High-quality laying of decorative bricks in rooms and non-residential premises of an apartment or private house can complement any style of decoration. Owners can choose for use both materials used for facade cladding, and inexpensive wall panels, tiles. First of all, owners are advised to determine how much each type of product costs. After choosing the right materials, you need to calculate the required number of items for the cladding. Also, owners will have to buy auxiliary tools, consumables. It is not difficult to independently cladding in a new building or renovate old housing, following the recommendations of specialists. Careful preparation and compliance with basic requirements will help to easily rework without involving craftsmen and get the original design of all rooms of the home.
It is possible to carry out internal decorative finishing with different materials. They differ in price, composition, installation method. The most popular options include:
Facing brick
It has different colors and textures, low weight. Easy to install.
Foam boards
Originally imitate masonry. They have a large thickness and are fixed with liquid nails. They allow additional insulation of the room, but are only suitable for spacious rooms.
Gypsum tiles
Slightly thinner than foam analogs, they are sold in a wide range. They contribute to the improvement of sound insulation, do not "eat" free space.
Stylized wallpaper
A budget solution that allows you to decorate the premises with your own hands.
In a brick building, you can not decorate, but leave one of the walls without facing. This solution eliminates the additional costs.
Masonry Methods
Properly perform the laying of finishing bricks in the building will help the choice of their optimal location. The following types of masonry:
spoonful. It is carried out by shifting all the elements of the new row by 1/2 or 1/4.
tyukovy. Elements are laid out on the short side. Each row is offset by 1/2 element.
dutch. One row - laying out the elements with the short side. The next row is the alternation of the standard calculation and the calculation with the short side.
gothic.The first row is the alternation of the long and short sides of the elements. Subsequent rows - 1/2 side shift of the short side relative to the previous row and 1/3 corresponding shift of the long side.
Flemish. Alternating long and short sides of materials. Each subsequent row is laid out with such an offset so that the short sides of the elements of the previous row are located under the elements laid down by the long side.
Instructions for laying decorative bricks
In order to lay out the facing material, you need to carefully prepare for the job. First of all, you need to purchase a sufficient number of elements for decoration. Materials should be bought from one batch, so there will be no problem with the difference in color. Proper preparation includes the obligatory cleaning of the walls, the choice of the optimal variety of the created pattern. For example, for spacious rooms, any pattern created from masonry material is suitable.
For small rooms it is not recommended to choose a tyukovy or Dutch scheme. They visually reduce the area of the room. When combining materials in 2 or more colors, you will need to draw a drawing according to the pattern, the rules for arranging elements of different colors. They should be laid in the warm season, when owners can conduct subsequent ventilation of the premises without the risk of a strong temperature difference.
Preparation of tools and surfaces
To begin repairs with non-standard decoration of the premises should be with the preparation of the walls. It is necessary to carefully remove old paint and other materials. Any glue residue must be removed. Cladding materials must be laid on a flat wall. The presence of irregularities will lead to their subsequent lag. You can even out the surface using a primer. If there are strong differences in level, it is recommended to sheathe the wall with drywall.Each sheet must be fixed on 3 vertical profiles to achieve the desired structural rigidity. The formed joints should be closed with putty. Walk along the sheets themselves with a needle roller to increase traction. Additional materials and tools that are useful to owners include: adhesive mixture, level, notched trowel, water-based varnish, grout.
Preparation for laying decorative bricks
Before laying, you need to use the level to mark the location of the first row. It is on the correctness of its fixation that the quality of the resulting lining depends. In addition, it will be necessary to sweep away dust and debris from the wall surface. The use of gypsum materials will require careful grinding of the sides of the finely abrasive sandpaper. Ceramic analogues do not need such preparation. But owners should immediately remove items with chips and other damage.
The first row should be laid out along the line marked by level, starting from one of the corners. Initially, you need to prepare a small amount of the adhesive mixture. This will help to eliminate rapid solidification of the solution. Then it must be applied to the wall, gently spreading over the surface with a wide toothed spatula. The second row must be laid out taking into account the features of the created picture. Then continue fixing the elements, gradually closing the decorated surface.
To obtain a gap between the rows, use profile angles. For seamless styling, each row should be placed close to the previous one.
The final stage of laying
Upon completion of the wall cladding, the owners need to wipe the seams formed between the individual elements. This will help give the resulting surface strength and a complete look. Depending on what color the grout was chosen, and how they decided to put it, the design of the resulting cladding depends.So, the presence of thick gaps should be excluded even in the process of gluing materials. They spoil the appearance of the wall.
Too light grouting against the background of dark elements will be inappropriate. It should be used only for light cladding materials. The right decision will be the choice of grouting materials to match the decoration elements. It is also allowed to use gray, light gray grout for the most high-quality and accurate imitation of the finished wall. Lastly, varnish is coated for added protection. If you want to keep the materials dull, this step is skipped.
Brick finish in the bedroom
The use of original artificial materials makes it easy to transform the interior of the bedroom of adults or teenagers. For a stylish decoration of the boy’s room, it is recommended to give preference to products in gray-brown or similar colors. They will help create a “rebellious” style. For the girls bedroom, materials in lilac, light gray, white colors are perfect. In the parents' bedroom, it is recommended to glue the yellow, reddish-brown elements. They emphasize the special cosiness of the room. Using these materials, you can stylize the wall behind the bed (located behind the headband).
It is not necessary to use selected materials for cladding the entire wall. They can be laid out only in the lower or upper part, constitute a vertical canvas, framed on the sides by conventional painting. Such cladding around the bedroom windows will be appropriate. An interesting solution is the use of stylized materials for decorating wall niches in a room.
Brickwork in the living room interior
For an unusual design of the hall, it is recommended to select plain products, a collection with a color transition on each element. The first type will help emphasize the Scandinavian style or loft. It can be used for cladding 1-2 walls.The second will be appropriate in a rustic style, chalet. Multicolored elements are recommended to be placed on the wall behind the sofa. Because with a different arrangement, the transitions of shades will constantly attract attention and will not allow households to focus on relaxation. The creation of an artificial fireplace will also help emphasize the cosiness and special atmosphere in such a room. For this, the owners will need to first assemble a base from plasterboard sheets on which they will lay a stylized cladding.
If an arch leads to the living room, then it is recommended to make an unusual framing of the passage both in the room and in the corridor. A luggage of selected materials in the corner parts of the hall and the corridor will also help to complement it.
Brick - a way to decorate a bathroom
For successful styling of the bathroom, it is recommended to select a special tile. Ceramic materials will last a long time and will not require special care. Models with smooth surfaces are best suited. They are easily cleaned, not afraid of moisture. In spacious rooms and combined bathrooms, you can combine dark and light stylized tiles. For example, to divide the walls vertically or horizontally. And you can create a combined cladding. Part of the walls for this requires gluing with tiles, and the rest of the paint, sheathe with plastic panels. The color scheme of different materials may be similar or different. In small bathrooms, use only light tiles. It does not have to be white. Materials in light beige, cream, light gray colors are also suitable.
Brickwork in the interior of the kitchen
The use of stylized tiled materials in the kitchen is a practical solution. They provide ease of cleaning. Additionally, they help to emphasize the sophistication of design. Perfect for modern, modern and loft style.It is recommended to use such materials for all walls or for the design of the working area: an apron and walls near the sink, stove, refrigerator, countertops for cooking.
Preference should be given to products with glossy surfaces. It is easy to clean from any dirt. Do not buy matt embossed materials. This cladding will be very difficult to clean. The color range of materials can be any that suits the chosen style. But you need to remember that white and cream tiles on an apron or behind a stove will require frequent cleaning. In these parts it is better to use orange, red-brown or dark gray tile.
Brick wall in the office - the luxury of simple solutions
It is unusual to decorate your office and create a special atmosphere in it quite easily, using a stylized cladding. Solid materials of white, yellowish or light brown color can be placed right in front of the work desk. Dark and red-brown materials are ideal for a full cabinet finish. Such a gamut, supported in decoration and furniture, will contribute to measured thinking.
To complement the chosen style, you can install a rack for documents, books and modest souvenirs against the background of one of the walls. But also attractive is the design solution with the creation of columns and niches, complemented by unusual cladding. Between the columns or in the niches can be placed shelves for working materials and personal items. The wooden furniture of brown or coffee color will be in harmony with the created design.
Conclusion
It is interesting and useful to decorate your home and office yourself with the help of non-standard cladding. By choosing the optimal type of stylized materials, the owners will be able to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. At the same time, special products can be used for each part of the housing: from the entrance hall to the bathroom and toilet.When selecting materials, special attention should be paid to their composition and color.
Lightweight cladding can be used even for drywall partitions. Heavy materials are more suitable for facing stairs, concrete dividers, room niches and, of course, load-bearing walls. An original and stylish upgrade of the rooms will help a careful selection of the optimal pattern in rows. Also, do not forget about the appropriate environment that will be created in the rooms. Selected furniture and decor should look harmonious against the background of the finished cladding.
High-quality laying of decorative bricks in rooms and non-residential premises of an apartment or private house can complement any style of decoration. Owners can choose for use both materials used for facade cladding, and inexpensive wall panels, tiles. First of all, owners are advised to determine how much each type of product costs. After choosing the right materials, you need to calculate the required number of items for the cladding. Also, owners will have to buy auxiliary tools, consumables. It is not difficult to independently cladding in a new building or renovate old housing, following the recommendations of specialists. Careful preparation and compliance with basic requirements will help to easily rework without involving craftsmen and get the original design of all rooms of the home.
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Decorative masonry: features of modern materials
It is possible to carry out internal decorative finishing with different materials. They differ in price, composition, installation method. The most popular options include:
Masonry Methods
Properly perform the laying of finishing bricks in the building will help the choice of their optimal location. The following types of masonry:
Instructions for laying decorative bricks
In order to lay out the facing material, you need to carefully prepare for the job. First of all, you need to purchase a sufficient number of elements for decoration. Materials should be bought from one batch, so there will be no problem with the difference in color. Proper preparation includes the obligatory cleaning of the walls, the choice of the optimal variety of the created pattern. For example, for spacious rooms, any pattern created from masonry material is suitable.
For small rooms it is not recommended to choose a tyukovy or Dutch scheme. They visually reduce the area of the room. When combining materials in 2 or more colors, you will need to draw a drawing according to the pattern, the rules for arranging elements of different colors. They should be laid in the warm season, when owners can conduct subsequent ventilation of the premises without the risk of a strong temperature difference.
Preparation of tools and surfaces
To begin repairs with non-standard decoration of the premises should be with the preparation of the walls. It is necessary to carefully remove old paint and other materials. Any glue residue must be removed. Cladding materials must be laid on a flat wall. The presence of irregularities will lead to their subsequent lag. You can even out the surface using a primer. If there are strong differences in level, it is recommended to sheathe the wall with drywall.Each sheet must be fixed on 3 vertical profiles to achieve the desired structural rigidity. The formed joints should be closed with putty. Walk along the sheets themselves with a needle roller to increase traction. Additional materials and tools that are useful to owners include: adhesive mixture, level, notched trowel, water-based varnish, grout.
Preparation for laying decorative bricks
Before laying, you need to use the level to mark the location of the first row. It is on the correctness of its fixation that the quality of the resulting lining depends. In addition, it will be necessary to sweep away dust and debris from the wall surface. The use of gypsum materials will require careful grinding of the sides of the finely abrasive sandpaper. Ceramic analogues do not need such preparation. But owners should immediately remove items with chips and other damage.
The first row should be laid out along the line marked by level, starting from one of the corners. Initially, you need to prepare a small amount of the adhesive mixture. This will help to eliminate rapid solidification of the solution. Then it must be applied to the wall, gently spreading over the surface with a wide toothed spatula. The second row must be laid out taking into account the features of the created picture. Then continue fixing the elements, gradually closing the decorated surface.
The final stage of laying
Upon completion of the wall cladding, the owners need to wipe the seams formed between the individual elements. This will help give the resulting surface strength and a complete look. Depending on what color the grout was chosen, and how they decided to put it, the design of the resulting cladding depends.So, the presence of thick gaps should be excluded even in the process of gluing materials. They spoil the appearance of the wall.
Too light grouting against the background of dark elements will be inappropriate. It should be used only for light cladding materials. The right decision will be the choice of grouting materials to match the decoration elements. It is also allowed to use gray, light gray grout for the most high-quality and accurate imitation of the finished wall. Lastly, varnish is coated for added protection. If you want to keep the materials dull, this step is skipped.
Brick finish in the bedroom
The use of original artificial materials makes it easy to transform the interior of the bedroom of adults or teenagers. For a stylish decoration of the boy’s room, it is recommended to give preference to products in gray-brown or similar colors. They will help create a “rebellious” style. For the girls bedroom, materials in lilac, light gray, white colors are perfect. In the parents' bedroom, it is recommended to glue the yellow, reddish-brown elements. They emphasize the special cosiness of the room. Using these materials, you can stylize the wall behind the bed (located behind the headband).
It is not necessary to use selected materials for cladding the entire wall. They can be laid out only in the lower or upper part, constitute a vertical canvas, framed on the sides by conventional painting. Such cladding around the bedroom windows will be appropriate. An interesting solution is the use of stylized materials for decorating wall niches in a room.
Brickwork in the living room interior
For an unusual design of the hall, it is recommended to select plain products, a collection with a color transition on each element. The first type will help emphasize the Scandinavian style or loft. It can be used for cladding 1-2 walls.The second will be appropriate in a rustic style, chalet. Multicolored elements are recommended to be placed on the wall behind the sofa. Because with a different arrangement, the transitions of shades will constantly attract attention and will not allow households to focus on relaxation. The creation of an artificial fireplace will also help emphasize the cosiness and special atmosphere in such a room. For this, the owners will need to first assemble a base from plasterboard sheets on which they will lay a stylized cladding.
Brick - a way to decorate a bathroom
For successful styling of the bathroom, it is recommended to select a special tile. Ceramic materials will last a long time and will not require special care. Models with smooth surfaces are best suited. They are easily cleaned, not afraid of moisture. In spacious rooms and combined bathrooms, you can combine dark and light stylized tiles. For example, to divide the walls vertically or horizontally. And you can create a combined cladding. Part of the walls for this requires gluing with tiles, and the rest of the paint, sheathe with plastic panels. The color scheme of different materials may be similar or different. In small bathrooms, use only light tiles. It does not have to be white. Materials in light beige, cream, light gray colors are also suitable.
Brickwork in the interior of the kitchen
The use of stylized tiled materials in the kitchen is a practical solution. They provide ease of cleaning. Additionally, they help to emphasize the sophistication of design. Perfect for modern, modern and loft style.It is recommended to use such materials for all walls or for the design of the working area: an apron and walls near the sink, stove, refrigerator, countertops for cooking.
Preference should be given to products with glossy surfaces. It is easy to clean from any dirt. Do not buy matt embossed materials. This cladding will be very difficult to clean. The color range of materials can be any that suits the chosen style. But you need to remember that white and cream tiles on an apron or behind a stove will require frequent cleaning. In these parts it is better to use orange, red-brown or dark gray tile.
Brick wall in the office - the luxury of simple solutions
It is unusual to decorate your office and create a special atmosphere in it quite easily, using a stylized cladding. Solid materials of white, yellowish or light brown color can be placed right in front of the work desk. Dark and red-brown materials are ideal for a full cabinet finish. Such a gamut, supported in decoration and furniture, will contribute to measured thinking.
To complement the chosen style, you can install a rack for documents, books and modest souvenirs against the background of one of the walls. But also attractive is the design solution with the creation of columns and niches, complemented by unusual cladding. Between the columns or in the niches can be placed shelves for working materials and personal items. The wooden furniture of brown or coffee color will be in harmony with the created design.
Conclusion
It is interesting and useful to decorate your home and office yourself with the help of non-standard cladding. By choosing the optimal type of stylized materials, the owners will be able to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. At the same time, special products can be used for each part of the housing: from the entrance hall to the bathroom and toilet.When selecting materials, special attention should be paid to their composition and color.
Lightweight cladding can be used even for drywall partitions. Heavy materials are more suitable for facing stairs, concrete dividers, room niches and, of course, load-bearing walls. An original and stylish upgrade of the rooms will help a careful selection of the optimal pattern in rows. Also, do not forget about the appropriate environment that will be created in the rooms. Selected furniture and decor should look harmonious against the background of the finished cladding.