Textured plaster in the interior of hallways: photos of the best options

The hallway is the first thing that an incoming person, guest or owner of the house sees. Its design and neatness form an impression. Finishing materials for decorating walls in the hallway, in addition to aesthetic qualities, must also meet the requirements of practicality. Therefore, decorative plaster is so often used for wall decoration in corridors and hallways..

Finishing materials for decorating walls in the hallway, in addition to aesthetic qualities, must also meet the requirements of practicality

Why is decorative plaster more preferable in the hallway than wallpaper or other types of finishes?

In hallways and corridors, especially narrow ones, the wall covering wears out quickly. Outerwear, umbrellas, shoes, etc. are stored in the hallway. All this brings dirt, dust and sand into the house. Therefore, frequent wet cleaning is required in the corridor..

The walls in the hallway should be:

Not easily soiled. It is worth giving up pastel, too light, bright colors..
Resistant to mechanical abrasion.
Washable and perfectly tolerant to detergents.
Made in the same style as the rest of the dwelling rooms.

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Decorative textured plaster is best able to satisfy all these wishes. There are a large number of types of this plaster and technologies for its application, colors, style solutions, which fit the plastered surface..

There are a large number of types of this plaster and technologies for its application, colors, style solutions, which fit the plastered surface..

Textured plaster and its varieties

This material differs from other types of plaster in that small pebbles, organic fibers (linen, cotton, wood), brick and stone chips, ground mica and quartz sand and other similar additives are added to the plaster dough as a filler. They create a textured relief surface of the wall, giving it interesting shades and play of colors. There is a textured plaster with the effects of sandy wind, velvet, with imitation of a cut of wood and stone and many other texture options..

A huge advantage of textured plaster, especially appreciated by home craftsmen, is that it perfectly masks even deep irregularities in the walls. The base for textured plaster can be both drywall and a specially treated and primed wall..

There is a textured plaster with the effects of sandy wind, velvet, with imitation of a cut of wood and stone and many other texture options.

Textured plaster: advantages

easy maintenance: during use, this textured material is easy to wash and dry clean;
moisture resistance;
resistance to mechanical abrasion;

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gives the walls of the hallway additional heat and sound insulating properties;
does not gas, does not emit any toxins, consists of natural mineral or organic components;
in terms of fire hazard refers to low-combustible building materials.

Binders

The quality of textured plaster and its appearance on the wall is influenced not only by the filler, but also by the binder used. How binders are used:

Cement mixtures. Mineral plasters are diluted with water from dry powder. Neither vapor permeable and flame retardant. It is better to use them for wall decoration made of mineral materials..
Acrylic blends (made from acrylic resin). This type of plaster does not need any additional preparation. It is sold ready-made, pre-painted, dries quickly and remains on the wall for a long time in its original form..

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Silicate mixtures (made of liquid glass). This type of binder is also sold as a ready-to-use formulation. Silicate plaster fits perfectly on any substrate, including old sand-lime bricks. Cons of this type – it is not cheap and has a limited number of colors.
Silicone. This is the best high-tech type of plaster coating. Silicone plasters are suitable for old silicate surfaces. They “breathe” (have vapor permeability), have dirt-repellent properties and are very durable.

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It is important to use the type of plaster according to the characteristics and material of the wall. Incorrect selection of the binder composition leads to the formation of blisters, cracks, delamination on the finished surface. For example, when plastering porous and vapor-permeable aerated concrete, a composition must also be used with high vapor permeability..

It is important to use the type of plaster according to the characteristics and material of the wall.

Textured plaster wall decoration technology

Surface treatment and subsequent application of textured plaster is not an easy task. Preparatory work includes such steps as leveling, filling and priming the surface. The importance of a quality primer should not be underestimated. It is required to apply several layers of primer successively and wait for their final drying. After the plastering composition is applied first with a spatula, and then drawn up with a stencil, textured roller or spatula. Some types are applied by spraying with a special device.

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Tip: The most unexpected objects are often used to create textures. Crumpled plastic bag, broom handle, shoe brush – anything can come in handy.

The relief is formed with the help of improvised tools and the imagination of the master. Sometimes it is required to apply several layers in succession. It is important to complete the formation of the relief within half an hour or 40 minutes so that the plaster does not harden. After all layers of textured plaster have completely dried, the surface is adjusted with a float and painted. There are finishing agents that give the plastered wall a shine or matte finish..

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Types of textures

Arches, niches, doorways and slopes, which are found in many hallways, are an excellent field for plastering with various textures. In one space, finishing under scales and bark beetle plaster can perfectly coexist.

Arches, niches, doorways and slopes, which are found in many hallways, are an excellent field for plastering with various textures.

Normal hair roller, if they are held over the newly applied plaster, it gives an original drawing. This relief, if desired, can be smoothed a little over the top with a spatula. You can buy rollers with a pattern, ornaments. The difficulty in using them lies in the fact that it is necessary to pass the roller in one pass from top to bottom of the wall or the entire wall in width. However, some rollers give better results when stroking in different directions. With a certain skill, you can apply the plaster directly with a roller. In this case, the consumption of the composition is minimal..

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Stamps – this is another convenient tool with which a person without special skills can apply textured plaster in the hallway. The stamp is pressed against the wall, imprinting the pattern on it. When working, you need to often moisten the stamp with water and clean it from adhering plaster.

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Texture application spatula, trowel or brush – this is the aerobatics of plastering. At the same time, the master literally draws on the wall, like on a canvas. The easiest way to apply is a “wild stone”. To achieve this texture, you need to apply strokes with a spatula at random. This will give the surface the appearance of an untreated natural stone. You can also use a trowel with teeth, a hard sponge, a brush, etc. to get an original and new surface, you need not a special tool, but imagination and courage.

Tip: When starting to apply the textured plaster, test a small amount of the compound on a limited wall surface. Test plastering will help you find out how suitable the plaster is, feel it in work.

The application of texture with a spatula, trowel or brush is the highest aerobatics of plastering.

Some techniques and subtleties of using textured plaster in the hallway

To visually make the ceiling higher, apply vertical strokes or use a vertical ornament. To make the hallway wider, apply strokes horizontally.

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Textured plaster in the hallway necessarily requires processing with a protective compound. High-quality formulations preserve color from tarnishing, add shine or matte tone, protect from abrasion.

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Some popular types

Bark beetle. This is a plaster, into which solid polymer particles are introduced, which, when stretched with a spatula, create characteristic grooves..

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Tip: The simplest application can be done by creating longitudinal or transverse grooves up and down. Or you can rub the plaster in a circular motion. Then the pattern will look like spirals. It is important to apply the pattern with even pressure and the same range..

Textured plaster in the hallway necessarily requires processing with a protective compound

Venetian plaster. It is a sophisticated finish that is characterized by transparency and depth. The composition of the Venetian consists of slaked lime, water emulsion, crushed marble to a state of flour. In its finished form, Venetian plaster is a thick transparent mass. And when applied, it creates a marble effect on the wall. This type of coating can be tinted in any color. But the surface closest to marble is obtained by using two or three natural shades of the same color. The Venetian is applied in small strokes with a triangular spatula.To achieve the correct look, apply at least 4 thin layers.

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Tip: The best protection for Venetian plaster is beeswax.

Antique. This type of plaster contains latex. Together with a special application technique, it gives the effect of scuffing, slight cracking and roughness. This coating looks noble. When dried, a special layer is formed on the latex plaster, which makes it resistant to abrasion.

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Mineral plaster contains marble granulate and other mineral aggregates. It is an economical plaster that looks great thanks to marble chips, has excellent thermal insulation properties and is economical to use..

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Plaster Graphite – This is one of the most unusual types of plasters. The master with its help is able to recreate even the masonry of the wall. Graphite is applied to any building materials, including glass, chipboard, foam concrete, drywall.