Choosing paint for wallpaper for painting

Wallpaper for painting is a fairly frequent and convenient solution for those who make repairs on their own, or for those who like to frequently change their surroundings. The most difficult thing in this event is not the choice of a specific brand of wallpaper and their gluing, but the choice of paint, which can be of any color, matte or glossy, for different types of bases, and so on.

There are many different types of colorants that are suitable for use over paintable wallpaper. They will differ in several ways, such as price, terms of use, consumption, and other characteristics.

One of the very common options is water-based paint varieties. This type of coloring agent is safe for the environment and is suitable for use in residential premises. Among other advantages, the surface painted with such paint is easy to clean: it can be wiped with a damp cloth and washed, while it has absolutely no smell. It dries very quickly: just one day is enough for the painted surface to dry.

The disadvantage of water-based paint is the need for careful preparation of the surface for painting. If you do not prime it well beforehand, the liquid will simply be absorbed into the porous surface, and you will not get a beautifully painted wall, but ugly stains or the absence of any traces of painting at all.

Acrylic paint for paintable wallpaper is also a frequent choice for renovation. As a rule, it is bought for non-woven wallpaper, but sometimes it is rational to use it on paper or fiberglass wallpaper. Water-based acrylic paint is a great solution for those who want a rich and vibrant wall color. It is very pleasant that over time it will not fade and will serve for many years. The paint is waterproof, low odor and very quick drying.

Another waterproof paint is latex, which forms a thin but very durable layer on the surface to be painted. It is made on the basis of water-based paint, to which individual polymers and acrylic are added. The layer of such a product will be so strong that if you want to remove it later, it will be extremely difficult to do: so if you are looking for a long-lasting beauty to cover your wallpaper, this option is for you. Such paint has a very low consumption, affordable price, and it is very easy to apply it to the surface in any way.

The final choice of paint depends on the type of substrate. Depending on what the walls are pasted over for painting, the required material will differ. The right choice is a guarantee that the repair does not have to be redone, and the result will be pleasing to the eye.

For paper wallpaper, water-based paint is best suited. It is easy to apply, it leaves a thin layer, which will be enough: paper wallpaper should not be heavily impregnated with paint, since there is a great risk of rupture. This type of wallpaper is usually the cheapest, as a result of which their quality is often not very high, but it is these wallpapers that are most often used for interior work.

To paint non-woven wallpaper, you need to purchase a water-based or latex paint. Such wallpapers are dense, as a rule, embossed, and easily tolerate up to 15 repaints.

If you have vinyl wallpaper, then do not rush to throw away their packaging: the manufacturer indicates the type of paint required by the manufacturer. Such wallpaper should be painted in two layers: first, it is covered with a primer over the wall, and then the paint is applied directly. The second layer should not be strong - the liquid should not be allowed to penetrate deep into the material.

Liquid wallpapers are also popular. The technology of "crying wallpaper" is simple: the dry mixture is diluted with water, and then immediately applied to the surface. Once they have been used and applied to the wall, they no longer have to be repainted: they are originally colored. For a more even color, you can paint the wall before applying them. Pearlescent decorative paint is suitable for liquid wallpapers that have already dried: this will emphasize their relief.

Until now, one of the most common ways to give a nice look to the ceiling in rooms is to use ceiling wallpaper. Wallpaper for painting on the ceiling is the same as for walls, and in order to choose the type of coloring agent required, you must start from the same principles as when painting walls.

In modern stores, the entire palette of colors and shades available to the human eye is presented. Paints can be sold as ready-made, with a certain shade, or those that you need to mix yourself. That is, you are offered a white base and a set of colors - liquids that must be mixed with the base to obtain the desired color, for example, beige, which is loved by many in the interior, comes out by mixing white, yellow and orange. Without experience, it can be difficult to make the desired shade immediately, and it is also desirable to mix the paint once and in one container for a uniform color over the entire painted surface.

The effect obtained also differs: the surface after applying the solution can end up as glossy or matte, or with a pearlescent effect or even with sparkles. You can choose a white background, and colored paint will be a bright accent on your wall. An interesting solution will be silver or gold shades, the main thing is not to overdo it.

If you want something a little different, choose a graphite color. As a rule, it is applied so that it becomes possible to write and draw with chalk on the surface.

The choice of paints and their manufacturers on our market is very wide. It is difficult to say unequivocally that some of them are better than all the others: as a rule, each brand specializes in its own type of paint.

Many options found on the market are made in Europe: for example, Dufa, Superweiss or Wandfarbe are famous German brands, Polish paint with the delicate name Sniezka or English Johnstone's can also be seen on shelves and in online stores.

One of the most famous European brands familiar to most is the Finnish brand Tikkurila. Tikkurila opened its production in Russia in 1995. The company's products are presented in all price categories, and their silicate water-based paint is becoming the leader in sales.

In neighboring Sweden, Beckers paint is produced, which is universal and suitable for painting all types of surfaces and is used for a long time even in the most severe conditions. Like most European paints, it is certified and meets recognized environmental standards.

Another British trade mark Dulux, owned by the AkzoNobel concern, supplies paint in 26 countries around the world. The brand's products are water resistant, so they are often purchased for renovations in kitchens and bathrooms. Another plus is its resistance to staining, so it is recommended to use it in rooms with high humidity.

Russian brands in hardware stores are also very recognizable.Buyers are often recommended to paint such brands as "Nevskie Kraski", "Yaroslavl Paints" or "Admiral". Strange as it may seem, the products called "Eurolux" or Empils are also made in Russia and are of good quality.

The Turkish brand Marshall produces products with very low consumption per square meter, which can withstand not only wiping with a damp cloth, but also cleaning with chemicals. If you are making repairs where there are children who like to paint on the walls - buy paint from this brand and do not be afraid that the paint will leave the wall along with the children's drawings.

Parkerpaint from another continent offers a wide range of colors. The American company guarantees ease of application, high quality of the resulting coating and long service life.

Another American brand, Shwerin-Williams, produces coloring formulations for the quality of which you can not worry about when buying. They are produced in sealed packaging, so you can expect a long service life from them, especially after long transport from production to store.

The consumption of the paint used can be very different in each case.

It depends on several indicators:

• the type of wallpaper used for the renovation;
• paint manufacturer;
• the number of layers.

In order not to buy too much paint, you must first prepare and measure the area for painting. After that, all openings are measured: door, window and others, provided by your project or imagination. The area of ​​the openings is subtracted from the total area: these will be the parameters you need.

As a rule, each manufacturer indicates on the packaging of their goods the approximate consumption of paint per 1 m2. However, you can calculate it yourself: if you are going to paint the wall in one layer, then the consumption will be approximately 150-180 g / m2 of paint, if in two - then already 250 g / m2 or more. Please note that when painting in two layers, each separate layer must be thinner than when painting in one layer.

Also, the consumption depends on the type of surface, since each type of wallpaper for painting has its own type of absorbency. For example, vinyl wallpaper will save you money, as it has the least absorption: no more than one liter of paint per 10 m2. If you purchased wallpaper with a rough surface, such as glass wallpaper, paint consumption will also decrease - pay attention to this.

A surprisingly large number of tools may be needed to paint the walls well. Of course, you can get by with the basic ones - a roller and brushes. It is with them that you will apply paint directly to the surface.

Rollers can be either foam or fur. The first option is most common, as it is used to paint smooth surfaces. A fur roller is perfect if you want a textured finish.

Brushes are also different, they differ in the material from which the pile or bristle is made, in size (width), and purpose. To ensure that the brush is good and does not spoil the process for you, you need to run your hand over the pile and check that the hairs from which it is made will not come out.

Other useful tools include the following:

• masking tape to avoid situations where the paint crawls out of the necessary boundaries, damaging furniture, door frames and other things. Masking tape will be simply necessary if you paint the surface in several colors, and it can also replace stencils for you;
• the stencil roller will allow you to apply the pattern to plain walls. If you try, you can do it yourself, thereby obtaining a unique pattern on the walls of your room;
• a paint ditch is a container with a corrugated bottom for squeezing out excess paint on a roller. In addition, the use of such a tool will allow the roller to be impregnated evenly;
• construction mixer for mixing paint. It is necessary when using old paint or paint with the addition of color to obtain a uniform color throughout the container. If it is not there, you can use a long stick, but the process in this case will slow down significantly;
• to speed up the painting process, you can use a spray gun - a tool that allows you to apply paint on a large surface in a very thin layer in a short period of time.

In addition to the above tools, it is extremely important to use personal protective equipment:

• gloves, both fabric and rubber, which are best worn in two layers;
• respirator;
• overalls;
• headband;
• protective glasses.

Each type of paint has its own drying rate on the surface. It depends on the composition, on the environment - humid in the room or, conversely, damp, and other external conditions.

Other factors affecting drying speed include:

• The thickness of the applied layer. The thicker the paint layer, the longer the surface will dry;
• Indoor or outdoor temperature. Manufacturers, as a rule, print the required operating temperature on the packaging. So, for example, at too high temperatures, the paint may become more liquid, and not dry, respectively, the hardening time will increase;
• The porosity of the surface to be coated. HIt is higher, and the more paint required for a single-color painting, the longer the amount of time required for complete drying;
• Ventilation. Drafts should not be allowed, this will only make the result worse, and the coating will begin to crack, but a competent ventilation system and an active air flow will help speed up the drying process.

Oil paints are the longest drying types of all types of coloring materials. Previously, they could dry for several days, but in modern times, pentaphthalic or alkyd bases began to be added to their composition, which made it possible to reduce the drying time to one day.

Nitro and enamel paints dry many times faster: the second layer on top of the first one can be applied immediately after half an hour after staining, and complete drying occurs no more than 12 hours later.

Water-based solutions reach primary polymerization in a couple of hours, and dry completely in about 16-24 hours, but there are some types that will be completely dry after 12 hours.

Whether you use spray paint or a spray gun, you can rejoice.

To choose the paint that is right for your case, you need to take into account all the conditions in which you have to work. If you are wrong with the choice, then the appearance of the room where the renovation will be made will become unpresentable. In the worst case, you have to remove the worn-out wallpaper and re-glue it, and then re-paint the walls.

The following factors must be considered for the correct choice of material:

• Wallpaper type. Remember that, for example, paper and non-woven wallpaper requires different types of paint;
• Room format. Children's room, corridor or bathroom - these are different operating conditions that must be taken into account in order for the coating to serve for a long time;
• Desired surface appearance. It can be smooth, or it can be patterned - so the paint will be different;
• Possible paint consumption. Low-consumption formulations may be more expensive, but for large areas this is a plus that will save you money.

Based on these factors, you can painlessly choose the desired type of paint for yourself and bring the room in which the renovation is being done to an attractive state.

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If you decide to re-paint your walls, first make sure that the old paint does not come off the wall and that it adheres tightly. Then the surface must be sanded, getting rid of the coating residues that are unsure of clinging to the surface and risking spoiling the result, primed and directly painted in one or more layers.

In the case of repainting the walls, it does not matter what the wall was painted with the first time. If acrylic paint was originally applied to the surface, you can not be afraid to repaint it with a water-based paint: it will still appear.

To determine the final color of the walls and ceiling in the room, you can look at the photos of the finished interiors.

A classic solution - a luscious insert on the wall diversifies the appearance of the room.

The combination of bright walls and light furniture and decor elements is a bold decision that will appeal to extraordinary people.

A combination of several bright colors, or one bright and the other more subdued, will allow you to highlight certain areas in the room.

Neutral colors will always remain in vogue and are ideal for classic style aficionados.

In addition, the use of wallpaper for painting gives just for imagination: any pattern or picture on the wall is in your hands.

Well, if you decide to make textured walls, then textured paint is the easiest, fastest and cheapest way to achieve a beautiful surface.