Acrylic bark beetle plaster: characteristics and application

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Photo of decorative plaster.

The acrylic bark beetle plaster got its name due to the drawing obtained when applying the material to the wall, it resembles the bark beetle traces. Apply acrylic plaster "Bark beetle" both for exterior and interior decoration.

Stucco bark beetle - what is it?

There are two types of this finishing material:

• On a gypsum basis.
• Acrylic

Let's consider in more detail:

• The difference between these materials is that acrylic plaster the bark beetle is used already in finished form, and the gypsum mixture must be diluted with water.
• But one thing in common is a composite finishing material that contains abrasive granules.
• Different manufacturers use granules from different materials, but mostly marble chips or minerals. Granularity of the raw material depends on the diameter of the abrasive from 0.1 mm to 3.5 mm.

Note. Depth and relief of the pattern on the surface to be coated depend on the size of the crumbs.

Material characteristic

Bark beetle acrylic plaster - advantages:

№	Description	Sample
1.	The mineral filler, which is part of the bark beetle, does not burden the composition, giving it airiness and lightness, which favorably affects the structural elements of the building.	It is applied easily and simply.
2.	It does not contain substances hazardous to humans. Eco-friendly material.	It is applied to an internal interior.
3.	It withstands sharp temperature thresholds. It does not fade in the sun. Non combustible material. Does not emit harmful fumes when heated.	Feel free to use for facade decoration.
4.	Plaster acrylic bark beetle is wear-resistant, it is easy to clean with water and does not respond to atmospheric phenomena. If necessary, the plaster can be cleaned using detergents, or vacuum cleaned.	You can safely process the surface.
5.	Not afraid of mechanical impact, withstands even light impacts.	Resistant to mechanical stress.
6.	Acrylic plaster bark beetle is made only in white, but if desired, it can be painted (seePainting bark beetle plaster - all ways) by adding a special dye to it. It stains well after application.	You can use the color.
7.	Long service life - in closed rooms the stucco will stand for more than 15 years, and on the facade of the house 9. Given the fact that it can be repainted and washed - this is a very profitable decorative coating.	Big operational period.
8.	The price of the material is not too high and is available to almost any layman. Since the material is easy to apply, you can buy it at any hardware store.	Great price dynamics.

Application of bark beetle plaster

The range of application of this material is very wide: it can be used both for decoration of the interior of the room, and decoration of facades.

Thanks to its qualities, bark beetle acrylic plaster is used:

Note. The picture that will turn out in the end will depend only on your imagination and the technology of applying plaster on the wall.

You can create:

If you try hard, you can depict wall painting. There are many options for finishing and applying.

How to choose a material

Before you start decorating with decorative plaster yourself, you need to choose and buy a material.

There are many manufacturers on the market, the material is produced according to different recipes, and of different composition. Depth and width of the created pattern will be determined from the diameter of the abrasive.

Important. When buying material, you need to take into account the fact that the larger the diameter of the abrasive grains, the greater the consumption of material during application.

Table of approximate consumption of acrylic bark beetle plaster:

Then you need to decide what material you need to buy - ready to use, or a dry mixture. It should be noted that it is more convenient to work with the finished mixture, but it costs more than dry. If you properly breed dry decorative coating, then it will not yield to the finished composition.

Substance application

Application Instructions.

For applying bark beetle of acrylic plaster it is recommended to choose the right surface:

• This is concrete.
• A rock.
• Brick.
• GVL.

Note. On slippery and very smooth planes, such as glass and iron, for finishing with this coating will not work, too weak adhesion.

It is not difficult to apply the material, you can do it yourself. For a good result, it is enough to adhere to certain rules and step by step follow the instructions.

Application process

Tools:

• Spatula.
• Bucket.
• Trowel.
• Plastic grater.
• Plasterer.

If acrylic bark beetle plaster is used (dry mix), then you will need a construction mixer to knead the composition.

Surface for application

Stages of work.

Before you start applying a decorative coating with your own hands, you need to prepare the walls. To do this, we clean them from the old coating, dirt, dust, grease stains. The surface should be well primed. Fill all dents, irregularities and gaps with putty. The surface for applying the composition should be smooth and even.

Tip. If the irregularities on the wall are equal to the diameter of the abrasive in the acrylic bark beetle plaster, then the walls can not be leveled, all the irregularities will be closed by the composition.

Let's consider in more detail:

Before applying the coating, the walls must be treated with paint - soil, which must match the color of the finish coating itself.

• This not only provides good grip, but also avoids the transmission of a different color.
• As soon as the soil dries up - and this takes 2 to 6 hours - you can start plastering.
• It is advisable to use the composition of one manufacturer, then the result will be excellent.

Tip. If a decorative coating is used for exterior decoration, paint primer is not a prerequisite.

How to make a composition

Stages of preparation of the mixture.

When using a dry mixture, it must be diluted correctly and according to the instructions.

This must be done according to the following rules:

• Pour water and add the mixture.
• Water should be at room temperature - up to 20 degrees.
• Mixing is carried out using a mixer, or a perforator with a nozzle.
• The mixture is not applied immediately after kneading, it needs to settle for a while.
• The life of the solution is different for each manufacturer. Refreshing it will not work, so you need to knead a certain amount based on the lifetime of the mixture.

Important! In no case do not add water to the finished mixture, as it can harden. If the mixture has become thick, it is better to mix it again. This can only be done once. It is advisable to use the finished mixture within 60 minutes after preparation.

At the end

Instructions for applying acrylic bark beetle plaster:

• The mixture is applied to the wall with a trowel, which is located at an angle of 60 g. to the plane. The layer applied to the wall will be equal to the grain added to the decorative coating.
• As soon as a little grasp, you can begin to form a picture with a grater.
• Furrows can be made vertical, horizontal, diagonal, or circular - depending on the direction of the tool. You can see how to apply a decorative coating in the video in this article.

Important! Application of the solution from corner to corner must be performed in one sitting, otherwise visible joints may appear. Drying time from 1 to 3 days.

Acrylic bark beetle plaster is an interesting and effective solution in the design of any room.