Wild stone is a practical finishing material. It is inexpensive, has a presentable appearance, its surface is easy to clean. With the help of a wild stone, you can decorate both internal and external walls of the house. If this material is coated with varnish, it will look more impressive: its edges will become much sharper, and the color will be brighter.

How to make the effect of "wet stone"

Finishing the basement and the facade will be more attractive and interesting if the wild stone is covered with an agent that provides the effect of a “wet” surface. This property has a lacquer "Olympus". It is made on an acrylic basis and gives a transparent semi-gloss gloss. The varnish can be used for internal and external decoration: it increases the frost resistance and moisture resistance of the finishing stone, fills the smallest pores of its structure, thereby preventing the accumulation of dirt in them. "Olympus" is non-toxic, has anti-bactericidal properties (prevents the development of mold and mildew), does not have a strong odor.

Before applying the covering composition it is necessary to prepare the surface of the finishing material. If lime stone, cement, plaster mortar are embedded on the wild stone, it is recommended to use a wash of the same manufacturer: OLIMP. Means is called "Washing of vysol". After cleaning the surface, you can start applying the varnish. You can work at a temperature not lower than + 10 ° C. Coating drying time - no more than 1 hour. Stone processing can be done with a brush or roller.

What varnishes to cover wild stone

For interior decoration can be used matte acrylic lacquer "Ticurilla". For different shades you can add color to it. It is necessary to coat the finishing material until the varnish is no longer absorbed. It is best to spray it with an airbrush: the coating will be uniform, the smallest pores will be filled. After 24 hours, the varnish will dry, but if a color was added to it, the applied layer can be scratched quite easily.

To obtain a durable coating that can not be damaged by sharp objects, you can use colorless quick-drying enamel for cars. It comes in the form of a spray, which is very convenient for processing stone. This option of processing a wild stone is suitable for spring work. Enamel has a water-repellent property, durable and durable.

Instead of paint and varnish products can be used impregnation "Lithurin 2C". This tool penetrates deep into the stone and polymerizes in its pores, which provides high-quality protection against moisture and abrasion. The surface covered with "Lithurin 2C" does not darken, does not peel off. In addition to the wild stone impregnation well protects and strengthens the seams.

Wild stone is well suited for external and internal decoration of the interior of country houses. Rooms at the design of which this material was used acquire a unique individuality. The cost of artificial stone in stores is quite high, but it can be made at home.

Instruction

Start by casting the mold. To do this, select the appropriate sample. Make a formwork for pouring from plastic panels. It should be wider and taller than the edges of the sample by 1 centimeter. Glue the carved walls and bottom of the formwork. You can also use any plastic container suitable for the size, for example, from under the ice cream.

Prepare a soap solution. To do this, dissolve two drops of dishwashing detergent in a small bowl with warm water. If you use a gypsum stone as a sample, cover it with three layers of linseed oil or varnish. After which the sample and formwork generously grease with grease. Put a stone in the formwork and proceed to pouring.

Carefully cut the spout from a balloon filled with universal, transparent silicone. Squeeze the silicone into the mold. If you use not one but several cylinders, tamp silicone with the help of the prepared soap solution. To do this, dip a brush into it and wet the silicone well, and then tamp it down.

At the very end of the casting, take a spatula, moisten with soapy water and level the surface. Leave the sample to dry out. After the silicone dries, disassemble the formwork and remove the resulting form. Wash it in soapy water.

Proceed to casting stone from cement. To do this, measure one part of the sand and three parts of cement. To give the stone a certain color, use dyes for concrete. Their number should be 3% of the total mass of cement. Mix the dye in a syringe with sand, then add cement and mix. Add water to the consistency of thick cream. Fill half the mold with cement mortar and tamp.

Using a trowel, make rammed cement edges along the edges of the mold. Cut a piece of the painting grid so that it is smaller than the outline of the form, and cover the bottom with it. Then make a small amount of cement mortar without dye, put it in the mold and again tamp. Close the shape of the corrugated glass.

After 12 hours, remove the stone from the mold. It will be ready for the final stage only in a few days, that is, after the cement has gained strength. Cover the wild stone with one layer of drying oil, after which you can use it for finishing.

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Production and sale of artificial stone, facing tiles "Wild Stone", facade thermopanels under the brick. Price list. Addresses of shops.

If you choose the right lacquer for painting the walls of the house, you can not only improve the appearance of the building, but also protect it from the adverse effects of the environment. Recently, it became possible to varnish brick and concrete walls.

The question of covering the house with varnish arises if lining or OSB slabs are chosen as the front material. The latter can be decorated in the style of “fakhverk”, which will give the building a special chic. You should know that in recent years varnishes have appeared for painting bricks and concrete, therefore, buildings of this type can now be decorated and protected from moisture.

What varnish to choose to cover the brick walls of the house?

To protect exterior brick and concrete walls, professionals recommend using RUSTIN "S varnish. It is transparent and forms a durable, durable coating that can withstand temperatures up to + 150 ° C. its antibacterial properties: it prevents the development of mold and mildew.

What varnish to choose for painting wooden materials?

For exterior works, yacht varnishes are considered the most reliable. It has excellent covering ability and provides high-quality protection from moisture. Acrylic and water based varnishes can be used. But they are more fluid and less plastic, so in order to achieve a layer of the desired thickness, they will need a larger amount than yacht varnish.

The varnish on the basis of ZAR ULTRA EXTERIOR polyurethane will provide high-quality protection of wooden surfaces. It consists of substances that absorb radiation and ultraviolet. The covering layer has impact resistance and high wear resistance. Varnish for external work ZAR ULTRA EXTERIOR reliably protects the tree from the occurrence of rot.

Transparent stones in nature are much less common than opaque or partially transparent. There are colored and colorless transparent stones. The most popular transparent colorless stone is diamond.

Diamond

The chemical composition of this mineral is one of the simplest, as it consists of pure carbon with impurities of oxides of calcium, magnesium and iron. On the question of the origin of this transparent and solid mineral, scientists have not come to a common opinion. The most common hypothesis is that the mineral was formed from the cooling of mantle silicates in the crust, and on the surface was due to a series of underground explosions. In nature, diamonds are inclusions in olivines, serpentines and graphites. As a result of the destruction of volcanic rocks, diamonds often fall into river and sea pebble placers.

A diamond has unique characteristics and structure and it is impossible to find two identical stones. Determining a fake and finding out if a diamond is a stone or a rock crystal is simple enough if the stone is not in the frame. If you look at the sun through a faceted diamond, then only a bright point will be visible, and imitators let the light through completely.

Aquamarine

Very resistant to wear and high purity stone, one of the varieties of beryl blue or greenish-blue hue is called aquamarine. The value of aquamarine determines the intensity and purity of the color of the stone. The most valuable and rare aquamarines are of deep blue or navy, and greenish crystals are valued much less.

The cheapest and most common imitation of aquamarine is blue spinel, but to distinguish a fake is not difficult, since it contains spherical air bubbles. And artificial blue spinel is colored with cobalt, and as a result, under the color filter it looks red.

Topaz

Topaz is often confused with aquamarine - they are similar in color and inclusions. But topaz has no characteristic for aquamarine inclusions that resemble white chrysanthemum. The brilliance and the play of the facets of topaz is much stronger than aquamarine.

The color scheme of topaz is very large. It has tea, light yellow, bluish, pinkish shades, and under heating and from radiation treatment it becomes more saturated colors. The rarest and most expensive varieties are natural topaz of red and pink shades.

Ruby

The most expensive and precious transparent stone in the world is ruby. Perfect rubies of large size are rare in nature, and therefore they are more expensive than diamonds. But there are many synthetic rubies on the market that were grown by various methods. It is almost impossible to distinguish synthetics from a real stone without special equipment, but it is enough to know that large and clean rubies are rare, and most often are not put up for sale in ordinary jewelry stores.

Sources:

• Transparent stones in 2017

Beautiful nail polish always draws attention to the hands. However, not every lady will allow herself to wait long, when she can go about her business without fear of spoiling her freshly painted nails. There are several proven ways to significantly reduce the time allotted for a manicure.

You will need

• Nail polish, preferably quick-drying
• Nail polish
• Spray drying for varnish
• Olive oil
• Cold water
• Cold air dryer or fan
• Nail Dryer

Instruction

Paint your nails correctly. The surface of the nail plate should be degreased. Apply varnish on it very carefully, evenly thin layer. Cover the nails with the second layer no earlier than in 5 minutes. In no case should their surface be wet! Keep your hands at rest, so as not to smear fresh varnish. You can gently rub your palms together. Regular cheap varnishes will dry for about 15 minutes, and special quick-drying ones (they are much more expensive!) In just a few seconds.

All construction and repair work with concrete, stone, granite and similar materials require high-quality coating. With the help of special compositions is carried out not only decoration. This allows you to protect the material from external influences and significantly extend its operational life. One type of coating is stone varnish, which has many advantages. In order to lacquer on the stone provided the maximum result, it is necessary when choosing to pay attention to the main types and composition.

Types of varnishes

The main advantage of varnish is that it is suitable for interior work and for outdoor work.  It can be used in any climate, as it is resistant to heat and moisture. With the help of varnish for stone and concrete, it is possible to maximally protect the material from mechanical and physical impact, because the coating has a high level of wear resistance.

If we talk about construction work, polymer lacquer is most often used here.  A distinctive feature is increased water resistance. In addition, this coating dries very quickly. This saves time when working, especially when you need to cover a large area of ​​concrete. Such a lacquer for a concrete floor is simply irreplaceable, because it perfectly resists not only moisture but also cold.

It is often used for exterior coatings due to its decorative properties. This allows you to save the bearing capacity, the surface will retain the appearance for a long time, and will not fade.

Absolutely for any material that is used in construction, suitable polyurethane varnish. It is used as follows: polyurethane is added to the organic solvent. When the substance is applied and dries, it forms a colorless film. In order to change the color of the coating, it is enough to add paint of the required color.

It is more often used for a stone in external works that allows to achieve the effect of a wet stone on the surface.

It is also used when working with concrete, brick, decorative and artificial products. This maximizes the durability of the material. Also, polyurethane varnish for concrete will increase the waterproofing and anti-corrosion properties.

Silicone and Acrylic Varnishes

For decorative works suitable both silicone and acrylic varnish. Used for varnishing during interior work. It can be a stone, brick, decorative surface. Due to the film, which is formed on the surface, provides complete protection from moisture, in addition, the substance does not lose its original appearance and does not turn yellow.

You can easily achieve the desired texture and color, it can be a matte varnish of any shades, just add a special paint. Despite the fact that the substance has high protective characteristics, it is very rarely used in outdoor work. This is due to the high price category. More often used varnish for concrete for floors and walls, as it provides maximum protection.

Also for decorative works use epoxy varnish, but this substance is intended for surfaces and wood products. It is completely harmless, which allows it to be used for covering furniture and for interior work.

Due to this coating, the material retains its natural texture, but at the same time provides maximum protection against moisture and mechanical strength. Substance when applied has a high gloss level.

In addition to the advantages, some disadvantages should be noted. This substance does not have a high elasticity.  Also, working with it requires compliance with the technological process of preparation.

Properties

In addition to the protective characteristics, varnishes are different and decorative properties. It depends on what substances are present in the composition. They are divided into two types:

1. Glossy, semi-gloss effects, with which the effect of the wet stone occurs.
2. Matte and semi-matte effects that are suitable for floors with high permeability.

Both the first and second types have almost identical properties. When working with a surface, such as a fireplace or a stove, is provided, it is necessary to take into account the temperature regime.  You should also take into account in the work surface, which has a high permeability.

Coating properties:

• Maximum resistance to moisture and aggressive environment;
• Due to the fact that the substance penetrates into the material being processed, the wear resistance increases;
• Resistance to external factors, high temperature and low;
• Maximum surface strength;
• Minimal flammability;
• Long service life.

In the video: the impregnating properties of varnish for stone.

How to work with material

1. During the work it is necessary to observe safety precautions and to have means of protection.
2. After the work in the room is finished, it must be aired well.
3. Before putting substance on a working surface, it is necessary to prepare it. On the surface there should be no dust, dirt, moisture. If necessary, the surface is primed.
4. The maximum allowable temperature at which you can work with a substance - 35 °.
5. You can apply a roller and brush. When applied to a large area sprayers are used.
6. For maximum effect, two layers of the substance are applied, especially if the agent is applied over the stone for external floors on a porous surface.

Conclusion

Regardless of what works are coming, you should always take into account the peculiarities of the surface on which the varnish will be applied. The characteristics of the composition allow it to be used in any climatic conditions, even at high humidity, which preserves the long service life of the products.

The varnish can be used in work with the floor, walls, ceilings, as a base, for decorative finishes. The main thing is to choose the substance and to apply the procedure with full responsibility, then the surface will be protected as much as possible, will have a long service life.

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