Wall plaster doesn't have to be just smooth. While this look suits some people, others look for something a little unusual. If you want to have some of your walls plastered and you're tired of flat surfaces, then textured plaster could be an alternative. What is textured plaster and what are its benefits?
What Is Textured Plaster?
The basics behind textured plaster are the same as smooth plaster. The plaster covers a wall that needs some work. This work can be structural or cosmetic. However, when a plasterer applies textured plaster, they aren't concerned with just making the wall smooth and even. They apply the plaster and then add a textured effect to it rather than smoothing it off.
This texture could be a rough design, or it could be more finessed. For example, some people simply have their plaster roughed up a little to make it look textured. Others have uniform patterns or shapes cut into the plaster. Or, for an unusual effect, you can add things to textured plasters. For example, some people have small shells embedded into a textured wall in their bathrooms for a fun effect.
Why Use Textured Plaster?
Some people use textured plaster to hide old walls that don't look so good. Rather than doing a lot of work on the wall to restore it completely, a textured plaster can shore up the surface and make it look better. This kind of effect hides small cracks, bumps and uneven areas. So, you can get a dilapidated wall looking like new very quickly.
Some people choose to use textured plaster for cosmetic reasons. For example, they get tired of having smooth and plain walls all over their home and want to mix things up a little. Textured walls can take on different looks. They can mimic an industrial wall or a rustic design. A pattern simply breaks up a plain wall and makes it look like more of a feature.
Textured plaster is also an easy option for people who don't much like decorating or who aren't very good at it. You can leave this plaster as it is on a wall. Or, you can paint over it. Even if your painting skills aren't great, the wall will hide a multitude of painting sins. A textured surface is much more forgiving than an evenly flat one.
If you think you might want to try textured plaster, talk to your local plastering service. They can fill you in on suitable techniques and designs.
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