The tree is excellent material for the construction of private houses.
Wood is an excellent building material. It breathes well and keeps warmth in the house perfectly.
Such material can be characterized with positive side in the following way:
- breathing;
- warm;
- environmentally friendly;
- has a great look.
In order to process the wood, varnish, oil and paint will be needed.
You should be aware that walls that have not been processed will begin to darken in a few years, become covered with cracks or moss and mold. Wooden houses, gazebos, fences and sheds must be protected from mold, mildew and precipitation. This will require the following tools:
- oil;
- paint.
Choosing between enamel and paint
It should be noted that this division is arbitrary. In some countries there is no such word as "enamel" at all.
In the process of material selection with high level shine will need to pay special attention to the smoothness and cleanliness of the substrate that is being processed. It is important to do this so that the existing shortcomings do not appear:
- The paint consists of a substance that forms a film (resin, latex, etc.), as well as pigments, a solvent and various additives. The pigments will be responsible for hiding power. Titanium dioxide is often used. The film-forming agent will determine the moisture and abrasion resistance of the material.
- The enamel contains the same set of components. In some cases, the substance that forms a film is much more in it, while there are very few fillers. After it dries, it forms an opaque base, with varying degrees of gloss. Compared to paint, enamel has better protective properties, hardness and elasticity.
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How to choose a paint without unnecessary problems?
For painting wood, choose a special paint for facade works.
For painting a private house, use wood paint, which is intended for facade work. This paint helps to protect the product from moisture, prevents mold and repels insects that can negatively affect the wood. Paints good quality are not afraid of the sun's rays. The GOST contains information that the base, which is covered with a similar paint, will last at least 5 years.
Before purchasing this finishing material, you must remember that the first thing a private house treated with antiseptic impregnation and primer. This will allow the coating to lie smoother and hold out without peeling and peeling for a fairly long period.
If you know the hiding power of the paint, then it is quite simple to calculate the required amount. To do this, the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls of a private house that is planned to be painted should be multiplied by the covering rate, and then by 2 or 3 (this depends on how many layers are planned to be applied to cover the house). It is recommended to purchase paint with a certain margin, so that after a few years it will be possible to touch up areas that need it. You should be aware that paint from the same manufacturer can have a different shade.
When choosing a color scheme, stick to the choice of the same manufacturer as the paint.
When choosing, be sure to consider the following nuances:
- The cost of a material determines its quality. Good quality enamel costs about 400-1000 rubles. Despite this, the quality of the base will be much higher: the composition will be more covering, while working with it is much easier and faster.
- In order to get bright colors and accurately match the tone, you will need to use the enamel of the corresponding base. The tinting system of the selected manufacturer must also be followed.
- If the packaging contains a composition that has white color, it is indicated that it can be tinted according to the RAL fan, this does not mean at all that it is possible to obtain a bright color. Sometimes, after drying, the color of the paint may become 1/4 tone darker. It is for this reason that it is recommended to paint a small piece of plywood before purchasing the enamel.
- It is possible to significantly simplify the work by using paint that does not have a specific smell. It is recommended to use water-based enamel for this.
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Existing types of paints for wood
All wood paints are divided into 3 varieties:
- Oil based material.
- Alkyd base.
- Acrylic based paint.
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The main advantage acrylic paint is the absence of a pungent odor.
Advantages of acrylic-based finishing material:
- environmental friendliness;
- lack of a sharp unpleasant odor;
- the material does not close the pores of the wood;
- ability to withstand frost;
- the ability to get almost any color shade.
Disadvantages of acrylic paint:
- high price;
- quickly deteriorates at low temperatures.
IN recent times great importance attached to protection environment... It is for this reason that in some countries paints and varnishes that are based on solvents (this also includes alkyd paints), try to replace with formulations based on water. These formulations include acrylic-based enamels.
Acrylic paint protects wood well from moisture and keeps color for a long time.
Acrylic paints are used in most cases in Europe. This material is environmentally friendly. It is based on water and acrylates as binding elements. The paint does not have a strong unpleasant odor. It allows a wooden product to breathe, because such a finishing material does not close the pores. The paint is able to reliably protect wood from moisture. As a result, the coating will be resistant, it will be able to withstand very coldy. Bright color enough long time... Various shades of paint can be easily mixed, so almost any color can be achieved.
Working with such a material is quite simple: you can apply it using a roller, brush or spray gun. The paint dries quickly. If necessary, it can be freshened up without performing preliminary stripping.
By purchasing a similar material for decoration in winter time, it is important to remember that it is not allowed to be stored under sub-zero temperaturebecause it deteriorates quickly.
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Alkyd based material
Paint on alkyd based cheap and creates protective film to repel water.
Alkyd based paints are in good demand due to their low cost. After they dry, a thin film will appear on the base, which can repel water. This improves the protective qualities of this material.
The paint dries quickly enough, as a result of which it does not penetrate much into the layers of wood. As a result, a coating treated with such a material is short-lived.
It is recommended to use such material to cover doors, windows, openings, as well as parts of a private house that need to be protected from moisture. The paint has good level frost resistance, as a result of which the products can easily withstand temperatures below -30 ° C.
Alkyd paints can only be applied to dry substrates. If this is neglected, then it is guaranteed that you can get bubbles and peeling. One layer will dry for approximately 8-10 hours.
Material advantages:
- low cost;
- high protective qualities;
- good level of frost resistance.
Disadvantages of paint:
- fragility of the applied layer;
- low level of environmental friendliness.
Almost all wooden surfaces and interior items need painting. On the one hand, this helps to protect them from harmful external influences, and on the other hand, it creates the necessary decorative effect. At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing complicated in this process, and anyone can cope with the task. But do not forget that from how well the painting will be done wooden productsdepends not only on appearance, but also the duration of the service of these items. That is why, long before the start of work, you should study all the nuances and subtleties of the procedure, decide on the choice of coating and consider the technology of staining wood. In this article, we will analyze in detail each stage, from choosing a tool to applying paint.
Characteristics of paints for working with wood
There are three types of paint for woodwork: oil based, alkyd and acrylic based. By choosing suitable option, it is necessary to take into account the type of wood to be coated, the conditions, as well as the climate in which the product will be used.
For example, acrylic paint can be used on all types of wood, except for those with a high resin content. Water acts as a basis, due to which the composition does not emit an unpleasant odor, dries quickly and is considered environmentally friendly finishing material... does not clog the pores of the wood, allowing it to retain its natural breathability. The coating is very easy to apply, resistant to moisture and low temperatures, and is able to maintain a rich color for a long time.
Painting wooden products with alkyd compounds allows you to reliably protect wood from the harmful effects of moisture. it paint and varnish characterized by excellent frost resistance and affordable cost. The components contained in the material form a protective film that repels water. But alkyd paints are not able to penetrate deeply into the structure of the wood, which is why the coating is very short-lived.
Oil formulations are made on the basis of drying oil, therefore, they have a pungent odor and are quite toxic. These paints are characterized by increased wear resistance, color saturation and the ability to withstand sudden temperature changes. It is quite difficult to work with this material, as drips often form on the surface. However, wood products made from resinous wood are most often painted with this tool.
Enamel
The composition of this material is characterized by a high content of film-forming components that perform protective functions. This allows the enamel to be used even for outdoor use. It should be noted that this coating is exclusively white. If necessary, concentrated dyes are used, which are added already to the enamel itself. White base does not allow obtaining bright shades, therefore the final colors are much paler than the tones specified in the dye palette. Unlike water-based paints, enamels have a strong unpleasant odor and require regular ventilation of the painted premises.
You should also consider the fact that white paint for wood is not able to hide the structure of the base, therefore it can only be used on flat surfacesthat do not have dark defects. In some cases, flaws have to be leveled with a putty.
What else do you need to paint wood
Scroll necessary tools and accessories includes:
Painting tool (brushes, roller, spray gun);
Putty knife;
Gloves;
Respirator;
Putty;
Primer;
This list can be supplemented depending on the type of surface to be painted.
Choosing brushes
In order for the painted surface to look beautiful and neat, due attention must be paid to the choice of painting supplies. Correctly selected ones will help to apply the most even and thick layer of coating, which will contribute to the long-term preservation of the wood.
For surface treatment with varnish, oil composition or antiseptic, it is better to use brushes with bristles from natural materials... For work with paintwork on water based it is recommended to purchase paint brushes with artificial bristles, because, unlike natural ones, they do not absorb water and do not lose elasticity.
Also, do not forget about the size of the tool. For painting surfaces large area get a brush with a width of 150 mm, for narrow ones, 12 mm is enough. For painting corners and wooden frames brushes with a width of 25 mm are optimal, and for work in hard-to-reach placesah it is better to use wedge-shaped.
Before starting work, the tool is soaked in water for an hour so that the bristle hairs swell, increase in volume and become more elastic.
Preparation of wooden facades for painting
The choice of paint depends on what kind of result the owner wants to get: completely paint over the structure of the tree or leave it visible. In the first version, acrylic or oil products are used, in the second - colored antiseptics, which, after drying, are varnished.
Painting wooden house outside begins with surface preparation. If the facade is painted not for the first time, all previous layers of paint, putty and primer should be removed. To do this, use a small typewriter, a special wash or a construction hair dryer.
If the old paint adheres well and does not peel off, a new coat can be applied over it, but in this case the same composition should be used as previously. You can determine how the wooden house was painted (outside or inside - it doesn't matter) by cutting off a small piece of the old coating: the acrylic paint will immediately roll into a roll, and the oil paint will quickly wash off.
Fresh wood must be well cleaned of dust. If it comes about a rounded log, then you need to eliminate all irregularities and smooth out the knots. This task is easy to handle sander... Next, the walls are treated with an antiseptic primer, focusing on the lower part of the house, which is most exposed negative impact environment.
Facade painting technology
When the primer is completely dry (after a couple of days from the moment of processing), you can start painting the facade.
It is best to use a brush for work. The coating is applied longitudinally, taking care to avoid excessively thick layers. They start painting from the very top of the wall in order to exclude drops from falling on the already covered area. In the process, the paint must be mixed periodically. This allows you to achieve the most even color over the entire surface. Particular attention should be paid to the ends of boards and logs, as they most need reliable protection.
It should also be borne in mind that the quality of the work performed is highly dependent on weather conditions. Coating the facade with paints and varnishes should be carried out at an air temperature of at least +5 degrees. Wherein scorching sun will cause the paint to dry too quickly, and high humidity will not allow the composition to be applied qualitatively.
Floor painting
You should immediately focus on the fact that not all coloring compositions are suitable for the floor. This area uses paint specially designed for this purpose. Batten is subject to rapid wear, therefore the paintwork must be characterized by maximum strength and resistance to abrasion. The resistance of the material to moisture and ultraviolet radiation is also very important.
The floor painting technology is mostly similar to the facade painting process. Here it is also important to properly prepare the surface: clean the wood from dust, cover up cracks and defects with putty, and eliminate irregularities.
Work begins at the edges of the room. So that the walls are not stained while painting the baseboards, their edges are pasted over with masking tape. Further, paint is applied over the entire area using a roller or a wide brush. The floor surface is covered with a uniform layer so that the wood does not shine through and darkened areas do not form. After the paint has dried, it is recommended to re-brush the entire floor.
This will help set the result and make the surface more uniform. To make the coating last longer, it can be opened with a layer of protective varnish.
Painting furniture, doors and other decorative elements
Painting of wooden products inside the house is carried out using absolutely any coloring compound. Wooden elements well sanded, putty, if necessary, degreased and covered with paint. When it comes to doors and furniture, then all glass and mirror surfaces remove or glue.
Very often they use for household chores aerosol paints in spray cans. This method is convenient for painting small and hard-to-reach spots. The paint is sprayed in an even layer at a distance of 25-30 cm. Special attention requires a surface to be coated with white wood paint. It strongly reveals the structure of the wood, therefore, in order to achieve a uniform glossy effect, it is necessary to apply an even and thick layer of putty along the entire length of the product.
Using a paint sprayer
Special equipment for painting wooden products - a spray gun - will help to simplify and speed up the painting process. Pneumatic spraying allows you to create the highest quality coverage. However, with this technology, it is very difficult to apply the paint evenly. Even the most experienced specialists cannot guarantee the absence of sagging, especially in the places where the boards are joined, where excess mortar is almost always collected.
For this reason, the spray gun is not used when applying transparent compounds that make such defects very noticeable.
Helmet spray technology
The surface to be painted is conventionally divided into zones A, B, C, where sector A is considered the most important site... They start painting it last, when the master gets used to working with a spray tool.
The trigger of the spray gun is pressed exclusively at the edge of the zone, moving in the direction of the wood grain. It is very important to maintain the same distance between the spray gun and the surface, avoid tilting the tool and move it at the same speed. The trigger is released only when the torch approaches the edge of the area to be painted. The work is inspected in bright light; if defects are found, they are painted over at a higher speed.
How to calculate the required amount of paint
Before starting repair work, it is very important to correctly calculate the right amount paints. When finishing wooden surfaces, it is necessary to take into account such a property of the material as the ability to absorb liquid into itself, therefore it must be covered in 2-3 layers. Manufacturers of coloring compositions indicate their approximate consumption per 1 m 2 on the packaging, so all the consumer needs is to correctly calculate the surface area that will be painted. On average 1 square meter you need 0.05 liters of funds. Thus, for three times dyeing 10 m 2, 1.5 liters of paint will be required.
Starting painting work wooden surfaces, you should heed the recommendations in this article. This will help avoid unwanted mistakes and make a high-quality coating that will have a beautiful appearance and extend the life of the product itself.
If a dacha or a house in a village is not a permanent home, but only a haven for vacation time and on rare weekends, then there is no point in sheathing it with siding. The best and, most importantly, economical option in this case is to paint an old house do it yourself, and the work is not difficult and the money is intact. Of course, you will have to spend money, but only slightly.
What you need to paint a house
To paint the old house, we need:- paint (better alkyd enamel)
- brushes (wide and narrow)
- putty knife
- sandpaper
- metal brush
- adhesive tape (construction)
How to start painting at home
Like all renovation work, you need to start with calculating the material. It is necessary to measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe part of the house that is to be painted. It should correspond to the area of \u200b\u200bthe walls minus the area of \u200b\u200bthe existing windows and doors.
Then calculate the required amount of paint for that. This is quite easy to do. All cans always have a figure for the average paint consumption per square meter, which should be multiplied by the area of \u200b\u200bthe measured wall of the house. What happened is to multiply by two, since to obtain a good quality coating, at least two layers of paint should be applied.
How to paint an old wooden house outside
What paint to buy and what color to paint the house? Oil paint or alkyd enamel is best for painting an old wooden house. It is still preferable to purchase alkyd enamel, although it is more expensive than oil paint, it has a longer service life of the paint and varnish layer, up to six years, while oil has up to three years.
Concerning color scheme painting your house, then, as they say, "there are no comrades for the taste and color." Paint wooden house can be in any color you like. You can paint a house outside in one color or combine two or more colors.
How to paint a house correctly - get to work!
The first stage is preparatory, perhaps the dirtiest and not very pleasant, but necessary. When preparing the surface of the walls before painting, you need to check and replace, if necessary, fragments old skinthat have fallen into disrepair.
Then metal brush thoroughly remove old paint, clean the walls from husks and dust. Window frames and platbands, as well as doorways should be processed sandpaper... Then building tape and wrapping paper (or, as an option, old newspapers) will come in handy, with which you can protect the window panes from getting paint on them.
How to renovate an old house - let's start painting
Before painting the house, it will not be superfluous to treat the surface with a primer, the paint will lie evenly, and the consumption will be less. After you have thoroughly mixed the paint in the jar, you need to immediately apply it to the wall surface, with movements from top to bottom, using a wide brush. This is done in order to grind the flowing paint, preventing the formation of drips.
When applying the first layer, it is advisable to use a paint of a thinner consistency, which penetrates and fills faster minor damage and cracks. After a couple of days, the surface of the walls can be painted again.
And the final touch is to put in order and update the cornices, door and window frames... You need to paint these details with a narrow hair brush, having previously cleaned them of dirt and dust. It is better to choose paint in lighter colors than the main color scheme, or even in a contrasting color. At the end of the work, remove the paper and tape from the windows.
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Decorative wood painting not only makes the product made of this material more attractive, but also increases the service life. A well-chosen varnish can give ordinary pine furniture a touch of noble wood, and paint can hide all the imperfections of the old material.
Wood painting - what to choose?
All types of coatings are divided into two categories. The first of these includes opaque Paintwork, or, in other words, enamels and paints. Until recently, craftsmen were forced to be content with oil paint, which dried for a long time and was quite toxic. Today it has been replaced by a variety of enamels and paints - polyurethane, acrylic and alkyd. They are not so toxic, and their drying time is not so long. Moreover, unlike oil paints, which in a few years will begin to crack and peel off, they are more durable.
The paints of the first group have some advantages and disadvantages:
- Alkyd paints it is better to use it for processing wood inside the house, since the weather-resistant film that forms on their surface after application is not very durable.
- Acrylic paint, the price of which is slightly higher, creates a much more weather-resistant coating, so it should be chosen if it is, for example, outside. One of the varieties of acrylic paint is water-based. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Such paint is non-toxic (water is used as a solvent in this composition) and is very durable.
Another category is transparent paints and varnishes. It includes impregnations, stains and varnishes. In the composition of such paintwork materials, a component that protects against ultraviolet radiation is necessarily introduced, since under its influence the tree quickly ages and loses its original color. Here the choice depends on whether the painted surface will be inside or outside the house. So, painting with wood varnish is appropriate even during processing. The varnish can be either colorless or tinted. You can also apply a stain under a layer of colorless varnish, which will give the wood the desired shade. If we are talking about or furniture inside the room, then you can limit yourself exclusively to stain. intended only for decorative finishing and is unable to protect against atmospheric agents.
Wood painting technology - surface preparation
Regardless of what kind of coating will be used, the material must be carefully prepared before processing. If the surface has been painted earlier, then the old paint must be removed. This can be done using a special wash (you need to work with it carefully, as it is very toxic) or using a grinder with a special attachment. You can apply a new coating over the old one only if it adheres well and does not flake off. In addition, it is imperative to know what exactly the wood was processed with before, since some compositions may be incompatible. This means that during operation, the new coating may lie unevenly, bubble or completely peel off.
After deleting old paint the material is cleaned of dust and dirt and allowed to dry. The knots and various cracks that have fallen out must be covered with a special putty, and then sanded until smooth and once again cleaned of dust.
If the wood is painted with varnishes or enamels, it must be dried properly, since during the drying process on a wet surface, such coatings will bubble and peel off.
Painting wooden surfaces - we take on brushes and rollers
Depending on what kind of coating was chosen for the tree, the staining process will be slightly different, so it is worth considering each of them in more detail.
Let's start with the stain. Experienced craftsmen recommend it slightly before applying warm up, and if a powder stain diluted in water is used, then strain through several layers of gauze. You can apply it with a swab or brush. Usually it is applied in two or three layers, allowing each of them to dry well. If an alcohol-based stain is used for painting, the wood should be slightly moistened before applying it. This will allow the composition to lie as evenly as possible.
Which tool to choose for working with varnish depends on the composition of the paintwork. For oil or other solvent-based varnish, use a soft-bristled brush. It is necessary to apply varnish with it with smooth and even movements along the grain of the tree, making sure that no streaks form. Such varnish is put in several layers, and each of them should dry well. Alcohol-based varnishes are not intended for outdoor use - they are used to treat furniture used in the interior. It is best to apply this composition with a swab. This is done in four layers, and the first two of them are considered primer and need to be processed with very fine sandpaper. The third layer is applied to a dust-free surface and left to dry for several days. After that, a fourth layer is placed, before applying which the varnish can be tinted if desired.
And, finally, work with impregnations and enamels, the processing technology of which is very similar. For their application, you can choose any handy tool... The most convenient, of course, is to use a spray gun, but brushes with rollers will do quite well. They should be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, not forgetting that painting the external surfaces should be carried out on a dry and, if possible, calm day.
After the wooden surfaces are painted, it is advisable to protect them from any impact. Otherwise, the coating may be damaged and then all work will have to start over.
The very first housing for representatives human race there were caves. People began to use trees to build their houses much later, when they realized that wood has huge amount advantages. Wooden buildings endowed with low thermal conductivity, perfectly retain heat inside and are able to retain their performance characteristics for several decades.
Unfortunately, before people were completely unaware that wooden buildings needed protective coating, which served to ensure that huge number wooden monuments could not survive to our time. If then people could only imagine that a wooden structure can simply be painted outside, than to give it not only an attractive appearance, but also to protect it from bugs or other microorganisms that destroy the tree, they would certainly have done it.
It's good that modern man knows everything about how to protect your wooden home. Well, to learn more about the best way to paint a wooden house outside, the information presented in this article will help you.
Why wood is aging
In order to understand the causes of wood aging, one should get acquainted with the factors that contribute to the destruction of natural material:
- Wood is a natural living material that is subject to aging processes, like all living things. The tree is not able to fight such natural processes, but with human help they can be noticeably slowed down;
- Wooden facades are seriously affected by atmospheric conditions such as moisture and ultraviolet light in close symbiosis with molds and other fungi or microorganisms.
Note!
The results of natural influences, fungal formations or the destructive activity of microorganisms can be seen on a wooden surface already several weeks after the construction of the structure.
Wet exposure in the form of snow or rain will swell the surface, but this process is reversible during drying out. As a result of such changes in the dimensions of the material, cracks appear on the surface, inside of which the fungus begins to grow.
Moreover, the fungus can be different, if, for example, the blue fungus and mold species can only spoil the external attractiveness of the surface, then the rot fungus leads to its destruction from the inside, and the cost of repairing damaged wooden walls can be very high;
- Also, do not forget about insects, such as, for example, bark beetles. The hosts wooden structure they may not even suspect about such neighbors, because insects can sleep for about 2-3 years;
- Atmospheric loads that can have a serious impact on structures located in open spaces or in the coastal zone;
Note!
The north side of the building is much less prone to such negative influencesthan the west and south.
As can be seen from the listed reasons, there are a huge number of factors that contribute to the destruction of wooden surfaces. That is why any good owner should be concerned about the question of how to paint a wooden house outside? The choice must be made taking into account whether this is an old building or you are going to.
Painting a new house
Let's say you built a brand new one on the whole site wooden house and now you want to paint it. Let's try to figure out what and how it should be done.
Preparatory stage of work
Before proceeding with the application of paint, the surface must be prepared in a special way, for which the following instructions must be observed:
- Using a soft brush and a sprayer, we clean the surface from dust and other small particles;
- If blue or mold has been noticed on the surface, it is necessary to get rid of them using specially designed chemicals;
- If there is resin on the surface, it must be removed with a spatula, and the place where it was found should be treated with varnish for painting knots;
- Metal elements on the surface, such as, for example, nail heads, must be coated with a metal primer;
- After completing these works, the tree needs a rest for 10-15 days;
Lies. During rest, the wood should be covered with a film, making holes in it for breathing material.
If the work is carried out in the warm season, then such a "blanket" is not required.
How to cover wood
There are three main materials for painting wood:
- Antiseptic. These products are endowed with high penetrating power (penetration depth about 7 mm). Similar coverage is an reliable protection from atmospheric agents, rot and mold.
Antiseptics are:- Glazing (transparent) - retain the wood texture, pattern and give the material a noble shade;
- Covering (opaque) - do not preserve the woody pattern, but they qualitatively emphasize the surface relief;
- Acrylate paints - show high resistance to atmospheric phenomena, and retain a pleasant glossy shine for a long time. Such paint is quite elastic, it does not crack and at the same time allows the wood to breathe;
- Oil paints. This coverage, like acrylate, is endowed with excellent resistance to all the surprises of nature and at the same time possesses deep penetrationas antiseptics. The disadvantage of the coating is the long drying time.
It is absolutely natural that even the most best paint, the price of which is the highest, has a certain shelf life.
Submitted must be updated after the following period:
- Antiseptic glaze - 5 years;
- Covering antiseptic - 7 years;
- Acrylate paints - 10 years;
- Oil paints - 6 years.
These terms, of course, are average, you yourself can notice when your facade will need to be updated.
Painting a new house
Application of paint does not require special skills and craftsmanship, so each owner can do this procedure with his own hands.
But there are a couple of nuances that should still be taken into account when working with paints and varnishes:
- Primer. An antiseptic primer is very important to protect the wood. If you still think that this stage of work can be skipped, then get ready for the fact that in two years, and most likely even earlier, you will very much regret the decision... Don't skimp on the primer, because it will extend the life of the coating;
- Painting. The paint is applied only on a completely dry surface in several layers. Each layer must be dried separately.
Let's paint the facade of an old wooden building
If your house is no longer new and blue heels have appeared on its facade, you have noted peeling of the old coating or other defects, then it's time to update, giving the building a chance to new life... The only question left to answer is how to paint an old wooden house from the outside?
In case of complete repainting, be sure to use the same type of material that was used to create the old coating.
Council. Ideally, you should use the same paint from the same manufacturer.
If you purchased a house and do not know what it was painted with, try to determine the type of coverage yourself by the following criteria:
- The acrylate coating tactilely and externally resembles leather, usually cracking along the wood fibers;
- Oil finishes will lose their gloss over time and may leave a slight mark on the skin when touched. Cracking of such material occurs along or in the form of cells;
- Antiseptics thin out over time, and besides, these coatings can be repainted with both oil and acrylate paint.
In addition to visual inspection of the surface, you can determine the type of coating by performing the following experiment. Tear off a small piece of the coating from the surface and try to roll it into a tube. If it collapses, it means that acrylate paints... And if the coating literally crumbles in your hands, then it was created with an oily material.
The process of painting old and new wooden facades is no different, but there are some significant differences in the surface preparation procedure.
Preparation of the wooden facade of the old building
The preparatory process for an old facade with an existing coating consists of the following activities:
- Removing hanging fragments from the facade old paint, dirt and dust with a scraper or brush;
- Removing mold stains with a special tool;
- Wet cleaning of walls with a rag and a spray bottle;
Council. To ensure better adhesion of the surface, it should be treated with detergent alkaline type.
- To preserve the pleasant appearance of the structure, it is necessary to replace rotten and curved boards with new ones;
- If the fragments of paint adhere well to the surface and do not peel off, they can be left.
If you possess large quantity free time, then it would be more expedient to replace surface cleaning with a scraper and brush with a procedure called "chemical peeling". Using this method, you will be able to preserve the woody texture much better.
Painting the facade of both the old building and the new building is undoubtedly a necessary and important procedure. With the help of high-quality coating, you can not only make your home durable, but also give it a beautiful appearance to the delight of passers-by and the envy of neighbors.
The instructions clearly presented in the video in this article will allow you to consolidate the information you received and gain new useful knowledge.