Making Versailles plaster from simple putty

Adding the grace of Versailles plaster to your walls can be an affordable and satisfying DIY project. While traditional Versailles plaster requires a laborious process, putty can be used to create a sophisticated look that is comparable. With this method, you can experience decorative plaster’s charm without having to put in the significant time and effort that is typically needed.

Versailles plaster has an opulent look that can be duplicated with a few simple steps. DIY enthusiasts who wish to add a touch of classic style to the interior of their home can do so with ease thanks to this method. Regardless of your level of experience, this guide will help you get gorgeous results with the least amount of effort.

Application technology

Versailles plaster can be used to decorate walls quite easily. Every task can be split into two phases:

1. creating texture on the wall;
2. painting and glazing with varnish.

Among the steps taken to prepare the work surface are:

• leveling walls with gypsum or cement plaster;
• eliminating small defects with putty;
• dust removal;
• treating the entire surface with a deep penetration primer.

Prior to plastering, the walls can be primed using Ceresit CT 17, Unis, or another acrylic composition. 0.16–0.2 l/m² will be consumed.

We will utilize standard gypsum finishing putty for decorative plastering. Dry mixtures are available in many construction departments and are reasonably priced. Well-known brands include Osnovit, Starateli, Volma Finish, KNAUF Rotband Finish, and KNAUF Uniflott. You can concentrate on the cost because there aren’t any significant distinctions between them.

Layer thickness of 1 mm and material consumption of 1 kg/m².

Can buckets be filled with polymer putties?

Of course you can, in fact. You can use silicone, acrylic, vinyl, or any other ready-to-apply mixture. The method used to execute "Versailles" plaster will be identical. However, ready-made putty in buckets can cost a lot more than dry mixtures.

Essential instrument:

• A bucket for kneading putty by 10 liters or more;
• An electric drill with a mixer nozzle;
• A spatula for scooping up a mixture from a container and applied to a cell;
• Metal cell is average or large for applying the material to the wall and leveling;
• Celma is small metal or plastic for creating a relief surface.

Decorative plaster application This is how it happens. Hold the spatula in your right hand and the kelm in your left. Apply gypsum putty to the cell.

Apply the material to the wall while maintaining a slight angle with the tool. Plastering can be done in any direction, including an arc, from left to right, or from the bottom up.

At this point, you must apply a roughly even layer of putty to seal the walls. Since the surface will subsequently be given a texture, perfect smoothness is not necessary. A 2-3 mm layer is the appropriate thickness.

Using a spatula to plaster the corners is more practical.

Keep in mind that the gypsum putty can set in as little as one hour after preparation. You must have enough time during this period to apply it to the wall, create a pattern, and attach the subsequent section to it "on the wet." As a result, don’t plaster a sizable area right away.

Giving something a texture. Using a small trowel or plastic trowel, a pattern is made on the putty once it has been leveled. Step down from the corner to begin. There are short, curved strokes on top of one another. In a sense, the plaster is "shaded."

Depending on the layer’s thickness, the "Versailles" finish will take between 24 and 48 hours to dry.

The walls are sanded with fine sandpaper once they have dried. Large protrusions that are only removed at the tops are removed.

A cheap way to get the opulent, elaborate look of traditional plasterwork without requiring specialized supplies or a lot of experience is to make Versailles plaster out of regular putty. This process combines ease of use with high-quality results to create a sophisticated finish that adds elegance and depth to any space.

Painting

We reprimand the walls with the same universal primer before painting them.

Plaster "Versailles" can be painted without much difficulty. The task involves highlighting the relief and applying a consistent base color.

1. For the base color, any white water-based (acrylic) paint for interior work is suitable. It must be mixed with the desired color, for example, beige. If desired, add other shades – yellow, orange. The paint color should be desaturated and calm. The surface is evenly painted in one layer with a brush or fur roller. It is necessary to ensure that all depressions in the relief are filled with paint.
2. After the base layer has dried, the texture is highlighted with gold or silver. To do this, metal powder is mixed on or primer in a 1:1 ratio. The material is applied only to the tops of the relief. A foam roller is rolled over the plaster without strong pressure.
3. At the end of the work, all decorative plaster is coated with acrylic varnish. It is better to dilute it with water by a third so that a thick glossy crust does not form. You can add glitter to the varnish – small sparkles that will create a slight shimmer on the finish.

Explore additional techniques for painting ornamental plaster in the following articles:

1. Painting decorative plaster.
2. Painting the facade.
3. Painting plastered walls.
4. Textured paint.

Without the need for expensive materials, a practical way to achieve an elegant finish is to turn ordinary putty into Versailles plaster. This method offers more application flexibility in addition to cost savings.

With the correct methods and careful surface preparation, you can achieve an elegant appearance that resembles classic plasterwork. This approach is a chic and affordable substitute for more costly options, whether you’re remodeling a single room or the entire house.

All things considered, Versailles plaster can be created with regular putty, making it a viable choice for both professionals and do-it-yourselfers. You can have stunning results and appreciate the elegance of elaborate plastering in your own space if you take the proper approach.

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