Painting the walls in the kitchen

In modern interiors, wallpaper and tiles in the kitchen took a back seat. They are replaced by smooth surfaces of kitchen walls, which, due to the light, acquire a beautiful gradient. The choice of colors and shades for painting is truly unlimited. Such walls are successfully underlined by modern furniture, they are easy enough to refresh and repaint. Consider the features of choosing a color solution, materials for painting walls, as well as process technology.

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paint for the kitchen Paint is affordable material that allows you to choose any shades and combinations depending on the style of the interior. When choosing it, it should be borne in mind that for the finishing of the walls of the kitchen room, such parameters as water resistance, environmental friendliness, the ability to "breathe" are important. It is desirable that the painted wall is washable, not subject to rapid burnout.

Many of the stated requirements meet the glossy colors - they are waterproof and wash well, but on their surface all the errors and irregularities are clearly visible, the wall for such a paint should be perfectly smooth. Matte and semi-matt varieties perfectly hide the unevenness, but at the same time the surface will absorb dust and kitchen fouling.

Many experts recommend that water-based paints be chosen for kitchen walls.

There is the following choice of materials for painting the kitchen:

• water-based paint - it has many advantages( it dries quickly, there is no sharp odor, it is ecological and not allergenic, it creates creativity possibilities - you can make shades yourself by adding color pigments to the base).In any paint and varnish shop, you can easily select the desired shade of walls from the catalog, at home it will only be necessary to dilute the paint with the pigment in the desired proportion and stir. It can easily be washed off from hands and tools, without the use of a solvent. Specialists recommend water-emulsion paints of several types for kitchen walls and ceilings, depending on the composition( acrylic - including with the addition of latex, silicate and silicone);
• alkyd( oil) paint - is made on the basis of alkyd resin and drying oil, giving the composition strength and elasticity. Has a high moisture resistance and resistance to chemical attack, it is perfectly cleaned, does not burn out, is easily applied and does not shrink. It takes at least 12 hours to dry the oil paint, at this time it is necessary to provide ventilation in the room;
• epoxy and polyurethane paint - due to the presence of suitable resinous substances in their composition, they form wear-resistant and durable coatings, are resistant to moisture and chemical influences, and also a sufficiently high price.

The choice of the color of the kitchen wall

First of all, the interior design of the kitchen, like any other living space, depends on the personal tastes of the owners, their color preferences, the desire to bring a certain mood to their house. Important is also the selection of a combination of coloring the walls with the existing style of the room, kitchen furniture and other interior items.

When choosing the design of painting the walls of the kitchen, you can use the following design recommendations:

• kitchen furniture of classical style will look great against the background of the walls of a calm peach, beige, milky color;
• for white furniture is well suited for contrasting decoration - for example, intense turquoise, plum. This rule also works on the contrary - against the background of white walls furniture of rich shades will look good;
• if you want to combine several different colors in the kitchen interior, the designers advise to combine the walls and the kitchen set in one color scheme, and distribute other colors in other details of the interior( facing tiles, floor, utensils, etc.);
• to give the kitchen room a romantic atmosphere, you can choose the color scheme of furniture and walls in pastel colors;
• warm colors( light shades of yellow and orange) will arouse appetite, and cold will suit for those who want to lose weight;
• in case of a choice of warm tones, it is recommended to use shades adjacent to the color palette;
• for a visual increase in space will fit light pastel colors;
• based on the lighting of the kitchen - if the room is sunny, too bright colors will look sharp, or even completely change the shade. It is not recommended to decorate a poorly lit room in dark colors;
• should take into account the location of the kitchen - for the northern side it is recommended to use warm colors in the interior, and for the southern side it is recommended to use cold colors.

A well thought out color solution of the kitchen interior will contribute to creating an atmosphere of comfort in everyday life.

Preparation of kitchen walls for painting

For painting the walls in the kitchen, the following tools and materials may be needed:

• spatulas( wide and narrow);
• roller for painting walls, paint brush;
• priming fluid of deep penetration;
• putty( starting and finishing);
• painter's fiberglass( spider web);
• painter clipper( Scotch tape);
• medium grinding sandpaper;
• container for dye( cans, paint jar or pallet);
• rubber gloves - will protect when working with aggressive chemicals( goggles may also be needed);
• wall paint.

The paint must be applied to a clean and leveled prepared surface. To do this, you need to remove from it old finishing materials - wallpaper, lime whitewash, the remains of paint. In order to easily remove old wallpaper from the wall, you can use a roller, soaked in warm water. It is necessary to remove stains of kitchen stains, rust, stains. If the walls have mold and fungus, then these spots need to be cleaned with a metal brush, and then treat these areas with antifungal agents.

Then the following preparatory work should be done:

1. Wipe the potholes and cracks with a sand-cement mortar or sealant.
2. Treat the surface of the walls with a primer( recommended in two layers).
3. For leveling the surface, it is necessary to apply a coarse-grained starting filler to the walls.
4. Before the final putty, we impose the so-called "painting web"( fiberglass mesh) for reinforcing and hardening the surface - this will help to avoid cracks on the walls.
5. After drying the previous layer, we apply fine fine-grained filler for final leveling, after which it is necessary to wipe the dried surface with a sandpaper and primed the walls.

Priming of the wall surface allows:

• to increase the adhesion properties of the surface, i.e.create prerequisites for further good adhesion of walls and paint;
• protect from moisture;
• prevent shedding and cracking, as well as the appearance of streaks and stains.

The use of a deep penetration primer is recommended. For a small kitchen, you need up to two liters of primer, you can dilute it with water in a 1: 1 ratio.

Painting the walls in the kitchen

After preparation of the surface for painting, you can proceed directly to the application on the walls of the color composition. It will take several times( at least two, and sometimes three) to paint the walls. The number of layers depends on the consistency and quality of the selected paint. Carefully read the recommendations of the manufacturers of the material used.

To achieve smooth lines when painting and keep the surface of the ceiling clean, it is recommended to cover the joints with a paint tape from the wall upwards.

When painting the walls of the kitchen, the following nuances should be considered:

• to eliminate the appearance of streaks, use a paint pallet - using its ribbed edge it is convenient to remove excess paint from the brush;
• it is recommended to start painting walls from the window;
• for the first coat of paint is allowed to dilute it with water by 15-20%( carefully study the manufacturer's instructions);
• at first with the help of a paintbrush stains corners and hard-to-reach places are stained, and then with the help of a roller begin to paint the surface of the wall;
• to the next wall pass after full application of the paint layer to the previous one;
• a new coat of paint must be applied after the previous one is completely dry;
• it is recommended to apply the paint in different directions layer by layer( from left to right, then from bottom to top), then to make shading - thus, the paint will be distributed evenly on the surface of the walls without any strokes.

Wall painting in the kitchen - photo:

Painting walls with water-based paint .

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