In the process of repair except change the Wallpaper and whitewashing of ceilings it plays an important role painting the floor. After this simple procedure, the room takes on a completely different look. Besides, to walk on a newly painted wooden floor — not with the incomparable pleasure.
That’s just all kinds of paints there is a huge number. Each of them has its unique properties and conditions of use. For example, for painting of wooden floors outside need one kind of work inside the building another.
Types of paints ↑
Acrylic paint for wood floor ↑
The tool for painting wood floor is made of water-based, resin and special pigment. The substance can be used not only for floor, but for ceilings, walls and even the external elements of the facade.
Acrylic paint for wood floors is applied to the surface with the spray. This greatly speeds up the work and making the paint quality is much higher. In addition, the sprayer allows you to save a considerable amount of acrylic. Of course, you can use a roller or a brush, but such work will take much more time.
When you select a tool for painting you also need to consider that when working with a brush on the surface, there are always hairs. This fact largely spoils the perfect glass wooden floor.
The amount of acrylic paint for wood floor depends on the quality of the substance and the type of surface. Different varieties of trees have unique parameters of water absorption. It is not surprising that the same species need the acrylic more than the other. Also crucial is the quality of the paint itself.
.Acrylic is a detoxifying substance that has a number of significant advantages:
- the absence of sharp smell;
- fire;
- temperature resistance;
- moisture resistance;
- high levels of resistance to low temperatures;
- color retention for many years;
- UV rays do not affect the substance;
- quick drying.
Acrylic paint for wood floor has a long lifespan and do not require special care. Wide range of colors allows you to choose the best color for living room, hallway or kitchen.
Alkyd paint for wooden floor ↑
This substance is created based on the same components as the acrylic. The only thing that is not being used in the composition is resin. Alkyd paint is ideal to make the surface gloss. It makes the wood floor shiny and perfectly smooth. Other advantages of substances referred:
- quick drying;
- the color saturation;
- water resistance;
- the presence of additives, prevents the appearance of mold and mildew.
Alkyd paint deeply penetrates into wood structure, thereby creating a reliable and durable coating. Another important property of the substance is to protect the wood from rotting.
Along with the undeniable advantages of paint tool also has significant disadvantages. The most powerful is the odor. Also Alkid exposed to fire and not resistant to chemicals of corrosive nature.
Rubber paint ↑
The construction sector is developing rapidly. New materials and substances that boggle the imagination. Rubber paint for wood is exactly that. It is based on special polymers that provide durability and waterproofing of the entire surface.
After drying on the tree forms a protective film that protects the floor from various atmospheric phenomena. The coating has high elasticity and can not be peeling and cracking.
Special pigments included in the composition of the substance preclude burnout of the coating under the action of UV rays. They also greatly increase the lifetime of the floor.
The touch is a coating of rubber paint for wood floors like soft rubber. It covers the surface and makes it completely smooth. Disappear cracks and gaps between the boards. Two layers of the substance is enough to handle any type of surface.
This tool is mainly used for outdoor use. Additional advantages of rubber paint for wood floors consider:
- temperature resistance;
- efficiency;
- resistance to adverse external environment;
- a high level of resistance to fading, moisture and temperature fluctuations;
- impact resistance;
- corrosion protection;
- preservation of all properties at temperatures from -50 to +60 degrees Celsius.
The service life of the tools up to 10 years. Modern manufacturers add special components that neutralize unpleasant smell. Early versions of such dignity not have.
Now on the market you can find a lot of offers from hundreds of companies. The substance is produced as domestic firms, and foreign. The number of available colors on the market more than enough.
Rules of application ↑
Rubber paint for wood floor is a relatively new tool, which has strict rules of application:
- Before beginning the paint work substance should be mixed thoroughly. If necessary, you can add water.
- For application use a roller or brush. Two layers is enough for a quality coating.
- During application the ambient temperature should not be below +5 degrees Celsius.
- The surface is pre-dried and wiped with a dry cloth.
- During operation, the rubber paint for wood must be constantly stirred to avoid solidification.
Another important advantage of rubber paint for wood is its efficiency. One square meter of wood takes an average of 0.35 liters of the substance. For greater savings, it is recommended to use a special atomizer.
Oil paint ↑
Once this tool has been incredibly popular in the market. But the emergence of new painting materials has negatively affected producers of oil paints. In most cases, they have changed the production technology and refocused factory capacity.
Unfortunately, in comparison with the same acrylic this substance too long absorbed in the tree structure. Which the drying process takes many days. In addition, over time the floor, covered with oil paint, changes color. Also observed peeling and cracks.
Durable paint ↑
This tool is usually made on the basis of acrylic. Durable paint for wood floor has such advantages as:
- hygroscopicity;
- ease of application;
- resistance to peeling and fading;
- quick drying.
The substance is excellent for surfaces that are amenable to high loads. Durable paint durability and protects the wood structure from mold and mildew.
The process of painting the wooden floor ↑
First hardwood floors need to prepare. To do this, perform the following steps:
- With the help of detergents clean the surface from dirt and dust.
- Cleaned out cracks and gaps dirt.
- For removing spots of grease, the solvent used.
- All the irregularities are corrected with the retaliation.
After preparatory work is completed, you can begin the painting process. First, apply a protective layer of oil. For drying requires a minimum of 3 days.
Only after pre-treatment on wood floors you can apply paint. On average only 2-3 layers. On top you can apply varnish to seal the painting. It will also create the effect of gloss. Alternatively, the varnish can be use special oils.
The results ↑
The choice of paint for wood floor depends largely on the type of room. For example, in the gym it is best to use the rubber paint in the house the best option is acrylic, for retail premises suitable durable paint.
