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Painting with water-based paint - how not to spoil the walls and achieve an even coating?
Having decided to make repairs in a house or apartment, keep in mind that painting with water-based paint is not difficult, but requires care. Painting the walls with a roller without streaks, and even the ceiling, may not work the first time, but you should not be afraid, use the tips and recommendations so that you do not have to repaint, and even more so call the master ...
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Modern decoration of rooms and premises cannot be imagined without water-based paint, which can be in different shades, differ in the structure of application, etc. Before you start painting, you need to properly prepare the work surface, otherwise stains, irregularities, protruding spots and blotches of various kinds will be provided. You can avoid mistakes by observing the following rules:
preparation of walls for painting, removal of old wallpaper - in the photo
alignment of walls for painting (puttying) - in the photo
The final stage in preparing the walls for painting is priming, which is carried out on a clean and dry surface. In most cases, a universal polymer primer is used (for example, SNIEZKA ACRYL-PUTZ), which is specially made for processing brick, lime, cement, plasterboard, gypsum, concrete surfaces.
The material is unique in that it increases the adhesion of the applied products (in our case, water-based emulsion) with the working surface (wall, ceiling, etc.). Thanks to the use of a primer, the water-based paint lies flat, leaving no streaks even when working with a roller.
The first question that many people who want to do their own repairs face with their own hands is whether it is necessary to dilute the emulsion with water? It all depends on many factors, but the paint in the store is sold ready-to-use. Consider in which cases it is necessary to dilute the water-based paint:
preparation of water-based paint for use - in the photo
To properly dilute the water emulsion, you need to take water no more than 10% of the paint volume. Take a large construction bucket, pour the paint. Then start pouring in water gradually, stirring constantly. To obtain a homogeneous consistency, a construction mixer or a drill with a special attachment is used. When the uniformity of the composition is achieved, you can start painting the walls and ceiling.
If you want to change the color, use a color scheme. It is very important here not to be mistaken with the amount of dye, since the resulting color can be much different from the desired one. Remember, water-based paint, thinned with color by hand, after drying will have a less saturated shade than in liquid form. Therefore, all novice repairmen who decide to paint the walls and ceiling with their own hands are advised to check with the seller how much and how to dilute the color scheme to obtain the desired result.
You do not know how to paint the ceiling and walls with water-based paint, first carefully read the instructions, then start painting:
➤ painting with water-based emulsion starts from corners and joints. The first step is to paint the most distant corner from the doorway. Take a wide paintbrush, dip it halfway into the paint, squeeze out the excess a little and then paint a strip 30-50 cm wide around the entire perimeter of the ceiling.This approach will ensure uniform painting with a roller in the future, without visible streaks and streaks;
Advice: Spread the first layer of water-based emulsion on the ceiling parallel to the sun's rays falling through the window, the second - across.
painting the walls with water-based paint with a roller - pictured
➤ all work on painting with water-based emulsion is carried out using a roller in three stages, regardless of the type of paint chosen. The very first painting should be done parallel to the sun's rays passing through the window opening. The second layer is applied perpendicular to the first. The final whitewashing is done towards the window;
➤ the walls should be painted starting from the window, moving from top to bottom from the ceiling. Apply the stripes vertically, while each next pass should slightly overlap the previous one;
➤ after painting the room with the first layer, you must wait until the paint dries, then proceed to the secondary whitewashing. Depending on the degree of coloring and the properties of the coloring matter, the drying time of the water-based paint is 8-12 hours.
Dyeing technology:
➤ Pour the prepared paint into a wide pan, dip the roller and several times (3-4) walk along the rough wall to evenly distribute the roller over the fur coat;
➤ Make the first pass as indicated in the instructions, while doing the movements with the roller from left to right, then change the direction in reverse side;
➤ You can remove excess paint on the wall using the same roller, on which there is almost no coloring matter. It is necessary to walk on the surface so that excess paint is absorbed;
➤ Use a new roller at the last finishing whitewash to get an even perfect tone of the emulsion on the walls and ceiling;
➤ After painting with water emulsion, the room should be closed until the surfaces are completely dry, avoiding drafts.
One of the ways to decorate rooms is to paint with water-based compositions. Why is this option good? Walls painted with water emulsion are combined with all types of interiors. And with the hi-tech and minimalism popular today, there are almost no options - the walls should only be smooth, without a pattern. This can be achieved by painting or pasting with plain wallpaper. The second plus is that you can choose any color, and by choosing the appropriate type of paint, you can get a matte or semi-matte surface. The third positive point is that painting the walls with water-based paint is a simple process. You can do everything yourself.
Under the name water-based paints, there are compositions with different properties - some can only be used indoors, and even then they quickly wear off and fade, with others they paint the outer walls and they do not lose their appearance for years. For this reason, it is necessary to choose a composition for specific tasks and goals.
The basis of water-based paints is water, which contains polymer or mineral particles. When dry, after painting, the water evaporates, and polymers and minerals form a film on the surface. The properties of this film are determined by the type of polymer, therefore, when choosing, it is the composition of the water-based paint that is of key importance. And they are:
Having decided on the composition, you need to choose a manufacturer. There is no news here - it is better to pay a little more, but you get high-quality paint than to repaint everything again after a few months. When choosing, pay attention not only to the price and volume, but also to such an indicator as consumption. It is indicated in grams per square meter and sometimes differs significantly. Moreover, often expensive paints have a much lower consumption.
| Name | Application | Special properties | Consumption | Price for 1 liter | Painting price per square meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tikkurila Euro-7 A | Concrete, wood, brick, fiberglass (wallpaper), plaster | Water-repellent latex paint based on acrylic | 8-10 m2 / kg | 292 rub / l | 29.2 - 36.6 rubles / m² |
| Optimum (Leningrad paints) | Concrete, drywall, wood, brick, plaster | Waterproof and vapor permeable | 6 - 8 m2 / kg | 42 rub / l | 5.25-7 rubles / m² |
| Dulux Diamond Matt BW | Concrete, brick, fiberglass (wallpaper), plaster | Increased wear resistance, stains are easily washed off | 12-17 m² / kg | 801 rub / l | 41-66 rubles / m² |
| Dufa Superweiss RD 4 | Concrete, fiberglass (wallpaper) | White acrylic moisture resistant paint | 6.5 m² / kg | 252 rub / l | 38.7 rubles / m² |
Painting the walls with water-based paint requires flat surface... It can be special wallpaper for painting or plastered and primed wall. At the same time, it is impossible to paint over oil paint or whitewash with water-based emulsion. Previously applied coatings must be completely removed - before plastering, then the defects must be repaired, primed, and only after that can be painted.
The method of removing the old layer of whitewash and water-based paint is somewhat similar. First, "dry", with a spatula, clean off everything that happens. To quickly remove the old emulsion from the walls, the surface is moistened hot water... Just take a roller, dip it in hot water and roll it several times. Leave for 3-5 minutes, then repeat the procedure. Usually after the second serving hot water the coating is swollen and easy to clean with a spatula. Some particularly difficult areas need to be wetted again.
With the removal of whitewash from the walls, the situation is similar, but cold water is used and it may be required more - lime has a high hygroscopicity. But when wet, it peels off well. Another feature is that after everything has been removed, the surface must be well impregnated with a solution of soda. This neutralizes the lime remaining in the pores. After drying, it is already possible to prime and putty.
The most difficult process is removing the oil paint from the walls. To warm construction hairdryer walls are ineffective - they heat up very slowly. Is there some more chemical compositions- washes. But firstly, they are toxic, secondly, they are expensive, and thirdly, they remove one layer well, and all the layers below have to be smeared again. In general - not The best way for a given situation.
Most often, mechanical methods are used to remove old oil paint from walls. A metal wire brush is put on a drill or grinder. Turning it on at low speed, they clean off the paint. The method is not bad, but it produces a lot of dust, which is not good. As it turned out, it is much more effective to use a drill with a crown for drilling outlets. Oil paint flies off in pieces, there is almost no dust, the process is fast.
In the case of water-based emulsions, you cannot rely on the fact that the paint will hide the flaws of the walls. Quite the opposite - it will emphasize. Unless you use a silicone emulsion, but even with this paint we advise you to cover a small piece and see if the result suits you. If not, you will have to putty.
First of all, grooves and cracks are closed. First, the cracks widen with the angle of the trowel, removing anything that might fall off. Then they are covered with a primer (dip the brush into the composition and moisten well) and after it dries, putty is applied, aligning it with the plane of the wall.
If a significant piece of plaster has fallen off, it is better to restore it with a cement-sand mortar. The resulting hole is moistened with water, but it is also better to go through with a suitable primer (based on cement), fill it with a solution, and level it with the wall. The matter is complicated by the fact that further work can be carried out only after the solution has dried and turns light gray. But do not try to dry it forcibly - it will crumble and crumble.
When all defects are repaired, the remaining irregularities are smoothed out with a putty on the entire surface. The walls are pre-primed. It is easier to do this with a roller, pouring the composition into a tray.
The putty is sold in bags, it can be primary and finishing. The primary one is used if a layer of more than 5 mm is required to level the walls. If the wall is relatively flat, small irregularities can be smoothed out with a finishing compound (a layer of no more than 5 mm).
It is most convenient to seal the putty in a plastic container. This is usually a 10-15 liter bucket. First, pour water - according to the recommendation on the package, then pour out the composition and mix thoroughly. For mixing, use a construction mixer or a drill with a nozzle. Particular attention is paid to the bottom and walls - dry powder often remains here.
For further work you will need two spatulas - one wide, the second a regular small or medium size. They work like this:
The putty is left to dry for about a day (depending on the layer thickness, temperature and humidity). Then they take sandpaper or a special mesh, attach it to a grater (a construction tool - a platform with a handle). With this platform, the remaining strips are equalized, achieving a flat surface.
Usually, after the first leveling coat, there are still drawbacks. Close them up with a finishing type of putty. In it, the components are ground more finely, the composition of the batch is more plastic, it is applied in a thinner layer. The sequence of actions is the same.
To understand if you have aligned the walls well, you need to highlight them from the side. Such lighting will reveal all the irregularities. They are usually leveled with a trowel with a fine mesh stretched. If this is not done, the imperfections will be revealed by the laid layer of paint.
The primer is selected depending on the base of the paint. An acrylic primer is used for an acrylic base, a silicate primer for a silicate base, etc. As a rule, it is sold in cans of different capacities in the same stores where water emulsions are. Apply with a roller.
Why should the walls be primed for painting with water emulsion? Firstly, so that the paint holds better, does not crack and does not blow up with bubbles. Secondly, to reduce paint consumption. The primer slightly closes the pores, reducing the absorbency of the surface.
The base color of water-based paint is white, but many companies allow you to get any shade from the RAL palette, and this is a little more than 200 options. For this, a coloring pigment is added to the composition. You can order tinting in special machines, you can buy a color scheme separately and add it yourself.
When tinting a water emulsion with your own hands, you determine the color "by eye", while the machine has programs according to which it measures the required amount of dyes. In any case, at one time it is necessary to tint the entire volume of paint necessary for the walls and even with a small margin - to paint over spots or scratches. It will not be possible to repeat the same color for sure, and the cars give out slightly different shades.
When self-tinting, the paint is first diluted with purified water to the desired consistency (usually it is thick). Then they take a clean wooden stick or a clean nozzle for a drill, begin to stir the paint in a bucket (drill at the lowest speed). Having opened the color scheme, the color scheme is poured in a thin stream. Having obtained the desired shade, stir for another 2-3 minutes, then leave the water emulsion, wait until the foam settles.
You can apply water-based paint with rollers of several types:
For wallpaper with water-based paint with a mild relief, it is better to use fleecy rollers made of polyamide fiber or natural fur. The length of the pile in this case is 6-14 mm.
Before the start of staining, masking tape is glued to the skirting boards (if not removed), platbands, window sills, along the edge. If it is necessary to mark the boundaries of painting on the wall, they are also marked with masking tape - draw a line, stick adhesive tape along it. If the ceilings are already painted, it will not hurt to stick the tape on the ceiling as well. This way you are guaranteed not to get it dirty. Please note that the tape is removed immediately after the area is painted over. If the paint on the scotch tape hardens, then tearing it off without damaging the wall is unrealistic.
Ready-to-use paint (thinned and tinted in desired color) is poured into a paint tray. To paint the wall up to the ceiling, a long handle is attached to the roller. Usually this plastic pipe or a wooden thin well-processed grip (thinner for the rake and more comfortable to hold).
Painting starts from one of the corners. The corner itself is passed with a brush, painting over about 5 cm on the wall. With a brush, paint over the corner under the ceiling (if paint to the very top). Then they take a roller, dip it in the paint, squeeze it on the platform and, starting from the top, roll the paint down. Moving the roller up and down, paint over a continuous strip of paint, going 5-8 cm onto the already painted surface. This avoids the appearance of paint boundaries.
Water emulsions on the wall "grasp" in 10-15 minutes. Therefore, you need to act quickly, without smoke breaks and breaks. If the border of the strip dries up, it will then be visible. To avoid this, it is necessary to maintain a high rate of painting.
Paint over the second corner when one roller width remains to it. If you immediately paint the second adjoining wall, you can paint over it with a brush.
It is recommended to apply three layers of water-based emulsion on the plastered walls. After each, you need to wait until the paint dries. The exact waiting time between coats is indicated on the can and is usually 2-4 hours. If the water-based paint is applied to the wallpaper, one coat is sufficient.
Note! When buying and tinting - the plastered surface of the walls requires three times more paint than the wallpaper pasted over.
Painting walls with water-based paint remains one of the simplest and most affordable types of finishes. The variety of colors and excellent results allow it to maintain its popularity. The application technology is very simple, you can handle it with your own hands without the involvement of specialists. At the same time, the finished surface fits perfectly into any design, creating a modern interior.
The main components of the paint include latex, filler, thickener and antiseptic. It can be applied with a roller, brush or spray gun. To work with your own hands, the viscosity of the composition should be no more than 45 s, and when using a spray gun - 25 s. Material consumption is on average up to 200 ml per m2. Choosing it in the store, you also need to pay attention to the expiration date, storage conditions. If the paint is frozen over, then the structure is broken, it cannot be used.
Despite the traditionally used by all the name "water-based paint", there are several types of this material. The main component, according to which the paint is divided into separate types, is a polymer - acrylic, silicone, silicate, mineral. It affects the convenience of working with the composition, its performance.
Acrylic paint is made from acrylic resin. The latex included in it improves the hiding power of the composition, smoothes the slightest cracks. Acrylic paint is recommended to paint surfaces exposed to water. It fits perfectly on plaster, wood, brick, glass, and is suitable for painting walls and ceilings. A double coat of acrylic paint can repair large damage.
Using silicone resins, a silicone composition is obtained. Its purchase will not be cheap, but the result will make up for the costs a hundredfold. Even one layer of it is able to eliminate cracks up to 2 mm wide. The coating is vapor permeable and does not become infected with fungus. It can be washed without fear of ruining.
Silicate paint is obtained from a mixture of water, pigments and liquid glass.
It creates a vapor and air permeable layer, evenly applied to the base. It is distinguished by increased resistance to weathering and durability. But it is better not to use it in damp rooms.
Mineral paint is recommended for working on concrete or cement surfaces. It contains cement or hydrated lime, which greatly improves its water resistance. The material is suitable for painting ceilings and walls. The disadvantages of the composition include its fragility.
An interesting fact: speaking of a water-based emulsion, they always emphasize its ability to transform a room, to fit into any design. The base color of the composition is white. By adding pigment of one or more shades, the composition is given the desired shade. You can do it yourself or use a computer selection.
For tinting, you must use a color designed for water emulsion. It is produced from acrylic dispersion in three formats: powder, emulsion, paste. Liquid color is considered the most convenient to use. It mixes well with the base composition, creates a homogeneous mass. The finished paint fits well on any surface - plaster, brick, wood. The advantages of ready-made colors:
The variety of possible shades is amazing. But it should be borne in mind that it is almost impossible to repeat the desired color combination on your own. Therefore, when doing repairs with your own hands, it is better to immediately dilute the required amount of paint. Wet and dry, the shade is slightly different. The coating will look different when different lighting, application on a different basis. Therefore, before painting the entire wall, it is best to try on an inconspicuous area. Of course, a slight deviation in shade will not spoil the design of the room, but in large areas it can be noticeable.
When painting with your own hands, you need to properly dilute the color. This should be done shortly before use. The maximum volume of the color scheme should not exceed 30 ml per 1 liter, that is, no more than 3%. A large amount of pigment can affect the quality of the paint. In order not to be mistaken with a shade, you can use this method:
Then you need to count the amount of paint and drops for the required volume. After that, you can proceed to breeding. You will need a clean container, into which no more than 20% of the paint is poured. The calculated volume of the color is added to it and mixed thoroughly. The finished mixture is gradually poured into the main container with paint.
Before painting, the base must be freed from layers of old finishes - paint, wallpaper, whitewash. The easiest way is to remove the whitewash, it is simply washed off with water. The wallpaper can be slightly wetted beforehand, and then gently pry off with a spatula and remove. Harder to remove old paint... It is not soaked with water; it will have to be scraped off or a special wash should be used. The surface should then be inspected for damage, mold or rust. If necessary, stains should be treated with copper sulfate.
The next step is alignment. Even small irregularities or cracks under a layer of paint will take on an ugly look, ruining the most expensive design. Therefore, you need to get rid of them. A putty will do just fine with this. Depending on the condition of the surface, only finishing or starting and finishing putties are used.
First, the surface is primed and left to dry. The starting putty contains a coarse-grained filler, so it effectively removes fairly large cracks and pits. The dried layer of putty is treated with coarse-grained sandpaper. As a result, traces of a spatula and irregularities are eliminated. The surface is covered with primer again.
Finishing putty is very fine in structure. It is applied in a thin layer, allowed to dry and rubbed with fine sandpaper. To check the quality of the work, use the light from the lamp. It is directed at an angle to the wall, revealing the slightest deviations. The result of the performed manipulations is an ideal surface on which the paint will lay in an even layer.
To protect parts of the walls or ceiling that will not be painted, a strip of masking tape is glued to them. The same strip can be glued along the floor. At the end of the work, it can be easily removed, and the surface under it remains clean. If you need to close large area, then you can use a strip of polyethylene, securing it with tape.
For work you will need:
In order for the result to please with its beauty and accuracy, several nuances must be taken into account. Coloring should be started from the corner located on the opposite side from the entrance to the room. First, they take a wide brush, moisten it in paint, squeeze it slightly. A 3-5 cm strip is made around the perimeter of the room. This will help to make the joints and corners neat.
For further work, a roller is used. Coloring is performed in three stages:
Each stage is performed after the previous one has dried. On average, this takes up to 12 hours. In order for the paint to be evenly distributed over the roller, it is carried out several times along the corrugated part of the bath. Roller movements on the surface can be rectilinear or zigzag. The next strip is applied with a slight overlap on the previous one. Having finished painting, it is necessary to protect the room from drafts, direct rays of the sun. Drying should not be artificially accelerated.
The most expensive types of finishes include Venetian plaster... It is distinguished by a complex execution technology, but the result is incomparable with anything. This design looks sophisticated, unusual and expensive. Using ordinary water-based paint, acrylic varnish, roller, sponge, brush and sandpaper, you can imitate the "Venetian" at an affordable price.
First, a pre-leveled base - fiberboard, drywall, plastered brick or any other smooth surface is covered with a layer of water-based emulsion, strip by strip. When the water emulsion dries up, proceed to creating a "marble" pattern. It is preliminarily recommended to work out the strokes on a piece of cardboard.
To give the acrylic mixture the desired shade, a color scheme is added to it. Its colors must match colors marble. For application, use a sponge, making light punching movements. On a fresh acrylic base, you can make "cracks" with a solid rod. After the varnish has dried, they are passed over the drawing with a soft brush, slightly shading the borders. Then they change the color of the varnish and reapply it to the base.
The finished coating must be given time to dry, then it is sanded with light movements. The resulting dust is not brushed off, but covered with colorless varnish. Such actions are performed twice. This creates the inherent depth and shine of marble.
If you have to paint the walls with water-based paint, design, photos, ideas and videos from our article will help you understand the intricacies of this process and do everything yourself. On the one hand, everything is easier than it seems, but only if you are well prepared.
The composition of water-based paints is different. Some are intended only for indoor use, and even then they are unstable, and the walls painted with them quickly lose their attractive appearance. Others are intended for outdoor use and the walls after painting are able to maintain the desired quality for years. In this regard, the choice of paints is determined by what is expected of it.
Water is used as the basis for any water emulsion. The substance is composed of polymer or mineral particles. When dyed, water evaporates, and these particles are able to form a film. Such coloring compositions can be as follows:
Choosing the right line-up is only half the battle. We still need to decide on the manufacturer. There are several options. It is better to give preference to well-known brands. It is better to pay more than to repaint later.
When deciding on the choice, you should pay attention to the indicators related to the volume and consumption of paint. The flow rate is measured in g / m2. It can differ significantly for different paints. For example, expensive paints have little consumption. Comparing the volume of the room with the volume and consumption of paint, it is easy to calculate how much of this is required.
Before starting work, the walls must be prepared without fail. It is desirable to achieve a perfectly flat wall surface. The surface must be putty or pasted over with wallpaper intended for painting. If the wall was previously painted oil paint or has whitewash, it is impossible to cover them with a water-based emulsion. The surface is pre-cleaned.
To remove the old emulsion, the wall should be wetted with hot water. This can be done with a roller. After 5 minutes, similar actions must be repeated. After the second pass, the coating usually begins to swell, after which it can be easily removed with a spatula. Some difficult areas are wetted again.
When working with water emulsions, you immediately need to get rid of the idea that such paint will hide defects, on the contrary, it will only emphasize them. The only exception is silicone emulsion. She can still hide small imperfections on the surface of the walls. But it is better to prepare the wall as it should be.
First, grooves and cracks are putty. After that, they are primed. Before the putty, the crack is artificially expanded and everything that can fall off in the future is removed. Then everything must be thoroughly cleaned and all irregularities must be smoothed out.
The choice of primer depends on which paint will be used in the future. If applicable acrylic paint, which means that you need to take an acrylic primer. The application of the primer is carried out with a roller.
Priming will provide a way for the paint to hold better. In addition, the consumption of the paint itself is reduced. The primer closes the pores, thereby reducing the absorbent surface area.
In the basic version, the color of the water emulsion is white. It can be easily changed by adding a certain color scheme. Currently, more than 200 shades can be obtained in this way.
Coloring can be done directly in the store, where it will be done in a special machine, or you can buy the necessary pigment and do it yourself. The difference is that self-cooking is approximate and the color is determined "by eye", and in the machine this is done using a special program.
The process of mixing paint with pigment is carried out in one go. In the future, it will be problematic to prepare the same shade, even for a car. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the composition with a certain margin.
If the color is selected independently, then at first the paint is slightly diluted with water. Usually it initially has a thick consistency. Then color is gradually added to it in a thin stream. This can be done manually using a wooden spatula, but it is better to do this using a drill with a special attachment.
The tool should run at the lowest speed. Everything is thoroughly mixed until the desired shade is obtained. It is impossible to start painting immediately. You have to wait a little - the foam should settle.
Rollers vary in material for their manufacture.
The skirting board must be removed before painting. If this is not the case, then masking tape should be glued to them. This fully applies to window sills and platbands. You will also need masking tape to mark the boundaries of the painting on the wall. If the ceiling is already painted, then it will be useful to stick adhesive tape on it. Otherwise, it can simply get dirty.
There is one nuance here. The tape must be removed immediately after painting. Otherwise, the paint on it can dry out. If this happens, it will be very problematic to tear it off.
The paint is poured into the paint tray. The roller is supplied with a handle of sufficient length. This is necessary so that there is a possibility of painting to the very ceiling. What to attach to the roller, everyone decides for himself. A wooden stick or plastic tube can serve it.
To start the painting process, choose one of the corners. You have to go through the corner itself not with a roller, but with a brush. One of the corners under the ceiling base is selected. Then the roller is dipped into the coloring composition, wrung out on the pallet platform and smoothly runs up and down the wall. The ceiling will be the upper limit of the painting. At the same time, several are already stepping into the painted places. In this way, the possibility of the formation of boundaries between the painted areas is eliminated.
The time for which the water-based paint is able to "grab" is 10 - 15 minutes. Therefore, all work is carried out very quickly.
The second corner begins to paint over when there is a distance of about a roller width to it. If the painting of the adjoining wall will be carried out immediately, then this corner can also be painted over.
If the walls were previously plastered, then the paint is applied in three layers. Each subsequent layer is started only when the previous layer is completely dry.
The drying time of the paint is usually indicated on the can and is usually 2 to 4 hours. But if the application of a water-based emulsion is supposed to be painted on wallpaper, then one layer is quite enough.
Now you know how to paint walls with water-based paint. Design, photos, ideas and videos should help you decide on all the questions in order to do everything yourself, but if you have any doubts, feel free to ask in the comments.
Renovation of the premises takes a lot of time, because you need to pay attention to every detail. Such work consists of different stages, each of which plays a role. One of them can be called wall decoration, and for this you need to find high-quality material with which you can achieve the desired effect, make the room presentable and beautiful.
There is a wide range of products on the market for indoor surface decoration, each of which has its own characteristics, characteristics and advantages.
To begin with, it is important to choose the material that will be used to decorate the walls in the room. The application process depends on this, as well as the effect that will be obtained as a result. Such work is responsible and serious, therefore it is necessary to approach it with the right side... In residential premises, water-based paint is mainly used, which is intended for walls. Material with polyvinyl acetate compositions, which has a lot of advantages, is in wide demand. It fits perfectly on the plaster in the apartment, as well as on natural wood and plaster.
The advantages include lack of a sharp and unpleasant odor, there are no solvents in the composition. The material adheres perfectly to the treated surface, can be diluted with water, as a result an elastic coating forms on the walls.
It is important to remember that the paint is used only in dry rooms, so this point must be taken into account.
For the walls, this is one of best options as finishing. The material has an improved ability to create presentable appearance for a long time. It is formulated with latex, thickener, filler and antiseptic to create a unique blend for wall covering in homes and other areas. Several types of products will open before you, among which there are silicone, mineral, silicate and acrylic coatings. Each of the listed options has its own performance characteristics and creates a special effect when decorating.
It is necessary to stock up on everything you need before starting work, so as not to be distracted by extraneous things. If you decide to start painting on your own, prepare everything in advance, then you can proceed to the task. To knead the material, you will need a construction mixer, but you can get by with a special nozzle.
It is easiest to apply paint to the walls with a roller, and for this you need to have a tray at hand where you will pour the composition.
Some places are difficult to get to, so a brush is needed. The surface must be treated before application, so a spatula and a brush cannot be dispensed with.
Before you start using water-based paint, it must be thoroughly mixed, having achieved a homogeneous mass. If the instructions say that water is required for dilution, you need to follow the recommendations. Before painting the wall, apply paint to a small piece of cardboard and wait for the surface to dry to see the result. This will help you avoid mistakes, as well as achieve the effect you wanted to get initially.
The walls will need to be cleaned of old finishes, if any. Decorative coating removed with spatulas, hard brushes and sponges, it all depends on what material was used earlier. If there is whitewash, it can be easily washed off with water and a rag. But after that you have to wait for the surface to dry completely, then you can proceed to the next stage. If everything is done correctly, the duration of the work will be reduced, and the result will be of high quality.
To remove bumps or other imperfections, you will need a primer that can patch up problem areas. If you do not deal with the flaws in advance, after painting they will be better visible. so spoil general form rooms, after which everything will have to be redone. To avoid repetitive work, it is recommended to do everything right the first time.
Water-based paintwork is produced in a thick consistency, which means that it must be prepared before use. For a perfectly even painting, the material must be thinned. For this, simple water is used, which is added to the container with the composition, then everything is thoroughly mixed. A previously prepared mixer will help to cope with this task, but if it is not available, you can get by with a long stick.
But if you want to achieve a special texture on the surface of the walls, then you may not need to dilute the paint. For textured patterns, a thick consistency is required.
It is not necessary to use the paint immediately after thinning, it retains its properties for a long time. Before painting, you need to re-mix the composition, then you can apply it to the surface. Once you have achieved the desired consistency, decide on the shade of the walls that will suit the overall interior. There is a white water-based paint on the market, to which a color of the corresponding color is added. Depending on its amount, any shade is created.
It is important to correctly calculate the paint consumption. This is one of the most important indicators, which is calculated in kilograms per square meter. This product characteristic is often indicated on the label itself, which is applied by the manufacturer. Since we are talking about water-based paint, the figure is an average. The actual material consumption depends on several factors. Much depends on whether you want to breed the material or not.
The important point is to create optimal temperature for painting, which should not exceed twenty-five degrees Celsius. The composition is applied in a thin layer, it is better to carry out the procedure several times. There is a break between this for several hours.
Consumption depends on the choice of materials for application, because it can be a regular roller, spray and brush. The use of the composition for 1 m2 depends on the type of product purchased. Follow the recommendations on the label, calculate the area to be trimmed.
Thanks to water-based paint, you can create any veneering effect, which differs not only in structure, but even in shape. At the same time, the cost of the material is affordable, therefore, the consumer often chooses just such a finishing option. You will need to mix the paint, fill the container with it for further work. The choice of application tools depends on the effect you want to achieve. You can use a wide brush that sinks into the paint. Make sure that the composition does not drain, dispose of excess.
It is recommended to start painting the walls from above, to make short vertical and horizontal strokes. Each square meter is processed, while it must be remembered that the new area should overlap the previous one, and this should be done while the edge is still wet enough. The paint is applied sequentially, it is recommended to treat one wall completely before taking a break, so that the change in tone is not noticeable. The composition dries quickly, and before applying the next layer, it is enough to wait about two and a half hours to continue working.
Coloration old wall starts with surface treatment. You will need to remove greasy stains, which will help to deal with a soap solution.
You can whitewash the walls before painting if you want an even tone.
The roller can be used if you want to quickly process the surface. In this case, you will need to make several layers, unlike a brush, since the tool applies paint thinly. The roller must be carried in different directions along the wall, it must be pressed evenly. It is important to be careful here, as the composition can be sprayed.
Skilled technicians use other tools as well. The paint can be applied with a spray gun, which has its own characteristics and advantages. Technology plays an important role, but thanks to such a tool, you can not only paint over drywall walls, but get rid of streaks. The use of a spray gun will significantly speed up the work process, reduce material consumption, and allow you to achieve high quality cladding. But finding a quality device is important, so seek professional advice.
The use of water-based paint can solve any lining problem. Thanks to this material it is possible to create the desired effect in the interior, to achieve a structure that looks original. If you are interested in ideas or already have your own ideas, it is important to know the intricacies of applying paint in order to get what you want.
If you just want to repaint the walls in a different color, add a color scheme of the appropriate shade in the amount you need, and carry out preparatory work, and then do the cladding.
Designer finishes includes a careful selection of not only colors, but also textures for wall decoration. When it comes to plasterboard products, this will not be a problem, since the material lends itself well to processing. To create patterns on the surface, you must use the templates and stencils previously prepared. You can combine different shades that look harmonious with each other. This option is often used to decorate children's rooms, as well as bedrooms, where you want to create a special atmosphere.
