How to choose enamel for the floor?

One of the important points when buying materials for repair is the selection of high-quality enamel for the floor. Despite the fact that staining is a fairly simple process, there are a number of nuances that should be taken into account.

This article describes the features of enamel paints, their varieties, as well as tips on application.

Before you buy enamel for the floor, you should find out what features have building materials of this type:

• To date, enamels are one of the most popular types of paintwork materials. They are chosen for both internal and external finishing works. This popularity is primarily due to the fact that enamels are not afraid of UV rays, and the surface covered by them does not need to be regularly updated for several years.
• Also, enamels are not afraid of moisture, so that the surface that they become covered, are considered more protected from water and other external influences.
• Finishing materials of this type can easily be called universal, since they can cover not only floors, but also many other surfaces.

• Enamels are available in a wide range. You can easily find an option that matches the color, specifications, and even price.
• You can buy the right mix in the usual stores and online.
• Most of the compositions of paint and varnish materials are safe for human health, which is confirmed by relevant certificates and licenses. Basically, the composition of enamels contains harmless components that do not adversely affect the person.

Today, in the windows of construction stores you can find a huge amount of enamel. Any enamel is a combination of varnish, coloring pigment and special filler. Such mixtures can be made both water-based and solvent-based from organic matter.

The composition of lacquer enamel are divided into three types:

• alkyd;
• polyurethane;
• acrylic.

Alkyd enamel considered waterproof and very durable. In addition, she is not afraid of frequent temperature changes. The product is suitable for flooring in a wide variety of rooms. Exactly for the decoration of the floor masters advise to purchase enamels PF 226 and PF 266. These formulations are quick-drying. For their breeding most often used special white alcohol, which can be easily found in hardware stores.

Polyurethane enamel suitable for painting virtually any surface, because they have very strong adhesion properties to materials. Such Enamels can even be applied on a wet surface. Most often they are used in public places, in factories and in industrial areas.where it is necessary to create the highest quality and durable flooring.

Another option is acrylic semi-gloss enamel. It is considered quite resistant to various negative influences from the outside. Besides, it can cover both wood and concrete floors. This mixture can be called universal, in addition, it does not have an unpleasant smell and dries quickly. The product is great for renovating residential floors.

There are glossy, semi-gloss and matte enamels. It all depends on the variety and manufacturer. This point must be checked with the consultant when purchasing a certain brand of paintwork materials, or you can watch the product description on the jar with the mixture yourself.

Least of all colors in epoxy enamels. However, despite such a minus, they are among the most qualitative in their characteristics. Bright and rich colors most often have acrylic varieties.

When choosing a material is better to use the services of a consultant shop. It is important and composition, and color, and product characteristics.

Choose enamel should also be based on the material that will be painted. For example, acrylic or epoxy versions are suitable for concrete surfaces. But for wood it is recommended to use polyurethane enamels, which penetrate perfectly into the porous structure of the wooden floor.

If the manufacturer claims that the enamel dries for a long time, you should not immediately abandon it. Often these coatings are very high quality, and the coating obtained after dyeing them, serves for many years. Of course, quick-drying options are in great demand, but they can not always meet the expectations of the buyer.

In the domestic market of building materials several manufacturers are especially popular, producing high-quality paints and varnishes, including enamels:

• VGT - resistant products without an unpleasant smell. They are suitable even for beginners who make repairs on their own.
• Lacra - funds with a liquid texture. Products have a small color palette. Customer reviews are mixed.
• "Tex" - universal remedies without a specific smell. These are long-drying formulations sold at an affordable price. They get very good reviews.
• "Prestige" - quality, affordable enamels, which are available in a wide range of colors. Large selection of options with a variety of effects allows you to make a purchase even the most fastidious buyers.

So that the result of the work pleased you for many years, you should pay attention to the advice of professionals, which can be useful when applying enamels to the floor:

• Many experts recommend applying acrylic enamel in several layers, especially when it comes to the coating of concrete.
• Do not forget that before using alkyd mixtures should be primed the floor surface, otherwise the enamel can "not go to bed."
• It is not recommended to use polyurethane enamel for home. If we talk about private property, then such paintwork materials cover the floors in the garage, but not in the living quarters.
• It is best to paint the floors with a spray gun or a special roller,which is convenient to evenly distribute the composition on the surface.
• Painting wooden floors should begin with baseboards. In order not to stain the walls, you can use a wide masking tape for protection.

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