Structural roller for decorative wall decoration

In the process of repair, you can use a variety of materials and tools, among the latter, there is a structural roller that makes the walls unusual. These decorative fixtures are used. The walls receive a figured impression that imitates a variety of surfaces, for example, wood, stone texture, fur coat, leather, etc.

Varieties of structural rollers

When decorating premises specialists for a long time use a variety of improvised tools like hard brushes, combs and sponges. Today, construction tools are presented in a wider range, which allows you to find ready-made rollers with relief. They help to process the plastered walls, and as a result, the wizard can create real 3D images.

Among others it is necessary to distinguish a structural rubber roller. However, this material is by no means the only one that can form the basis of the working surface of the device. The cylinder is covered:

• Foam rubber;
• Wood;
• Cloth;
• Skin;
• Plastic;
• Silicone;
• Fur.

A marble finish can be obtained by using a fabric roller, while a finish similar to a natural stone is obtained using the leather surface of the tool. With such rollers work when it is necessary to process the painted surface. If you have a standard foam rubber cylinder, then you can add it yourself, wrapping pieces of foam rubber, threads and string on its working part, trying to create natural patterns, for example, the structure of the tree bark.

Features of platens for plaster

The roller for structural plaster may have a hard coating. Such a tool allows you to create a more pronounced decor, but it will cost much more. You can use these devices several times, the most productive are the rubber solutions that have convex patterns. This innovation has come to us from Western countries, and today in the shops you can find a variety of patterns and textures by the type of geometric shapes, flowers, birds, leaves and animals.

Structural roller for decorative plaster can be used in one of two ways. The first involves the initial application of plaster, which should be left for fastening. After that, you can begin finishing or plastering on a layer of putty, dipping into the roller. The second method, as a rule, is used to produce patterned coloring by the method of creating prints with a rubber product.

Recommendations for using a structural roller

In order to extend the life of the plaster layer and not to encounter the problem of cracking, the wall should be further processed. The surface is cleaned of dust, old finishes and dirt. After it can be applied primer, and then for leveling - putty. To do this, you can apply spatulas, the sizes of which vary from 300 to 600 mm.

The putty should be applied evenly, it is not necessary to press the tool too much. After the first layer has dried, the second layer should be applied using a spatula, the size of which is 600 mm. Application and smoothing should be carried out in two directions - mutually perpendicular.

At the next stage, you can start decorating. Dry plaster should be mixed with water, trying to bring to a homogeneous consistency. Then the master has to apply the mixture on the wall in a layer of 2-4 mm. The base is smoothed with a spatula and left for 10 minutes to make the composition thicken. Then begins the finishing of the structural roller. Movements should be directed from top to bottom, it is more convenient in this case to work in pairs, the first person will be engaged in applying plaster, while the second will create a relief.

All subsequent work on painting the walls should be carried out after two days, when the plaster dries. If you need to paint the entire wall, you should buy a roller with a long pile. If you want to apply the paint only to the protruding areas, you should prefer a roller with a short pile.

Principles of using a structural roller

The structural roller should be used with some rules in mind. If you want to achieve accurate application, you do not need to press the working surface of the tool too much. Movements should be smooth. When approaching the second track, it is necessary to start moving in the place where the boundary of the first figure passes. Overlapping should not be.

At the ceiling, the structural roller is pressed slightly against the surface, but then a low pressing force should be followed. If you notice that the pattern turned out to be too embossed, it can be slightly smoothened using a grinding net.

Creating a surface "coat"

A fairly common decor, which is created with the help of a figured roller, is a "fur coat". Creating this layer involves spraying the plaster with a special machine, brush or broom. The most common "coat" in the field of facades, but it will be attractive to look in the room.

At the first stage, a putty and plaster should be applied to the wall, then a structural roller can be applied. If you notice errors, and the layer of plaster was uneven, then using a spatula you can remove excess. Breaks during application of a layer of "fur coat" are inadmissible, otherwise the composition will dry out, and a joint will be visible at the edges.

Conclusion

Before the beginning of the work, old coatings are removed from the wall, problem areas are processed. In the decoration can be used in several colors. In this case the plaster should be applied in several layers, the first one will be black, the second should be monophonic, while the third layer will have the shade that you want to see in the end. You can divide the palette using paint tape. It should be remembered that the decorative plaster will dry for 20 minutes, so it needs to be applied in small areas.