How to choose a color for water-based paint?

In the process of repair or construction, everyone thinks about what colors will decorate the walls of the rooms. To do this, you need to choose a paint with a specific color and shade. Most often in stores you can see paints with standard colors and certain shades, then there is a desire to do everything yourself. In order to give the paintwork the necessary shade, special colorants are used.

The term "color" itself means color. The main task of a color scheme is to create a certain color and shade of paint. It is used when working with such types of paints as:

• glue;
• latex;
• water-dispersive.

They are used when working with facades in the same way as when working indoors. Available in the form of a bottle of paste or paint. You can find this type of color scheme as powdery, but it is not popular due to the meager selection of colors.

The composition includes various pigments of organic and inorganic origin. Organic pigments create a vibrant color, while inorganic additives protect against fading.

The advantages of working with colors include:

• ease of use with colorants;
• the ability to add a color scheme to change the shade right in the process.

There are several types of color classification.

The first of them is in composition. Colors can contain exclusively organic pigments or artificial dyes, or they can contain both types of components.

Organics add brightness and saturation to the shade. Organic substances include soot, umber, chromium oxide. Each such component affects the shade. But they tend to fade quickly in the sun..

Artificial pigments are duller in tone, but can withstand direct sunlight. When working with facades, it is better to use colorants with exclusively artificial components.

The second type of classification is the form of release. There are three of them, and each has its own distinctive qualities:

• powder mixture... It is the most budgetary option. It is used only with water-based paint. It is inconvenient to use, the powder is difficult to stir. Also, the disadvantage is that there are only 6-7 color options for water emulsion. The most popular of these is ivory;

• the most popular option is in the form of a paste... When used, the colors are soft and natural. The advantage is that the paste can be added gradually until the shade is perfect for you. It is worth remembering that the color scheme should not be more than 1/5 of the total composition, otherwise the properties of the paint will change for the worse;
• you can find an option when the color is sold as a finished paint... If necessary, make a small part of the wall very bright and saturated - you can paint directly with a colorant. Convenient when mixing with a special drill attachment.

The packaging doesn't matter. You can see them in tubes, bottles, small buckets or tubes. The main thing to remember during storage is only dark places with room temperature.

The third type of classification is compatibility with different types of paint:

• liquid colors and pigment pastes are suitable for varnishes and primers on wood;
• there are special mixtures for all types of water-based paints;
• for alkyd compositions and whitewashing, colorants and pastes are used;
• there are universal pastes for polyurethane and epoxy enamels;
• colors with different gloss are suitable for almost all types of paints and varnishes.

When buying ink and toner, you must first choose the color and shade you want to get. In order to correctly navigate the amount of paint and color, there is a special palette - a tinting card. With its help, you can find out how much color is needed for 1 kg of paint. Therefore, it is possible to calculate the required amount of colorant for the tinting process.

When using basic white paint, different types of paintwork materials require different amounts of colorants:

• in any water-soluble paint, the color should be a maximum of 1/5 part;
• for oil paints when tinting, you need 1-2% color;
• for other types of paints - no more than 4-6% of color.

Do not exceed these values.

A special table - a tinting card - helps to choose the right color. You can also use the electronic version, but for this it is necessary that the screen be able to convey all the shades. Therefore, it is best to use its paper version.

Most often, all kinds of shades and mixtures of the six primary colors are used: white, black, red, green, blue and yellow. Most manufacturers produce the largest possible number of different colors with a wide variety of shades: from quiet beige to bright pearlescent with sparkles.

Also especially popular are gold, gold and silver colors... Among the greens, the most often the choice falls on pistachio or light green.

The mixing technology is very simple and does not require any professional skills. The process is simple - white paint and color are taken, then they are mixed. However, there are details:

• it must be remembered that it will not work to successfully mix the same shade in two containers. Therefore, everything should be mixed only in one container in order to avoid getting different shades;
• remember the percentage of paint and color;
• it is advisable to immediately calculate the amount of materials;
• it is desirable that there is one manufacturer of color and paint;

• it is best to make a test batch with a small amount of paint and color in order to avoid damage to the entire volume of the material;
• it is necessary to remember about the lighting of the room. Bright daylight will add brightness, and artificial light or a small amount of sun will dim the shade;
• mixing work is best done outdoors or in a bright room. This is necessary in order to realistically evaluate the result obtained;

• you must not rush to apply the solution - you must thoroughly stir the color in the paint to a uniform color. An electric drill with special attachments will help with this;
• if time allows, you can apply some of the resulting paint after tinting to check the color. If after drying you don't like something, you can change the dosage: add color or dilute by adding paints.

In a situation where you have a little color left, do not throw it away. Better add a little water.

There is also a computer technology for mixing, which has its advantages:

• the finished shade is obtained in a short time;
• any shade can be obtained again by simply specifying the program number;
• a huge selection of colors.

However, there are also disadvantages - the work must be carried out on a special machine, there is also no way to change the shade after tinting.

There is absolutely no need to worry if you hear the word "coloring" for the first time. Everyone is able to properly breed and color - for this it is enough to follow a few simple rules.There are also special machines that will do everything for you. But if you want, you can get the desired shade on your own, spending a little time and effort. And then the result will delight you.

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