How to use acrylic paints?

Acrylic paint is becoming more popular every year. It is easy to operate and environmentally friendly. Today it is used in many fields of activity: construction, nail services, in the works. Techniques for performing work with this paint can be different. About how to use acrylic paints, and talk in this article.

This paint has several advantages over other paints and varnishes.

She is valued for:

• universality;
• practicality in application;
• practicality in operation;
• profitability;
• environmental friendliness.

The choice of paint begins with determining the method of its use: internal, decorative or applied. The composition of the paint is of two types: organic and synthetic. Each of them is based on artificial resins. To create a coloring pigment used dyes. Artificial pigments appear in bright and saturated color, and the natural base - in pastel colors.

As already mentioned, acrylic is a versatile type of paint and varnish materials. It can be used in any room. Acrylic dye is not afraid of moisture. It is not necessary to be a master to gently cover any surface with it. First of all, buyers choose material by color, then refer to the information about the appointment. It can be found on the packaging. The paint can be resistant, for ceilings, for facades or for interior work.

So, usually there are several types of acrylic paints:

• Wear resistant Paint recommended for rooms with high humidity levels.
• Deep matte and matte Paints are suitable for walls and ceilings in dry rooms. They hide small and insignificant irregularities, are easy to apply and have an air-permeable property.Before this, it is necessary to remove the whitewash from the ceiling.
• Glossy paint does not hide irregularities, visually enhances texture.

The color range of colors is wide. It is possible to make a shade by yourself, for this they use color schemes. They interfere with white and create the desired shade. Kohler is a concentrated paint. It is thick and liquid.

It is enough to observe the following points in order to properly mix paint with color schemes:

• carefully read the instructions and the color chart;
• use paint and color of the same manufacturer;
• mix them in a separate container;
• you only need to mix the amount you need to use for painting at the moment.

Paint for outdoor work used to cover the facades of the house and other items in the open air. Paint for facade work is of two types: water-based and based on organic compounds. The second is especially good for work at low temperatures in winter.It lays down smoothly and dries quickly at low temperatures. Acrylic paint has high wear resistance, high degree of protection and durability, therefore it is suitable for concrete products. Paint protects the concrete from the influence of weather conditions and mechanical effects.

Acrylic-based coatings are also selected for wooden products. It has the following properties:

• resistance to temperature and moisture changes;
• wear resistance does not allow cracks to form on the wooden floor;
• retains color for a dozen years;
• vapor permeability is inherent in it;
• dries quickly;
• easy to use;
• no need to scrub the old layer to apply a new layer of paint.

Artists and designers use acrylic for painting furniture, creating patterns on glass, drawings on fabric and for writing pictures. It happens acrylic for children's creativity - this paint is more vivid and easy to wash. It is non-toxic and stored in plastic jars. There is also paint that has special properties, for example, glowing in the dark, fluorescent and pearl.

Paint for decorative works Available in jars and tubes.Both forms of storage are convenient to use. Paint in tubes can be purchased individually. It is worth noting that jars and tubes of paint come in different volumes. Acrylic paints on fabric differ in the elastic property. When heated with an iron, they acquire a plastic structure and penetrate into the fabric. After dyeing, it is recommended to wash clothes in a hand wash mode.

Acrylic paint for nails also stored in jars and tubes. The material in the jars is necessary to create a pattern with a brush or using other tools. If necessary, the paint can be diluted with water. Thanks to the narrow nose at the end of the tube, the paints are ready for use immediately. Tubes can also be purchased individually.

As already mentioned, acrylic paint has a universal property - it is used on different types of surfaces. Acryl "is friendly" even with the surfaces covered earlier with a paint. The material easily falls on the water-based paint, as both coatings are created on the same basis. Acrylic paint can be used on top of oil. In this case, it is necessary to grind the painted area to increase grip.Acrylic paint evenly falls on the latex coating, as they have a similar composition.

It is not necessary to specially prepare the painted surface. In this case, polishing is needed only to align the walls. Alkyd and acrylic paints are completely different in composition, therefore it is not recommended to use one coating over another. It is better to clean off the alkyd paint, prime the surface and apply a new color.

Preparation usually takes place by grinding and coating with various types of primers. Soil plays the role of a seal, it penetrates into the surface cracks, creating a more dense structure of the product. Preparation of plywood for coloring occurs in several stages:

• sanding - at this stage defects and bumps are removed with sandpaper, it is important to create a smooth upper layer;
• coating the first layer of primer;
• after drying, it is polished once from small and minor irregularities and remove dust;
• coating with a second layer of primer;
• after complete drying the plywood is ready for painting

Plastic is prepared as follows:

• removal of dirt and dust;
• grinding - the surface must be rough to increase grip;
• Before applying the primer layer, the plastic is degreased with alcohol;
• primer;
• surface ready for painting.

Chipboard is prepared in several stages:

• if the product from chipboard is an element of furniture, then it is necessary to unscrew all the accessories;
• if necessary, you need to remove the old layer of paintwork material and grind;
• remove contamination;
• degrease with white spirit;
• in the presence of cracks, putty, wipe the irregularities with an emery paper again, remove contamination, and then prime;
• After the primer is completely dry, you can start painting.

To create a creative interior room paint can be painted wallpaper. For proper application, several important points should be observed:

• Select wallpaper for painting. They come in many forms. For acrylic dyes, glass wall paper is best suited.
• The color of the wallpaper can be different, but it is better to choose white wallpaper for bright colors.
• You can paint the wallpaper only after the glue has completely dried.
• You can paint with a brush or roller. For textural wallpaper spray gun is more suitable, as it completely paints the wall.

To prepare for the painting of concrete you need to follow a few points:

• Check the moisture content of the concrete. If the concrete product is relatively new (less than a month from the date of manufacture), then it is not worth painting it. Paint from moisture will crack and fall off. You can check the moisture level as follows - glue a plastic bag of 1 m2 in size to the wall with adhesive tape. If condensate remains on the film for 24 hours, then such concrete should not be painted.
• If necessary, you need to align the wall with a putty in two layers. The second layer should be thin and as flat as possible.
• Then you need to sand the walls with sandpaper.
• Cover with primer for concrete in 2-3 layers, waiting for the complete drying of each layer.
• To paint.

Polyfoam - a universal heater. Sometimes it acts as a finishing surface. This kind of plane is not so easy to paint with any paint, but acrylic compounds are very well suited for this. Foam coating must be properly prepared for good adhesion and even coloring:

• To clear of the pollution and the settled dust.
• Cover with acrylic primer.
• The foam has a very smooth surface, so the primer will drain and create a relief surface. Therefore, the grinding point is very important. Be sure to wait until the primer is completely dry.
• Foam to paint ready.

As already described earlier, acrylic paint is not afraid of temperature changes, therefore, suitable for painting hot radiators. Such metal products are prepared in compliance with the following rules:

• choose rustproof acrylic paint or paint on metal;
• clean the old coating with an iron brush;
• degrease with white spirit;
• apply a primer on the entire painted area;
• the surface is ready for painting.

Painting brick walls does not require special skills. The acrylic coating does not bubble and does not crack when the warm brick structure is cold. Preparation of bricks is as follows:

• clean the surface from dirt;
• it is necessary to grind not only the surface of the bricks, but also between them;
• prime with acrylic primer;
• check the surface for irregularities and start painting.

There are special acrylic paints on glass. Glass products are prepared as follows:

• cleaned of dirt and degreased with alcohol or special solutions;
• then paint is applied in a thin layer;
• to create a stained glass window, stencils can be used - they are enclosed under glass and encircled along the lines with contour acrylic paints;
• the contour dries in 25-30 minutes, after that it can be painted with color paints. They dry about 24 hours.

DVP has a porous structure. Therefore, the stages of preparation of such material will be as follows:

• clean the dirt;
• sanded;
• degrease with white spirit;
• impregnate the surface with a mixture of linseed oil (using a paint brush);
• After drying, paint can be applied.

Wooden surfaces are porous material. When preparing for painting the following rules should be observed:

• remove the old paint layer;
• clean dirt and dust;
• remove all accessories;
• grind with sandpaper or special tools;
• to putty all cracks and irregularities and to grind again;
• apply 1-2 coats of primer;
• wooden product is ready for painting.

Acrylic dyes are universal in operation. Due to its composition based on water, it is possible to give acrylic a more liquid consistency without special solutions. This requires the simplest tools that are in every home.

A brush is a universal tool for coloring and creating a pattern. Apply wide flat paint brushes to create a uniform color. For more complex surfaces (pipe, battery) use a round brush. For the drawing, you can use both paint brushes and art brushes. A linear brush is a flat brush with a short pile. It is suitable for creating smooth lines.

There are brushes for manicure.It is recommended to work with such tools in bright light and with a palette. Large smooth areas paint over. It is chosen according to the length and composition of the coat. The longer the pile of the coat, the more textured will be the coating. For a smooth finish, use felt or nylon rollers. Mini-rollers are used when painting corners, joints, or transferring a pattern using a stencil. During the work with the roller use a special tray.

Normal surface painting is feasible for anyone. In this case, you need to follow a number of rules:

• All non-stained areas should be covered with paper or masking tape (windows, floor, plinth).
• Prepare the surface and cover it with acrylic paint can be a simple scheme from the corners and openings to the center. The corners are painted with a brush or a small roller, for the rest of the area it is better to take a large roller.
• The spray gun is used for painting large surfaces, for example, for the roof of a house, the facade of a building. In the room, use the spray nozzle with a smaller spray angle.Water-based paint can be diluted with water in an amount of 10-15% of the total volume.
• Working with color schemes is difficult, it is quite time-consuming work. Mix the paint and color needed in a separate container. First, the main color is added, and then the color is added in a small amount, in portions. It is necessary to mix the composition thoroughly until a uniform color so that the stains do not form.

Facade acrylic paint is best suited for painting the facade. The coloring rules are as follows:

• Before painting the facade, you should prepare the surface depending on its type (concrete, wood). Then cover all the places that should be protected from paint. It is better to paint large areas with a roller or airbrush.
• The choice of color of the facade depends on the color of the roof of the house. Landscape designers recommend using a combination of brown and green colors to visually create a cozy wooden house. Experts advise the blind area of ​​the house and doors to paint in a dark color. It should be remembered that the house will appear larger if its color is bright.

With the help of acrylic paint, you can turn an old cabinet into a beautiful piece of furniture. To do this, follow these simple rules:

• After thorough grinding, it is necessary to prime the surface with white acrylic paint.
• Carved inserts on the doors painted in a contrasting color, for example, black. The thread can be made independently.
• On the table top draw the picture with a roller using a stencil. For people who have a lot of experience with paint, you can draw a sketch with a pencil and paint it manually.

With the help of acrylic paint, you can create an individual design on the nails. This is very easy to do:

• after the cosmetic manicure, the nail is covered with the main color gel polish;
• then drawing with acrylics using a special manicure brush;
• After 3 minutes of drying, the surface can be coated with a clear gel nail polish.

Color varnish depends on the desired pattern. But there are several basic rules followed by masters of nail service:

• for short nails, dark and bright colors of lacquer are suitable: red, black, burgundy, purple and others;
• for long nails it is better to choose delicate colors and shades: beige, white, pink, milky, etc.

Paint consumption is calculated only for painting work.In other cases, these items are not relevant (artwork, coating for nails). Consumption is indicated on the packaging. It all depends on the type of paint and manufacturer. Calculate the desired volume can be using the definition of the area you want to paint. What is important is paint consumption, surface porosity and the number of layers (usually 1-2).

The package can be indicated value of 1 l / m2. This means that one liter of paint can paint one square meter. As a rule, the error is indicated, based on the porosity of the surface - 0.1-0.25 l / m2. 0.1 / m2 - for a smooth and dense surface, 0.25 / m2 - for an absorbent and porous surface.

The coating dries depending on the thickness of the layer, but not for a long time - most often from a few minutes to a day. 24 hours the paint dries with large-scale and thick application. The paint can be dried faster with minimum humidity, warm temperature and in a ventilated room. Artistic paint dries for a few minutes.

The main recommendations that will help to paint any surface:

• it is necessary to carefully prepare the surface before applying;
• need to use masking tape to clearly limit the paint;
• it is necessary to paint a surface from a light shade to dark;
• it is necessary to coat the artwork with varnish (it is desirable to apply varnish one year after the end of the work).

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