Odorless wood furniture paint

Many of us have old furniture in our house, which is a pity to throw away. And someone acquires unpainted wood furniture because it is much cheaper. And here the question becomes very relevant, how to give them a beautiful look, while protecting the surface from various kinds of damage.

The answer is quite simple: paint for furniture made of odorless wood will do just fine with the first and second tasks. Then another question arises: what is the best paint to choose for these purposes? This article is about this.

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Colors and choice

Experienced craftsmen note that coatings that are based on organic solvents have a pungent smell, and water emulsions almost do not smell. It is precisely on such paints that one should pay attention when choosing a material for coloring furniture in a room environment.

Water-based coatings are very popular today, as they have a number of significant advantages, among which the following can be noted:

• No toxic, pungent odor.
• Environmental friendliness (as a rule, the composition contains exclusively natural components).
• Possibility of application for any surfaces.
• Wide range of colors.
• Affordable cost.
• Quick drying.

However, water emulsions are not without drawbacks, which include the following:

• Short life compared to coatings made using organic solvents.
• Low resistance to moisture - for some masters this is not a significant drawback, since unsuccessful work can be easily washed off with water until it is completely dry.

Important! If you need to paint furniture that will be in a dry room, then an aqueous emulsion coating will work best. In addition, there are special odorless coatings that can be successfully used in humid conditions - they will be discussed later.

There are several binders, on the basis of which water emulsions are made, these include:

• Polyvinyl acetate.
• Acrylic.
• Latex.
• A mixture of polymers.
• Polysiloxane.

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Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint for furniture made of odorless wood is most popular as it dries quickly, is fireproof and environmentally friendly. This coating option can be used on any surface, including wood.

Important! Masters note that acrylic coatings have good adhesion (adhesion) to wooden surfaces and wood-based materials, and this is a pretty significant advantage, especially if you are going to do without using a primer.

The following materials can be easily treated with such paint:

• OSB.
• Chipboard
• MDF.
• Plywood.

As a rule, acrylic paints are always white, but what about if you want brightness? There is a solution: in construction stores you can easily find the so-called color scheme. This is a special composition that is mixed with paint, resulting in the necessary color.

Additional bonuses:

• Most acrylic paints contain special antiseptic additives that can prevent the formation of fungus and mold, as a result of which the life of wooden furniture is significantly extended.
• Today, the buyer is also available types of acrylic paints that contain water- and dirt-repellent additives. The use of such coatings makes it possible to resort to cleaning wood furniture much less frequently.

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Latex-based water-based paint

Experts believe that the best result when painting wooden surfaces can be achieved using oil paints. However, this coating has a very pungent odor, and therefore is not very suitable for those who want to paint furniture in comfortable conditions without harm to their own health.

Few people know, but you can achieve a similar effect using a latex-based aqueous emulsion:

• Such an odorless wood furniture paint can penetrate deep into the structure of a wooden surface and create a waterproof film. Thus, a latex-based water emulsion creates a powerful coating, due to which various contaminants from the surface can be removed with a damp cloth.
• An important advantage of this coating is that the drying layer has the ability to pass air well, so you can not be afraid of the formation of ugly bubbles on the surface.

Important! Among the disadvantages of latex coating, it can be noted that under the influence of low temperature, cracks can form on it. Therefore, if the furniture is located in a room that is often aired in winter, this paint will not be the best option.

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Silicone based water based paint

Such a coating is made on the basis of an acrylic copolymer and silicone, due to which this paint for odorless wooden furniture has the following features:

• Resistant to moisture and abrasion.
• Vapor permeable.
• Doesn't turn yellow.
• Very flexible - with this paint you can successfully cover cracks up to 2 mm wide.
• Not susceptible to damage to microorganisms.
• Does not swell or crack.
• Repels particles of dirt and dust.

Water-based silicone paint is considered one of the most durable coatings, which does not have a pungent odor. As a rule, this coating is used for building facades, but they can be painted and furniture to extend its life. Especially relevant is the use of silicone paint to update furniture that will stand in rooms with high humidity.

Important! The only drawback of silicone-based paint is its rather high cost. But if you take into account the durability of this coating and its other advantages, then this drawback fully pays off.

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Alkyd paint

It is this inexpensive coating that is most often used for painting wooden furniture, as it has the following characteristics:

• This paint for furniture made of odorless wood is highly hydrophobic, therefore, it is widely used for processing all kinds of wooden elements. Protection against moisture occurs due to the formation on the surface of the film. But its thickness is only 0.1 mm, so it does not differ in a long service life.
• Alkyd paints have low vapor and water permeability, therefore the wooden elements coated with it practically do not react to humidity. So, furniture painted with such paints can be located in rooms with a high level of humidity.
• The price of this type of paint is lower than water-based materials.

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Manufacturer's choice

It should be remembered: when choosing a paint for furniture made of wood without a smell, it is necessary to look for the optimal ratio of quality and price. Do not chase the lowest cost of the product, because, as they say, the avaricious pays twice.

It is best to give preference to products of manufacturing companies that have long won a good reputation in the building materials market. For the domestic buyer, high-quality paints are available today, produced under the following brands:

• Dulux.
• Teknos.
• Tikkurila.
• Leningrad paints.

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Stock footage

Summarizing all of the above, we can conclude that for painting in a room it is better to choose a paint for furniture made of wood, odorless. A correctly selected composition will make it possible to use it for a long time under any conditions, and an interesting tint will emphasize the features of the interior and make it more spectacular.