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Have you ever heard of projected texture? Probably yes, because it's a very modern way to add a touch to room decoration! A projected texture, like other current techniques, serves to compose the decoration of sophisticated environments that are being projected or built, as well as to give a new face to those that are being renovated. If you're looking for more information about projected texture, this article is for you!

Here, you will find all the information you need about projected texture, a very current type of texture that has been increasingly used in the market. Therefore, we brought the most important topics on the topic, such as its advantages, application, types, performance and price. I am sure that, after reading this article, you will be able to understand all the characteristics of this coating so present in buildings! But before anything else, let's understand what the projected texture consists of, right? Stay with me!

What is projected texture?

Well, before we begin to understand the specificities of the projected texture, I will explain to you what exactly this much talked about coating in the construction market consists of.

We can define the projected texture as a type of finish for walls, which basically has the function of decorating and protecting it. When we talk about protection, I mean that they can be a way to protect walls against infiltrations, molds and fungi, but the texture alone is not completely sufficient to guarantee complete protection against moisture. It is very common to hear that the projected texture guarantees a protected substrate, but it doesn't even compare when we use a good waterproofing product on it. Rest assured, as I will explain more about this in the next few topics.

Now that you know that the projected texture is a finish that is widely used for decoration purposes, mainly, let's understand more about the specificities of this coating.

What are the most used types of textures?

There are several types of projected textures, however, three of them are the most used, which are:

Travertine;
Chapisco;
Flocked;

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Textura projetada - travertino, chapisco, flocado — Types of projected textures

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As we can see from the photos, the projected texture gives a different effect to the constructions, since they are generally applied to the outside, improving the entire aesthetic of the work.

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What are its advantages?

The use of projected textures, in addition to providing modernity to the decoration of the environments, also offers other advantages. Let's get to know some of them:

Modern finish in the composition of room decoration;
It allows the creation of different designs;
High strength;
Extremely fast drying;
High coverage;
Excellent performance;
High durability;
Easy to clean, as it is washable;
Increased protection of the structure against moisture.

Among the disadvantages that the projected texture offers, we can mention the impossibility of retouching and also that its application requires professionals who know the technique.

Therefore, we see that the use of projected textures offers great advantages, but you must also consider the disadvantages and study well the area where it will be applied to be able to make a good selection of the professionals that will be hired, right?

How is the application made?

When we talk about candidature of a projected texture, you need to bear in mind that to apply it, specific materials and experience are required, so taking the risk of doing it yourself is not always a good option. Therefore, if you decide to use the projected texture, select professionals with experience and who know the technique!

Although we want to make clear the importance of a specialized workforce to carry out the task of applying the projected texture, I will explain the application steps, right?

First of all, it is necessary to coat the wall with an acrylic sealant with the same color as placed and wait for drying, about 3 to 4 hours. Then, you will apply the mass with a specific gun and finish with a PVC cutter or a rigid PVC roller. Finally, you must wait for the wall to cure, which is around 72 hours.

It seems simple, doesn't it? But before applying, consider hiring a team that has experience, okay? This way, you avoid headaches and guarantee a job with better results!

What is the income?

As we already mentioned in the topic about the advantages of using a projected texture, yield of its use is high, which guarantees significant savings in total construction costs.

The required average of material is 2.5 to 4 kilograms per square meter, depending on the specifications of each product manufacturer. Therefore, despite this average, it is extremely important to consult the manufacturers' guidelines as well as to consider the model to be chosen by the customer, the surface to be applied and the desired level of protection and finish. So, that average may vary, okay?

However, even so, despite the variations, the use of the projected texture has a much higher yield than other types of coatings. So, do a study to define what type of coating is best for your purpose, right?

What is the price of a projected texture?

The average price of the projected texture can vary greatly from region to region and also from professional to professional. It is possible to find professionals who charge less to perform the service, however, they do not always have experience with the technique, and may compromise the final result of the finish. For this reason, it is valid to hire a team that has experience in carrying out this type of work, even if it charges a higher amount.

In addition, as we mentioned before, the materials and equipment to develop the application of a projected texture can be very expensive and, generally, it is not worth investing to carry out the service yourself, not to mention experience with the technique.

How to paint projected texture?

It is common, over the years, for the pigment in the texture to begin to fade and then the question that we intend to answer in this topic arises: how to paint the projected texture?

First of all, you need to understand that painting the projected texture is not recommended, as it impairs the main characteristic of the texture, which is the property of being breathable, that is, it allows gas exchange. If you paint over the projected texture, a barrier is created that prevents changes from being made, that is, it negates the great benefit of the coating.

What guarantees durability for the projected texture and reduces damage to the material is good waterproofing immediately after the texture has cured. That's what we're going to talk about in the next topic.

What waterproofing agent to use to protect the projected texture?

We said here that the projected texture protects the structure against moisture, however this is not entirely true, since choosing this coating does not dispense with waterproofing. Of course, it does help to protect the surface, but it's not enough. Waterproofing, in addition to protecting the structure against the effects of moisture and preventing the appearance of pathological manifestations on the work, contributes to increasing the durability of the coating and reducing damage to the material.

And today, I'm going to introduce you to the best product that should be used in textures projected to guarantee excellent hydrophobicity: BlokSeal CC, um water-repellent silicone which prevents the passage of water, protects and preserves the internal structure without altering the color and brightness of the material, facilitates cleaning by preventing the accumulation of dirt and prevents the onset of pathological manifestations. That is, it's everything you need for your projected texture. And, remember: to guarantee more quality for the coating and structure, the application of the water repellent must be done immediately after the texture has cured!

Watch the video we made to understand how BlokSeal CC act on projected textures! The result is incredible.

Conclusion

Today, we explain about the projected textures! You may have noticed that its use has several advantages, but we highlight some points that should not go unnoticed, such as the choice of trained professionals and the importance of waterproofing! Therefore, before starting any procedure, study the entire process well, combined? And, of course, use BlokSeal CC to ensure better results. Discover our products and don't forget that Blok is ready for any challenge!