Traditional building materials (concrete, brick, wood) are gradually being replaced by modern ones, with which you can erect a building quickly and simply. In the construction market, aerated concrete is gaining more and more popularity today. If the interior design of brick and wooden houses does not cause any special problems, then the construction of aerated concrete walls requires some preparation. So, it is necessary to clean the surface of dust, level it with a level, provide waterproofing from the foundation. They fasten aerated concrete blocks with special glue, which does not violate the characteristics of the material and the wall being built.
Aerated concrete blocks are made of cement, lime and sand, to which aluminum chips are added. The resulting mass is poured into molds. The material is ready after complete hardening of the mixture. There are many solutions for aerated concrete walls. You can highlight plaster, drywall, as well as painting. Which way to prefer is up to you.
Project planning cash calculation
There are two ways to calculate the cost of finishing work. The first provides for the accounting of individual works, the second - the square of the room. A square meter of interior decoration costs about 3,000 rubles. To find out the final cost, you must calculate the area of the surfaces to be trimmed. To do this, measure the height and length of each wall. These values are multiplied and then added. This will allow you to find out the square of the room, which should be multiplied by 3,000. This will allow you to get the approximate amount of money that you spend.
Projects of houses from aerated concrete are ready-made, but you can order an individual one. The advantages of this material is that it allows you to carry out any ideas, perform any wall configurations, as it can be easily cut, giving the desired shape.
As for the layout in aerated concrete houses, it is also possible in various versions. Conveniently, this material has low sound permeability, so you can make a kitchen next to the nursery. Noise will not interfere with the child. It is important to consider that aerated concrete walls require finishing. Its views will be described below.
Wall plastering
Wall decoration from aerated concrete indoors can be done by plastering. The atmosphere in the premises should provide for a certain percentage of humidity, and decorative materials should not impede this. In this regard, gypsum-based plaster is an excellent option for interior decoration of buildings. This material is characterized by an ideal level of vapor permeability.
The composition can be purchased as a dry mixture in bags, the solution is prepared strictly according to the instructions. The mixture includes not only gypsum, but also perlite sand, as well as lime. The combination of these ingredients enhances fire safety and sound insulation. Gypsum plaster does not provide a preliminary primer. A rather important feature is that it does not require the application of a finishing layer of putty. Some consumers refuse such a decision in the repair process due to the high cost of the mixture.
An alternative may be sand and cement plaster, to which in some cases special ingredients are added. But if the walls are finished from aerated concrete indoors using this technology, then peeling can sometimes occur - as a result of the appearance of moisture. Therefore, the surface must be treated with several materials, using them in combination. For example, a coating putty should be applied to the plastered wall.
Wall preparation
Plastering walls of aerated concrete inside the room is carried out taking into account the fact that aerated concrete absorbs moisture. On the wall, you need to eliminate defects and treat them with a deep penetration primer. It must be applied in two layers, giving each day to dry. The term depends on the temperature and humidity inside the premises in which the construction work is carried out.
Plastering walls of aerated concrete indoors is carried out after applying tile adhesive. The thickness of its layer should be about 3 mm. It is required to provide additional adhesion of finishing materials using a fine-mesh plaster mesh. It should be fixed by pressing it into an unhardened layer of glue.
The decoration of walls from aerated concrete inside the room at the next stage involves the creation of a relief surface using a notched trowel. After this, the base is left for several days, then you can apply gypsum or ordinary plaster on it. If you prepare the walls in this way, then you can even lay tiles on them. Interior decoration in a room with a difficult microclimate involves the use of a film-forming primer solution. It reduces the vapor permeability of materials. These rooms include bathrooms, bathrooms and kitchens.
The choice of quality material: drywall
Wall decoration from aerated concrete with drywall is carried out most often. This method is the fastest. In addition, it is not accompanied by processes using wet mixtures. But for a successful result, it is important to choose the right material. For example, if we are talking about a room with a humid climate, then it is necessary to choose a moisture-resistant drywall, which is indicated by the abbreviation GKLV. Such material is more expensive due to its strength and versatility. Usually the sheets are green and blue marked. In the manufacture of modified ingredients are added to the ingredients, so the inner layers do not absorb moisture, and fungus and mold do not form on the surface.
If you want to save money, finish the walls in the house of aerated concrete using conventional GCR. But it is suitable if the room will be operated under normal conditions. Such sheets should have a light gray color. They are suitable for creating volumetric structures. But with increased humidity in the room it is pointless to use such material.
If the room has increased fire resistance requirements, you should pay attention to the abbreviation GKLO. Such sheets have a gray color and a red marker. The price here is even higher than in the case of moisture-proof drywall. There are practically no differences in the technology for installing different types of drywall.
Back to the fireproof gypsum plasterboard. Processing at the stage of production of such sheets is carried out according to traditional technology. The flexibility they have is standard on any drywall. However, such a material can withstand higher temperatures. To put up walls that will reliably counteract fire and moisture, it is worth choosing a material marked GKLVO. Such sheets are used in industrial and public buildings, differ in significant price, which is quite justified.
Using Drywall
This building material is universal. He has long been firmly entrenched in the life of modern man. It can be used to decorate any houses and decorate them with indoor walls without restrictions. To date, on sale you can find two types of drywall - ceiling and wall. The first is used for its intended purpose, and the thickness of its sheets does not exceed 9 mm. As for the wall material, it is much thicker - 1.2 cm.
In addition, there are fire-resistant, standard, moisture-resistant and combined types of drywall. Their use depends on the type of premises. For example, fire-resistant sheets can be mounted in a boiler room, and moisture-proof sheets in bathrooms and kitchens.
Tool preparation
Decorating walls from aerated concrete indoors, if you plan to use drywall, requires the preparation of some tools. You will need:
- Hammer drill.
- Marker.
- Pencil.
- Knife.
- Roulette.
- Screwdriver.
- Building level.
- Self-tapping screws.
The hammer can be replaced with a drill. A knife will be needed to work with drywall. Scissors for metal should also be prepared. Self-tapping screws are needed for fastening drywall sheets. Without these tools, working with canvases will be difficult.
Methodology
Wall decoration from aerated concrete, if you plan to use drywall, begins with calculations. So you can determine the right amount of materials. To do this, you should measure the area of the room and decide on the type of drywall, planning the layout of the frame. The latter will serve as a crate.
Drywall is sometimes glued to the prepared surface, but a more popular technology is the way in which the sheets are installed on a wooden or metal frame. This approach allows you to additionally insulate the outer walls. When installing the frame, vertical and horizontal guides around the perimeter of the wall are initially mounted. Then you can proceed to the installation of vertical rails on the surface. The distance between them must be maintained in the range from 50 to 60 cm.
Some masters claim that this is enough to fix the sheets, but it all depends on the parameters of the walls. If the ceiling height is 2.5 m, then vertical guides will be enough. If the ceilings are high (3 m or more), you should install horizontal guides. Wall decoration from aerated concrete with plasterboard involves fixing the rails to the wall with dowels.
It is important to remember the air circulation in the room, so the frame should provide fasteners with a 5 cm deviation from the wall. Once the frame is ready, you can begin mounting the sheets. I install them on the frame without cutting them into separate fragments. Fastening to the frame is carried out in a clear sequence. For this, 25 mm screws are used. It is important to ensure that the edge of the sheet lies in the middle of the rail. At the final stage, sealing the joints between the plates will allow you to create a single surface. Docking joints are reinforced with reinforcing tape. When you form a frame, the wall can be insulated. To do this, put the appropriate material (foam, mineral wool) into the cells.
Paint use
The interior walls of the house of aerated concrete may include the use of paints and varnishes. This method is one of the oldest. Before doing this, you need to prepare. The wall should be perfectly flat. For this, a grinding machine is used. If it is not, alignment is carried out with a grater or sandpaper. Such preparation is necessary because the paint will not be able to hide wall defects. If they are, they must be eliminated with tile glue. Repair locations are then easily overwritten.
Staining begins after applying the primer. This will create a uniform layer. For painting, you should use a water-based composition, which is easy to give the desired shade with the help of a tint. Painting should be started from the far corner. When working, it is important to consider some subtleties. For example, the wall should be painted in several layers, applying each perpendicular to the previous one. You should not wait for the complete drying of the previous layer.
Loft style, features of the work
Wall decoration in aerated concrete in the loft style can be done with different materials. One of the most popular in this case is brick. Masonry is not necessary to use on all walls. In addition, it can only be an imitation of material. It can be combined with plaster. The color of the brick can be different - painted or natural red.
If you do not want to make the walls heavier and create a load on the floor in the room, you should use a brick imitation, using panels for interior decoration. They are installed on the same frame as in the case of drywall. A fashionable and bold decision in the described style is a matte black masonry shade. It can be one wall or even part of it. Against such a background, copper and gold accessories will look advantageous.
Considering the options for wall decoration from aerated concrete, you can pay attention to concrete or its imitation. But plain gray concrete is not associated with warmth and homeliness. In skilled hands, this material can significantly change its appearance and cause enthusiastic exclamations.
Concrete itself may look different. It is characterized by dark and light shades, as well as various textures. It is not necessary to cover the walls with clean concrete. It can be a tile in imitation of concrete, which is laid on aerated concrete prepared according to the above technology.
The interior walls of the house made of this modern and practical material can be finished with wood. To prevent the walls from resembling a chalet, you should combine wood with other loft-specific materials. The wall can be decorated with vertical boards that visually raise the ceiling. Wood goes well with bricks, especially red. You can use imitation in the premises of your apartment.
Wall decoration of aerated concrete inside is quite often performed using metal. It can be planned as part of the project. This material is not recommended to get involved in, because this can lead to the fact that you go to high-tech. It is better to decorate part of the walls with metal objects:
Metered use of metal will provide a discreet shine. Plastering walls of aerated concrete indoors in a loft style can be a great solution. This finish serves as a level. The walls are neutral, accentuate or accentuate textured spaces in which you can use stylistic decoration. It is recommended to choose cold and light shades that better than others do their job.
Wood on the walls
One of the best options for wall decoration is wood. The interiors with its use look cozy and soundly. You can use gas silicate blocks that mimic a profiled beam or block house. If you want to save, it is better to use budget options for the type of sawn timber from spruce and pine. Such light wood looks quite simple, but very aesthetically pleasing, filling the air with a pleasant aroma. But such a finish provides protection against drying out and decay, even indoors. Therefore, the lamellas will have to be soaked with an antiseptic and coated with paint or varnish. True, in this case, you can no longer count on the smell of wood in the room.
Interior decoration of walls from aerated concrete without plaster is preferable for many, because such work is not accompanied by the need to prepare a solution. The least capricious lining, which at the production stage goes through the stage of protection against negative influences. It is possible to use such material for internal lining, without covering with paints and varnishes. This finish is good because it is similar in properties to aerated concrete. Wood and cellular blocks have pores that let air through and cope with the thermal insulation of the house. If a layer is created between the cladding and the walls, then you can get additional insulation of the walls.
Finally
Wall decoration from aerated concrete indoors with drywall is carried out quite often. This material allows you to perform work in a short time and immediately put the premises into operation. You can also use plaster, which allows you to get a patterned or perfectly flat surface. Additionally, you can use decorative or leveling mixtures.