Tikkurila wall paint: features of choice

In addition to decorating walls by pasting wallpaper, staining is often used in the interior. Wall paint provides freedom of choice with its varied color palette, ease of application to the surface and the ability to quickly repaint in a different color. On the Russian market, Tikkurila holds a special place among paints and varnishes.

The quality of the result obtained, the appearance of the interior as a whole and the service life depend on the selection of material for finishing. Such important features as the durability and safety of dyes are primarily determined by its composition. Depending on it, there are several main types of Tikkurila paint with different characteristics, on the basis of which the necessary option is selected.

• Water-based composition is popular in the building materials market due to its valuable characteristics. Its advantages include easy and reliable coloring of various types of surfaces, lack of reaction to alkali and fire safety. In addition, the finish coat, when properly painted, has an excellent appearance, and the price pleases buyers. Tikkuril water-based paint can only be applied to a wall previously painted with a similar composition or a clean surface, which is a slight drawback.
• Alkyd composition Tikkurila paints are subdivided into enamel and oil paints. But the latter are not used for wall decoration due to the presence of drying oil in them. But the enamel variety is suitable for these purposes due to its resistance to UV rays and a high drying rate. It shows its characteristics especially well on wooden surfaces.

• Silicate paints have many specific features that distinguish them from other species. First of all, it is resistance to the occurrence of mold and mildew, heat resistance and water repellency. Unfortunately, due to the presence of alkali in the composition and a poor palette, the work and selection of colors becomes difficult.
• Adhesive group the most budgetary and at the same time the lowest in terms of resistance to moisture. It is distinguished by its ease of application and environmentally friendly composition. But it has a significant drawback: in a poorly ventilated room, mold forms on the painted surface.

In addition to the specific features discussed above, there are several main criteria that must be met for paint:

• easy application;
• quick-drying composition;
• lack of a pungent odor;
• durability and long service life.

Any building materials must necessarily comply with safety standards, especially if they are used for interior decoration of an apartment. All types of Tikkurila paints and varnishes are environmentally friendly and harmless. In addition, their assortment includes such types of paints as latex, PVA and acrylic. They are considered the most suitable for residential use due to their safe composition and vapor permeability.

The property of vapor permeability ensures the maintenance of a comfortable air humidity, therefore, such finishing materials can be used in bathrooms. A safe composition implies the use of harmless components. Tikkurila paint does not provoke allergies in adults and children, which has been confirmed by numerous tests.

Before buying, you need to make sure that the paint will endure long-term operation in the apartment, that is, it will withstand the influence of ultraviolet rays and weak mechanical stress. In addition, the surface must be cleaned, which means it must be resistant to detergents. Tikkurila Euro Pesto 10 does an excellent job with frequent washing. The resulting washable surface is not subject to even strong cleaning agents.

The choice of finishing materials not least depends on the type of premises. For the bathroom, you need moisture-resistant materials, for the kitchen - heat-resistant materials, for the bedroom - safe and vapor-permeable, and for the hallway - wear-resistant materials.

Tikkurila paint is able to satisfy any need of buyers:

• Euro 3 is perfect for children and hospitals;
• Remontti Assa is used in places where constant cleaning is required, for example, in the kitchen;
• Finngard is often used to paint the walls of shops and supermarkets.

The shade of the future coating - another selection criterion - is determined depending on the degree of illumination of the room. On the one hand, bright rooms need special protection from the sun's rays. On the other hand, you can use a different palette for them: from white to graphite. Conversely, poorly lit small rooms are best painted in light, warm colors. And in good artificial light, the choice of color is not limited to anything.

The choice of color is also influenced by the style direction of the interior and the general purpose of the room. Brown shades in the bedroom give comfort, coziness and tranquility. Yellow accents in the kitchen will energize and cheer up in the morning. Neutral tones are often used as the main one, it is easiest to combine other colors with them.

An important criterion that is often overlooked is the presence of gloss. Glossy paint looks impressive and is capable of reflecting light, thereby making the room brighter. But, unlike it, matte hides the unevenness and roughness of the walls. Professional designers are able to harmoniously combine these two opposing characteristics and create interesting designs.

Here are examples of Tikkurila products that meet all of the above guidelines and have great reviews:

• Siro Mat refers to a matte finish that contains mainly light shades in the line;
• Taika has collected in its palette gold and silver shades with a glossy effect;
• Magnetic is used for decorative painting in a matte deep gray color;
• Joker is used to paint plastered walls in rich, vibrant colors.

In conclusion, it can be noted that you should not save money when choosing wall paint, but you also do not need to overpay. It is best to contact a specialized store, which will help you with any question. After all, a competent choice of this product will allow you to enjoy the view of the room for a long time.

You will learn how to correctly combine Tikkurila wall paints in the next video.