Glass paint

Fiberglass wallpaper is considered one of the best materials for repair. They have long been used to decorate industrial facilities, offices, hospitals and government agencies, more recently this material has appeared in retail stores. Now such a practical coating is increasingly used in apartment renovation. Using it, you can not only give the walls a well-groomed appearance, but also, if necessary, change their color. But here there are some nuances, so we suggest exploring them in order to know which paint is suitable for cullet, how to properly perform all the work of changing the design of the decorative coating.

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Glass Benefits

This type of wallpaper has increased strength. And yet - this is a great option for those who like to often change the interior, since you can paint glass wallpaper several times. But the advantages of this material do not end there:

• Cullets are made of glass weaves of special weave. Thanks to this unique structure and optimal thickness, the material is tear resistant, can withstand animal scratches and contact with wheelchairs and bicycles.
• This material is made from natural raw materials, which makes the material environmentally friendly. It is perfect for the interior of any living room, and even for a children's room.
• Cullets are fireproof, not prone to fire. But if a fire does occur, this material will not release toxic components.
• This material has high antistaticity, therefore it is less susceptible to household pollution, it tolerates wet cleaning, including with the use of chemical cleaners.
• You can be sure that mold and fungus do not form under this material. Fiberglass passes air.
• This rolled material can hardly be called cheap. But still he will save your money. The composition of cullet includes reinforcing material. Due to this, there is no need for preliminary puttying of the walls.
• The assortment of cullets is huge. Even the most demanding buyer will be able to choose the material of the desired color and texture. The relief, dense texture allows you to successfully mask minor wall defects.

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Glass paint

The manufacturer produces grayish-white canvases, thereby allowing you to choose any color shade of future walls and simplify the repair process, because the paint fits perfectly on these materials. The main point that deserves special attention is how to paint the glass.

Suitable formulations

Experts unanimously assure that the ideal option is water-dispersion compounds. Their main advantages:

• They do not hide the texture of the wallpaper, and also retain all the properties of the fiberglass.
• Quickly penetrate the surface structure.
• They do not have toxic components, like the wallpaper itself.
• Resistant to fire.
• Have a minimum drying time.
• There is no pungent odor.

Important! This type of paint in consistency resembles sour cream or liquid paste. Immediately before the process of painting glass wall with water-based paint, the material is diluted to the desired density.

Paints can be divided into the following types:

1. Based on styrene-butadiene dispersion - they have excellent water resistance, but under the influence of daylight it acquires a yellowish tint. Painting glass is recommended in those rooms that do not come in contact with light.
2. Based on polyvinyl acetate dispersion. This type of paint has very low water resistance, so the scope is limited to painting dry rooms. In terms of cost, it is the cheapest.
3. Based on acrylic dispersion. According to its characteristics, it is universal. She recommends painting her glass in any room. It is waterproof, behaves perfectly under the influence of ultraviolet light, durable, resistant to abrasion, it can be washed. For the price - this is the most expensive of the above materials.

Most popular paints

Many specialists who are engaged in construction and finishing works have long been using such material as washable paint for glass. Their advice - pay attention to the following manufacturers:

• Tikkurila Harmony. This paint is of good quality. It dries quite quickly, the consumption of this material is very economical. Another big plus of this material is its low price.

Important! There are no sharp specific smells in the room after finishing work. Therefore, many buyers buy it for painting walls in the nursery or in the bedroom.

• Tikkurila Euro 2 matte paint is also in demand by consumers. It is made from an acrylic copolymer, and latex is added to it. Its builders recommend using it in dry rooms.
• Mattlatex Dufa latex paint has a matte finish. She also lays well on walls and does not change her properties. Consumers note its economical consumption during work.

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Foundation preparation

The first thing that interests home craftsmen who are faced with this procedure is: do I need to prime the cullet before painting? We can definitely say that this operation is needed, however, it is performed not with a usual primer, but with glue diluted with water, which was used to decorate the walls.

Such a primer will improve the adhesion of the paint to the coating, as well as reduce its consumption. If the wallpaper has stood for some time, then before you start painting the glass wallpaper with water-based paint, you should wipe them from dust.

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Paint preparation

One of the main advantages of cullet is the ability to choose any color and any shade for them. Paint for them is sold in white and requires preliminary tinting, that is, color matching. And here you can choose two options:

• Get the right shade yourself. Using a special pigment or concentrate. The main feature of this method is to derive a clear proportion. For example, for a liter can of paint we take one can of color.

Important! If the water emulsion ends in the process of work, then it will not be difficult for you, knowing the necessary proportions, to prepare a new portion of paint. But keep in mind that the shade may vary slightly.

• Also, the paint can be tinted using a computer directly at the time of purchase. Experts will help you achieve the desired shade and tell you how the paint for glass will look on the wall, because after application it often becomes a tone lighter.

Important! Settings obtained using a computer can and should be saved. If you have a damaged part of the wall, for example, children will show their creativity in full force, or if the initial amount of solution is not enough, then you will always have the opportunity to paint the desired area tone on tone.

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Painting

Water-based paint can be applied only after the glue dries. For this process, you will need a roller, brush or spray gun. The work itself consists of the following steps:

1. Cooking paint. Before work, you need to mix it well so that the composition is homogeneous, and then add the required amount of color.
2. Then the coloring composition is poured into a special tray, into which the roller is dipped. For uniform distribution of paint, it must be pressed on the relief platform in the pallet.
3. After that, the paint is applied to the walls from the ceiling to the floor. The coating should lie in a thin uniform layer.
4. The joints between the wallpaper can be tinted with a brush.
5. If necessary - paint should be applied to the wallpaper again, provided that its previous layer has dried out.

On this, the painting of glass-wall with water-based paint is completed. If the work is done correctly, then the walls will delight the eye with their attractive appearance for many years.

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Painting options

It is better to paint fiberglass material in two layers. They are applied with a slight difference in time, approximately 14 hours. But before you begin the process, determine the ways in which you will paint. There are several of them.

Borders

This method of painting will look great both in the hallway and in the living room. You can also use various textures of wallpaper, dividing them with borders. To realize the idea of ​​such a painting, you need to do the following:

1. Cut a strip of the required width from the roll.
2. Paint the wallpaper in the main color
3. Glue the prepared border.

Important! Using this method, the divided sections are stained in the same or different color. Sometimes such contrasts look very appropriate and successfully fit into the interior.

Stencils

Painting glass with water-based paint is not as difficult as you might imagine. The main thing is to choose strict geometric patterns that you can do yourself or use stencils:

1. If you opted for a straightforward image, you can apply it to the wall using masking tape.
2. We also place the stencil on the wall using tape. It is painting. Normal should not be used, since removing it at the end of work, you risk, together with this sticky material, to peel off part of the new wallpaper.
3. The paint, which was chosen as additional, must be applied on top of the adhesive tape. You need to do this especially carefully, as part of the paint may fall under the tape, and the clarity of the lines will be impaired.
4. When the wallpaper is completely dry, you can begin to apply the color of the future pattern. See that you keep the geometry of your ornament.
5. Remove adhesive tape after the cullet has completely dried.

Azure

If you want to achieve brightness using calm tones, then this method is ideal. Original decorating flakes - white or colored, this is the icing:

1. A flat brush is used for this method, work begins immediately after the base layer of paint dries.
2. Brush should work with strokes. They are made with short movements in the transverse direction.
3. We wait twenty minutes and then pick up a rubber spatula. Use it to smooth out flakes.

Now the decorative elements are distributed evenly over the entire area of ​​the wall.

Squeegee

Squeegee glass painting is a fairly simple way. But also it allows you to achieve a very beautiful effect that emphasizes the depth of the relief. According to experts, brightly saturated colors should be used as the main paint layer.

How to paint glass in this technique:

1. We are waiting for the main coat of paint to dry.
2. Apply a tone-related next glaze layer. It can be done with a decorative translucent varnish with a metallic effect.
3. When this layer dries, we process it using a damp sponge.
4. The varnish will be removed from the particularly prominent relief parts, but will remain inside the texture.

High-quality unusual painting is ready!

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Purpose of the room

When choosing paint for cullet and planning the design of the coating, do not forget to consider the purpose of the room.

Living room

The living room is not a working room, it is designed to receive guests or gather the whole family for a celebration, evening gatherings.Here you can paint glass with water-based paint. If you have textured wallpaper, it is better - on a latex basis.

Children's room, corridor, hallway

Most suitable here is a water-dispersion paint for glass, preferably on an acrylic basis. This is a universal coating with excellent characteristics, tinted in any tone, quite resistant to rubbing and washing.

Kitchen

This is a place of increased wall pollution from cooking, so wet cleaning is necessary. Yes, and paint the walls again in the kitchen more often. Therefore, choose here wallpaper with a deep texture, as each coat of paint smooths the picture.

Important! Cullets in the kitchen are preferably painted with acrylic paint.

Bathroom and toilet

It is possible to glue the cullet into the bathroom and toilet, as their characteristics are most suitable for these rooms. They work perfectly in a humid environment, as they are made of glass briquettes.

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Stock footage

As you have already seen, painting glass with water-based paint or acrylic paint is a fairly simple and quick procedure. The most important thing is to choose a suitable composition that does not change the properties of the finishing material. For the rest, you just have to stick to technology.