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One of the ways to decorate rooms is to paint with water-based compositions. What's good about this option? Walls painted with water-based emulsion are combined with any type of interior. And with hi-tech and minimalism popular today, there are almost no options - the walls should only be smooth, without patterns. This can be achieved by painting or pasting plain wallpaper. The second plus is that you can choose any color, and by choosing suitable type paints, you can get a matte or semi-matte surface. The third positive point is painting the walls water-based paint simple process. You can do everything yourself.

Which water-based emulsion to choose for walls

Under the name water-based paints there are compositions with different properties- some can only be used indoors, and even then they quickly wear off and fade; others paint external walls and do not lose their appearance for years. For this reason, you need to choose a composition for specific tasks and purposes.

The basis of water-based paints is water, which contains polymer or mineral particles. When drying after painting, the water evaporates, and the polymers and minerals form a film on the surface. The properties of this film are determined by the type of polymer, therefore, when choosing, the composition of the water-based paint is of key importance. And they are:

Having decided on the composition, you need to choose a manufacturer. No news here - it’s better to pay a little more, but it will work out quality paint than having to repaint everything again in a few months. When choosing, pay attention not only to price and volume, but also to indicators such as consumption. It is indicated in grams per square meter and sometimes differs significantly. Moreover, expensive paints often have significantly lower consumption.

Characteristics of water-based wall paints

Preparing walls for painting

Painting walls with water-based paint requires a flat surface. This could be special wallpaper for painting or a putty and primed wall. At the same time, you cannot paint with water-based paint over oil paint or whitewash. Previously applied coatings must be completely removed - before plastering, then defects must be repaired, primed, and only after that can you paint.

Removing old paint

The method of removing the old layer of whitewash and water-based paint are somewhat similar. First, “dry”, with a spatula, clean off everything that comes out. To quickly remove old water-based emulsion from the walls, the surface is moistened with hot water. Just take a roller, dip it in hot water and roll it several times. Leave for 3-5 minutes, then repeat the procedure. Usually after the second serving hot water the coating swells and is easy to clean off with a spatula. Some particularly difficult areas need to be wetted again.

With the removal of whitewash from walls, the situation is similar, but the water used is cold and more of it may be required - lime is highly hygroscopic. But once it gets wet, it cleans well. Another feature is that after everything has been removed, you need to thoroughly saturate the surface with a soda solution. This neutralizes the lime remaining in the pores. After drying, you can already prime and putty.

The most difficult process is removing oil paint from walls. Warm up construction hairdryer The walls are ineffective - they heat up very slowly. There are also chemical compounds - removers. But firstly, they are toxic, secondly, they are expensive, and thirdly, they remove one layer well, and all those lying below have to be smeared again. In general - no The best way for this situation.

Most often used to remove old oil paint from walls. mechanical methods. A brush made of metal wire is put on a drill or grinder. Turn it on at low speed and clean off the paint. The method is not bad, but it produces a lot of dust, which is not good. As it turned out, it is much more effective to use a drill with a crown for drilling sockets. The oil paint flies off in pieces, there is almost no dust, the process goes quickly.

Sealing defects and putty

In the case of water-based emulsions, you cannot rely on the fact that the paint will hide the flaws of the walls. Quite the opposite - it will emphasize. Unless you use silicone emulsion, but even with this paint we advise you to cover a small piece and see if you are satisfied with the result. If not, you will have to putty.

First of all, the grooves and cracks are sealed. First, the angle of the spatula widens the cracks, removing everything that can fall off. Then they are coated with a primer (dip the brush into the composition and moisten it well) and after it dries, putty is applied, leveling it with the plane of the wall.

If a significant piece of plaster has fallen off, it is better to restore it with cement-sand mortar. The resulting hole is moistened with water, but it is better to also apply a suitable primer (cement-based), fill it with mortar, and level it flush with the wall. The matter is complicated by the fact that further work can be carried out only after the solution dries and becomes light gray. But don’t try to force-dry it - it will crumble and crumble.

When all the defects are repaired, the remaining irregularities are smoothed out using putty over the entire surface. The walls are first primed. It is easier to do this with a roller, pouring the composition into the tray.

Putty is sold in bags, there is primary and finishing. Primary is used if a layer of more than 5 mm is required to level the walls. If the wall is relatively flat, minor irregularities can be smoothed out with a finishing compound (layer no more than 5 mm).

It is most convenient to seal the putty in a plastic container. Usually this is a 10-15 liter bucket. First, pour in water as recommended on the package, then pour in the mixture and mix thoroughly. For mixing, use a construction mixer or a drill with an attachment. Special attention pay attention to the bottom and walls - dry powder often remains here.

For further work, you will need two spatulas - one wide, the second - a regular small or medium size. They work like this:

• Use a small spatula to take the putty and lay it with a roller along the blade of the large one.
• A large spatula is pressed against the wall with its blade and moved in one direction, maintaining the same degree of pressure. In this case, the composition is distributed along the wall, filling the unevenness. The thickness of the applied layer depends on the degree of pressure: the harder you press, the thinner the layer of putty remains on the wall.
• If stripes, grooves or other defects have formed, run the spatula over this area again, correcting the defect.
• All these steps are repeated until all the walls are level.

The putty is left to dry for about a day (depending on the thickness of the layer, temperature and humidity). Then they take sandpaper or a special mesh and attach it to a grater (a construction tool - a platform with a handle). Using this platform, the remaining strips are leveled, achieving a flat surface.

Usually after the first leveling layer there are still imperfections. They are sealed with a finishing type of putty. In it, the components are ground more finely, the composition of the batch is more plastic, and is applied in a thinner layer. The sequence of actions is the same.

To understand whether you have aligned the walls well, you need to illuminate them from the side. This lighting will reveal all the irregularities. They are usually leveled with a grater with a stretched fine mesh. If this is not done, the applied layer of paint will reveal the imperfections.

Padding

The primer is selected depending on the paint base. An acrylic primer is used for an acrylic base, a silicate primer is used for a silicate base, etc. As a rule, it is sold in cans of various capacities in the same stores where water-based emulsions are sold. Apply with a roller.

Why do you need to prime walls before painting with water-based emulsion? Firstly, so that the paint holds better, does not crack or swell with bubbles. Secondly, to reduce paint consumption. The primer slightly closes the pores, reducing the absorbency of the surface.

Painting walls with water-based paint: technology and rules

The base color of water-based paint is white, but many companies allow you to get any shade from the RAL palette, which is a little more than 200 options. To do this, add to the composition coloring pigment. You can order coloring in special machines, or you can buy the color separately and add it yourself.

When tinting a water-based emulsion with your own hands, you determine the color “by eye,” but the machine contains programs according to which it measures the required amount of coloring substances. In any case, at one time you need to tint the entire volume of paint needed for the walls and even with a small margin for painting over stains or scratches. You won’t be able to replicate the same color exactly, and cars produce slightly different shades.

When tinting yourself, first the paint is diluted with purified water to the desired consistency (usually it is thick). Then take a clean wooden stick or a clean drill attachment and begin stirring the paint in the bucket (drill at the lowest speed). Having opened the color, pour in the color in a thin stream. Having received the desired shade, stir for another 2-3 minutes, then leave the water-based emulsion and wait until the foam settles.

Roller for water emulsion

Water-based paint can be applied using several types of rollers:

• Foam rubber. Available in any store, they cost little, but they absorb too much paint, which can cause microscopic bubbles to appear on the surface of the wall. The surface will therefore be uneven and rough. The situation is better with high-density foam rubber, but they are more difficult to find.
• Velor. This type of roller is not so widespread; you need to look for it in specialized stores. When using them, the paint goes on smoothly, but velor is a very dense material and has little curl. Because of this, during the process you will have to dip it in paint too often.
• Fleecy. Painting walls with water-based paint using fleecy rollers - optimal choice. The length of the pile can be different, depending on it, the paint layer turns out thinner or thinner. For painting evenly puttied walls, the length of the pile is not important, but it is better not to use ones that are too shaggy - there may be splashes. There are fluffy rollers made of natural fur or felt; they last a long time, but are expensive. Artificial materials cheaper, but wear out faster. For water-based paints, polyamide pile is best suited.

For water-based paint of wallpaper with a faint relief, it is better to use fluffy rollers made of polyamide fiber or natural fur. The length of the pile in this case is 6-14 mm.

Water emulsion application technology

Before painting begins, masking tape is applied to the baseboards (if not removed), trim, window sills, and along the edges. If it is necessary to mark the boundaries of painting on the wall, they are also marked using masking tape - draw a line and stick adhesive tape along it. If the ceilings are already painted, it won't hurt to put some tape on the ceiling as well. This way you are guaranteed not to get it dirty. Please note that the tape is removed immediately after this area is painted. If the paint on the tape hardens, it is impossible to tear it off without damaging the wall.

Ready-to-use paint (diluted and tinted to the desired color) is poured into a paint tray. To be able to paint the wall right up to the ceiling, a long handle is attached to the roller. Usually this plastic pipe or a thin, well-processed wooden holder (for a rake it is thinner and more comfortable to hold).

Painting begins from one of the corners. The corner itself is passed with a brush, painting about 5 cm on the wall. Use a brush to paint the corner under the ceiling (if you paint to the very top). Next, take a roller, dip it in paint, press it onto the platform and, starting from the top, roll the paint down. Moving the roller up and down, paint a continuous strip of paint, going 5-8 cm onto the already painted surface. This way you can avoid the appearance of boundaries formed when applying paint.

Water-based emulsions “set” on the wall in 10-15 minutes. Therefore, you need to act quickly, without smoking breaks or interruptions. If the border of the strip dries, it will then be visible. To avoid this, you need to maintain a high painting pace.

Paint the second corner when one roller width remains before it. If you immediately paint the second adjacent wall, you can paint it with a brush as well.

It is recommended to apply three layers of water-based emulsion to putty walls. After each, you need to wait until the paint dries. Exact time The waiting time between coats is indicated on the can and is usually 2-4 hours. If water-based paint is applied to wallpaper, one layer is sufficient.

Note! When purchasing and tinting - on the puttied surface of the walls it is required three times more paint than on a wallpapered one.

Today we have to find out how to paint walls with water-based paint, and what criteria should be used to choose it for this work. In addition, we will touch on the preparation of walls for finishing, and the tools used for painting. So, let's go.

Water emulsions differ from each other:

1. Composition, first of all - a film-forming base;
2. The color of the tint (See How to tint the paint: selecting an option).

Let us clarify: as a rule, paint is sold white and is tinted with water-soluble pigments at the request of the buyer. Of course, the choice of color is a matter of taste; however general principles This choice is still worth mentioning.

Compound

Which water-based paint is best for walls in terms of performance?

Here are the main types of modern water-based emulsions with their key properties.

An interesting fact: the so-called rubber rubber is produced on the basis of synthetic (acrylic) latex. water paint, which is at least not inferior in consumer properties to silicone. Suffice it to say that the author used it to paint the plywood steps of a street staircase. For three years in the scorching Crimean sun, the coating retained its appearance and waterproof.

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Manufacturers rarely advertise the composition of the white that is included in the white dye. Meanwhile, it depends on it how long water-based wall paint will retain its appearance: how to choose it based on this parameter?

Very simple:

• If the composition includes zinc white, turn away and move on. This coating will inevitably change its color in the next 2-3 years. In addition, zinc oxide ZnO is toxic;
• Titanium dioxide TiO2, on the contrary, is harmless and retains its snow-white color indefinitely.

It is worth clarifying: the mass use of zinc oxide in the production of paints and enamels ended about a decade ago. Nowadays zinc white can only be found in extremely cheap paints from little-known manufacturers.

Color

Here are a few useful tips, one way or another relating to the choice of color, texture and tinting of paint:

1. Glossy texture emphasizes the smallest surface defects, so it should be chosen only if the pre-finishing of the walls is absolutely flawless. But gloss visually expands the space of the room due to partial reflection of its interior;

1. Matt paint, on the contrary, conceals minor irregularities and makes small surface obstructions invisible;
2. Any tinting paint will complicate subsequent repairs. It is almost impossible to obtain the same shade again when manually mixing paint with pigment, and quite difficult when using computer tinting;

Consequence: if it does not contradict your chosen design concept- paint the walls white. In this case, any potholes and scratches can be masked with ordinary acrylic putty.

1. If you still decide to tint- mix paint and pigment with reserve for repairs. We repeat: you will not receive the same color again;

1. For small room It is better to prefer light colors. They will visually expand the room. Dark walls with a light ceiling, they will make the room, on the contrary, narrower, but will make it seem taller than its actual size;
2. When choosing a color Don't forget the basic design rule: there shouldn't be more than three primary colors in one room, otherwise it will look annoyingly colorful. Shades of the same color, as well as black and white colors doesn't count.

Preparing the base

Before painting the walls with water-based paint, they need to be prepared for painting.

The wall should be:

• Perfectly smooth;
• Durable (no crumbling or peeling coatings);
• Clean (no dust or grease stains);
• Has moderate absorbency. The glossy non-absorbent surface of the enamel simply will not hold the water-based emulsion, but the excessively absorbent cement plaster will require an excessive amount of paint.

Preparation of the base includes several stages.

Removing old coatings

How to remove old coatings from walls?

• Paper wallpaper: soaking big amount water and remove from the wall with your own hands or using a wide spatula;

• Lime whitewash: The same instructions apply here - the lime is generously moistened with water and cleaned off with a spatula.
• Chalk whitewash: washed off with plenty of water;
• Nitro, oil and alkyd paints: are removed with a steel spatula after treating the wall section with a universal remover.

Is it possible to paint over old water-based emulsion?

Only if it is made on the same basis as the paint you purchased: acrylic dye can be painted over acrylic dye, silicate dye over silicate dye, and so on. Wherein old paint should not be very different from the new one in color, otherwise even if large quantities layers, untidy stains may appear on the surface.

How to remove water-based paint from walls before repainting?

The answer again depends on its composition:

• How to wash off water-based paint from walls if it is made on a silicate or mineral base? Wet the wall generously with hot (temperature 70-75 degrees) water two or three times at intervals of 15 minutes, then remove the paint with a spatula;

• How to remove water-based paint from walls if it is based on latex or acrylic resins? Apply primer to the painted surface deep penetration(for example, Ceresit CT17) and after the coating is completely saturated, remove it with a spatula or wire brush.

A moment of pessimism: if these methods do not work, alas, you will face a long and painful grinding of the surface using a sander or hand grater.

Removal of old coatings is completed by removing dust: the wall is swept with a sweeping brush or vacuumed.

Primer

The mineral surface, cleared of old coatings, must be treated with a penetrating primer (for example, the same ST 17).

The primer will solve several problems at once:

• Will stick the remaining dust;
• Improves the adhesion of surface layers of plaster or putty to the base;
• Will have a positive effect on paint adhesion to the surface;
• Will reduce its consumption.

Alignment

If the surface has noticeable unevenness, before painting we have to undergo pre-finishing treatment - puttying. What to putty on the wall with?

After filling, the surface is once again treated with a penetrating primer.

Painting

How to properly paint walls with water-based paint on a prepared surface?

Tool:

• Roller with a medium-pile fur coat;

• Medium brush with durable bristles;

Tip: Pull the bristles of the brush with your hand. There should not be a single lint left in it: falling lint can ruin the final coating.

• Painting tray.

Preparation of paint: it is diluted with water to the consistency of very rich milk (but not more than 10% of water from the volume of paint). Then the dye is thoroughly mixed throughout the entire volume.

Technology:

• Paint over internal corners with a brush, then paint the planes of the walls with a roller (see Let’s look at how to properly paint walls with a roller);
• Manufacturers recommend painting in two layers. For the author, uniform painting of walls with water-based emulsion required the application of at least four layers;
• Each layer is applied perpendicular to the previous one: this way the inevitable stripes from the roller will be less noticeable;
• Roll out the roller in a tray, not on the wall. Otherwise, the stripes on it will become more noticeable;

• The wall is painted in one go over the entire area. A pause is possible only before painting the next wall or the same wall with the next layer. If you let a section of the surface dry and then repaint it, the overlapping layers of paint will appear thick;

• Before applying the next layer, the previous one must dry completely;
• If you notice an unpainted area when the coating begins to dry out, do not touch it up. Wait until the next layer is applied;
• Wash the instrument without allowing the paint to dry on it. Lumps of dried dye can ruin the finish, leaving grooves in it;
• How to whitewash walls with water-based paint so that tool marks are not visible on them? Extremely simple: apply the last layer parallel to the direction of the prevailing light (natural or artificial).

Conclusion

We hope that this material will help the reader in renovating their own home. You can learn more about how to properly paint walls with water-based paint by watching the video in this article. Good luck!

When starting to renovate your home, be it city ​​apartment or a house in the countryside, everyone understands that the most difficult stage in this case will be finishing the ceiling. Modern companies specializing in apartment renovation offer the most various options for this: finishing ceiling tiles or wallpaper, tension or dropped ceilings and so on. But not every householder can afford their services. Therefore, do it yourself remains relevant.

Until recently, this type of ceiling finishing was especially popular. But with the development of new repair technologies, this method is used less and less. This is due to the fact that, despite its cheapness and harmonious combination snow-white ceiling with any type of interior, many are not satisfied with the complexity of the preparatory work. In addition, the whitened surface quickly becomes dirty and loses its attractive appearance.

Today, painting the ceiling with water-based paint continues to be one of the most popular methods of finishing it. Unlike whitewash, the surface painted with it retains its aesthetic appearance longer time. In addition, it allows for quick and easy maintenance of the ceiling surface.

This is one of the cheapest repair methods. In terms of its composition, this paint is a suspension based on polymer particles and pigment substances dissolved in water. Its peculiarity is that after application to the surface, intense evaporation of water occurs, and the polymers form a coating with high resistance to moisture. Water-based paint – environmentally friendly material, does not cause allergic reactions and negative impacts on the human body.

Choosing water-based paint for the ceiling

If you decide that the best option for you is to paint the ceiling yourself using water-based paint, then you have a difficult task: choosing from a huge assortment of products that would suit you in price and quality. Today on the consumer market you can find emulsion paints with various additives:

1. acrylic,
2. acrylic with latex added,
3. based on polyvinyl acetate,
4. with silicone or silicate base,
5. with mineral composition.

The cheapest of them are - polyvinyl acetate. But they can only be used in dry rooms. Ceilings painted with this paint cannot be washed.

Paints with latex added- the most expensive. They have a number of advantages, such as the possibility of wet care using detergents, obtaining a smooth, beautiful surface, etc.

Acrylic water-based paints- the most popular. They can be used in almost any room; they have increased resistance to abrasion during washing.

Paints with added silicate (liquid glass) find wide application for painting plastered, stone or concrete surfaces.

How to choose water-based paint so that it has high strength characteristics, gives a beautiful surface after painting, etc. Based on the names of paints and jars for sale, it is difficult to understand how one type differs from another and what their advantages are. Moreover, the seller himself often tries to sell first of all the product that is more expensive, without thinking too much about its quality.

Read the label

Therefore, in order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should carefully read what is written in the annotation on the label of a can of water-based paint. In it, the manufacturer indicates:

• What type of work is it intended for?
• What is the paint consumption per square meter (which is very important for determining the required amount),
• Degree of coverage (the ability of paint to cover a dark background with white, in the form of a continuous canvas),
• Its resistance to abrasion during wet cleaning etc.

Be sure to pay attention to the fine print. Most often, basic information about technical specifications the paint is contained there. For example, if the annotation states that the paint has:

1. "High resistance to dry abrasion"- this means that the surface painted with such paint cannot be washed, but can only be wiped with a dry cloth or use a vacuum cleaner.
2. “Use in dry rooms with reduced operational load”. This inscription indicates that the water-based emulsion is not suitable for painting. kitchen premises, with a large amount of greasy fumes from cooked food, as well as in bathrooms where there is high humidity.
3. “High abrasion resistance, indelible”– a ceiling painted with this paint can be washed with water without using detergents.
4. “It has dirt-repellent properties and is highly resistant to abrasion during intensive washing”. This best view water-based paint. The surface coated with this type of paint can be washed using gentle detergents.

Water-based paints can be glossy and semi-gloss, matte and semi-matte. Their difference lies in the fact that matte paints slightly mask small surface defects and visually increase the height of the room. But they are difficult to wash. A surface covered with glossy paint is easier to clean, it is more resistant to abrasion, but small cracks and other flaws in the ceiling are visible on it. The best option is to choose semi-gloss or semi-matte paint.

Another important point. You need to purchase water-based paint in a store that has an insulated warehouse. The fact is that when it freezes, the structure of the paint is damaged, which is no longer restored when it thaws. This means that the purchased paint has lost all its beneficial properties.

It is recommended to use water-based paint, the purpose of which is coloring ceiling. It spreads perfectly over the surface, practically does not drip, and has excellent adhesion.

Preparing the ceiling for painting

Before you start coloring ceiling surface water-based paint, preparatory work must be carried out. First, you need to free it from whitewash or layers of old paint. To get rid of chalky or lime whitewash, you will need to moisten it generously with water using a paint roller, and then scrape it off using a chisel or steel spatula. Finally, wash the ceiling with a sponge.

Removing the old paint layer

To update a ceiling painted with water-based paint, it will take much more time to carry out preparatory work. This is due to the fact that the process of removing previous paint is quite labor-intensive, since layers of old paint are practically insoluble in water, and therefore it is not possible to completely scrape them off from the ceiling. Most often, this work comes down to removing areas of peeling paint with a spatula.

To make this not entirely pleasant job easier, you can use this technique: moisten the old coating with plenty of water using a water sprayer or a foam roller. Repeat this procedure twice with an interval of twenty minutes. The moisture should thoroughly saturate the old coating. Then you need to create a draft by opening all doors and windows. The layer swollen with water forms swellings, and removing old water-based paint with a spatula will not be difficult.

This work must be done very quickly so that the surface being treated does not have time to dry. After this, it is necessary to treat stains from smudges and rust with a 5% solution copper sulfate. If there are stains on the ceiling that are difficult to remove, use one of the following compounds:

1. solution of hydrochloric acid, two or three percent concentration (carefully, trying not to get the acid on the skin, wipe the stains);
2. a solution of 20 parts of crushed lime, diluted with one part of drying oil,
3. a thick solution of water and lime with the addition of denatured alcohol (approximately 50 ml).

Any of the last two mixtures is applied to the dirt for 10-15 minutes. Repeat until they are completely removed. Usually two procedures are enough.

If whitewash was applied to your ceiling before the current renovation - (there you will also find information on how to find out what the ceiling was previously painted with).

Ceiling leveling

Once the ceiling surface is completely cleaned, it is necessary to level it. The best choice for this is a thin-layer putty, which has good adhesion properties, excellent ductility and gives a smooth surface that can be easily sanded with fine-grained sandpaper. Apply putty to the ceiling using a spatula.

Often, leveling the ceiling is done by applying a special putty-whitewash on an oil-adhesive basis, which is evenly distributed over the surface using a roller, brush or spatula. Before this, it is necessary to seal all the cracks and crevices in the ceiling, filling them with the prepared composition. In order for the putty to completely fill the cracks, they must be slightly widened before applying it.

Primer

The next preparatory operation is priming the surface, which is performed with the same paint. It is applied in a thin layer. It is allowed to dry thoroughly so that the putty does not come off.

The main stage of painting

Painting tools

To perform high-quality painting of the ceiling with paint based on water emulsion, you will need:

1. paint brush for painting butt joints between the wall and ceiling, as well as corners;
2. a narrow brush for making corrections;
3. fur, long-haired roller,
4. paint tray,
5. ribbed surface for even distribution of paint over the surface of the roller.

Coloring rules

just like when whitewashing with chalk, it is better to apply the first layer of paint parallel to the rays of light from the window, and the second - parallel to the window frame

Many people do not know how to paint a ceiling with water-based paint correctly. In most cases, they do not take into account the direction of the light flux and many other nuances during painting work. Therefore, the painted surface turns out uneven, with stripes from the passage of a brush or roller, with lighter or darker spots. To prevent this from happening to you, follow these rules.

• You should always start painting from the corners and joints between the wall and the ceiling. In this case, the farthest corner relative to the front door is painted first. To do this, wet a wide paint brush halfway in the paint, then squeeze it out slightly to remove excess. A passage is made along the entire perimeter, 3 to 5 cm wide. Thanks to this, during further painting with a roller, the junction of the ceiling and the walls, as well as the corners, will not be damaged.
• The main whitewashing of the ceiling with water-based paint is done with a roller. It is applied in three passes, regardless of what type of paint is chosen. In this case, the very first pass of paint is carried out parallel to the rays of light incident from the window. The second is in a direction perpendicular to it. The latter should always be directed towards the window.
• Each subsequent painting is carried out only on the well-dried previous layer. This requires from 8 to 12 hours.

Painting technology

1. In a tray filled with paint, moisten the roller and rub it three or four times over the rough surface. This will allow the paint to spread evenly across the roller.
2. Make the first pass on the ceiling section. Starting from the corner on the left side of the wall opposite the window.
3. The roller must be moved from left to right. Then change direction. In this case, you need to ensure that the paint is applied in an even layer, without visible transitions. You can also move the roller using W-shaped movements.
4. The following technique will help remove excess applied paint: when there is no more paint left on the roller, pass it over the painted surface. It will absorb all the excess.
5. While painting, use a directed bright beam of light to check the quality of the paint.
6. Using a new roller during the last painting will ensure a uniform surface.
7. Until the paint has completely dried, no drafts are allowed in the room. It is advisable to protect the painted surface from direct sunlight. This will prevent stains from appearing. Do not try to dry the painted surface with electrical appliances.

Features of painting a plastered surface

The ceiling to which plaster has been applied can be painted using a special spray gun or a regular vacuum cleaner. They provide high-quality, uniform distribution of paint on the plastered ceiling surface. At the same time, it lays down in a thin, even layer. It is best to paint using a spray gun over a primer that has already been applied with a roller or brush.

When choosing a ceiling finish, painting is often preferred. This is a simple process that you can do yourself. Ideal option can be called painting walls and ceilings with water-based paint. Due to its composition, the material is safe to use and can even be used in children's rooms. We will talk about the types of water-based emulsion and methods of coloring in this article.

Water-based paint for walls and ceilings

Painting compositions based on water emulsion are distinguished by purpose, cost and composition. Water-based paint for walls and ceilings can be:

• acrylic water emulsion. This type of coating can be used in any room. The water-based acrylic composition has properties such as wear resistance and moisture resistance. This is the most popular type among water-based emulsions;
• water-based composition with liquid glass additives. The coloring material is used for finishing plastered and concrete surfaces;
• polyvinyl acetate water emulsion considered the cheapest coloring materials. This variety can only be applied in dry rooms. Wet cleaning of the coating is excluded;
• silicone water-based finishing. The composition is used for plastered surfaces, without any preparatory work. Silicone paint composition can protect walls or ceilings from mold fungi and other microorganisms. You can paint kitchen surfaces and use them in bathrooms, due to good vapor permeability;
• acrylic latex water emulsion refers to the most expensive finishing compositions. In the process of painting ceilings and walls, it gives a beautiful, smooth surface. At small cracks on the surface (up to 1 mm), makes defects invisible. The latex-coated ceiling can be washed using gentle detergents.

High-quality painting of walls and ceilings with a coloring composition depends on the competent choice of the coloring composition.

Choosing a water emulsion

To select a water-based composition, you need to read the product description. Thus, it is not difficult to calculate the consumption of water-based paint for the ceiling per 1 m2. For example, if you need to apply one level of finish, you will need 200 ml facing material. Material consumption depends on the type of working surface and the absorption of the coloring composition.

It is important to pay attention to special water-based compositions for ceilings. The material has good adhesion and does not drip during painting.

Water emulsion can be:

• matte;
• glossy;
• semi-matte;
• semi-gloss.

Thus, a matte composition on the surface can visually increase the height of the ceiling, while simultaneously hiding small surface defects. But, caring for a matte ceiling is difficult.

Caring for a ceiling painted with glossy water-based paint is easier. But, on such a ceiling the most minor defects and irregularities will be noticeable.

The optimal choice is a semi-matte or semi-gloss water-based emulsion.

It is better to purchase water-based finishing in construction stores with a normal microclimate. At low temperatures, the texture of the coloring composition is damaged and cannot be restored.

When choosing, you also need to pay attention to the following characteristics of the water-based composition:

1. drying time of the facing composition. The standard time during which the paint dries is in a fairly long range - from 2.5 hours to a day. How quickly the paint dries depends on the temperature and humidity of the room, and the temperature and structure of the working surface;
2. paint viscosity. This parameter indicates the degree of dilution of the coloring material with water. If the coating is applied by roller or brush, the viscosity of the composition should be 45 or 50 Stokes. If a spray bottle is used, the viscosity can be no more than 20 to 25 Stokes;
3. best before date usually 2 years from the date of manufacture if the product has been stored correctly. The water-based emulsion should not be stored at sub-zero temperatures, but the coloring composition should not be allowed to overheat.

When purchasing paint, you need to pay attention to the rooms in which the composition is intended to work. There are special water emulsions for rooms with high humidity, or for working in rooms with a dry microclimate.

If you need paint for the bathroom or kitchen, it is better to choose an emulsion containing antiseptic components. This composition can be applied without prior priming the surface.

Having chosen the best option, all that remains is to find out how to paint the ceilings with a paint emulsion with your own hands.

What to apply?

Before you start painting, you need to decide how to apply water-based paint to the ceiling. There are three options:

• brush;
• roller for painting;
• spray.

At home, we paint the ceiling with water-based paint without streaks, using a paint roller. If you use a brush, visible paint strokes will remain on the surface. The brush is used only for applying water emulsion in hard-to-reach places.

Not every roller is suitable for painting using water-based paint. You need to select a roller with medium length pile. A tool with a short fur coat absorbs too little coloring composition. As a result, you will have to dip the roller in paint frequently. A roller with a long coat, on the contrary, takes up an excessive amount of paint, which makes the tool heavier and inconvenient to work with.

When choosing a roller, you need to pay attention to how tightly the fur coat is held. To do this, you need to firmly squeeze the pile and release it. A good quality roller pile should not deform after compression. The pile should be inspected for visible seams that could leave streaks on the ceiling when painted. The pile should not leave marks on the ceiling during painting.

Sprayers for water-based materials are used on an industrial scale, in large rooms.

How to whitewash a ceiling with water-based emulsion?

Once you have decided on the choice of paint, you can begin painting the surface. To whitewash the ceiling with water-based emulsion, you must perform the following mandatory steps:

1. remove old ceiling covering;
2. prepare the ceiling surface for painting;
3. if necessary, level the working surface and eliminate existing defects;
4. painting the prepared ceiling surface.

Let's take a closer look at how to paint the ceiling with a coloring agent yourself step by step.

Getting rid of the old ceiling covering

If you do not remove the old coating, it will be impossible to apply a new one in an even layer, and in any case it will begin to crumble over time.
Work to remove the old coating is carried out wearing protective gloves and a respirator.

Remove the old paint layer using a special remover as follows:

1. before starting preparatory work, you need to open the windows;
2. apply a layer of remover and wait until the old coating begins to bubble;
3. when the entire coating is cracked, it is removed with a spatula using gentle movements;
4. if the first time it is not possible to remove the entire old layer of paint, then you need to use the remover again;
5. After removing the old coating, the entire ceiling is sanded with sandpaper.

If the ceiling has been whitewashed, then the whitewash must be removed before painting with water-based paint. Whitewash is easily removed if the surface is thoroughly moistened. You can use a roller for this purpose. When removing whitewash, you need to change the water several times. After saturating the ceiling with moisture, the whitewash can be easily removed.

Preparing the surface for painting

After removing the old coating from the ceiling, the entire surface is thoroughly washed to get rid of greasy stains and other contaminants. First the ceiling is washed detergent, diluted with water, then simply rinse with clean water.

It is possible that after washing old decoration, defects have formed on the ceiling surface. They need to be eliminated, but only after the ceiling surface has completely dried. Gaps and cracks are covered with a putty layer. First, the cracks are widened with a spatula, cleaned, and a putty level is applied.

When the plastered surface has dried, the treated areas are sanded with sandpaper. Dust must be removed with a wet sponge, then a primer coat must be applied. The primer is needed for better adhesion of the paint to the working coating, and as a protective layer against mold and other microorganisms. Thanks to the primer layer, the costs of water-based paint are significantly reduced.

Primer levels are applied using a roller. It is better to take a short-haired tool to avoid ceiling stains. The second primer level is applied only after the previous one has dried. The primer is applied in different directions.

Coloring

You can see how to paint the ceiling with water-based paint yourself in the video below. Before performing painting work, it is necessary to dilute the material, bringing the composition to the desired consistency.

Typically, the water emulsion has a thick consistency. With this composition you can create relief compositions, but for coloring it is better to dilute the emulsion. Water is added to the material in small portions so as not to spoil the quality of the emulsion.

You can create different color shades yourself by mixing materials of different colors. For this purpose, any color you like is mixed with white paint and brought to the desired consistency. When adding color, you need to thoroughly mix the composition until smooth.

Painting the ceiling with water-based paint is carried out in the following order:

1. dilute the paint with water. To apply the first layer of emulsion to the ceiling, more water is added;
2. diluted water emulsion is poured into a special tray for painting work in a small amount;
3. First, water-based paint is applied in the corners using a brush. Brushes are also used for painting along the walls;
4. then the roller is lowered into a container with a dye composition and rolled several times for better absorption of the dye into the fur coat;
5. you need to start painting with a roller from the window opening, making movements across natural light;
6. after applying the finishing level with water-based paint, excess composition is removed with a dry roller;
7. you need to wait until the first level of paint has completely dried, and then paint it a second time. A repeat layer is applied along the direction of natural light.

Important: The second layer of emulsion is applied with a clean, new roller. Only if you follow this rule will you be able to get a smooth, beautiful ceiling.

It happens that after the second layer of paint has dried, unevenness is discovered on the ceiling. In this case, the ceiling is sanded with fine-grained sandpaper.

Usually two layers of water-based paint are applied to the ceiling. But, if two layers are not enough, then you can paint it a third time.

Painting the ceiling with water-based emulsion using a sprayer

Familiarize yourself with the method of applying water-based paint using a spray gun. Actions are performed in the following sequence:

1. When diluting the emulsion with water, you need to make sure that there are no lumps in the composition. Lumps may clog the sprayer;
2. Before spraying paint onto the desired surface, try the action of the tool by directing the stream away from the ceiling. In the first seconds, the sprayer can throw out a saturated portion of paint;
3. You can apply water-based emulsion only when you are sure that the stream is uniform;
4. the coloring emulsion is applied at a distance of 30 to 50 cm;
5. the approximate speed of paint spraying is 5 s per 1 m. Important: the jet is directed so that an angle of 90 degrees is maintained.

To uniformly coat the ceiling with a water-based paint composition, you need to mentally divide the working surface into squares. Each such square must be painted one by one. The first layers are applied transversely, then longitudinally.

Working with a sprayer, make three levels of water emulsion. Each level is sprayed only when the previous one has dried.

When choosing a method of finishing with water-based emulsion on the ceiling, and during painting work, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

• If the ceiling was plastered in preparation for painting, then it is better to use a spray gun to apply the paint. This way it will be possible to avoid streaks on the ceiling surface;
• If the ceiling is plasterboard, then you need to dilute the paint with water very carefully. Paint liberally diluted with water can soak the drywall layer. As a result, additional repair work will be required;
• When applying the water-based emulsion, it is important to follow the direction of application of the composition indicated in the instructions. If you do not follow this rule, then individual areas will appear on the ceiling that differ in color and structure from the general coating;
• After completion of work, defects may appear on the ceiling. Don't panic and immediately repaint the ceiling. Allow time for the surface to dry completely. If, after the paint has dried, the defects still remain noticeable, then this layer of coating will have to be removed with sandpaper. Then a new layer of water-based emulsion is applied.

Water emulsion can be used to cover the ceiling in a children's room. The paint composition is absolutely safe and non-toxic.

Water emulsion is also used in emergency situations when it is necessary urgent repairs. For example, you urgently need to paint the ceiling in a room where the strong smell of the paint composition is unacceptable. The water-based composition will be simply a salvation, because solvents are not needed to thin the paint.

Water emulsions are popular due to the fact that additional expensive materials and tools are not needed during the work process. Another advantage of using emulsion is a fairly simple finishing method. Working with paint does not require any special skills. You can do the painting work yourself using the simplest painting tools. The main thing is to follow the step-by-step process of coloring.

Important: before painting work The old coating must be removed. The coating will also be removed if the old paint or whitewash does not fly off. Only on the prepared ceiling can a fresh water-based composition be applied.

If you have to paint walls with water-based paint, the design, photos, ideas and videos from our article will help you understand the intricacies of this process and do everything yourself. On the one hand, everything is simpler than it seems, but only if you are well prepared.

Choosing a water-based emulsion for walls

The composition of water-based paints varies. Some are intended only for indoor use, and even then they are unstable, and walls painted with them quickly lose their attractive appearance. Others are intended for outdoor use and, after painting, walls can maintain the desired quality for years. In this regard, the choice of colors is determined by what is expected of it.

Water is used as the basis for any water-based emulsion. The substance consists of polymer or mineral particles. When dyeing, water evaporates, and these particles are able to form a film. Similar coloring compositions can be as follows:

• Mineral water emulsion . Their manufacturing technology requires the presence of lime or white cement. Good property is excellent adhesion to almost any surface. But the fact that they burn out quickly can be considered a disadvantage. They are easily damaged, and when touched they can be wiped off. Their price is low, but they are still not very popular.
• Silicate paint . The composition of such paints is characterized by the presence of liquid glass. It is this that gives such compositions special resistance to the effects of external factors. At the same time, the wall acquires excellent vapor permeability and lasts for almost 10 years after painting.
• Acrylic based paint . The paint lies smoothly on the surface and is even capable of healing small cracks. It will hide such flaws if the wall preparation is not done well enough. If the paint does not contain additives, it is highly hygroscopic. By the way, because of this, you can only work with it in dry rooms. If latex is added to such paint, it acquires water-repellent properties. This makes it possible to use it in rooms with excess moisture. Its disadvantage is the low ability to transmit steam. In this case, the surface may become covered with condensation. The price for such paints is average and today they are considered to be the best of the entire range of products of this type.
• Silicone water emulsion . Such paints are new and similar products have appeared on the market quite recently. When painting, a fairly dense film is created. It has the ability to heal deep cracks. On a positive note is that such paints are capable of transmitting steam. The disadvantages include their high cost.

Choosing the right composition is only half the battle. We still need to decide on the manufacturer. There are several options here. It is better to give preference famous brands. It's better to pay more than to repaint it later.

When making your choice, you should pay attention to indicators related to the volume and consumption of paint. The dimensional value of the flow rate is g/m2. It can differ significantly for different paints. For example, expensive paints have low consumption. By comparing the volume of the room with the volume and consumption of paint, it is not difficult to calculate how much of it will be needed.

Preparing the walls

Before starting work, the walls must be prepared. It is advisable to achieve a perfectly flat wall surface. The surface must be puttied or covered with wallpaper intended for painting. If the wall was previously painted with oil paint or has whitewash, it cannot be coated with water-based emulsion. The surface is first cleaned.

Removing paint

To remove the old water-based emulsion, the wall should be wetted with hot water. This can be done using a roller. After 5 minutes, similar actions must be repeated. After the second pass, the coating usually begins to swell, after which it can be easily removed with a spatula. Some difficult areas are wetted again.

We fill in defects and putty

When working with water-based emulsions, you must immediately get rid of the idea that such paint will hide defects; on the contrary, it will only emphasize them. The only exception is silicone emulsion. It will still be able to hide small flaws on the surface of the walls. But it is better to prepare the wall as it should be.

First, the recesses and cracks are puttied. After this they are primed. Before puttying, the crack is artificially expanded and everything that can fall off in the future is removed. Then everything must be thoroughly cleaned and all irregularities smoothed out.

Padding

The choice of primer depends on what kind of paint will be used in the future. If acrylic paint is used, then you need to use an acrylic primer. The primer is applied with a roller.

Priming will ensure that the paint adheres better. In addition, the consumption of paint itself is reduced. The primer closes the pores, resulting in a reduced absorbent surface area.

Technology and rules of painting

In the basic version, the color of the water emulsion is white. It can be easily changed by adding a certain color. Currently, more than 200 shades can be obtained this way.

Tinting can be done directly in the store, where it will be done in special machine, or you can buy the necessary pigment and do it yourself. The difference is that self-cooking is approximate and the color is determined “by eye,” while in a machine this is done using a special program.

The process of mixing paint with pigment is carried out in one go. In the future, preparing the same shade will be problematic, even for a car. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the composition with some reserve.

If you choose the color yourself, then first the paint is diluted a little with water. Usually it initially has a thick consistency. Then color is gradually added to it in a thin stream. This can be done manually using a wooden spatula, but it is better to do it using a drill with a special attachment.

The tool should operate at very low speeds. Mix everything thoroughly until the desired shade is obtained. You can’t start painting right away. You have to wait a little - the foam should settle.

What is the best roller to use?

Rollers differ in the material used to make them.

• Foam rubber . The price for such products is insignificant. Their disadvantage is that they can absorb too much paint. As a result, bubbles may form on the walls. The wall will be rough after painting. It is better if there is a roller of the highest density. True, finding such a product on sale is not at all easy.
• Velours . Rare item. Velor has a slight ability to absorb, so when painting a wall it will have to be dipped into paint a little more often than rollers made from other materials. But the paint goes on very smoothly.
• Pile . Such a roller will the best option. The length of the pile affects the thickness of the paint layer. Often rollers are made from natural fur. Such products have a significant service life. A fluffy roller is best suited when working with wallpaper to be painted. But it is better not to use furry products, there is too much splashing.

Painting process

Before painting, the baseboards must be removed. If this is not the case, then masking tape should be placed on them. This fully applies to window sills and platbands. Masking tape It will also be needed to mark the boundaries of painting on the wall. If the ceiling is already painted, then it would be a good idea to stick tape on it as well. Otherwise, it can simply get dirty.

There is one caveat here. The tape must be removed immediately after painting. Otherwise, the paint on it may dry out. If this happens, it will be very difficult to tear it off.

Paint is poured into a paint tray. The roller is equipped with a handle of sufficient length. This is necessary so that it is possible to paint right up to the ceiling. What to attach to the roller, everyone will decide for themselves. A wooden stick or plastic tube can serve as this.

To begin the painting process, select one of the corners. You will have to go through the corner itself not with a roller, but with a brush. Select one of the corners under the ceiling base. Then the roller is dipped into the paint composition, wrung out on the pallet platform and smoothly moved up and down the wall. The upper limit of painting will be the ceiling. At the same time, several step into the already painted areas. This technique eliminates the possibility of the formation of boundaries between the painted areas.

The time it takes for water-based paint to “set” is 10 - 15 minutes. Therefore, all work is carried out very quickly.

They begin to paint the second corner when there remains a distance the width of a roller to it. If painting the adjacent wall will be carried out immediately, then you can paint this corner as well.

If the walls were previously puttied, then the paint is applied in three layers. Each subsequent layer is started only when the previous layer is completely dry.

The drying time of the paint is usually indicated on the can and is usually from 2 to 4 hours. But if water-based emulsion is intended to be applied to wallpaper for painting, then one layer is sufficient.

Now you know how to paint walls with water-based paint. Design, photos, ideas and videos should help you decide on all the questions in order to do everything yourself, but if you have any doubts, feel free to ask in the comments.