Each of us in the design of their homes want to find such an option for finishing the premises, so that the whole house has a unique personality. The best way to create a special interior in a particular room is to use a variety of decorative finishing materials, including, among other things, decorative bricks for interior decoration.
Types of decorative bricks for interior decoration of premises
Externally, the decorative brick is almost identical to the traditional brick, with the only difference being that it is much lighter and thinner (its thickness varies from 1 to 2.5 cm). For the production of decorative finishing bricks, various components can be used, which, in fact, are an indicator of the division of such a brick into species. So, decorative bricks can be:
- clinker (ceramic). Formed from clay, subjected to drying and roasting. As a result of this treatment, the clinker decorative brick acquires a special strength and a smooth front surface. Of the special characteristics is worth noting the high thermal conductivity of this type of decorative bricks;
- from a cement-sand mixture . The basis of this brick is cement, as a filler is most often used sand (options - perlite or expanded clay). Such a brick also has high strength and good thermal insulation;
- gypsum . This is a fairly fragile product with low water resistance. Apply it, as a rule, in places with low humidity and without significant mechanical stress.
Each type of finishing brick for a more spectacular appearance can be made with the addition of dyes.
Decorating the walls with decorative bricks
First of all, it should be said that professional designers recommend to decorate the apartments with decorative bricks by all means combine it with other finishing materials, for example, with wood or decorative plaster. Since the full design of the walls with a brick room will resemble a cold and uncomfortable basement. As a rule, decorative bricks for interior decoration are applied fragmentarily, to highlight some interesting interior design details. What is meant? For example, especially effectively in the interior will look arch with a decoration around the perimeter of the decorative brick.
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The same method is suitable for decoration with decorative brick door or window openings.
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In this respect, decorative bricks are often used for finishing balconies, highlighting a window.
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If your house has a fireplace, then for facing its contours, too, as best as possible, suitable decorative bricks, especially refractory ceramic.
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Decorative brick with no less success can be used for finishing more prosaic places, for example, the hallway. Here, decorative bricks are most often used for finishing door contours or laying the lower part of the walls to protect them from contamination.
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Many designers are happy to use decorative bricks for finishing kitchens, especially when decorating their interior in English style or the style of "Provence". For this purpose, white gypsum decorative brick for interior decoration is ideal. In this case, such a brick can be made to finish the walls (or one wall) completely from floor to ceiling. /On a note. Since the kitchen is a room with a high level of humidity, in order to increase the life of the coating from decorative gypsum brick, it is recommended to treat it with a special compound protecting the masonry from excessive moisture.
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