Wood floor paint

Floor painting technology

In this video, you will learn all the subtleties of painting a wooden floor with various types of paints.

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No matter how simple the process of painting a wooden floor may seem, it requires adherence to certain painting rules, consisting of preparing floor surfaces, leveling roughness, drying and painting itself.

So, the first and most time consuming step is preparing the floor for painting.

This requires:

1. Completely clean the room of furniture items and thoroughly wash the floor with soapy water or abrasive substances (soda, for example) in case of severe contamination of the areas.
2. Eliminate existing irregularities, roughness, protruding nails and other imperfections in the floor with a hammer, scraper, sandpaper and a spatula.
3. It is imperative to remove the old coating.
4. Prime the surface of the floor and, after it dries, seal up all existing cracks with tow or sawdust putty.
5. On the plank surface, the putty should be applied alternately in two layers, using a wide spatula for this.
6. After the putty has dried, to obtain a perfectly flat surface, it must be sanded with sandpaper.
7. Next, you need to remove all putty debris and prime the floor again.

At this stage, the preparatory stage is completed and you can start painting the wooden floor itself.

Before starting work with dyeing materials, it is necessary to isolate those surfaces that will not be stained with a special masking tape.

Next, the painting itself is performed:

• you should always start painting the floor surface from the baseboards;
• the floor is painted in two to three layers (drying time will vary depending on the individual characteristics of the dyeing material);
• after the last layer of paint has completely dried, the floor is washed with hot water.

As you can see, painting wood flooring is a very responsible and complex process that requires the right approach.

Varieties

Acrylic paint allows you to paint a variety of surfaces. Most often, these coatings are used for the treatment of concrete floors, since they have a high level of quality and affordable cost. In order for the paint to adhere to the concrete surface, it is necessary to pre-clean the floor from the old coating, as well as from all kinds of dirt. In order for the coating to lie as flat as possible, it is worth treating the floor covering with a grinder. Only in this case, the work will not cause you problems.

There are compositions intended for application to the surface of a tree. Such paint is able to penetrate into every microcrack and mask defects. The grip is improved, so the durability of the flooring is assured. To apply acrylic paint, the floors must be pre-treated with an electric plane. Then the surface is putty.

Acrylic paint based on water is very popular and widespread. It is an aqueous emulsion composed of acrylic resins. They evaporate to form polymers. As a result, a layer appears that performs protective and decorative functions. This coating is not suitable for outdoor work.

Acrylic-type paints are not too expensive. They are odorless because they contain no volatile substances. This is the main advantage of the product, thanks to which it has become so common in our time.

The advantages of acrylic paint are obvious:

• durability - the coating will last for more than 5 years without losing its original appearance;
• assortment of shades - you can choose acrylic paint of any color, because the color palette varies widely;
• low level of vapor permeability - thanks to this advantage, a comfortable microclimate will reign in your room;
• ease of use - you can apply paint in any way convenient for you, since different tools are suitable for this.

There is also alkyd paint, which is also in demand among buyers. This is a colored coating, which is distinguished by the presence in the composition of a special component - alkyd. He plays the role of a liaison. The paint is extremely wear-resistant and durable. It dries quickly and has many useful functions.

To choose the right material, take into account the following characteristics of the coating:

• suitable for indoor and outdoor work;
• expense of funds - a liter per 10 sq. m of the area of ​​the room;
• gloss index - 30;
• total drying time - 24 hours at room temperature;

• type of diluent - solvent;
• shelf life - 3 years;
• lack of deformation from the effects of negative atmospheric phenomena;
• the absence of components hazardous to human health in the composition.

Good ideas and options

You can make a wooden floor original by painting the floorboards with different colors, as in this example.

And thanks to the design idea, well-chosen floor paint and other details, it is quite possible to decorate a city apartment in a rustic style - nice and unexpected.

In this interior, the green floor and the red sofa complement each other very successfully in such a way that it becomes even more fun in the soul.

The Scandinavian style can be called “all white” in another way: walls, floors, and furniture. For a dining room - ideal, as the sterility of the room is emphasized.

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Protective varnish layer

New wood floors that have never been painted before leave more room for choice.

If you want to preserve the color and texture of wood, then give preference to colorless varnishes with good wear resistance. If the natural color of the boards or parquet planks differs in color (in some places on the surface), it is better to use a tint varnish, which will hide this not very pleasant nuance.

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When choosing the best way to paint the wooden floor of a country house, be sure to find out what kind of wood it is made of. The fact is that some tree species have soft wood (for example, pine), on which even a thin female heel easily leaves a dent. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a special varnish for coating (for soft wood or strictly for a specific type of wood). Simple parquet varnish will not work in this case, since it is designed for strong and tough wood (mainly oak).

The methods of applying varnish also differ:

• parquet varnish is applied with a mandatory preliminary priming of the surface (purchase the primer immediately in the store, and it is desirable that it be the same manufacturer as the varnish you have chosen);
• floor board varnish is simply applied in three layers, each of which must dry completely.

Wood floor tinting

If, according to the design concept, your floor should have a certain shade, you can choose one of two ways:

Varieties

When looking for paint for children's furniture, consider the terms of use, not personal preference. The basic factor is the type of surface, since metal and wooden furniture have their own, separate paints and varnishes

The most popular are acrylic paints, as their composition is environmentally neutral. This allows the paint to be used anywhere. After the liquid has evaporated, an elastic film forms on the treated surface.The composition of the paint includes a polymer that provides high-quality adhesion of the paint to the surface, as well as a polyacrylic dye of a fine fraction.

Fillers are responsible for the level of gloss and haze. Since wood requires protection, antibacterial fillers are also added to the paint. There are also additives on which the density and curing time of the paint depend. The good thing about acrylic paint is that it can be removed before it's completely cured. How to wipe off the paint? It is best to use warm water and a sponge. Acrylic paints are almost the only material that allows moisture to evaporate, but does not let it pass through itself. It turns out that the surface of the furniture will breathe. It does not matter with what intensity the paint will be used, since the color fixation lasts for tens of years. There is no need to think about how to remove the smell of paint, since acrylic paints practically do not have it. This means that furniture can be located in any room, even without ventilation. It is also worth saying about such types of paint as:

1. Gouache and watercolors - they can be used to paint furniture. They can be used exclusively as a material for artistic painting. For the main background, it is better to use other types of tools. From the properties of the material, dissolution in water and burnout in the sun can be noted. Printed furniture should be kept away from water and sunlight. It is quite easy to wash the paint off. The advantage can be considered the relatively low cost of the material, due to which you can often experiment;
2. It should be noted paints and enamels based on organic solvents - they can be combined into one group. Oil paints are outdated, as they do not last very long on the surface. On average, the term is approximately 3-5 years. But on the other hand, oil paints give a high-quality gloss;
3. Automotive enamel (spray paint) may be suitable for furniture facades. It must be used if the facade is plastic or metal. Car paint is not recommended for wood furniture;
4. Varnishes and impregnations can also be attributed to paints, as they can change the appearance of an object. Impregnants and additives for tinting are used already on the painted surface, then when it needs to be given a special look. As for varnishes, they, like paints, can be oil, acrylic, nitrocellulose. Both impregnations and varnishes can only be used if the furniture is wooden. They penetrate deeply into the structure of the tree, provide protection of wood fibers from pests;
5. Silicone based water based paints are odorless and can be used to repair cracks. The coating will last for a long time, even if the furniture is in a room with a high level of humidity;
6. As for the latex-based water-based paint, its properties can be compared with oil paint. But at the same time, it does not have a pungent smell. This paint can only be used in warm rooms, since at low temperatures the coating can begin to crack;
7. Alkyd paints do not react to moisture in any way, and they cost an order of magnitude lower than water-based materials. Such a coating will not have a long service life, since the film will have a thickness of no more than 0.1 mm.

If acrylic paint is not suitable, you can opt for chalk paints. The recipe for chalk paint involves the use of an acrylic or latex mixture - it will act as a base. Plaster or grout for narrow joints can act as a fixer. Water is also added to the mixture. How to make chalk paint? Typically, the proportions of water and anchoring element are one to one, and paint is added as desired.

The point of creating chalk paint is that the material is unique in its versatility - chalk paint lays down on any surface with the same quality. It can be used for both chipboard and any other surface. The paint can be used without preliminary surface preparation.

Acrylic

Gouache and acrylic

Oil

Enamel for cars

Water-based

Latex

Alkyd

Painting: surface preparation

The quality of the concrete surface determines how long the paint will last on it.

It is also necessary to get rid of all stains, for example, residues of bitumen, fuels and lubricants, etc. Before applying paint, it is also necessary to harden, impregnate the concrete and prime it. Let's consider these types of work in more detail.

Concrete hardening

Fluate used for impregnation of various types of concrete, cement, brick and other materials. It allows you to significantly strengthen the base, increases its hardness, resistance to mechanical, climatic and chemical stress. The fluate reduces the water absorption of the concrete base without impairing the vapor permeability of the surface. This impregnation can significantly reduce dust formation and prevent corrosion of the reinforcement. In addition, the loss of moisture in the concrete solution is reduced, which helps to prevent cracks.

Waterproofing impregnation for concrete

Waterproofing impregnation is necessary to protect the concrete from any impact of water and moisture. This stage allows you to increase the vapor permeability of the concrete screed, hardens the surface and additionally removes dust from it. This stage is especially necessary when performing self-leveling thin-layer polymer coatings on concrete. Waterproofing also protects the concrete from efflorescence. In some cases, the implementation of waterproofing impregnation makes it possible to use a concrete base without an additional topcoat. And at the same time, this impregnation significantly increases the adhesion of the substrate to any topcoat.

Primer

Concrete base primers are used prior to direct paint application. The primer can be of several types. For example, a water-dispersive primer allows you to somewhat even out the color of the painted surface. Additionally, it removes minor defects in the base. The use of a primer reduces the consumption of paints and varnishes. Acrylic polyurethane water-dispersion primer used on concrete surfaces provides high adhesion of materials, has minimal water absorption, and improves the performance of the concrete base.

Floor painting

Wood floor painting

Depending on the type of paint, work can be performed at different temperatures indoors or outdoors. When using polyurethane paint, the concrete floor can be painted without waiting for final drying, but not earlier than five days after the screed is completed. Paint application can be done with a roller or brush. Sprayers can also be used. The first layer will completely cover the concrete surface, but it is better to do it in two layers. Then a dense, even and monochromatic coating is formed. Drying the paintwork Usually a day is enough to dry the paint. To perform mechanical loads - about three days. Complete polymerization, a set of maximum indicators for various resistance parameters occurs after seven days. If the paint is applied to fresh concrete, the drying and final curing time will increase slightly. Selection of paints and varnishes for a wooden floor Painting of wooden surfaces is carried out using special paints and varnishes. Correctly selected paint for wood the floor will increase its aesthetics, durability, protect against pests and damage.From a huge assortment, you need to choose the most suitable for each specific case. The selection is carried out according to the following parameters:

• the peculiarities of the wood species are taken into account;
• the possibilities of preliminary preparation of a wooden floor are determined;
• the average intensity of mechanical impact on the floor is calculated;
• the level of humidity in the room is determined;
• the optimal life of the floor is determined;
• the possibility of compatibility of the selected paint with previous coatings is taken into account;
• the possibility of reprocessing after some time is determined.

Varieties of paints for wood

Floor paints can be transparent or opaque. Transparent impregnations and varnishes include, possibly, with the addition of pigments. Opaque paints include organic solvent paints and water-dispersion acrylic paints.

Stages of preparation and stages of painting the floor

• Preparing the floor for staining:
• We clean the surface from dirt.
• Using a knife, remove all debris from the cracks between the boards.
• We check the surface for protruding nails, cracks, chips, holes. If defects are found, we eliminate them.
• Fat spots on the surface are removed with a solvent.

Main features of painting

If the surface has no visible defects, a primer, drying oil is applied to the wooden flooring, you can also use a layer of protective oil, which should dry well, about 2-3 days.

Oils for processing boards are made from natural oils with the addition of synthetic elements. After complete drying, first apply one layer of paint, after this layer has dried, apply 2 layer of paint. Most of the surface of a wooden floor is recommended to be painted with a roller.

With the help of a roller, the layer is applied evenly, easily and conveniently, professionals recommend using a short-haired roller. In places where it is not possible to work with a roller, brushes will come to the rescue. Brushes will be required of different sizes, they are convenient to paint over corners, edges, skirting boards.

It is also recommended to use a molar patch, it is intended for drawing paint and removing excess from the tool.

Masking tape is recommended to be used in those places that do not need painting, mainly the joints. At the end of the work, it can be easily and conveniently removed. If the surface was putty, then the algorithm remains the same, only the number of paint layers is increased by 1 layer.

On average, 250-350 grams of paint is consumed per square meter of surface. To increase the life of the paint, it is recommended to apply an auxiliary transparent protective layer.

Transparent types of wood coatings

These types of coatings include varnishes, wax mastics and oils. They are mainly used to emphasize the natural beauty and texture of wood. The surface is varnished, has a glossy finish that will last 2-3 years.

In the case when it is required to darken the wood or improve the adhesion of the base varnish, ground varnishes are used. For places with high traffic, it is recommended to use acid-cured varnishes.

How to properly care for wood flooring after staining

• Be sure to wash the floor 2-3 times a week.
• If the floor is very dirty, then it is required to rinse with a solution containing ammonia.
• To make the floor shine, it is treated with vegetable oil, then wiped on a dry cloth.
• For floors painted with paint, do not wash them with soapy water or soda.
• Removing debris and dirt in the crevices must be carried out with a vacuum cleaner.

2 PF-266 Lacra

The most popular Country: Russia Average price: 350 rubles / 2 kg Rating (2019): 4.6

This paint belongs to the group of alkyd enamels and is supplied ready for use. It is inexpensive, it is not afraid of moisture, temperature extremes and sunlight, therefore it is widely used in floor painting.The resulting coating is considered one of the most wear-resistant, and this can be seen from the 20-year-old floors made of wood and fiberboard, which were previously painted only with "PF-kami". It is easy to work with such material, but since it contains alkyd varnish and white spirit, a pungent odor accumulates in an unventilated room, which disappears after 1-2 weeks.

The choice of shades is small and limited to three names - yellow-brown, golden-brown and red-brown. However, they are versatile and meet the requirements of most customers. Complete drying time is 24 hours for each layer, while furniture placement is allowed no earlier than 5-6 days. If you take your time and are ready to put up with specific aromas for several days in exchange for the cheapness, quality and durability of the flooring, this enamel is what you need.

Which paint to choose?

When choosing a paint, you should pay attention to both the shade of the coating and its performance.

The modern market of finishing materials offers such a wide range of a wide variety of paints and varnishes that it is quite difficult to choose the most suitable one.

When choosing how to paint a wooden floor, you should pay attention to both the shade of the coating and its performance. The best quality products are offered by such manufacturers: "Tikkurila", "Pinoteks", "Belinka"

It is worth considering the following:

• for which wood species the composition is selected;
• features of the room (how intensively it is used, is it in the house or is open to external factors, humidity, and so on);
• compatibility with previously applied mixtures;
• desired service life of the painted floor.

To understand which paint and varnish mixture is better to buy for floors in a house, in a country house or in a bathhouse, indoors and on an open veranda, we will consider in more detail the most popular types of coverage.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic coloring mixtures successfully withstand temperature extremes

Since its introduction on the market, acrylic paint has become more and more popular. The coating contains water, acrylic resins and a coloring agent. This type of coating has a number of advantages:

Acrylic provides reliable protection against atmospheric moisture, which is especially important for open spaces. It can be used to paint floors on a veranda or outdoor terrace;
The composition is very easy to apply, which is especially important when doing work with your own hands.

Small errors during painting can be washed off with plain water, the main thing is to do this before the applied layer dries;
Acrylic coloring mixtures successfully tolerate temperature extremes, so they can be used in a house that is not heated in winter or in a country house;
Quick-drying acrylic paint has no strong unpleasant odor and is non-toxic.

Oil paints

The advantages of oil formulations include resistance to sudden temperature changes and high protective properties.

Oil coatings, popular for a long time, are gradually losing their leading positions in the market of finishing materials. The reasons for this are a long period of absorption and drying, as well as the presence of a strong odor.

The advantages of oil formulations include resistance to sudden temperature changes and high protective properties. They can be used to paint open veranda floors or other outdoor wooden surfaces. For such work, it is better to buy paint from well-known manufacturers that guarantee quality, for example, "Tikkurila".

Separately, it is worth dwelling on oil for impregnating wooden floors. The impregnations made from natural oils penetrate the wood, providing reliable protection against moisture. It is recommended to use them in rooms with high traffic: in the living room, corridor, on the veranda.Due to its ability to reliably protect the tree from moisture, oil formulations can be used on an open terrace in a house or country house, in a bathroom, in a shower or a bath.

Wear-resistant paints

The most reliable coating for painting wood surfaces is wear-resistant paint. Due to the ease of application, high-quality painting of a wooden floor can be done by hand. The composition dries quickly, but differs in the presence of a rather sharp specific odor, which, depending on the type of wood, can persist from several days to a week or more.

The advantages of such mixtures include durability and high resistance to fading, as well as fast drying. The most striking representative of this product is water-dispersion paint from the manufacturer "Tikkurila".

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Decorative varnishes with toning effect

When choosing how to paint a wooden floor, many stop at varnish. This coating is easy to do with your own hands. It allows you to emphasize the texture of wood, but the protective properties of most varieties of this finishing material leave much to be desired.

The varnish is not resistant to mechanical damage, it is not recommended to use it in rooms with high traffic. When buying such a product for finishing residential premises, you must carefully study the composition. In addition to a pungent odor, some varnishes may contain harmful substances.

The most suitable for painting floors in an apartment or in a country house is acrylic varnish (it dries quickly and has no odor), but nitro varnish includes the greatest number of components hazardous to human health.