Bathroom paint: how to choose the best option?

Painting is one of the most inexpensive and not the most difficult to use types of wall decoration in the bathroom or toilet. At the same time, you should not assume that this type of finish will look too uninteresting and overly boring, because you can always competently combine the colors of the existing paint, as well as choose different ways of decorating the surface for the space. And painted walls can look quite modern and solid.

Painting a bathroom space can be a great alternative to tiling. Perhaps to some of the townsfolk, this option will seem boring, but with the correct selection of shading solutions and a certain type of materials, painted surfaces can look very original.

This finishing method has its own significant advantages:

• low price;
• lack of significant physical activity during application;
• such work can be carried out independently, without the help of a specialist;
• it does not take too long to paint;
• has huge possibilities for catchy decoration.

The surfaces of the bathroom can be painted completely, or it can be interesting to combine with the decoration with tiles, plastic or glass. Sections of the walls around the bathtub itself, shower, all mixers can be revetted with more modern materials.

Not every paint product is suitable for your bathroom renovation. Certain requirements for resistance to moisture, vapor permeability, resistance to various substances, ease of maintenance, properties of resisting bacteria must be presented to such compositions. And also such paint should be quick-drying.

The technical characteristics of all products are indicated on the packaging itself and on the container in which the paint is sold. The category of water resistance can be found in all types of modern dyes: water-dispersion, alkyd, acrylic, and even oil.

Oil and alkyd products have good adhesion, the walls painted with them are perfectly washed, in addition, they also have a characteristic pungent and pungent odor that cannot fade for a very long time, and oil products will then dry for a very long time.

In this regard, water-based paint can be considered the best., it can be used not only for the bathroom, and therefore most often consumers choose it. After application to very high-quality dried walls, the paint can penetrate quite deeply into the pores of the coating and will not flake off even after numerous dampening and subsequent drying.

The product, which contains antibacterial components, will not allow fungus and various types of mold to manifest freely on damp walls. You must also always remember that not all those paints that can be classified as waterproof will not have an unbearable smell. This can make them difficult to use in an enclosed space, so it is better to opt for odorless dyes.

If the bathroom design you like does not allow you to choose a water-based emulsion, which happens very rarely due to the huge assortment of all kinds of shades, then you can choose any other water-repellent paint for this kind of premises.

To guarantee reliable adhesion of the paint to the base of the wall, a deep priming of a well-dried wall with special moisture-repellent primers is necessary, and this priming is best repeated 2-3 times. Only after completing all the preparatory procedures can you start painting the walls.

Bathroom paints are divided into several types, which differ in their characteristics.

This type of dyes has a chic assortment of all kinds of colors and colors. The surface of the room painted by them is resistant to various types of pollution. Such paint qualitatively repels water and can be used on surfaces where there is close contact with moisture, the painted wall can be actively wiped with a damp cloth. The coloring composition is easy to apply. Depending on the quality of the components, paints can be divided into several groups.

• Acrylic. A moisture-resistant acrylic-based product will have many advantages. The paint adheres perfectly to the surface and dries quickly; good level of elasticity, cracks will not form on this coating; long service life, resistance to moisture, various reagents (and to substances that will be used for high-quality care) and sudden changes in temperature.

For this reason, acrylic is the best choice for walls, floors and metal surfaces in a bathroom. Acrylic dyes are considered to be so resistant to water that they are chosen not only for decorating walls in a wet room, but also for stylish renewal of the old enamel coating of the bathtub itself.

• Silicate and silicone. When choosing a coloring composition for the bathroom, you can also consider the option of buying a composition with silicone, with silicate. Both of these options have high water and dirt-repellent qualities, but at the same time this coating does not lose air permeability. A significant drawback of this kind of paints for a bathroom or a bathroom is their rather high cost, they have a price much higher than acrylic products. But such a high price will certainly pay off one day, because this coating will serve you almost 2 times longer than conventional formulations.

• Latex. Latex-based products include special dispersion particles of synthetic rubber. After the paint is applied to a certain surface, the water will quickly evaporate, and the latex particles will immediately begin to form an elastic film that adheres tightly to any surface.

The use of this kind of paint for bathrooms is especially advised, since the painted surface becomes water-repellent and durable. In addition, such a quick-drying paint does not have a nasty and pungent odor.

• Mineral. Such paints for bathrooms and toilets may include components of cement or hydrated lime. Coatings made from these paints will be resistant to moisture, but, alas, they will not last long enough. Therefore, mineral dyes these days are rarely used for high-quality repairs in the bathroom.

The only advantage of this type of paint is considered to be reasonable prices.Therefore, if you need to make repairs in the bathroom as inexpensive as possible for the budget, then this is one of the best options. However, at the same time, you need to be prepared for the fact that in two years the coverage will have to be renewed.

The main advantages of this type of product are:

• not very high price compared to other popular analogues;
• ease of use;
• environmental friendliness;
• complete absence of odors;
• dries quickly after the application process;
• the absence of the possibility of loss of color under the influence of the rays of the sun.

Water-based decorative product has the required viscosity in order to create interesting patterns on the surface of the walls using a special tool. Designers are well aware of such possibilities and therefore such decorative compositions are widely used in the design of the most complex decorative compositions.

Water emulsion can be painted in any desired color by adding pigments to it. This will allow you to get the desired shade that will harmoniously fit into the style of the room.

It is important not to forget that before you start covering the bathroom from the inside with such a composition, you must first treat the surface with a primer against the fungus, since there are no such components in the paint. This paint will adhere best to plaster.

This paint, besides the bathroom, can be chosen for painting swimming pools. It was invented to increase resistance to prolonged exposure to water and is most often bought for finishing baths and saunas, since it prevents the appearance of fungus and protects the surface from bacteria. The compositions are durable, they are not afraid of serious damage.

The surfaces painted with them are very easy to clean., have a high degree of protection against UV, water and atmospheric influences, will not fade or fade. These products do not contain toxic substances. They are suitable for painting on wood.

You may also be interested in alkyd enamel. This type of composition is universal, since, in addition to moisture resistance, it can turn into a transparent layer that hides all the irregularities on the walls without the risk of creating streaks. Excellent protection against fungus and dries quickly when applied.

There is also a drawback - a pungent smell, and if you are looking for a bathroom paint without a pungent smell, then this option will not work for you.

A feature of such a coating is its availability and budget, since this type of paint dries for a long time, but at the same time it has an unpleasant odor. Moreover, it is very difficult to remove it if you need to carry out repeated repairs.

Today, many companies bring to the construction market paints for bathrooms and toilets without a persistent odor. This type of product is of high quality, affordable cost, and an elegant palette.

One of these companies that produces odorless water-based compositions is considered Tikkurila... Its coloring compositions are the key to a long-term use of the finish.

A well-known leader in the construction market, according to user reviews, can be called a company Dulux... The price of dyes for the bathroom of this eminent manufacturer is considered quite affordable for most domestic consumers. The company presents a huge selection of different compositions, which will differ in texture and all kinds of colors.

If you need to buy a budget but good paint for the bathroom, it is better to turn your attention to the products of a domestic company. "Tex"... It offers a wide range of high quality moisture resistant formulations.

Manufacturers of bathroom paints produce matte and glossy coatings. When buying, you need to know that matte-type surfaces are more versatile, since they allow you to completely hide irregularities or imperfections in the primer, which cannot be done with a glossy coating. The matte effect will look great in any space. In addition, relief compositions are available at the buyer's choice, which allow you to create a small texture on the walls, as well as hide their curvature.

If your family has children, then with the help of children's imagination, you can apply original images to the wall to make the design of this space more exclusive.

When choosing a specific paint, be sure to read reviews from other users so that you know exactly what to expect from the selected product during the application process.

First, it is worth calculating the required amount of paint, so that then you do not have to re-select the shade, since the colors, even if they are from the same batch and the same article, can still seriously differ from one another. When purchasing several cans at once, it is best to mix them in one container. In the jar, such differences will not be visible at all, but after the paint dries on the walls, it will be possible to notice the difference in shades with the naked eye.

Before you paint the walls of your bathroom, it is best to immediately remove shelves and mirrors, hangers or hooks and other devices from their surface that may interfere with your evenly applying paint.

Many experts believe that it is necessary to observe the temperature regime when painting. The best indicators are from +10 to +20 degrees. It is important to immediately adjust the humidity indicators, which should not be more than 70%. In order to increase this indicator in the cold season, you can use a humidifier, and if they are not available, an ordinary bucket of hot water.

For the correct application of paint, you must follow simple rules.

• Prime the cleaned surface with a special solution. There are many types of universal interior primers, but it is better to choose those that have a “paintable” inscription on the packaging.
• After the primer is completely dry, you can start to apply the coloring composition with a brush in the corners. A brush is also used to paint skirting boards, all narrow elements, interior details.
• All wide surfaces are painted last, a roller is used for this. For better work, you need to follow your movements - first from top to bottom, then from left to right, then again from top to bottom. This technique is very easy even for beginners. When painting with a brush, the paint is consumed more, since it is also necessary to even out the smudges, but in any case, the coating layer will come out more dense.

• Painting with a brush is the most time consuming type of work. For best results, paint is best applied in 2-3 coats or more.
• When decorating with the use of different colors, you need to constantly use masking tape - to delimit areas. Borders are best marked with stencils.
• Solid sections of the wall are carefully painted over with a roller. You can purchase grooved trays to help the ink absorb evenly into the roller. The roller and tray can be used to create coarse or fine paint structures.
• If there are irregularities and there is a need for a more dense application of the first layer, you need to use a brush, and the second layer can already be applied with a roller.

If your bathroom has already been painted with paint, then it is best to clean off any remnants of the old paint before starting the painting work.

In addition to the classic decoration techniques using a traditional paint brush (this can be a chess pattern, different strip thicknesses, a unique ornament), you can choose any other techniques.

• Stamping. The first layer of paint needs to be covered with a second, but only much darker, but instead of a regular roller, it is best to use a sponge (you just need to apply it to the wall).
• Stuffing an abstract image with randomly folded crumpled paper or textiles. Craft paper gives a sharper image, fabric is blurry.
• Rubbing still wet paint through a newspaper sheet and more.

In the video below, you will learn about the pros and cons of painted walls in the bathroom.