Decorative paint for walls

During the repair, it is necessary to select the right materials for decoration, so as not to miscalculate with the color, quality, composition and method of application, and especially if you perform all the work yourself. Previously, for wall decor, the choice was on wallpaper, in our time, decorative paint for walls is gaining more and more popularity, which can also be used to decorate the ceiling. Using this modern material, you can create an interesting and original interior design. In order not to get confused in the choice and choose what you need, you need to know the features, advantages, types and other characteristics of decorative paints for the interior. This will be discussed in the article below.

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Types of paints

Decorative paints for interior wall decoration are used to decorate apartments and houses. Apply environmentally friendly water-based finishing materials. Water evaporates after staining, and a dense polymer layer remains on the surface.

These types of decorative paints are distinguished:

• Acrylic Acrylic resins are the basis of manufacture. Durable and moisture resistant. They are used in bedrooms, living rooms and offices, because they have a wide range of textures and colors.
• Latex. Endowed with moisture-proof properties and resistant to abrasion. They are used to decorate the hallway, kitchen and bathroom.
• Silicone They are made on the basis of emulsified silicone resins. Their advantages are environmental friendliness and good elasticity. Such paints are more expensive than the above. Suitable for rooms where walls that need to be cleaned often get dirty.

Using interior paints, you can imitate different materials - wood, fabric, sand, gold, mother of pearl, bronze. The chameleon paints look original in the rooms, which change color at different viewing angles. The result of decorative effects depends on the mineral and polymer additives that make up the material.

Important! After painting, decorative wall paint is coated with a topcoat that protects the walls from damage and fixes the result.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other materials, decorative paints for interior wall decoration have advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages:

• Profitability. Unlike decorative plaster and conventional paints and varnishes, decorative ones have lower consumption, which reduces the cost of finishing work.
• A variety of effects. With their help, you can realize almost any desire for decoration.
• Due to the particles of texture paint that are part of it, you can easily create an imitation of wood, velvet or wet silk on the surface.
• The uniqueness and originality of the walls that are treated with such a finishing material.
• Durability and durability. Surfaces that are painted with decorative finishing materials will serve for many years, there will be no exfoliation, cracks, or other defects of a mechanical nature.
• Easy to apply. Weigh such paints a little and lay on the surface without much effort
• Dust does not settle on the painted surface, as on wallpaper.
• Safety and environmental friendliness. As part of this finishing material there are no toxic harmful components.

Disadvantages:

• The assortment is smaller than with other finishing materials, for example, wallpaper.
• The surface must be carefully prepared before applying the solution to the surface.
• Not endowed with soundproofing and heat-insulating abilities, such as plaster.

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Effects

An interesting texture and result allows even ordinary painting of surfaces to be obtained using decorative paints for interior wall decoration. And if you still use additional special application methods, you can get various effects in the end result.

Before you start painting, you need to decide what effects you want to get on the walls. After that, select the right paint, then process the wall, prepare the tools and start working.

Consider the most popular in more detail.

With silk effect

Paint for walls with a silk effect in its composition has polymer filings. The coatings obtained are resistant to different temperatures and other atmospheric influences, and are characterized by medium wear resistance. The use of this type of paint with the effects of wet or dull silk is very simple, the solution dries quickly, because it contains special substances that immediately harden after evaporation of water. “Wet silk” paint is very often used in bedrooms.

Sand effect

The composition of the coloring matter includes particles of shells, grains of sand, shiny materials, which makes it possible to create a coating that simulates a sand dune.

Important! You will need a special roller for working with texture paints.

With decorative plaster effect

Paint for such a plaster makes it possible to simulate the effect of the wind, frozen waves, sea ripples and more on the surface of the walls.

Velor or velvet effect

Due to the presence of special colored particles in the paint composition, after drying of the coloring material, a fabric-like surface is formed. Visually, it seems that the wall is covered with textile fabrics.

Mother of Pearl

Silver, gold, white or other colors pearl decorative paint for interior wall decoration looks unusual and bright, and also gives individuality to the interior.

Important! Its color depends on the viewing angle on the painted wall. Such finishing material visually increases the space of the room.

Granite and marble

The composition of the finishing material does not have any particles of marble or granite. This effect is due to acrylic, which, after staining and drying, creates bubbles, which subsequently mimics a granite or marble surface.

Metallic

The composition is added a metallic color pigment, which allows you to get walls in silver or gold. Most often used in high-tech style.

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Most popular manufacturers:

• X-DECO creates CEBOVEL DUNE PLUS acrylic paint, which can be washed and has a flake filler. The composition includes special pigments that create many chromatic shades, with the help of them they embody the luxury of medieval palaces. It is applied only to completely dried plaster, and you can wash it only 20 days after application. When CEBOVEL PERLATO is added, silver or golden shimmer is added to the surface.
• Novacolor launches Hypnose, which gives a pearly silver shine. Such decorative paint for walls can be used as an independent decorative coating, or in order to obtain an additional effect.

Important! The most successful will be the use of Hypnose with smooth paints.

• Matte suede effect on the surface is provided by Novacolor Celestia decorative paint.
• Decorative paint Africa, also from Novacolor, gives the walls a crocodile effect. It is easy to apply using a special roller and stencil.

Important! Decorative wall paint with various effects is endowed not only with beauty, but also does not allow the fungus to develop on surfaces.

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Recommendations when choosing and buying:

• When choosing finishing materials, pay attention to the dullness or glossiness of the tone that you are offered.
• Acquire a double consumption of material if, after applying and drying the first layer, unpainted spots remain.

Important! Be sure to consult with specialists so that there are no misunderstandings during the performance of work.

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Stock footage

Decorative paint for walls in a house or apartment is becoming increasingly popular, as it creates unique effects. We have listed only the most popular of the possible. If you want to style your home in a stylish and original way, then these finishing materials will provide you with a huge range of colors for making the final decision. Which one to choose depends on your preferences and taste. The main task is harmony with the floor, furniture and other interior items. So that the coating does not peel off and is not covered with cracks, prepare the walls carefully before applying them.