Paint for walls in the apartment how to choose

Fashion trends in the decoration of walls in the apartment during repairs are prone to periodic fluctuations. Suffice it to recall that the still not long ago, the undisputed "masters" in this sphere were wallpapers that pushed to the background all other finishing materials. However, the paint was never abandoned - without the it was not carried out any repairs. And now, thanks to new developments and production technologies, the paint actively recovers lost positions, and all more owners apartments give it preference when decorating the walls. Moreover, it became possible to combine two types of finishes. An example of this - wallpapers specially designed for painting.

The use of paints significantly expands the possibilities of homeowners in decorating premises in the chosen style. Even just , the tinted wall is a field for the manifestation of fantasy: its can be decorated with drawings, patterns, artistic compositions and other decorative elements. And if suddenly the design style "became boring" or began to cause irritation( this also happens often), the walls can be repainted without resorting to large-scale repair work.

But all of the above will be fair if you use really high-quality material for work. When an inexperienced person comes to a specialized store, he can "get lost" because of the abundance of the proposed samples, differing in color, composition, basic purpose, performance. How not to get confused, if you choose exactly the paint for the walls in the apartment, how to choose the one so that you can achieve the desired beauty of the room decoration, and do not negate the efforts for preliminary preparation of the surfaces for decorating? presents this issue with the publication.

Advantages and disadvantages of wall finishing by painting

For the beginning of the , let's figure out the , what attracts the decoration of the walls with paint, and whether this method of decoration has any drawbacks.

The following are the advantages of for this kind of wall decoration:

• A variety of wall decoration options - you can implement the most daring projects, with a combination of different shades, textures, drawing pictures and .Modern paint and varnish materials allow you to "play" basic colors, achieving an almost limitless number of different shades.

• High-quality paint, provided that the surface is thoroughly prepared, creates an coating that will not lose its decorative qualities for a very long time.
• Unlike other finishing materials, the painted wall does not particularly attract domestic animals, that is, the probability of scratches or gnawed angles with such a finish is much less.

• . Quality colorful coatings can be cleaned regularly, including wet, without losing sight.
• Painting walls is a much more convenient way of finishing if the room has a complex configuration - has with niches, columns, figured projections and .With wallpaper or decorative panels in this situation, you have a lot of torment.

• It will always be possible to eliminate minor defects if you have a small amount of paint in the right shade. Indelible peppermint, scratch or chip can be easily tinted.
• To change partially or even completely the style of decorating a room is much easier than with any other finishing material.

Now - we focus attention on drawbacks of of this method of finishing.

• High-quality painting requires very thorough surface preparation. The paint can not hide, but rather - even emphasize, it would seem, almost imperceptible to the eye wall defects.
• The process of staining the - is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. If there is no experience or if the recommended technologies are not followed, and even more so when using cheap , a low-quality material, the coating can be very uneven in color or external texture.

• Paint does not like point mechanical impact and a pronounced abrasive load. In case of inaccurate use of residential premises, it will be difficult to avoid scuffs of , chips, scratches. However, this applies equally to most finishing materials for walls.
• Most wall paints, with the exception of glossy coatings, have the ability to accumulate dust on the surface from indoor air.

Basic physical, technological and operational properties paints

Going to the salon to choose paint, the owner of the apartment, of course, the first of all thinks of the of its decorativeness, referring to the chosen shade. However, if you do not take into account other important properties of the material, it is easy to make a mistake, and the result will be very different from the one you have just conceived.

• Undoubtedly, the decorative qualities of a brief are the determining criterion of choice - this is understandable simply from the intended purpose of the material.

By the way, an inexperienced user can even be surprised by the that despite the diversity, the salon will not feature as many shades as he would like. No wonder - there are technologies for creating the necessary colors - this will be discussed a little later.

Regardless of the color, the paint can create a surface with varying degrees of brilliance. So, the compositions are divided into matt , semi-matt , glossy. There are paints related to the high-gloss , which creates an almost mirror-like surface, but they practically do not find them in the conditions of the application apartments.

- Paints that create a glossy surface are attracted by ease of care - they are less afraid of abrasion, moisture, and from such painted walls it is easy to wipe off dust or remove stains. But there is an important drawback - the gloss will only look on a perfectly flat surface. Even very insignificant defects from the play of light instantly come out.

Glossy paints for complete wall covering are used very rarely. They are more likely to be suitable for additional decoration or for the allocation of individual elements trim room. In addition, they can be used for staining of walls in rooms with high humidity - for example, in the kitchen .

- Matte paints for decorating the walls of living rooms are used much more often. They create a flat surface and can visually hide minor flaws. In addition, the matte coating makes the room visually more spacious.

Disadvantage - stains placed on such a surface will be much more difficult to remove, and most likely will have to use the to tint.

- Semi-matte paints, of course, occupy an intermediate position, possessing approximately equally "pluses" and "minuses" of the types mentioned above.

• The most important quality of any paint - its hiding power . This is the ability of the material to create a flat, monophonic surface that completely obscures the underlying background of the substrate. Typically, the hiding power of is determined by the minimum number of layers of the required for such an effect.

In most cases, quality LKM requires application in two layers. In the advertising brochures there are assurances from the producers that a single coloring is enough, but this should be treated with reasonable skepticism.

An important factor in this matter, of course, is the color of the base. Therefore, experienced painters recommend not to trust advertising, and try hiding paint in practice, on a small surface fragment. Usually, when testing the material, several methods are used - apply a smear on the black surface, on a completely white and on the already smeared in the desired color. After the prototypes dry up, it will be clearly seen whether the application of several layers of will be required.

Special experimental cards like "chessboard" are also used. Under the letter "a" is shown the card itself. After the first pass through the paint( "b"), it is seen that the contrasting spots appear through the coating. And after applying the second layer( "in") - the painted surface turns out absolutely equal.

• card The consistency, viscosity of the paint composition, its ability to spread and adhere to the surface is unrelated to .If the paint is too thick, then the painted surface may be uneven in color. In addition, it is always that leads the to overspending the material. However, thick paint can be brought to the desired state using a base solvent. Much worse, if the composition is excessively liquid - it is yes st mn certain streaks, weak hiding power of , and it is very difficult to deal with this.

From this point of view, very advantageous acquisition is the paint, which is given the property thixotropy .Such compositions change their density depending on the conditions. With the mixing of the paint, it becomes more liquid, and in a calm state it rapidly accumulates viscosity.

The manufacturer usually specifies this paint quality on the original packaging - it is worth looking for, since similar compositions practically do not give the , creating a smooth painted surface. True, you need to be prepared and to the increased cost of such paintwork materials.

• It is worthwhile to pay attention to the choice and the available methods of applying paint to the surface of the walls. Usually this is indicated in the form of pictograms with a picture of a brush, a roller or a spray gun. In the series of cases, painting large surfaces using aerosol spraying technology is much more profitable and faster.
• When choosing a paint, it is worth paying attention to the declared qualities of resistance to wet cleaning. This is especially important for rooms where the probability of falling on the heel on the walls is great, for example - for the kitchen.

However, here it is necessary to think from a different point of view. Washable inks are significantly more expensive than conventional ones, and it may be more appropriate to periodically update the surface of more with cheap compounds.

• If to consider a paint for walls, it is necessary to note still one quality - homogeneity of structure. Paint can be not only "smooth" - there are varieties with special inclusions that create a microrelief of the surface covered with them, for example, with the effect of sand or silk.

Such textured coatings look very original, though, in order to qualitatively apply them certain paintwork experience is still required.

• For residential premises, the important parameter of the paint is the its vapor permeability. The decorative coating of the walls should not prevent the natural exchange of moisture, so as not to cause drops of condensation on the surface. In a word, the paint should not stop the walls from "breathing".
• Paint should be safe for people and pets. All its components - the pigmentary dispersion, the binder, the solvent, some or other additives after drying should not give off unpleasant odors, release toxic substances. It is very good if the paint will have still and antiseptic properties = - prevent the development of all FOR m m caviar flora. Another one important requirement is the safety of the paint coating in terms of flammability and smoke generation .
• And, finally, any person doing repairs, I want to work done as quickly as possible. Therefore, preference is given to paint and varnish compositions with a minimum drying and polymerization time - with them the paint 's performance increases dramatically. As a rule, the terms of solidification of paints are indicated by the manufacturers on the packaging. But it should be borne in mind that these terms are defined for normal temperature and humidity conditions.

By the way, if you choose for the buyer, if you have instructions on a foreign language that is unfamiliar to him, you should, of course, ask the seller for a sheet with a translation. But much can be said and pictograms, inflicted on on the package. Most often there are those that are represented in the table below:

Pictogram	Symbol value	Pictogram	Symbol value
Icons for glossiness-dullness of paint	Icons for paint application areas
	Absolute, 100% opacity of paint.		Highest degree of versatility - the paint is suitable for all surfaces, for interior and exterior use.
	Matte paint.		Paint for roofing.
	Semi-matte degree of glossiness of paint.		Paint for exterior walls of the building - facade.
	Semi-gloss paint.		Paint for the exterior walls of the building - basement.
	Glossy paint.		Paint only for floor covering.
	The highest degree of glossiness is a super gloss paint.		Paint only for ceilings.
-	-		Paint for interior walls only.
-	-		The paint can be used for interior walls and ceilings.
Pictograms indicating the technological features of
	paint For application, use a brush.		Before use, the paint needs to be mixed( usually with toxic compounds).
	The roller is used for the application.		The time it takes to dry to a degree of safety at the touch and on the ingress of dust.
	It is permitted to use aerosol spraying with a spray gun.		The minimum time required to dry before applying the next layer.
	Consumption of paint on a smooth or primed surface( in this case - 1 liter and 7 to 9 m² of wall area).		Negative temperatures are not allowed when storing the ink.
	Consumption of paint on a rough, absorbent, cut or sawed surface( in this case - 1 liter for 3 ÷ 5 m² of area).		Pictogram indicating the toning technology to the desired shade. In this case, the "MoniColor" system.

Which paint should I choose?

Now should focus on the types of paint in terms of their component chemical structure. The difference here can be substantial, and not all varieties are suitable for domestic work, especially in the apartment's living quarters.

Oil-based paints

Painting compositions, the solvent in which are vegetable or mineral oils, once completely dominated, for the lack of competitors. Today their sphere of application is constantly narrowing. The demand for them is dropping, and, apparently, they will be completely ousted from the paint and varnish market in the sphere of construction and repair.

The oil component after the application of the paint on the surface is oxidized, dries, leaving the tinted film coating. But this process, as a rule, takes a lot of time. Moreover, the resistance of the coating is very small. Under the influence of external factors, film coating cracked several years later, begins exfoliation , and the surface loses its appearance. And still one circumstance - film formed - practically impassable for water vapor, that with is inadmissible for normal indoor microclimate.

The only advantage of such compounds is cheapness. But hardly anyone will come to the head in favor of this quality to use inexpensive paint for decoration of walls in living quarters. In addition, "refresh" the surface will not be easy - it is necessary completely. Until the base, clean the old layer, since none of the existing types of paint will lie qualitatively over the oil.

In a word, the oil paint for the walls in the apartment is not even considered.

Paints based on alkyd resins

Alkyd paints are sometimes mistakenly confused with oily ones due to a similar initial consistency, but the difference between them is very significant. Bonding agent in them are alkyd resins obtained by processing of vegetable oils( soybean, linseed and others) by a special technology using acidic components. And as a solvent used volatile compounds of the organic series - gasoline, white spirit, turpentine and , .

The paint application field on the wall evaporates solvents rather quickly, and the alkyd resins form on surface with strong enough film with pigmented pigments. Such coating for account quality tv resin has good elasticity, resistance to moisture, ultraviolet rays, temperature fluctuations. Alkyd paints are distinguished by the high hiding power of .They also have a vapor permeability, but is implicitly pronounced, so for living spaces it is not the best option. Another one minus - the work with the paint in the room is accompanied by a persistent sharp smell of the solvent, which the does not pass long enough. There are claims to alkyd paints and from the standpoint of fire safety.

For kitchen walls or bathroom, such coverage is suitable can , true, if viewed from the point of view of economy - the cost of alkyd paints is not too high. But you need to know that over time the coating begins to fade, appears on the yellowing.

Alkyd paints can be produced in a wide range - from matt coatings to glossy enamels. They are still better used for painting wooden or metal parts and appliances. For example, for radiators, for window frames, doors, slopes of the , this is an excellent version of the .But for the walls of the apartment you should look for the more suitable solution.

Silicate based paints

These formulations refer to a fairly limited group that uses exclusively mineral constituents. The base base is liquid silicate, which is often referred to as "liquid glass".

After drying and crystallization of the silicate paint on the surface, an extremely durable coating is created, resistant to abrasive stress. However, , it has a high vapor permeability - this is the highest value for silicate paints compared to in general with all other LMCs. The walls painted with such a composition are not afraid of dampness, and in addition, have yet one expressed advantage - the chemical constituents are such that they will never tolerate the formation of mold or fungus, since any microflora simply dies, even without the use of special antiseptic primers.

It would seem - that's it, the optimal solution for the walls of living quarters! However, do not rush to conclusions, as the disadvantages of silicate paint - a whole "bouquet":

• Paint in working, liquid state for account high concentration of alkaline constituents aggressively acts on the skin and mucous membranes. When carrying out painting work t t is required to observe special precautions, use means protection of hands, face, eyes, respiratory system. True, after crystallization the coating becomes harmless.
• Color pigments for such formulations should be exclusively on an alkaline basis. This predetermines a rather narrow framework in matters of self-tinting, and the silicate paints presented on the market are not distinguished by a wide variety of colors and shades.
• Silicate paint will fit well only on the mineral surface. If previously used to paint the walls with other compounds on an organic basis, you can not even try to apply silicate until the surface is completely cleared of the base itself. Metal parts or polymers staining and not are amenable at all.
• This "selfishness" of silicate paint has the opposite side. If the wall was painted by her once, then no other dye qualitatively over the silicate coating will not fall. That is, if there is a desire to repaint the walls, then the will have to or again resort to silicate paint, or take a time-consuming process of complete washing and cleaning the old coating.

Family of water-soluble paints

We now turn to a large group of paints, among which, probably, we should search for the optimal variation of nt for and decorating the walls in the apartment. All these compounds are united by one important feature - the solvent in them is ordinary water. Well, in it in suspension( emulsion or dispersed), all the necessary components are present:

1. First of all, they are binders, the ones that, after evaporation of water and polymerization, will create a strong film layer. These components can have a different basis, which predetermines the final classification of water-soluble paint, but they have one function - the most dense adherence to the surface to be painted, high adhesion to it, reliable retention of all other ingredients in the formulation.

2. Tinted pigments - they predetermine the decorative qualities of the paint.

3. Special fillers that can perform various functions. So, neither can improve the durability of the paint to mechanical abrasive actions, increase the protective qualities from other unfavorable factors. In addition, fillers can perform the role and additional decoration, creating a special texture of the surface. As fillers use quartz or marble dust, talcum, rock crumb, other substances of mineral or organic origin.

4. Technological additives that simplify the dyeing process, improve ductility, increase adhesion, optimize the processes of water evaporation and simultaneous polymerization of films and , .

As already mentioned, the type of paint predetermines the film-forming component. But here there are different options.

Paints on polyvinyl acetate base

Such compositions are direct "relatives" to all familiar adhesives and primers based on PVA .Most often in common parlance they are called usual water-emulsion .They gained wide popularity due to affordability - these are the most inexpensive paints from all water-soluble varieties.

Such compositions are easy to use - they are easy to apply, they show good adhesion, but at the same time it's very easy to wash paint tool .Paint does not produces unpleasant persistent odors, harmless to humans and the environment, does not decompose into toxic components.

As a rule, is sold by in white design, but is very easy to to be tinted. The surface coated with water-based , is easily repainted by other water-based formulations - there are no restrictions in this matter.

However, the low price is a consequence of significant drawbacks of water-based paint. So, it is not resistant to abrasive load. Not very good indicators of resistance to moisture - after wiping the surface with a damp cloth on it can remain quite noticeable stripes.

So, from the point of view of economy - the choice is not bad, from the point of view of practicality - not too much.

Paints butadiene-styrene

Such paints are infrequent. And they should be treated with a certain degree of caution. Although, it would seem, butadiene styrene is one of the forms of synthetic latex( synthetic rubber), but its characteristics in terms of use for paint coatings are low.

The paint is very similar to already mentioned vodoemulsionkoy , but it significantly higher abrasion resistance, there is no "rabies."But there is a very significant drawback - it does not tolerate light exposure, quickly turns yellow and loses its decorative qualities.

Butadiene-styrene formulations are more likely to be used as a primer - in this "role" most fully manifested their advantages. But it is better not to buy them for finishing the walls.

Water-dispersive latex paints

A family of paints, as a film-forming agent in which resistant latex components are used. After polymerization, the painted surface is covered with a thin, strong film, free from water and abrasive stress.

Has a moderate vapor permeability, and with the correct coloring it is not prone to the formation of . drops of condensate on the surface. Paint well rests on a surface has impeccable coverage , and even the ability to smooth out fine surface defects - latex film tightens small cracks of up to 1 mm wide. Coloring in two layers and completely completely hide the flaws, giving the walls a smooth coating with a silky effect.

Disadvantages of latex paints are also available. Whatever you say, they are resistant to ultraviolet inferior to acrylic or silicone. However , tse on on them - a considerable, so you need to think carefully - not make a choice in favor of more high-quality compositions. And still - latex formulations are difficult to wash off from the surfaces of the instrument or from the skin of hands, if this is not done immediately after the end of work.

Recommended place of application - ceilings and walls in rooms with high humidity.

Silicone-based paints

These water-dispersible compounds are the most modern of the existing ones. They fully combine the advantages of all other types, and therefore have almost complete versatility - suitable for walls and ceilings of any residential and special premises.

The opacity of the paint is excellent. Even cracks with a width of 1.5-2 mm are fully tightened when applied twice. A thin silicone film is absolutely not afraid of water abrasion loads, that is, the walls can be subjected to regular wet cleaning. However, on such a coating the dust practically does not lie down - it is not kept on a smooth vertical surface, so that the pollution will be minimal. At the same time, this silicone "membrane" - is vapor-permeable , and the walls retain the ability to "breathe".

For durability of use without loss of decorative qualities, silicone paints simply do not have rivals. The formulations are absolutely harmless in any state - both in liquid and after polymerization. Working with it is very just , since it does not cause skin irritation, it is easily laundered.

All these advantages predetermine a high price - among all paint materials, silicone paints are the most expensive. Probably, only this conditional drawback and becomes the reason of insufficiently wide their popularity among average consumers.

By the way, the unique properties of silicone paints are more in demand for exterior finishing, and if the owners are already going to such expenses, which is more often - for painting the facades of houses. And for the walls in the apartment it is quite possible to choose a more reasonable option, which in quality will not practically differ - the speech goes to about paints on an acrylic basis.

Acrylic water-dispersion paints

Acrylic colors can be called leaders with the evaluation criterion " price-quality ".Their cost now is quite acceptable, and a number of other important advantages - the reason for the highest popularity of these compositions among professionals and home masters.

• First, no other paint materials can be so versatile and resistant to tinting. Acrylic resins are absolutely not afraid of the effects of pigments, and here opens the widest field for imagination.
• Secondly, acrylic water-soluble paints are absolutely not afraid of light ultraviolet exposure and in the course of time practically do not fade.
• Thirdly, they are not inferior to latex for abrasion resistance. True, the covering capacity of them is slightly lower( they can only tighten a thin crack no more than 0.5 mm), but that fully pays off with affordable value.
• In the - of the fourth , this interior paint has versatility - it is equally good for all rooms, for walls and ceilings. The paint will easily and firmly lay on almost any leveled surface.

There are no special drawbacks to of its , and non-significant lagging by any parameters from other LMCs is completely unimportant for the conditions of interior decoration of apartments.

So, acrylic water-dispersion paint for apartment walls is the most optimal choice.

Which manufacturer should I prefer?

The assortment presented in specialized stores is very wide. But do not rush to buy the first thing that appealed to the price - it is worthwhile looking for products of well-known companies that always guarantee quality.

All on the have hearing the Finnish company "Tikkurila" . Its interior paint "Euro-2" based on acrylic copolymers is the best suited for wall finishing. The development is worthy of the in the is enforced in the paint "Euro-7" - this composition is much higher resistance to abrasion. It can be produced both in an "even" composition, and with a textured filling.

Excellent results show the staining of walls and ceilings with water-dispersive paints of the German company Dufa .Especially popular among professionals are the "Superweiss" and "Wandfarbe" compounds, specially designed for finishing living quarters.

Without a doubt you can buy the colors of German companies

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The recognized participants in the "race leaders" are the British manufacturers. For example, among professional painters, the products of "Johnstone's " , producing compositions in very different textural designs, and "Dulux" , representing transnational corporation "AkzoNobel" , deserve an excellent evaluation.

is always popular. Among Russian consumers one of the leaders in terms of is the production of Polish company "Sniezka" . This is a clear example of of high quality and reasonable price.

Try to keep up with the leading firms and domestic manufacturers. Every year the number of high-quality paints of Russian firms grows .

The company "Nevsky Paint" appeared not so long ago, but already fully competes with other manufacturers. Unfortunately, its range in the water dispersion paint so far is not too wide and is represented only by two samples, but the quality of the material is very good. It is to be hoped that the development of new compositions will continue.

The Yaroslavl Paint Company has a long and glorious history. The most good reviews deserve the paintwork of Russian companies " Eurolux ", "Admiral" and some others.

The choice is great, but to guarantee the quality of the products can only a good specialized showroom. Buying paint in dubious "benches" or in the market may well turn out to be a disappointment - hackers have long learned how to make containers and beautiful stickers virtually indistinguishable. In any case, always should ask the seller to produce documents for a shipment of goods to make sure the reliability of branded products.

By the way, in serious salons the visitor will be offered help and selection of the right paint colors or in the preparation of shades. This issue requires special consideration.

How to choose the right color?

It would seem - a funny question: go to the store and choose something that is more to your liking. However, to your great surprise, you can find that the assortment of interior paints exposed on the shelves for walls - does not indulge in a tinged variety. In the overwhelming majority there will be one or another basic white color. But this does not mean that manufacturers do not think about the "whims" of customers - simply the entire available spectrum is impossible for the to either place the on the shelves, or even store it in warehouses. It is much easier to create the right shade from the base paint using special pigments.

The best option - the master who has conceived the repair comes to the salon, already having a complete idea of ​​what he wants to see on his walls. He will be offered several catalogs ( depending on the manufacturer of the paint itself), where among the innumerable options is chosen the most suitable.

It is important to know that there are a lot of color catalogs-it's the well-known RAL, the catalogs of the company "Tikkurila" - "Monicolor Nova" and "Symphony Orus ", catalogs "Beckers NCS" ,Dulux and others. There is in the this turn and the Russian development - "Moscow Palette".Very often directly on the bank with a paint pictogram, information is displayed which color palette should be used when tinting( is an example of in the table above).

The most important moment - you should never trust the first impression received from viewing similar catalogs on the screen of the monitor or in a glossy brochure - the color perception there is completely different, and you can make a mistake. For the selection, use only special catalogs - fans, the color of the samples for which is applied by using a special technology that transmits the real picture as much as possible. Viewing the samples is necessary, varying the level of illumination and the direction of the light, since his game can distort the shade quite strongly - it will look completely different in the shade and in the open light.

standards A knowledgeable consultant usually does not will offer at once a bunch of directories from which the buyer will ripple in the eyes. To begin with, a preliminary selection will be made for a special fan, in which the reflects only approximate colors, and only then can you proceed to an accurate selection of subtle colors.

Why is this done? In good salons, there are necessarily special mixers with computer control - they will perfectly accurately reproduce t the amount of ink required for the chosen shade. For this, the basic compositions are used - they can also differ. So, for matt shades of , is taken by the white opaque base number 1, for bright and saturated - translucent base base number 2, and for gloss or expressed dark colors - transparent base number 3.The selection of pigments is carried out by to the nearest milligram, therefore it is guaranteed to receive exactly what the client has chosen.

If a takay opportunity is realized in the store - it's worth using it. You can, of course, try to perform tinting and on your own the - on sale there is a wide range of necessary pigment dyes. But you should be prepared for the fact that there will be a lot of difficulties in this matter:

• First of all, , it will be necessary to prepare the entire amount of paint that is required for the of a certain area. If suddenly the material , even would very little, but not enough, to achieve "manually" the exact correspondence of the second batch by shade - is almost impossible.
• When working with with many dyes, "mixing laws" do not always work. For example, hosts know that the combination of red and yellow tones should give the orange a shade of .However, when using two or more pigments, they can behave absolutely unpredictably, and the end result will suddenly unpleasantly surprise the inexperienced painter.
• Intuitive addition of pigment to the paint, without the experience of similar work - it is always a high probability to slip through the boundary that was originally intended. It seems that still needs to add - and now the output of the paint is darker or more saturated than it was intended.

In a word, mixing colors is a whole art that does not lend itself to all .And if it's still a bold decision to carry out tinting yourself, you should follow several rules that will help minimize possible flaws:

• Tinting pigments are not a universal material at all, and they only fit the with the type and type of paints .This point should be specified at the time of purchase.
• When choosing a shade, one should not "spray" on their huge variety. It is best to work on short catalogs - the perception of the color of the painted wall from this will suffer little, and the possible disappointments are surely diminished.
• Always evaluate the chosen color in advance on a wall or room scale. It is possible that the bright warm shade in the fan looks very attractive. But a completely painted in such a color wall can cause irritation or headache. The rule is simple - the less saturation, the more comfortable it will be in the room.
• Masters are always advised to make a trial coloring, you can even at the same time have several colors on the restricted sections of the wall. To buy a small amount of paint for experiments is always cheaper than disappointing to finish the badly obtained room again. It is very important to look in advance how the chosen color will behave in real conditions - in a particular room with the available in it.
• The experiment is all the more necessary if the wall has a relief texture( for example, special wallpaper for painting is pasted on).Shadow play from microrelief irregularities when changing lighting can give a completely unexpected, sometimes - undesirable result.
• It should be remembered that it is possible to evaluate objectively the resulting shade and texture of wall only with complete drying of the last applied to the layer. It is not necessary to be guided in this by the passport time of drying the paint - the wall will take its final form a day later, or even two.

How much paint will it take?

The paint consumption for wall finishing directly depends on the area to be coated, hiding power of material, the amount of layers deposited on the , surface preparation quality, compliance with the recommended work practices.

The area of ​​the room walls to be decorated can be easily determined by measuring the height, perimeter( or the length of a particular section), without neglecting to subtract the area of ​​the existing window and door .

The weighted average paint consumption is to be specified by the manufacturer. Here there is subtlety - the indicator can be expressed in square meters per liter, or on the contrary , in milliliters on m² .There are data specified in kg, and kilograms of mm cr asks and liter - this is not the same thing. It is important not to get confused and hold calculation correctly.

The number of layers of is usually determined in advance by the experimental by .With this should take into account that the primary layer usually consumes paints by 10 ÷ 15% more.

Apply paint to a porous, unprimed surface - is just sloppiness, waste of materials. And to conduct calculation for such conditions is almost impossible - the absorbability of walls can be unpredictable.

Simple arithmetic calculations will give the desired result. And to make easier for , we suggest readers to take advantage of the built-in calculator capabilities. It includes data on the average consumption of the main types of wall paints. It remains to specify the requested data - and get the result.

Calculator calculation the required amount of paint for walls

Note that the final result will be shown in kilograms. The weight of the net paint is always indicated on any of the packages, and the required number of cans will be easy to determine.

Whatever the paint is chosen, and how much it was purchased, it is important to clarify the release date of the lot and the expiration date of the material. LMCs with the expired warranty period may be unsuitable for use or give a negative result at the output.

And in conclusion - video with recommendations on the choice of paint for walls.

Video: advice on choosing a paint for finishing walls