We imitate brick. Brick wall in the interior

At all times, people have strived to make their homes beautiful. A variety of finishing materials, unusual furniture, original designs ceilings and much more allows you to add style and originality to any room. But quite often a situation arises when you want to get the most effective result with a minimum of funds. This option includes finishing the walls with brick-like plaster.

Peculiarities

Brick wall fits well into almost any interior, as it is one of the oldest building materials. Whitewashed, such walls go well with Provence and shabby chic styles. Red and brown bricks are an integral part of the loft style, and gray and beige will perfectly complement the modern urban design of kitchens, bedrooms and halls.

It is the design of a room using brick and its imitations that brings different interior styles together, as it goes well with both modern metal interior details and antique wood products.

Brick finishing in a house is always a bright, fresh solution that attracts attention. And even if there is no brick wall in the house, it will not be difficult to create one with your own hands using plaster finishing.

Materials

Plaster is different from others finishing materials durability and excellent appearance, variety of textures, “naturalness” and excellent heat and soundproofing qualities. In addition, it is easy to maintain and allows you to renew the surfaces in the future by painting.

There are many types of plaster. So, mineral plaster special texture will make the wall rough. By the way, it can be used for outdoor work, as well as on balconies and loggias. Venetian plaster very popular in Lately, but for imitation brickwork it is not used - it is an expensive material, which contains marble flour.

Plaster is sold in construction stores in dry form. Any plaster is based on binding materials, and sand, stone chips, fiber additives, thickeners and paint can play the role of filler. The most beautiful imitation of brickwork is obtained from gypsum plaster and “graffito” plaster, which is highly decorative. In addition to wall decoration, graffito is used to decorate fireplaces, doorways, and walls on an open loggia. country house and so on.

If you are preparing plaster from a dry mixture, then its consistency should resemble thick sour cream, and you should not prepare too much of the mixture, because otherwise the solution will set and it will no longer be possible to apply it.

To make it easier to transfer the design onto the plaster, you can make a model of the end of the brick. Thick cardboard or linoleum is perfect for these purposes. You need to mark the seams on the brick by making an indent along the entire perimeter of the workpiece (from the front side), and also mark another central seam - in the middle. The brick model is used when applying a masonry pattern to the wall and then gluing the pattern with tape. It is best to start marking from the upper corner of the wall, simply tracing the model with a pencil.

Attention! If you have to plaster large spaces ( shopping room or cafe premises), then it is worth thinking about saving materials.

Applying plaster by machine will help with this. The mixture for mechanical plastering is cheaper than standard options. In addition, work using modern equipment will save time and use 20–25% less material.

Application technology

Before you begin work on decorating the walls with brick-like plaster, the surface must first be leveled with a primer, and all curvatures and differences of more than two centimeters must be removed. This must be done, because the plaster mixture will be applied in a layer of no more than 2 cm, and serious distortions will be noticeable. It is important to remember that concrete and wood walls require different primers. After the preparatory work is completed, it is better to wait 2-3 days for the applied composition to dry completely. Afterwards you can start plastering.

Gypsum plaster is best suited for depicting bricks. It is characterized by ease of application, lack of “shrinkage” (does not change after drying) and environmental friendliness. The mixture is applied in a layer of approximately 1–2 cm, while the total consumption of plaster will be 8–10 kg per 1 sq. m. m. Do not mix gypsum plaster with some other substances, for example, cement glue. This can lead to cracks and even peeling of the plaster.

Imitation of brickwork using a plaster layer can be done in two ways: apply seams with a scraper or use masking tape for this purpose. To apply seams with a scraper, you will need spatulas, wide and narrow. Wide used for application and leveling plaster mixture, and a narrow one will be needed to correct corners and small depressions. You will need a scraper, but its role can be performed by an ordinary chisel or steel plate, as well as a rule of 1.5 to 1.8 m long and jointing used in stone work.

The plaster mixture is applied with a wide spatula and then leveled. The seams are marked after the solution has dried, but has not yet completely set. To mark the wall, you need to apply a rule and draw the seams. The width can vary from 5 to 10 mm; we recommend that you avoid too wide and deep seams with this method of application.

When marking, it is better to focus on the dimensions of a standard brick and use a pre-prepared model made of thick cardboard or linoleum.

After the seams are drawn, you can begin to work them out, that is, directly apply the design. You need to start with long horizontal seams, running a scraper under them and removing the “extra”, and then proceed to short vertical ones. The recommended depth of the seams is 3–5 mm, and they can be given a beautiful shape by working with jointing.

Masking tape is a popular means of depicting seams., although this method is more labor-intensive than the first. First, the walls are primed, and then future seams are drawn on top (you can use a regular pencil). Painting tape is applied along the lines, and its ends should extend beyond the area of ​​the wall being treated. The tape should overlap.

Next, the entire wall space is covered with plaster, along with seams and tape, and leveled. You can use a spatula, or you can apply the plaster with your hands, it will turn out even more natural. It is advisable to do this only with latex gloves. It is necessary, without waiting for the plaster to dry, to pull the ends of the tape and remove it along with part of the plaster. If the tape does break, you can use any sharp object to release its tip.

The main problem is that the masking tape does not always come off neatly from the plastered surface. It may be removed with more than necessary part of the solution or torn. There is no point in delaying the work, since the quick drying of the gypsum plaster will not allow you to carefully remove the tape. After removing the painting material, the edges of the bricks must be further processed with a spatula and jointing. For those who find working with tape too difficult, there is the option of using ready-made stencils. They are sold in large construction supermarkets.

Imitations of brickwork can be very different. Two common options are gypsum tiles that imitate brickwork, and a pattern on wet plaster. If everything is clear with the first option, since it is very difficult to spoil a wall tiled like a brick, then the second option raises many questions. When choosing this technique, you need to understand how to apply the drawing carefully and which image is as simple as possible to execute. No need to be afraid of these finishing works– they are simple, will not take much time and will even save it.

The lesson of drawing brickwork on plaster will bring joy and pleasure not only during the process, but also after completion of the work, if:

• the seam lines will be slightly curved: a perfectly straight brick wall is extremely rare, so small errors in the outline will create the illusion of real brickwork;
• paint the wall a natural color (beige, milky white), and make the seams darker.
• experiment with texture and give the bricks roughness, and also further refine the edges, making them more noticeable and protruding;

• imitation brick will be treated “antique” or painted accordingly;
• there will be bricks different sizes or long, with natural grooves or chips;
• make the edges smoother - an ordinary damp sponge will help with this, and the remaining solution on the edges can be removed with a dry cloth.

Painting will also help to add beauty and neatness; you can use either a brush or a spray bottle to apply paint.

Beautiful examples in the interior

• Imitation brickwork looks great in any living space. If you need to delimit zones, for example, to separate the dining room from the relaxation space, then a wall with imitation brickwork will cope with this task perfectly.
• To depict the texture of a brick, you can use different materials - a natural sponge, a metal scourer for washing dishes, a shoe brush and much more. When imprinted on wet plaster with a natural sponge, a very beautiful, natural texture pattern is obtained.
• To make the finish look natural, the imitation is painted in brick-like Brown color, and the seams can be made lighter or darker. The brick finish looks harmonious in the interiors of a modern urban loft style. It is almost impossible to distinguish a high-quality imitation from a real brick wall!

Special home comfort The brickwork adds warmth to the room. We are not saying that you need to completely forget about plaster and build only brick walls... Just a fragmentary imitation of brickwork in different areas of the room provides unlimited possibilities design flight of your creative imagination.

Using a real wall

If there is a brick wall in the room, you can remove the plaster from it, process it a little and get natural brickwork. Please note - this is a real “authentic” brick wall!

The wall is cleaned of remnants of plaster and sanded with a grinder and a flap sanding disc. Brick joints are additionally corrected with a plastering mixture, hiding visible defects. Finally, the wall is coated with acrylic varnish or wax used for textured plaster. The shiny varnished surface (if desired) is given a certain dullness by local sanding with fine-grained sandpaper.

However! Not always, after removing the plaster, high-quality brickwork will be revealed underneath. Rescue - imitation decorative design! And there is less dust...

Imitation finish options

How to make imitation brickwork? Let's consider options for practical methods that you can implement with your own hands, thanks to a simple technique for their implementation.

Textured wallpaper

Until recently, wallpaper with imitation brickwork represented a rather conventional method of “brick” decor. Today, modern technologies for printing and obtaining a textured surface of wallpaper make it easy to “deceive” the eye, but they are still far from a realistic surface.

At the same time, the method of decorating with paper, non-woven or vinyl wallpaper has its advantages:

• minimal capital investment;
• speed of installation (pasting);
• Easy to maintain - the flat, washable surface does not hold dust well.

When using the “wallpaper” option, you should pay attention to innovative wallpaper made from foamed polymers on paper based– they are as realistic as possible.

Here we are talking about ready-made plastic panels, the surface of which already repeats. Using such panels and glue, you can quickly “dress” a wall in brick, both indoors and when finishing facades. Exterior finishing often involves installing such panels on a profile sheathing, which allows for additional insulation of the walls.

Note! In order to properly glue such panels indoors, it is necessary to prepare the surface of the walls!

Stencil embossing

The work is carried out on fresh plaster. A ready-made rubber or polymer flat stencil with a relief pattern of brickwork applied to it is used. The stencil (working side) is moistened with water by dipping into a bath or spraying from a spray bottle. Then it is carefully pressed with force against the plastered wall. Next, the stencil is removed from the wall, on the surface of which traces of the contours of the seams between the bricks remain.

The cycle of actions repeats again. In this case, the stencil is moved to a new place with the horizontal lines of the “masonry” aligned - otherwise it will turn out to be too “surreal”.

The hardened plaster layer is primed or coated with construction wax. The bricks and seams are then painted. You can avoid staining by using a plastering solution that has already been painted in one or more shades. When using “multi-color” plaster, a solution of different colors is applied to the wall one at a time and then smoothed. The result is an immediate realistic brick texture. The seams are additionally painted with acrylic paint of a different shade.

When choosing paint for decoration, remember that it will darken somewhat after drying!

Tile masonry

This option is interesting because it is already used ready tiles, which is simply glued to the prepared wall surface. This is similar to wall cladding tiles, only it usually has a greater thickness and, when laid, fairly wide (1-1.5 cm) gaps are left between the individual tiles.

The gaps between the tiles are covered with plaster or tile adhesive mixture. After drying, the seams are primed or immediately varnished. This protects them from chipping.

If you have an old brick, a grinder with a diamond wheel, or even better, a machine for sawing tiles, you can make natural facing tiles yourself.

Decoration tiles can be made from wood, polystyrene foam or gypsum, tile adhesive, extruded polystyrene foam and even... corrugated cardboard. We’ll talk about this in detail, but a little lower…

Painted on plaster

As in the case of working with a stencil for drawing “bricks” on the wall, we will need to freshly plaster it. The solution applied to the wall is smoothed by hand to obtain a random surface relief, reminiscent of the texture of stone or old brick. After the surface of the plaster has slightly hardened, the contours of bricks or stones are drawn on it. This can be done with a ruler, but a more realistic effect can be achieved by drawing the contours by hand.

Using a narrow (1-1.5 cm) scraper, remove the plaster along the drawn lines, forming the contours of the bricks protruding from the wall. We sweep the resulting grooves with a dry narrow brush - this process will remove sharp edges and crumbs of the plaster before it hardens completely.

Further finishing of the plaster “bricks” is carried out in the same way as in the case of a stencil.

Bricks on putty

This method is convenient when you already have a finished plastered wall. A thin layer of putty painted in the color of brick or stone is applied to it. Then proceed as in the previous method, forming the contours and relief of the brickwork on a slightly hardened putty.

By applying putty, it is easier to create a relief using narrow construction tape. The cycle of actions is as follows:

1. On a dry plastered wall we make horizontal and vertical markings of the seams of the future surface. In this case, the rectangles of each subsequent row are shifted in relation to the “bricks” of the previous one.
2. Paint the marked seams with paint suitable color and wait until it dries completely.
3. On top of the dried paint we glue strips of narrow construction tape along the horizontal seam lines, and on top of them we glue short vertical pieces of tape. This sequence of sticking the tape will make it easy to remove it later.
4. A thin layer of putty is applied on top of the tape on the wall, the surface of which is smoothed or left uneven depending on the desired texture.
5. After the putty has slightly cured, remove the tape by tearing off horizontal stripes. Since the vertical sections were glued on top of the horizontal stripes, they will easily be removed along with them.
6. Next is a “technological pause” until the putty completely hardens.
7. And then they proceed to the final finishing of the resulting relief surface using the above methods.

Corrugated cardboard

Imitating brickwork using corrugated cardboard is a unique way to perfectly decorate a wall at minimal cost. To complete this design you will need:

• corrugated cardboard - dense boxes made of thick cardboard are suitable for this;
• dense paper napkins– preferably high quality;
• PVA glue in large quantities and a comfortable wide brush;
• hot melt glue and glue gun;
• stationery knife;
• Ruler and pencil;
• varnish and paint - for final finishing.

Sequencing:

1. The surface is cleaned of old wallpaper and primed, and the painted surface is cleaned and degreased;
2. Corrugated cardboard is cut with a knife into rectangles according to the size of the sides of the brick;
3. For ease of gluing “bricks” on the wall, it is advisable to draw basic horizontal lines;
4. Each cardboard rectangle is smeared with PVA glue, but its corner parts are left dry. Glue is applied to them from a hot-melt gun. This combination of two adhesive media allows you to instantly fix the “brick” on the wall using drops of hot-melt adhesive, and then securely glue it after the PVA has dried over the entire plane;
5. Next is the stage of decorating cardboard rectangles by gluing paper napkins on them - making a kind of decoupage on the wall. The glue is applied with a brush to the rectangles, and paper napkins are applied on top, which are again coated with glue on top;
6. When gluing napkins, you need to shape the seams using a round stick of hot-melt glue, a brush or just your finger so that they are recessed into the wall. Napkins smooth out the sharp edges of rectangular “bricks”, creating a realistic effect of a neat “embroidered” wall.
7. The next stage of this finishing after the glue has dried is decorative painting and application of protective varnish to the wall. After complete drying, you get an interesting realistic wall decor.

Note! For such work, choose high-quality napkins - otherwise they will simply get wet and roll up in glue. Before gluing, it is advisable to crumple them in your hands to form folds, which will ultimately allow you to more realistically imitate the structure of stone or brick.

After complete drying, you get an interesting realistic wall decor.

Some design nuances

Imitation of brickwork in the interior of a room can both bring zest to it and “crush” it with its bulkiness in the case of an ill-conceived design. It should be understood that masonry does not have to be on all the walls of the room. It can appear fragmentarily on certain sections of the walls, and can serve as a decorative frame for a painting, photo wallpaper, fresco or other interior element.

Therefore, even at the planning stage, it is important to present a complete image of the renovated room.

Any of the above methods, if performed well, can create a realistic picture. Your imagination can expand the options for wall decor and make your home unique, cozy and beautiful - the main thing is to understand the basic principles of organizing such work.

By the way, you can also use the technologies discussed to achieve the effect of masonry on bottles or vases - they will serve you as additional elements"brick" interior.

Not everyone can afford an expensive option for wall decor, and if you have to work with your own hands, then decorative plaster may be the most affordable option. You cannot do without preliminary leveling of the walls, but at the same time you will save the usable area in the room.

Decorative plaster for brick: preparatory work

First, as expected, remove the layer from the wall old plaster, or wallpaper - in a word, the same finish. If during inspection you find cracks or potholes, they need to be filled with cement mortar. If necessary, the corners are aligned.

The entire surface is treated with a deep penetration primer. This is necessary for good adhesion and surface disinfection. Craftsmen advise adding a little PVA glue to the primer to improve the quality of the primer.

From tools and materials you will need:

• Container for mixture;
• Spatulas;
• Masking tape;
• Master OK;
• Level or rule;
• Painting mesh;
• Drill for mixing mortar;
• Lace or thread for beacons;
• Plaster mesh.

Before work, cover the floor with oilcloth, and don’t forget to protect your hands with gloves.

Do-it-yourself brick wall made of plaster: technology

The process, of course, is labor-intensive, but what’s good is that it’s creative. If you are doing this yourself, and even for the first time, strictly follow the sequence of steps.

Technology for applying plaster under brick:

• Wall marking is needed if you are doing this imitation of brickwork only on a fragment of the wall, and not on the entire surface. Using a simple pencil, draw the outlines of the bricks. You will need masking tape to limit the space for work.
• Prime the wall, preferably with an acrylic primer. This is easier to do with a foam roller. IN hard to reach places It is better to prime with a brush.
• In order to make the finishing mass, you need to prepare water and gypsum plaster. The mixture should be thick so that it does not flow down the wall. If you want, add dye to the solution to make the future “brick” look more realistic.
• Plaster only the area that can only be covered at one time. Carry out the next step until the solution dries.
• A surface covered with wet plaster is ideal for creating bricks. Take any sharp object such as a knitting needle, and use it to push strips that look like gaps separating one brick from another.
• The bricks should not be even, as if they were aligned with a ruler. Some may be larger, so the imitation of brickwork looks more natural.

You can even create an imitation of texture on the wall surface with your own hands. To do this, use a dry, hard brush to brush over the almost dried imitation of masonry.

Finish the job by sanding the wall with fine sandpaper. Decorative plaster is painted with a roller; choose shades that are most reminiscent of natural brick.

Imitation of brickwork with putty

Alternative way brick imitation consists in using putty and special narrow construction tape.

Imitation of brickwork with your own hands:

• On a dry plastered wall, mark the seams so that the rectangles of each subsequent row are shifted towards the rectangles of the previous one.
• Carefully paint the marked seams with the desired paint and wait until dry.
• On top of this layer, glue strips of construction tape along the horizontal seam lines, and paste short vertical strips of tape on top of them.
• On top of this tape, apply a fairly thin layer of putty to the wall, smooth the surface of this layer, and leave the unevenness so that there are enough of them to create the desired texture.
• After the putty has hardened, remove the tape. To do this, you can simply remove the horizontal stripes, and the vertical ones will be removed along with them.
• Wait until the putty has completely hardened.

Brickwork: methods of imitation

If you are not satisfied with the option where only plaster works, the brick can be made in another way. For example, corrugated cardboard is often used, which is cut in the required quantity to fit the sides of the brick sides. You must coat each such cardboard brick with PVA glue with your own hands. To complete the image of imitation masonry, paper napkins can be used, the top layer of which will serve as decoupage - if you need decorative finishing of a wall fragment, this is a very good option.

What else if not just plaster? Brick can also be made by stencil embossing. This work is carried out on fresh plaster. How to do this - you use a polymer or rubber flat stencil; a relief pattern of brickwork is applied to it. Moisten the stencil with water and press it against the plastered wall. And then it is taken away from the wall, and in front of you is brick by brick.

This option is simpler than scratching out every brick, but more expensive. After all, not only plaster is required, but also the stencil itself. However, the surface will be like after the work of a team of craftsmen - everything is precise and even. This cycle needs to be repeated until you get the entire surface with imitation brickwork.

A brick wall is always beautiful, stylish, and modern. And imitation of such a wall is not the worst option, nor the most expensive, which is very important. Choose the method you like and do everything step by step.

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Do-it-yourself decorative brick plaster: video tutorials of simple solutions

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DIY ways to imitate brickwork

Exist various options imitation brickwork with your own hands. They allow you to create a surface that will completely replicate the brick coating. This makes it possible to bring exceptional design ideas to life, creating an interior that will be filled with beauty and comfort.

Simulation options

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall different ways. Some of them require the necessary skills, others are practically ready-made options. Each method is suitable for a specific case.

Ready-made types

Currently, there are types of finishing materials that completely replicate the texture of brick. The advantage of such products is their low cost and ease of installation, which varies depending on the type of product. The following options are available:

1. Wallpaper with a voluminous texture. Modern technologies make it possible to produce products that have a convex texture and completely replicate the brickwork. This type is characterized by ease of installation and the possibility of high-quality care.
2. Panels. They come in sheets of different sizes. The material can be mounted on the lathing, which creates additional advantages. If installation is carried out on walls, they must be carefully prepared beforehand.

Decorative panels with brick texture

• Individual decorative bricks. They are made from various components (gypsum, cement, plastic). Perfectly repeat the texture and have different color solutions. They are tiled according to the same principle as tiling.

All options have their advantages and disadvantages, but there are ways to make an imitation of brickwork - exclusively with your own hands.

Application of corrugated cardboard

The use of corrugated sheets of cardboard is a rather unique method that makes it possible to create a decorative surface using a minimum of materials. The work requires the following components:

• Directly cardboard. Boxes can be used for household appliances. The main thing is that their density is not low.
• High-quality paper napkins (thick, non-tearing).
• PVA. To work you will need a large amount of glue.
• Gun for needlework (filled with hot glue).
• Stationery knife, ruler and pencil.
• Paint and varnish. For the final finishing stage.

Materials required for the manufacture of brick inlays from corrugated cardboard

Advice! Thin cardboard - no The best decision. It will not allow you to create the necessary texture. If it is not possible to use thicker material, then you can use some trick. It consists in the fact that the fragments are glued together to create the required thickness.

To imitate brickwork from corrugated cardboard, it is better to use dense material

The technology consists of a sequence of actions:

1. The walls are completely cleaned of old decorative layers. Preparation is carried out, which is inherent in all types of finishing work. Imitation brick for interior decoration Requires surface coating with a primer.
2. The cardboard is cut. Need to get the right size rectangles. The basis is a simple brick.

Cardboard is cut into blanks - “bricks”

On a note! It is better to use a heat gun with a temperature regulator. Otherwise, there is a high probability that the glue will begin to melt too much and leave numerous threads.

Advice! The process is reminiscent of decoupage technology. To achieve a greater effect, the napkin is crumpled before heating. This will help create the necessary texture.

Forming and painting seams in corrugated brickwork

• When the surface is completely dry, it is painted in the desired color and varnished. The joints are additionally highlighted.

Thus, it is possible to form decorative wall under a brick with your own hands, which will not require large financial costs.

Ready-made corrugated brickwork

Using a stencil and pattern on plaster

This is a simple option that requires only extreme care. The work is as follows:

• A layer of plaster is applied to the surface. The thickness should be more than 4-5 mm, otherwise you won’t get an expressive texture.
• Next, take a stencil. It can be rubber or plastic.
• It is well moistened with water so that the main side does not stick to the damp solution.
• The stencil is applied to the surface and pressed. It is necessary to remove it from the wall carefully, because sudden movements can remove part of the mixture.
• The procedure is repeated. It is important to consider that the horizontal lines must match. If you don’t keep an eye on this, you end up with fragmented areas that are not connected to each other.
• At the end, the imitation brickwork is well primed and covered with wax. The seams are unstitched. The surface is painted with acrylic paints.

On a note! To create more interesting effect– color is added directly to the plaster. Then it is possible to create a play of shades, because the joints are painted in different ways. Do not forget that if you paint the wall directly, then after drying the shade will become a little darker.

You can make a DIY brick wall from fresh plaster without using a stencil. The technology is as follows:

1. Lines are drawn on the surface to indicate the seams of the brickwork. This is done a little arbitrarily to achieve more naturalness.
2. Using a narrow scraper, the plaster is removed. The joints are immediately rubbed with a dry brush. This will allow you to form a relief and also smooth out the bricks a little.
3. The finished wall is primed and painted.

DIY brick wall made of plaster

These methods allow you to decorate only a newly made layer of plaster. If some time has passed after applying the plaster mortar and it has had time to dry, then it will not be possible to create a brick wall using the methods described above.

Bricks on putty

This option is used when the idea of ​​​​creating a brick wall came some time after plastering. In this case, to implement it, putty is used, which is pre-painted in the desired color.

Brick wall made of putty

The general procedure is as follows:

• The wall is well cleaned of dirt and dust. If necessary, degrease. Apply a layer of primer.
• Markings are made on the surface. It should repeat the horizontal and vertical seams so as to create an imitation of brickwork.
• The joints are painted with the selected color and left until completely dry.
• Next, apply masking tape. Its strips should run along the painted seam lines. This is done like this: first paste over the horizontal lines, and then the vertical ones (they should overlap the previous ones).

Marking with masking tape for brickwork

• A thin layer of putty is applied to the surface. The required texture is immediately formed, so the layer becomes uneven. Can be used additional tools, which will help create relief.
• Leave the mixture for a while until it sets. Now remove the tape. This is done very quickly, because the segments are fastened together. The putty is left until completely dry. Thus, all work is done exclusively with your own hands. It is possible to form an excellent decorative surface that will be the highlight of the interior. But you need to read that the question of how to make an imitation of brickwork has not only a technical side. It is much more important to fit it correctly into the decor of the room so that there is no unnecessary heaviness or thoughtlessness.

  Imitation of brickwork with your own hands: how to make a brick wall

  
  Do-it-yourself imitation of brickwork is great way, which allows you not only to save cash, but also transform the interior of the room

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall made of plaster

When choosing a material for interior wall decoration in a residential area, you have to take into account the aesthetics of the materials, cost, environmental friendliness, and what usable area will have to sacrifice. In this regard, do-it-yourself brick plaster is the best option.

Advantages of this solution:

• coverage will not require large financial and time costs;
• the plaster contains no harmful materials, and it can be considered absolutely environmentally friendly;
• the layer of decorative coating is quite thin, therefore, there is no need to fear that the space of the room will decrease;
• imitation brickwork can be applied with your own hands, which eliminates the need to search for specialists who may turn out to be amateurs in finishing work.

If you decide this option is right for you, check out detailed instructions, then the work will not be particularly difficult.

Preparing the wall for decoration.

A do-it-yourself imitation brick wall made of plaster will look good only if the walls are not beveled, i.e. the angles between them and the floor are 90 degrees. Otherwise, leveling is performed using cement, beacons and facade construction mesh. Remove the old coating, which does not adhere firmly, and seal cracks, unevenness and other defects with a solution. After drying, the cemented wall is coated with a deeply penetrating primer.

If the wall is initially quite flat, there is no need to cement it. Just seal the defects with the plaster mixture and wait until it dries, and then treat it with a primer solution and add glue. Apply the primer with a foam roller and paint the seams with a brush.

"Important! Decorative finishing with plaster materials in new buildings, including do-it-yourself brick plaster, should be carried out no earlier than 12 months after the completion of the project.”

If you do not take this nuance into account, you will have to deal with the appearance of cracks: in the first few months, the walls may shrink.

What will you need?

Before starting work, prepare materials and equipment:

• basin (bath) - place plaster mortar;
• a roll of tape;
• several spatulas (wide and narrow);
• rule or laser level;
• cord - set up beacons.

It is convenient to mix the solution with a drill equipped with a special attachment. The last option is manually. It is advisable to spread oilcloth on the floor: even though you are extremely careful, you will not be able to avoid dirt.

You will also need gypsum plaster, a brush, a paint roller, paint (or pigment) and a small stick. Of course, real brickwork cannot look perfect if the seams are not drawn with a special device - jointing. Application decorative plaster under stone or brick - a simpler process, and the seams are easy to “draw” with a broken pencil (empty fountain pen, thick knitting needle).

Important step: applying plaster.

So, you have completed the preliminary preparation of the wall (cemented, plastered defects), primed it and waited for the base to dry. Now proceed to adjusting the working mixture. The simplest and most common option involves adding dye to the plaster solution. There is another way, but it will be discussed at the end. Now let's focus on the first one. Dilute the dry mixture according to the instructions, then add the coloring pigment and mix everything well.

Without experience in this kind of work, you should not mix a whole basin of mixture. The thickness is like viscous sour cream, so that the composition gradually slides off the spatula, but does not flow down or fall off in pieces. The composition is good, if there are no lumps. For the first time, it is enough to cover 1 square meter of wall. If you hesitate, the solution will dry out and you will have to throw it away.

The mixture is scooped up with a spatula and thrown onto the surface, then leveled upward. If you want a brick wall made with your own hands from plaster to look as unnatural as possible, do not try to smooth the surface too much. Brick is rarely perfectly smooth; more often it is rough and has irregularities.

Creating a brickwork pattern.

Pay attention to the dimensions of a real brick - this should be the distance between the seams in the “masonry”. If you forget to take this point into account, brick plaster applied with your own hands will look unnatural. It is not at all necessary to focus on the parameters of the cheapest, standard brick. After all, wall material is produced both elongated and almost square.

Do not forget that now there are textured, embossed, non-standard and specially chipped bricks. Hand-applied plaster can look so original! True, it is better to experiment, already having experience. A beginner should try to make an imitation of masonry using ordinary, rectangular bricks.

Do you want the lines to be perfectly straight? Use a ruler. Do you prefer slight curvatures? Draw by hand. The main thing is to have time to apply the lines before the plaster hardens. When you paint an imitation of masonry, excess mixture will begin to form. Remove unnecessary items with a dry cloth. If you do not have time to dry, you can damage the edges of the “bricks”. So you need to process each section in turn. After this, the surface is left alone, allowing it to completely dry and harden. It is important not to touch the coating - there is a risk of smearing the pattern, but if you want to get an interesting textured surface, brush over the “bricks” with a hard, dry brush.

Finishing processing.

When decorative coating will become durable, you can add chic using sandpaper, but this is not necessary and depends on your preferences. The final stage is the removal of everything unnecessary, i.e., remnants of plaster that disrupt the design. Further processing depends on which mixture was used - colored (dyed) or regular, without adding pigment.

It is clear that decorative brick plaster should not have a white-gray color, so an unsightly colorless wall needs to be painted. You can mix several different dyes to achieve maximum resemblance to natural brick, or limit yourself to a ready-made suitable color if you find what you need on sale. Brick can have different shades, so you have some freedom of choice.

Successful design technique: Apply the first layer of dye of one color, and after a couple of minutes - another. It would also be a good idea to paint individual “bricks” in a bright shade. After all, real masonry often amazes with its variety and variegation, so a do-it-yourself brick wall made of plaster has the right to be not monochromatic. Creative people can experiment with colors, because now it’s not uncommon to find products from the most different colors, from bright yellow to black. Guests will not guess that the “masonry” is not real!

Consider the surrounding environment, lighting, color of the floor, ceiling and doors, as the overall impression of the interior will be created by the combination of all shades. Neighborhood with furniture of the wrong color or, say, with a floor covering of the “wrong” material can ruin the whole impression.

Imitation of brickwork using tape.

This method of applying plaster to imitate a brick wall is interesting because you can do the job yourself. It is necessary to eliminate significant defects on the wall in advance, but it is not necessary to level it to a perfectly smooth state, the main thing is that there are no significant differences.

“Tip: You can use colored putty instead of plaster.”

You need to prepare in advance a roll of construction tape of the same width as is usually found between adjacent bricks. The further order of work will be as follows:

• On the surface where the decorative plaster will be located, vertical and horizontal lines are drawn at the seams. It must be taken into account that the vertical lines in each next row must be shifted by half a brick in relation to the previous one;
• the drawn stripes are painted over the entire length with color paint cement mortar or close to it;
• After the paint has completely dried, apply horizontal strips of tape, and then vertical ones. If you stick the tape in a different order, it will be difficult to remove later;
• a layer of plaster or putty is applied to the prepared base;
• without waiting for drying, the surface is smoothed, and the degree of smoothness that the plaster for brickwork will have is chosen at will, depending on what you like best - a relief or a perfectly leveled surface;

• When the plaster hardens a little, remove the strips of tape. It is enough to pull the edges of the horizontally pasted strip, and the vertical pieces will easily come off, since they are on top of the horizontal ones;
• when the composition is completely dry, apply the finishing option you like decorative finishing.

“Tip: a brick wall made with your own hands from plaster will look as realistic as possible if you paint it with more light color than a brick: it will darken when dry.”

How much will decorative plaster for brick cost?

Considering that the wall can be treated with ordinary putty or cement plaster, the costs for it make up the bulk of the costs. Add here the cost of the rule, level, coloring pigment, as well as other materials and accessories if you plan to buy them.

First, let's calculate the consumption of plaster. Typically, manufacturers indicate that it is 8.5 kg of dry mixture per 1 square meter. m when plastered with a layer of 10 mm. Since decorative plaster for red brick is not applied in such a large layer, but in about 2 times less, the estimated consumption is accordingly halved. It turns out 4.25 kg per 1 sq. m. The resulting value must be multiplied by the number of square meters.

It is possible to buy gypsum plaster at a price ranging from 250 to 500 rubles. per package weighing 30 kg. It is easy to calculate the final consumption taking into account the area of ​​the wall.

"Important! Buy too cheap plaster is fraught with the fact that it will be of low quality. The best option- order required quantity packages at a price of 350-400 rubles.”

When making calculations, do not forget to round the resulting data up: in practice, the consumption is often higher. Keep in mind that the “bricks” may not work out the first time, you may not have time to use some part of the mixture and it will dry out, and other nuances may appear. In any case, it’s better to have some left over than not enough.

To consider another decoration option, check out concrete-look plaster.

Now you understand how to create beautiful masonry at home in a day, for the production of which you don’t have to spend a single brick!

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall from plaster, All about plaster, its varieties and features

A wonderful element of decorating your wall and the entire interior as a whole is creating a brick wall at home using simple plaster. Do it

Imitation of brick with plaster: we decorate the walls to look like brick with our own hands

Brickwork, in which the strict pattern of the seams is harmoniously combined with the “individuality” of each stone laid in the wall, is the calling card of the loft interior style.

Many people like the idea of ​​reproducing the skillful work of a mason in their apartment. To implement it, it is not necessary to take up a trowel and a hammer. It is enough to make an imitation of brickwork on any wall or on a separate section of it.

There are two options for performing this work: using gypsum tiles that imitate brick, and applying a masonry pattern to wet plaster. The second method is not only cheaper, but also easier than the first. We will talk about it in this article.

Examples of brick-like plaster in the interior

Before we begin to study the technology of finishing brick walls using plaster, we will get acquainted with several examples of performing this work.

The photo below shows original version imitation brickwork. Its author deliberately avoided the straight lines of mortar joints. The result is an interesting surface, as if carelessly put together by a mason.

And here is a typical example of untinted gypsum plaster “like brick”. The work was done with high quality, so even at close range the imitation is indistinguishable from natural facing masonry.

Painting bricks white with dark seams is a common decoration technique. It is often used in Scandinavian-style interiors.

To create a beautiful surface, you need to carefully mold the raw plaster into brick shapes. In addition, it is necessary to carefully process the “face” of each stone, giving the array the appearance of aged masonry. We see a successful example of this approach in the photo below.

Standard masonry stone of regular shape with sharp edges is not the only option for decorative plaster. Designers love to use imitation brick in the interior with smooth and torn edges.

Brick-like plaster can be used to decorate not only a solid wall. With its help you can make an apron in the kitchen, decorate corners and doorways.

How to finish a brick wall with plaster yourself?

First, let's look at the starting conditions of this technology. Without their observance, the work cannot be completed efficiently.

Preparation

The thickness of the finishing layer imitating brick is relatively small (0.5-1.5 cm). Therefore, a wall intended for such decor should not have large depressions and protrusions. Before starting work, you need to measure the level of curvature of the surface using a long rule. If the deviation of the wall from the vertical exceeds 2-3 cm per 1 m of length, then it must be leveled with a plaster mixture and allowed to dry for several days. Only after this can you start decorating.

Whatever master class on imitation brickwork you watch, everywhere a mandatory operation is to prime the surface before applying the mortar. Without it, the layer of decorative plaster will peel off over time. The type of primer is selected based on the wall material.

There are two technologies for applying brick decor:

• With cutting seams using a scraper.
• Using masking tape to form seams.

We will consider both options and give our comments on each.

Cutting masonry joints with a scraper

The main tool for applying and leveling plaster is a steel spatula 20-25 cm wide. For ease of use, you can use a narrower spatula (5-10 cm) with it. With its help, the solution is applied to a wide instrument, and small protrusions and pits are corrected.

The work is carried out in separate sections - occupations. Their area depends on the amount of solution that is prepared at a time (10-15 liters).

First, gypsum plaster is spread over the primed wall surface with a wide spatula, periodically leveling its layer.

After the solution has dried a little, the seams are marked. It is most convenient to do this work using a long rule (1.5-1.8 m). It is applied to the surface of the plaster and seams are drawn along it with a sharp plate. Their width is chosen within 0.5-1.0 cm.

The “pattern” of the masonry depends on your preferences. In this case, the dimensions of a standard brick should be observed (length 250 mm, height 65 mm and width 120 mm). You can’t draw bricks on the wall haphazardly. When making markings, you need to take into account the dressing of the seams.

After the seams are drawn, the scraper comes into play. This could be a narrow carpenter's chisel or homemade device from bent steel strip.

They are carefully guided along the seams, removing the plaster. The depth of the seams depends on the thickness of the decorative finishing layer and can range from 3 to 6 mm.

Working with a chisel is not so convenient. Excess mortar from the seams forms a “fringe” that constantly has to be removed.

There is another tool for forming seams - jointing. It is used by masons at the stage finishing masonry Using jointing, seams can be given a convex or concave appearance.

When cutting plaster, start with long horizontal joints, and then move on to short vertical ones. Having done this work, the plaster needs to be given time to gain strength. Before doing this, you should eliminate all the mistakes and inaccuracies in the drawing, since this will not be possible on the hardened layer.

Excess mortar remaining on the edges of the bricks after cutting the seams is removed with a dry cloth immediately after completion of this work. After this, if desired, you can smooth the edges with a damp sponge.

The last operation is painting an imitation brick wall made of plaster. It is performed in two stages. First, the entire array is tinted with a brush or spray. After this, carefully paint the seams with a narrow brush, making sure that the paint does not get on the surface of the “brick”.

To create an imitation of masonry, many craftsmen use Volma gypsum plaster. Cement tile adhesive should not be mixed with gypsum plaster. Different types binders do not get along well with each other. Therefore, the finishing layer may peel off from the base over time.

Based on the consumption of the plaster mixture, we can say the following. With a layer thickness of 1 cm, its consumption per 1 m2 of wall is from 8 to 9 kg. In this case, a standard bag (30 kg) is enough for 3.5 m2. With a bag price of 450 rubles, one “square” of plaster will cost 128 rubles (450/3.5). If we add to this the price of primer and paint, then the final cost figure will be at the level of 180 rubles / m2.

For comparison, let's say that the minimum cost of gypsum tiles imitating brick is 400 rubles/m2. Adding the price of glue, we get 480 rubles/m2. This is more than 2.5 times more expensive than imitation gypsum plaster.

Forming seams using masking tape

In this option, after priming, mark the seams on the surface with a pencil and stick narrow masking tape on them.

The ends of the tape are brought beyond the border of the area to be plastered and the gypsum solution is applied with a spatula directly to the tape. After leveling the plaster and letting it dry a little, carefully pull the ends of the tape. The adhesive tape removed from the plaster layer leaves a pattern of seams on the wall.

It should be noted that making an imitation of brickwork with your own hands using tape is more difficult than removing the mortar with a scraper. This work takes longer and requires additional cleaning of the edges of the bricks.

In inept hands, the tape does not always separate evenly, dragging part of the solution with it. Therefore, we recommend that beginners use the technique of forming a pattern using a chisel or scraper.

Imitation of brick with plaster: we decorate the walls to look like brick with our own hands

Learn how to imitate brickwork using plaster. Examples and methods of creating a brick wall with your own hands.

You can make an imitation of a brick wall yourself in so many ways that we don’t even know which one to start with. Let's try to describe a variety of techniques and approaches, and readers will choose for themselves suitable option. In any case, the point is that when applying plaster, a special template made by yourself is used. It is recommended to add strong binders, such as tile adhesive, to typical facing materials. This ensures excellent adhesion of the plaster. In addition, quick-hardening materials should not be used. Let's see how an imitation of a brick wall is performed in practice.

Masonry imitation process

Template for imitation brickwork

Anything can serve as a template for simulating brickwork. But, in general, these items can be divided into two classes:

• In the first case, masking tape is widely used. It is advisable to purchase a skein of a width that matches the seam dimensions of a typical brickwork. The facing solution is applied over the tape, and then, until it all hardens, the template is removed. It turns out to be an imitation of a brick wall.
• The second type of templates are molds made of solid materials. Most often it is wood or plastic. The solution is applied between the guides of the template.

Template for wall decor

In practice, there are also hybrid variations that use one and the other type of template. In this case, the outer frame is made of wood. Imitation of ligating brickwork is done with masking tape stretched inside. Obviously, such a pattern cannot be too large. Otherwise, it will not only be difficult for builders to move it from place to place, but also great difficulties will arise when passing jagged sections of the wall. Builders get out of the situation as follows:

The builder walks around with such a frame and, row by row, process the entire surface of the wall until they get an imitation of a brick wall made of plaster. The advantage of this solution is that it is also possible to work with quickly hardening solutions, such as gypsum plaster. In the time it takes the builder to cover a quarter of the square meter walls, it won’t have time to dry. Due to this, the master has greater flexibility in choosing the material. At the same time, one serious drawback is noticeable. The fact is that when applying the solution over the masking tape, you literally have to tear out the frame from under the plaster. This is fraught with damage. Some may think that the wavy areas of the edges imitate clinker well, but other craftsmen will not like this effect.

Wall with simulated masonry

That's why we recommend assembling the entire template from thin slats. Its shape will exactly repeat the design already discussed with one exception. The masking tape will also be replaced with wooden slats. In this case, the slightest gaps between the planks can cause some masonry defects. But, as we will see later, this is not so important. The main thing is to securely fasten the planks relative to each other so that the template does not move around.

Finally, by working with only masking tape and no wood strips, the template is created directly on the wall. To do this, an arbitrary area is painted with the desired design. And immediately we see the first advantage of such a solution. Dressing does not have to be regular. We can create both interlocking and longitudinal masonry patterns. Moreover, it becomes possible to imitate rough stones quite accurately. Previous, pre-created templates did not allow you to do anything like this. The brick imitation turns out to be more natural.

Ready-made template for the wall

At the same time, masking tape has a couple of significant disadvantages. If the object is large, then pasting the wall will take a lot of time and a large number of tape. This is completely unacceptable in professional planned development. But for some amateurs and apartment owners, this method may seem simpler. Because it requires a minimum preparatory work, the process of applying the mixture itself is not very complicated. The second disadvantage is that the solution should not harden too quickly. Otherwise, it will be simply impossible to tear out the masking tape from under it without damaging the pattern of the brickwork.

The process of applying plaster imitating brickwork

Let's first consider the option with masking tape, as it is the simplest. At the initial moment of time, you need to correctly mark the wall. The easiest way to do this is with a ruler and a building level. It’s also a good idea to get a strip thick enough so that the contour builder can easily be applied to its end. A regular building level with bubbles will do. The process is simplified by the fact that you only need to draw exactly one line with the rail. We will plot all other horizontal lines from the first one up and down using a ruler. Once the process is completed, you can begin simulating ligation of sutures. When laying out the horizontal lines, do not forget to take the trouble to set aside the thickness of the joint in addition to the height of the bricks.

Wall with imitation brick

The ligation of the seams is carried out either regularly with one brick overlapping exactly half of the other, or in a random order. Thus, a perfect imitation of a brick wall in the interior is performed. That is, as was written above, the master has greater flexibility to choose the appropriate aesthetic solution. Once the marking of the wall is completed, the process of gluing the tape begins. First of all, horizontal lines are laid out along the entire length. Vertical dressing seams are glued on top. This ensures the creation of a single template from masking tape, which is then very easily torn out from under the applied construction mixture.

The surface is primed before laying the plaster. If waterproofing is required, then it is necessary to select the appropriate composition in hardware store. The same applies to the fight against fungus and rodents. Next you need to act according to the instructions for the selected type of plaster. It is strongly recommended to add tile adhesive there to increase viscosity. An even layer of plaster is applied over the template. There is no need to rub this layer or specially level it. The waviness of the surface imitates brickwork even better.

While the mixture has not dried, the tape template must be carefully pulled out. At the same time, the seams remain almost completely clean. Surely many people will want to paint the resulting masonry in some color. A composition made from a range of terracotta or sand-lime bricks is suitable for this. After the wall has dried, you need to use a special tile grout for the seams. The color is chosen according to your own preferences.

Working with a frame template is much more subtle. The process starts from any angle. This is usually the bottom edge. Section by section, the builder goes through the entire wall. The jumpers with masking tape also end up under the plaster layer. In this case, an additional bonus is that you can imitate the natural color of the seams. Here's how it's done. A thin primer layer is applied under the main layer of plaster. A template is applied on top, and then all the work is done in the same way as already indicated above. The tape is carefully removed from under the main plaster, leaving the seams almost empty. But unlike the previous case, after drying these places will have the color of the building mixture. Therefore, all that remains is to paint the ends of the bricks.

Decorative wall

The whole problem is not to stain the seams. It is clear that the easiest way is to stick the notorious masking tape there. But this will not be the cheapest option. That is why we consider both of the above methods of making templates to be non-ideal. It would be much better to make a pattern from wooden slats, and below we give reasons why readers can understand all the nuances themselves:

• Firstly, the slats do not go under the layer of plaster. Therefore, the chance of damaging the edges of future bricks is minimized. Some may be intimidated by the complexity of applying plaster to each cell, but in fact the solution to the problem is simple. It is enough to make the intermediate slats as thick as a layer of plaster.
• Secondly, material consumption is reduced to a minimum. We have a single template that is used for all areas of the wall. For problematic and jagged areas, a smaller pattern can be made separately.

• When painting, we can use this same template to securely cover all the seams. This means that the process of giving bricks a natural color is simplified to the maximum. Moreover, you can use any colored plaster for finishing.
• To make the seams look natural, no one forbids us to apply under the main layer building mixtures thin primer pad.

This completes our instructions for simulating brickwork using plaster.

The work consists of several stages. First, the walls are prepared for processing: you need to remove the wallpaper and level the surface with sandpaper. Then a sample is made from linoleum or brick. The standard parameter is 25 × 6.5 cm. Seams are marked at a distance of 1.5 cm around the perimeter of the workpiece. Each seam is further divided in two to accurately imitate brickwork.

The brick imitation should start from the floor, retreating 5-10 cm and moving upward. Particular attention is paid to the first corner “brick”, the edges of which are outlined with a pencil. The corners of the wall are the most difficult, so work starts from the edges and moves towards the center. After creating the outline of the masonry, a primer is applied using a roller. The tool ensures strong and even adhesion of the mixture to the surface of the walls. At the same time, the markings remain clear and do not smear.

Before applying the solution, masking tape is applied to the joints of false masonry: first horizontally, then vertically. The gluing occurs with an overlap. The solution is made from plaster and tile adhesive in a ratio of 50:50. It is applied using a spatula or by hand, after wearing special gloves (the latter method is quick and easy). Immediately after treating the wall with the mixture, you need to remove the tape - this is the main nuance of the technology. If you hesitate, the mixture will not allow the material to be pulled off, and there will be no space between the fragments. Therefore, gypsum is not used to imitate brickwork due to its instant drying.

If the solution was applied by hand, that is, unevenly, it is necessary to shape the masonry using a spatula, chisel or tablespoon. Other methods are also used, but this one is the simplest and most accessible.

After the solution has dried, the surface of the do-it-yourself brick imitation made from tile adhesive and plaster can be painted, although many leave everything as is. The wall is cleaned and leveled with a broom, sandpaper or brush. Then it is primed completely, along with the seams, and paint is applied.

How to finish a brick wall with plaster yourself?

It is necessary to use a steel spatula 5-10 or 20-25 cm wide. Approximately 10-15 liters of solution will be needed per area. The wall is first primed, then gypsum plaster is applied to it with a wide spatula and leveled. The solution dries, then markings are made on it using a rule up to 2 m long. Using the sharp end of the tool, you need to draw seams half a centimeter to a centimeter wide. The plaster is then removed using a scraper. The standard joint depth is 3-6 mm. Plaster can be removed with a chisel or construction jointer.

Cutting is done first along horizontal, then along vertical lines. The surface is leveled and the plaster is allowed to dry. Excess is removed with a sponge or rag. If you want to make an imitation of brickwork, the wall is painted in two stages: first it is tinted with a spray or brush, then the color is applied to the “bricks”. To array for a long time remained durable, do not combine gypsum plaster and cement tile adhesive.

Do-it-yourself imitation of a brick wall made of polystyrene foam

Foam ceiling tiles without patterns are suitable for this purpose. It is better to make “bricks” measuring 150 x 70 mm, since figures that are too voluminous will look unnatural. First, markings are made using any available material, taking into account seam allowances. Using a toothpick, straight lines are pressed onto the markings. Use a sharp object to push to the end of the line.

You need to cover the wall with “bricks” by applying tile adhesive to the material. An imitation of a brick wall made of polystyrene foam is performed from floor to ceiling. The seam between the “bricks” is 1-2 mm. After this, the cladding is ready for painting. A large amount of paint is applied to the seams to make the masonry as close as possible to natural.

Natural brick wall

To create such a wall, it is enough to remove the finishing from the brickwork and improve it appearance and paint or varnish. First, the surface is cleared of the finish using an emery disc and a sander. To remove visual defects and unevenness, a special mixture is used, which is applied to the joints between the bricks. Finishing procedures are completed by covering the wall with special varnish or wax. They are suitable for processing walls made of natural bricks. To avoid the glossy effect on the wall, it is enough to sand the wall with fine-grained sandpaper until it becomes matte.

Tiles as a way to imitate brickwork

To create fake masonry, they take tiles made from different materials. Ceramic products have such advantages as lightness, variety of surfaces (matte, glossy), ease of installation, and compactness. If you need to cover a surface with geometrically complex parameters, this product will come in handy. It is important to use the tiles carefully: they are fragile and cannot withstand impacts. Clinker products made using burnt shale clay are durable and easy to install, with a textured or smooth surface. Gypsum tiles, which are a mixture of dyes, water and gypsum, are abrasion-resistant, cheap and lightweight. It does not apply in wet areas due to its ability to absorb moisture.

Installation begins with removing the previous coating and leveling, plastering and priming the wall. Markings are applied to the surface. Gypsum tiles begin to be installed from the floor. First, a rail is attached to the bottom of the wall, along which the first row is mounted. For fastening, gypsum putty is used - it is applied to a spatula, then to the tile. The material is pressed against the wall, but not too much, to avoid cracking. Excess putty is removed. All subsequent rows are installed with a spacing of ½ tile for a reliable imitation of brick laying. To ensure that the rows are perfectly even, clamps are attached to the space between the seams. For getting standard size Brick tiles are cut into the required pieces with a hacksaw.

The seams are formed after installation of the fabric. Rubbing occurs using putty. To give the space between the seams a relief, use half of a cut tube with a diameter of 10 mm. After the material has dried, the wall is treated and painted. Installation of clinker tiles occurs in the same way as in the case of gypsum tiles. Any tile must be laid in rows from the corner.

Imitation of a brick wall in the hallway

Imitation of brickwork in the corridor, made in white, visually expands the space. The seams between the fake bricks are not highlighted in a different color, but have a characteristic relief. A similar imitation can be performed on both walls. Together with wood-look laminate, “bricks” create a special style.

The hallway has imitation brickwork in a contrasting color. Here the seams between the fake bricks are painted dark, which sets off the whiteness of the “bricks”. This imitation is the closest to real masonry.

Here, imitation red brick masonry is used to decorate the wall in the hallway. This wall design creates a contrast with the light ceiling. The space between the seams is not highlighted with a different color, but is treated with plaster.

In this hallway, all the walls are lined with fake brickwork. The seams are not distinguished by a different color, but are characterized by the same color as the “bricks”. Zoned wall painting is presented: one is white, the other is dark gray. This method of painting creates contrast in the corridor.

Decorative brick in the living room

The living room, one wall of which is decorated with brick, looks modern and simple. The masonry is distinguished by its relief. The irregularities of the “bricks” help create naturalness and ease. White color walls with decorative bricks visually expand the space and add modernity.

Fake masonry from decorative brick this room has a smooth topography with clearly defined seams. The entire canvas is painted brown, which creates a contrast with the light part of the living room. This type of cladding gives the room simplicity and elegance.

Imitation brick in the bathroom

Imitation of brickwork in the bathroom is created from tiles. The room is decorated in one color - white. The seams are clearly defined and painted in a dark tone, making them stand out against the white background.

Imitation brickwork in the bedroom

Brickwork in the bedroom gives the room a cozy and modern feel. Here the surface is flat, clearly defined, with a defined relief. The seams between the “bricks” are not highlighted in a contrasting color, creating one canvas with the masonry. Against the background of such a wall, interior items with contrasting colors look good.

This wall is made of foam plastic. This explains the uneven terrain and unclear seams between the “bricks”. The surface is uniformly painted in rich Blue colour, against which light interior items are favorably shaded. The colors are pastel, calm tones, suitable for the bedroom: they are peaceful and put you in a peaceful mood.

Imitation of brickwork on the balcony

Decorating a balcony with decorative brickwork gives the room a modern feel. The imitation is created from champagne-colored plaster and clearly defined relief. The surface has irregularities, due to which naturalness is achieved. The seams are painted dark color. This creates a contrast in the coating. The “masonry” is made with deliberate irregularities.

If the balcony is planned to be tiled in pastel light colors, imitation brickwork can be used for this purpose. Here fake “bricks” are combined with flat surface walls The masonry has a marked relief, the seams between the rows are recessed inward. Applying champagne or ivory paint visually expands the space.

Imitation of brickwork in the kitchen

Imitating brickwork in the kitchen helps give the room originality, modernity and naturalness. The use of light colors helps visual expansion space. Brickwork is used only on the kitchen apron. Its surface is uneven and its relief has roughness.