The renovation has come to an end. But the outer facade remained, so to speak, the face of the house. And often the question arises how to make it not only attractive, but also individual. In fact, options exterior finish a lot, one of them is textured paint for outdoor use. And it is necessary to dwell on it in more detail.
Facade paint is very different from that used for internal works, because it is entrusted with the difficult task of resisting all the hardships and vagaries of nature, which is why it is so important to choose quality manufacturer and never save money. Facade paint should serve for many years and not lose its qualities.
Properties of facade paints
Home hallmark facade paint can be considered unique. throughput, it releases steam that accumulates on the walls of the house to the outside, while preventing moisture from penetrating inside. Not every manufacturer can boast of such quality.
Paints for outdoor use are distinguished by their external features on glossy and textured, and most often preference is given to the latter option, since with its help it is not easy to paint the facade of the house, but also to give it individuality.
A feature of textured coatings is that they contain solid particles, due to which various effects are created. Sometimes it can even be a small marble crumb. Therefore, you can make textured paint yourself, for this you just need to mix paint for facades, with decorative plaster but must be from the same manufacturer. This method was often used in the last century, but today it is much easier to buy ready-made paint that does not require additives and solvents.
Characteristics of facade paints
Of course, the decorative component is very important for exterior decoration, but this is not enough, the coating must also meet technical specifications. Such as:
- Resistance to external influences.
- Low flammability.
- Resistance to weather conditions.
- No harmful effects on humans.
And profilux textured paint meets all of them, which is why it is popular among specialists. Thanks to its water-dispersion base and acrylic polymer composition, this paint is ideal for both exterior and interior plasterboard work.
Important ! If the selected paint is fassadenfarbe, then the color must be of the same brand. Otherwise, you can lose everything unique properties coatings.
Many facade textured paints for outdoor use tend to fade over time, or take on a yellowish tint. This happens due to the use of low-quality polymers in the production, which lose their properties when exposed to an aggressive environment.
It is impossible not to mention another unique quality textured paint for facades, namely its ability to hide all the flaws of the wall. Plastered or simply brick surfaces have a very unsightly appearance, and an uneven structure. Because of this, it is often necessary to level the surface before painting, but profilux textured paint, due to its consistency and composition, not only masks defects, but is also able to highlight them qualitatively, turning banal cracks into a craquelure effect.
Of course, the masking effect of facade textured paint is very important, but this does not mean that it can be applied to the surface without preparation. As mentioned above, the facade of the house is constantly exposed to environmental influences, which is why it is so important that not only the coating, but also the base be of high quality.
The use of impregnations and primers is necessary to protect the surface of the wall from the formation of fungus and mold. As a rule, they are colorless and dry in a few minutes, therefore they are not able to change the color of the paint or adversely affect its properties.
Advice ! If fassadenfarbe relief textured paint is used for painting, then the primer should also be of this brand, since they contain identical functional additives and ideally complement each other.
Methods for applying textured paints
Present on the market huge variety colors and textures of facade paints, and even if it was not possible to find exactly the color that you wanted, you can always use tinting paste. With its help, it is possible to create a unique shade that you will not find anywhere else.
Advice ! It is better to entrust the tinting of paint to a special machine that will remember the necessary proportions and be able to repeat the shade if necessary.
There are several ways to apply textured paint on the facade of a house, depending on what effect you want to achieve:
foam sponge
A foam rubber sponge cannot, strictly speaking, be called a tool for applying paint; it acts rather to create a decorative effect. Therefore, first, the paint is applied with a roller or spray gun, allowing the top layer to seize (an average of 30 minutes) by blotting to create a “fur coat”. This is one of the most frequently used methods in the last century, but has not lost its relevance today.
Leveling trowel
Mostly, this tool is used to level the plaster, but if you use different pressure and wave movements during work, you can get an imitation of the skin. Also, special nozzles with different configurations and textures are sold on the trowel. An alternative to this tool can be a regular metal spatula.
Textured roller
The easiest way and does not require special skills. The coating layer with this method of staining is somewhat thicker, which is why many paints have a longer drying time, but if you use facade textured fassadenfarbe relief paint, you don’t have to worry about this problem, because thanks to the use of high-quality acrylic copolymer, the period complete drying is only 24 hours. And the hardening of the upper layer, 2-4 hours, with temperature conditions from +15 to +25 degrees.
The convenience of using the roller is that, depending on the design concept, you can use different “fur coats”, which can be made of foam rubber, fur, rubber or textured. Each "fur coat" creates its own effect and is even capable of applying simple decorative patterns.
The video shows how with a simple roller you can create a wide variety of effects using just one exterior paint.
Applicator
This tool has a corrugated imitating surface that looks like tree bark. It is applied in the same way as a sponge, when dried top layer by pressing against the surface. This method is somewhat longer than others, but the drawing is also more difficult.
Important ! Using an applicator or a sponge, the walls need to be painted in stages, as you may not have time to apply the texture before drying.
Airbrush
The application of textured facade paint by spraying is a process that requires certain skills and experience, since streaks or gaps can form with different layer thicknesses. The advantage of this method is that the paint consumption is significantly reduced. And if you need to cover large volumes, then this method is the fastest.
Important ! Protective equipment must be worn when working with sprayers to protect the eyes and Airways from paint ingress.
Knowing how to use the listed tools, you can not only achieve perfect coverage but also combine effects. This is often practiced when the facade of the house has a complex design form and it is necessary, for example, to highlight a cornice or a plinth.
Important ! If there is an old peeling coating on the wall, it must be removed with a spatula and sandpaper, otherwise the new coating will not connect to the wall surface, regardless of the quality of the facade paint itself.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it must be said that facade finishing is not only one of the most difficult stages in construction or repair, but also very costly. And, so that it doesn’t work out, as in the saying about the miser, it’s better to spend one time on quality materials than to restore and remodel every year. Paints, primers, and impregnations profilux have long established themselves both among homeowners and professionals.
Decorative coating for the facade.
Types of facade paints
silicate
This type of paint has been used for a very long time, it is especially good to use this paint when painting facades made of materials containing lime.
Well suited for painting concrete, brick surfaces.
The connecting element in these paints is liquid glass.
Features of silicate paints:
- coating durability;
- resistance to pollution;
- resistance to aggressive harmful substances.
Latex
latex paint issued on water based, used for painting facades and interior work. Latex paint has high adhesion with painted surfaces.
Features of latex paints:
- excellent hiding power;
- resistance to all kinds of pollution;
- resistance to any weather conditions;
- resistance to damage by fungi and mold;
- resistance to abrasion and washing;
- practically odorless.
Acrylic
Acrylic
The facade of the cottage is painted with matt acrylic facade paint.
Another of the very commonly used water-dispersion paints for facades are acrylic paints.
At acrylic paints many advantages. Made from acrylic polymer emulsion, they, like latex, have a number of remarkable properties ..
Facade paint based on acrylic, when dried, forms a durable film.
This film adheres firmly to the surface and protects it from harmful effects environment.
Features of acrylic paints:
- high degree of hiding power;
- ease of application;
- resistance to splashes when painting;
- moderate price;
- dirt from painted surfaces can be easily removed with soapy water.
Oily
Such paints, in which drying oil is a binder, are the cheapest and are often used for facade work on small dachas. Mostly such paints paint wooden surfaces.
Features of oil paints:
- low price;
- form a dense film on the surface;
- dry for a long time;
- form permanent coatings.
enamels
- alkyd
- polyurethane
Peculiarities alkyd enamels:
Textured
Textured paints
hard particles.
enamels
For facade work, two types of these materials are used:
- alkyd(solutions of alkyd resins in white spirit);
- polyurethane(based on high molecular weight polyurethane resins).
Features of alkyd enamels:
- create a dense, rigid film on the surface;
- The cover is quite durable.
Features of polyurethane enamels:
- create a smoother and more elastic film;
- The film is scratch and impact resistant.
Textured
These paints are designed to relief decorative coating
on the painted surface. Textured facade paints are made on the basis of various components and fillers and are used for painting on concrete, brick, plastered and wooden surfaces.
We will tell you more about what textured paint for facades is in the next section.
Textured paints
These paints form a much stronger decorative wall covering than other types of paints, so they are very often used for painting buildings whose facades will be subjected to increased stress.
For example, facade textured paint is often used to cover the basement. public buildings and facilities such as schools, shops, garages, sport complexes and polyclinics.
Sometimes, in order to save money, not paint is used, but textured facade plaster.
This coating is similar in appearance to structural paint, but stronger in composition.
It contains enough hard particles.
For example, facade textured plaster may contain colored marble chips.
This coating helps to protect the surface of the walls, and also gives them a unique texture.
Most often, facade textured paints are applied with a structural spatula, a special roller, a sponge, a comb, or by spraying using pneumatic technology.
Interestingly, textured facade paint does not require careful leveling of the wall surface before application. It can be safely applied to the surface with small chips and cracks.
Those interested in the question of how to apply such a coating with their own hands can find a lot on the Internet. various videos by application technique.
Advice. You can make textured paint yourself.
It is necessary to mix facade paint and facade putty one brand to the consistency of thick sour cream and apply this mixture to the surface with a structural roller.
At the same time, even if you apply the mixture with an ordinary fur roller, you will still get an interesting “fur coat” type surface.
Structural paint application with a relief roller.
Application features
Textured paints and plasters can be applied on previously painted mineral surfaces and on new ones. These surfaces can be concrete, brick, plastered, and also wooden.
Important. Previously painted surfaces must be cleaned so that there is no dusting and peeling, sanded and primed. It must have a sufficiently reliable adhesion to the wall. The surface must be primed strictly in accordance with the instructions for use.
When applying textured paints, apply various techniques, which requires the master to have professional skills.
For example, if we want to achieve the effect "Bark beetle" when using the common textured paint of the same name, you will have to use a Teflon spatula. It is necessary, moistening with water, to drive it along the surface in such a way as to gently pull out the grains of the filler and obtain the desired effect.
In the photo - a sample of coating with structural paint with the effect of "bark beetle".
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A variety of options for textured paints is simply impressive: marbled coatings, for any a natural stone, under any breed of a tree. Various effects of mother-of-pearl glow, "moiré fabric", "phlox spraying", " wet silk”, “palm leaves” and many other options will give your home the most unique look.
Textured paints are special mixtures for surface treatment. building structures, which, in addition to the protective function, have pronounced decorative properties. With the help of these paints it is possible to give the surface a look that imitates natural materials- stone, leather, fabric, sand and others.
In addition to existing in nature and well-known textures, these paints make previously impossible and difficult-to-implement effects available to designers - combinations of uneven surfaces and various color transitions.
Textured paints consist of a binder and a filler. The filler is grains or granules of various minerals or artificially obtained substances - marble chips, quartz sand, polymeric materials.
It is the filler that allows you to achieve a decorative effect when using such paints. The binder and film-forming element of the paint is silicone, acrylic (polyacrylate) or silicate composition. For exterior paints, the basis is, in most cases, polyacrylate.
Depending on the resistance to atmospheric phenomena (precipitation, wind, changing temperature), textured paints are divided into facade, more resistant, which can be used for outdoor work, and paints for indoor use.
Pros and cons
What are the advantages and disadvantages of textured facade paints?
Here is a short list of the advantages of textured decorative coatings:
- due to the relatively thick layer of application and the presence of artificial irregularities - relief, paints visually hide minor defects surfaces, so the facade does not require careful alignment;
- all such paint materials are characterized by good vapor permeability, which has a positive effect on the state of building structures of the building - moisture does not accumulate in them;
- textured paints have increased resistance to external influences compared to other facade paints. This property increases the service life of the decorative coating several times;
- they can be applied to any surface - wood, concrete, plaster, metals;
- The light fastness of such paints is much higher than that of traditional ones. Even after a few years, the shades of the colors will be the same as when applied;
- number of texture options and possible patterns, combined with various color solutions almost infinite, which provides complete freedom of creativity for designers;
- they are easy to apply, to create a unique facade you do not need to have any special skills and abilities;
- they are easily tinted, mixed with various fillers and creative pastes, and pure water can be used for dilution;
- textured paints do not emit harmful substances, have almost no smell even when applied, this is one of the most environmentally friendly materials;
- painted facade acquires additional protection from fire, as these paints do not support combustion.
But besides the advantages, there are a number of disadvantages:
- the main disadvantage is the high consumption during application, from 500 grams to one and a half kilograms, while ordinary water-dispersion or oil facade paints require no more than 200 grams per square meter;
- street dust is more easily retained in the irregularities of the decorative coating, so the facade requires periodic maintenance;
- this option for finishing the facade has a relatively high cost.
Usage Feedback
What do experts and ordinary homeowners say?
Analyzing the reviews of designers, builders and owners of private and commercial buildings who have chosen textured paints for facade decoration, we can draw an unambiguous conclusion - this type of coating is practical, durable and able to give appearance building absolute exclusivity.
The quality of coloring and decorativeness depends entirely on only two factors:
- the skills of the painter - finisher and the artistic taste of the designer;
- the quality of the paint itself, the ratio of the filler and the binder base.
What is the best and cheapest way to use textured paints?
The cost of a kilogram of textured facade paint from Russian manufacturer the average is 70-80 rubles, and materials from foreign brands - 150-180 rubles. These figures are not particularly different from similar prices for oil or water-dispersion paints for outdoor use. However, if we take into account that the consumption of textured coatings is 4-5 times higher, then the high cost of such facade decoration becomes obvious.
There are several tricks to save money when buying materials and working with this modern and original look finishes:
- buy paint white color. It is cheaper than already painted. This will allow in the future to buy inexpensive fillers and tinting compounds and spend them more economically. However, it should be remembered that it is necessary to add color and fillers immediately to the entire required amount of paint in order to avoid uneven coverage;
- when choosing a paint, pay attention to the composition. In high-quality paint, the proportion of the binder base is at least 15%, and the dry residue is not more than 50%. Cheap compositions are unstable and will require an early update, which, in the end, will make all the work more expensive;
- Ink consumption can be reduced by choosing a method of application that produces a smaller layer, such as using textured rollers with a shallow relief. The depth of the texture can subsequently be visually increased by applying a color tone to the protruding elements using a hard roller. An even and thin layer is easily achieved by applying paint with a construction trowel.
How to apply correctly?
The technology of applying paint and achieving decorative effects involves the following set of tools and accessories:
- construction mixer or electric drill with a mixing nozzle;
- compressor and atomizer with nozzles of large diameters;
- construction trowel and spatulas different sizes, including with a jagged edge;
- rollers for texturing or applying a three-dimensional pattern.
You can experiment with materials that are right at hand. For example, wrap a rubber roller with a linen cord or a thick rope - when applied, a texture is obtained that resembles reed or bamboo stalks.
A reel of masking tape (adhesive tape) can serve to separate surfaces with different color and texture shades.
All painting work can be divided into stages:
- surface preparation step. The façade needs to be seen. If, according to the results of the inspection, it is found that the surface is fragile, crumbles or exfoliates, then such fragments are removed and partial plastering is carried out. In this case, careful alignment can not be carried out. The surface is cleaned of dust and dirt, should not have areas with mold or fungus.
- next technological operation a primer should become - this will increase the adhesion of the paint layer to the facade surface;
- stage of paint preparation. At this stage, the paint is mixed, tinting compounds, creative pastes or additional fillers are added to it. During this operation, it must be remembered - to obtain a greater smoothness of the surface, you can add water, but not more than 10% of the paint volume. To obtain the effect of greater roughness, washed paint can be added to the mass of paint. quartz sand, also not more than 5-10%. For building facades, it is preferable to use muted, pastel color tones. The mixture is best mixed with construction mixer or drills with a nozzle;
- The next step is applying the base. This work is carried out using a pneumatic sprayer or manually - with a spatula or trowel. The purpose of the operation is to create a working layer of paint on the surface of the facade. The thickness of the layer depends on how deep the texture needs to be obtained.
There are nuances: the diameter of the spray nozzle must be at least 3 mm, and the air temperature during the work should not be below 5 and above 30 degrees above zero. Work is not carried out in rainy weather. It is advisable to cover one side of the wall or a certain area in one cycle in order to avoid cracking.
The operating procedure of the sprayer is as follows: a thoroughly mixed coloring composition, then from a distance of 40-50 cm, the first layer is applied with smooth movements parallel to the ground. With large areas of the walls of the facade, the coloring should be done faster, preventing the mixture from solidifying.
After applying the first layer, the second is sprayed, jets across the first. It is desirable to cover the borders of the sections of the first with a second layer. To work with this method, the composition of the paint is made more liquid by adding water. How much water is needed is determined empirically, diluting a little and trying the sprayer.
For application with a construction trowel or spatula, the consistency of the paint should be thick, resembling putty. A portion of the paint is superimposed on working part trowel with a spatula, then, like putty, the mixture is applied to the wall and distributed with a few leveling movements in an even layer. It is necessary to ensure that in the end there are no unpainted areas.
Tip: even when applying paint, you can achieve the simplest decorative effect if you use a trowel or spatula small size and make deliberately rough strokes.
Decoration stage
An invoice or three-dimensional drawing can be created different ways, the main ones are the use of special rollers with a patterned surface, drawing with notched or smooth spatulas. The artistic effect is limited only by the artist's imagination.
Rollers should be worked from the bottom up, slowly, rolling in even stripes. A beautiful texture with a pattern is obtained when working in a circular motion with notched trowels.
To speed up the work, it is advisable to work with two performers. The first applies the foundation, the second immediately decorates.
When applying several layers, each layer must be allowed to dry completely for about 12 hours. Each layer can be painted in its own color or have a different filler.
Of course, covering the facades of buildings with textured paint is not an easy way. final finishing, but it is this approach that makes each house unique and inimitable, unlike others and reflects the artistic taste of the owner.
Textured determines how the facade will look. In order for the surface texture to be special, special materials are used. From these components, the names textured, textured, as well as structural facade paint appeared. The definition depends on what filler is in them.
When textured paints are used to paint a surface, its appearance will be determined not only by the composition of the coloring matter. It will also depend on how the paint was applied, and what specific technological method was used in this case.
Application methods
More often, textured facade paint is applied with a roller in one layer. Spatulas, sponges, combs and "pneumatics" - pneumatic spraying are also used. With one or another method of application, it is spent different amount paint, and this must be taken into account.
facade textured can range from 500 to 1500 g / m2. This is explained by the fact that the thickness of such a layer can reach 10 mm. Such a large thickness allows you to paint walls, pre-cleaning which were not applied. All defects are hidden by textured paint for facades.
In this case, the paint consumption is large. But, how much time can be saved on the fact that cleaning and puttying of surfaces is not done.
Although the structural facade paint can be applied in thick layers, the vapor permeability remains normal. There are practically no barriers to the natural regulation of humidity. Compared to conventional facade paints, our paints provide walls with greater resistance to mechanical stress. They are therefore often used for painting surfaces that are subject to high abrasive wear.
Facade textured paint, made on the basis of aqueous acrylic dispersions, has proven itself very well. The negative effect of such compounds on the body is minimal, because they do not contain a volatile organic solvent. Due to this, textured facade paint can be used inside some rooms. Before applying, carefully read the composition of the product.
Textured facade paint can be applied both to completely new and previously painted surfaces. The surface material can be concrete, drywall, brick, wood. Structural facade paint is also applied to the plaster.
Specifications
A surface painted with textured paint will look different with the application of different techniques applying paint. And this requires skill.
To achieve the "bark beetle" effect, a Teflon spatula is used. It is constantly dipped into the water, and the grains of the filler are carefully pulled out to avoid the appearance of grooves.
There are simpler methods of staining. For example, use for coloring structural roller. You don't have to be a professional to use this tool.
Pneumatic spraying is performed when the pressure is set to 4-6 atm. Nozzles with a diameter of 3-6 mm are used. When resorting to this method, care should be taken to ensure that the scaffolding is at a proper distance from the surface to be painted. Thus, it will be possible to prevent the formation of unpainted areas.
As for the structural facade paint, it is recommended to use it in cases where it is necessary to make the treated surface embossed.
Applying textured paint is easy ideal solution in cases where the type smooth walls tired. It is still not recommended to use textured paints for interior work. Structural paints applied to the ground cover.
In the case when the plinths are leveled with a solution or processed, a facade water-dispersion paint. The amount of this paint required for the job depends on how smooth or porous the surface to be treated is. In addition, the method of staining also has an impact.
Conclusion
Painting not only changes the appearance of the building to a large extent.
Also, the facade is protected by paint from negative external influences, and its service life becomes longer.
The main thing is correct and how to apply it. Then you can not worry about the fact that the surface will look great and last for many years.
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High demands are placed on the materials used for finishing facades. Unlike materials for interior work, they must withstand the effects of temperature extremes, precipitation, dust and dirt, while maintaining a beautiful appearance.
One of these materials is textured facade paint. What is it and how to use it?
What is texture paint
Textured facade paint consists of a filler and a binder. It has pronounced protective properties and allows you to create an imitation of another material: wood, stone, etc.
As a filler, crumbs or granules of minerals, vinyl (plastic), silicone and other materials are used. Acrylic (polyacrylate) most often acts as a binder, it can also be silicate glue (liquid glass) or silicone.
Kinds
Textured facade paints can be different in composition. This depends on how they are used. Most of them are water-dispersion (VD), such as the domestic VD AK 1180.
Vinyl
Used for outdoor work. With the help of vinyl paint it is difficult to get a smooth relief, it is too plastic. Vinyl compounds have high adhesion, that is, they easily “stick” to different surfaces. They also provide good protection against external influences. The disadvantage is low vapor permeability.
Acrylic
Acrylic paints do not contain a volatile solvent and are water-based, so they can be used indoors. However, before use, you must carefully read the composition to make sure the paint is safe.
A plus acrylic compounds- their high plasticity, so with their help it is easy to make a relief surface. They are also easy to dilute to the desired consistency and can be tinted independently. Minus - weak protection against ultraviolet radiation and mechanical stress.
Silicate (polymer)
Liquid glass is used as the base of the paint. Such paints form a film that protects the facade from external influences, including moisture, but have good vapor permeability. The disadvantage is high consumption, but such a coating is strong and durable.
Silicone
Effectively hide surface defects, due to good plasticity, you can create the desired relief and structure. Silicone coating is strong and durable, protects the facade well, does not fade.
mineral
They are based on cement. They have good vapor permeability, while being resistant to moisture, have a pleasant structure. The disadvantage is instability to sudden temperature changes, which can cause cracks.
Advantages
The main advantage of textured facade paint is that it hides defects. At the same time, the wall can not be previously cleaned of the old coating and not plastered, if it is in a satisfactory condition. Peeling or flaking coatings must be removed or the new coat of paint will fall off along with the old finish.
Important! To protect against mold, special primers or coatings must be used. As a rule, they are transparent and do not change the color of the coating.
Textured facade paint is more resistant to mechanical stress than conventional paint. Therefore, it can be applied to other surfaces, in particular, those that are subject to abrasive influences. It can be applied to various surfaces:
- tree,
- brick,
- concrete,
- drywall,
- plaster.
Textured paints have good vapor permeability, so moisture does not linger in the walls.
These compositions do not emit harmful substances, do not have a pungent odor, and do not support combustion.
To paint a wall, you do not need to have any special skills, it is just as easy to create the desired relief or pattern. Most paints are easy to tint to get the shade you want.
Flaws
Like any material, textured paints are not without flaws.
- The consumption is greater than that of a conventional facade: textured requires about 500 g / sq.m, ordinary - about 200 g / sq.m. The layer can reach 10 mm in thickness.
- Due to the high consumption and due to the higher price of the paint itself, such a coating turns out to be quite expensive.
- Dust and dirt linger in irregularities, therefore such a wall requires more frequent maintenance and cleaning than a smooth one.
How to use
Apply textured paint in different ways:
- roller,
- spatula,
- sponge,
- comb,
- applicator,
- trowel,
- sprayer (spray gun).
Depending on the method of application, a layer is obtained different thickness, that is, different consumption, and different decorative effects shown in the photo below.
Sponge
A foam rubber sponge can hardly be called a full-fledged tool for applying textured paint, but it is suitable for creating a relief. To do this, first the wall is painted with a spray gun or roller, then the top layer is allowed to set. After that, the sponge is pressed to the surface, creating the effect of a fur coat. This is an old but still relevant technique.
Roller
Using textured roller with different nozzles (rubber, fur, foam), you can get completely different textures.
Watch the video to see how this roller is used. The disadvantage of this method is the layer paintwork thick, which increases the drying time.
Trowel
They work with a trowel by changing the force of pressure and making wave-like movements. In this way, you can get an imitation of the skin. There are different attachments for leveling trowels. Instead of a trowel, you can use a regular metal or other spatula. The effect of "bark beetle", that is, a surface dotted with grooves, like a tree eaten by a beetle, can be achieved using a Teflon spatula.
Applicator
The embossed applicator can create a texture that resembles wood. When working with an applicator or sponge, it is better to paint the wall in several stages, otherwise the paint in one area may have time to dry while processing another.
Airbrush
This method requires some experience to cover the wall evenly, suitable for large areas and can significantly reduce costs. After spray painting, other tools can be used to make the surface decorative.
Attention! When working with a sprayer, it is necessary to use protective equipment: goggles, a respirator, a protective suit.
Some brands of paint
Fassadenfarbe Relief
Fassadenfarbe paint based on an aqueous copolymer dispersion is produced by Feidal. It can be ordinary (Feidal Novatik Fassadenfarbe Relief) and silicone (Feidal Novatik Silikon Fassadenfarbe Relief), sold in buckets of 8 and 17 kg, filled with Omyacarb chalk, titanium dioxide.
The advantages of this paint are relatively a short time drying (24 hours), environmental friendliness, lack of organic solvents, no smell, high vapor permeability, application without streaks. The price per kilogram is from 110 rubles. The consumption of the usual variety is 0.6 kg / sq.m.
Fassadenfarbe Relief is available in white, it can be tinted, the manufacturer recommends Feidal Vollton und Abtonfarbe tinting dyes for this. It is not recommended to use dyes from other companies.
VD AK 1180 facade VGT
Paint VD AK 1180 facade VGT - water-dispersion, available in the colors "Snow White" or "Super White", it does not turn yellow over time, it can be tinted with VGT dyes. Apply it to facades and wet rooms, paint VD AK 1180 has high adhesion to various surfaces. Consumption is about 160-180 g/sq.m. in one layer.
The composition contains the fragrance "Apple". VD AK 1180 VGT paint is for sale in buckets of 1.5, 3, 7, 15 kg. The price per kilogram is from 75 rubles.
Conclusion
With the help of facade textured paint, you can not only protect the walls of the house from external influences, but also decorate them by making them embossed, imitating wood or stone. To obtain a different texture, use different instruments. When buying it, you need to take into account not only the price, but also the composition - paint on a different basis and with different fillers has different properties.