Along with wallpaper and textured plaster , today widely used structural paint for walls. It is an excellent finishing material, easy to apply, long serving and decorating the room.
What is decorative structural paint for walls?
Externally, this paint is a viscous and thick white mass, which, despite its name, more like plaster. It is applied to the walls, after which they are given a certain structure by means of a roller and other tools.
Among the advantages of this coating are the following:
- good vapor permeability, which creates a normal moisture exchange in the room;
- The ability to hide minor flaws in the surface of the walls;
- the ability to impart any shade by adding color;
- if necessary, you can change the color by painting with acrylic paint;
- high moisture resistance and the ability to use in rooms with a high level of humidity;
- the ability to wash walls without fear of damage to the surface;
- resistance to sunlight;
- high degree of wear resistance;
- environmental friendliness and safety;
- universality, that is, the possibility of use inside and outside the room;
- possibility to apply paint on brick, concrete, plasterboard, plaster and putty.
Methods for applying structural paint to walls
Painting of walls with structural paint is carried out after their preparation and priming. It is important to remove all drafts and sunlight from the room and only then proceed to work.
Apply the paint in one layer with a spatula. Immediately after this, it is necessary to give the desired pattern. To do this, you can use a roller, brush or poluterka.
Working with paint, you must first produce longitudinal movements, and then - transverse. Graters and scallops are used to produce "scratched" patterns, and for smaller patterns use a roller or brush, previously soaked in water.
Take into account that when the walls are painted with structural paint, it seizes after 20-30 minutes, so you have to start immediately to create a picture. Full drying occurs after 8-12 days. After that, she is no longer afraid of loads and washing.
With this simple method, you not only get beautiful relief surfaces, but also protect your walls from excess moisture and dirt. Special skills for working with such a paint you absolutely do not need.
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