Architectural forms of the house and their individual elements at all times of human civilization were dictated by the presence of a particular type of building material. In fact, with the advent of new building materials, the decoration of buildings has changed, their appearance.

An antique style, Gothic, modernist and so on appeared. Architectural buildings are now no longer monotonous in appearance. But the evolution of styles of architectural structures did not stop, and in 1951, foam was synthesized.

A new style for architectural structures appeared, where the facade decor from foam with a special coating played a key role at.

1 General information about the facade decoration of foam

There was time, and the trim of the facade of foam with a special coating was gaining its popularity, and the potential capabilities of the main material - foam - only increased. At the moment, many architectural buildings and their individual elements are decorated with this material.

At home, where the finish is made by foam look uniquely adorable, light and certain romantic warmth.

The decorative antablem, made of foam, perfectly completes the upper part of the wall of the building, gives the house a certain mysterious classic look, even if the building does not have decorative columns (known elements of classical buildings).

The decorative facade of the building with where the decor finishes is made with their own hands using foam and coating, only enhances the already vivid impressions, especially if he has a decorative archival that frams the arched opening.

If you also decorate the columns of the buildings (if any) decorative figured capital, then the final type of construction will be disturbed by the imagination to everyone who look at him. It is such a result and should be achieved.

In addition, the facade decor, made of foam, can be applied with a decorative crumb, which will give the building an even more impressive look. Decorative crumb can be made independently, but it is better to purchase it in specialized stores.

Almost all the basic elements of the architectural building can be made of foam. Their list is great:

• Carved eaves
• Porticists;
• Architectural modilions;
• Rustovka Building Base;
• Window platbands;
• Console elements;
• Flutes and portals on.

As a result, it turns out that the finishing of the facade of the house of a foam with a special coating looks more than attractive visually, and at the same time it can be done with their own hands.

1.1 Benefits of the front decor of foam

The foam finish with a coating for the facade decor of the house has the following advantages:

• Obtaining production technology at which expensive screen elements are not used;
• Relatively small cost of products;
• Acceptable order execution speed;
• A huge service life to the need for major repairs (from 5 to 7 years old, with advance reinforcement and coated with products during installation);
• Literal unlimitedness in the size of the final product (unlimited in size and individual elements of the facade decor of the house);
• Speed \u200b\u200band possibility of mounting with your own hands;
• Minimum, not leading to destructive changes load on the bearing elements of the house;
• Compression strength like y;
• The impairment of the processes of rotting or colonization of fungi;
• Fire resistance of the type "A".

In addition, the foam on the facade decor can be applied under any climatic conditions, including its use possible in absolutely any regions, regardless of local climate or temperature drops.

2 Mounting Process

The process of mounting the decorating fragments of the facade is so easy and quick that it is quite possible to make it yourself. And in this case, it is important that all the necessary products are made in strict compliance with technological standards and requirements.

As a rule, this more concerns the reinforcement process, that is, in more simply, the process of strengthening the outer surface before starting the consolidation of the necessary products in its place or between him.

In addition, the installation works of this type in no case can be performed in autumn or winter periods.

The first thing is prepared the surface on which the plates or various decorative elements of the facade will be fixed or various decorative elements. The prepared surface should be strictly smooth and absolutely clean.

Possible deviations should not exceed 10 millimeters per square meter. At the same time, the plaster must be made without the presence of internal voids, and this is a very important point. If such voids are detected, it is necessary to align them with a conventional cement solution.

If in the process of this manipulation, it will be found that the facade was already initially painted, then the husks of the old paint should be simply removed.

2.1 Production technology

For figure cutting of the material of the foam, the so-called "string" warmed up to the working state is used. The accuracy of the execution of sketch form should be insulated with the use of computer graphics, with a constant transmission of information to machine digital control.

It is for this reason that the details are adjusted to each other with the maximum maximum accuracy that is calculated in the microns.

The reinforcement of various decorative elements of the facade is performed using acrylic foxes, which is a very rack to alkalis, which is only advantageous to the final material, since this mesh increases its strength that protects against the effects of ultraviolet rays and possible sharp climate drops.

After that, adhesive spraying is added to the grid with the help of a fixing cement flow. In this case, the thickness of the spraying should be no less than 1.5 - 3 millimeters, focusing on the size of the work being processed.

As a result, the visually facade decor of the foam coated and will be very strongly reminded by a carefully back surface that actually ideally should be.

Despite the fact that the described manipulations can be performed and with their own hands, while having the baggage of the necessary knowledge and the toolkit necessary for carrying out such a type of work, it is still better to turn to specializing firms in order to ensure the success and efficiency of the installation of the facade decor from the foam material.

For warming roofs are used.

2.2 Process of reinforcement of the front decor from foam (video)

The facade, decorated with exquisite stucco, creates an indelible impression. A completely ordinary building can be turned into a real palace, if you decorate with decorative elements. Now for decorations are often used the facade decor made of polystyrene foam, which is also called the imitation of stucco. It is much more convenient for heavy stucco, because not every cottage owner plans to load the walls of kilograms of plaster and plaster.

The stucco is the necessary part of neoclassicism or eclecticism. In vintage times, such jewelry was made of marble, plaster, plaster or other materials. Now there is a wonderful opportunity to buy them ready and secure on the facade. And they will not load the carrier part of the structure. The facade decor of the coated foam was widespread, as it is possible to issue a building quickly and cheaply.

Advantages and properties of the facade decor

There are plenty of reasons for installing the front decor made of polystyrene foam:

• Low product weight - imitation of stucco does not have an extra load on the facade.
• Durability - polystyrene foam not destroyed under the influence of sunlight, moisture, temperature drops.
• Simple installation - it is not necessary to turn to builders, you can cope. The decor is attached with glue.
• The product can be painted - you can choose any color.
• Aesthetic qualities - polystyrene can be obtained by the most complex architectural forms.
• Affordable price - for the purchase of material will go much less money than if you decide to create a gypsum stucco.
• Safety - Since the stucco is very light, it practically does not pose danger to the man who goes past the man's building. But the decor from the gypsum can be injured.
• Heat and sound insulation - expanded polystyrene is a heatel that reduces heat loss and extinguishes sound waves.

More durable - front decor made of foam with composite or cement-polymer coated coating

Council. If you want to visually lengthen the facade, you can use an inter-storey belt. So that the building seemed above, use columns, pilasters and other vertical elements.

Polystyrene production

To obtain decorative products from polystyrene foam, polystyrene granules are placed in the form and treated with chemicals. As a result of the effects of active substances, the material foams and increases in the amount by occupying all the container. From the obtained sheets of blanks will be cut different forms.

Architectural elements for finishing facades are formed by form cutting. It is made by means of a special tool, the nozzle of which resembles a string. The manufacture uses computer 3D modeling. Due to this, high accuracy is achieved to one micron. The technology used allows you to produce decorative products of the specified size and shape. The designer works over the appearance of each detail. Some firms offer the manufacture of polystyrene decor on an individual sketch.

The texture and color of the material

The decor made of polystyrene foam is most often white. But they can always be repainted. White color is universal, combined with any architectural style. The imitation of the decorative stone is common. You can purchase tiles with a brick wall texture, wood fibers or natural stone tiles.

Decoration ideas

Attaching the decor from the foam with their own hands to the walls, you can arrange a house in various stylists:

• Classic - In this case, a complex stucco is not used with curls. Distinctive features are triangular sandriks and frontones, pilasters, rectangular window openings.
• Neo-style - Modern interpretation of one or more architectural directions. For example, you can combine pointed gothic arches with antique columns.
• Gothic - Characterized ridiculous arches and carved decorations. The walls can be located bas-reliefs with sculptural compositions and false niches. If your windows are standard and rectangular, you can buy a special form that will turn them into gothic vaulted. In this case, you do not have to disassemble a stone laying and arrange a new one.
• Japanese - discreet decor, simple geometric shapes. Often, elements for the facade are painted with brown paint, and the walls are left white.
• Fairy - Usually applied when making small country houses. The dwelling can remind the palace from Disneyland or Nerur Hobbit. You can use a large number of small decor.
• Baroque - Abundant amount of stucco, often used panels, sockets and vegetable ornaments.
• Fakhverk - We use imitation of bearing elements - old wooden beams and crossbars.
• Romanticism - occurred in Italy, imagined elements of oriental styles, including Arabic.

Most often, designers use facade elements in order to create insulated houses close to the style of a stylistic solution to classicism. Such buildings are quite conservative and at the same time, fashionable and luxurious.

Varieties of facade stucco

Due to the special properties of polystyrene foam, it is possible to make a wide variety of decor species.

Eaves, moldings, arched openings - are used to decorate door portals and window blocks

Columns, semi-column and pilasters - usually they decorate the veranda and the inlet zone. The difference of the columns from the pilastral is that it is a separate element. Pilasters and semi-colonents are always leaning against the wall

Bas-reliefs - can close most of the wall and look like a separate block like a picture

Decorative fences - can not be used as a balustrade, as Poly Penopolster will not stand the masses of a person who will decide to rely on it

Tiles for finishing the base - attached at the bottom of the building, often performed under natural stone

Corner elements - serve not only with decoration, but also prevent the penetration of water and dirt on the junction

Castle stones are used for the design of openings, arches, arches. Often performed with images of lions or mythical creatures

It should be noted that the facade decor can be vertical or horizontal. So that the building looks harmoniously, usually use those and other species.

How to install decorative stucco

The operation is not complicated, but requires accuracy. Initially, it is necessary to prepare the surface on which you want to secure the decoration. If the wall is uneven, then carefully attach the column or the portico will not work. Sneorically fixed stucco is unlikely to improve the appearance of the building. Most likely, it will have to be dismantled. When removing the decorative element is damaged and will be unsuitable for further use.

The stucco for the facade of polystyrene can be used not only for outdoor, but also internal decoration. Installation can be produced in various ways. Small details are fixed using double-sided tape or glue. While the glue is not frozen, the item can shift under his own weight. Therefore, it is desirable to substitute a temporary support that will temporarily fix the item.

If the decoration thickness is more than 100 millimeters, it is necessary to consolidate it with a dowel-nail or ordinary dowels. First, the detail needs to be attached to the wall and circle it along the contour. Then the holes are drilled to install fixtures in the wall and flew. When ordinary dowels are used, the sockets for them are performed on the reverse side of the element. It is impossible that the dowel reached the outside. From the same side, glue is applied, after which the product is applied to the base of the wall. Dowels screw or ride with a hammer.

Council. The places of junctions between the parts and structural elements must be filled with sealant. To obtain neat joints, cross-tiles are used for tiles.

Life time

If you set the decor from polystyrene on the facade, it will serve at least 5 years. It is worth noting that the material can be operated in a humid climate. The product is not afraid of neither fungus or corrosion, no ultraviolet.

For what and in what cases the decor is reinforced

The elements of the facade are tested and rejected after the rain. Pure foam in such conditions begins to collapse. To protect the stucco from cracking, it is reinforced. For this purpose, use reinforcement fiberglass mesh. A reinforced coating is also used quite often. It is an acrylic or mineral composition, which covers the workpiece.

Decorative elements made of polystyrene foaming will give even a house built according to a typical project, individuality. Using several types of decorative stucco, you can turn a country cottage in the royal residence. And if you want to change the appearance of the facade, dismantle the decor will be easy.

Polyfoam - universal polymeric material. It makes packages for the transport of fragile large-sized goods, rescue circles and insulation panels for residential buildings.

Recently, the facade decor from the foam has been widely widespread in construction. Thanks to the low weight and ease of processing, this material has become very popular with modern architects.

The finish of the facade of the residential house with foam allows them to simultaneously perform 2 tasks: to improve the appearance of the dwelling and insulate the structure. In addition, an important factor in the popularity of this material is its low price.

After all, it is much cheaper with plaster and stone designs.

Installing the facade decor from foam can be done with your own hands. For this you do not need to have a big construction experience. It suffices to execute the following recommendations. But the manufacture of decorative elements from this material is better to entrust specialists.

Selection of building materials

Foams are a common name for several polymers that have similar properties. Most often so called 2 material - polyurethane foam and expanded polystyrene.

Polyurethane foam is a light polymer with low thermal conductivity and high fire temperature. When combustion, Uretan is distinguished - relatively harmless gas.

When operating does not release any toxic substances. It is suitable for both external and interior decorations.

The polystyrene foam is lightweight, also has a low thermal conductivity, but its ignition temperature is much lower than the ignition temperature of polyurethane foam.

In addition, during the burning, it distinguishes a poisonous substance - styrene, transforming at high temperatures in phosgene - combat poisoning gas. This insulation cannot be used for interior decoration.

The choice, of course, is yours, but fire safety specialists recommend buying polyurethane foam insulation. It is a bit more expensive than expanded polystyrene, because in this case the price is a quality indicator.

When buying building materials, you need to choose elements of the facade decor from dense foam brands. The higher the density of the element of the facade, the longer it will last.

How much does it cost?

The value of the material depends on the density: the greater the density, the higher the price of the product. The cost of simple panels ranges from 1500 to 3000 rubles per 1 m³. The price of finished decorative elements of the facade is from 3,000 to 7000 rubles per 1 m³.

For installation of polymer products, you will need:

• polyurethane mounting foam;
• glue pistol;
• umbrella dowels up to 15-20 cm long;
• reinforcing mesh;
• acrylic putty;
• facade primer;
• mineral facade plaster;
• facade paint.

Installation of polymer blocks

The decorative finish of the facade of the house begins with alignment of the underlying surfaces, namely walls, windowsills, jambs and eaves. Alignment is made by facade plaster using lighthouses.

48 hours after the plaster dries, you can fix decorative polymer blocks. Do it need it in a dry sunny day.

To prevent the slaughtering slabs on the glue, the bottom of the covered surfaces must be temporarily attached by self-drawing wooden planks (something like formwork). The algorithm is:

We apply with an adhesive pistol with an adhesive gun on the inner perimeter of the decorative element of the facade so that after pressing the unit to the underlying surface, the glue is not squeezed out.

We press the block to the wall (eternity, jamb, windowsill) and leave it for 3 days.

Glue the following blocks of the lower row. The gaps between the blocks fill in the mounting foam.

After 3 days after grappling glue, the blocks are additionally dowels. 5 dowels for each element. We score them in the center and in the corners, at 5-10 cm from the edges.

After that, we remove the wooden planks and glue the rest of the blocks (a number of nearby, bottom-up).

After 3 days, additionally fasten their dowels.

Then the resulting decor for 2 days.

After that, we reinforce the elements of the facade decor with a metal or synthetic grid, soil and sushring again.

After 3 days, plastering polymer blocks and stain them.

On this finish of the facade of the house of the foam finished.

Architecture from time immemorial was part of the culture, her masterpieces fascinate and inspire us by the beauty, the greatness of forms and details. The facade of the house, as if clothing, and today can tell a lot about the status and tastes of its owners, because the first impression of any building is created depending on how it looks outside.

In the formation of the facade, an architectural embossed decor plays, which has a very long history. Gourmet buildings decoration were used by centuries, since the time of ancient civilizations. If the centuries ago, architects were decorated only by palaces, locks and museums, now, thanks to new materials, such as expanded polystyrene, the rich finish has become more affordable.

Today, polystyrene foam (EPS) forms the design of many construction projects. In the 1950s, this material was recognized as the main insulating material, and later it became a powerful help in creating durable design elements. His advantages are indisputable!

1. The features of this light building material make it suitable for repeated use.
2. The relatively low cost of decorative products from expanded polystyrene can significantly reduce the financial costs.
3. The deadlines for the manufacture of decor from this light, air filled with air, much less than the production period of elements from concrete, plaster and stone.
4. The light weight of the details simplifies their delivery to the place.
5. A wide selection of colors when designing allows the use of architectural decorations made of polystyrene foam for finishing a wide variety of buildings.
6. Decorative elements coated with waterproofing protective layer have excellent weather resistance.
7. The decor can be flexible, it is not exposed to ultraviolet rays and moisture, does not have shrinkage.
8. Facade profiles and elements are perfectly combined with textured plaster and clinker tiles, they are easy to mount, it is safe to work with them.

The newest polymer elements become an integral part of many buildings, residential and public. They are fixed on the facade with special glue, larger and heavy forms can be fixed additionally.

Separate polystyrene modules in the design solution can be combined, in accordance with the style, features of the project and personal taste. At the same time, modern decorations of facades are often accurate copies of the original forms of the past, so they are successfully used when restoration of old houses, architectural and historical monuments, built in different centuries-developed and crack-covered vintage facade ornaments can be completely replaced by elements from EPS of the same shape and sizes.

Common types of architectural elements made of polystyrene foam

Decorative columns

The columns made of polymeric materials are not part of architectural structures in modern construction, they are absolutely decorative. These elements may have a rectangular and round cross-section, their dimensions and styles are also different. Like the classic columns, they have three parts - the base, body and cap. In some cases, metal supports are decorated with polystyrene elements of polystyrene or decorated hidden pipes.

Prices for various types of decorative columns

Decorative columns

Pilastres

Pilaster is an architectural element, which in classical architecture is used to give the visibility of support in the decorative membership of the walls. Externally, the pilaster is very similar to the column, but it is essentially a decorative protrusion, its shape is not volumetric, but relief. Parts of the pilasters are exactly such as parts of the column, they are all purchased separately.

Architectural profiles

Architectural profiles may have different form and shape, they perform various functions.

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The facade cornice is the main decorative element of the facade of the building. Depending on the location, this profile may be a cornice between the floors and the eaves located under the roof. The size and shape of this profile is selected in strict, modular interdependence.
Horizontal decorative profiles whose function, in contrast to the eaves, separation, is used to outline or divide various levels of the building.
Window elements of the external finish, which are installed at the base of window openings.
Decorative profiles of various sizes and shapes that are commonly used for decorations around the edges and in the corners of openings for doors and windows.
Profiles for imitation of "village siding" on the facade. Such a rusta will beautifully complement the overall design solution. You can produce: - laying alternately rust of various sizes, - Stacking Rust along the horizontal, - laying at equal intervals.

Frontons

Fronton is found in classic Greek temples, in Renaissance masterpieces and in neoclassical architecture. This element, usually, has a triangle shape, surrounded from three sides of the stucco. Fondon field often decorate sculptures.

Prices for ready-made facade cornices

Facade cornices

Arki.

Arches are constructions that have, as a rule, a half-cylindrical shape, they are used as a decorative element above the doors and windows, to decorate false windows, between two columns or columns.

These elements in architecture can be called the cornerstone, they are installed at the top of the arch or arch. Today, such a stone made of polystyrene foam is used as a decoration of the gate, doors, windows, ceilings and many others. Castle stones are an infinite set of decorative opportunities. A wide selection of their design makes it easy to create an elegant and fashionable facade of the house, both modern and classic. Stones made of high-quality polystyrene are easy to install. Special coating with quartz makes the part stiff and very durable.

This architectural decor decorate buildings angles using it for visual detection of reliability and strength of structures. Bowl of all similar elements are made in the form of tiles, the ribs of which are made with a small bevel to prevent the accumulation of water and dirt in the grooves.

Balustrades

Balustrades surround the structure of stairs, terraces, balconies and the like. They consist of a parapet, which is supported by figured columns. They decorate and buildings, creating a special impression of respectability and stability. Often balustrades use windows support.

Prices for balustrade elements

Balustrades

This is a round or oval element with an ornament, often in the form of an open flower. Rosette is part of richly decorated facades.

Decorative stucco from polyurethane foam

Decorative imitation of a tree

Decorative elements under the tree bring comfort and comfort, with their help you can easily recreate an ethnic style.

Features of decor production

The modern process of modeling polymer architectural jewelry is quite very different from what it was in ancient times, but the visual effect is not inferior to aesthetics of more expensive predecessors. The raw material for the decor, which was traditionally manufactured by manually from the stone, was cast from plaster and concrete, a material was chosen with a density of 25-35 kg per cubic meter filled with gas and having very light weight.

The formation of the part occurs on the software machine by thermalism. Therefore, absolutely any idea can be easily embodied. Initially, experts simulate an architectural element in a computer program, and then it cuts out on the machine, taking into account radial conjugations and an extremely sizes. The machines literally copy the designed model, after which the part is applied to the part, which has protective properties. Often the strength of architectural details already in production is enhanced by a grid that protects the element from any negative effects. Next, the decor is covered with cement-adhesive layer (1-6 mm) with various fillers and with reinforcing microfiber. It is this coating that protects the decor from UV, moisture, it gives to resist low temperatures and gives vapor permeability.

Installation

Before proceeding with the decor of the facades, the project is developed. To do this, the coarse sketch is created first, reflecting the real form and size of the building. Then the search for the idea begins. Architectural details can be formed from various elements, they must have appropriate proportions and are located so that the appearance of the house changed for the better. To do this, you can rely on the inner feeling of harmony or explore the proportions of the "golden section". The final design stage is a drawing done on a scale, it can be made on a computer or manually.

Installation includes three main steps: cutting, gluing and painting.

When ordering elements, it is necessary to calculate the number of meters or the number of pieces of product, then you can only calculate the price of the goods. Measuring windows or doors need to remember that the length of each edge must be ordered with a margin. All composite elements of the columns and the pilaster are sold separately and glued when placed.

Before installing profiles, eaves, moldings and other elements should be laid out in a dry place on a flat surface, away from heating devices. Details are laid on each other. The maximum profile sizes may be a length of 200 cm and 120 cm in height. The experience and opinion of the masters indicate that the most acceptable choice of profile stripes about 50 cm. Strips of this length is easier to install. The installation of eaves with a length of about 200 cm is more expensive due to the cost of time and the need to use two people for mounting.

Cutting profiles are produced at angles in the range of 90-45 degrees. Admission + - 5 mm. Direct cuts can be made with a saw, can also be cut using a knife or circular saw.

Attention! Facade profiles and polystyrene elements can only be used as decoration, they cannot bear any load on the design.

Required tools:

• hacksaw,
• measurement Tools
• stub
• putty knife,
• brush,
• pencil,
• sandpaper.

Step 1. Preparatory work

Before mounting the elements, mark up the project facade, using the level, roulette and other devices. Take the installation best at a temperature of 5-30 ° C.

Step 2. Cleaning

The surface is thoroughly cleaned from dirt and plaster, the old paint is removed by solvents.

Step 3. Alignment

The surface is perfectly aligned with mineral putty for the facade. Then the finish layers are applied, all cracks and defects are eliminated.

Prices for popular species of putty

Shpatlevka

Step 4. Fastening Decor

Architectural elements are attached with glue, while the reinforcing grid is sometimes used, which enhances the clutch. Often, the glue recommends the decor manufacturers that know the features of their product. Usually, high-performance adhesive composition for polystyrene foam elements, with high adhesion, has a polymer base, it is designed for many weather cycles. Today, various types of good quality glue have been created, they are simultaneously used in the device of thermal insulation systems of buildings, for example, this is "ADESILEX P9 MAPEI".

The master must apply the composition of the glue, specially designed for installation, on the back of the element, after which the architectural part is carefully pressed to the place of its attachment. For large elements, various fasteners are used during installation. We must not forget that large, the protruding elements need to protect the differences.

Step 5. Docking items

The outer edges of the profiles, if they are joined, placed at a distance of 5 mm. After 12 hours, the left blank is filled with a solution that is used in insulation systems.

Attention! Silicone should not be applied, because the paint does not cover it.

Connections of the facade profiles with other elements, such as window sills, flow or wooden parts, always fill in a flexible sealant. At the end of the installation you need to check the tightness of the joints of all combinations of elements, any rupture should be accurately filled with a special composition. Irregularities are processed by sandpaper.

Video - Installation of the facade decor - Large cores

Video - Facade Decor - Step-by-step installation instructions

Painting

After fixing all the elements, the primer is made, and then painting in the selected color, using roller or brush. First you need to protect the walls around the painted part. This uses a painting tape that is easily removed after painting. Before work, the surface of the dilute paint should be pre-primed (approx. 10-20% water).

Then the dried surface is covered with paint a second time using a thick initial composition. The operation can be repeated if necessary.

Some of the organic solvents are able to dissolve the materials to which they apply. Therefore, when choosing paint for expanded polystyrene, it is necessary to pay attention to its composition. If there is no confidence in how paint will lie down, you can conduct an experiment on a small piece of profile.

White facades are universal, they are suitable for both modern and classic buildings. White color creates the impression of purity and novelty. The second most popular color of the facade is all shades of yellow. The yellow facade has a warm, illuminated character and causes positive emotions, it is ideal for single-storey houses, as warm, solar tones are well combined with all the characteristic colors of the roof.

The facade is rightly considered a "face" of the house. Therefore, it should look very beautiful and presentable. Its decor is performed from different materials, but recently polystyrene foam is increasingly gaining more and more popularity. The article will be told about the nuances, advantages and installation of foam details.

Advantages of decoration of polystyrene foam

Polystyotiyol is now in a special accomplishment of builders and designers. The decoration of a residential building with this easy and practical material allows you to solve 2 tasks at once: insulate the room and decorate it. In addition, the material provides ease of installation and durability.

Elements for the facade of polystyrene foam gradually displacing decorations from plaster and concrete, characterized by cumbersome and high weight. After all, the presence on the construction of the latter strongly increases the load on the foundation and the bearing walls, which requires additional strengthening.

If you compare the decor made of polystyrene foam with similar items made of plaster and wood, then there is also an obvious advantage of the first - it is not afraid of high humidity. Everything else, the material is not scary exposure to alkali, acid and mineral oils.

The polystyrene foam is easily attached to the walls with a gypsum or cement mortar and mastic. If desired, the facade is easy to arrange independently.

Attention! In painting the stucco in the correctly chosen shade, it is advantageous to reject the color and texture of the walls of the house or play on the contrast.

The material is completely absent, there are no mold mushrooms and putrid bacteria on it. The polystyrene foam is poorly burning, there are no harmful connections in its composition. The decor can be attached to both the outside of the building and the inner side. This is a wonderful option for the restoration of old houses.

As a facade decoration, polystyrene foam is suitable for use in regions with different climates. It does not react to either high or low temperatures. If you wish, you can order non-refining forms that will give the house of originality.

How to make a decor of polystyrene foam

The material that will be used as a stucco on the facade of the building must possess special qualities. Therefore, for its manufacture, special technology is applied.

Manufacturers are made of foam semblance of any facing material, such as stone, wood, gypsum. Such imitation is visually difficult to distinguish from natural decor.

Council. In the corners of the house, you can use stones from polystyrene foam. As a result, it turns out a very beautiful relief due to protrusions of decorative elements relative to the walls.

Varieties of decorating elements and rules for their installation

Elements of the heads of the facade decor, as can be seen in the photo, quite a lot. The generally accepted names sound like this:

To make the installation of the decor from expanded polystyrene, with their own hands, you need to follow the following rules:

• Walls, window sills, shoals and eaves, that is, all the surfaces to which the polystyrene foam will be fixed thoroughly. For this purpose, the facade plaster is used.
• Next should be shown until all processed surfaces are completely dry. Usually it takes about 2 days.
• Perform markup with the level and plumb.
• Fix polystyrene foam to base. Mounting glue or foam is applied on the back side. The prepared element with force is pressed to the intended place. Between adjacent details, it is necessary to leave 2-3 mm clearance.

Council. To avoid splitting the decor on the glue, on the bottom side you can temporarily attach wooden planks.

• After 3 days, when the polystyrene was well glued, the details are additionally fixed with dowels.
• The joints are filled with the composition designed to seal the seams. For several days, leave for drying.
• At the end of the installation, decorative elements are covered with primer and color.

The decor made of polystyrene is the perfect option for finding the facade. With the financial side, it is not at all over, and it is easy to work on fastening the decor.

Production of the decor for the facade: video