Finishing floors is an important stage in renovationworks. The functionality and durability of the coating depend on how correctly it is done. Painting floors is the most common finishing method. A floor properly painted will be resistant to moisture and dirt. In addition, there are so many paints now that you have the right to choose any color and texture.
Floor painting is done not only foraesthetic beauty, but also so that it is resistant to moisture and dirt. Almost any floor can be painted. But most often people resort to painting a wooden flooring, since wood that is not protected from above will not last long. Those who think that painting a floor is easy are wrong. In fact, it is very important to know the basic subtleties. So, the peculiarity lies in the nature of the wooden floor being painted. It is necessary to paint both new and old wood. It is advisable to consider both options.
Materials and tools required for work
First you need to decide on the choice of materialsand tools. To properly paint, you need to stock up on all the tools at once so that they are at hand. Experts advise purchasing the following:
To paint floors you will need a roller, gloves, paint, primer, tray, and masking tape.
- soft cloth;
- putty knife;
- a few brushes;
- roller;
- Paint tray and stick for stirring;
- scissors and painting tape;
- primer;
- putty;
- linseed oil;
- dry chalk powder;
- joiner glue.
The main thing is to choose the paint.As a rule, for wooden floors, no matter what condition they are in, it is best to use standard oil paint. There is such a huge variety of them on the market now that it is easy to get confused. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the main characteristics that floor paint should have:
It is better to choose oil paint for the floor.
As for the manufacturer, it is bestopt for paint that is produced by a well-known brand. This way you can protect yourself from counterfeiting as much as possible. Moreover, the price does not play a special role here, since even a cheap product can be of quite high quality. Return to contents</a>
Peculiarities of staining the old floor
If the floorboards are rotten they need to be replaced ANow it's time to consider the intricacies of the painting process itself. First, you need to stop at working with the old wooden floor. Here, everything needs to be done with special care so that the floors do not cause you unnecessary problems in the future. First, you need to carefully inspect each floorboard. If you notice cracked or bug-eaten ones, it is best to replace them immediately. Otherwise, they will then cause damage to the adjacent logs. Next, you should close the boards well. That is, you need to press them as tightly as possible against each other so that there are no gaps. This will improve the quality of adhesion and will not allow insects to start in the cracks in the future. After this, you need to sand the floors. It is very convenient to do this with a special machine, which you can borrow from someone or rent, since a new one is expensive. Now the entire floor needs to be soaked in drying oil and wait about three days until it dries completely. And then, if there are visible cracks or significant potholes in the floor, they need to be filled with putty. Just level everything well afterwards so that the surface is without bumps. It is advisable to match the putty to the color of the floor. It is not difficult to prepare it yourself if you mix approximately equal proportions of wood glue, drying oil, dry chalk and add a little base paint. You need to putty especially carefully those places where the heads of nails and other metal elements are visible.
Cracks and seams in the floor need to be filled.Next, fill in the defects, after which you can move on to applying a thin layer of filler over the entire floor. When it dries completely, you need to sand everything well and wipe the floor with a rag soaked in hot water. After about 30 days, you can start painting the main part. To do this, you only need to shake the oil paint, pour it into a tray and gradually, starting from the far corner of the room, paint. Before this, you need to protect the baseboards or walls with tape if you do not want to paint them. You can use either a roller or a brush for the job. Here, everything depends only on what is more convenient for you to work with. The painted floor should usually stand for at least 3 days until it dries. However, everything depends on the paint. Take into account the time indicated on the packaging for final drying, but always add another day to be on the safe side. When the paint does not stick and has completely set, you can walk on the floor. Return to the table of contents</a>
Staining of new floors
New floor before painting is enoughsand. As for painting a new wooden floor, everything is much simpler here. It happens that the entire tree needs to be sanded well. This is necessary if the wood does not seem smooth enough to the touch. Then the floors are wiped with a dry cloth to remove dust, after which the entire surface is primed. Next, putty is applied. Here, you can get by with just sealing cracks and potholes. The putty is prepared in a similar way, as described above. When everything is completely dry, you need to thoroughly wash the surface with warm water. Use a soft cloth so as not to damage the putty. When the floors are dry, you can start painting directly. Painting is done in a similar way (with a brush or roller). Here you can also use a spray gun, which sprays paint in small portions. Painting the floor is complete. After drying, the wooden floor can be used. So, the main points for painting wooden floors have been considered. If you follow the subtleties, the result will be good and long-lasting. A similar method can be used to paint a cement floor and even floor tiles.
