Wall decoration with stone: bold solutions in modern interior

The decoration of the walls with a stone has recently become one of the variants of the creative execution of interiors. Decorative stone looks great, great for any room, can carry any stylistic content, it is multifunctional and not easy to operate. Unique characteristics make this material more and more popular both for interiors or their elements, and for the exteriors of houses and cottages of any type.

It is easy to work with a stone, therefore, decorative decoration of walls with a stone does not require large expenses, rather than for the purchase of the necessary material and tools. And this is a significant saving. Masters who have been engaged in repair for a long time will do the job of decorating for several hours, if you do it yourself, the time will not take much longer.

Decorating the walls with a decorative stone begins with the project, that is, it is initially worth considering where and how it will be placed. There are lots of options. You can lay out a panel of an ordinary rectangular shape, later using it as a frame for selecting an element - a fireplace, a picture, or by laying out the oblique edges of the Christmas tree, move away from symmetry in the interior, creating its intricate pattern. As a rule, any unconventional solution will be known to be successful.

Decorating walls with artificial stone requires the presence of certain tools, such as:

• putty knife;
• Rubber hammer;
• capacity.

Begin work with leveling the surface of the wall. It should be perfectly flat, otherwise the overall visual effect will be spoiled. Align the wall with plaster. This is the fastest and most economical way. If the surface does not need to be leveled, the stone walls are finished immediately.

Unlike tiles, the surface of the stone is uneven, which makes it much easier to work with it, without requiring alignment of the front surface and strict alignment along the edges. The only drawback of the stone is its weight. To mount with the wall was maximum, it should be primed and not save on consumables.

Fastening of the stone to the wall is carried out with the help of tile glue, but special mixtures for the mortar are also on sale, they can also be used effectively. You can trim the decorative stone with a Bulgarian with a disc over the concrete. It is important that the cutting is carried out at low speed.

The walls are decorated with stones in a certain sequence. So, start laying from the bottom, gradually establishing each subsequent line of material. Do not forget about the seams. In order to make them even, between the tiles of the stone you can put thin slats or plasterboard. After the completion of the work, these elements are removed, and the seams are plastered.

Working with a stone, do not forget about the aesthetics that he should carry. Therefore, the work must be carried out very carefully, observing the equal size of the seams, the absence of chips that violate the integrity of the surface. It is equally important to choose the right color tone, which will effectively highlight the decorated interior element, and not make it an incomprehensible blot that does not have any semantic load.

Decorative stone perfectly borders with any other finishing materials. It is effectively used to decorate exteriors, creating beautiful practical and stable facades.