6 tips for choosing and painting walls, ceilings and floors with acrylic paint

Rarely what repairs dispensing with the use of paint. Even the window slopes, many of us still prefer to simply paint with a matte white paint. This is not surprising, because this material has a lot of advantages, and for little money an unlimited color palette opens before you, thanks to which you can create such a bright and rich interior like with no other finishing methods. The paint differs not only in color but also in composition. If earlier at the peak of popularity there were oil paints, today they have given way to acrylic. We figure out how to make the right selection and painting with acrylic paint on walls, ceilings and floors.

1. The main varieties of acrylic paint and selection tips

Acrylic paint - This is a water-dispersed paint based on polyacrylates, as well as their copolymers, which are used for film formation. Polyacrylates Are polymers of esters of acrylic, methacrylic or cyanoacrylic acid. This type of paint is most widely used due to the fact that its technical characteristics are superior to the properties of other emulsion paints. Is used for finishing work insideso and outside of premises. Her main feature lies in the fact that after drying, the water evaporates completely, leaving only a polymer layer.

Count six major species emulsion formulations:

• Water emulsion - represent an emulsion consisting of water, pigments and small particles of polymers, which are the basis. This view is breathable which prevents education fungus and mold. It has high adhesive performance which prevent its premature peeling and flaking. Color palette very wide and varied. There are even textured varieties creating a diverse relief. This type of paint material is not intended for decoration with increased humidity. The maximum that can withstand the finished coating is cleaning with a slightly damp cloth or grouting more serious dirt no more than two to three times. With frequent friction and exposure to water, the appearance loses its attractiveness, and the damaged area will have to be repainted. By the way, it is very rare to do this without visible transitions. Therefore, it is recommended to use a water-emulsion variety for decoration of premises in which it is possible minimal pollution for example for living rooms or bedrooms.
• Water dispersion the compositions, like the previous ones, are capable of well let air in but at the same time, they tolerate regular wet cleaning more persistently. Most often, such paints are produced in white, but you have the opportunity to get desired shade adding a special concentrated dye. The intensity and color saturation will depend on the color amount, which allows you to create smooth transitions or gradients. Thanks to more wear resistance this type of coating can be used in rooms that are more prone to pollution, for example in hallway, kitchen, the toilet.But for use in the bathroom or in the combined bathroom, this type of paint, however, is not recommended.
• Acrylic compounds that do not contain excess impurities have very high rates elasticity, mechanical resistance and gas tightness. Due to these properties, it is successfully used for waterproofing works, for example for painting reinforced concrete. Such a coating is not subject to change even with constant exposure to ultraviolet rays. Due to its composition, this type of paint can even clog up small cracks and pores on the surface, thereby preventing the penetration of water. Cost high-quality pure acrylic paint, compared to other types, tangible but it allows you to create good insulation.
• Latex paints incorporate an additional element - rubber, which makes the finished coating very durable, resistant to mechanical stress and elastic. The wall painted with this kind of acrylic composition is absolutely not afraid moisture and direct water, which allows you to successfully use it for painting bathroom or work surface right near car washbesides, it is very simple to remove pollution from such covering. A nice matte texture which latex paint has, has a very attractive appearance and looks much more interesting than glossy. Such paint is often coated special wallpaper for paintingto emphasize their texture and create a protective layer in the form of a very thin transparent film. In addition, a matte finish can visually smooth out small bumps and the flaws of the wall. There is also a glossy variety of such paint, which has an even higher rate. moisture resistance and antistaticity. But remember that gloss is unprofitable to emphasize all the defects of your walls, therefore, it is recommended to apply it only on a perfectly flat surface.
• Polyvinyl acetate paints have a very narrow purpose and low cost. The main component of their composition is PVA glue. But this ecologicaly clean a type of coating that is not affected by ultraviolet rays and is not afraid of oil or greasy contamination. Disadvantages this type is an absolute lack of moisture resistance and a very meager color palette. Tint Such a paint can only be done on your own, and even then, it is unlikely that you can achieve saturated and rich colors. It is possible to get only pleasant shades. In this regard, polyvinyl acetate paints are used only for painting ceilings in dry rooms. Due to the simple components of the composition and narrow application, foreign manufacturers almost do not produce this type, so almost all the goods that you find will be of domestic production, which generally positively affects the cost.
• Silicone the most paints expensive. This is explained by increased moisture resistance and vapor permeability. Due to its special composition, this type of coating is capable of with ease. disguise shallow cracks chips or roughnesses of the processed surface. It adheres very well to any base material and even to the layer of the old paintwork. This paint can also be used in wet in rooms, and in rooms with high rates of contamination, without fear that the coating will lose color, peel or tarnish. Despite all its positive aspects, because of its price, such paints are rarely used.

As you can see, acrylic compositions compare favorably among all emulsion compositions.Diversity acrylic compositions provides you with a huge selection, both in principle and in color, and in cost. For each room, with its specific features, it is possible to choose perfect coverage both matte and glossy.

2.Advantages and disadvantages of acrylic paint

Acrylic paint is considered one of universal finishing materials for a very long time, and successfully used by modern designers in the decoration of premises. Of course, for many, however, it remains unsolvable a dilemma what to choose - painting or pasting wallpaper. So that you finally come to an unambiguous solution, we will take a closer look at the pros and cons.

• Of course, first of all it is worth noting availability this material, which is important when it comes to large areas and scales.
• Profitability. One can of paint of a standard size (1 liter) on average is enough to cover a surface of about 7-11 m² in one coat. With proper surface preparation and the use of high-quality paint, you can do without a second layer. Much will depend on the absorbency of the surface being coated. For reduction of consumption recommend covering her soil.
• Quick drying. On average, one coat of paint dries out completely within 1.5-2 hours, this makes it possible to immediately start applying the second coat, which significantly reduces the processing time.
• Ease of application coverings. It is enough to read the instructions on the package or watch a few videos on the Internet, and even a person who has never before held a roller in his hands can paint the walls.
• Moisture resistant enables significantly to save on the bathroom decoration. Agree that buying even a few cans of high-quality paint is cheaper than covering the walls tile and make a plastic ceiling. By the way, and finish dates significantly reduced.
• High sustainability to sharp temperature differences. Heat resistance manifested in the range from -30 ° C to + 30 ° C.
• High environmental friendliness product, which makes it possible to use it in residential premises without health risks.
• Properly applied coating may serve from 10 before 12 years, without losing their aesthetic and technical properties.
• With proper surface preparation, the coating will flat and very strong but at the same time breathable. This is a very important indicator that helps maintain a favorable indoor climate and has a positive effect on human health.
• Some types of acrylic compounds after complete drying create washable layer who is not afraid of wet cleaning and local cleaning from pollution. Thus, you do not have to repaint the entire wall because of one spot. Even if you can’t get it out, you can always gently tint it. Agree with wallpaper such a number will not work.
• Just unimaginable color palette, which makes it possible to combine, make smooth transitions and simply apply art painting without restrictions. Please note that from different manufacturers, the same, in your opinion, colors can differ significantly. Due to such differences, there are very a large number of diverse shades. If it suddenly happens that you do not find the required color from any supplier, you can always buy white paint and tint color, and mix them in the desired proportions yourself. To achieve the best result, especially when it comes to gradient coloring, give preference to paints of the same brand.
• Painted walls, unlike wallpaper, absolutely do not cause interest at pets. In particular, cats who like to sharpen their claws on a soft paper coating.
• When it comes to finish curved surfaces, such as arches or drywall niches with intricate forms of internal shelves, the paint simply has no equal. Imagine how long and tedious it is to cut countless pieces of wallpaper or other materials, before doing this, be sure to make an accurate measurement to cover all these bends.It is very difficult to do such a job qualitatively and the first time, and gaps cannot be avoided. Then it becomes necessary to mask them with something. Whether it's paint! Simply apply a layer of putty and you can begin to work. The finished result will look no less attractive, but much more accurate.

As you can see positive sides,really undeniable and there are a lot of them. But of course, acrylic has limitations.

• The most significant is thorough surface preparation without which you can not do if you do not want the paint to show absolutely all the shortcomings of your walls or ceilings. Although, for many other types of finishes, quite stringent requirements are put forward in the same way, so this is a very controversial issue.
• Meticulous an approach to choice coloring composition. This is about compliance characteristics of the finished coating features of the room in which it will be used.
• At wrong tool selection for painting, for example brushes with hard bristles, noticeable stripes and gaps may remain. This can be avoided very simply using foam rolls.
• It is immediately necessary to purchase the amount of paint that is enough to paint the entire surface. Then it will be almost impossible to create or select exactly the same shade.
  

This is not to say that the flaws are very critical, because most of them depends only from your skills. Probably, therefore, an increasing number of people prefer this kind of decoration both inside and outside.

3. Features of wall painting

We have already said that one of the most important stages is surface preparation and bringing it to the desired state. First of all, for this it is necessary to remove the old coating. This is especially true for small pieces of wallpaper that are firmly stuck. They will have to be soaked well and removed with a spatula. Now you need to go with a spatula or special grout nets over the entire surface and make sure that there is nothing superfluous on it. After cleaning the wall carefully primed. After it dries, it is necessary to evaluate the straightness of the surface and to identify the presence of defects. If there are any, with putty they need equalize and pre-apply a leveling layer over the entire surface. After drying putty clean well and primed again to remove dust. If now your wall is perfectly smooth, then a layer of finishing putty is applied on top, after it has completely dried polished mesh and primed again, and begin to paint. If you are not satisfied with the result, put the putty on the problem areas again and repeat the process until you get the desired result. For strengthening basics, some experts recommend sticking a layer fiberglass before application finishing putty. This is not a mandatory item, but if you want additional reinforce wall, it will only benefit. For applying the paint itself you will need flat medium-sized brush, a small roller and a carriage for pouring fluid. First, with a brush, all the corners and joints of the walls with the ceiling are well stained, after which two layers of paint are applied using a roller. Highly important point - paint over with a brush only once. Do not apply too many layers of paint. If the coating comes out too thick, it may crack. Apply the second layer only after the first has completely dried. Sometimes smudges may form in the process. To avoid this, you must monitor amount of material on the instruments. Do not draw too much paint and periodically squeeze the roller, otherwise it will surely drip or flow along the wall. The floor in front of the wall is best covered with old newspapers or film. Sometimes the walls are painted not in one color, but in several. If you want to keep clear lines transition, use masking tape for this. Stick it on the wall, separating the border of the first color, and paint the desired fragment. After drying completely, remove the adhesive tape and stick a new strip on the colored area, leaving a couple of millimeters not glued, and do not forget to stick the border of the next color. Paint the measured area again and continue to repeat the process until you have applied all the desired number of shades. On painted walls you can apply a variety of patterns using stencils or just draw if your skills allow it. It is not recommended to use the same stencil twice if the side that is adjacent to the wall is stained with paint. You risk ruining the cover. Better stock up on the right number of sheets at once. After complete drying, your walls will delight you with their smooth, strong surface for a long time.

4. Paint the ceiling correctly

The ceiling is first the surface that needs to be treated with paint, even if you decide to paint the walls too. And if you have already laid the flooring, which is very in vain, do not forget cover the surface protective film. Painting the ceiling must begin with a choice of paint. If you think that white is always the same, then you are mistaken. All acrylic paints have three degrees of whiteness: white, superwhite, milky white. To achieve the best result, it is recommended to use the most white and bright paint. To assess the degree of whiteness, when compared with nothing, is sometimes very difficult. Therefore, going to the store, take A4 sheet with you and ask the seller to open a jar of the chosen shade. Compare its color with the sheet, you need the same, or whiter, but not paler, otherwise your ceiling will be seem dirty.

It is also worth noting that preferably matt paints than glossy. They will help to hide minor imperfections and make the surface visually smoother and more attractive. If you decide to do color ceiling, then in this case, it is better to choose gloss. Using tint paints should be careful After all, such a technique is able to visually reduce the height of the room. Therefore, this option is suitable for big high and well-lit rooms. Now we proceed to surface preparation. It must be properly cleaned of old whitewash, wallpaper or other materials. To remove whitewash, use a cloth dampened with warm water. Wipe the surface with it until the water in which you rinse it is clear. Don't forget about personal protective equipment - glasses and a headdress. The joints of the ceiling with the walls must be washed with a brush. Cracks, bumps or holes necessary putty putty. After drying, clean it with a net and smooth the surface well for better connection with the coloring matter. If there are various decorative elements on the surface to be treated, such as rosettes or baguettes, then you can glue them immediately and paint with them. So you hide the extra joints and create a single, flawless composition.

Now mix the paint thoroughly, reaching the bottom. You can use construction mixer. Often the composition is too thick and requires the addition of water. Its quantity is always specified on the package. If opening the jar, you saw on the surface film its necessary take off preventing ingress into the bulk and, moreover, do not mix with it. When getting small pieces is better strain mixture, otherwise all these grains will certainly be on your ceiling. Now it’s worth deciding on a working tool - brush or roller. If the area is small, then a brush is quite enough. If it’s decent, you’ll just get tired, so it’s better to choose a roller of suitable sizes. When working with any tool, do not draw a lot of paint so that it flows down the handle.The roller generally needs to be rolled on an empty surface after full dipping in the paint. The more convenient you are, the more you work.

From pressure forces the width of the strip and the thickness of the layer will depend on the brush. With a slight pressure, you only apply a thin strip of uneven coating, with a strong one, each smear will be visible. Therefore, everything should be in moderation. Before the start paint the corners around the perimeter with a brush, it’s difficult to get there with a roller. It is necessary to apply the paint not from the very corner, but at a distance of half a meter from it. First strokes must apply the required amount, and subsequent ones, smooth it. Perform cross motions to blend the previous strokes and move away from the window. Second layer apply perpendicularly to the first, and then smooth the surface with an empty roller. After applying the first coat, look at the result from different angles of the room and find the gaps. If they are, but the paint has already dried up, do not paint them separately with a brush, otherwise noticeable spots will form. If these places do not have time to dry, then you are lucky, and you can gently hold them again with a not too wet roller. The second layer should be slightly more fluid than the first, so that a little blur defects and applied towards the light to block the first. So your coverage will be uniform. If after drying the second layer you again notice gaps, do not even try to paint over them, now you need to carefully clean out fine sandpaper the whole ceiling. If you clean only certain places, then even after re-staining spotting will continue. Therefore, do not rush, move in small sections and follow one direction of the strokes, and you will surely succeed.

5. Is it advisable to paint the floor?

Yes, the floors do paint and, moreover, such a coating has excellent wear resistant properties. And the special matte gloss of the surface avoids noticeable scratches. Such paints can be painted concrete, having previously cleaned it of various impurities, grease stains, dust, and primed. Wooden floors Before painting, they grind and process putty on wood. After drying, they clean it and treat the surface with deep penetration soil. The paint, penetrating microcracks, perfectly fills them and contributes to the durability of the surface. Application technology paint on the floor is very similar to the previous process described, so you should not have difficulties. the main thing - do not forget to carefully paint the corners and skirting boards. Be sure to pay attention to the packaging. mark “For the floor” and “washable”. For fixing the surface layer and prevent it from exfoliating and chipping, you can open the floor clear varnish after the paint has completely dried. If special mastic paints acrylic-based, which create a very durable coating that resembles thin rubber. Such a surface is easy to clean and very durable.

6. Acrylic paint manufacturers

Plays a very important role quality, your chosen paint. We will give an example of several manufacturers which, according to consumers and people involved in the decoration of premises, have proven themselves on the positive side.

• Dulux - The company is a world leader in the production of paints and varnishes, the main production of which is located in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The quality of their products is not in doubt. The compositions are practically odorless and dry in a couple of hours. There is a very wide range of, which allows you to choose coatings for any foundation, whether it is concrete, drywall or plaster. When applying paint in two layers you will succeed hide small limitations. And the shelf life in closed condition is about 5 years, which once again confirms the reliability of the products.
• Sniezka – polish probably the company everyone has heard of.Also established itself as a manufacturer high quality products. The assortment is very diverse, and the color palette is quite wide. In addition, the surface coated with paint from this manufacturer will be protected from moisture, but it will remain breathable. You can choose a composition at an affordable price for processing any surface.
• Caparol – Deutsch manufacturer of high quality paints and varnishes. The company has two representative offices, in Tver and in the Moscow region. Some types of coatings from this brand may withstand intense loads environment that is characteristic of Northern regions. All formulations have a certificate confirming their environmental safety.
• Finnish companies Tikkurila It has factories in Russia. The product line is environmentally friendly and safe, and their main feature is hypoallergenic a basis that is recommended for people suffering from respiratory diseases.
• The domestic manufacturer that has earned recognition is the company TEX. She holds a leading position in the sale of paintwork on the Russian markets. Products are distinguished by an affordable price, a variety of items and durability finished coating.