Make wall decoration yourself: fake brick wall as a rustic decoration
Make brick imitation as a wall decoration itself
Do you want to have decorative tiles as a wall decoration? But you are afraid to make an accurate calculation of how much this will cost? But you do not have to. Because you certainly have the chance to make this change in a very favorable way.
How can you make a brick wall imitation yourself
Decorative bricks are available everywhere and there are always cheaper deals for their purchase. But you do not even need them. Because with plasterboard you would be able to achieve the same look. Then you have a good deal of freedom to determine the shape and size of each piece.
Interested? Here are the products you need. So you could first make an invoice and think carefully whether the investment is worthwhile or not.
A brick wall in white looks very elegant, right?
What you need for the brick imitation plasterboard:
– plasterboard
– Water
– spatula
– wipes
– Stick / Bar
– trowel
First, you should determine the area that you could use for the wall decoration. Then get involved in an exact shape and size of bricks. Then try out the shapes on a small area of the wall first.
Imitating the structure of the bricks
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Preparation of the wall for the plasterboard
Before you start making the wall decoration yourself, you should prepare the wall for it. Only then will the results remain sustainable. Remove the old cover and all parts that belong to it. Absolutely the same does not have to be the wall. The tiles formed on it will cover the individual defects. Much more important is that the area is dry and clean. After cleaning, impregnate with primer.
First, prepare the wall well
The main work at the brick wall decoration to do it yourself
The plasterboard should be mixed with water. This will result in a not very firm dough. Then, apply part of the mixture to the wall with the help of a throat. The layer would have to be one centimeter thick. Smooth the surface gently with the spatula, but do not overdo it. Because in the end you should get a gentle stone texture. At this point, the really creative work begins.
A beautiful accent wall in the staircase
With the help of the staff you should rewrite the features of the brick. You have to draw vertical and horizontal lines like on a real brick wall. If it helps you, then take the picture of a real brick wall as a model.
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The final stage
After all the bricks have been painted, let the wall dry well. The dry areas should then be smoothed again with the spatula. All gross inequalities and seams should be smoothed.
How is the brick look created?
Only the bricks have to be covered with primer. If you want to achieve the most natural effect possible, then you should prefer to use different shades of the same color.
A successful brick imitation
Apply the main shade all over the surface. Then use the brush to form brighter and darker shades here and there.
Enjoy the transformation in your house!
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You can also create a brick wall in white using the same principle
You determine the wall color yourself
Why not a vibrant brick wall color in turquoise?
Create a fake brick wall – Video tutorial in English
