The subtleties of choosing paint for wood

Wood is a very good material that is in demand in construction and decoration. Its advantages contribute to the improvement of the appearance of various surfaces.

One of the most frequently used finishing options for this material is staining, for the successful implementation of which you need to carefully select the coloring composition.

It is not difficult to decorate living rooms with paints and varnishes. In this case, it is only necessary to strictly observe certain conditions.

The choice of design ideas is quite large, and this pleases many consumers.

Before considering the advantages and disadvantages of individual varieties of paint for wood, you need to find out what are the mandatory requirements for any formulations.

They are as follows:

• elimination of the appearance of cracks;
• prevention of fungal (especially mold) infection;

• maintaining a favorable appearance in any situation;

• Durability (including high resistance to mechanical stress).

If at least one of these requirements is not met, it can be considered that the composition was selected incorrectly. Poor processing leads to the same result as a complete lack of processing - a couple of years will pass, and the wood will darken and crack.

Unlike coating metal, stone or brick, for wood it is imperative to use not only a coloring composition, but also a special oil and varnish.

Wood paint is often a special coating for exterior façade work. Such a material effectively restrains the effects of moisture and is not subject to destruction, even if the sun's rays strongly heat the surface.

• Acrylic the base is environmentally friendly, has no unpleasant odor and does not block the natural pores of the wood. It gives the coloring composition the ability to resist cold weather, with its help you will model absolutely any shade. The water base, unlike synthetic materials, is safe for human health. Acrylic paint is also suitable for interior work; when painting the floor, it is chosen because the necessary components can be mixed quite easily.

You should also constantly protect it from contact with any kind of moisture.

• For wooden doors can be used perchlorovinyl paint XB-161. All dyes of this type give a rich, dense color, dry quickly and thoroughly "set" to the surface. The XB-161 formulation provides for the introduction of copious portions of plasticizers. Normal temperatures during operation of the composition range from -20 to +40 degrees.

Aggressive environment is easily tolerated by paint, but make sure that the substrate is sufficiently well prepared and free of cracks or chips.

It is not allowed to paint wood with perchlorovinyl mixtures over acrylic paints, lime, silicate and organosilicon coatings for any purpose.

• Coloring compositions in spray cans good in that they allow you to reliably prevent typical problems - the formation of smudges and the difficulty of forming layers uniform in thickness throughout the entire structure. In addition, spray paints are always fast drying. Manufacturers use nitroenamel, alkyd components and acrylic resins as a chemical base for them. Each modern recipe is worked out to the smallest detail, and you can use all these types of coloring compositions with almost no restrictions.

• By choosing acrylic based spray, you can use it for external work, and when painting room walls and interior items. It will take a maximum of 20 minutes for one layer to dry and acquire all the necessary properties. Such a coating almost does not fade, it serves for a long time. The variety of appearance is impressive, you can safely choose even wenge colors.

• Water repellent paint for wood, it is recommended for rooms with a high degree of humidity. Compositions of various types fall into this category, but water-dispersion paints are recognized as the best in terms of the ratio of practical qualities. They are absolutely safe for humans and animals, capable of having a glossy or matte appearance after application. This paint makes it easy to maintain an optimal microclimate in any room.

• If you do not trust industrial products and want to make a completely safe dye yourself, you will do milk paint (there are a number of similar formulations). In addition to skim milk, her recipe includes alcoholic vinegar, hydrated lime and certain mineral pigments, the specific types of which depend on the purpose of the paint.

• Brown paint, reminiscent of the surface of rosewood, looks elegant and noble in almost any interior. Enamel can also have this shade, although in terms of chemical composition and other parameters, it is very far from paints in the usual sense. After applying the enamel layer, the base together with it should be subjected to heat treatment in order to form the most durable and resistant to destructive effects of the coating. The most reliable wear-resistant paint for wood does not require such processing, but its protective properties are somewhat weakened. It is because of the low resistance to wear and mechanical stress that all water-based paints cannot be used for wooden floors.

• Two-component paint for wood, regardless of the specific composition, it is often better than one that contains only one component. So, polyurethane mixtures form few smudges (and if the technology is observed, they do not form them at all), they can easily tolerate even significant mechanical stress.

The amount of paint consumed per 1 sq. m. of wooden surface, always more than when painting metal, plastic or even stone, because the tree actively absorbs the dye. The exact figure is determined taking into account the dilution of the mixture, the complexity of the geometric shape of the surface, the number of layers, previous processing and other factors. Corrections for moisture and porosity of a particular wood sample can be neglected.

The type of coloring composition is also taken into account, the preliminary application of a primer reduces the need for it.

Inside the house, the color tone can be very different, it is dictated by design considerations. For any work, including outdoor, the choice of wood color requires a preliminary definition of tasks. If you need to harmoniously combine the building with the surrounding landscapes, it is advisable to use green and brown tones, and if desired, red and orange dyes are used to highlight the house as much as possible (both individually and in various combinations).

In addition to these tasks, a design solution may have other functions: masking external imperfections of a building, visually changing the geometry of structures, enhancing or reducing natural illumination. In hot areas, it is advisable to cover the roof and other facade details with light paints.and if you live in colder climates, dark surfaces are the preferred choice.

Both outside the house and inside (albeit to a lesser extent) thick juicy tones fade much faster than less saturated... Therefore, light shades should be used to paint a wooden wall or terrace open to the sun. But keep in mind that white paint can quickly turn yellow.In addition, it is very difficult to notice the appearance of dust on a gray surface, and even after many years it can only slightly change its shade.

In an effort to create a sense of the maximum size of the building, architects constantly use light, almost transparent paints. Designers follow their example when it is necessary to visually enlarge a separate room or part of it. At the same time, along with the demonstration of an exquisite interior, the laws of color compatibility must be observed.

If the structure (product, architectural element) has a complex geometric shape, it must also be painted in light colors. Highlighting with bright colors is advisable for items of simple configuration that do not have small details.

A yellow or gold wall is perfectly combined with a window and door, which are made of dark wood. But in most cases, decorators use a more traditional option - they combine white and black paints in the interior according to the principle of contrast. Outside white walls are most beautiful with lots of greenery. But the gray tone in this solution seems dull and expressionless. It is preferable to set off the brightest elements of the design.

Matte paint cannot provide such an elegant shine as glossy paint, but on the other hand it does not mask the texture of the material itself. This point is especially important for dyeing wood.... It concerns not only the design of the facade walls, but also the creation of art crafts. Translucent paint gives a similar effect, revealing the original texture even more. Glazing paints and varnishes can be initially tinted or non-tinted; in the first case, it is required to find out how safe the used color is.

It is important to remember that the choice of a specific paint is determined by the characteristics and functions of the wood surfaces to be finished.

• A fairly wide range of dyes can be used for stairs inside the house. When the original design of the wood is very elegant, and you do not want to hide it, you should use not paint, but varnish with a glossy or matte effect. Light paints applied without preliminary priming of the surface will help to maintain the texture. Along with these parameters, fast drying and the absence of persistent concentrated odors are quite important.

• It is necessary to cover the steps with a composition characterized by the highest possible mechanical stability. If your staircase is located outside the home or will be used primarily outdoors, it is recommended to use wood paint for outdoor use.

• Difficulties are often caused by the choice of paint for windows, since they are very diverse and differ in their characteristics.Mandatory requirements for painting the outside of the window are resistance to moisture and cold, effective resistance to microorganisms, slight abrasion and fading even under severe operating conditions.

• When a paint does not meet these requirements, it cannot be called serviceable. But the level of toxicity is not so critical, so you can safely choose the coating that is most resistant to various factors. Ask how plastic the paint will be, because it will have to experience many temperature changes.

Before painting a tree, there are several important points to consider:

• the breed of the processed structure;
• the conditions under which the product is applied (will be applied);
• whether the coating is applied for the first time or over a previous layer;
• what should be the appearance of the surface after painting - transparent or not transmitting light at all.

Opaque wood dye mixes almost always belong to one of three groups: alkyd, acrylic or oil.

• Alkyd paint It can easily survive even Siberian frosts and dries quickly, but it is not suitable if you need to deeply soak the tree. Typically, such compositions are needed to decorate a street door, window frame or facade.

• Acrylic resin based paint considered more modern and practical, but its cost is quite high. The expense is justified if you want a completely kid-safe playroom or outdoor structure. The wood will "breathe", and you can apply acrylic paint not only with a brush, but also with any other tool.

• Oil paints practically out of use due to their toxicity, low compatibility with other dyes (when re-staining), unpleasant odor and high risk of smudges. In addition, these dye mixtures are more expensive than the more convenient acrylic paints.

• For decor you need to choose glazing compoundsthat protect wood from the destructive effects of the environment. The advantage of such substances is the formation of the thickest outer layer. Deep penetration into the material and the impossibility of water damage to the painted surface are very important when finishing the external surfaces of a building.

Construction paints are produced by many firms, but not all produce really high-quality and worthy products. Attention is drawn to the products of the Finnish company Tikkurila, which for many years have been occupying one of the leading positions in the Russian market. Among the paints presented under this brand, silicone mixtures are most often bought.... Skillful use allows you to give the painted surface not only a glossy or matte sheen, but even imitation of textures such as satin and mother-of-pearl.

Scandinavian developments allow steam to pass through, which means that moisture stagnation will not occur. They will last a long time, are completely safe for people and nature, practically not subject to destruction by mechanical stress. Consumers note such positive aspects of these coatings as minimal pollution and relatively low material consumption.

For the facades of private houses, paints are widely used for brand "Caparol", because it is not difficult to choose a dye of a suitable tone for you. At the same time, there is no need to worry about the service life, environmental and sanitary safety of the coating. Most often, glaze is used, which allows you to finish external structures - roofs, upholstery materials, enclosing elements, frames, wooden gates and shutters. There are solutions in the Caparol line that allow you to preserve the texture and color of wood to the maximum..

Slovenian company Belinka produces a wide range of paints and products that protect the surface of wood. All of them are designed to emphasize the natural texture, you can give the surface any tone you want. Toplasur UV Plus blocks UV rays very well and transforms the look of wood with the most sought-after colors. Judging by the reviews, the first layer requires a lot of paint, but it is he who allows you to focus on the structure of the tree.

German paints Zobel fully comply with the requirements of Russian standards and practical conditions of use. Even with strong exposure to cold, they show themselves from the best side., the undoubted advantage is also the ability to tint the paint individually.

Products and services by Biofa considered quite perfect, but it must be borne in mind that it looks more like oil for processing wood with a coloring effect, and not like paint. It is possible to apply such compositions only on a well-planed and sanded surface.

Dufa company represents a fairly wide range of coloring compositions. All of them are water-based (environmentally friendly) and can be selected for specific conditions of use. On the market there are both moisture resistant (requiring tinting) and the brightest coloring compositions. Reviews of the products of this company are extremely positive.

Sikkens for about two centuries it has been producing excellent paints and varnishes that allow you to go beyond standard solutions and create a truly original interior. Users note the ease of finding the right shades, very favorable prices and ease of use of varnishes and paints from this manufacturer.

Consider several good options for coloring wood with different compositions.

For the terrace, you need to select the paint individually, taking into account all the features of a particular wood species as accurately as possible. There is no doubt that open areas of wood need to be painted darker so that street dirt and dust have less negative impact. Moreover, for an interior board, such a requirement is not always made, but only for design reasons.

Antique staining does not always mean using a patina effect, but darker and more saturated tones should be used in it. The picture clearly shows how they replace the original light wood background.

You can choose from reds, lilacs, yellows or greens - they all look equally attractive.

You will see the wood painting technology in the next video.