Decorating arch decorative stone

Many rooms are equipped with arches that separate the various zones. The arches have become a fashionable alternative to doors and partitions, they make the apartment more spacious and can become an ideal object of decor. For registration of arches choose various natural and artificial materials. One of the most popular options is the decoration of the arch decorative stone. To decorate the arch correctly, you need to know about all the nuances of design and material.

For the decoration of the arch choose one of two types of stones - artificial or natural. Each species has its advantages.

The following signs are characteristic of natural materials:

• They have a very interesting texture. Such stones look non-standard - both in the pages of magazines and photos, and upon closer examination. These include shell rock, sandstone.
• Lovers of delicate flowers in the interior should choose the arches, lined with marble. This stone is designed in various shades of pink, pastel color looks very neat and unobtrusive.
• To emphasize their status, buyers often choose arches decorated with granite. This material is very expensive, but it gives solidity to the interior and is a sign of financial well-being.

Artificial decorative stones also have their advantages:

• They are made so high quality that they almost can not be distinguished from natural materials.
• The price of such material is democratic. You can decorate the vault with a large number of stones without worrying about financial expenses.
• Artificial stone is usually decorated in such a way that it is not inferior in strength to natural materials.
• The weight of the decorative coating is substantially less than the natural. The combination of strength and lightness gives the artificial material a significant advantage.
• Artificial stone is not affected by external factors. It is not susceptible to rotting and the formation of mold, it does not appear harmful bacteria.
• With the help of a variety of dyes create a wide palette of colors for stones, so you can choose the shade that is suitable for your apartment.
• Decorative material is easy to clean, no need to buy special care products and adhere to special technologies.

To glue the opening with stones, you need to stock up on certain tools and materials:

• hammer;
• sandpaper;
• chisel;
• hacksaw for stone carving;
• construction knife;
• building level;
• putty knife;
• roulette;
• construction mixer;
• Grouting syringe.

The following components are used as consumables:

• Choose a special glue for decorative stone - depending on the selected coating. Some materials need glue with a special composition, so be careful when buying.
• To make the seams between the stones imperceptible, select a grout that is close in color to the material.
• Purchase a primer to prepare the walls.Choose a primer carefully, taking into account the composition of the walls, because different types of primer may differ from each other. Not all of them will be suitable for your apartment.
• Water repellent is needed for the final processing of stone.

In order for the material to adhere as firmly as possible, you should definitely prepare the surface of the wall and the part to which the stone itself will join.

• Should be removed from the walls of the remnants of wallpaper and paint. If there is a whitewash near the doorways, then its traces must also be removed.
• To level the surface, use a putty.
• Arch and walls in the apartment must be treated with a primer. If the arch is made of plasterboard, do not lay a heavy stone on it. Drywall will not stand much weight.
• Some use stones of several colors in the interior. If you are going to start the decoration of the arch, lay out the composition of stones so that you can draw a picture in advance - and only then transfer it to the wall.
• Calculate the size of the material so that each detail fits exactly in a specific place of the doorway.

The immediate finishing of the opening is the main stage of the whole process, which should take place in a certain sequence:

• It is necessary to stir the glue until smooth (using a mixer). It should be done strictly according to the instructions.
• Glue is applied to the surface where the stone will be placed, and on the reverse side of the tile itself. Layers should be from 0.5 to 1 cm thick, but no more.
• Attach a tile of stone or decorative brick to the surface of the wall and press down. Each piece is fixed in a place allotted to it and leveled with the help of a building level. It is much easier to apply square details, but a tile of a different shape will make the veneer more original.

• Try your hands as closely as possible to attach the stone to the wall.
• Tap on the surface of the material and remove the protruding adhesive, if any. When the glue holds the pieces of the tile together from the end, it should be left.
• After you need to carefully carry out grouting. Using a syringe, it is necessary to fill the joints between the pieces of the tile so that the recess is at a distance of 0.3-0.5 cm from the outer edge of the coating.

• After half an hour (after the solution dries out), level the surface with a spatula.
• To create an imitation of natural material, it is necessary to decorate tiles chipped. For this you need to pre-line the line of cleavage. Slowly and gently remove excess edges with pliers, moving from the edge to the intended line. Use the file to smooth the edges of the chips. For the final polishing, use sandpaper.
• It is possible to spray the tiles using a special aerosol. If the humidity in the room is high, treat the material with a water repellent.

It should be remembered not only the main stages of the process, but also special tips that are given by professionals in the design of arches in rooms:

• Arches from an artificial stone in a hall recommend to leave with seams between tiles. This nuance gives extra comfort. However, it is important to remember that too sharp a contrast between the shade of the coating and the color of the seams is unacceptable.
• If you have to cut artificial material with a saw, then it is important not to press on it during this process, otherwise there is a risk that the stone will crack.
• The stone arch is inseparable from good lighting. Make sure in advance that the room or corridor is equipped with powerful electrical appliances. This will allow you to enjoy all the beauty and texture of the material. Lamps can be placed directly in the design of the arch, which will give the design additional originality.
• Arches, lined with decorative stone or brick, look especially beautiful in combination with plants. The vegetation near the structure will make it play in a new light and make your interior truly exquisite.
• Even openings made of stone can be decorated with decorative curtains of suitable material. Curtains should not attract attention, they are intended only to create additional comfort in the room.

The room in which the arch is located can be decorated in various styles. Under each of them it is necessary to select a material of a special texture and a certain color.

Interior arches in the loft style are made under the old brick. They can be decorated in red, gray or brown. It is in such designs that a large number of chips are provided, emphasizing the effect of time on the material.

The delicate concept of the Provencal interior involves the use of a light stone or brick, without pronounced signs of time. This laying should be very neat.

Pompous Baroque style involves the use of natural stone for the decoration of interior arches. Such material is a sign of prosperity and solidity. The stones near the doorway are very large and massive. In most cases, they are sustained in light shades.

In the Mediterranean style, the arched design can be embodied in the fullest variety. Any material can be selected. The preference is given to light or neutral brown shades, depending on the main range of the interior. Mediterranean arches can even be combined with curtains in a similar style.

The direction of the Empire style is very specific for the creation of interior arches. Its characteristic feature is the supply of construction columns on the sides. This design makes the vault catchy interior detail. Primary colors - white, beige. The pillars at the top are often decorated with stone carving technology, which may be present on the arched arc itself.

The minimalism style practically excludes allocation of space around the arch with the help of masonry. Usually, small stone slabs cover the entire wall where the arched opening is located, and the inner surface of the opening is trimmed with special materials - without using stone.

Country style dominated by beige brick. Arches are created with a focused focus on the junction points. The material finds echoes in other interior items - for example, in the fireplace, which is perfectly combined with the arch.

Many people think about in which parts of the house the presence of an arched structure is permissible.

There are several options for its location in the premises:

• Popular are such arches that separate the kitchen area and the dining area. Such a layout can often be seen in the styles of country and Provence.
• Dining and living areas are also often separated in the same way. Sometimes a stone arch is suitable for rooms decorated in various colors. It looks equally presentable with any shades of furniture and walls.
• Arches are popular not only as doorways, but also for styling windows.Often the wall is designed in such a way that a ledge in the form of an arch is located above the window. This design is relevant for the style of loft.
• In the bedroom, the arches separate the work area from the rest area. This concept is especially often embodied in the modern directions of the interior.
• If the loggia is warmed, then often the upper part of the wall is removed. It remains an elegant lower partition, which passes into the arch.
• In large rooms, openings are sometimes used as boundaries between all zones. This replacement of doors contributes to the visual expansion of the space in the room.

The most popular forms of arches:

• Classic. They are straight sides and arcuate upper part. Such designs are chosen for a variety of styles, because they fit very well into the interior.
• Rectangular. Such structures are distinguished by the fact that their side parts are located strictly perpendicular to the top. The result is a right angle.
• Round arched openings characteristic of modern styles, many of which have a bias in futuristic concepts. Such arches look interesting in combination with colored walls, but you need to be careful when choosing the shade and texture of the tile for such openings.
• Figured designs can be found if the arch occupies most of the wall. The sides of the massive arch can form smooth lines that violate their perpendicularity with respect to the floor.

Review of the decoration of the arch decorative stone, see the following video.