Concrete in interior design: plaster, tiles, furniture, décor items

Concrete - one of the most popular in building materials, is present on almost any object. Different adhesive mixtures, foam and similar binders though won the consumer, but much to press the concrete failed. Ease of manufacture of the solution, the availability of components, and most importantly - the universality, and we get the material, which has no equal. Traditionally, the main purpose of the concrete - exterior decoration, production of foundations, floors, concrete, fill the tracks and platforms. The most impressive one was using it "coat" - the ultimate dream of private homeowners. With the advent of decorative plasters and other decorative materials it has become irrelevant, but there is to this day. Today, however, there was a concrete application of the non-standard - in the interior, for the walls as a finishing layer. Moreover, out of it now make decorative tiles, ceiling lamps, vases and even design objects.

The concrete plaster in the interior

Gypsum plaster has long been used not only to align the walls for painting, but also to create a relief surface. The result depends on the imagination of the artist and skill level. Concrete coating is used for the same purpose - to create an exclusive coating, based on their capabilities and desires. Tellingly, many do not even paint the walls finished, preferring the natural steel color and metallic luster. From the point of view of the application process with the concrete easier to work - it gets slower. For a luxurious style and oriental motifs similar design will not work and will look strange, but for a minimalist loft in Moscow will be appropriate. This coat is available and exceeds the plaster in strength and durability, it is difficult to damage even specifically, not that accident.

Concrete tiles in the interior

The idea of ​​concrete tile production too far from the novelty, but before such products are used for facade cladding and paving in the yard. For the walls and floor decoration in the production scale of the concrete tiles they do not produce. It is the prerogative of small companies or home handyman. Tiles can be of geometric forms - square, rectangular, hexagon or fantasy created customized with the interior features. The color range is extensive - you can use all the shades of natural gray color produced by different proportions and brands. It is also possible to use colorant, it is added to the solution or borne color scheme already ready elements. Due to the plasticity of concrete easily embossed, not just a smooth texture.

Concrete sinks and countertops in the interior

It can be as-cast sinks together with the surrounding area and the concrete frame, which is mounted in the cleaning of stainless steel or ceramics. If it is - on the kitchen sink, at the same time it is ordered and worktop in the same technique. Smooth, polished surfaces, pleasant to the touch - an advanced technology "wet concrete." Obtained honeycomb structure, because of the use of composite (pebbles, marble or granite chippings, gravel), but the surface is polished until smooth. There are no restrictions on the shape, form and space products embody any ideas. Equally claimed shiny and opaque variations worktop can be either one-piece or composite of several segments. As a variant, the concrete is combined with granite slab.

concrete decor

Objects made of concrete design more diverse: not only cast figurines and are doing stucco, but also on the lamps, and ceiling lamps, and vases, but for all that your heart desires. In a typical design with a predominance of plastic like decoration will not look, but complete with a tile or putty design will turn organic and unusual.

concrete furniture

This phrase is a clear association with garden benches, but we are talking about home furniture: tables, chests of drawers, cupboards, coffee tables, bar counters. As it turned out, the concrete is perfectly combined with natural wood, the outside - stone frame, and inside - shelves made of wood. Cast concrete and completely different shapes, table DJ, etc. Polished table top does not look worse than the stone, but it is much cheaper. If desired, these items can be made independently, not swinging at once on a large table, and try to make more accessible the bedside table or a bench. The technology is virtually identical to the casting of paving slabs.

• The solution is prepared with the use of superplasticizers, then concrete is obtained and durable and will not crack, mixed construction mixer.
• The form must be perfectly smooth surface which is resistant to moisture.
• If collapsible design, the joints are sealed.
• Used for reinforcement fine-meshed wire mesh or glass fiber, the small form can be reinforced with a cloth.
• Die casting occurs from the edges to the center, the vent edges and bottom obstukivayutsya form covered with polyethylene. He will give uniform mixing and prevent zavetrivanie.
• Whole form the finished product is removed by a sharp spatula.
• Lapping: to trim well brushed with water, polished, if desired - to decorate tiles bright glass moldings.

These innovations will not soon become objects of mass consumption, but there are always fans of the original art solutions in their apartments. Offers designers do not last long without demand, and companies that provide concrete for the interior, it is quite successful.

Fans of the original will be just an interesting article on the establishment of the ceiling in the form of a starry sky. Those who have not yet the interior of concrete, it is useful to read of Upholstered Furniture. Targeted use of concrete in the video about monolithic construction technology.

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