Painting of wooden surfaces is one of the sought-after types of finishes during repair and construction. Many people prefer to do this work on their own. To do this, you need to choose the right paint and understand the technology of its application. It is not difficult to do this if you familiarize yourself with the offers on the market.
All paints must contain the following components:
- pigment - a substance that gives color;
- a base that binds all ingredients and forms a surface film;
- fillers that give paint strength and gloss;
- additives that allow quick drying and hardening (desiccants), protect wood from mold (fungicides), fire-resistant antifoam.
Enamels for indoor work are unstable to the effects of natural phenomena, so they are not used when painting facades. For indoor use, the following varieties of paints are most often used:
- acrylic;
- alkyd;
- water dispersion;
- polyurethane.
Acrylic
Acrylic based wood paints very profitable, from a commercial point of view, compositions. Among their positive qualities it is worth noting:
- Cheapness. The cheapest of all types of polymers with equivalent working qualities.
- Practicality. They tolerate the action of sunlight, as well as temperature differences. Shelf life - 3 years.
- The speed of drying.
- Mechanical resistance. Acrylic paint creates a dense, flexible coating that is resistant to various influences.
- Water resistance. A tree under acrylic does not rot and does not collapse.
- Resistance to temperature changes.
- The ability to tint in any desired color.
Painted surfaces do not fade in the sun. The chemical composition of acrylic polymers is constantly being improved. Manufacturers are working to reduce the cost of such paints, but at the same time their quality remains at a high level.
Qualitative characteristics of acrylic water-dispersion paints are determined by the level of whiteness and hiding power. The highest whiteness is recorded by the purity of titanium dioxide, used as a pigment. The ability to hide a plane treated with such enamel with a small number of layers is called hiding power. This parameter sets the cost of the paint and directly depends on the pigment contained there, showing its density and density. The contents of the jar should not be too liquid (a can of 10 liters weighs 15 kg).
to contents ↑Important! When buying goods, look for the enamel to be designed specifically for working with wood.
Alkyd
Unlike acrylic, alkyd enamels consist of varnishes of the same name, which are a solution of thick resin with the addition of rosin, glycerin and vegetable oils. The composition of the paint may include additional components that can improve any properties, then everything is mixed with a solvent.
Alkyd enamel dries 2-3 days, does not lose color, is durable.Suitable compositions for street work. In addition, they have a number of advantages:
- water resistance;
- durability;
- low price;
- protection of wooden surfaces from decay;
- resistance to mechanical stress.
Due to its properties, alkyd enamels are ideal for painting the floor.
Advice! The variety of such colors in the stores is huge, so do not rush to buy the first one, study everything thoroughly on the spot.
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Water acts as a diluent for such paints; therefore, they are considered environmentally friendly and non-combustible. Binder polymers here may be oil or resin. The term "dispersion" refers to the mechanical suspension of solid elements in a liquid. Water-dispersion paints are produced in the form of a liquid paste. Immediately before starting work, they are diluted with water to the desired consistency.
When the enamel is already applied to the surface, the water begins to evaporate, the coating hardens and acquires waterproof and fire retardant qualities.
This material is popular among consumers because it has a number of advantages over other paints:
- environmental safety (dries out within a couple of hours, evaporating only water);
- lack of smell;
- fire resistance;
- ease of operation;
- vapor permeability;
- high adhesion;
- service life up to 15 years;
- resistance to mechanical damage;
- relative cheapness.
The most important property of this enamel is water resistance, which significantly expands the range of its application.
to contents ↑Important! Waterborne paints must be stored at room temperature.
Polyurethane
The main properties of such paints are due to the nature of the binder component on the basis of which they are produced. Polyurethane compounds have excellent viscosity, good adhesion to any surface and high protective properties (prevent the appearance of cracks on wood).
Polyurethane paints are available in a wide color range. Among their positive qualities it is worth noting:
- resistance to sudden changes in temperature and pressure;
- scratch resistance;
- high moisture resistance;
- non-toxicity;
- fire safety;
- chemical resistance.
Advice! Having bought 100% polyurethane paint, dissolve it before work with a numbered solvent.
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Before painting wooden surfaces in various rooms, you must first think about a healthy microclimate. Follow these tips to choose the right paint:
- To preserve the texture or give the necessary color to interior wooden doors, floors, panels and baseboards, use environmentally friendly water-based paints.
- If the house is completely built of timber, and there is no desire to sheathe walls with other material, paint the walls with acrylic paint. It will visually hide irregularities, and high vapor permeability will provide dryness and comfort in residential premises. The same composition can paint imitation timber.
- Paint children's rooms with easily washed away acrylic structures. They should not contain harmful impurities, so as not to harm the health of the child. The Eco Label ensures that this product is environmentally friendly.
- Decorate the bathroom and kitchen with latex or acrylic enamels, the structure of which contains antifungal agents. For the kitchen, use special paints, from which grease stains are very easily washed off.
- For painting walls in the hallway and hallway choose special, resistant to abrasion and mechanical damage acrylic-latex paints.
- Household facilities in private homes also require maintenance. Use inexpensive vinyl and acrylic enamels here. In special places for washing and drying clothes, apply the same colors as in the bathroom / kitchen.
to contents ↑Important! Before starting work on painting, the tree needs to be treated with an antiseptic. This will help to avoid damage by insects, in large quantities planting in untreated wood.
Manufacturers Overview
Wood paint for interior work is produced by many domestic and foreign manufacturers. All of it has a fairly high quality, however, you need to choose from the best, well-established in the construction market:
- Finnish company "Tikkurila". This is one of the best concerns recognized around the world. The long work of specialists was crowned with excellent results. The compositions of this company are endowed with excellent qualities, high color fastness and wear resistance.
- Zobel is a quality German manufacturer of paints for interior woodwork. The products of this company are characterized by good protective properties from ultraviolet radiation and sudden temperature jumps, an extensive color gamut.
- Enamel, used as a finishing decorative coating - "Wood". Its complex composition includes alkyds, providing easy application, as well as maximum protection from negative factors. When painting, it lays on the surface, forming the effect of liquid plastic and, at the same time, allowing the tree to breathe.
- Such firms as Parker Paint, Ace, Sashco, Seiena Group, Kerakoll, BENNET have earned trust in consumer woodwork.
Each of the above paints is suitable for any surface: walls, ceiling, floor. However, do not overdo it with bright colors. Their excessive use (especially with complete incompatibility of shades) will badly affect the perception of the room. Nevertheless, one can fantasize by diluting bright tones with light as you wish, and in the end achieve the desired result.
Advice! For dark rooms, such as a corridor, lighter shades are suitable.
Paints are still very relevant in the decoration. Many of them are made of environmentally friendly components, are odorless, dry quickly, have a huge color gamut and are very convenient to use.
