All about painting imitation timber

Wood is a material vulnerable to external factors. To extend the service life of an imitation timber product, it is recommended to paint both for high-quality facades and for improving the surface of the walls and ceiling inside the premises.

Also, they often resort to painting imitation of a bar if it is necessary to give the surface a certain color or texture. Through this approach, it is possible not only to make it more original, but also to prevent the material from drying out, cracking or losing its appearance.

Basically, the walls of the facades and interiors of a country house are trimmed with clapboard. With its help, it is possible to create the illusion that the house was assembled from lumber material. This method of imitation of timber is used everywhere when performing various works on the arrangement of facades or interiors.

Staining imitation from a bar may be required for a number of reasons:

• wood is a combustible material, and varnish or paint can improve the fire resistance of lumber;
• wood is subject to decay, painted wood does not deteriorate;
• paints protect wood from moisture and provide an opportunity for wet cleaning.

Also, by painting imitation of timber, you can update the interior design and make the atmosphere more comfortable.

Carrying out work on finishing facades or internal surfaces of a house requires compliance with the following rules:

• mix the paint in the proportions indicated by the manufacturer on the package;
• to apply the composition, you will need to purchase the necessary tool: a brush, roller or a special apparatus;
• to prevent the appearance of irregularities and smudges, it is recommended to do the work carefully, dipping the brush into half of the bristles into the composition;
• in the case of large volumes of work, it is worth giving preference to a spray gun.

Most often, special paints are used to perform finishing work. The products of the manufacturer Tikkurila are popular. If you look at the composition of such paints, you can note several nuances.

• Oil beige paints are useful for painting the walls inside the house in order to maximize the protection of the material. Additionally, it is necessary to take into account that such paints dry for a long time. Finally, the composition emits a pungent and unpleasant odor, which will take additional time to weather. Experts recommend not using such paints in children's rooms.
• Alkyd paints will allow you to achieve the desired shade of the surface, as well as increase the performance of the material.
• Acrylic paints can be used to decorate the facades of the house. Distinctive properties: high performance characteristics, reliability, ease of use. If desired, using such compositions, you can paint the rooms in the house.

The lining is mainly painted white. If we talk about a transparent coating, then paint manufacturers are ready to offer a large selection of various high quality compositions to ensure the protective properties of the lining.

Experts advise to carry out interior decoration using water-based paints. Such materials have a high level of environmental friendliness and do not harm human health, which is very important.

When choosing a suitable paint, it is recommended to pay attention to the design of the room and your own preferences. If it is necessary to improve the protective properties of the material, but at the same time it is necessary to preserve the texture of the wood, it is worth choosing transparent compositions. Otherwise, you can give preference to pigmented paints for wood.

When choosing a method of finishing with a paint and varnish coating, it is recommended to use a special staining technology to make the imitation of a bar more attractive. If there is no need to repaint the lining, it is better to slightly change its tone towards a lighter or darker shade. For this, glaze is suitable.

Paint is an independent composition that not only ensures the preservation of the appearance of the tree, but also protects the material from external influences and extends its service life.

Inside the house, the atmosphere directly depends on how the painting is done. To achieve the desired result and make the room more comfortable, you can use the original painting of the walls under the timber. The advantage of sawn timber is that it retains its decorative properties well and for a long time. Tinting imitation of timber with paints, varnish or oil is performed in several stages. Each is worth considering in detail.

Before you start painting the walls, you must first treat the surface. For this it is worth taking into account the following recommendations.

1. A thin layer of material will need to be removed first to prevent the paint or varnish from peeling off later. This is done with sandpaper or by sanding.
2. The next step is to thoroughly clean the surface from dust, burrs and other types of wood deformation. To do this, it is recommended to use a damp cloth, vacuum cleaner.
3. If you plan to treat a wooden surface with opaque compounds, you can make small indentations in the material with a stiff brush. They will help to emphasize its naturalness.
4. After completing the previous work, it is worth thinking about protecting the surface. This is done by applying antiseptics and special impregnations to it, which prevent the process of decay and extend the life of the product. It is especially important to consider this point for rooms with high humidity levels.
5. If desired, you can additionally prime the surface to improve the adhesion properties of the material.

When the impregnation with soil compounds is completed, it remains to wait for the tree to dry out, and you can start painting.

Experts recommend painting wood in two or three coats.

The work should be done in this sequence.

1. First of all, after surface preparation, it is necessary to dilute the coloring composition in a large container. It is recommended to dilute the paint taking into account the required proportions in order to achieve the desired color and consistency.
2. When the paint is stirred care should be taken in the selection of suitable tools. The composition can be applied with a brush, roller or special equipment - a spray gun.
3. The third stage is the application of the coloring composition. It is worth starting work from the ceiling, gradually decreasing. If a brush has been chosen for staining, it is not recommended to dip it entirely in the container. This will help avoid smudges.
4. Apply paint to the surface with a thin layer, and also during the application of the composition, it is necessary to monitor the uniformity of the coating and paint over even the most inaccessible areas.
5. When the first coat is dry, the second can be applied. The drying time of the composition can be found on the packaging.

The application of the second and subsequent layers is carried out taking into account the same requirements and recommendations that were prescribed in the scheme.

The standard application of varnish to the surface of wood is no different from the method of applying paint. First, the surface is treated with an antiseptic, then the surface is covered with a varnish. However, if you wish, you can use another option for applying varnish, which will help make the decor of the timber more original.

1. Apply the base coat of varnish. Particular attention should be paid to the grooves in the wood surface.
2. Remove a couple of millimeters after the first layer has dried. This is done with a sandpaper or other suitable tool. You do not need to touch the grooves, the varnish should remain in them.
3. Clean the surface from dust formed after sanding.
4. Apply a second coat of varnish.

When the composition is dry, the texture of the wood surface will become distinct and bright.

The procedure for exterior painting of imitation of timber differs little from the technology of interior decoration. It also does not require special skills and special equipment, but if possible, it is better to entrust the work to professionals. Before painting, it is necessary to grind the surface, clean it and cover it with protective compounds.

Next, you should start applying the facade paint. The coloring composition is thoroughly mixed and placed in the spray gun.

When doing work with your own hands, it is worth considering several features:

• use of protective equipment;
• finishing in calm and clear weather;
• priming the surface before finishing.

Often, bright colors are used when decorating facades. With their help, it is possible to get beautiful household blocks, as well as to embellish residential buildings. In the case of neutral natural colors, it will be possible to attract attention with a bold shade of the roof.

Despite the fact that the imitation of the timber has an attractive appearance, to ensure the protection of the lumber and extend its service life, it is worth taking care of the staining of the wood surface. And if in the case of interior decoration the goal is predominantly decorative, then when painting facades it shifts to a protective and practical one.

You can learn how to correctly paint the imitation of a bar from the following video.