How to paint a wooden country house outside?

Paint is considered one of the most common finishing materials. It is used for interior and exterior decoration. In the article we will tell you how you can paint a wooden house to get an excellent result, as well as how to choose the right color.

On sale you will find compounds for outdoor and indoor use. Products belonging to the first type have a wider temperature range and increased resistance to moisture.

Also, paints for the facade of wooden houses should have the following characteristics.

1. Excellent adhesive properties.
2. Resistant to shock, scratches and other external damage.
3. High mechanical durability will help maintain the integrity of the coating when exposed to wind.
4. Resistant to sunlight.
5. Good vapor permeability.
6. Special components are added to the composition. Thanks to them, the paint retains its color and elasticity with a sharp change in temperature.
7. Resistant to washout.
8. In order for the paint to stay on the walls of the cottage for a long time, it must have the ability to maintain brightness and color saturation from year to year.
9. Excellent water-repellent qualities (to avoid the formation of mold and decay).
10. High elasticity after drying.
11. Resistant to atmospheric changes.

Initially, conventional exterior compositions were used to paint wooden facades. After that, trade marks began to designate special products with the word "facade". Now the second name is used more often.

The companies offer various options for paints and varnishes to choose from. Products differ in composition and properties. To paint a house made of wood with your own hands, you need to know the differences between paintwork materials.

Compounds of this type have the ability to penetrate into the outer layer of wood to a depth of 4 to 7 millimeters. This quality protects the walls from the negative effects of the environment, as well as from bacteria, fungus and mold.

Trademarks offer 2 types of formulations:

• an opaque coating material is capable of completely overlapping the structure of a natural material, while maintaining the natural relief;

• Glazing paints have a transparent texture, with their help you can protect walls without hiding the natural pattern.

This type of product has excellent weather resistance, while a layer of acrylate paint allows air to pass through without interfering with natural air exchange. High-quality compositions can boast of remarkable elasticity, so that the paint does not crack with a slight deformation of the facade.

To get a unique color, mix several homogeneous compounds, experimenting with shades.

Alkyd paints are highly water-repellent. The material dries up in a very short period of time (from 20 to 30 minutes), due to which the composition does not have time to penetrate deep into the wood. The paint layer is short-lived, however, it is able to withstand low temperatures around 30 degrees below zero.

The last type of paint, which we will consider, has established itself as a high-quality and reliable coating.The product is remarkably absorbed into wood and protects walls from the damaging effects of the atmosphere.

Despite the many benefits, there are also downsides. It will take a day for the layer to dry completely, after which the coating acquires a matte structure. At the same time, paint for outdoor work is also used for painting plywood and other finishing materials.

When choosing a color for a country house adhere to the following guidelines.

1. The colors of the external and internal cladding should be in harmony with each other.
2. Be sure to consider the exterior style. Each decor is characterized by certain color combinations.
3. Each shade has specific visual properties. Light colors visually increase the size of the room, so it is better to choose them for painting small garden houses. Dark and saturated colors can be chosen when facing large residential buildings.
4. The colors for the house are chosen taking into account the personal preferences of the residents. Residents should be comfortable and pleasant. Also, the choice of color depends not only on the character of the client. Women make a choice in favor of pastel and delicate colors (pink, purple and other similar options). Men prefer dark and classic options (brown, gray). For families, universal tones (green, white, beige) are better suited.

• A trendy sage shade. A delicate and pleasant light green tone remains popular this season. This shade looks great in a duet with bright, dark and light colors. The shade gives the interior freshness and naturalness. Sage color will suit most popular exterior styles. The shade will look great with other soft tones and light options (blue, lilac, lilac, cream, white, pale pink, and others).

• Stylish gray shades. The gray color comes in many different shades. It is a versatile color that remains relevant from year to year. Gray tones have elegance, rigor and originality. They are often combined with bright colors (red, orange, blue, purple) to create expressive designs. Painting from several shades of gray also looks great.

• Gray and brown colors. The above two colors look great in tandem. Versatile tones will grab attention and look impressive against any background. To create a contrast effect, designers combine shades with different saturations. Designers note that this combination will remain relevant for a long time. A great option for both classic and modern styles.

• An original duet with shades of red. The shade of Marsala has remained popular since last season. This shade gives expressiveness and luxury to the design. It will look great when paired with brown and its varied tones. Bright scarlet colors are also used to decorate wooden houses. Now the option of combining red tones with green is rapidly gaining popularity. A non-standard tandem of two opposite colors will not be overlooked. This combination of shades is chosen to emphasize the unusual shape of the building.

The house is in deep brown color. The idea of ​​combining light and dark colors is always relevant.

A good example of a duet of gray and brown colors.

Stylish home design. Sage shade combined with white.

In the next video, you will learn which paint is best to paint the house outside and how to do it correctly.