There is probably no person in the world whoat least once in your life. Many people think that there is nothing complicated about it, but it is not that simple. This is especially true when it comes to painting the walls in the living room. This room is the calling card of any home, so the painting should be flawless. You will need the following tools:
Wall structure diagram.
- brush;
- roller;
- tray;
- capacity.
Surface preparation
Preparation of walls is one of the mainstages of such a process. First of all, you should get rid of all the nails and screws, all the objects that hang on the wall should also be removed. As for the electrical outlets, they should be carefully covered with polyethylene packaging film. This material adheres well to plastic. If there was wallpaper on the wall before the painting process, it should be wetted, after which it is scraped off with a steel scraper. If there is paint and putty under the wallpaper, it should be knocked off with a hammer, and the putty should be done in the same way. Moreover, everything should be knocked off until the brick or concrete appears. Then the walls should be washed well and allowed to dry. Return to the table of contents</a>
Priming and plastering
Wall painting scheme.If we are talking about painting the walls in the living room, then we need to use a transparent primer - acrylic. It is necessary to apply at least three layers of primer, but before applying the next layer, the previous one must dry. Places with cracks, various irregularities and holes must be carefully putty. Putty is applied to the surface from the bottom up, first it is applied to the cracks, and then to a flat surface. Lastly, putty is applied to areas near sockets, switches and windows. The first putty layer must dry completely, after which the walls should be primed a second time. You need to take a wide brush (the ideal option is 130 mm). It should be carefully dipped one third into the paint, after which the brush is pressed tightly against the wall of the container to squeeze out excess paint. In order to paint the walls correctly, you need to work with a brush from top to bottom, while both vertical and horizontal strokes are acceptable.
Scheme for calculating the required amount of paintfor painting walls. In this process, you need to try to paint at least a square meter in one go. In order for the paint layer to be applied evenly, the new painting area should overlap the one that has already been painted. The entire wall should be painted in this way, and as for breaks, it is better not to take them until at least one wall is completely done. Then you can not be afraid that the paint layer will change. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to paint with a roller
Not only can you use paint for this purposea brush, but also a roller, then the work will go much faster. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that when working with a roller, you should apply several layers of paint, since a single roll with a roller gives a very thin layer. Now you should take a paint tray and pour it into it about a third full. The roller should be lowered into the tray, after which it needs to be rolled along the bottom several times. Then the paint on the roller will be distributed evenly. When the roller rolls along the wall, you need to take into account that this can be done both horizontally and vertically. In this case, there should be uniform pressure on the tool. Do not rush, otherwise you can get dirty with paint, which is very difficult to wash off. When the roller is immersed in paint, you need to paint a new section of the wall, while slightly capturing the already painted area. Return to the table of contents</a>
How to choose a paint
Scheme of painting a concrete wall with a roller.The choice of paint is a very important aspect. Despite the fact that such material is very widely presented on the modern market, it is not easy to choose a truly high-quality product. Very often, the choice is made in favor of water-based latex paint. This is due to the fact that it emits little caustic vapors, dries quickly, and is easy to clean. You can not be afraid that it will turn yellow or fade, the painted surface is provided with ventilation, moisture does not accumulate. Oil-based paints are more durable. They can be applied at low temperatures, and repainting can be carried out on whitewash, where there are already several layers of paint. With all the advantages of such paint, it should be taken into account that it is characterized by increased density, so it is somewhat more difficult to apply. And often a solvent is necessary. There is a type of paint that combines the properties of matte and glossy, eggshell or satin can be added to it. They can retain their properties longer than ordinary material, and this gives the living room greater warmth and depth. Therefore, the question of what is not difficult. If you try, any living room will look great.</ ul>
