It's a fiasco, bro! Or why you don't need to buy this varnish for a beginner.
- Experience of use: several times
- Price: 807 rubles
Hello everyone.
Towards the end of the renovation, the task arose to make a cabinet under the bathroom sink. Our dimensions are non-standard: 115 cm wide, 60 cm deep, I don't remember the height now (well, it does not apply to the essence of the question). This I mean that they decided to make the curbstone themselves - the constructive was clear.
We purchased and sawed several furniture boards, for the table top we chose a 4 cm thick “ladder platform” cut to fit our size. As a result, so that it does not deteriorate under the influence of water (the bathroom), they decided to varnish it. For greater safety - yacht ...
It was possible to take it cheaper, but no - they hoped for Tikkurila, before that there was only a positive experience. We took Tikkurila Unica Super 90, a semi-gloss yacht varnish.
Jar.
First, about the varnish itself. The consistency is homogeneous, without foreign inclusions, the color in the jar is dark brown, on the tree - yellow-orange.
Consistency, volume and color. Composition and recommendations for application - on the back of the can. The can opens / closes easily.
Front.
Back.
I covered the sanded wood first with one and then with the second layer of varnish. Painted with a velor roller. But judging by how rough the surface turned out, even after two layers, I will grind everything again and cover it with a third layer.
In progress.
The result of painting. The thicker shield, for some reason, acquired a beautiful pearl hue, the thinner shields became slightly orange ...
Pearl shade.
In general, everything is nothing. Perhaps I am a handshake and had to sand in between layers. But subjective impressions are not the best.
Painted parts.
The disadvantages that I have endured:
1. The color of the tree changes. And pearl is good, of course, but orange is not very good.
2. Large expense - it upset.
3. The surface after painting is rough - this is not something that upset, but angered)
4. Smells soooooooooo. Everything smells. And the smell disappears for a long time. But yacht varnish, we were ready for this.
5. Catastrophically long gaining strength - 1 month! That is, in an amicable way, it is better not to touch the trees this month.
6. Non-budgetary price.
And the pluses - yes they are not particularly, or they are, but I did not find them.
You can certainly try this product and have your own opinion. But I will not recommend this varnish. And I will not buy this myself anymore.
Bro recommends: forget!
Dignity
consistency
disadvantages
- high consumption
- high price
- changes the color of the tree
- gains strength for a very long time
- the surface after painting is rough, unpleasant
- strong chemical odor
Peculiarities
It is safe to say that Tikkurila is one of the leading paint and varnish manufacturers not only in Russia, but also in Sweden and Finland. Painting wooden facades and interior decoration with Tikkurila paints and varnishes is traditional for the European North, so the company takes into account the specifics of demand, developing environmentally friendly and modern products that allow you to carry out any work in terms of complexity - from simple renovation of the walls of the premises to thoughtful and complex renovation of facades.
The quality of Tikkurila products is guaranteed by a special ISO9001 quality assessment system and complies with international standards. The main advantages of the products are high quality, a huge assortment and a wide price segment - from economy class to premium goods.
How to apply?
Before starting the application, it is necessary to prepare not only the material, according to the instructions, dilute it with water and achieve the desired density, but also make sure that there are appropriate tools for the job. Depending on the scale of the task, you can use rollers with a short nap; for small parts, brushes are suitable, which are presented in a wide range. Many specialists use sprayers, as they can provide a more uniform layer, but not everyone has such equipment.
The application applicator is in demand as much as other tools
Such a product is easy to use, it does not require much effort, moreover, thanks to it, the paint and varnish material itself is saved, which is important. The applicators can be reused, since after work it is enough to remove the remaining varnish from the working parts
Views
There is a wide range of Tikkurila products on the market
Each of the varnishes is designed to cover certain types of material, so it is important to understand the types of products. Yacht varnish is used for finishing wooden parts of marine vessels, which is suitable for both interior and exterior cladding.
The product can be applied to a surface that has been previously painted, but it is necessary to study the instructions.
Indoor cladding
We are talking about Kiva interior lacquer, with which you can emphasize stylish design. It is suitable for parquet or natural wood as well as stairs. The company offers matte lacquer for cladding, which will help to update the decor elements and the entire interior of the room, including furniture. Wood with such a finish will last a long time and retain its presentability.
Acrylate varnishes are in demand in dry rooms, they are used to cover products made of stone, knots and natural materials. It must be diluted with water in accordance with the proportions indicated on the package. One of the advantages is that the varnish does not turn yellow over time, which is an important characteristic. If you need to refine your gym parquet floor, you can use this option.
For varnishing walls and ceilings with Euro, it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the material
If it is wood, pay attention to its shade in order to choose the appropriate shade of the product, to preserve the presentability and naturalness of the original surface.
Semi-gloss varnish Panels-Yassya is suitable for brick and wood surfaces in dry rooms. It can also be applied to concrete surfaces and lining to prevent mold.
Universal varnish
Separately, it is necessary to highlight urethane-alkyd varnishes, which are in great demand. These include Unica super 90, which is used for treating wood surfaces. The product dries quickly, is easy to apply, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The degree of gloss is high-gloss and glossy, depending on the type.
Thanks to this composition, you can protect the material for many years, and maintain its presentability. The surface lends itself to regular washing and maintenance, and does not wear out. Such varnish can be called universal, because it is both deck, interior and decorative.
Unica Super is offered in matt and semi-matt versions with a super-protective coating. It can be used to varnish boats, indoor walls, decks, furniture, etc. The series is offered in a wide range, so you can choose any type.
Scope of application
Varnishes are widely used in the decoration of modern interiors. They allow not only to protect surfaces from damage, but also to give finishing or wood products a finished and aesthetic look.
Water-based varnishes are used for interior work and are indispensable in rooms decorated with clapboard. Wood covered with such a composition will delight the owners of an apartment or a country house for many years with an invariably attractive view. Finishing will emphasize the beauty of wood and is perfect for processing not only walls, but also ceilings, doors, furniture.
Water-soluble matt varnish will protect brick walls and surfaces made of natural or artificial stone from scratches and other damage. Since the texture of the processed finish does not change, even wallpaper can be covered with it.
The products of the Parketti Assa line are best suited for the treatment of parquet and wooden floors, as the name suggests. These varnishes are resistant to abrasion and various damages - even shoes with heels will not damage your parquet.
For surfaces under constant stress, it is necessary to choose wear-resistant types of products. Unica Super products will reliably protect the wooden floor of the outdoor terrace and the wooden parts of boats and yachts.
For baths, only water-borne acrylic varnishes are used. Standard products cannot be used in a bath or sauna. Nevertheless, it is simply necessary to protect wooden surfaces in such rooms, because they will be constantly exposed to high temperatures and moisture.
Please note that it is necessary to purchase different varnishes for the walls and floors in the sauna or bath, therefore it is recommended to consult with a specialist in a hardware store
Acrylic water-soluble varnish effectively protects wood, is environmentally friendly, does not emit unpleasant odors when the surface is heated.
Varieties
In stores today there is a large assortment of Tikkurila paints and varnishes. Each type of varnish has its own purpose and is used to protect a certain type of surface, so you need to figure out which type is used for what.
There are varieties specially used for boats, yachts, terraces, saunas, baths, interiors and facades of houses. Certain types of Tikkurila varnishes are applied only to wooden, brick or concrete bases, each type of varnish mixture has its own consumption and technical characteristics.
Yacht varnishes
To cover marine vessels made of wood, you need to use a yacht varnish, it can be applied as an outer and inner protective layer. They can even cover those surfaces that are already painted, but before that you need to read the instructions.
It should be noted that tikkurila yacht varnish is the most durable and durable. It has a high resistance to weathering, excellent resistance to both fresh and sea water, has good resistance to scratches and damage. Yacht varnish composition is made matte, glossy and semi-glossy.
Lacquer aqua
This line of Tikkurila water-based acrylate varnishes can be diluted with water and tinted. These varnish compositions perfectly protect wood products, including boards, lining and panels. In addition, they can be used to protect brick and concrete walls, indoors only.
These products have practically no smell, so they can be safely used when processing the interior surfaces of residential buildings. The disadvantage is that Tikkurila Lacquer Aqua is not used to protect parquet, wood floors and furniture surfaces. However, it is possible to cover wood surfaces, the composition reliably protects the material from temperature extremes, exposure to moisture and darkening. In addition, products treated with this solution will be protected from fungi and mold.
Kiva
This variety from the Tikkurila company is an acrylate, water-soluble, tinted varnish that has an attractive cost and does not fade over time. This compound is used for varnishing interior surfaces such as doors, walls, furniture and ceilings, and even wooden toys for children. Previously painted or stained substrates can also be treated with kiva tikkurila varnish.
After many years, the varnished layer does not change its shade, does not turn yellow, therefore the texture and color of the wood remains for a very long time. This tikkurila parquet varnish is used to protect wooden floors and stairs made of wood.
Euro kiri
This solution has the best wear resistance, therefore it is most often used for treating floors and parquet. This tikkurila floor varnish has a high resistance to physical and mechanical stress, is not afraid of frequent washing, even when using chemical detergents.
This type of varnish protects the surface for a long time and makes it visually attractive. After drying, the protective layer can be subjected to very serious stress on a daily basis and remain intact.Euro Kiri from Tikkurila is used to treat window sills, stairs and furniture that are frequently used and subject to stress.
Unica Super
This type of varnish is very durable, suitable for both exterior and interior paintwork. This variety is called deck or yacht varnish because it is often used during boat finishing. Tikkurila lacquer is used, which is super unique, often for processing wooden window frames and doors, as well as outdoor furniture, floors, verandas, terraces, and many other objects.
This varnish composition preserves the natural pattern and texture of wood, making it more attractive and durable. These urethane-alkyd mixtures dry very quickly. They significantly slow down the aging process of wooden structures, and also protect them from the effects of water, moisture and sun rays, fungi and mold do not settle on the wood, and cracks do not appear.
Varieties and characteristics
Varnish is a substance produced as a mixture of polymers, solvents and film-forming resins. The film formed by varnishes can be different - transparent or have shades. Tikkurila products are used for surface treatment in homes, baths and saunas, terraces, boats and yachts. Some varnishes can be used to treat concrete and brick surfaces, while the consumption of varnish will differ from its consumption when covering wooden surfaces.
Depending on the application, the following main groups of Tikkurila varnishes are distinguished:
Lacquer aqua
A group of water-borne tinted acrylate varnishes. This product perfectly protects wood panels, lining and any kind of board.
An important positive point is that all products of the Lacquer Aqua line do not have a strong odor, therefore they can be used in any interior premises, however, water-based varnishes are not used to treat furniture and floors. Lacquer Aqua effectively protects wooden surfaces from temperature extremes, darkening and even moisture.
Water-based interior lacquer is suitable for any wood and is easy to tint.
Kiva
Customers often choose this tinted water-borne acrylate varnish for its excellent qualities (it does not turn yellow) and for its favorable price. Kiva is used indoors for varnishing furniture, walls, ceilings and doors. Stained and painted surfaces can also be treated with Kiva products. Since the coating does not turn yellow, thanks to it, you can preserve the color and texture of the wood for many years.
Euro kiri
They are distinguished by special wear resistance, due to which they are widely used for parquet and other wooden floors. A durable, stress-resistant coating that will perfectly cope with frequent cleaning of floors and exposure to detergents.
Oksalakka
Special varnish for knots. If you are concerned about the appearance of brown tar spots on the surface after painting the wood in the knots, then you need a special product "Oksalakka"!
This is a special composition that will not allow the resin to seep through the painted surface, just apply it with a brush to the knots before final painting.
Paneeli assa
A line of acrylate varnishes used for interior work when processing wood and brick walls. If you want to protect ceilings and walls from damage, then Paneeli Assa is the best choice.
The protective film formed during the application of the product does not leave marks from hands or small scratches from sharp objects. The color of the composition is initially white, but when it dries, it brightens and becomes transparent.
It should be noted that the Paneeli Assa line is quite diverse and includes special varnishes for light wood species and special protective agents that repel water and dirt.
Parketti assa
A range of reliable water-borne polyurethane acrylate varnishes. These products will permanently protect the wooden floor from scratches, wear and other damage, while the surfaces treated with these varnishes look environmentally friendly, natural and effective.
Taika glow
It is a unique lacquer that glows in the dark. Wherever it is not used - in the decoration of the interiors of clubs, cafes and cinemas, in bedrooms and children's rooms! It is environmentally friendly, so children can be involved in creativity.
Unica supe
Wear-resistant product, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. It is also called yacht or deck, as it is widely used for painting boats. Unica Super varnish is used to cover window frames, floors and doors, outdoor furniture and much more.
All Unica Super products are urethane-alkyd and dry fairly quickly. The tool slows down the "aging" of wood from exposure to sunlight and is not afraid of contact with water, and also protects the wood from mold, cracking and fungus.
In order not to be mistaken with the amount of material required, you should make a calculation in advance and find out how many cans of varnish you need
Please note that the packages always have data indicating how many square meters can be varnished. To do this, you need to calculate S (area of \ u200b \ u200bthe room) and correlate the information obtained with the data on the varnish package
Color spectrum
Most of the Tikkurila varnish groups are produced in various variations: matt, semi-matt, glossy.
Sometimes the owners do not understand why they should use matte varnish, if the wooden surface is already beautiful. It's simple - it is practically invisible and will not change the appearance of the wooden surface, but will protect it from rotting, cracking, moisture and temperature changes. The clear matt lacquer is the ideal way to preserve the original look of any wood finish. The matt varnish becomes transparent only after drying, and its original color is white.
Semi-matt varnish will give the surface to be treated a dull sheen.
It is advisable to use glossy varnishes on a well-processed, even and smooth surface, because it is capable of showing all the shortcomings - irregularities and roughness will become noticeable much more than before processing.
All packages of Tikkurila products are provided with instructions for use, so read them carefully before use. The choice of varnish should correspond to the conditions of further operation of the processed product or surface.
Sometimes varnishes with any shade help to achieve special showiness of wood panels in the interior. Coloring compositions allow to give the usual coniferous lining of the color "walnut", "chestnut", "mahogany" or "teak". Tikkurila offers over thirty colourants. Remember that the color of the surface after processing will be influenced by such factors as the type of wood, its density and porosity, the type of lighting - natural or artificial.
Many masters recommend applying varnish on a small surface before starting the main work - so you will definitely be sure of the correct choice
If this is not possible, then we recommend that you definitely pay attention to the samples of painted surfaces, which are always available in hardware stores.
Selection and application
An instruction manual is provided on each package. To choose a paint and varnish material, you need to decide for which coating you will use it, and what effect you want to achieve. The correct selection of color and shade will help to avoid mistakes, the cladding will not have to be redone.
It is necessary to make a calculation in order to purchase the required amount of material in advance
It is important to do a test varnishing in a separate area and only then do a full coat. The surface must be prepared, it is necessary to remove the remnants of old materials, be it varnish or paint
It is important to ensure the room is ventilated if the interiors need to be updated.