Painting the surface of the walls is the mosta popular event carried out during repair work. Usually, this type of activity is carried out without any problems if it is preceded by preliminary preparation. As is known, such work takes a significant amount of time. It is necessary to prepare a set of tools, choose the right enamel, collect information about the upcoming work, finding out possible problems and difficulties.
Before painting, all cracks must be sealed andunevenness of the wall. Increased attention is paid to the quality of the paint. The time of repair work and subsequent fastening on its base depend on this. Preliminary preparation of the walls for painting will help to carry out the work in an organized, purposeful manner, in a short period of time and with minimal losses.
How does this work begin?
Any work goes easily if it is clearplanned and thought out. The same can be said about painting. In preparation for this important event, it is necessary to assess the condition of the walls. For such a check, you can use the following method: stick tape to the old coating, then tear it off with a sharp movement. Sticking paint indicates that the old coating is clearly worn out and requires replacement. In this case, surface preparation comes down to wetting the base and then removing the old layer. For this, you can use a spatula. Here you need to apply force. As a result of such work, you can get a flawless coating. The presence of 2-3 layers of paint on the wall surface does not require mandatory cleaning.
Scheme of wall alignment using beacons.begins with cleaning the base from all kinds of stains, traces of dirt and dust. Partitions can be washed with any detergent. As soon as the surface dries, putty should be applied to the existing irregularities and holes. In order to check the walls for strength, you need to stock up on any sharp object and clean the surface a little. Easy removal of the old layer indicates the need to remove it and treat the area with putty or alabaster. The strength of the plastered layer can be checked by tapping on the wall. The presence of a dull sound indicates that the plaster is not firmly enough bonded to the base. It is necessary to mobilize your strength to remove the old layer. To level the recesses, you need to use good quality gypsum putty. As soon as the objects you are interested in dry, it is necessary to carry out sanding work. For this, take sandpaper of medium thickness. Using a damp cloth or brush, dust is cleaned from the walls. The corner areas located on the border between the walls and the ceiling deserve close attention. They require priming the surface. Not all people do this preparation, as this procedure takes a lot of time and, accordingly, money. However, such savings are questionable. After all, priming the surface significantly reduces the degree of enamel absorption, strengthens the structure, makes the base smooth and guarantees good adhesion of the enamel to the wall. The volume is reduced, the price of repair work is reduced.
Scheme of wall alignment without a frame.Often, during operation, all sorts of stains and streaks appear on the walls. Before painting, they must be removed. The greatest attention should be paid to such residues as soot, oil, nicotine. They can reduce the degree of adhesion of the emulsion to the surface and change the color of the paint, up to its discoloration. To eliminate greasy stains, you can use a reliable and trustworthy product - soap. It is not recommended to replace this product with all sorts of dishwashing balms. They contain lanolin. As soon as the stains are removed and dried, they can be painted over. Possible manifestations of fungus on the walls should be eliminated immediately. Return to the table of contents</a>
Practical recommendations for leveling
Old water-based paint is removed with a wet clothsponge. The enamel coating can be removed with a spatula or a drill with a special attachment. When priming the surface, it is worth using a material with deep penetration, which will ensure good adhesion of the coating to the base of the wall. For this, take a roller or brush. Then you need to wait until the surface is completely dry. The walls are leveled with putty. A brick plastered wall is processed directly on the finished base. A frame nylon mesh is placed on a reinforced concrete one. First, a layer of putty is applied to it, then a mesh is applied, on the surface of which another layer of this material is laid. The most convenient dimensions of the spatula will be 35-45 cm. Most often, the putty is a dry powder, packaged in bags and weighing 30 kg. To bring it to full readiness, it is important to strictly follow the attached mixture dilution scheme. As a rule, gypsum-based putties are used. In order for it to be completely ready, it must be dried.
Wall painting scheme.A mandatory condition when working with putty is its complete drying before applying the next layer. Otherwise, air bubbles may appear on the surface. Then high-quality processing of the base will not work. The next stage of work is associated with the application of a layer of finishing putty. For this, a base on construction gypsum is applied to the base, providing quick and reliable adhesion to the surface. Saten gypsum is smeared in a thin layer of 1-2 mm. After this, it dries thoroughly, and then is covered with a primer and dried again. Each of the stages of preparing the walls for painting should be monitored. Plastering with putty should be done with sandpaper, since priming the surface eliminates the presence of smudges. The surface is painted after all the necessary preparatory work has already been carried out. Return to the table of contents</a>
Accessories for coloring
When preparing to paint the walls, you need to prepareimportant tools. These include brushes, trays, rollers. Brushes are selected based on the type of paint. They can be of different sizes. There are options with flexible handles on sale, the base of which can be changed to the desired size. Such devices significantly simplify painting walls. Rollers for sale can be found both in a set and separately. Their main design consists of a handle and a rotating part designed for different surface widths. Such devices help in painting large and small areas. Roller immersion trays come in different sizes. On their base there is a special part with notches designed for rolling the roller. In this way, you can easily remove excess paint from the roller. To paint the ceiling with high quality, it is not necessary to use a stepladder. For this, you can take a telescopic rod. It can be purchased separately. By putting a roller on it, you can easily reach the ceiling. The outer corners of the walls can be treated with a roller that has a cover on the side. This device will protect the adjacent partition from accidental paint spills. Taking into account all the listed recommendations, you can thoroughly prepare the surface for painting and ensure a perfectly even and smooth base.
