Repair work in their own homes — a costly process, but without proper selection of construction materials and professional tools to implement them will be difficult. Bathroom remodeling can be very budget and look for an alternative to laying tiles. The paint will not only save you time, but also to create a unique interior design with bold and saturated colors. In addition, with proper selection of material can be achieved in the durability of the repair. However, it is understood what kind of paint for bathroom will be optimal.
How to choose paint for a bathroom without smell ↑
In order to obtain good results, it is recommended to use paints from leading manufacturers, which will not be cheap, however will allow you to create high-quality coverage. Paint the walls in the bathroom should be water resistant, moreover, to have protection against the penetration of pathogenic bacteria, as in humidity they are much faster to develop. Waterproof paint for bathroom can be proposed in these types:
- latex paint for bathrooms. This type has a division for latex, acrylic, silicone and with addition of glue PVA;
- chlorinated rubber, which in addition to bath can be used for treatment of swimming pools;
- alkyd enamel. This type of paint can be considered universal because it is an excellent moisture resistance, it forms a thin transparent layer, which will hide imperfections on the surface without risk to create stains or marks. Furthermore, it protects against corrosion and dries quickly when applied. However, its main negative — unpleasant and pungent smell, that is if you need paint for the bathroom with no smell, then this option is not the best choice;
- oil. The feature of the coating in its availability and budget, since the paint of this type is long enough to dry and has an unpleasant strong smell when applied to the surface. Moreover, it is difficult to remove when repairs are required.
Before the actual selection should understand the benefits of each, and then determine what kind of paint to paint the walls in the bathroom that were not only artistic but also durable. Features and differences:
- the most popular option — acrylic paint for the bathroom. The main advantages of such coatings is a relatively low cost and excellent waterproof performance;
- latex paint for the bathroom can be used to protect the surface to which it is applied, since after the coating, it forms a film that protects against contamination;
- it is not recommended to use the vodoemulsionka PVA based wall covering in the bathroom, because it is recommended for use only in dry areas. Can be used as paint for the ceiling in the bathroom;
- most suitable option — silicone paint, which has non-permeable properties and can be used in addition to a bathroom, even for facade.
However, before you can determine what kind of paint to paint the bath at home will be best, it is recommended to refer to the video:
To acrylic paint for the bathroom is fully combined with the interior space it is necessary not only to choose the right shade that will best match the color of sanitary ware, but also visually to expand or correct irregularities or flaws in the layout of the room. For compact bathrooms is to use light shades of the coating, as this will allow you to expand the boundaries, however, these pastel colors should be used only when perfectly smooth walls. With the purpose of decoration you can use contrasting shades.
The optimal choice of paint ↑
Manufacturers waterproof paint for the bathroom offer a matte or glossy coating. When you select should pay attention that the matte surface is more versatile because it will allow you to completely hide wall irregularities or defects in pre-processed, can not be said about glossy. A matte finish would be beneficial to look in any interior space. In addition, the consumer choice offered relief paint allows you to create a fine structure on the surface of the wall, and to hide the curvature.
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To save material consumption, manufacturers offer optimal coverage — paint for kitchen and bathroom, which can be used simultaneously for decoration of various premises, however, it is necessary to consider that the humidity in the bathroom is significantly higher than in the kitchen. In addition, it is recommended to choose the color palette and note that a matte structure will allow to adjust the surface roughness.
Manufacturers of saturated colours offered additional options of colors that can be used to reconstruct plumbing (enamelling). For example, paint for bathtubs Tikkurila Reafleks 50 has only positive reviews. Quality paint for baths in the form of a spray from the manufacturer Dulux can be the best choice for those consumers whose goal is to restore existing plumbing equipment. In addition, for the optimal care of the premises of the manufacturers recommended paint for tile in the bathroom, which can be applied over existing finishes.
The work of applying the selected coating can be made much faster if you use such tools:
- special brush for applying paint;
- a special roller with a felt surface, the use of which will save the time of depositing the material. However, it is difficult for them to handle corners or bumps;
- spray or
Informative is to turn to professionals, which will offer options for how it will look bathroom colored paint photo:
Today, there are many alternatives to the bright and busy cover. For example, the baby paint for bath are in great demand and popularity because of their diversity and vibrant prints will allow the original design of the room.
How to remove old paint from the walls in the bathroom ↑
To your repair was durable, and the coating pleasing to the eye, you should use the recommendations for proper surface preparation before applying the selected coating. If you want to quick-drying paint for the bathroom hid the bumps, and the coating process did not take long, it is necessary to understand how to remove the paint from the bathroom walls and in what ways it can be done. The main stages involving the whole process of purification include the following:
- to remove the previous layer of the coating from the wall using a floppy disk under the sandpaper, putty knife, scrapers, sandpaper or special solvents;
- to eliminate the dust formed after removing the coat with warm water, and then encouraged ground surface; It is important! Definitely programsuite walls and use acrylic putty to eliminate defects as this will protect the surface from contamination and greatly increase the durability of the coating.
- to apply sandpaper and eliminate potential irregularities;
- use bleach or copper sulfate to eliminate mold or fungus, if any;
- you need to treat the wall with latex primer, preferably in 3 layers.
This ensures antibacterial protection against the penetration of pathogenic microbes. Each coating should wait for complete drying.
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There are many benefits on how to remove the paint from the walls in the bathroom quickly and efficiently with the use of the following tools:
- special chemical solvents that are applied to the surface to be treated. It is important! All chemical elements have a rich pungent odor, so you should refrain from processing small spaces or use special masks;
- removing the previous layer of paint using building dryers or Curling irons. Very traumatic method for the purification of the walls, in addition, when heated, the coating will be released a toxic vapor that may not be safe for health;
- Electromechanical method of purification with the use of a drill or grinder. On any of the proposed tools is put on a special attachment that will professionally remove the layer of finish. For the highest quality result, we need to pick up the brush the desired rigidity, whereby is removed the current number of coating layers. This is the most effective way to cleanse the walls from the previous coating of paint, but most noisy and leaves a lot of dust and dirt.
For a more detailed study should refer to the video
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In order for your coating was bright, and his performance was very well, you should use these tips:
- vodoemulsionka is applied in several layers, this will allow you to get rich color and desired shade;
- it is recommended to use a special tray to eliminate the excess of dye;
- you need to use masking tape, eliminating the risk of getting paint on the adjacent surface;
- to start, you should paint the corners and hard to reach places.
Your repair will be the original if used stencil stickers or different tones of colors.
