The use of hand plaster tools to beautify Iranian buildings has a long history. Plastering is actually one of the favorite arts of Iranians, you must have seen examples of centerpieces, framing, or decorations on columns in any house that is more than 10 years old. This technique is performed manually by plasterers, which is very laborious.
What is prefabricated gypsum tool?
In the prefabricated plaster tool technique, the design is first molded in the workshop. That is, the mold is filled with wet plaster and after drying, your plaster tool is ready for installation.
Special adhesives are also used to stick prefabricated plaster on the wall. Since this method is not applied directly and wet on the wall, it is easy to work.
At the same time, it is possible to implement different designs and models in it, which is sometimes not possible in the case of manual plastering.
The benefits of gypsum tool
Pre-made stucco has many features and advantages, this has made designers to use this tool in decoration design. Some of the features of the chalk tool are:
✔️high variety of designs
✔️high colorability in accepting plastic and acrylic colors
✔️lightness and reduction of dead load of the building
✔️ease of installation and no need for infrastructure
✔️resistant door for heat and fire
✔️possibility of connecting to various surfaces such as wood, tile, metal, etc.
✔️reasonable and economical price
✔️easy preparation for installation
✔️has Special glue with high adhesion
✔️Halogen lighting and installation places
Types of Prefabricated Plastering
Prefabricated plasters are made in different spaces and shapes. The wide scope of this plaster tool has caused many people to want to use these pre-made plasters.
Plaster tools are usually made in workshops through molds. In this way, the wet plaster dries inside the mold and after drying and leaving the mold, they are ready to be installed in the desired place.
A special adhesive is used to install these plasters. It simplifies the tools. The various designs of these plasters generally have special complications that cannot be implemented in a traditional way and the cost of its traditional implementation is very high.
Some types of ready plaster tools are:
prefabricated plaster
One of the main uses of prefabricated plaster is to decorate the roof of the building. For example, around the chandelier, above the island or the open kitchen, the edges of the ceiling or the framing can be decorated as beautifully as possible using prefabricated plaster tools. This work is done by taking into account factors such as the height of the ceiling, the location of the lights and the amount of space exposure.
Gypsum Tool
Similar to the roof of the structure, wall plaster tools can also be implemented on the wall, columns and generally vertical surfaces. All kinds of decorations, framing, statues and vases can be placed in the upper corners and at the junction of the wall and the ceiling.
prefabricated plaster lamp
One of the most appropriate uses of prefabricated plaster tools is to decorate the lamp around the ceiling. For this situation, round or ring-like designs with simple or busy decorations can be used. The chalk tool around the lamp is especially useful for the bedroom.
prefabricated plaster around the chandelier
Plastering, when combined with lighting techniques, doubles the beauty of the ceiling. The plaster tool around the chandelier is similar to the case around the lamp. In this case, simpler designs can be used so as not to reduce the effect of your chandelier.
Prefabricated Tool of Dining Ceiling
The best use of prefabricated plaster tools is in the living room of the home. Because plastering in the reception area doubles the attractiveness of the home architecture.
You can use this technique as beautifully as possible for around the chandelier and ceiling framing. Also, use luxurious, luxurious and impressive examples of plaster tools to decorate the walls and ceiling surfaces, around the fireplace, columns, or wall-to-ceiling joints.
prefabricated gypsum column
Usually, their design is classic, which is mostly used for the facade of the building. These columns can be used analogously on both sides of the entrance of buildings.
Of course, these columns can also be used in the interior of the building. Since gypsum columns are produced in prefabricated form, it is possible to install them on any wall. Even in cases where simple columns have already been created in the building, they can be decorated using prefabricated plaster tools. In general, their production cost is much lower than handmade samples
gold, silver and copper gypsum tools
One of the suitable designs for chalk tools is implementation with gold leaf, silver leaf, and copper leaf, which gives it a beautiful effect.
Using gold leaf is the best way to create a golden appearance for chalk tools. which also increases the quality of performance. These sheets increase the durability of the work surface.
This type of design gives double beauty to the executed design. This type of implementation of plaster tools is especially suitable for reception halls and luxurious halls. Also, for other parts, different colors can be used and its combination with gold leaf.
Although the choice of color is a matter of taste, it is better to pay attention to factors such as the color of the flooring, the dimensions of the hall, the compatibility with the furniture and the light of the room. If your space is not large, avoid choosing dark colors. . For a dark and dimly lit space, it is also recommended to stick to the same white chalk color so that the house can be seen brighter. . This will make your home design look more professional.
Installation of Prefabricated Gypsum
Installation of prefabricated plastering tools does not require special skills and is possible even by PVC and cornice installers. However, plasterers or plaster cutters can be used to provide cleaner work.
The first stage of installation is wall preparation. Plaster walls are the best substrate for this work. But in any case, it is better to do the lining step on the wall. At this stage, in addition to cleaning the surfaces from dust, it is necessary to use sealant and mastic to create a completely smooth and uniform surface.
After that, it's time to mark or draw a line to determine the installation location exactly on the wall or ceiling. Then, the prefabricated plaster tools are carefully checked for being healthy and they are cleaned if needed.
wet the tool a little so that if the wall has a bump, it will not break the tool during installation. Next, they stick the tool in the marked place using glue. For a more complete connection, 2 to 3 cm wood nails are used.
This should be done as delicately as possible. If it is necessary to cut the tool, a Persian saw is used. The cutting area is smoothed using sandpaper or file.