Wooden houses are warm and keep indoors fresh air. The disadvantage is the destruction of the material from rain, frost and sun. Façade paints protect the walls from the outside. In stores you can find finishing products from domestic manufacturers Optimist and Profilux. A large selection of high-quality materials is supplied by the Finnish company Tikkurila and the German company Caparol.
Facade paints are frost-resistant and have good technical specifications. Sold in finished form. Suitable for working on wood, concrete and brick. You can choose any color and additionally paint the aerated concrete base with your own hands.

Facade paints protect walls from the outside

Caring for wooden facades

The facade must be protected from moisture, frost and sun. The tree is destroyed by insects and rodents. Facade paint for wood must be frost-resistant and vapor-permeable. Russian manufacturers Optimist, Olimp, Profilux work on modern equipment. Manufacturing technology guarantees high technical characteristics of materials. Tikkurila and Kaparol companies provide the whole of Europe.

Facade paint for exterior work is divided into several groups according to its main components:

• acrylic;
• latex;
• alkyd;
• water-based;
• perchlorovinyl;
• water-dispersed;
• silicone.

You can choose any color for facade paint, taking into account the properties of the material, and paint the house yourself. It is convenient to use a brush for this. But given the area of ​​work, it is better to use a spray gun or roller. The thickened composition can be diluted with the solvent indicated on the can.

You can choose any color for facades, taking into account the properties of the material, and paint the house yourself

Many types of facade paints are designed to work on various materials:

• tree;
• concrete;
• brick;
• aerated concrete.

It is also used for indoor work; you can do everything yourself. It is easy to choose a color or create it to order using a tinting machine. The base of the plaster can be cement, gypsum or frost-resistant water-lime additive. The consumption of façade paint depends on absorbency and thickness. It is indicated in the specifications on the can.
To finish the base, ceresite is added to the composition. A textured mixture is used. Thick as putty, it lays down in a thick layer and reliably protects the surface of the foundation and walls. The spray gun cannot cope with such a consistency. For DIY finishing, it is better to use a wide spatula. It is more difficult to choose a textured paint color for facades; the number of colors is limited.

Textured paint for facades

Alkyd enamels for wooden facades

Alkyd facade paints have been used for a long time. They lay flat, shine and dry quickly.

The composition includes the main components:

• film formers latex and resin;
• solvent;
• titanium dioxide – pigment;
• fillers;
• additives.

Alkyd facade paints have been used for a long time

The compositions of facade paints based on solvent and alkyd resin have an even and bright color and protect the wall material well with a durable film. For finishing, you can choose any color and use it indoors.

Disadvantages include:

• low vapor permeability;
• poor frost resistance;
• strong smell even after drying.

For concrete, brick, MDF and the porous surface of aerated concrete, preparation with a primer is necessary, it is better if it is brown.

The compositions of facade paints based on solvent and alkyd resin have an even and bright color

Acrylic enamels and their advantages for wooden walls

Acrylic wood paint is water-based. It has good technical characteristics for finishing facades with your own hands. It contains pigments, water and additives. It protects against moisture weaker than alkyd. Frost-resistant and vapor-permeable. The binder is acrylic. The enamel can be diluted and applied with a spray gun, and can also be used for interior decoration.
The water-acrylic base lays flat on the MDF surface. You can work on concrete after preparation. For aerated concrete, it is better to choose a light primer and apply it with a spray gun. If white enamel is diluted with colored enamel, the color may change unpredictably. The facades are painted in several layers.

Acrylic facade paint

A large selection of acrylic materials from the manufacturers Profilux, Tikkurila, Kaparol, Optimist. Olympus produces paints for wooden facades and protective mixtures for wood processing.
Water-acrylic enamel fits well on the surface of MDF panels without pre-treatment. When finishing, the textured surface of the fiber material is preserved. The facade is painted with a spray gun or roller.

Products of the Finnish company Tikkurila

Tikkurila company produces various types water-based façade paints:

• water-dispersed;
• water-based;
• latex;
• acrylic;
• silicate.

The paints are suitable for finishing walls outside and inside. Facade paints are produced separately for work on concrete and the protective coating of porous aerated concrete. The composition of Tikkuril has the properties of being well absorbed. The consumption of facade paint per 1 m2 depends on the roughness and is 0.25 - 0.11 kg on wood and MDF. The color range is rich. It's easy to choose a color. Painting the facade is done by hand. The properties of Tikkuril mixtures are suitable for spray guns.

The Tikkurila company produces various types of water-based facade paints

Bright and rich perchlorovinyl protective mixture

The enamel gets its name from the perchlorovinyl varnish that forms its base. The bright color is formed due to the increased content of pigments. It tends to settle and requires constant stirring. Otherwise, it delaminates on aerated concrete and wood. Not applicable for concrete.
If the consistency is thick, if you want to apply it yourself and use a spray gun, you should dilute the perchlorovinyl enamel. Solvent and xyol are suitable for this. For wood and MDF, the consumption of facade paint per 1 m2 is 0.27 kg.

Bright and rich perchlorovinyl protective mixture

Products of the companies Optimist and Caparol

Facade paints are produced by various companies. Often the same technologies are used on different lines. This also applies to the products of the Russian company Optimist and the German company Caparol. The properties and composition of the materials are almost the same. Exterior wood paint Optimist contains local and foreign components. The German company Kaparol has its branches in many countries. You can safely compare the materials produced by quality and properties.
All types of protective compounds Optimist and Caparol are applied with a spray gun. Painting the facade of the house is done with your own hands. Water-dispersion and water-latex base allows you to choose a safe finish. The coloring of the facades is even. You can choose any color and make a combination of textures.
Water-silicone enamel Optimist and Caparol has properties suitable for working with a spray gun on concrete and porous aerated concrete. Wood and MDF are covered with a roller.

Water-based silicone enamel Caparol

Water-dispersion compositions for outdoor use

The binders in water-dispersion paint are acrylate, PVA and latex. The protective properties are lower than those of solvent-based enamels. But painting the facade with your own hands is possible using a spray gun. In addition to wood and MDF, VD is used to cover aerated concrete. Concrete is painted over a primer. The properties of the material allow it to work in enclosed spaces. It is odorless and harmless.
The properties of the VD allow it to work only at above-zero temperatures. You can choose products from the main manufacturers: Optimist, Tikkurila and Kaparol. If a spray gun is used, it is better to dilute the thick substance.

Paints have always been and will be the most convenient finishing materials for finishing wooden surfaces. This means they are the most popular and in demand. The use of paints, regardless of their color and composition, usually pursues two main goals:

1. Painting a wooden product in the desired color to give it a complete aesthetic appearance.
2. Maximum protection of wood from the effects of adverse factors (waterlogging and drying out, fungi and mold, insect pests).

Regardless of the purpose of paint, all paints have three essential components, namely:

• pigment (dye) giving a certain color;
• a binder component to ensure the required density and good adhesion to the surface being painted;
• a solvent that keeps paint liquid in a closed container and that evaporates when it dries.

In addition to these main components, plasticizers, antiseptics, preservatives and other additives are added to give the paint the desired properties.

Assortment of paints and varnishes

How can you not get confused in this variety of paints and varnishes?

According to the place of application, paints are divided into those used for external and internal work. Accordingly, with different purposes and different influence factors, they should have different properties, provided precisely by additives, additives and plasticizers.

Depending on the solvent used, paints are divided into two main groups - those containing water as a solvent and those having a special (mostly organic) solvent, which is most often used as drying oil, various oils, acetone and some other substances.

Water-based paints are produced mainly based on polyvinyl acetate, acrylic resin, silicone or latex.

When choosing paint, the following requirements must be taken into account:

1. Penetrating ability (adhesion), which characterizes the ability of paint to penetrate deep into the surface being painted (diffuse) and reliably bind to it. This largely determines the strength of the connection and, consequently, the durability of the paint. The protective qualities of the paint directly depend on this property, since insufficient adhesion may cause cracking and peeling of the paint layer, and, as a result, loss of its protective properties.
2. Covering power, which largely depends on the quality of the pigment and its quantity in the paint. High covering power allows you to significantly reduce paint consumption, since to achieve good result One coat is enough and repainting is not required.
3. The presence or absence of substances harmful to health. This is important both for the production of work and for subsequent continuous use, so to speak.
4. Drying time directly affects the timing of construction or repair work.
5. Exterior paint should remain flexible after drying so as not to crack under the influence of moisture or thermal expansion (contraction).

Now let’s briefly describe some types of paints that consumers most often choose:

• Oily– a traditional time-tested product. It has good adhesion, high covering power, rich color, but has a drying time of 2 to 4 days. And it smells good (and long lasting). Recently, it has been actively being squeezed out of the market by more modern paints.
• Alkyd is a dye based on alkyd resin. It has excellent elasticity and good covering power, and dries much faster than oil.
• Water-based– indispensable for interior work. It is an aqueous solution of dyes and polymers that form a durable film when dried. As the name implies, this is an emulsion - that is, undissolved particles. It dries in 2-3 hours and is absolutely odorless.
• Acrylic- one of the varieties of water-based paint. Its use allows you to obtain a durable film that is resistant to temperature changes. Paints based on acrylic derivatives are widely used: vinyl acrylic, acrylic silicone and styrene acrylic.
• Enamel is a solution of pigment in varnish or oil. It has high plasticity, a relatively low price, but also low covering power, which entails the need to apply several layers to achieve the desired color. A fairly long drying time (about a day) is needed for complete evaporation of the solvents. Smells killer!

So now you have some volume useful information about colors, which will help you make a conscious right choice. But if you have even the slightest doubt, try to get advice from professionals who directly work with the types of paint you are interested in. This, as a rule, completely eliminates the risk of errors when purchasing paintwork materials.

Russian manufacturers of wood paints

Today, Russia is not one iota behind famous foreign companies in the production of paints and varnishes, every year increasing the pace of its production and establishing sales markets. So why chase after imported brands of paints and varnishes if high-quality, mind you, and cheaper products are right at hand!

IN brief overview the most famous and best-selling Russian manufacturers are presented, which will please you and even pleasantly surprise you with their quality.

LLC "Paint Tex"

One of the largest manufacturers of paints for construction and household purposes. Kraski Tex is part of the Trikkurila concern. Products have been produced under the Tex brand for more than 15 years. The company offers a full line of paints and varnishes: starting with preparatory work, ending with the final surface finishing. Special purpose products, anti-corrosion agents, antiseptics for wood, enamels, paints for walls and ceilings also come off the assembly line. The price range is as follows: there are budget products, but for “gourmets” there is also more expensive paint with a decorative effect.

The official website of the representative office offers a convenient service with which any customer can decide on the appropriate paint. The client indicates where the work will be carried out, its type, room, object and surface to be treated. The site displays the best options from the presented products.

JSC "Russian Paints"

A giant in paint and varnish production that is over 175 years old. It is located in 67th place in the world ranking of large paint manufacturing companies. Proven technologies and huge production capacity. The plant maintains its own scientific development base, which allows it to compete with foreign partners in the quality of its products.

“Russian Paints” is an eco-friendly enterprise. Having reconstructed treatment facilities and stations, it produces only safe products. The plant produces decorative and construction and repair paints and varnishes in different price categories and operates under the following trademarks like “Yaroslavl colors”, “Special forces”, “YARKO”, Brite, Premia. The company's scope of activity is so wide that it also produces automobile and powder paints. Industrial anti-corrosion paints are marketed under the brands Strela, Line and ProDecor. Trademarks with a car repair focus are “Vika” and “GUNTEX”.

LLC "Belregioncenter"

The plant has been operating in the paint and varnish industry since 2000, and has managed to win a decent customer base and the respect of competitors. The brand "Paint Britz", thanks to the work of its own research laboratory, includes both traditional enamels and paints, and a new development of the plant - anti-corrosion Primer-Paints "Britz". For products manufactured on imported equipment using environmentally friendly raw materials, the company's pricing policy is quite affordable.

JSC "Empils"

Empils claims that “everything will be painted over.” This is one of the leading Russian manufacturers, which specializes in decorative paints and zinc white. The plant has been successfully operating in this market for more than 20 years. Part of the Rostselmash holding. European environmental standards are confirmed by the REACH certificate.

The market for decorative coatings is represented by the trademarks “Dachnaya”, “Titan”, “Empils”, “Prostokrasheno!”, “Rastsvet” and “Profiwood”; industrial coatings “EMPILS Industrial” are also produced. The plant's products can be found in large retail chains; there is an established trading system throughout Russia, in the countries of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Baltic states. The price of paint and varnish products varies, but mainly these are premium products.

LLC "Best-color"

The company produces a wide range of paint and varnish products and has been working in this field for more than 15 years. Its activities are mainly focused on the development of systems for the treatment of facades and interiors. The company has conquered Moscow and the Moscow region, and also has offices in 30 Russian regions and 2 CIS countries.

The range includes oil-based, water-based and facade paints, there are adhesives and sealants, dry building mixtures and enamels, branded brushes and rollers. The latest innovation was the development of a proprietary series of winter façade paints. The price of the issue remains budgetary.

Wood is an excellent material for building a house, warm, breathable, environmentally friendly and very beautiful. But after just a couple of years, untreated external walls become darkened, covered with cracks or, even worse, with mold and moss.

A wooden house, like a fence, gazebo, or canopy, must be protected from atmospheric influences, fungi, etc. This can be done using several means: varnish, oil, paint. The first two preserve the color and structure of the wood. If you want to radically change the appearance of your home, or the wood has already darkened, then you need to resort to exterior paint, having previously familiarized yourself with the main types of this popular coating.

Choosing paint

Exterior wood paint is used to paint the outside of the house. In addition to protecting against moisture, it will prevent mold and damage from insects. High-quality paints are resistant to impact sunlight, and the bright, fresh color will last for several years. The coating itself, according to GOSTs, must last at least 5 years.

Before buying paint, you should remember that before painting the house you need to treat it with antiseptic impregnation and prime it, so the coating will lie smoother and last for many years without peeling or flaking.

The amount of paint required to paint a house is calculated simply if you know its hiding power - consumption per 1 sq.m. surfaces. To do this, the area of ​​the walls of the house that are to be painted is multiplied by the hiding power and by 2 or 3 (depending on the number of layers with which it is planned to paint the house). It is better to buy paint with a reserve, since in a year or two there may be a need to touch up some areas, and paint of the same color from one manufacturer will have a slightly different shade, which is quite acceptable for different batches.

Main types of paints

All facade paints can be divided into 3 groups depending on their base:

• acrylic,
• alkyd,
• oil

Acrylic paints today they have actually become a standard in Europe, including in the northern countries, where more than 80% of all houses are painted with them. This is an environmentally friendly material, the base is water, and acrylates are used as binding elements. This paint does not have a harsh unpleasant odor, allows the wood to breathe, as it does not close the pores, while at the same time reliably protecting it from moisture. The coating is durable, withstanding severe frosts, and bright and fresh colors last for years. In addition, paint various colors mixes well, and you can get almost any shade to the taste of the owners.

Working with acrylic paint is easy; it is applied with a roller, brush or spray. It dries quickly, and if necessary, the coating can be refreshed without resorting to pre-cleaning. A high-quality paint coating will last an average of 5 years, and in favorable conditions – up to 10.

When buying such paint in winter, it is worth remembering that it is strictly forbidden to store it at sub-zero temperatures, as it will be irrevocably damaged.

Alkyd paints came to the market earlier than acrylic ones and are still in demand due to their low price. When they dry, a thin film is formed on the surface that has the ability to repel water, which increases the protective qualities of this paint. However, due to rapid drying and, accordingly, less penetration into the layers of wood, this coating is less durable.

Alkyd paint can be recommended for painting windows, doors, thresholds - those parts of the house that should be best protected from moisture. This paint is also known for its frost resistance and ability to withstand temperatures below -30 degrees.

Alkyd paints, unlike acrylic paints, are applied only to a completely dry surface, since otherwise bubbles and peeling are guaranteed. One layer dries in 8-12 hours.

Oil paints Today they are found almost only in domestic manufacturers. They are made on the basis of drying oil and are toxic, have a strong unpleasant odor, and smudges often form on the surface. In addition, they are more expensive than modern analogs, due to the higher price of raw materials.

An oil paint coating takes about a day to dry, but best quality work should be carried out in dry, cool weather. It is worth taking into account that when painting with oil paint, in the future the surface will have to be tinted only with it or cleaned down to the base, since no other paint will lie on top of oil paint.

To protect wooden structures from the harmful effects of external factors, various types of protection are used. The most popular option for protecting wood floors is painting.

Nowadays, the building materials market is filled with a large selection of paint and varnish products. Before making a choice, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the paint, find out the manufacturer, compare it with similar paints from other companies, analyze the surface being treated and the nuances of its practical application. When choosing a paint, it is necessary to take into account not only the degree of protection of the wood, but also the composition, since the harmful substances contained in the paint can cause harm to health.

The most reliable and safe are durable water-dispersion, acrylic and alkyd paints.

Alkyd paints

This paint is perfect for outdoor use and perfectly protects wooden structures from moisture penetration. When applied to a wooden surface, a protective film is formed. Its significant disadvantage is that this paint does not penetrate deeply into the surface being treated. And, as a result, there is a need to regularly coat the treated surfaces.

Acrylic paint

This type of paint is much more resistant to external influences, has good penetrating ability into the structure of the material, which allows for long-term protection of wood. However, it contains toxic substances, as a result of which its use in enclosed spaces is not advisable.

Water-dispersion paints

Water-dispersed acrylic paints are very popular. They are very easy to use and practical. The solvent for them is water. They do not lose their protective properties under the influence of either high or low temperatures. However, they are quite demanding regarding storage conditions. If the container is damaged, the paint loses its properties and becomes unusable.

When choosing a helmet, first of all, it is necessary to take into account that wooden structures are highly susceptible to external natural factors. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the type of wood and the functional purpose of the wooden structure (the possibility of subsequent processing and maintenance).

Not the last factor when choosing paint will be the newness of the wood. If the surface has been previously treated and painted, you should choose a type of paint similar to the previous one.

For example, to protect a wooden fence, which is constantly exposed to temperature conditions and moisture, you need to choose one type of paint and varnish product, but to treat a wooden dining room table you need a different type of protection.

Choosing wood paint- a very important task, the solution of which must be approached with all seriousness, because untreated material loses its beautiful original appearance over time, succumbing to the environment, insects, rotting processes and wood destruction. That is why it is very important to paint in a timely manner, since this method is the most effective protection against negative influence moisture, frost and elevated temperatures. Choosing wood paint is not just about choosing a color; you also need to pay attention to its base, composition and purpose.

In addition, the following decisive factors must be taken into account:

The type of wood from which the structure is made;

Conditions under which the wooden product is used;

Is there an old layer of paint, its combination with other brands of paints and varnishes;

Under what conditions is the wood product used - indoors or outdoors?

In the process of choosing paints and varnishes for wood, a key point may also be appearance film after application, because it can be transparent or opaque. Let's talk in more detail about the second option, since, as a rule, this is what is chosen for covering wood.

There are three main (most common) options for opaque wood paints: alkyd, acrylic and oil. They differ not only in composition, but also have their own specific advantages for a particular type of wood.

Alkyd paints for wood

Characterized most at an affordable price, high moisture resistance and resistance to atmospheric phenomena. A product coated with this type of paintwork can be used even in very low temperatures– more than -30°С. The advantage of use is also that it dries quite quickly (8 - 12 hours), but at the same time the paint and varnish material penetrates shallowly into the wood itself. Most often, alkyd wood paints are chosen for painting entrance doors, window frames and wooden exterior structures. The peculiarity of using an alkyd composition is that it is necessary to thoroughly dry the surface before painting, otherwise bubbles will appear on it, and the paint layer will quickly begin to peel off.

Acrylic compositions for painting wood

They belong to a more modern type of paint and are the most common in our time. When choosing acrylic paints for wood, you should pay attention to their cost, because... They are an order of magnitude more expensive than alkyd ones. They are environmentally friendly, flexible, and do not have a pungent odor, since their solvent is water. The considerable cost of acrylic coatings is fully justified - layers based on them are resistant to frost, wind, moisture, elevated temperature and ultraviolet radiation. The paint and varnish material itself cannot be stored at negative temperatures.

The rich color of the coating lasts for many years (5 – 8 years under favorable operating conditions, and, of course, using a high-quality composition for painting wood). Acrylic paints and varnishes are easy to paint the surface using any method of applying paint and varnish material. The layers of paint dry quickly, penetrate deeply between the wood fibers, the material mixes well, which allows you to create a variety of shades. The peculiarity of acrylic paint on wood is to provide good protection from moisture and destruction without clogging the pores of the wood. Moisture does not penetrate, and the wood breathes.

Oil paints on wood

The least common type of paint and varnish for painting wooden surfaces. Modern manufacturers produce them in small quantities, since they have a number of disadvantages: long drying time (about a day), the presence of an unpleasant odor, the likelihood of smudges, poor combination with other paints and varnishes (if repainting is necessary), toxicity, low wear resistance, and high cost compared to alkyd and acrylic paints for wood. In addition, oil-based paints and varnishes are not highly resistant to sunlight. If it is necessary to repaint a wood product, you should also use oil paint, or sand the surface to clean wood, because When using paint and varnish material on a different film-forming base, there is a high probability that the protective coating will quickly peel off. The advantages of oil-based coatings for wood are the relatively low consumption of material and excellent absorbency, mainly due to prolonged drying, the composition manages to saturate the wood fibers, and thus protects it well from corrosion. When choosing oil paint for wood, it is worth remembering all its advantages and disadvantages.

The issue of choosing paint for exterior work deserves close attention. Its technical characteristics differ significantly from paint for interior painting. When choosing such paint and varnish products, you should pay attention to its resistance to moisture, frost, high temperatures, detergents and chemicals, rotting and fungal development. It is important that it can be used at least from -30 to +50°C, and can also be simply applied to the surface.
And most importantly, in addition to protective properties, the paint must also have decorative properties in order to create beautiful decor and interiors.