both inside the fireplace and around it. Back to contents</a>

    Interior features in the bedroom

    Use of decorative stone in decorationbedroom requires careful attitude to the color scheme. It is desirable that in the styling prevailed light colors. The most suitable shades are white, beige; light tone of blue and gray. As a boundary underlining the shape or pattern of the stone panel, a small amount of brown and even black colors is allowed. At the location of the stone elements, preference should be given to the sites located behind the bed. The stone cladding with a picture or a print is well combined. Back to contents</a>

    Required tools

    Tools for finishing the room with artificial stone. If it is decided to use an artificial stone in the interior of the house, then you need to prepare the following tool:

    • Bulgarian;
    • electric jig saw;
    • electric drill;
    • Grinder;
    • hacksaw;
    • a hammer;
    • Nippers;
    • bit;
    • putty knife;
    • knife;
    • file;
    • level;
    • plumb bob;
    • roulette;
    • line meter.

    Use of decorative stone in decorationat home - this is a spectacular and modern solution. Such an interior can be safely done in the premises of any destination - from the bathroom to the living room. You can decorate a stone interior with your own hands.

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