How to paint a tree: make a choice. How to paint a tree so that the structure of the tree is visible? How to paint a tree outdoors

How to paint a tree should be selected according to its species and environment. Indeed, for external surfaces, only material is suitable that does not react to temperature extremes and high humidity.

What paint is better to paint a tree, we will figure it out with you today. Also on video and photo you can get additional necessary information.

Before choosing a paint for the treatment of wooden surfaces, it is worth considering the following aspects:

The kind of wood from which the surface for painting is made. For example, for internal works use deciduous trees. The supporting structures are usually made of conifers.
Conditions in which the wooden structure will be used. Will, for example, the processed product be in conditions high humidity, or constantly touch the ground.
Possibility of surface preparation for painting, pretreatment methods.
Is it realistic to re-process.
Are the finishing coatings compatible with previously applied primers or coatings?

Attention: How to paint a tree outdoors is significantly different from indoor surfaces. Here it is better to choose a dye that does not have a water base in its composition.

Types of paints and varnishes

Paintwork materials are conventionally divided based on their area of application, as well as appearance. Materials for processing wooden products include not only the paints themselves, but also various impregnations, primers (see), varnishes, putties.

Using paint alone, it is difficult to achieve a coating that will delight with its reliability and long service life. Only by correctly choosing the impregnation, paint, primer, and also properly combining them, you can achieve the desired results.
It is not for nothing that most manufacturers have presented whole complexes of coatings - various primers, primers, enamels, the instructions for which indicate how the surface should be treated in order to prepare it for painting.

Based on externally visible signs, paintwork can be divided as follows:

transparent coatings;
dispersion paints;
opaque enamels.

Transparent dyes

Transparent coatings include protective glazes, various impregnations and clear varnishes.

So:

The composition may include a variety of components that determine the future color of the product, emphasize the natural wood structure, as well as substances that protect the treated surface from ultraviolet radiation.
The advantage of these coatings is their high vapor permeability, which allows moisture to naturally evaporate from the painted product. The material covered with a transparent varnish receives additional protection from destruction and ultraviolet radiation, it ages and wears out more slowly. After one to two years of operation, it is advisable to re-paint the treated surface, while removing the previous layer is not required.

Attention: Such paint in spray cans for wood is sold quite often, but its price is much higher than in the can version. Therefore, for large volumes of painting, a spray can is not profitable.

Dispersion coatings

The popularity of dispersion paints is gaining momentum; today they are in great demand.

Attention: Water serves as a solvent in such paints, and acrylates or their copolymers act as binders.

By coating products with such dyes, you can achieve their high water resistance, long-term preservation of the acquired color. In addition to everything, products painted in this way have absolute vapor permeability and frost resistance (since the aqueous solvent evaporates after drying).
An important requirement for the storage of acrylic paints: it is unacceptable to store dispersion dyes when negative temperatures... The fact is that the water that is part of the composition freezes, which leads to delamination of the paint or the loss of basic important properties.

Binding components in dispersion paintwork materials are often the following:

Acrylates- esters of acrylic acid or its salts.
Alkyd resins- high-viscosity sticky products synthesized through the interaction of polyhydric alcohols and monobasic higher fatty acids in the presence of carboxylic acids.
Synthetic latexes- emulsion of dispersed polymer particles in an aqueous solution.

Attention: Acrylic is widely used for all types of work. Such paints can be easily mixed, tinted, obtained with their help an extensive color range- at least two thousand shades.

In addition, they are easy to handle and can be applied in several layers. For application, it is permissible to use a brush, roller or spray.

Good acrylic paints are very durable, the average service life is 5-9 years, but cheap (less than $ 2 per kilogram) dispersion dyes, as a rule, do not have this advantage and their use is not economically justified. Re-painting is performed as the wood products age.

Opaque enamels

After the main competitor, acrylic dye, appeared on the market, the use of traditional opaque enamels was greatly reduced. But the demand for them is still quite high due to the good quality of the coating, as well as ease of use.

Despite the listed advantages, opaque enamels are quite toxic and, moreover, are highly flammable. Alkyd paints and varnishes are in consumer demand due to their low prices.

The features of alkyd coatings include:

High hydrophobic properties	Protection from water is due to the appearance of a thin but durable film covering the processed product: due to rapid drying, the dye practically does not penetrate into the wood. But such a film is not durable.
Low vapor permeability	Products covered with alkyd enamel practically do not react to changes in humidity. For this reason, for painting elements that should not deform under the influence of moisture, they are painted with alkyd paints.
Application feature	The enamels are applied only to well-dried surfaces. If you apply enamel to untreated, wet wood, then soon bubbles will blow up on the product, and the paint and varnish layer will subsequently peel off.

Acrylic and polyurethane varnishes and enamels are made on the basis of organic solvents.

They are characterized by:

Elasticity and durability. The materials are resistant to swelling, peeling and flaking, to dirt and washing, and withstand mechanical stress with dignity. The service life of the processed products is increased by several years. Polyurethane-based dyes especially have these properties.
Toxicity of raw materials (isocyants). It is for this reason that many people prefer to use alkyd or acrylic enamels and varnishes. After all, they also perfectly retain color brightness and are not toxic.

Well-known types of paintwork materials

In their composition, paints and varnishes are complex substances and are a mixture of several basic components: a binder (forms a film), a filler, a pigment-forming dye, a solvent.

In addition to the listed components, the composition also includes additional:

Nitrolacs	They are made on the basis of colloxylin nitrates (cellulose). Area of application: often nitro varnishes form the basis for the manufacture of nitro enamels. Features of the coating: high flammability, low water resistance, transmissive to ultraviolet light.
Nitroenamels	They are made on the basis of nitro lacquers. Area of application: most often nitro enamels are used to cover wood furniture, to process the smallest elements. Highly flammable
Acrylic paints	Solutions of polyacrylates or their derivatives in organic solvents or in water. Area of application: for all types of work. Features: coating, treated acrylic paint, will have high moisture resistance, wear resistance.
Alkyd varnishes	They are based on alkyd resins, solvents and driers. Alkyd varnishes often contain additional impurities that are included to form a film.
Alkyd enamels	They are made on the basis of alkyd varnishes and are distinguished by their versatility, high wear resistance, abundance and brightness of colors in the palette. Alkyd enamels are versatile, protect products well, increasing their service life.
Oil paints	The main components of oil-based paint are a binder (drying oil) and a color pigment. They often include driers and surfactants. When such paint is applied to the product, a quick-drying film is formed, which gives the product additional moisture resistance. You can buy either thick grated or ready-to-use. In the first case, the oil paint will look like a paste, in the second - in the form of an oily liquid. But despite all the advantages, oil paints are losing their former popularity, becoming less competitive. For example, foreign manufacturers practically do not produce oil paints.
Adhesive paints	The adhesive paint contains water-based organic polymers. Features: adhesive paints give coatings unstable to water. Area of application: almost ideally lay on any surface and dry quickly.
Water-based (water-dispersion or latex) paints	An emulsion that consists of water and pigment. Often, in addition to the main two components, acrylates, alkyds, vinyl acetates and other compounds are included in the composition. The peculiarity of such paints is the complete absence of pungent odors, and often do not have them at all.
Polyurethane paints and varnishes	This is a large group of polymers. The main components are polyols and hardeners. Features: the product treated with polyurethane paints will be absolutely non-toxic, with low vapor permeability. Area of application: polyurethane enamels are widely used in the creation of anti-corrosion coatings with a long service life. Varnishes are used to treat wooden floors, which, as a result, turn out to be unusually glossy, they cover furniture and its decorative elements.
Polyester paints and varnishes	Obtained from linear polyester resins. They are applied both with a spray gun and with brushes and a variety of rollers. Provides the treated surface with shine and water resistance. Area of application: useful in restoration work and during the decorative finishing of wood products.

You can do all the painting work with your own hands and the instructions will help you in this matter. If you have a large area, then it is worth using a spray bottle. Then you can apply the layer more evenly and quickly.

The high performance and aesthetic characteristics of wood are slightly overshadowed by some of the disadvantages of this material. Wooden structures, especially those that are on the street or in damp rooms, darken without appropriate treatment, lose their natural beauty, can rot, and be affected by harmful insects and fungi. Avoiding all these unpleasant moments will help correct processing wood paints and varnishes for various purposes. Also, the color of wood allows you to emphasize its unique appearance and bring it to life. original solutions designer.

Why paint lumber products

Wood, unlike brick, concrete, metal ... is a living material. It is “a cozy home, and sometimes delicious food»For numerous fungi and insects. In the process of life, these creatures can cause significant damage to wooden products - mold appears, color changes, sometimes even complete destruction of a part can occur. Wood constantly changes its moisture content, equalizing it with the moisture content of the surrounding air. This feature leads to a change in structure and shape. wooden structures- such processes as swelling / shrinkage, warping, cracking occur. Untreated wood deteriorates in the sun (ages), gets dirty, and wears out during long-term use. Among other things, the tree is on fire.

Today on sale there is a huge selection of means to protect wooden structures from all of the above problems. They differ in their purpose and composition. These can be: antiseptics and fire retardants (protection against fire), paints and varnishes, stains, primers for wood, oils ...

Wood paints

The selection of them today is incredibly large, starting with a variety of colors and ending with a narrow specialization. The paint contains pigments, binders, solvents and fillers. The main difference from varnishes is its opacity, but, interestingly, varnish can act as a binder, an important part of a complex composition. Depending on what percentage of it is contained in the composition, paints are divided into: matte, glossy, semi-gloss and semi-gloss.

The material can be used both for decorative purposes and to protect wooden structures from the negative effects of moisture, ultraviolet radiation and microorganisms. There is no clear division of compositions into decorative and protective now, since each tool combines (to a greater or lesser extent) these two functions.

Wood paints are divided according to their composition; the scope of possible use of the material will depend on it. For the treatment of wooden surfaces, the following types of paints are usually used:

emulsion;
alkyd;
epoxy.

In emulsion paints, pigments and binders are distributed in aquatic environment, in this case a stable emulsion, practically indelible with water, is formed. These formulations are subdivided into:

water-based;
water-dispersive;
acrylic;
latex;
polyvinyl acetate (PVA).

The main difference between water-based and water-dispersion paints is that the former can be washed off with water over time, but this does not happen with the latter. These compounds are absolutely environmentally friendly, you can safely use them inside any premises. For outdoor work, due to low frost resistance, it is not recommended to use.

Acrylic resins act as a binder for acrylic paints. The compositions are highly elastic and durable. Ideal for outdoor processing of wooden structures - significantly reduces warpage and cracking, and is capable of bridging cracks up to 0.5 mm.

Latex paints are characterized by the strongest water-repellent effect, they are able to seal cracks up to 1 mm wide. Their main disadvantage is their high cost.

PVA paints are inexpensive. However, due to its low water resistance, it is allowed to be used only for internal processing. Moreover, they are resistant to oils and fats, and are environmentally friendly.

Alkyd paints are oil and enamel. The bonding element in this case is an alkyd resin.

Oil compositions are made using drying oil, gasoline, white spirit, turpentine are used as thinners. Such paints are inexpensive, but they dry for a long time and emit a certain amount of harmful substances, so they are best used for outdoor work.

Enamel paints are made on the basis of varnish. After they dry, glossy surfaces are formed. The compositions can be used to treat wooden surfaces both inside and outside, paint dries (especially nitro-enamel) very quickly. The material is waterproof, perfectly protects the wood from ultraviolet radiation.

Epoxy paints are particularly durable. They are used where wooden structures are exposed to increased loads and it is required to protect them from abrasion - floors, staircases, etc.

Varnishes for wood

Varnish - a solution of natural or synthetic resin in various solvents (acetone, water, alcohol, essential oils) to a semi-liquid or liquid consistency. After drying, they form on wooden surface transparent (as opposed to paint) film. There are compositions that change the color / shade of the tree and emphasize its natural beauty.

Varnishes for the treatment of wooden surfaces, depending on the characteristics and chemical formula are divided into several main categories.

Water-based varnish is a one-component (requiring surface priming before application) odorless composition based on water. Eco-friendly, great for both indoor and external processing, can be applied in any available way. The main disadvantage is long time drying (about a day).
Polyurethane varnish - is used most often today. Its popularity is due to the optimal ratio of drying time / price / durability. Varnishes of this type are both one-component and two-component (self-priming). They are made on the basis of solvents, so they have a pungent and unpleasant odor. Most often used on stressed surfaces to protect them from abrasion.
Nitrolac (nitrocellulose varnish) is an inexpensive material. Used to cover economy class furniture and other small wooden parts and mass-produced products. It dries quickly, however, the wear resistance and light resistance of such a varnish is low, over time the coating can peel off.
Acrylic varnish - characterized by high strength, excellent lightfastness, a wide range of gloss options. The main disadvantages are the high price and long time drying.
Polyester varnish - rarely used in narrow areas ( musical instruments and other products where a thick layer of paint is required). For application you will need special equipment(paint and varnish gun), in addition, the toxicity of the composition is high.
Shellac varnish - rarely used, in most cases, in the manufacture of very expensive furniture self made on the technology "semi-antique". The base is a special shellac resin, secreted by exotic insects - lacquer worms. In addition to treating wooden surfaces, shellac lacquer is used as a dielectric, as well as for the production of high-quality nail polish.

Stains

Stain is a special material that is applied to wooden surfaces to give them the color of a particular wood species. Most often used to make wood of inexpensive species look expensive. For example, if you paint a pine tree with a special stain, it will look like an oak tree. These compounds do not form a film on the surface of the board or timber, but penetrate into the depth.

Stains are of several types, depending on the composition:

nitro-stains are made on the basis of solvents;
water-borne - water-based;
alcohol-based;
based on wax.

Today, these compositions not only give the wood a certain look, but are often used as primers for colorless varnishes. Some types of wood stains are used as antiseptics and to protect wooden structures from ultraviolet radiation and rapid wear. They are sold either in the form of a concentrate, or in the form of ready-made solutions, or in the form of powders.

Other specialized wood preservatives

Such materials include:

soil for wood;
fire-biological protection means;
oils.

Without priming wooden surfaces, high-quality staining or varnishing will not work. For these purposes, there are special formulations applied in the process of preparing wood for processing. Primers penetrate deep into the structure and form a waterproof film. At the same time, the consumption of paints and varnishes is significantly reduced. The finish coat is uniform and fits well.

Fireproofing is a general name for a group of materials intended for antiseptic treatment and protection of wooden structures from fire. Today, in most cases, such compositions are characterized by a complex effect, that is, they contain both fire retardants (fire-fighting components) and substances that prevent microorganisms and harmful insects from multiplying in the wood structure. Bioprotective products are manufactured in different options- surface compositions and impregnations that change or do not change the color of wood materials.

Oils are special agents for treating wooden surfaces, designed primarily to protect them from negative impact high humidity. Paints and varnishes work the same way, but oils differ in some essential features:

do not create an impermeable film on the surface;
do not change the shades and color of the processed products;
penetrate into the structure through capillaries, displacing moisture and air from the wood.

Now on sale you can find waxes and oils for wood different types- natural (linseed, tung), mineral, combined.

High-quality painting of a board or timber cannot be done without thorough preliminary preparation. Before painting, the surface must be cleaned of dust and dirt. Knots, tar and other defects should be removed, cracks, if necessary, putty special means... Particular attention should be paid to sanding surfaces, which will definitely affect the finished result.

The recommended air temperature during work should be approximately in the range from plus 5 to plus 30 degrees, humidity - no higher than 70-75 percent.
It is also necessary to understand that painting "wet" wood is strongly discouraged. The moisture content of the processed products should be no higher than 20 percent. Otherwise, the quality and durability of the coating suffers, moisture becomes clogged inside the wooden blank, with all the ensuing consequences.

It is very important to thoroughly prime the board or timber before painting / varnishing, we talked about the benefits of primers for wood above.

After the first layer has dried, it makes sense to grind it with a fine sandpaper in order to remove the lint.

It is imperative to maintain a time interval between approaches so that the layers have time to dry completely.

Work should be carried out on a wet-on-wet basis, preferably at a medium pace. Haste and delay can be harmful.

As a painting tool, you can use brushes, rollers, spray guns. But sometimes the product can only be applied with the help of special equipment, for example, a paint and varnish gun, this will always be indicated in the instructions for use.

Always (!) Before buying a varnish or paint and before using paintwork materials - you need to carefully read the instructions for use. And, of course, strictly follow it.

Timber houses are popular to this day. They are environmentally friendly, relatively inexpensive, and thanks to modern protective compounds also durable. It doesn't matter what kind building materials a building was erected - a bar, a log or a glued bar, external facades require a protective coating and antiseptic treatment. This applies not only to new houses, but also to old ones that require renovation. The article will focus on how to paint correctly wooden house outside.

Next, we will consider in detail the reasons due to which it is necessary to restore the paintwork. wooden house outside, the types of compounds that are suitable for outdoor work on wood and the technology of painting a wooden house outside with your own hands.

Causes of wood aging

Wood is a material with a living structure. Even a growing tree grows old over time and becomes rotten, while in a felled tree, these processes occur much faster. Untreated material already in one season loses its original gloss, turning gray. Therefore, in order to maintain an aesthetic appearance and to protect the wood itself, such houses require regular processing.

Atmospheric influence... This is the sun, rains and temperature changes. They make the structure wooden facade coarser, reducing elasticity and changing its color from yellow to gray. Due to the frequent expansion and contraction with changes in moisture, cracks appear, aggravating the aging process.
Decay and mold... They arise in places where they accumulate the largest number moisture - in cracks, over time, passing to the entire surface. Mold is easy to notice even in the initial stages, since most often it is of various formations. gray-blue sometimes black. These stains do not significantly affect the quality of the wood structure, but are harmful to health. But the further decay caused by them is already dangerous and requires immediate intervention in the form of staining with special compounds.

Bark beetles... They can appear even in new houses, if during the construction the wane was not removed qualitatively or the material of low quality was used (for example, for the roof lathing). They can spoil wood imperceptibly for many years. It is very difficult to get rid of them.

Advice: it is especially important to take care of high-quality protection of the facade of a wooden house if it is located near a large body of water or near highways with heavy traffic.

The choice of paint color for the house outside

This is an important question, because the chosen color will influence the mood and satisfaction from the work done. It is most convenient to do this directly in the store, where wood samples are presented, painted in different shades. When ordering paint over the Internet, the monitor may distort the real color.

Looking through the color options for wooden buildings in a magazine, there is often a feeling of delight, however, when choosing a color for their home, most come to a dead end, not knowing what to choose. A few tips will help here:

at first it is worth deciding whether the whole house will be repainted or only it individual elements... In the latter case, the color of the dye should be in harmony with the existing tone;
some cottage settlements require the houses to be similar in appearance, which means that the color should be combined with neighboring houses;
the color of the composition applied to the wood can be very different when artificial lighting store and street light. Therefore, many consultants recommend purchasing a small jar of dye (often, upon request, I can tint a very small volume especially for the customer) and paint some element on the facade. This will allow you to accurately determine the option.

When choosing a shade for a home, you need to build on the environment. For example, in a pine forest, houses with warm shades wood facades, and for a light birch grove it is better to choose gray tones in the Scandinavian style.

Of the basic rules, it is worth remembering the main thing - light shades, and in particular White color, visually increase the size wooden cottage, and here dark colors on the contrary, they decrease.

Choosing paint for painting at home

Despite the fact that the modern construction market is filled with all kinds of paints and varnishes for wood, the choice of its characteristics is rather scarce. Despite the fact that some formulations are widely advertised, while others are practically unknown, their components are similar. Over the past decades, no fundamentally new ones have appeared. colorants e.g. classic oil paint famous brand Tikkurila has been produced without significant changes for over 70 years. This suggests that while promising advertisements for new colorants have unprecedented durability, it should not be taken at face value.

Oil paints for wood... Most often it is more a budget option for painting the wooden facade of the house. Their main advantage is that they are able to penetrate quite deeply into the structure of wood, making it resistant to negative impact atmospheric conditions... But in order for the house to always look aesthetically pleasing, this coating needs to be updated every 5 years or more often, depending on the conditions of the region. Another disadvantage is low resistance to ultraviolet radiation. This means that the south side of the building will lose color saturation faster (of course, this only applies to bright colors). Dry oil-based formulations take a long time to dry. Even in sunny and warm weather, it takes several hours. Therefore, so that dust does not adhere to new facades, you need to choose calm weather for work.
Acrylate paints for wood. This is nai the best way dye for the wooden facade of the house. This is primarily due to their ability to create a reliable vapor-permeable coating. That is, after application, a layer is formed that can breathe, like wood. Moreover, even after solidification, alkyd paints remain elastic enough not to crack when the wood dries seasonally. All this allows us to extend the performance up to 8-10 years without the need for new repairs.

Covering wood preservative... They are based on an acrylate-alkyd composition. This is a relatively recent product type, but with a number of advantages, thanks to which it is gaining popularity. This composition is able to make cheap wood look like an expensive material. That allows you to save money during construction, when you want to achieve a respectable result inexpensively. In addition, such antiseptics retain their external appearance for more than 10 years without tinting.
Varnishes, stains, azure... If expensive materials were chosen for the construction of a wooden house, then you should opt for a colorless and durable coating. They will give the surface a gloss without distorting the color, but only slightly change the shade and completely show the beautiful texture of the natural material. If desired, they can be tinted, in which case the color saturation will depend on the number of layers applied.

When asking the question, what is the best way to paint a house, most rely on a combination of price / quality. This is how you can make a rough overview of the most famous manufacturers:

Budget paints. These include economy options, the cost of which does not exceed 100-150 rubles / kg. These are Senezh, Aquatex, Teksturol.
Average price category... Their price ranges from 250-350 rubles / kg. The most famous are Tikkurila and Belinka.
Advantage paint- from 400 rubles / kg and more. These are foreign manufacturers such as Woodwork and Johnestones.

If painted new house, then the choice of paint is not limited by anything and depends only on the preferences of the owner. It's another matter if produced renovation work previously painted wooden facade. In this case, it is necessary to paint with the same composition that was applied before. But there is a small nuance, if the wall was painted with oil paint, then with preliminary treatment it is allowed to apply acrylic on it.
If before this work was carried out by other owners, then first you need to determine the type of paint. With a sharp clerical knife, cut off a piece of the composition or make an incision and look: if it breaks easily and crumbles, it means that it is oil paint, if it has sufficient elasticity to roll it into a roll, it is acrylate.
It is better to paint on a cloudy day, when there is no bright sun, but rain is not planned. This is due to the fact that when direct hits sun rays on a freshly painted wooden façade, paint may dry unevenly, forming streaks.

You should beware of purchasing products that have appeared on the construction market quite recently. Even if the manufacturer specifies a warranty period of up to 15-20 years, it has not yet been possible to verify this in practice. But in any case, the manufacturer indicates it taking into account the fact that the wood was previously treated with antiseptic and preparations and primed. Without this, the service life is sharply reduced.
When buying, it is also important to pay attention to opaque indicators. That is, the consumption of the composition per m2, therefore, a bank with a smaller volume can often cover a larger area than a cheaper analogue. This means that it is not always worth focusing on the price parameter "rubles / liter."

Painting of wooden houses. Preparatory work

Before you start painting a wooden house from the outside, you need to carry out preliminary preparation walls. For a new home, they consist of applying an antiseptic and a primer. But when renovating an old building, there will be much more work: sanding to good wood and processing cracks. These procedures will protect possible unevenness or peeling of old and new paint from each other.
The problem of the majority wooden houses is their seasonal "movement" leading to cracking of the paint if it does not have sufficient elasticity. Moisture penetrates the resulting cracks without hindrance, which leads to further destruction of the paintwork and the wood itself. In addition, mold that forms in such places has a detrimental effect on human health, causing lung diseases. The only exceptions are houses made of laminated veneer lumber, due to the production technology they do not form cracks and painting is needed for them only for aesthetic purposes.
Therefore, at first, with a metal spatula, roughly remove all exfoliated places and those that are easy to clean. After that, using a grinder with a special disc, the surface is cleaned to light and clean wood. This guarantees the durability of the repair.

Mold cracks are more convenient and cheapest to spray with the usual whiteness, which is sold in any hardware store. The concentration is taken 100%, that is, without dilution with water. Due to the pungent smell, even outdoors, work must be carried out in a respirator, goggles and gloves.

How to properly paint an old wooden house outside

Sometimes, after full sanding, the surface of the wood has a lot of jags and irregularities. It is advisable to smooth them with coarse sandpaper. Again, these scraper discs are sold for grinders, which greatly speeds up and simplifies the process. As a result, it turns out to achieve a fairly smooth surface.
The next step is to apply the primer. Today on sale you can find special primers for wood, which already have antiseptic additives. Thus, the work is cut in half. Doing this with a brush for a very long time, it is much more convenient to use a spray gun. In order not to buy for a one-time job, you can rent it. It is recommended to apply it in two layers.

Tip: for a more saturated color as a result of staining, the right amount of color is added to the primer so that it is as close as possible in color to the paint itself. So, if the house is painted in grey colour, then the primer should be gray. This is best done in the store where the composition was purchased.

They start painting only if the wood is completely dry. Having opened a new jar, the composition is thoroughly mixed for a couple of minutes so that it becomes homogeneous. For work, choose a wide brush with fine villi. It is best to buy a varnish brush, it will allow the paint to be applied most evenly. Work begins to be done from top to bottom, carefully making sure that no smudges form. The strokes are made horizontally along the grain of the wood.

When working with a spray gun, all the same requirements are followed. But with it, the paint lays down more evenly, and the consumption is reduced at the same time.
As a rule, applying one layer cannot avoid noticeable smudges, and the coating itself is not strong enough. For outdoor use, in addition to the primer coat, it is recommended to apply at least three coats of paint.

How to paint a wooden house outside video

Acrylic paints were introduced to the market half a century ago. It is safe to say that this is a real breakthrough in the construction and repair industry. Today this type of coating is preferred by most consumers.

The composition of this material is simple. Consists of three elements: resin (binder), water and coloring pigments. Those who are not yet familiar with this coating are interested in whether it is possible to paint a tree with it? The answer is undoubtedly yes. Moreover, this option has many advantages over similar formulations. How to paint a tree with acrylic paint and how to choose the right product?

Features of acrylic paints

It is ideal for painting wood surfaces. Thanks to huge choice tint palette, everyone can make their own design ideas in life. The material is environmentally friendly, so it can be applied to furniture, doors and windows, even in children's rooms.

After application, the coating does not emit toxic elements. In addition, the paint does not have a strong odor. Therefore, you can work with it in public places.

Another advantage of this material is fast drying (1-2 hours). This is an absolute plus for those who want to do the job quickly and at the same time with high quality.

In addition, there is no need to clean the instruments used in the painting process with solvents or other odorless compounds. It is enough to rinse them under running water.

Another important feature of acrylic is its long service life, which varies from 10 to 12 years (depending on the manufacturer). The coating is sufficiently stable that it makes it possible to use cleaning agents on the painted surface.

Acrylic paint protects a wooden product from ultraviolet rays (due to the resins contained in the composition), mechanical damage. It is water-repellent, breathable, resistant to temperatures, high and low humidity.

Acrylic coatings resist the formation of cracks and bubbles on the surface, have a high hiding power, which allows you to apply a minimum of layers.

Another distinctive feature is the ability to remove paint before it has set on the wood surface. After drying, a protective film forms on the painted products, which can only be removed by using special solvents.

Important: After processing the products with acrylic paint, it literally breathes. At the same time, the protection of wooden products from pests is ensured.

Are there any disadvantages?

Despite its many advantages, acrylic also has disadvantages:

The price for a quality product is very high.
If you store the paint for a long time, it can delaminate.
Too cheap acrylic paints can lose their color, especially under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

As you can see, the number of disadvantages is very small and they mainly relate to the quality of products. However, the existing drawbacks should still be considered if you want to paint the tree with acrylic paint.

Selection rules

The choice of a quality composition depends on which product is planned to be painted. If its location is indoors, then it is recommended to select a coating intended for indoor use. Such formulations create a smooth finish on furniture, interior doors and other decorative elements.

They do not fade for a long time and are considered absolutely harmless. Besides, acrylic coating for indoor spaces dries quickly, is easy to apply, does not have a pungent odor.

It's another matter if you need to paint objects on the street - external doors, windows, facades, etc. For this, it is recommended to select special coating made for external work. Both options differ in compositions. The latter includes special elements that resist atmospheric changes (consists of coloring pigments, fillers, fixers).

Such a composition ensures the reliability and strength of the coating, elasticity, protection from moisture and the sun, quick drying and a high degree of vapor permeability.

This composition can be applied both to a new product and to old structures made of wood (only before this, the surface must be carefully sanded).

It is preferable to store acrylic paint at a temperature not lower than 0 ͦ and not higher than 30 ͦ С.

Important! Stir and dilute before use.

How to apply acrylic to wood surfaces?

Before using this material, wood products should be prepared for the process. Especially when it comes to old surfaces. If the facade, window, door, furniture are new, then there is no need for preliminary processing. Acrylic can be applied immediately.

So, if there are cracks, depressions, irregularities in the product, then they should be repaired with a putty intended for wood. If you plan to use a light-colored coating, then it is preferable to select the appropriate shade of putty, otherwise you will have to apply several layers of paint to mask the contrast.

After it dries, you should carefully grind the surface with a grinder or sandpaper... It should be noted that in this case, you should be careful not to disturb the position of the fibers. Therefore, it is recommended to grind along their direction.

Next, the product should be cleaned of dust. To do this, you can use a vacuum cleaner or a damp sponge. Then you need to apply the primer. This will ensure low paint consumption and good adhesion of the surface to the base coat.

Important: Do not use a water based primer for outdoor products. It is better to purchase oil-based material for these purposes.

After the primer has dried, a decorative layer of acrylic paint is applied. If you plan to paint a door, furniture or window, it is better to use a natural brush. For voluminous work, it is recommended to purchase a roller.

It is important that outdoor structures are painted quickly after applying the primer. This is due to the fact that some types of soil are not susceptible to ultraviolet light and high temperatures (you can read about this in the instructions for use of the primer).

Painting wooden products with acrylic paint is the best option. And this applies not only to those that are inside the premises, but also located on the street. The main thing here is to choose the appropriate and high-quality material.

When you are going to update the appearance of a wood product or completely change it, adding more decorativeness and color, you have two ways: use paint or stain and varnish. Most inexpensive types of wood (alder, pine) can be refined, giving them the color of valuable wood species. But not only for the purpose of decoration, painting of wooden products is used. It allows you to protect the surface from various factors: protection from water, from fading under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, from fire and other problems.

Specificity of the choice of material

When choosing necessary material for wood processing, first, you need to decide on the purpose of painting. To renovate the facade of wooden houses or products that will be located on outdoors, it is necessary to select formulations that can withstand sudden changes in weather conditions.

Rains, baking sun, frost - all this has a destructive effect on the painted surface if you choose the wrong material. That is why they give preference to paints, because they are able to give the tree a presentable appearance that will last for a long time.

In turn, enamels or stains, which allow imitating the more valuable types of wood, are distinguished by a transparent structure (which makes it possible to emphasize the texture of the wood), but they are more susceptible to environmental influences. Therefore, they are best used for products that are inside the building.

Materials for painting wood

When you have decided on where the painted product will be used, you can proceed to the selection the right tool... There are several types of materials that allow you to decorate a tree:

Varnishes and stains (i.e. paints and varnishes) are aimed at protecting the surface from ultraviolet rays. In addition, the stain helps to reveal the structure of the wood, creating a darker shade;
The enamel forms an opaque protective layer that can withstand heavy loads;
Paints are created from several components (resin, drying oil, latex can be included), where pigment and solvent are always present. Provides protection against abrasion and moisture.

Classification of paints

Paints come in several varieties:

acrylic;
alkyd;
oil.

The most inexpensive formulations are alkyd. They form a film on the surface of wooden products, which repels water, but due to the fact that the paint does not penetrate deeply into the pores of the tree, the coating does not last so long. Positive trait alkyd compounds - their resistance to frost up to -30.

The classic option is to use. It is cheap, has excellent adhesion and protective properties, but has a number of significant disadvantages:

The compositions are made on drying oil, therefore they can create smudges.
Complete drying occurs only after a day.
They have a strong odor that can stand indoors for up to a week.
They completely hide the structure of wood, creating a glossy finish on its surface.

Compositions with acrylics are the most successful type of materials. Appreciated given view for environmental friendliness: for people, such paint is convenient because it dries quickly, but does not smell, and at the same time there is positive feature for wood - do not block the pores, due to which the product "breathes". There is a large palette of colors, and the paint itself lasts long enough.

Preparatory stage before painting

Before you deal with the technology of painting wooden products, you need to prepare them appropriately so that the paint lays down evenly and holds firmly.

The main stages of painting a tree

The very first action preparatory phase Is a cleanup from old paint... To peel off a layer, you can use grinder, construction hair dryer, which allows you to soften the layer, which is then easily removed, or cleaning agents containing reagents, which help to quickly separate the paint.

Further, the surface must be degreased - a solvent is applied, which at the same time will wash away dust and greasy stains. If your product has knots or cracks, it is necessary to treat the surface with a putty until it is even. The third stage involves priming, which will help the paint to adhere smoothly. After applying a thin layer of primer, they are passed with an abrasive, grinding, and allowed to dry completely.

Painting process

Carpentry work, depending on the choice of material for painting, is carried out by different methods. The paint application technology has several secrets to achieve the perfect result:

buy two types of brushes (or a roller, if you prefer) - one with a wide surface, at least 60 cm, and an angled one, not wide;
if the bristles of the brush are too stiff, they can be softened by placing them in water and wrinkling them with your hands before use;
do not start applying paint from the corner, there will be drops and smudges;
move the brush at an angle of 75 degrees, so you can adjust the pressure;
not too much paint needs to be collected on the brush so that it can be distributed evenly, in a thin layer;
if flaws are found after drying, they are removed with sanding paper, and then a second layer is applied to the entire surface of the product.

Use of paints and varnishes

The staining process is carried out either with a foam rubber swab or with a brush. The composition is applied in one layer, allowed to dry and the procedure is repeated as many times until the desired texture is achieved. To fix the stain, as well as self-protection of wooden products, paint with varnish in four layers. But before applying the third, the surface must be sanded, then varnish is applied, and the product is dried for several days.

When you choose paints to decorate wooden furniture in the house (shelves, cabinets, armchairs, etc.), please note that latex is not present in the composition. This is due to the fact that the color will be too soft and the layer can easily peel off.

How you can paint a cabinet with your own hands,.

To make one painting last for a long time, you can use modifiers that are added to the paint - they help to make the composition lay down more evenly.