Fashion trends in the decoration of the walls of the apartment are constantly changing. More recently, wallpaper was considered the most sought-after decoration material. With the latest developments, paint began to actively occupy a leading position. Therefore, modern paints and varnishes are chosen for the design of walls in the apartment.
The choice
Today you can use different colors. An ordinary wall can turn into a real canvas, on which it will be possible, with imagination, to create a unique picture. The walls are decorated with ornaments, art compositions, patterns, decorative elements. The convenience of painting walls is beyond doubt. At any time, you can update the walls by repainting the surface in a different shade.
Walls can be refreshed quickly and easily. No special efforts or large cash outlays are needed for this. You need to choose only high-quality paintwork. An inexperienced person is difficult to decide. It is not easy to choose the necessary paint from the many options presented on the shelves of the store.
To make a choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various compositions in advance and take into account the features of the repair room.
Wall Painting: Pros and Cons
First you need to figure out how attractive this type of decoration is, like painting walls, and whether there are any disadvantages to this type of decoration.
The advantages of this method include:
- Numerous variations of wall decoration. There is an opportunity to take on bold projects, combine different shades and textures, apply picturesque drawings. You can experiment with paints and varnishes. Basic colors turn into an unlimited number of different shades.
- If the surface of the walls is carefully prepared for painting, for example, leveled with putty, the colorful coating will fall better. Decorative coating will last longer if you use only high-quality paints and varnishes.
- High-quality coverage is not afraid of regular wet cleaning. Attractiveness of appearance does not suffer.
- Painting walls is the most convenient way of decoration if the room has a difficult configuration, for example, if there are figured ledges, columns and niches. It will have to invest a lot of work and time in order to wallpaper such a room, it is difficult to sheathe the room with decorative panels.
- Possible elimination of the smallest defects. Chips, scratches or indelible spots that have just appeared are simply tinted with paint of the same shade.
- At any time, if desired, you can completely change the style of design. Make it easy.
The disadvantages of painting walls include:
- High-quality staining requires thorough surface preparation. If it is not implemented, the colorful coating will not hide even the smallest defects. On the contrary, it would rather emphasize the existence of deficiencies.
- The painting process is not as simple as it seems. Lack of experience, non-compliance with technological recommendations, the use of cheap low-quality material will lead to uneven coverage in texture and color.
- The paint and varnish material does not tolerate mechanical influences, as well as aggressive abrasive loads. To the appearance of scratches, various chips, ugly scuffs will result from sloppy operation of a residential apartment.
- Dust accumulates on painted walls. The exception is glossy finish.
The main operational, physical, technological properties
Before purchasing, you should determine the color of the paints. Other important parameters also influence the choice. Decorative quality is undoubtedly the determining criterion. In the salons there is usually no variety of color schemes. This is explained by the ability to create the desired shade on their own.
Various paints and varnishes create a different degree of gloss on the surface. It all depends on the choice. There are glossy, semi-gloss and matte paints. There are high gloss paint systems.
This type of paint creates almost a mirror finish.
Glossy paint
Paints and varnishes capable of creating gloss on the walls, attractive ease of care. Such a coating is practically not afraid of moisture or abrasive loads. Therefore, stains are easily removed from painted walls and dust is wiped off. Gloss looks great only on perfectly flat planes, because with subtle defects, reflecting light will immediately indicate all the flaws.
Glossy coating is more used in additional design or, if necessary, highlight some specific decoration elements of the room.
Glossy paints decorate rooms with a high level of moisture, for example, a kitchen.
Matte paint
When decorating living rooms, they often use a matte colorful composition. This type of paintwork creates a smooth surface, hiding small defects. A matte wall covering visually expands the room, making the space more spacious.
The disadvantages include the difficulty of removing stains. If the stains cannot be washed, you will have to tint the affected areas.
Types of coatings
It is impossible to say unequivocally which wall paint is better, because there is no single rating. The choice depends on the budget and the type of room to be painted.
All materials can be divided into three groups: for external works, for internal and universal, which can be used in both cases. It is logical that two types of three are suitable for interior repair: specialized colors and universal ones. Why not use materials intended for the street?
The fact is that the coating for facade work can contain toxic antiseptics, hardeners - substances that cause irritation and even allergic reactions in a closed, unventilated space. Only the walls of the garage are suitable for painting in this way.
Paints and varnishes intended for internal work in a house or apartment are of two types: based on water and other solvents.
Water soluble
They are also called water dispersion, water emulsion - the difference in the components. They are popular because of their price and practicality: they dry quickly, tint well, do not smell, and perfectly fit on almost any surface.
At the same time, the cheapest, but not stable emulsion is based on PVA. It is easily contaminated, exposed to moisture. The walls are not covered with it, the maximum is the ceiling in a room with a non-aggressive environment, for example, in the living room or in the bedroom.
Acrylic
The composition of this paint contains aqueous dispersions of acrylic resins. After application, they form a thin protective film that is resistant to moisture and mechanical stress. Such a coating is suitable even for rooms with high humidity.
By the way, a water dispersion based on acrylic lays well on both wooden and concrete surfaces. The only “but”: if there are slight irregularities, it is preliminary recommended to putty, in case of more serious defects - first you need to properly plaster.
Most often, the acrylic coating in the store is sold in the form of a white base. To get the desired shade, you need to add color - a color pigment. This can be done even at home by yourself. So that the result does not disappoint you, there is no problem of incompatible components, take the color paste of the same company as the base.
Latex
These are aqueous emulsions based on latex copolymers, to which rubbers are added. Which paint is better for the walls in the apartment: acrylic or latex? Depends on the goals. The second are even more durable, water resistant, but also at a higher price.
Latex emulsion often make rooms with high humidity. In addition, it is recommended to be applied to the wallpaper for painting and used to create decor from plaster, for example, to simulate a brick wall. The thin layer that forms after application preserves the surface texture, while additionally protecting it from water and moisture.
Like acrylic, latex coatings are mixed with color to obtain the desired shade.
Silicone
This emulsion based on silicone resins is one of the novelties in the construction market. It is suitable not only for decorating walls inside, but also for decorating the facade of a building; it has good indicators of resistance to mechanical damage, ultraviolet, heat resistance and antiseptic properties. The only significant minus is its high price.
However, in pure form such emulsions are rare. Most manufacturers offer acrylic-silicone mixtures.
Important characteristics of paints and varnishes
- Hiding power - the ability to paint over the color of a surface. The higher this indicator, the fewer layers you need to create a uniform tone. The opacity of cheap colors is lower, it is worth considering when buying, you will need more cans.
- Vapor permeability - the ability to "breathe". This indicator is important for rooms with high humidity. Vapor-permeable varnish paints conduct moisture and protect against mold and mildew.
- Abrasion resistance, that is, mechanical damage, is an indicator of durability. It is determined in the laboratory, simulating the washing procedure.
How to choose paint for walls in the kitchen and in the bathroom
As you know, the most aggressive environment in the apartment is in the kitchen. There is high humidity and temperature, splashes of water and fat. Not every coating can stand it. The materials needed are appropriate: waterproof, vapor permeable, with good abrasion performance. Latex and silicone emulsions respond to such requests.
The same applies to bathrooms - here humidity is combined with steam and high temperature.
Paints for living rooms
The most important thing in choosing paints for this group of rooms is their safety. High demands are also placed on decorative coatings and resistance to sunlight. Such a characteristic as washing ability is not the most demanded, except that it may be necessary in a children's room. It is very good if the paints do not smell, or almost do not smell during application, and it is also desirable that they dry quickly.
Water emulsion
The most popular in this group are water-based paints. These are compounds based on polyvinyl acetate (more familiar to us as PVA). This paint is easy to apply, has good hiding power - usually two layers are enough to get a uniform color. After drying, they create a dense film on the surface that allows water vapor to pass through, they also say that such a wall “breathes”. It is very tinted - any color can have dozens of shades.
Water-based paint of the well-known Tikkurila brand and tinting card of only one color
One of its main advantages is its low price. And this, perhaps, is the decisive factor that makes emulsion products leaders in sales, even despite their rather serious shortcomings.
The first serious minus is that it is not very resistant to mechanical or abrasive influences (it is easy to scratch it). The second - it does not hide surface imperfections, requires careful preparation. For the wall to look, it must be absolutely smooth. The third drawback is the fear of water. A wall covered with a water-based emulsion can be wiped several times with a damp cloth, but not all shades. On some bands will be clearly visible. But the walls can be tinted - leave a little "in reserve" to eliminate stains and scuffs that after a while appear in the most "loaded" areas.
Water-dispersible silicone
These paints are almost perfect. They are easy to apply, and are able to tighten even quite decent cracks - up to 2 mm. The film remaining after drying does not fade, is not afraid of moisture, is severely damaged (you can wash as much as you like). Painting the walls in the apartment with silicone paint allows you to get a very smooth surface even without perfect preparation and careful leveling.
After drying, the film is so smooth that even microparticles do not linger on it, and dust does not accumulate. What is important - the paint is vapor permeable, which makes it possible to use it in wet rooms. High resistance to ultraviolet light allows its use for exterior decoration (its main application).
Water-based silicone paint - excellent quality coating
In fact, she has one drawback: a high price. This is the most expensive paint for today (except for textured). This explains the fact that they are not very popular. But if you want to have a persistent, beautiful wall covering in an apartment or house, choose silicone paint. In any case, it can be used in the corridor and kitchen.
Decorative textured paints
This is a relatively new direction. Painting the walls in the apartment with the help of textured paints allows you to get not a smooth, evenly painted surface, but having a certain or chaotic relief. The basis of textured paints is an acrylic water dispersion with a pigment and various additives - sand of different fractions, mineral fibers and other similar substances that form the relief.
These paints differ in density, respectively, can be applied with a spatula, brush or roller. Some types allow you to use a spray gun. The texture may vary depending on the type of application, and significantly. For example, in the photo below, you see the result of applying one paint with different tools - a brush, various rollers and a spatula. In the photo - decorative paint for walls and ceilings of the German company JOBI. It is called PUTZEFFEKTFARBE (PutzEffectFarbe).
One of the options for textured paint
This composition is painted in any color from the palette, so there are a lot of options. It can be applied on drywall, concrete, chipboard, fiberboard, plastered surfaces. For a better effect, a preliminary primer is desirable.
There are decorative paints with imitation of fabric, suede, with pearly stains, aged surface and many others. Application is sometimes multilayer - in three layers or more - using different tools. Typically, such compositions are accompanied by detailed instructions for applying and operating procedures, as well as recommendations for choosing a tool.
You will see several ways to apply decorative paint in the video.
You might be interested to read about choosing wallpaper for your bedroom.
Paints for bathrooms, kitchens and corridors
For kitchens and corridors, the decorative acrylic paints and water-based silicone described above are suitable. They have sufficient abrasion resistance and can often be washed. The use of paints with a pronounced relief in kitchens is not entirely justified - it will be difficult to maintain the cleanliness of the walls. But pearly stains can make a small room visually more spacious, especially if the base color is light.
But there are several paints that are resistant to moisture and temperature, which can be used in wet rooms - the kitchen and bathroom, but are undesirable in living rooms.
Alkyd Compounds
Alkyd paints in their consistency are very similar to oil, but have a significant difference both in the base (alkyd resins) and in operational characteristics. The surface painted by them well tolerates high humidity, elevated temperatures, and ultraviolet radiation.It has an average vapor permeability, which is why it can be used in wet rooms. It is well applied to wood and metal surfaces. What else is attractive in these paints is that painting the walls does not require significant investments - they are inexpensive. However, a normal surface requires a well-prepared surface. According to the type of surface created, alkyd paint can be glossy, matte, semi-matte.
Examples of alkyd paints
There is one serious drawback - they are diluted with organic solvents - white spirit, gasoline, turpentine. Therefore, when painting and drying in the room there is a persistent characteristic odor. Also minus - they lose color brightness over time, a yellowish coating appears. The option is inexpensive, but not the best for durability. They are very good for painting radiators and heating pipes - they can be heat-resistant - but for walls it is worth using a different composition.
Silicate based paints (water glass)
If we talk about the specific properties of the silicate coating, then for the bathroom it is a good choice: the chemical composition is such that the fungus or mold never appears on the painted walls. If there is such a problem - this is one of the solutions. The coating is very strong and durable, and vapor permeability is the highest among all paint and varnish compositions existing today. Therefore, in the kitchen and in the bathroom, you can use these paints.
Silicate paint - prevents the development of fungi and mold
But there are significant disadvantages. Firstly, until dry, the composition is very harmful to health. You need to work with him in protective clothing and respiratory protection (a good respirator). After drying, the film is absolutely harmless, but it cannot be indoors before crystallization. Secondly, silicates are not compatible with other types of coatings. They do not lie on the surface previously painted with any other paint. Likewise, no other surface will lie on the surface painted with silicate paint. In both cases, the complete removal of the previous layer is required. Thirdly, the compositions are tinted only with mineral pigments, and this significantly narrows the number of colors and shades.
Wall painting design
There are a lot of options for painting walls, because there are no restrictions on the number. It is important to find the right color combination when painting walls. The easiest way to do this is to select shades according to the tables that designers use. They are in groups of shades that can be used in one room, while the interior will be harmonious.
Now about the methods of combined wall painting. There are quite a lot of them, they will look different in the interior. Choose the one you like.
Horizontal division into two or three zones
This method is traditional. Typically, the room is divided into two zones. Below they are painted with darker shades, at the top - lighter. The classic version is the division into three parts by height - the lower third is painted with a dark shade, the upper two are lighter. But this is only a classic, in fact, dark paint can end in the middle or almost under the ceiling. Only with this technique you need to be careful: it visually makes the ceilings lower. The exception is the light streak almost under the ceiling.
Painting a room in two colors: horizontal separation
The border of two colors, if the painting of the walls in the apartment is done independently, is rarely ideal. To decorate the flaws, you can glue the molding, some smooth stripes. Another option - before applying the second shade along the border, glue masking tape exactly along the ruler. After painting, remove it, you get the perfect line (if the tape is evenly pasted).
The molding can be left white - it is combined with any colors, or it can be painted in one of the suitable colors
This technique can be used in rooms of any purpose, and any style can be. Only with moldings is it rather a classic, it is acceptable for a country style, for one of the ethno-styles. Just a clear border or a dividing line decorated with a shiny stripe is already minimalism or hi-tech.
Accent wall
A fashionable trend in the decoration of rooms is the highlighting of some wall. There are two options:
- a darker shade of the same color
- different color from a compatible palette.
With correctly selected details in the interior, both methods look attractive. This is the easiest way to make the interior more memorable and vibrant.
Bright color from the same palette is the easiest way to brighten the interior
Just keep in mind that in bedrooms, for example, it is better to use not so sharp combinations - the atmosphere in such rooms should be softer. Sharp contrasts are good in living rooms, nurseries. Children generally like vibrant combinations.
The gamma in the bedrooms is calmer
Horizontal strip
This is a fairly wide strip, which runs approximately at eye level. Most often, they resort to this type of coloring of the room if it is necessary to pay attention to some decor elements - paintings, for example.
A wide horizontal strip is another way to paint a room in two colors.
This technique looks good in the corridors - reducing the height of the ceiling, it makes it seem to be wider. Another popular application is children's rooms: children's drawings look very good against an eye-catching background.
The strip does not have to be monophonic - a light gradient is also good
Striped walls
An interesting trick, but use it for the entire room is not worth it. So you can design one wall - one of the varieties of accent walls - or only part of it.
Horizontal stripes can be colorful. The main thing is that they are repeated in the interior
An interesting effect is obtained by the combination of strips of the same color, but of different textures - matte and glossy. Strictly speaking, these are not two colors, but they look that way.
The combination of strips of matte and glossy paint
Highlighting some interior details
Often a different color - more vivid or calm, is emphasized by some details. For example, niches, frames, the location of an interesting shelf, etc.
Highlighting some elements is another way to combine room painting.
One option is to circle a strip of darker colored wall along the contour, thus highlighting all the corners. This method will help to make a small room more spacious: it will appear both taller and wider.
A way to visually enlarge a room
How to paint the walls in the apartment with your own hands: video
Choosing the type of paint is good, but you still need to know how to work with it. Each of the paints has its own characteristics of applying and preparing the surface. But in general, the following steps are almost always present:
- Removing the old coating, if any. The thoroughness of this step depends on the compatibility of the old finish and the new layer. If they are compatible, only peeled or poorly adhered fragments should be removed. If the coatings are incompatible, you will have to clean everything off completely.
- Putty walls. The technology is standard: take the appropriate composition and apply with a spatula, glossing over cracks and bumps.
- Grinding surfaces. Use either sandpaper or a special mesh, mounted on a holder or wooden block. In a circular motion they remove all unnecessary, aligning the walls.
- Dust removal of the polished surface. It is better to carry out with a vacuum cleaner, but you can wipe everything several times with a dry cloth, but each time clean.
- Primer. The primer for each surface and paint must be selected separately. It is advisable to purchase it with paint. Primer performs two tasks: improves adhesion of the paint to the surface (it will not peel off) and reduces paint consumption.
- Painting. Usually painting in several layers, applying the composition in different directions. if we talk about the walls, then from top to bottom, and then from right to left. Each coat is applied after the first has dried. The instructions usually indicate this time and it is desirable to maintain it.
That's all. Painting the walls in the apartment is finished. But the verbal description cannot convey some of the features of working with paints or putties. Watch the video tutorial, some of the subtleties will become more clear. After viewing it, painting the walls with water-based paint yourself will not be a problem.
How to create the effect of decorative paint on the walls with simple means, see the video.
Semi-matt paints
These paints and varnishes took an intermediate position, possessing almost the same advantages and disadvantages of the above types.
When choosing, you need to remember the technical requirements for any formulations:
- An important quality of all types of paint is the ability to create a uniform monophonic coating that completely hides the base color of the base. Usually this ability determines the minimum number of layers required to obtain this effect. To get the perfect finish, you need to apply at least two coats. Manufacturers in some advertisements assure that a single stain will be sufficient, only this promise should be treated with rational skepticism.
- The color of the base is also considered an important factor in staining. To check, you can apply paint on a small fragment of the surface. To correctly check the paintwork material, you can use the following methods - apply a small smear on the surface of black and white. With full drying, you can see how many layers you need to do when painting.
- Other important properties include adhesion to the plane, viscosity and consistency of the composition. Dyeing with thick paint can lead to uneven color. Thickness of the paint leads to unnecessary cost overruns. Base paint should be added to thick paint. With the liquid composition of the paint, the situation is worse. The use of this paintwork material will lead to the appearance of numerous smudges. In this case, the base background of the base is not completely painted over. It will be difficult to fix this.
- Thixotropic paints and varnishes are considered beneficial. Such formulations are capable of varying the density in accordance with the conditions. With stirring, the composition becomes liquid, at rest it quickly builds up viscosity. Typically, thixotropic qualities are described on the packaging. Such compositions are really worth using when painting walls. Applying such paints creates a smooth surface without smudges.
- When choosing, you also need to focus on the availability of methods for applying the paint composition to the walls. Such information is usually indicated by the designation of a pictogram on the image of which an airbrush, roller or brush is drawn. Coloring a large quadrature will occur faster if you apply the spraying technique.
- When choosing a paint, you need to pay attention to the resistance of the material to everyday wet cleaning. This is especially important for rooms with a high probability of stains on the walls, for example, for the kitchen. Washable paints are more expensive than usual. But the result is worth the money.
- Another important quality is the uniformity of the colorful compositions. A kind of paint with specific inclusions will create a special microrelief, for example, the effect of silk or sand. This textured coating is distinguished by originality. That's just for the correct application of such paints you will need skills in painting work.
- Vapor permeability is another important parameter of paints. The decorative coating should not impede the process of natural moisture exchange, so as not to cause the appearance of drops of condensate.
- The use of paints and varnishes should not cause harm to human health. The components of safe paint include a pigment dispersed composition, a binder, a solvent, additives without an unpleasant odor and the release of toxins. It is better to use paints and varnishes with antiseptic properties. The use of this composition will prevent the formation of various forms of microflora. When exposed to a flame, the coating should not ignite or generate smoke.
- Every person who starts repairs wants the work to be carried out quickly. That is why preference is given to quick-drying paints and varnishes with a short polymerization time. Accordingly, the performance of painting work with such compositions increases sharply. Typically, the pour time is indicated on the packaging. Only in this case, it must be borne in mind that the stated terms were determined for a normal level of humidity and a normal temperature.
Oil based paint
Coloring compositions with a solvent of mineral or vegetable oils used to have no competition in the building materials market.
After application, the component of the oil paint oxidizes and dries, leaving a colorful film coating on the surface. But the drying process takes too long. In addition, the resistance of the painted coating is small. After a couple of years, the painted coating begins to crack, losing its attractiveness. The resulting film during painting is almost impassable for water vapor, and this is unacceptable when the microclimate is normalized.
It is worth immediately abandoning the purchase of oil paint, since a low price is its only advantage. It will not be easy to update such coverage. Before re-staining, after some time you will have to completely remove the old layer. Otherwise, the colorful coating will fall poorly.
Therefore, it is better not to choose oil paint at all for decorating an apartment.
Alkyd Resin Paint
For some reason, alkyd paints are sometimes confused with oil formulations. Of course, the consistency of these paints and varnishes is similar, but the difference between the two compounds is quite large.
Alkyd resins, which are obtained by processing linseed, soybean or vegetable oil using a specific technology using acidic components, act as a binder for the paint. In the composition with the solvent may be a volatile organic compound - turpentine, gasoline or white spirit.
When these paints are applied to the wall surface, the solvent evaporates, alkyd resins form a strong film. The resulting colorful coating due to the quality of the binder resins is elastic, resistant to temperature extremes, ultraviolet and moisture.
You will learn more about how to choose paint for the walls in the apartment from the next video.
Varieties of paints for walls
To determine what paint to choose for the walls in the apartment, you need to navigate in the classification and properties of such materials. Many people choose the paint for the walls, starting from its cost, but this is fundamentally wrong, as some products of the paint and varnish type are oriented to certain types of surfaces and can very quickly lose their appearance when used in unacceptable conditions.
Paint for walls in the apartment, photo
Among all kinds of wall paints cheap oil is considered one of the least durable. The composition of such products includes oils of mineral and vegetable origin.
After applying oil paint to the surface, oxidation processes occur, as a result of which a film is formed that impedes the normal circulation of air in the room. In addition, this paint is not particularly resistant and quickly cracks and falls off the walls.
Another type of wall paint in the apartment is coating based on alkyd resins. The consistency of alkyd paints is largely similar to oil paints, they include soy, linseed and other oil additives, but they are supplemented with acidic substances and organic compounds that significantly increase wear resistance.
The film formed after painting has high strength and a bright shade.
Alkyd They are considered good paints for walls and due to their elasticity: over time, the surface does not crack and does not begin to peel off. The selection of paint for walls of this type will be successful due to its resistance to the sun, water, and temperature changes.
But if, choosing what paint to paint the walls in the apartment, you decide to dwell on this option, you should remember some features. Firstly, such paint does not completely allow steam and air to pass through, so the microclimate of the room will be disturbed. Secondly, it has a strong unpleasant odor. The third drawback of these types of wall paints is the ease of ignition.
Attention! When applying alkyd paint to walls in rooms with high humidity over time, there is a risk of yellowness and persistent plaque on the surface.
This is not to say that such paints are not suitable for home interiors. But experts, nevertheless, advise using them for painting radiators, metal products or wood, but it is better to choose paint for room walls among other varieties.
Silicate paint - Here's what the walls in the apartment are painted with. Finding them can be difficult: the composition of the material includes the so-called "liquid glass", which provides the coating with high strength and resistance to abrasive loads.
Another plus of interior paint for silicate-type walls is the structure that provides simple circulation of steam and air. It withstands dampness, fungus and mold will not form on the surface, and the walls will not even need additional protective treatment.
Nevertheless, silicate coatings have many disadvantages: they can damage the skin and mucous membranes during the painting of walls, have a limited assortment, are suitable only for mineral surfaces that have been cleaned of finishing materials, are quite difficult to clean from the walls and prevent the subsequent application of other types of paints to the walls.
Interior paint for walls, photo
If you studied the question, what are the paints for the walls, then heard about water soluble group. They include an aqueous solvent, dense binder components, pigments that give a shade, as well as some additives with protective properties.
The group of water-based paints for walls is very diverse, and among such coatings you can find coatings that are resistant to abrasive processes, the sun, moisture and other influences. In addition, these paints are distinguished by their plasticity and ease of application, but, of course, not all of them will have the quality you need: it all depends on the composition.
What paint is better for the walls in the room? Perhaps you are suitable polyvinyl acetate or aqueous emulsion coatings. In addition to low price and ease of application, these paints are safe for health and have no persistent smell.
The main disadvantages of water-based paints - low resistance to abrasive processes and moisture on the surface, therefore, wall care with such a color can cause difficulties.
Latex-type water dispersion paints They are resistant to moisture, scuffs, let steam through, they do not condense and are easily applied to walls. Thanks to the latex structure, such coatings help mask small bumps and cracks.
However, they are poorly tolerated by ultraviolet radiation and have a higher price compared to other materials with similar properties.
Tip: this type of paint is suitable for rooms with a wet microclimate.
Silicone paint for walls is in great demand, because it combines the many advantages of all of the listed coatings. Among the additional properties are the ability to tighten cracks, ease of wet cleaning of such surfaces, vapor permeability, long service life, safety at any stage of operation.
Due to its properties, such a paint is also suitable for external decoration, but for internal, in order to save money, you can choose an option similar in properties - acrylic paints. If you decide what it is better to paint the walls in the apartment, then they are perfect, as they not only have a reasonable price-quality ratio, but are also quite simple to use in interior decoration.
Among the many advantages of water-dispersion-based acrylic paints are a variety of colors, resistance to the sun, mechanical damage and abrasions, the possibility of application on any surface, maintaining optimal air circulation in the room, etc.
Paints can differ not only in their chemical composition, but also in appearance. It can be glossy and matte wall paints, smooth and textured compositions.
The latter type of paint, as a rule, has a granular surface and is suitable for masking some wall defects. And glossy paintwork materials will contribute to the visual expansion of the space of the room.
Photo texture paint for walls in the interior
Separately, it is worth mentioning the use of decorative paint for walls in an apartment. It may have a different composition and different properties, and in appearance it will differ from the usual paint and varnish materials. For example, with the help of such paint you can easily create an imitation of silver or golden overflows on the surface of walls.
By the way, when applying decorative paint to walls, you can be calm for your safety: they are not only non-toxic, but also prevent dust from settling. And to create stylish effects using such tools, it is enough to purchase auxiliary tools: rollers, brushes, stencils, spatulas, etc.
Decorative paint for walls, photo
Top manufacturers
We can’t say for sure which wall paint is the best. Choose a paint for the walls, focusing on the manufacturer, since little-known firms often produce low-quality products. By the way, many well-known brands also produce inexpensive wall paints with a maximum of useful properties.
The best wall paint in the apartment is produced by companies from Europe. For example, German wall paint will retain its quality in the apartment for a long time. Dufa, Superweiss or Wandfarbe. Among the English manufacturers of wall paints are popular Johnstone’s and Dulux. Finland is famous for its wall paints Tikkurila, and Poland produces high-quality paint for the walls of the brand Sniezka.
Domestic companies also continue to maintain their competitiveness: the names of wall paints such as Eurolux, Nevsky paints, Yaroslavl paints, Admiral and many others are well known.
Against the general background of Russian manufacturers, the Mitsar company (St. Petersburg) stands apart. Which is notable for its significant experience in the development and production of paints and varnishes with increased wear and weather resistance. Enamels "Mitsar" were used in the construction of the Leningrad and Kola NPPs. Compounds with high resistance to aggressive environments are used for painting for painting underwater elements of ships under construction by the United Shipbuilding Corporation, and are also supplied to enterprises as part of the implementation of the State Defense Order.
Mitsar paints are distinguished from all competitors by improved operational characteristics. Such as water and weather resistance, vapor permeability, hiding power, adhesion, etc. In addition, acquiring compositions of Mitsar production, you can count on ultra-economical consumption (in comparison with similar materials of other brands, including untwisted imported type Tikurilla) and for a long service life of the coating. At the same time, Mitsar coatings have the lowest (up to 5 times) price among all competitors: both imported and domestic. If you are hesitant in choosing wall paints in the apartment, check out the TOP-10 manufacturers of these materials.
We present you the rating of paints for walls, the best in their segment:
- "Mitsar Rezolux Universal" is a high-quality elastic paint of domestic production. It has high water resistance, so it is suitable for finishing bathrooms, showers and kitchens. Easy to clean and has a dust-dirt-repellent effect. It does not contain solvents, does not fade and is practically odorless. It is characterized by extremely low material consumption - only 120-150 grams per square meter of area, while usually the average consumption of elastic inks is 250-400 grams per square meter. Service life - 10 years,
- Turkish brand Marshall, and especially - Export-7 brand paint. This paint has excellent performance properties and even withstands cleaning by chemical means. And one of the advantages of the brand from Turkey is its economical consumption (about a liter per 12 square meters),
- high-quality washable paint for the walls of the Finnish brand Finncolor Suitable for both internal and external surface finishes. One of the manufacturer's products - Finncolor Minerall gamma - provides reliable protection of walls against fungus and mold in wet conditions,
- if you are interested in the better to paint the walls in the apartment of Russian-made goods, then one of the best paints is considered Empils. Suitable for any surface, maintains quality and appearance for a long time and withstands many external influences,
- German brand Alpina will delight you with paints with the ability to repel pollution. Suitable for those who have not yet decided which paint to choose for the walls in the kitchen, where not only dirt and grease accumulate, but also there is a risk of mold and mildew that will not bother you when using LKM of this brand,
- another example of quality German production - Dufa paints. Particularly popular are the durable and durable Premium Velor paints with a delicate velvet texture,
- Finnish paints Tikkurila Harmony became one of the most frequently purchased among other materials of this production. And this is not surprising, since they not only please with increased wear resistance, but also contribute to the creation of exquisite decorative effects on surfaces with a light movement of the hand,
- Swedish production Beckers produces universal paint for various coatings. The products of this brand are certified and meet generally recognized environmental standards,
- a English paints Dulux suitable not only for living rooms, but also for a bathroom with a kitchen. The Dulux Kitchen & Bathroom product will surprise you with its durability, color saturation and persistent response to a humid microclimate,
- american company Sherwin-williams not only produces high-quality coatings, but also produces them in reliable sealed packaging, which retains a maximum of useful properties,
- another brand from America, which entered the TOP-10 wall paints, - Parkerpaint. The abundance of interior paints of different colors, characterized by ease of use and high quality, will transform any surface in your apartment.
Now that you have looked at the manufacturers overview and have an idea of which wall paint is better in the apartment, it remains to find a really high-quality product.
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How to choose a quality paint
If you are considering what paint it is better to paint the walls in the apartment - navigate immediately not a few criteria: manufacturer reviews, ease of application, resistance to external influences, vapor permeability, economical use.
One more an important point is surface care: Some types of paints do not tolerate not only household cleaning products, but also simple wet cleaning of the walls.
By the way, you can understand what wall paint is good by the designations on the package. As a rule, the manufacturer indicates which factors adversely affect its quality and color fastness. You can also ask specialists what paint it is better to choose for the walls, but not the fact that they will tell you the cheapest option.
The choice of paint will also depend on what surface you will process.
Important! Paint falls differently on wood and plastic panels, drywall and metal, concrete, plastered and other surfaces.
And about how the selected shade in the room will look, you can find out in advance by looking at the photos of interior paints for the walls.
Pay attention to how much paint for the walls of a particular manufacturer. As a rule, cheap paints and varnishes are the most short-lived, but this does not mean that you cannot find a suitable option in the low price segment.
average price for high-quality paint starts from about 700 rubles per liter.
Now you know how to choose the paint for the walls in the apartment, and you can safely go in search of a suitable manufacturer and color. And when choosing high-quality paint, your walls will look no worse than surfaces with wallpaper, panel and other coatings.
2. The monitor will not replace the color catalog
Remember that the color of the paint in an advertising booklet or on the monitor of your computer may not correspond to reality due to the peculiarities of color reproduction. You need to choose the color of the paint only according to a special catalog, which contains samples of the material painted with paint of this color. Such catalogs are made in the form of fans, a set of cards, color atlases or wall stands.
3. Do not forget about individual perception of color
When talking about color with another person, make sure you are talking about the same thing. As mentioned above, people can perceive the color characteristics of an object in different ways. Just check with the interlocutor, pointing to the color swatch - this will help to avoid further disagreements and errors when ordering tinting.
4. Listen to the opinions of those who will be indoors
The inner sensations of a person can differ greatly from all the recommendations of designers and architects. When choosing a color scheme, one should take into account not only fashion trends and requirements of a given style, but also the opinion of those who will live in this space. The color tint should be comfortable first of all for the owner of the house.
5. Be careful with saturated shades.
When choosing a color from the catalog, try to imagine how a wall of this color will look. The rich shade looks great in the catalog, where only a small sample is presented, but in front of a huge very bright wall it can become uncomfortable. Paint the walls in a lighter and calmer shade, it is better to add bright accessories later.
6. Consider the texture of the wall
Walls with textured plaster always seem a little darker. To explain this effect, painters take two white sheets of paper, one of them is wrinkled, then smoothed. Try it yourself to see that a smooth surface is always lighter. The texture itself gives a slight shadow, a slightly grayish tint - remember this when choosing a color.
8. Trial coloring will help to make a choice
Professional builders always make a trial painting to finally determine the shade. Order tinting of several cans of paint, minimum in volume, in those shades between which you cannot decide. Apply paint samples on the wall in the room where the repair is planned, it is advisable to paint over squares with an area of about 1 square meter. Make a choice, and later just paint over the stains.
9. Make no mistake when painting
The final color is also affected by the quality of the paint. Avoid technical errors is very simple - carefully read the instructions for the paint. Particular attention should be paid to thorough surface preparation, observance of temperature conditions and air humidity, paint application technique. Read the instructions yourself to be able to control the contractors.
10. The final color of the paint is visible after complete drying
The hue and saturation of most paints finally manifests itself only after complete drying, so do not rush to draw conclusions. Even under ideal conditions, the water-soluble paint dries for at least 5 hours. But most likely, you will have to wait at least a few days to see the final result. Be patient and let the walls dry properly.
Thank you for the professional information of the specialists of Alliance Supernova LLC.
