San Marco plaster: types and applications

Italian San Marco plaster is a special type of decorative wall covering that allows you to carry out the most daring ideas of the designer and create the unique atmosphere of any room. Due to the variety of colors and textured relief, this material is deservedly considered the benchmark of high quality throughout the world. Based on the specific composition and texture, there are various possible applications of this product.

In search of original solutions for modern wall design, many people have long ago abandoned the usual wallpaper, because the construction market is ready to offer innovative types of coatings that are much more in line with the spirit of the times and high quality requirements.One of the alternatives is decorative, Italian plaster, able to decorate any interior, thanks to its many positive qualities.

The main advantages of San Marco plaster are:

• absolute safety both during application and during operation - the product includes only environmentally friendly natural components, does not contain harmful additives, solvents and harmful substances that cause allergies;
• no odor due to natural composition;
• a large selection of texture, color shades, types of imitations to create a distinctive, non-repetitive design;

• high strength and durability;
• preventing damage such as mold and fungus, due to the fact that no additional waxing is required;
• ease of use, no need to perform perfect alignment for most types of products;
• the ability to apply in rooms with high humidity levels;
• In addition to masking defects, decorative material serves as a complete final layer, and in addition, it is perfectly cleaned with water and preserves the brightness of the color for a long time.

Types of material differ in their purpose, composition and texture, different for the chosen style and decor. Plaster can be created on a different natural basis, because of the composition it is possible to create any type of coating with a suitable texture, as well as protective layers of wall decoration.

Basic elements of the composition:

• limestone;
• minerals;
• silicate compounds;
• silicone and its derivatives;
• polymer base.

As a result, modern flock design can be obtained, which is achieved by using the content of a special filler in the form of plates of different colors and shades. When using phosphorescent elements, a luminescence and a shiny, smooth surface is provided. But the material can be dull.

High demand and the main achievement of Italian manufacturers - traditional Venetian plaster. This product is multifaceted in its functionality - it is able to reproduce any natural stone, to give the surface "aged", a noble look or classic gloss.

Products of the Italian manufacturer is represented by a number of high-quality Venetian and textured mixtures.

Each type has its own characteristics and subtleties in use:

• Stucco Veneziano plaster Made on the basis of acrylic and is mainly intended to create a sophisticated, glossy surface with an antique effect, which eliminates the use of wax. Some of its variants make it possible to create marbled interiors with a general classical style. There are more than a thousand colors and shades of such material. Plaster can be applied to any base, including convex, curved, with a complex geometry.

• The luxurious and sophisticated look of the interior and exterior walls will help give plaster "Marmorino Classico". The product is distinguished by a special wear resistance to temperature differences and more than 800 different shades of marble.

• Series "Markopolo" created by water based and acrylic. A distinctive quality of the coating is the roughness with the effect of metallic luster (gold, silver, bronze, copper). Stucco is ideal for rooms made in the modern minimalist style and hi-tech.

• Decorative material "Kadoro" has its own characteristics. The water base allows you to create a soft, silky surface with a bright, voluminous ebb. Suitable for a traditional classic interior, mainly used for interior walls or partitions. The mixture fits perfectly on concrete and plaster, mineral base, old paint. This coating can be washed, remove defects from it is not difficult.

• Matte coatings are recreated with plaster "Kadoro Velvet". It is an elegant and sophisticated material with a light pearl gloss based on acrylic resin. Warm and cold colors, complemented by mother of pearl, can decorate the living room, office and even a bedroom.

The plaster of Italian manufacturers is notable for its simple use. The exception is the famous "Venetian", under which it is necessary to maximize the surface.

The workflow consists of several steps:

• preparation of the base, including the removal of the old coating;
• any irregularities, cracks and chips should be repaired;
• with a wide area of ​​damage it is better to carry out a full plaster;
• when the level drops more than 5 mm, reinforcement is used;
• Priming of the surface is carried out with the composition recommended by the manufacturer;
• plastering, plaster, cement, concrete and plasterboard;
• for the application of the solution will need tuft and rubber rollers, spatulas, scallops and other improvised tools.

In many ways, the quality of texture depends on the methods of applying plaster - it can be horizontal and vertical, circular movements, short and long strokes.

Of course, deciding to use Italian material for the first time, it is better to use the help of a professional master who has the skills to deal with such a coating. Especially when it comes to the Venetian composition. The technology of its application is multi-stage and has its own nuances.

This material contains stone dust in its composition, which has a different fraction size - a coarser and coarse grinding gives the effect of treated stone, while the fine is a barely different ornament. In addition, the Venetian composition seems to glow from the inside, especially in the presence of mineral constituents. It is this kind of plaster that is distinguished by increased resistance and long-term preservation of an attractive appearance even when exposed to ultraviolet radiation and high humidity.

Working with such a mixture requires accuracy and patience, since each layer of plaster must be applied on a previously dried surface.And there can be from three to ten such layers, and the more there are, the more noticeable is the internal gloss.

Since the material is virtually transparent in quality, the substrate must be perfectly smooth and even, and the application must be uniform. It is necessary to work with a narrow stainless steel tool, so as not to leave untidy streaks on the walls. After drying, which occurs within 24 hours, a special wax can already be applied to achieve additional shine.

Modern construction products from Italy allow the use of a wide variety of natural textures and a huge amount of color shades to create unique interiors, therefore, it can satisfy even the most demanding requirements and personal style preferences.

For information on how to apply San Marco plaster, see the following video.