The effect of concrete are a special category of decorative effects that can be achieved with the proper use of certain types of lime plaster. This kind of effects refers explicitly to the industrial interior design trend, but apart from the fact that this effects are characterized by a specific aesthetics, they also have some important functional characteristics resulting from the technological properties of lime plaster. Effect of concrete is a solution often used in modern architecture, both in terms of decoration of apartments and houses, as well as hotels, restaurants and conference rooms. The main advantage of the effect of the concrete is its aesthetic neutrality. In this case, you can talk about Spartan simplicity that can not be overcome even by adding decorative details, including for example the expansion joints.

The concrete effect, despite its generally uniform line of design, is a quite diverse visual effects category. In this case a lot depends on the thickness of the grains and method of application and finishing plaster layers. In all cases, however, the effect is characterized by typical for concrete small slits or material shortages, a granular structure and rough surface. In many cases, however, plaster surface is warmer and more delicate than the surface of the concrete. The effect of the concrete resulting from limestone plaster is relatively easy to obtain. You do not need any special way to prepare the substrate, standard procedure is sufficient and it means applying only the primer and the quartz backing layer. In special cases, however, there is the need for better maintenance of the plaster. This is primarily for exterior applications because the lime plasters are sensitive to acidification. Impregnation immunizes them and increases the durability of the facade. Regarding the method of applying the effect of the concrete, plaster is placed manually, which in theory is not difficult. However, practice shows that people without any experience in application of the plaster are usually not able to get the best effects, and therefore it is recommended that investors planning to use the decorative effect of concrete should consider hiring a professional team.

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