Interior paint: the choice of composition

When performing repairs, most people’s choices fall on coloring finishing materials, rather than paper materials. Especially popular painted coating that can be washed and does not give an unpleasant smell. However, most consumers do not know what kind of paint will be more suitable for repair work indoors. Let's take a closer look at the existing types of coloring finishing materials used for repairs in the premises, and the features of their acquisition.

First of all, choosing dyes, you need to clearly represent your requirements for the coating, because each paint has its own characteristics and characteristics.

The main advantages of colorful materials for work in the apartment are:

• Vapor permeability This is the most important factor, which is responsible for whether condensate will accumulate under the coating and whether harmful mold and fungus will appear there.
• Moisture resistance. All surfaces sometime have to be subjected to wet cleaning, especially if it is a room where the environment is very aggressive. It is because of this that the paint must be resistant to water procedures and remain the same in quality.
• Abrasion resistance. This quality especially applies to children's rooms or hallways, because there the walls are most often subjected to abrasion. If the paint quality, it will not lose its properties and external data, even if it is constantly in contact with human hands.

• UV light or burnout resistance. Usually, poor-quality compounds quickly lose their external properties, the color becomes faded, and on white surfaces ugly yellowness often appears, due to which restoration is required. Typically, the manufacturer notes this figure on the container, so be sure to pay attention to this nuance.
• Safety and environmental friendliness. Modern manufacturers put this feature in the first place. These paints are absolutely harmless. But the fakes of low quality are of great harm to human health, even after complete drying.

It is recommended to consider in detail the features of each type of paint separately. There are several types of paint:

• polyvinyl acetate;
• semi-permanent;
• polyester;
• plastisol dyes;
• non-flammable;
• electrically conductive;
• polymer cement;
• from polyurethane;
• tinting;
• plastisol coloring compositions.

Also highlight the main types of paint, which we consider in more detail.

This is one of the most high-quality and durable materials, but at the same time it is the most expensive. Silicone is the main binder component that creates such a strong coating that it is very difficult to mechanically damage it and even eliminate it if necessary. This paint has one very significant disadvantage - the price, which is quite high.

Even if the materials are not branded, their price for a standard three-kilogram jar can exceed 2000 rubles.However, if you do not focus your attention on the price, then silicone paints have a number of positive features.

The main qualities of silicone paints:

• High vapor permeability, due to which the coating is often called breathable. It is ideally suited for rooms with constant temperature changes, since condensate does not accumulate under it.
• Another advantage of silicone is its resistance to abrasion and burnout. Many manufacturers give a warranty period of service for their products, an average of twenty-five years, but sometimes the coverage lasts much longer.
• Silicone coating is absolutely not afraid of water, so you can safely wash it even with the use of strong detergents on an alkaline or chemical basis.
• An important quality for homes in which there are children or animals is the resistance of the coating to mechanical damage.
• Another interesting feature of silicone compounds is that they help you hide defects on the surface you are going to paint.

This material is difficult to call full paint.Its structure is more like plaster or putty, but it differs from them in that its consistency is more fluid, and the color gamut is extensive.

Structural interior paint is distinguished not only by its high resistance to a large number of impacts, but also by the original appearance. With this composition, you can create a texture pattern on the surface or a wall panel.

Especially popular are paints in which marble or granite chips are added. Due to them, a unique coating is created that is completely resistant to water and abrasion. But here there is a minus - If it becomes necessary to remove this paint from the surface, it will be very difficult.

Also, the disadvantages should be attributed to the high price and high consumption in the process of applying. But if you take into account the durability and resistance of the dried coating, the cost is not so critical.

This paint has another significant drawback - difficulties in applying. A person who does not have experience with this composition will not master the entire application technique from the first time. A few meters of coverage will be accurately spoiled before a certain skill is developed.

Today it is one of the most popular water-based paint on the market. Acrylic perfectly interacts with almost all surfaces. This paint is inferior to silicone counterparts in their strength, but can easily compete with more harmful oil formulations.

The advantages of this paint are:

• Lack of smell. Acrylic does not have a pungent odor and is completely safe both during application and after it has completely dried on the surface.
• Very good vapor permeability.
• Acrylic coating has a high resistance to abrasion.
• Compared to other paints, acrylic has a relatively low price.
• Acrylic paints have a large palette of colors for every taste.
• If you need to remove acrylic from the surface, it is very easy to do with a special remover.

However, despite all the abundance of their qualities, acrylic paint has its drawbacks:

• When interacting with alkaline or chemical solvents, a coating can not only lose its external qualities, but also completely dissolve.
• Given that acrylic is resistant to moisture, it is still not worth washing it with plenty of water and actively using detergents.
• The composition quickly loses its appearance and fade from the sun. This especially applies to paints with a glossy effect.
• Although acrylic paints interact with almost all surfaces, sometimes with certain types of surfaces acrylic has very poor adhesion. Be sure to clarify this nuance with the seller before you buy the material.

The main binding element of silicate compositions is liquid glass, possessing good characteristics:

• Full transmission of moisture from under the coating.
• It is resistant to most solvents. The composition is also not washed off with water.
• The material may cover irregularities and defects in the surface you are going to paint.
• The paint has a durable glossy shine.
• It does not fade under the influence of the sun, as it has resistance to ultraviolet.
• Since liquid glass itself is a cheap material, paints based on it have a low price.

However, a number of drawbacks are highlighted, which do not make it possible to use this paint in certain cases:

• Drying lasts a very long time even at room temperature. In some cases, the complete drying of the coating lasted about a week.
• If you are going to paint a metal surface with a silicate paint, you will have to abandon this idea, since liquid glass does not adhere to non-mineral surfaces.
• After drying, the coating can cause cracks due to the fact that it has poor ductility.
• Silicate paint is difficult to apply and may require sufficient experience in this matter. Because of these characteristics, silicate is less in demand among buyers, despite its good characteristics.

Latex paints are one of the most resistant and durable coatings. Naturally, their quality affects the cost. This material does not have any special differences, except for those peculiar to silicone and silicate,which possess rather high adhesion with any surface.

There are a number of manufacturers of paints for interior applications, which have a high rating and are impressive in their quality and reliability.

In the manufacture of silicone paint the main leader is the brand "Tikkurila". Materials of this brand have a relatively high price. Those who do not want to spend a lot of money, you need to pay attention to the brand Elkon. The products of this line have good characteristics, and it is relatively cheap.

If you decide to paint the ceiling, then you should use the products Halo and Dufa. They produce a special paint for finishing the ceilings. Customers who have tried this brand assure that the coating on the surface is durable and easy to clean. Of course, many consumers when choosing paints rely on such quality as environmental friendliness. The Tikkurila and Dufa trademarks produce harmless silicone coatings.

Considering the texture paint, you can select several reliable brands that produce them. The first place is occupied by the common brand. Amourcolor. In quality, it is similar to Dali. With the help of this brand of coloring materials you can make a very interesting and unique interior. This product is highly durable and of good quality. Manufacturers offer consumers three types of products:

• Perlata - composition based on water and including pigments identical to pearls. This paint will bring an element of chic into the interior, and it is also an absolutely eco-friendly material.
• Escenta saturated with semitones that attract the eye and fascinate with its beauty.
• Tactite characterized by the fact that after drying on the surface becomes similar to marble mosaic.

Another reliable brand of texture compositions is considered Paritet decor. This line is known for its high quality materials. Their products have a wide range. Consider some of the options that they offer:

• Matiere creates an imitation of real wood or luxurious fabric. These paints ideally blend into any environment and bring luxury to it.
• Marrakech - This is a combination of ancient technology and modern materials. Thanks to these compositions, harmony and comfort are felt in the interior. This decorative coating is ideal for the Moroccan style.
• Les perles. This mixture, whose composition includes a special substance - mother of pearl. Such coatings evoke thoughts of the ocean, sky, beauty and purity with their smooth transitions in color.
• Craquelee. This cover creates an imitation of an old canvas. This mixture will be very useful for the decoration of the walls in the old style.

When choosing a manufacturer of acrylic, the consumer may be faced with a fairly wide choice of lines. The most popular of them are:

• Dulux. This line not only specializes in acrylic compositions, but also belongs to the AkzoNobel group, which is the world leader in the production of high-quality paints and varnishes. If you are considering how to choose a coating for applying to drywall, plaster and other surfaces such as wallpaper for painting, then the ideal solution for you would be Dulux Matt. This composition has almost no unpleasant smell and dries quickly in just a few hours. Another nice feature is that the surface, covered with paint, can be subjected to wet cleaning.

• Another quality line of acrylic compounds is Sniezka. This line is the second in production of paints in Poland. This brand has a fairly extensive range of paints and varnishes and various coatings for walls and ceilings, including lime, plaster and cement mixes. This product is resistant to moisture.
• One of their products is water dispersion paint. "Sniezka Ultra Biel". In its composition there is a suspension of pigments with high whiteness. With this emulsion you can paint virtually any surface indoors. The painted surface will be very long in its whiteness. These products are in great demand both in Russia and abroad.

• For the production of silicate paint there are two main enterprises: "Ceresite ST54" and "Tikkurila." Ceresite is a compound that can be used for both external and internal use.Its great advantage is its resistance to the formation of mold and mildew, as well as vapor resistance. There is a possibility of tinting this composition, with which you can achieve any shade. This is also a very big plus, because the base paint color is white. This company is of high quality.
• Company "Tikkurila" also produces quality products. From their range can be distinguished composition "Finngard", used for interior work. This mixture is made on the basis of white liquid glass with a matte texture.

Tikkurila, Caparol, Dulux and OLIMP are considered reliable brands for the production of latex products. Consider the most popular line - Tikkurila. This Finnish brand has proven itself. The compositions are produced in cans in volumes of 0.9 l, 2.7 l. and 9 liters. The compositions of this brand are highly hiding. For example, their interior coating, the Joker, creates a velvety effect on the surface, and the Luya model is highly resistant to mold.

With such an abundance of options for coloring materials and manufacturers, it is very difficult for the consumer to choose a paint that would meet his expectations.So how do you choose exactly what would fit you perfectly, and what should you pay your attention to when choosing?

Each composition is designed to cover a specific surface. For example, paint designed for walls will not be suitable for application to the floor. You must choose coverage for a specific purpose.

The conditions in which the material will be used are also important. If you are going to decorate the bathroom, then you need a coating that is resistant to moisture and the appearance of fungus and mold. If you decide to paint the walls in the nursery, then the ideal solution would be such a composition that is not exposed to mechanical damage.

Check the documentation before buying paints for window frames, floor and wall tiles, stone, parquet, plinths, rubber coatings, glass walls, doors, because fake will be different after applying not only externally, it will also negatively affect your health. You should not save money by buying the cheapest material. Believe, the result that you will see after the application and complete drying of the composition,It will be much nicer than money saved.

Quality paint you can apply to the glass wall, bark or any other surface. She will approach the brick. Ceramic tiles, covered with paint, looks very stylish. Of course, you must first remove rust, if any.

Summing up, it should be noted that the dye materials for interior work today are very popular. They can transform your interior.

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