Types of paints by purpose
Depending on the area of application, today you can choose the paint that has the optimal characteristics, because the market offers a wide variety of this paint and varnish material.
Waterproof compounds
The most popular are waterproof water-based paints. There are several main types of moisture-resistant coatings
- primers;
- façade;
- for interior decoration;
- special compounds.
Depending on the application, the recipe for producing water-based, moisture-resistant paint may vary.
Primer types of water-based paints are used to level surfaces and improve adhesion parameters for future coatings. Moisture-resistant paint should effectively fill the porous base and protect the future coating from the aggressive elements of the cement substrate.
Facade water-based paint is resistant to aggressive environmental influences - temperature differences, high humidity, ultraviolet rays. For this purpose, special fillers and reflective pigments are used.
Materials for interior work have low technical requirements in terms of coating density and water resistance. In this regard, the composition may contain a smaller amount of polymers, which reduces the cost.
Washable water emulsion is an excellent solution for any room, including children's and playrooms.
There are also special water-based paints - these include special fire-resistant materials with a zero fire safety class, water-based paints for metal, and compositions for treating bathrooms and floor coverings.
Palette of colors
Before painting with water-based paint, it is important to decide on the future design of the room, because with its help you can implement almost any project. Modern manufacturers offer a wide selection of colors that allow you to create different colors. You can buy a ready-made composition or choose the desired shade yourself.
White water-based paint is easily colored using color pigments by mixing - if desired, you can even add glitter, which will create an unusual visual effect.
There are certain design guidelines that tell you how to choose water-based paint. In rooms with windows on the south side of the building, it is optimal to use cool or neutral colors: gray, blue, lilac, light green or white water-based paint is suitable. For the north side, on the contrary, it is better to choose warmer shades: red, orange, yellow, etc.
To create an unusual interior, black matte or glossy water-based paint is often used. It is extremely in demand in public institutions - clubs, restaurants, bars. Black water-based emulsion is a convenient and versatile material for quickly restoring wall coverings.
What do you need to know before painting with water-based paint?
The technique of using water paint is simple. To understand how to apply the composition, you don’t need to be a painting professional - you can easily do it yourself. It is enough to stock up on equipment for work (brushes, rollers, spray gun) and prepare the work surface.
Before painting, you need to prime the base to level out all defects and cracks that could affect the final quality of the coating.
Before applying paint, you need to test its color on a separate area, such as cardboard. Considering how long water-based paint takes to dry, the test time will be no more than two to three hours, but after that you can be sure that the shade will meet your expectations.
There are several questions that beginners regularly have to deal with – let’s look at them in more detail.
Is it possible to apply water-based paint over whitewash or lime?
Theoretically, yes. But if possible, it is better to thoroughly clean the surface before painting. Painting work using whitewash, putty, or lime with a long service life is characterized by a high degree of risk, since:
- firstly, this is far from the strongest foundation
- secondly, the water emulsion can dissolve the old layer, which will ultimately lead to deformation of the new coating.
Poor cleaning of old whitewash is one of the reasons why streaks remain on the ceiling after painting.
However, if you are going to paint a barn or a country toilet, this probably will not be a big problem. So it is possible to apply water-based emulsion to whitewash, but it is not advisable.
Is it possible to apply water-based paint over old water-based paint?
A favorite question among those who want to finish their work quickly. And again, most experts will answer this in the negative. High-quality painting requires complete cleaning so that no defects from the old water-based paint remain between the layers.
However, everything is not so critical - before making a decision about stripping, you need to assess the condition of the old coating. If it is perfectly smooth, then it will be enough to simply wash the surface thoroughly.
If there are minor defects, cleaning and sanding of the damaged areas will be required. But if their total area exceeds 10% of the surface volume, alas, you will have to remove the old paint completely. This is a complex process, but in such a situation, painting with water-based paint on an old surface will not be of high quality without careful processing.
What to do if the paint is frozen?
If the paint has been stored for a long time, for example on a balcony, and has frozen, you can try to revive it, provided that the expiration date has not expired and the can has not been opened previously. To restore the paint, you need to bring it into a warm room, and after it reaches room temperature, stir and strain through cheesecloth. And, of course, before you paint something important with it, you need to do a test on an unnecessary surface. If the paint is uneven, grainy or something else bothers you, it is better to get rid of it: it will be more expensive to restore the surface after painting with low-quality material.
Conclusion
So, now you know what water-based paint is, which means that there is another option for a quick, high-quality, beautiful and economical process.
Popular manufacturers
In modern construction stores you can find a wide selection of different brands. Depending on the volume and type, water-based paint is produced in cans and ordinary buckets of various capacities - from one liter to forty kilograms. Some of the most successful manufacturers include:
- "Tikkurilla " A famous Finnish brand that has been one of the market leaders for many years. Painting with Tikkurilla water-based paint guarantees the quality of painting work and the durability of the coating.
- "Dufa " German enamels from one of the largest European concerns for the production of paint and varnish coatings. Dufa black matte water-based paint is one of the most popular in its segment.
- "Aura" . A reliable Russian manufacturer that produces a wide range of paints with different effects, including water-based and deep matte.
- "Marshal" . has been operating on the Russian market for more than twenty years, offering water-based paints for metal, as well as for wood and mineral coatings.
- Dulux . One of the most famous English developments is the “Magic White” ceiling enamel. Its peculiarity is that after painting the ceiling with emulsion paint, the drying composition turns from pink to white, allowing you to reliably check the absence of untreated areas and telling you what else needs to be done.
- "PARADE" . Eco-friendly paints have received a certificate for use in children's and medical institutions, which confirms their safety.
- "Pufas" . The main emphasis in the German company's product line is super-glossy and matte white and black water-based paints, which are suitable for interior work in any room.
- "Rainbow" . One of the most loyal, in terms of price, manufacturers is the Russian one, which produces high-quality products accessible to the mass consumer.
- "Vincent " Vincent interior paints are in demand both in the domestic and foreign markets for painting and construction work.
