Water-based paint: how to apply and how to wash off

Water-based paint for the ceiling: its types and differences

• Natural. The basis for the material is slaked lime or cement. Applicable to various surfaces, especially good for painting brick and concrete. Paint is sold at an affordable price, but serves extremely little time.
• Acrylic. A mixture of acrylics in the base of the material allows it to be more durable, and also makes it possible to partially hide some deformations on the surfaces. Also acrylic acts as a kind of barrier for gas and steam. Quite often, such components as "latex" are added to these mixtures, which, it can be said, works wonders and resists even to mechanical influences and moisture. The coating is water resistant( even in one layer) - this is a plus, but quite expensive - it's a minus.

• Silicate. This water-based emulsion has a liquid glass, which gives it more durability. In addition, its price is not too high, so it is quite in demand. Minus its instability to moisture, therefore, for the premises subject to humidity, it is worth choosing to leave it on another form, since silicate paint, although not wash, will lose its appearance. The painted surface can even be washed with a brush, you can not wash it off. The structure itself is so good that it can even isolate 2-millimeter cracks.

In the face of choosing which material to purchase for painting the ceiling, the first one that comes to mind is silicate paint, since it has an ideal quality-price ratio. If the budget allows you not to save, then choose a manufacturer known on the market for at least a couple of years( old firms).Excellent feedback on water emulsion has the brand "Tex" and "Tikkurila."

So that the painted ceiling will please you in the future, the material should be selected according to the following parameters:

1. The packaging should be abbreviated as VD, which means that it is water-dispersible.
2. The abbreviation can be the name of the polymer used in the base.
3. Then the number that is responsible for the scope of use:
   • "1" - external surface treatment( in other words, street);
   • "2" - internal processing( indoors).
4. All specifications on which the paint is to be made are prescribed in the GOST, it is also a guarantee of quality. Look for the inscription on the bank.
5. The ink consumption per square is also indicated on the packaging.

Coating of water emulsion for

ceiling. During color guidance for paint, remember that when mixing the color, you need to prepare 10% more mixture than you calculated. This is necessary in order to have the paint in reserve in case of minor repairs and modifications.

Unwritten rule! A good color can not cost 30 rubles per liter, so do not take it. The reason is simple: high-quality polymers and pigments are imported from Europe, so the prices there are somewhat higher. And if you are trying to sell a "budget option", then it was fulfilled, ignoring the standards and requirements.

How to store the new water-based paint

Safety and application rules:

1. The temperature at which the paint retains all its properties is above 0. During freezing and after defrosting, it completely changes its structure and is unusable.
2. Painting is also necessary at a positive temperature( not lower than 5 °).If this rule is neglected, then it will become a thick layer and uneven.
3. The surface must be cleaned and sanded for painting. In particular, when painting the wood, it is necessary to sand every layer of paint, since the paint raises the pile of the tree.

Features of using water emulsion

• The first thing to do is to primer the surfaces. This will help reduce paint consumption, and it will be applied at a certain angle.
• The last layer must be applied parallel to the penetration of sunlight through the window. So you also hide some of the errors.
• The best tool for painting is a roller providing a smooth and high-grade layer on the surface.
• For the roller, of course, you need a paint tray, it is inexpensive and is bought at any construction store.
• Painting is in two thin layers.
• Matt paint should not be washed at all.
• The most effective colorant is methane dioxide.
• Often experienced repairers diluted water-emulsion use as a primer. But this is not always economically profitable, because the primer itself is several times cheaper.

Than to remove and wash off water-based paint

The widespread opinion that water-based paint can be washed off with ordinary water is not always justified. Yes, when water gets in, the paint really gets softer, but so that it completely flushes, you'll have to work hard. The only thing that is absolutely accurate: you need to use water.

For work you will need:

• Clothes, which it is not a pity to dirty irrevocably;
• Safety goggles for the eyes;
• Capacity with water;
• Roller;
• Spatula or stationery knife.

How to remove water-based paint from the ceiling?

1. Water walls and ceiling with water using a roller or spray gun;
2. Wait 10 to 20 minutes.
3. Remove the paint with a trowel and another scraping tool.

If the proper effect does not occur, moisten the surface again, since the amount of paint available requires a large amount of water. Repeat the deletion. If the wall does not absorb water, it is possible that it has some kind of protective treatment, then specialized compounds are required that remove the layers of water emulsion during the chemical reaction.