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What paint to paint the house?
To choose the right paint, read the previous page for painting the exterior of your house.
It is quite possible to do the painting of the facade yourself; you only need time, knowledge and patience.
The paint packaging always contains information about paint consumption. Usually indicate specific consumption facade paint- the number of liters (kg) that will need to be used for painting 1 m 2 facade in one layer, l/m 2.
Sometimes the packages of façade paint indicate the inverse amount of consumption - the surface area that can be painted with 1 liter of paint, m 2 /l.
Usually indicate paint consumption in a certain range, for example like this: flow rate 0.1 - 0.25 l/m 2. Here, a lower consumption value is for smooth primed surfaces, and a larger value is for rough, textured, unprimed facades.
On the websites of paint manufacturers and sellers you can find calculators for calculating the amount of paint chosen depending on the area of the house facade to be painted, the number of layers and the roughness of the surface being painted. Facade paint is usually applied in two layers.
To paint the outside of a house, the amount of paint is determined by multiplying the area of the surface to be painted - m 2, specific consumption - l/m 2, number of layers - 2, safety factor - 1.1. A safety factor of 10% is necessary to avoid the unpleasant situation of running out of paint at the end of the job.
How to prepare the walls of a house for painting?
The quality and durability of painting the outside of a house depends to a very large extent on proper preparation wall surface.
The base on which the paint will be applied must be dense, durable and primed.
Preparing for painting old house walls
As a rule, it is always necessary to improve the condition of the base before painting the old walls of the house.
Old wall before painting it is necessary to clean from dust, mold, moss and easily peeling layers of old coatings. To do this, it is best to wash the wall with a pressure washer, for example, a car wash. Or you can wipe the entire surface of the wall with a stiff brush, but this option is more labor-intensive. It is better to use both methods; after washing, brush only areas of intense dirt.
After removing them, areas where mold and moss accumulate must be treated with a liquid bioprotective preparation. Otherwise, parts of these biological substances may remain in the thickness of the wall covering, which will quickly grow through the new paint.
Then the plastered surfaces are repaired, cracks and places with peeling plaster are sealed. Old paint on the facade should not peel off or become dusty. Places with peeling paint are cleaned, primed and covered with an additional layer of new paint.
If the old paint is damaged over a large area, then it is better to remove it from the entire surface of the wall. To remove old paint, it is convenient to use a sandblaster.
How to determine the strength of the surface of a wall to be painted?
For this stick a fairly large piece of transparent stationery tape on the wall and a minute later, with a sharp movement, they tear it off the wall. If pieces of the base do not come off the wall along with the tape, then such a wall can be primed and painted. Otherwise, the wall surface should be cleaned by removing old paint.
Preparing to paint the facade of a new house
The plastered facades of new houses are quite durable. Preparing the facade for painting the outside of a new house comes down to the following steps:
- It is imperative to dry the freshly plastered facade for at least 30 - 60 days. The wall must be completely dry.
- Apply primer to the wall of the house.
Unplastered facades made of sand-lime brick can be coated with a special colorless protective composition, or you can simply paint it with facade paint. In any case, the surface of the wall is primed.
Facades from the front ceramic bricks Usually they don't paint.
New walls made of ordinary ceramic bricks It is better to paint them in the first two years, before efflorescence appears on them.
Priming the walls of the house outside
The primer allows you to:
- strengthen the dusty base;
- increase the adhesion (adhesion) of paint to the base;
- reduce water absorption of the coating;
- reduce the consumption of facade paint.
Facade paint spreads more easily over a primed surface, and its consumption is noticeably reduced.
The quality of painting the facade of a house can be improved if Tint the primer to match, close to the color of the façade paint.
Sometimes used as a primer use façade paint diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio.
The primer is applied to the wall surface in the same way as paint. Before painting, the primer must be allowed to dry completely for at least 24 hours.
How long does it take for paint to dry?
Most façade paints dry completely and create a durable coating. in 24 hours after applying to the wall.
The second coat of paint can usually be applied earlier without waiting completely dry.first layer. Information about the length of time after which a second coat of paint can be applied is contained on the paint packaging.
How to apply paint?
Facades are most often painted with a roller, brush or spray gun.
The choice of tool is determined by the consistency (viscosity) of the paint, the texture of the surface to be painted and the qualifications of the workers.
Walls with smooth surface Paint with a brush or short-haired roller. Painting with a roller is more convenient and faster than with a brush, and less paint is consumed.
When painting walls With textured surface or directly on the brick, use a wide brush with long bristles.
You can use a spray gun to paint walls of any texture., both smooth and embossed. Painting a house with a spray gun requires performers to have higher qualifications and experience working with this painting machine. It is necessary to choose the right paint viscosity and select nozzles for the sprayer of the device. You also need practical skill in applying paint evenly to the surface of the wall. It is better to entrust painting a house with a spray gun to specialists.
In case of using special high viscosity textured paints with filler, to apply paint to the facade, in addition to the above tools, they also use a spatula.
Painting the house outside
Painting the outside of the house can be done on your own by following these recommendations:
- The work of painting the facade must be planned by checking the weather forecast. On rainy, windy days or at temperatures below +5 o C It is better not to paint the facade.
- Surfaces to be painted must first be be sure to prime. To apply primer to the wall, use the same methods as for applying paint (see above).
- Before starting work, all non-painted parts of the facade (windows, doors, slopes, plinth, blind area, etc.) are protected with plastic film.
- Painting work is carried out in dry weather in the absence of strong wind. The outside air temperature must be within the operating range indicated on the exterior paint packaging. Check the weather forecast before starting work.
- To paint the facade at a height, install scaffolding or scaffolding. Paint the facade the stairs are inconvenient and dangerous.
- A layer of paint is applied to one wall of the house without taking long breaks in work. If you paint part of the wall the next day, there will be streaks on the wall - places with different shades of paint.
- The second layer of paint is applied after a certain break, not earlier than indicated by the manufacturer on the paint packaging.
- In order not to wash the roller or brush before each break in work, wrap the tool in a plastic bag - the paint will not dry out.
The paint is distributed by moving the roller or brush in different directions alternately - vertically, horizontally and diagonally.
How to store paints?
Paint packaging should be protected from direct sunlight and frost. The paint should be stored at temperatures from +5 to +25 degrees C in tightly closed packaging. Paint stored under such conditions remains usable even after the expiration date indicated on the packaging.
If the paint has separated during storage, mix it thoroughly with a mixer using a nozzle on electric drill, and the paint will become usable again.
What color to paint the facade of the house
When choosing the color of the facade walls are guided by the following basic rules:
1. The color of the walls of the facade of the house should be different from the color of the roof.
2. The paint color must be in harmony with natural and other non-paintable materials with which the facade is finished: brick, natural stone, tiles, panels, etc.
3. Different colors are highlighted architectural elements on the facade: front door, windows, shutters, cornices, cladding, etc.
4. If there is no contrast in the color scheme, the facade, as a rule, looks dull and unattractive.
In the photo the main color of the wall is combined with the color natural stone on the facade.
Smaller elements of the facade are highlighted with light beige paint. Warm light tone Against the background of a thick dark color scheme, the walls soften and make the color scheme pleasing to the eye, and successfully decorate the facade.
The color accent on the front facade is usually placed on the entrance to the house, the front door.
In this photo, the wall of the first floor of the house is made of unpainted clay brick. The color scheme for the façade of the upper floor was chosen to visually reduce its volume and make the lower level more significant.
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Regular inspection and elimination of any defects will ensure the durability of the façade. After each winter it is worth checking the condition of the plaster and paint layer. Here are basic tips for maintaining and repairing them.
The most common are damage caused by deformation of the base of the plaster or paint layer, as well as mechanical damage, and damage associated with leaching of the plaster by rainwater during leaks. Only after eliminating the causes of the damage can you begin to repair the damaged areas.
Well made decorative thin layer plasters, applied to thermal insulation, usually do not require any repairs for many years.
Regular inspection of the facade and cleaning of dirt are the main means of its maintenance.
Even small leaks, if left uncorrected for a long time, over time can lead to significant damage not only to the paint layer, but also to the plaster layer. If you react quickly, it is enough to restore only the color. It is necessary to eliminate the cause of the leaks, allow the wall to dry and carry out repairs.
Green algae on the facade - how to prevent and remove
Green algae on the wall always indicates high humidity, which promotes algae growth.
Houses located near forests and parks, in areas with high humidity (near bodies of water), are especially vulnerable to biological pollution. Mainly only the northern and western walls are susceptible to green invasion. This is due to the fact that winds from the west blow more often, and rain falls on the walls from these directions, and the sun is less frequent in these places. Algae and fungal spores thrive on damp surfaces, and on south-facing walls the sun dries out the façade.
It is enough to disinfect walls with a slight degree of contamination with a preparation to combat microorganisms, and then rinse them with water under pressure. If after disinfection traces of algae remain, then the color will need to be restored - paint the façade with paint containing biocides.
It should be remembered that the active period of most biocides is from three to five years. After this time, in areas particularly susceptible to microbial contamination, facades should be re-protected by spraying the product. I know of no means of providing long-term permanent protection against algae.
Wood is a general construction material with a centuries-old history. Despite the many positive qualities- ease of processing, widespread use, environmental friendliness, effective appearance, wooden houses need protection from negative atmospheric influences.
In this part of the training course we will talk about what nuances need to be taken into account when painting wood and answer the following questions:
- What does a violation of wood coloring technology lead to?
- Why is it necessary to prepare a wooden surface before painting it?
- What are the most common mistakes made when painting? wooden house.
Basic principles of wood staining
As construction practice shows, defects in the painted decorative coating of a house built of wood are caused by violations of work technology, as well as incorrectly selected materials.
Any mistake made at the preparation stage can negate all the work done and lead to the need for expensive repairs in the future. The photo below shows typical problems problems that may arise if the technology for painting the walls of a wooden house is violated.
As seen, decorative coating peels off and the wood begins to turn grey. If the work technology is violated and the wrong tool is chosen, after 2-3 years the paint layer may begin to deteriorate. At the same time, an unprotected layer of wood is exposed under the peeling paint.
As a result, the wooden surface, under the influence of UV radiation, first turns gray, then turns blue and can begin to rot, because the antiseptic is washed away by the rains, and the wood is no longer protected from harmful effects moisture. The facade of the house loses its attractive appearance and its performance characteristics.
To avoid this, you must follow the recommendations of specialists.
Adverse weather conditions - rain, snow, wind, ultraviolet radiation, as well as mold and fungi, can lead to accelerated destruction of wood. To protect the facade of a wooden house, it must be treated with special means, while adhering to a certain procedure.
The first mistake that an inexperienced builder can make is improperly preparing the surface before painting it or completely ignoring this stage.
The need to prepare a wooden surface
Often, novice developers do not think about the need for preliminary preparation of a wooden surface before applying protective and paint and varnish materials, for example, antiseptic or protective oil for external use.
The user reasons that if he purchased a quality product, then the product will work on its own. This opinion is wrong. Before application special means The wooden surface must be prepared.
The fact is that when sawing wood and its subsequent planing (planing), defects remain on the surface: microcracks, nicks, mechanical damage. In addition, because the workpieces were processed on machines, the pores of the wood were jammed with metal and closed.
Because of this, the antiseptic will not be able to penetrate deeply into the wood, as a result, its concentration will decrease, which leads to a decrease in the service life of the coating. Subsequently, when finishing wood, processing defects may also appear on it, and the texture of the wood will not be expressed as clearly as planned.
Conclusion: preliminary preparation surfaces are a necessary and important part of the wood coloring system.
To prepare the surface before applying protective and finishing agents, it must be sanded. Moreover, this is done according to a certain scheme.
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- First, we grind using a coarse abrasive material with a grit size of P 60-80. This will help us level the surface, remove old layer wood and eliminate rough processing defects.
- For final grinding of the surface we use abrasive with grit P 120.
The letter "P" is expressed by numbers from 12 to 5000. Than larger number in the designation, the smaller size grains, and vice versa.
The better we sand the wood, the deeper the antiseptic will penetrate into its structure. In this case, such a mistake is often made as using abrasive with P 80 grain instead of the recommended P 120 for finishing grinding.
If these parameters are neglected, the roughly sanded surface will strongly absorb oil. As a result: its consumption will increase, the product will lie unevenly, which will lead to the formation of stains. Also, most of the oil will simply be absorbed into the wood, so the treated surface will be poorly protected from adverse weather conditions.
Typical mistakes made when painting a wooden house
Surface sanding is just part of it the right technology painting a wooden facade. After sanding, before final painting, the wood must be treated with a special antiseptic that will protect the wood from the development of fungus, blue stains and mold.
In this case, such a mistake may be made.
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When choosing an antiseptic primer for water based temperature for application environment must be at least +12 °C. But many people forget that this temperature also refers to the drying temperature. If the work on applying the product was completed in the evening, then at night the temperature may drop to +5 - +8 ° C, which is a violation of technology.
An alternative to aqueous antiseptics can be an oil-based antiseptic primer, because... In addition to protecting wood, the product can be applied to the surface at a minimum temperature of +5 ° C and a maximum humidity of 40%. This allows you to extend the construction season rather than wait for favorable weather conditions.
After the antiseptic primer has dried, we proceed directly to painting the surface of the wood. In addition to choosing a quality product that meets the stated characteristics, to ensure high-quality painting it is necessary to adhere to certain technological processes.
The coloring agent must be combined with the product used to preservative the wood. If you do not follow this rule and use products to protect the wood that form a film on the treated surface, then when the oil is applied finally, it will not be able to penetrate the pores of the wood and will peel off over time.
Paints based on natural oils, which penetrate into the wood structure, cannot be applied over varnishes and paints, which form a polymer film and prevent the oil from penetrating into the wood structure.
A similar mistake is to use water-based antiseptics in combination with oils for external work. You can get a completely different shade of the painted facade.
Of course, it is important to comply with everything technological stages, but also, to apply antiseptics and oil-based finishes, you must use the right tools.
Brushes are most often chosen for applying antiseptics, oils and glazes.
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Despite the ease of use and accessibility of this tool, there are a number of tricks that you need to know about in advance. It is better to choose brushes with mixed or natural bristles and dense filling, about 10-20 mm .
It is also a mistake to paint wood after rain. It is necessary that the surface is completely dry, otherwise the oil will curdle from the wet wood.
The final touch when painting a wooden surface is to ensure a sufficient volume of air in the place of work (especially when working in indoors). The fact is that the process of polymerization (drying) of oil occurs when it interacts with oxygen. If there is not enough air, the surface will take a long time to dry. Therefore, we adhere to the recommended drying time. This is 7-10 days. Moreover, all this time you need to regularly ventilate the room.
Summarizing
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Choosing paint for the exterior or interior decoration, one significant mistake is often made. The calculation of the estimate for painting the surface should not be based on the price for 1 liter of product, but based on the cost of processing 1 sq. m. m of finished surface and the cost of updating it in 10-15 years.
At a low price for traditional film-forming compositions, their processing consumption is 1 sq. m can reach up to 200-300 g, and the consumption of oil-containing products is 2-3 times less, which ultimately leads to a reduction in costs in the long term.
Its location, orientation to the cardinal points and atmospheric loads influence. That is why it is so important to monitor the condition of the surface and repaint as soon as the need arises.
Climatic loads are especially high in coastal areas and open spaces. and, by the way, their influence on the south and west sides of the building is many times greater than on the north.
Negative factors affecting the tree:
- UV radiation destroys the tree, causing it to acquire grey colour, the fibers stand up straight and the surface becomes easily dirty.
- Moisture causes wood to swell, and when it dries, its volume decreases. Constant fluctuations in humidity cause stress conditions wooden elements, which leads to cracking over time.
- Mold and fungi, the growth of which is stimulated by high air humidity. Mold grows on the surface of the wood in the form of dark spots, without weakening its strength, and rot fungi destroy the wood.
Tikkurila Homeenpoisto. Photo: Tikkurila
Tikkurila Valtti Pohjuste. Photo: Tikkurila
Paint increases the wear resistance of wooden facades, reducing the destructive effects of UV radiation and moisture. At the same time, the paint layer changes the appearance of the house and helps it blend organically into the surrounding landscape. Therefore, experts recommend applying protective coatings at the earliest stage of construction and do not hesitate with repair painting.
Instructions for repainting a wooden house
Step 1
First, the surface of the walls is cleaned of dirt; the work will take less time if you use a garden hose.
Step 2
Mold-covered areas must be washed with a hypochlorite solution, following the instructions for use. It effectively removes mold and blue stains from wooden, as well as plastered and concrete facades, provided that it has not penetrated too deeply. After treatment, the facade is thoroughly washed with clean water.
Step 3
Remove paint that does not adhere well and peels off. Use a scraper to clean areas with protruding gray wood fibers.
Step 4
On surfaces that have been cleaned to “bare” wood, apply a coating that is suitable for external processing wood
Step 5
Semi-gloss paint is used to paint the façade. oil paint alkyd based. It is intended for external plank walls, cladding boards, window frames, railings, fences. The composition protects wood from moisture, dirt and mold. The paint layer does not peel off and does not fade in the sun. Before starting work, the paint is thoroughly mixed, after which the first layer is applied with a brush.
To the main options exterior finishing wooden house include: painting, siding - PVC or metal panels, blockhouse paneling - wooden planed board semicircular profile, brick cladding and finishing with porcelain stoneware slabs (so-called ventilated facades).
Each option has its pros and cons. We have collected the main ones in the table below.
Advantages and disadvantages of painting a wooden house compared to other types of exterior finishing
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Painting a wooden house is the most cheap look exterior decoration of a wooden house. And it does not require special knowledge and skills.
What color to paint the outside of a wooden house
Before you paint the outside wooden house, you should decide on the color scheme. The color for the facade of the house should look harmonious with the color of the roof, creating a holistic and elegant ensemble.
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| Blue | Dark- blue |
Dark- green |
Brown | Chocolate | Orange | Red | Cherry | Dark- grey |
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Wall color |
Light blue |
+ | ++ | - | ++ | ++ | -- | - | ++ | ++ |
| Turquoise |
-- | -- | -- | ++ | -- | -- | -- | + | + | |
| Light green |
- | - | - | ++ | ++ | - | ++ | + | + | |
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Yellow |
++ | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Beige | ++ | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Pink | + | ++ | ++ | - | ++ | -- | -- | ++ | ++ | |
| Pearl gray | + | + | -- | + | - | - | + | ++ | + | |
| White | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
"++ " - Great combination "+ " - Good combination " - " - Not good good combination "-- " - Bad combination
When choosing a future color for the facade, explore options for a successful combination of shades.
What paint to paint the outside of a wooden house
The modern variety of paints for the facade of a wooden house allows you to choose the most suitable option by characteristics and price.
Based on their composition, the following types of paint are distinguished: oil and acrylic paints, alkyd enamels and antiseptics.
Oil paint
The most affordable type of paint. After application, it is perfectly absorbed by the surface of the wood and creates a durable coating that is resistant to atmospheric influences.
It is not suitable for painting sunny sides of the house, as it quickly fades in the sun and loses its appearance.
Service life before updating is up to 6 years.
Alkyd enamel
Main feature alkyd enamels is the ability to create a waterproof film when dry, protecting the wood from moisture.
On the other hand, due to its rapid drying, such paint does not have time to be deeply absorbed by the surface of the wood and therefore has little durability.
More alkyd paint It is characterized by increased frost resistance and is able to tolerate frosts with temperatures below 30°C. Therefore, it is perfect for houses located in the northern regions of the country.
Service life before updating is up to 7 years.
Acrylic paint
Acrylic paint, like oil paint, creates a weather-resistant coating that also does not fade from sunlight.
The elastic film of dried acrylic paint does not crack over time and allows the wood to breathe, preserving all the charm of living in a wooden house.
In Europe today, this type of paint has become practically the standard when processing the facades of wooden buildings - more than 80% of houses are painted acrylic paints.
Antiseptics
Antiseptics are capable of penetrating deeply - up to 7 mm - into the surface of the wood. Thanks to this, the wood is reliably protected from exposure to the atmosphere, rot and fungus.
Antiseptics can be coating or glazing. Coating antiseptics create an opaque coating that preserves the texture of the wood. Glazing antiseptics create a transparent coating that preserves and emphasizes the natural color of the wood.
Interesting fact. During competition With the Finnish company Sadolin, which produces the popular antiseptic Pinotex, the German concern Meffert AG Farbwerke came up with a new name for its transparent impregnations - azure. Which later became assigned to the family of glazing antiseptics.
Service life before updating is up to 10 years.
Select the paint composition based on your requirements for the degree of wood protection and the service life of the coating.
How to calculate paint consumption when painting a wooden house
The basic paint consumption is usually indicated directly by the manufacturer. But, depending on the type of wooden house, the actual consumption may differ significantly from the indicated one.
The table below shows the approximate consumption various types paints for three main types wooden houses when painted in one layer.
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Painting frame house, g/m2 |
Painting a house made of timber, g/m2* |
Painting a log house, g/m2* |
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*The table takes into account all the irregularities of the timber and protruding ends. There is no need to add their area when calculating paint consumption.
If the topcoat is applied in several layers, then the consumption increases in proportion to the number of layers. It is also worth considering that consumption also depends on the choice of tool - when painting with a brush, more paint will be spent than when using a spray gun.
Technology of painting a wooden house outside
Painting the outside of a wooden house consists of several main stages:
- Cleaning the wood surface. Before painting, all surfaces must be cleaned of dirt and mold.
- Primer of metal parts. All metal parts- heads of nails and screws, hinges, brackets, bolts, latches, etc. - must be primed with special compounds to protect against corrosion.
- Drying the wood. Cleared of contaminants wooden surfaces the houses must dry thoroughly. On average, drying takes up to two weeks. During rainfall, it is better to cover the wood with film.
- Knotting. The dried wood is coated with one layer of antiseptic. Special attention You need to pay attention to the ends of logs and beams - these are the most vulnerable places of a wooden house.
- Finish coating. After the primer layer has dried, a final coat of paint is applied. To create a durable and protected surface, as a rule, it is necessary to apply paint in 2-3 layers. Each subsequent layer is applied after the previous one has completely dried.
Note!
It is better to carry out final painting early in the morning or in the evening, when there is no exposure to direct sunlight. This will allow the paint to dry evenly.
Painting a wooden house from the inside
In addition to painting the facades of a wooden house, the use of paints and varnishes is also advisable for interior decoration of a home.
Among the interior finishing options, there are several main ones: clean frame, clapboard cladding, painting, stone finishing, modern finishing.
Pros and cons of painting compared to other types of interior decoration of a wooden house
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Painting the inside of a wooden house is one of the most affordable types of finishing that does not require special knowledge and skills.
What paints to use inside the house
Water-based acrylic paint
This type of paint is most often used for painting internal surfaces wooden houses. It dries quickly and has virtually no odor.
An important advantage of water-based emulsion is its composition, which is not considered “chemical”. Therefore, the paint is not harmful to health.
In addition, this paint is extremely easy to work with. You can tint the paint yourself by adding various pigments. The tool can be quickly washed off such paint with ordinary water; random drips and drops can be removed without a trace with a damp cloth.
Alkyd enamel
The basis of alkyd enamels is alkyd resin, which makes this type of paint excellent for both exterior and interior use.
Alkyd paints create a bright and durable coating that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation, moisture, temperature and dirt. Therefore, they are especially relevant when painting walls in the kitchen.
Polyurethane paint
The main advantage of this type of paint is its increased resistance to water. It creates a waterproof coating and is therefore best suited for finishing rooms with high humidity.
However, such paint is rarely used due to its relatively high cost.
For interior work Water-based and alkyd paints are best suited.
What colors to use inside the house
Narrow rooms such as an entrance hall or corridor are best painted with light paint. For visual expansion space, you can paint the walls with vertical stripes.
A good decision For living rooms and the living room will become dim and calm colors- beige, gray and pale pink.
Looks good in the kitchen light shades warm colors. For small kitchens, you can use bright and rich colors - yellow, green or red.
For a children's room you should choose one of bright colors- yellow, orange, green or blue. The shades should not be too saturated - this may affect the child’s fatigue. A good solution would be to cover one of the walls with thematic photo wallpaper.
To create a relaxing atmosphere, it is recommended to paint the bedroom in warm, light, calm tones - beige, light yellow or light green.
If there is room for an office in the house, then it is better to paint its walls in strict colors that set the mood for work. Such as gray or brown.
The traditional option for bathrooms are shades from white and pale blue to light blue. For those who are not a stranger to experiments, you can try rich dark colors, against which white sanitaryware will look especially contrasting.
A universal option color range for the premises of the house there will be a choice light colors and their shades.
FAQ
What is the best tool to paint the outside of a wooden house?
You can paint a house with three main tools: a brush, a roller, and a spray gun.
Despite the primitiveness of the tool and the complexity of the work, the brush is best choice when painting a wooden house.
Brushes are best suited for painting a wooden house.
Where to start painting a multi-story wooden house?
Painting a two- or three-story wooden house should be done from top to bottom, starting from the junction of the walls and roof. This will avoid paint drips, which, after drying, will spoil the appearance of the house.
For the same reason, painting from top to bottom is also relevant for one-story houses.
Painting the house should start from the top, from the junction of the walls and the roof.
How to paint an old house?
The technology for painting an old wooden house differs from painting a new one only in that at the start of work a procedure for removing the old layer of paint is added.
In order for the new layer of paint to be durable and last the entire period specified by the manufacturer, it is necessary to remove the old paint completely, down to the surface of the wood. This is a rather labor-intensive and lengthy process.
After this, you can begin priming and finishing painting.
Do I need to apply primer before painting?
To create a strong and durable coating, most manufacturers of paints and varnishes recommend using antiseptic primers.
Regardless of what kind of wooden house you have - log, frame or timber - use primer before applying finishing coating allows you to reliably protect wood from moisture, mold and rot.
Painting wood without prior priming reduces the service life of the coating by an average of two times.
Before painting, the surface of the wood must be primed with special antiseptics.
What paints are suitable for painting walls
It is best to paint the walls in the house with acrylic paints. They have good elasticity, are moisture resistant and look great.
What paints are suitable for painting the floor?
Floor paint should create a durable and wear-resistant coating. A similar result can be achieved by using water-dispersion paints latex based. Some samples from leading manufacturers can last up to 10 years.
What paints are suitable for painting the ceiling
Suitable for painting ceilings latex paints. They do not smell, and are easy to apply with a brush, roller, or spray gun. Due to their elasticity, latex paints are able to close small cracks.
What paints are suitable for painting stairs
Wooden stairs are best covered transparent materials, preserving the texture and natural color of wood. A good option will become alcohol-based varnishes. After painting, it is recommended to treat the stairs with a special compound - polish - it will give additional shine and increase the service life of the coating.
The first impression that will form about our home, about ourselves, depends on what the appearance of our house will be. But if everything is more or less clear with the style of the rooms, and even a person who doesn’t understand anything about design will find a lot of materials and ready-made ideas regarding interior design, what to do with the facade of a private house?
We won't convince you to paint the outside of your house red or light yellow, but we will tell you the secrets of the professionals that will definitely influence your choice!
What can color depend on?
Ideally, the look of your home, both inside and out, should match your personality, preferences and tastes. But it turns out that this is not the only thing that determines the color of the facade.
“The appearance of the façade of a house most often determines style decision its interior, for example, a Victorian-style interior suggests the same design on the outside. It’s another matter when a house or townhouse is located in a cottage community, in which case the developer sets the exterior style, and the house owners have no choice but to adhere to it.
As for the choice of color, designers have the concepts of “feminine”, “masculine” or “neutral” interior, and the same applies to exteriors. Yes, young married couple rather, he will try to choose something light and light. Very often the choice is influenced by memories associated with a joint vacation: they settle on the colors blue, white, sand. Women prefer red and pink, velvety surfaces, graceful decorative elements. Men traditionally choose brown and dark colors, brutal view of the facade of the house. A designer I know recently built himself a house from timber: all the wood is light, but black window frames, inside there is a black floor, red and black furniture. If there is a choice, the color of the house will definitely reflect the character, preferences and even gender of the people living in it,” says Alisa Semenova, designer of the interior studio LOFT&HOME.
Color selection algorithm
So how to choose the color of the facade? “At the initial stage of choosing the exterior of a house, it is very convenient to use special programs or online services that allow you to choose the color of the walls, windows, doors, roof, base of the house and decide whether you like the color combination or not. On next stage we recommend visiting the exhibition of houses [exhibitions under open air where samples were collected finished houses, popular in large cities - approx. author], where you can see the selected color and texture of the material live on samples exhibited by manufacturers.
To make a final decision, it is advisable to paint a piece of wall approximately 0.5x1 meter in size and observe the sample during the day under different lighting conditions, and also, preferably, under different weather conditions - sunny and cloudy. In this case, the selection error will be minimized as much as possible.
As for practicality, they are least likely to burn out light colors. Burns out the slowest White color. However, it should be remembered that white color may become yellow over time. Thus, the most practical in this case may be a gray, dim color. It does not turn yellow over time and dust is practically invisible on it.
Dark colors look very impressive on facades, especially those with simple architectural forms. However, remember that they fade quickly. The leader in fading is black. If there is a need to use dark colors on the facade of the house, then you should pay attention to the warranty card for the paint, which indicates restrictions on the period of fading. Usually it is 5-7 years for dark colors,” shared Roman Konyakhin, manager of the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
How to paint a plastered facade
When choosing paints for brick and concrete plastered facades, the same principles for choosing colors apply. But besides this, we should remember that our walls need paint not only for beauty. Yes, of course, the facade, and the whole street, where the walls of the houses are painted in bright colors, are pleasing to the eye, but it’s not just about the color. The paint must protect the surface of the facade from destruction: sun, frost, strong winds and unclean air can damage even the most durable materials.
How to paint a wooden house
Of course, you can paint a wooden house “tightly” using topcoat paints, for example, wood enamels. But most often in wood construction translucent paints are used - azures, popularly called either impregnations or stains (we previously wrote about the accuracy of the terms).
“For wooden houses it is better to use materials that emphasize the structure of the wood. After all, ultimately, this is why we choose a house made of wood: for its color and texture.
The color option will depend on the chosen color and texture of the roof, the proposed trim, color drainage system, options for finishing the base, the color of window lamination, log/beam exits (cuts at corners and in wall joints), as well as the design of already built buildings on the site, for example, a bathhouse. In our practice, we offer clients a choice of 3-4 standard options painting a wooden house.
For a house it is better to use 2-3 colors: the first for the facade, the second for the trim, front roof strips and pillars, the third color for the base and balusters.
You also need to understand that wood requires special protection: during operation, it is capable of both gaining moisture from rain and other precipitation, and releasing it under the influence of sunlight.
Most affected by factors external environment are facades located with sunny side, therefore they are required to protective treatment first of all, after construction, it is also very important to immediately treat the exits of timber or logs, since they are the main points of entry of moisture into the material. We advise clients to use light colors. The fact is that dark surfaces can heat up more, and in comparison with them, light ones are subject to less deformation from the heating-cooling process,” said Anton Shagiev, director of the company for the construction of wooden houses “IZHS-STROY”.
So, the choice of color, as well as the choice between paint and glaze, is yours, the main thing is to use quality materials. Owners of wooden houses are more concerned with the question of how to update a façade painted with azure over time: we have already talked about this (here is the link).
