Graffito plaster: photos and examples. Sgraffito - “stone” paintings and exquisite ornaments in your home Graphite plaster

The next stage in construction country house When the box is at home, finishing work is carried out. Finishing work is divided into external and internal. External Finishing work mainly related to the decoration of the facade of the building. Today there are the following most popular facade finishing methods country houses; brick cladding, plastering, siding, plastic panels, artificial and natural stone. Each of the listed technologies has certain advantages inherent only to this specific type of finish. But there is another finishing technology that actually has all the advantages of all the listed technologies for finishing house facades. This is a unique Graphite finishing technology. The Grafito finishing technology came to us from Europe and the USA. The main and most important advantage of Grafito is its versatility, due to which it has a wide range of applications in finishing works.

Unique Graphite finishing technology

The originality of this technology lies primarily in the fact that, depending on the properties of the surface to be covered, it is possible not only to select the optimal surface pattern, but also to create a mixture that will best suit the finishing surface. Prepared solutions using Graphite technology can be used to finish concrete, brick, foam concrete, aerated concrete, polystyrene foam and wooden surfaces, as well as structures made of chipboard and plasterboard.

Graphite plaster - systematic approach and high quality

The main component decorative plaster Graphite is the so-called white cement. Decorative plaster prepared on its basis has increased viscosity and plasticity. In addition, it can be used to give any surface being finished a three-dimensional appearance. As a result, with the help of decorative plaster Grafito you can get surfaces that imitate porcelain stoneware, tiles, laminate boards, silicate and facing bricks, textures of natural or artificial stone, tree bark, structural plaster. In fact, with the help of Grafito decorative plaster, you can realize any fantasy of the customer or owner of a country house. Another undeniable advantage of the technology for carrying out work using the Grafito system is the ability to apply the plaster solution in its raw form to any surface that does not require additional special preparation. The special filler present in the structure of Graphite decorative plaster allows it to be applied even to plastic surfaces. With such a high degree of adhesion Graphite plaster applied to a vertical surface retains the required shape and size. The merit of this is the special polymer particles included in the filler. They work as follows. They first penetrate into the smallest cracks in the structure of the material being processed and then harden, providing an effect similar to cold welding. The Graphite mixture is applied in a wet state to the surface to be covered in a layer of 0.5 to 15 cm, and the smudges characteristic of other types of plaster do not form.
Structurally, the top layer of the Grafito plaster mixture is a cellular fiber that resembles a kind of “antennae”. When the solution hardens, they are firmly bonded to each other.
All of the above properties ultimately allow us to characterize the surface finishing system Graphito as a material with unique characteristics and performance properties:
- high frost resistance,
- heat and moisture insulation properties,
- resistance to external influences,
- wear resistance.

Graphite - the widest range of applications

Plaster mixtures of the Grafito system find their application in many areas of construction. Graphite can be used when finishing the facades of not only low-rise buildings, but also high-rise ones, with big amount floors. In addition to the walls of the house, you can, by varying the pattern and structure of the Graphite mixture, decorate the base, fence, columns, both for the exterior and interior decoration of the house and other outbuildings on your suburban area. Having high strength characteristics, Graphite mixtures can also be used for finishing horizontal surfaces - sidewalks, paths, attics, verandas, parking lots. Stoves, chimneys, wall and floor elements finished using Graphite technology add special beauty and charm to the interior of a country house.

Paving paths using Grafito technology

It is especially recommended to paving horizontal surfaces with high operational loads with a Graphite mixture. Specially designed for these purposes Graphito mixture It is easily applied to the subfloor without forming air bubbles or smudges. It contains additional ingredients that ensure adhesion even under extreme conditions. temperature conditions. As a decoration, Graphite printed concrete can be used for tiling floors in various rooms (dining room, hall, bathhouse), as well as for designing paths, sidewalks, courtyards, swimming pool platforms and decorative waterfalls.
How most advanced technology in the field of finishing and decoration of surfaces, Graphito system has a number of significant advantages over other finishing materials:
- wide scope of application,
- formation of any interior,
- exclusivity and individualism,
- durability and strength,
- low cost ( see table)

Table. Comparative analysis cost of finishing in the most popular technologies *

Finishing methods	Cost, rub. **
Finishing methods	material	surface preparation	works	total
Natural wallpaper, bamboo, jute Limitations on performance characteristics, careful care. It is difficult to align the joints.	600	300	700	1600
A natural stone Laying large-format stone of non-valuable species.	800	200	1100	2100
Cork coverings	600	500	900	2000
Textile wallpaper on fabric basis Ideal surface preparation.	600	500	1000	2100
Designer decorative plasters	800	300	800	1900
Water-dispersion paints Ideal surface preparation, limited performance characteristics, gentle care.	70	300	900	1270
Natural veneer panels coated with acrylic varnish Taking into account the cost of the profile, the warranty is 1 year.	3500	50	400	3950
Graphite finish	86	0	300	386

* The average retail cost of decorative coatings was calculated.
** Average cost of construction work and materials.

We imitate stone, wood and stucco using plastic material

The graphito technology was named after one of the manufacturers of the material. This technology allows, using a plastic composite mixture, to imitate various materials on any surface - from natural stone to tree bark. “Plasticine” plaster is not afraid of rain and temperature changes; it can be used for interior and outdoor decoration.

The graphite mixture consists of white cement, sand, plasticizers and a dozen other elements. It is produced by several companies, and the exact composition is kept secret. But FORUMHOUSE users persistently try to unravel it, simultaneously offering their developments for finishing facades.

If anything indoors can be sculpted from plaster mixtures, then decorating the exterior has always been a problem. Of course, brick facades, a natural stone and even wood was made before the advent new technology. Most often, artificial stone, a self-made cement-sand mixture with plasticizers, or packaged mixtures for printed or press concrete technology were used for these purposes. Therefore, “graphito” is compared with everything at once.

Lascade:

– I worked with graphite. This is a really interesting thing that allows you to do a lot of things, starting from simple finishing of building facades and walls in interiors with imitation various surfaces, before the production of architectural forms.

Forum member GRAFITchik I became acquainted with the technology in 2006. One of his first works was finishing the basement and facade. Graphite was molded onto a plaster mesh.

Advantages and disadvantages

User FORUMHOUSE Flex notes that the technology has advantages compared to other, even natural, materials:

– Artificial stone, like natural stone, has a high density, which leads to large linear deformations in summer and winter period. As a result, the stones fall off. The stone looks great and behaves well only indoors, where there are no temperature changes. With graphite there is nothing to fall off the surface, since it is a monolithic coating.

In addition, it is practically impossible to cover any curved surfaces with artificial or natural stone, but the graphito technology makes it possible.

The declared density of the decorative coating for the graphite technology is about 1300 kg per 1 cubic meter. m, which is comparable to lightweight concrete (for a conventional DSP - about 1800). Vapor permeability is at the level of cement plasters.

“If you do it by hand, with regular DSP, it will probably be stronger and more durable than with the original mixtures. But the vapor permeability is lower and the weight is greater, which is not good for facades. Slopes, frieze, pylon, capital - in this case, the mixture is perhaps preferable, concludes Anatoly-60, demonstrating “stones” from a cement-sand mixture.

User Pop1872, who has worked with different materials, assures that compared to sand concrete (polymer cement), graphite is easier to apply, and the texture of the mixture itself is more pliable and realistic. But some things still look better from sand concrete. “If I made Stonehenge, it would be from sand concrete, and the ornaments and rock paintings would be from graphite!” – the forum member summarizes.

The main disadvantage of mixtures based on DSP and press concrete is weight: the material turns out to be too heavy to, for example, line walls with insulation. In addition, there are also complaints about their plasticity. This gives a chance to plastic plasters that can easily accept and preserve the stamp relief.

The mixture is sculpted and shaped up to an hour and a half after application, and within 6 hours it can be easily cut.

Forum member Josic became interested in this technology precisely because it was necessary to decorate the facade insulated with foam plastic with stone (or to look like stone). But he was afraid to hang natural or artificial stone on the PPS. Therefore, I decided to use graphite: on the bay window, the columns made of asbestos-cement pipes are insulated with foam plastic and finished with wood-like plaster. The balcony ceiling (monolith) is also finished with wood-like plaster. Elements of false fencing are polystyrene foam, finished with the same material.

Please note that when performing work on insulation materials, their water absorption must be taken into account. A sudden loss of moisture when working with any finishing materials, be it plaster or facing stone, will lead to the appearance of cracks.

Flex used simple dense foam in their work. On a flat fence, all columns and turrets made of foam plastic are finished with graphite. The facility is already in its third year.

Officially, decorative plasters of the “graphito” type (Graphito, Flex-C-Ment, Flex-Beton) are designed to give internal and external surfaces a three-dimensional appearance of natural stone and brickwork. A layer of solution is applied to the prepared surface, and then a drawing is made using polyurethane forms. However, this technology is used not only for finishing facades and interior walls, but also for fences, stoves, paths, stairs, columns, for restoration of stucco, etc.

The new technology has a number of important advantages over DSP and stamped concrete. In particular, the possibility of applying a layer from 0.5 to 7 cm and the low specific gravity of the solution - no more than 20 kg per square meter with a thickness of 2 cm. The base can be concrete, ceramics , drywall, foam plastic, wood, iron, plastic and other surfaces (each has its own technology). The main thing is that it is whole and motionless.

The specific gravity of the coating depends on the thickness of the applied mixture, and it, in turn, depends on the texture of the facade - the pattern.

For example, the weight of 1 square meter, finished using graphite technology, 1 cm thick, in a dried state is approximately 2-13 kg, says the Kenigsberg forum resident. Therefore, such a mixture can be safely used for insulation - provided that it is securely fastened. The master notes that he would not risk hanging a large thickness on a facade with insulation, only individual elements - framing window openings, etc. And if without insulation - on a block or brick, then 10 cm is possible. But the cost of such a facade will be decent - half the cost of the building, if not more. In general, if you have certain skills, you can even show the texture of the stone by 0.5 cm.

Application technology

Most often, graphite is used to imitate more expensive, finicky and heavy natural stone. Not every foundation will support it, especially a curved one, not to mention ceilings. And light plaster is easy. The downside of graffito is that plastic plasters are more expensive compared to their concrete counterparts.

The most important stage of working with the mixture is preparing the base surface. It needs to be thoroughly cleaned, obvious cracks repaired, and primed. For better adhesion of the mixture, there should be no dirt, paint, or dust left on the walls. As a rule, the surface is treated with the well-proven Primer 100 primer, but you can choose another one. The same goes for crack sealers - each brand has its own recommendations, but there are plenty to choose from on the market.

Manufacturers of mixtures claim that their material will adhere perfectly without the use of reinforcing mesh, but many forum users prefer to play it safe.

Usually the mixture is applied in two layers: the first, reinforcing (1-2 cm) - after priming the surface, the second, molding - after the first and another primer have dried. Classic scheme - primer, metal mesh, base layer, primer, decorative layer, molding, painting with acrylic color, coating with polyurethane varnish.

Smooth materials are reinforced with a mesh or a “comb” layer, and then a finishing layer is applied to the rough surface. Starik80 advises taking a comb not 8-10 mm, but 5 mm - the consumption will be less and it will be more convenient to work. He applied a thin layer and roughened the surface with a garden rake or a stiff brush. Then I applied plaster up to 5 cm, nothing crawled.

Before applying the second layer (from 0.5 mm - depending on the depth of the relief you have chosen), you need to remove sagging and unevenness from the surface. This is done with a regular spatula. There is no need to wait for the primer to dry completely; the optimal stage is the middle stage: half dry and sticks to your fingers. As for the mixture, it holds and shapes best if applied within half an hour after mixing.

As the experienced one assures GRAFITchik, about 80% of the work is carried out with a layer thickness of 1 cm. As an example, a forum member demonstrates a “brick” with a thickness of 0.7-0.8 mm:

Important! To prevent the coating from crumbling, strictly follow the instructions for the mixture. Strength problems are often associated with changes in the water-cement ratio or rapid evaporation of water from cement mortars. In other words, the mixture “burns.”

The mixture is applied using a spatula, trowel or special sprayer. The less movement you apply at this stage, the stronger the surface will be. Then the finishing layer is leveled with a trowel. The texture on the dried layer of plaster is done using various forms (like brick, stones, wood) or manually, with chisels. If you want beautiful facial seams, use also piping.

To prevent the molds from sticking to the mixture, they need to be moistened from the inside with white spirit. It wouldn’t hurt to treat the wall itself with it. If something doesn’t work out, don’t worry - after the mixture dries, the defects can be eliminated with a repair mixture.

– Stones without shapes are also a theme! Creative... That's what we do. – shows photo Pop1872.

Painting of the formed relief begins only after the mixture has completely dried. It may take a lot of time - depending on the thickness of the layer, climate humidity and outside temperature.

Liquid dyes are usually used to give a surface a specific color. Concentrated paints are diluted with special products and water (see manufacturers' recommendations) - depending on the effect you want to achieve. The proportions of the dye and other components also depend on how you apply the paint - with a sponge, roller or spray.

The background color on large surfaces is usually applied with a spray, excess water is collected with a sponge. Next, using a brush (sponge) and pigments, a realistic drawing is formed.

There are several painting technologies. Most often, the color is diluted with water to the desired tone, then the stones are painted and secured with a water repellent. Sometimes paint is added to a primer or varnish. The main background can also be obtained by painting concrete in bulk by adding pigment to the mixture. However, when adding dry dyes to a solution, they should not exceed 2% of the composition, otherwise the solution will “relax”.

Realistic stone imitation - real painting. It doesn’t hurt to get your hands on something here before you start painting a fence or cottage wall.

And tireless GRAFITchik suggests imitating a tree: “People throw away money every year to maintain a tree!”

Universal tips: colors are applied in a circular motion; to highlight a certain area, you need to gently rub it with a dry sponge. Do this only after the paint has dried. The seams and “depressions” are painted over with a brush. The darker the cavity, the greater the visual depth of the relief.

The painted surface should be secured with a layer of protector. Vertical areas are coated with water-based varnish, horizontal areas are coated with polyurethane. This is done after the paint has dried. The color has become distorted, cracks have appeared - again, don’t worry, the decorative coating can be renewed using a special repair mixture, diluted with water. And in general, this technology allows you to repaint stones in any color if you are tired of the old one.

Laying decorative coverings on the floor is almost no different from working on walls, but mixtures and means for sealing holes and cracks are unique here. In addition, modifiers are used. Reinforcing mesh for floors is required. The main coating layer is 1-2 cm. You need to start molding when the mixture has set so much that it will not cut through to the ground. Don't forget to wet the surface and mold with white spirit. The dye is often added directly to the mixture, and the floor is sprinkled with a stabilizer dye on top. The final painting is done on the dried coating, after 6-12 hours.

However, for a “patterned” street surface, it may make sense to choose cheaper and more durable mixtures for stamped concrete. They, of course, have a high specific gravity, but for horizontal coatings this is not a hindrance.

How to reduce the cost of finishing?

A significant disadvantage of original graphito-type mixtures is their high cost. Therefore, members of the forum are actively looking for an alternative to plastic plaster. To decorate facades, they suggest using various materials - pressed concrete, travertine, decorative glass cement, glass fiber reinforced concrete and their own mixtures.

Chuchupaka100:

– As for me, tree bark in printed concrete is no different from natural one. The base is a concrete column, the “bark” itself is very strong. The knots still need to be completed.

Anatoly-60 I used DSP as a plasticizer. For the forum member, the speed of setting was important, so he took anti-frost ones. But for manual molding, on the contrary, the longer it takes to set, the more convenient it is to work. Anatoly does not recommend using gypsum - it does not work well with cement. For acceleration, liquid glass is better, but cracking is possible.

ufzyf offers its own recipe for a plastic mixture: high-quality frost-resistant glue, cellulose fibers and a film preservative.

com-trans came up with the following formula: 1 part cement, 3 parts sand, 2% D5, 1% Fairy dishwashing detergent. He immediately dilutes the cellulose with water by eye, and then mixes the solution with this composition. “Fairy” adds it only after trying it simply with the addition of D5 - the solution turned out to be plastic, but hard. And the detergent corrected this deficiency.

Forum member Pavelm draws attention to the fact that the weight of such concrete will be too large for facade work, which means that an air-entraining additive must be present in the mixture:

– The density of branded plaster is less than that of regular plaster. This can be achieved only by “fluffing” the solution. Approximate proportions for 1 cubic meter of sand are 320 kg of white cement M600, plus an air-entraining additive and a hyperplasticizer. Cellulose of the Armocel type can be used as fiber, which works both as reinforcement and as a water-retaining additive.

GRAFITchik also makes some recommendations. He advises choosing fiber (polyamine) not 45 mm, but 5-15 - convenient for kneading and using a gun. Use an air-entraining c-plasticizer, it selects dry. Cement BEFORE (without additives) – 400-500 is better. The composition of perlite concrete needs to be lightened a little. Each region has its own lightweight aggregates - instead of sand (sand gives the mixture fluidity, and this is ideal only for vibration casting). Lightweight – up to 1400 kg per cubic meter. m - cement concrete, if all standards are observed, gives a good product.

Forum members are actively experimenting and sharing their successes.

GritsenkoSN75 I made pebbles from DSP using this technology.

GRAFITchik advised me to make their top frame using a log, a stiff brush and a metal brush. I scraped it, left it to dry, and scraped it with a soft brush - the wood imitates it with a bang: “Stone and aged wood are classics of the genre.”

As a result of various experiments and heated debates, FORUMHOUSE users came to the conclusion that not in every case graphite is more appropriate than other decorative finishing technologies. But if you need to do it quickly, a lot and on an insulated facade, this is a good option.

Josic I tried tile adhesive and plaster mixtures, everything was wrong. The mixture, with a thickness of 1.5 - 2 cm, must be plastic (like glue), hold its shape (not slide) off the wall and not harden too quickly so that it can be stamped well. The glue is flexible, but the thick layer slides off the wall. The plaster holds, but hardens quickly.

Anatoly-60:

– Graphite technology is applicable on facades (using insulation) due to the high vapor permeability of the mixture and the low weight of the finish. But I want to warn beginners against it. Start with regular sand concrete. No forms or stamps. Within 24 hours after being applied to the finishing surface, concrete can easily be molded in various ways. And you can get a product that is not inferior in most respects. And without being tied to the supplier of the miracle mixture.

Although, forum users agree, graphite can make decorative elements much more interesting.

Read more about graphite technology in. Here you can find recipes for plastic concrete mixtures from forum members and look at photographs of the work. A colorist talks about decorative painting of walls in this video. Everything you need to know about decorative paints and plasters is.

Among all types of wall coverings, plaster mixtures stand out especially. With their help, you can not only decorate a room, but also give any surface a special look, imitating various natural materials - stone, marble or others. It is for such work that “Grafito” is intended, which allows you to create an imitation of stone or brickwork, and examples of such design can be seen in the photo in this article.

Peculiarities

The main difference between this type of decorative plasters is its components. This is a combination of white cement and polypropylene fiber - a special filler treated with a special chemical composition, giving it good ductility when applied and sufficient strength after drying. At the same time, such plaster has other useful qualities:

Resistance to cold - the solution is mainly used for repairing the external parts of buildings.
Durability – you won’t have to worry about the condition of the coating for many years.
Excellent adhesion to the surface - the composition fits well on any previously cleaned and primed surface.
Beautiful texture that allows you to imitate natural stone with high realism.
Possibility to add dyes to obtain the solution of the desired shade.
Easy to apply to a plane - even a person without such experience can cope with the repair.
With the help of this finishing, you can hide even very serious surface flaws, since the thickness of the applied layer can be even 15 centimeters.
Light weight compared to natural stone.
Ecological cleanliness.

At the same time, the cost of such compositions is low, which makes it possible to process fairly large spaces without significant financial costs.

Varieties

Despite the fact that the “Graphito” type plaster mixture itself is already one of the types of coatings decorating walls and other parts of the house, it can be different types, intended for the design of planes of various purposes. There are three main types of such solutions:

Mixture for application to walls. It does not form drips during operation and retains its relief after molding.
Solutions for application to horizontal structures subject to high mechanical loads. This variety is great for creating garden paths or sidewalks.
Mixture for decorating tabletops. It differs from the others in its finer filler structure.

Scope of application

Most often, graphite plaster is used to decorate the facades of buildings or other surfaces located outside the living space. Simply put, it is used to decorate the area adjacent to the house or the outside of the house itself. With its help you can create garden paths, frame decorative flower beds or imitate stonework on the external walls of buildings.

At the same time, the cost of repairs and the solution required for this will be significantly lower than that of real natural materials. Considering that such coatings can be painted in various shades, the scope of their use will be very wide. If desired, you can even recreate the structure of the tree and all its shades with high accuracy.

The coating fits perfectly on wood, concrete, drywall and other materials. If you need to create an imitation of stonework on the fireplace, decorative graphite plaster will help here too - with its help it is easy to “sculpt” stones of different shapes and sizes. Besides, she's not afraid high temperatures, which will also be a very useful property.

Examples

In order to understand how unique this mixture is and to see what masterpieces can be created with its help, below are several photos of examples of decorating house facades and other surfaces with such mixtures. They will help you understand all its advantages and appreciate appearance designs after design.

Plaster mixture Graphito is a polymer-modified cement-based mixture. The plaster is designed with increased wear resistance characteristics and can be used for finishing almost any surface: both those already in use (repairs) and newly constructed ones. The surface structure made using Graphite technology can be given the appearance of porcelain stoneware, tiles, laminate, sand-lime or facing brick, as well as the texture of natural or artificial stone.

The thickness of the applied layer is from 0.5 to 15 cm and, remarkably, it does not slip, which is characteristic of other types of plaster.

Composition and properties of the plaster mixture of the Grafito system.

Graphito– plaster mortar consisting of white cement and polymer additives. Thanks to these additives, it is able to acquire the three-dimensional shape and texture of any material. In addition, the Graphite mixture has a number of properties that distinguish it from ordinary plaster:

plastic? the mixture is easily applied to the wall, thereby reducing the time required to complete the work;
surface finished with Graphite plaster - fire resistant;
the mixture is easily colored using pigments;
Graphite can be applied to almost any base, be it concrete, brick, foam concrete, aerated concrete, polystyrene foam or wooden surfaces, as well as metal and even plastic.

Working with the Graphite plaster mixture is not limited to indoor work. Due to its inherent qualities, it can be used for finishing facades, as well as flooring, including rooms with wet conditions (baths, saunas, etc.). In this case, the floors can imitate mosaics, metlakh tiles or decorative bricks.
When decorating adjacent areas, the surface of the paths can be given the appearance of being laid out from natural stone or paving stones.

Technology of applying plaster mixture Graphite.

Before applying the plaster, certain types of preparatory work are required. For premises that are already in use, old paint, loose plaster, dust and dirt should be removed. Any surface should be primed before applying the plaster layer. To perform work using the Grafito technology, ordinary plastering tools are used. After applying the plaster layer, to obtain an imitation of, for example, natural stone cladding or brickwork, silicone molds are used, pressing them against the plastered surface.
To obtain a floral ornament, the plastered surface is rolled with textured rollers. Thanks to this technology, it is possible to obtain a wide range of different finishing options.

Decorative coating GRAPHITE? price.

Along with high technical characteristics and a wide range of applications for Graphite decorative plaster, a limiting factor for its widespread use is its fairly high cost. The price of one square meter of the finished surface ranges from 2000 to 3500 rubles, depending on the complexity of the applied texture, the type and condition of the base, etc. Therefore, this type of coating is used as an original finish for individual areas of the interior, such as columns, pilasters, fireplaces, etc. Such surfaces covered with the system Graphito, acquire an exclusive appearance and can transform any interior.

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Graphite plaster (grafito), plaster. buy, finishing, prices, services in Kaliningrad

“PRINTED CONCRETE” is a generalized name for similar similar technologies. This is a type of finishing materials (from various manufacturers, each produced and presented on the market under its own brand). In Russia, printed concrete has only recently begun to gain popularity. This material has long been widespread in Europe and the USA. Original decoration of country houses, residential and commercial premises, cafes, offices, entertainment venues, fences, swimming pools, floors, local areas and much more. etc. – all this is possible with the “Printed Concrete” technology. For convenience and for the customer to understand what exactly we are talking about, we deliberately divided the general name “PRINTED CONCRETE” into two concepts: “THIN-LAYER PRINTED CONCRETE” and “REGULAR DECORATED PRINTED CONCRETE”. Read below about the similarities and differences between these two directions.

Thin-layer printed concrete using Domask-concrete technology

(analogues: Domotek, Grafito, Fleks-c-ment, Flex-beton, etc.)

Applicable:

Vertical surfaces (thickness of the applied layer from 0.5 cm to 3 cm) - interior walls, facades, plinths, columns, arches, vaults, fireplaces, barbecues, stoves, retaining walls, slopes, framing of window and door openings, decorative borders along walls, steps and flights of stairs, decorative ponds and pools, garden furniture made of concrete, fences and much more. etc.
Horizontal surfaces (the thickness of the applied layer is 1-1.5 cm) - floors, paths, porches, sidewalks, terraces, local areas, balconies, steps, flights of stairs, steps, blind areas, etc. The base for finishing can be concrete, any brick, various building blocks, chipboard, DSP, OSB, wood, plasterboard, polystyrene, stone wool, old tiles, metal, etc. The main and main requirement for the foundation is its integrity and immobility.

Advantages of other finishing materials:

Does not require special preparation of the base (plastering, puttying, grouting, etc.), chips, potholes, unevenness, roughness, etc. are allowed, which eliminates the customer’s costs and time for these processes during surface preparation.
Decorative and protective is used both indoors and outdoors. It has the following characteristics: frost resistance (at least 300 cycles), non-flammable material (suitable for finishing fireplaces, stoves, barbecues, with “warm floor” systems), hydrophobic (dirt and water repellent properties) while remaining breathable (steam permeable), which is very important in the decoration of facades, durable (coating for walls - 1260 kg/m3, which is comparable to the strength of red brick, coating for -1900 kg/m3, which is comparable to M300 concrete), mixture reinforced with fiber fibre.
It has a relatively low weight (in the finished dried state - a mixture for vertical coverings). For example, the weight of 1m2, on a vertical base, with a layer thickness of 1cm (and this is usually 60-70% of customer preferences) is 13-15kg, which is comparable to the weight of clinker tiles, and even then not any, not to mention any decorative (artificial) or natural stone (from 45 kg/m2), which allows you to safely use this coating on facades insulated with polystyrene or stone wool, without fear that something will fall off, “shoot off as a fragment” or even fall by pulling contains all the insulation. Also, due to its low weight, the additional load on the foundation of the building is minimized.
Using a decorative coating, you can imitate various textures - wood, boards, bark, various (including clinker), all kinds of natural stone (cobblestones, paving stones, rubble, slate, sandstone, travertine, etc.), various artificial stones, bricks, untreated stone slabs (granite, basalt, etc.) and many other textures. With all this, one more important factor should be taken into account, which the customer does not always take into account when choosing finishing materials - this is the material itself! A few examples: finishing an arch, column, window frame, finishing a slope or even just a wall with some other artificial material - how much material is needed? That's right, a little more, and sometimes much more than the actual footage of the surface to be finished, since all artificial (and not only) materials have certain dimensions, which almost always cause problems when laying, gluing, adjusting to cover the surface to be finished!

Hence, the cutting of material and, as a consequence, its remnants (which, as a rule, are no longer applicable anywhere), i.e., overexpenditure, which is expressed in extra cash costs and lost time. You also need to remember and know that the finishing of external corners is usually carried out with “elements”, which (as in the case of decorative types of stone or tiles) are not very cheap, where it costs “per piece” and can reach up to 50% of the cost of this type of stone for 1m2. What then can be said about the finishing of steps (metal, concrete) and flights of stairs, and even “turning” ones, where the size of the steps is not always the same? how to cover and finish the ends and risers to make it look nice? how to cut off the steps from the wall at the junction (plinth, border) so that it is attractive and unusual? and how much material and time will all this require? You don’t have to continue further, because no matter how much you count, you’ll never be able to calculate it exactly, but the fact that in the end this (with traditional materials) will be an order of magnitude, or even more, more expensive than what was initially calculated, there is no point in this doubts.

In our case, with the use of this technology, the customer pays for the material exactly as much as is required (in fact!!!) to finish a particular surface, there is no overconsumption of material, and the time for completing the work is also reduced significantly.

The finished decorative coating can be painted in almost any color. dyes - more than 20 colors that can be mixed with each other. If desired, the finished surface can be given an “aging effect”, be it any stone, tile or wood; stone-like surfaces can also be given the effect of interspersed anthracite sand, which makes the finished coating more attractive in sunny weather and when the lights are on, when individual reflections of different colors emanate from the surface. The finished coating is “covered” with finishing impregnation, which in turn creates additional protection for the finished surface from atmospheric influences (repels dirt and water), and also protects the painted surface from fading (impregnation includes filters from UV radiation). For additional protection, floor coverings are also covered with special varnishes (which also prevent paint fading), but at the same time, they are designed for more intense loads and are not susceptible to alkalis, salts, fats, oil stains, etc.
Possibility of combining when finishing. Let’s say the customer would like to see both stone and board on one surface, or, for example, the granite texture of the wall covering, but with fragmentary “supposedly fallen pieces”, under which an “older base” made of supposedly old brick is visible. Or let’s say, finishing the facade in the Alpine style, where such an element as half-timbering is used. Everything can be done in one step, using one material, simulating brick and board, etc.

Everything is limited only by imagination. At the same time, what is very important! excluded - searches and selection different materials, delivery of these materials to the site, loading and unloading (during which something can often be broken, smashed and rendered unusable), adjustment in size and color, joining of different materials that are different in nature and characteristics, searching for teams of finishers, masons, if we also need artists and decorators who, say, do one thing, but do not work with other materials, etc.

The finished coating is easy to care for. It is enough just (if necessary) to wash it with a light soapy solution, cold or warm water, using a soft rag or a soft-bristled brush. Another important point is that, if necessary, in the event of any damage to the finished coating (chips, dents, etc.), which could occur due to careless treatment of the coating or in the case of using the coating in a manner for which this coating is not Calculated, this technology makes it possible to repair and restore the damaged area in such a way that the coating will acquire almost its original appearance, both in texture and color, and the restored area will be practically invisible.
In view of all of the above, we can say with confidence that the technology of thin-layer printed concrete is today one of the most advanced and versatile finishing materials and services on the market and is increasingly gaining popularity in Russia and the Kaliningrad region. , besides, she has long established herself with the most positive side in Western countries (used in the USA for more than 25 years, in Europe for more than 10 years, in Russia for just over 5 years). The decor workshop "Renaissance Master" was the first to introduce this technology in the Kaliningrad region. since 2009 During this time, we have acquired vast experience and developments, tested in practice the technical statements declared (by the manufacturers). indicators, all the pros and cons are taken into account (which also have their place, because nothing is ideal in the world) and as a result, today, we well understand and imagine the capabilities of this technology, what, where and how it can be used and what cannot be done etc.

Other possibilities in the production and finishing of objects using thin-layer printed concrete technology.

Stucco molding is one of the most interesting, exclusive and sometimes fascinating types of decoration and decor. With the help of our materials, stucco work can easily be carried out outdoors, because our materials are frost-resistant and very durable.
Manufacturing and finishing or simply finishing such individual objects like- artificial stones, boulders, blocks, rocks of various sizes. They are made from polystyrene, foam block, gas silicate block or simply from construction waste(waste), which always remains in abundance after the construction of a particular facility. As well as manufacturing and finishing or only finishing of such exclusive objects as artificial grottoes, waterfalls, etc.
We also offer finishing of such decorative elements made of polystyrene as drips, cornices, rustications, pilasters, inserts, etc., directly on site, when all these elements are already attached to the facade. With the help of our materials, they will acquire a completely different and unique look, in contrast to the option of painting them with ordinary facade paints.

Ultimately, the choice always remains with the customer and only he can make the decision in choosing this or that material. But we can firmly say - come to us - YOU WILL NOT REGRET!

Conventional decorated printed concrete using DOMASK-BETON technology

(analogues: Domotek)

Applicable:

Only on horizontal surfaces (layer thickness from 5cm to 15cm) - in the manufacture of floors, paths, sidewalks, local areas, parking lots for vehicles, garage entrances, blind areas, etc. Unlike thin-layer printed concrete, this type of coating is made “ from scratch” and it (as a rule) does not assume a ready-made base on which decorative finishing is carried out. This type decorated printed flooring is possible (and even more preferable) in cases where it is necessary to improve any area or make “complete” floors, while it must be understood that such floors can only be heated theoretically, since this is not entirely advisable, due to coating thickness.

Advantages over other materials:

The most important advantage of printed concrete over other paving materials is its strength and durability.
The grade of concrete used is at least M300, with the addition of reinforcing fiber, special plasticizers and impregnation, which make the concrete even more durable, hydrophobic (water and dirt-repellent), and therefore more frost-resistant and durable.
Almost the same as in the case of a thin-layer type of printed concrete, on this type of coating it is possible to create various and varied (including combined) textures “like stone”, “tile”, “board”, etc., which In terms of design solutions, it is an undoubted advantage over traditional types of paving tiles, where the choice of texture (shape) usually does not exceed 8-10 options, and the color scheme even less, moreover, often after a couple of years from the original tile ( especially dark tones), practically nothing remains (banal fading occurs from solar ultraviolet rays). In the technology of printed concrete, only dyes that are resistant to UV radiation are used, which guarantees a stable color for the entire period of operation of this coating.
The finished coating made of printed concrete is a reinforced monolithic slab, which means that, unlike the same paving slabs, such unpleasant moments as subsidence of the soil base (due to washing out of the sandy base by external waters) and, as a result, an uneven, sagging “bumpy” coating in places are excluded . Also, the eternal struggle with grass, which constantly crawls out at the joints of the tiles, is eliminated. But the most important thing is that the “quality” of the manufactured tiles is excluded, which makes no sense to even talk about; just look at the streets of our cities, when after installation and short use (1-3 years) there is practically nothing left of the original appearance and condition.
Another point is that the coating made of printed concrete does not need to be framed with a curb, which eliminates additional financial costs for its purchase (where the price is per linear meter or per piece) and its installation (laying), and also reduces the time of work performed.
Also, an important point is that in the event of any unexpected damage to the finished coating (chips, potholes, cracks, etc.), it can be repaired in such a way that the places (repairs) will be practically indistinguishable (as in the texture pattern and color) from the original appearance.
The coating made of decorated printed concrete is easy to care for; it is enough to periodically sweep away the debris and, if necessary, rinse with water (can be under pressure), using, if necessary, ordinary detergents (without abrasives). Once every two years (in warm weather), after cleaning and letting it dry completely, cover the base with acrylic impregnation (a water-based varnish, which is sold in hardware stores as a “on stone” or “on brick” impregnation) once two layers. These impregnations dry at +20C within 10-15 minutes. The coating renewed in this way will again acquire the “wet stone effect” and will look like new again.

We cooperate with the company "DOMASK-BETON" (being the official representative in Kaliningrad and the region), a Russian manufacturer of materials for printed concrete. The ingredients it produces have been refined and adapted to climatic conditions Russia (in particular Siberia) and today they are one of the best materials from similar ones produced in Russian market, which is confirmed by experience and practical work the company "DOMASK-BETON" itself for more than 10 years.

Call, ask all your questions, come to our office and we will be happy, together with you, to find one or another solution in the finishing of various objects. And remember that in each specific case our approach and the work done are individual and almost unique, since even we ourselves

It is unlikely that we will be able to do two identical jobs.

We work not only for you, but also because we really love what we do. We invite designers, architects, individual and corporate developers, and finishers to cooperate.

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Price

from 450 rub/m2- finishing of vertical interiors, facades, plinth, etc.

from 750 rub/m.p.- finishing of slopes, decorative inserts, stripes, columns, etc.
from 550 rub./m2- finishing of horizontal surfaces with thin-layer (printed concrete).
from 550 rub./m.p.. - finishing of concrete, steps, flights of stairs, etc.
from 1800RUR/m2- finishing of fireplaces, barbecues, stoves.
from 950 rub/m.p.- finishing of arches, vaults, decorative elements, etc.
from 450 rub./m.p.- finishing of decorative elements made of polystyrene foam and polyurethane foam already fixed on the surface of the base.
from 350 rub./m2- finishing of vertical surfaces, walls, facades, plinths, etc. (analogous to Grafito-Country).
from 35,000 rub./pcs. - production of decorative waterfalls on a turnkey basis. Can be corner or wall-mounted. Durability, ability to be moved. Can be backlit.
Price is negotiable- production of stones, boulders, rocks, grottoes, etc., of any size.

All work is carried out according to technologies - "Domask-Beton", "Grafito", "Domotek", "Flex-s-ment", "Flex-concrete".

You can get more detailed information by calling

7 921 608 61 43 - Sergey

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