Water-based paint is the best finishing material for painting surfaces. Painting walls with water-based paint is an easy process.
Scheme of the direction of painting wallswater-based paint. Many people prefer this paint, because it can be used to quickly get a good result when doing repairs. Since the product is high-quality and has a light structure, even a novice craftsman can apply it. In advance, you will need to acquire the necessary materials and tools for the work. So, what do you need to buy?
High-quality materials for painting walls
You will need:
- paint;
- brushes;
- roller;
- color;
- water;
- bucket.
Before purchasing water-based paintbe sure to look at its characteristics. We are talking about the viscosity of the product, shelf life, storage, composition, costs. As a rule, paint consists of latex, filler, thickener and antiseptic. It is important to note that water-based paint has many advantages, among which we can highlight its affordable cost. In addition, the surface you paint looks quite aesthetically pleasing, which, of course, adds beauty to any room.
Rollers for painting walls.And if you follow the painting technology, the paint will not leave any defects on the walls. When you cover the walls with water-based paint, you will notice that there is no unpleasant smell of solvent at all, so you will not need to ventilate the room for a long time. Initially, water-based paint is presented in white. To make the paint acquire a certain color, try diluting it. All modern construction stores have departments where you can select the desired color using a computer. Often, the masters do the coloring for free. All you need is water-based products and a bottle of colorant. Return to contents</a>
How to dilute the substance by yourself?
The paint can also be diluted at home.Add water-based paint to the colorant, the container should be about 100 ml. Then apply the paint in some inconspicuous place. Sometimes it happens that the shade on the wall is slightly different from the color of the paint diluted in the container. Then you can paint the walls. As for paint consumption, only 150 ml is required for 1 m² of surface. If you need to paint, for example, 30 m² with one layer and 20 m² of walls with a double layer, then you will need 5 liters of paint. Do not buy too cheap products, since their consumption can be quite large. Painting walls is a more economical finishing work. In the construction market, you can buy water-based paint (10 l) even for 500 rubles.
Scheme of filling walls before painting.How to properly prepare walls before painting? To make the walls perfectly smooth, do the finishing work in advance. You will definitely need to plaster and putty the surface. Then you can start priming the walls. If you plan to only paint the surface, then apply paint to it again (it will serve as a primer). In general, you will need to apply 2-3 layers of the substance to the walls. This is how there will be no stains on the wall. If you are going to cover the walls with paintable wallpaper, then use 2 layers of water-based paint. Wallpaper on a paper base is able to evenly absorb the applied substance, so you can apply paint without any problems. Return to the table of contents</a>
Basic recommendations for painting walls
Try to approach it responsiblyprocess. Keep in mind that after priming the surface, the paint must dry completely. As a rule, this takes 3-4 hours, and at least 5 hours for the layers to dry. Since such paint is very difficult to remove from any surface, try to cover the baseboards and ceiling joints with masking tape. In this case, try to foresee all the consequences. Next, you can dilute the paint with water in a bucket. You should get a milky consistency. This thickness is necessary so that there are no streaks on the surface. As soon as you dilute the substance with the colorant, wait a little for the foam to settle. Then pour it into the paint tray.
Scheme of painting a wall with a roller.Start working from the corners. A roller for processing corners will not work, it is best to use a paint brush for this purpose. Work in the same way on areas near door jambs, window frames, and hard-to-reach places behind radiators. The rest must be painted with a fur roller. This is the most important item when doing the work. Today, construction stores offer a wide range of rollers - different in shape, type, structure, size. Of course, the choice is up to you. Keep in mind that the height of the roller pile should be 15-16 mm. In addition, the roller should be well soaked in the tray. After all, this is how you can evenly distribute the paint on the walls. Pre-roll the tool 2 times on unnecessary newspapers or wallpaper - this way you can make sure that the roller is ready for work. If you do not want to use a roller, get a special spray gun. It costs more, but you don't have to work. When you dip the roller into the paint, be sure to remove excess liquid. You can use the ribbed side of the tray for this purpose. This is how you will avoid drips on the walls and splashes. Return to contents</a>
The process of applying the mixture to the walls
The mixture must be applied vertically.stripes so that all subsequent stripes slightly overlap the previous ones. Always start painting from top to bottom. This will allow you to see drips and get rid of them in a timely manner. To make it convenient for you to do the work, you can install a stepladder. After all, in order for the joints to be painted well, be especially careful. In addition, the work area should be well lit. Thus, painting surfaces with water-based paint is available even to a novice specialist. The main thing is to follow the recommendations, do all the work in sequence, then you will be able to paint the walls with water-based paint well.
