Paint for walls Tikkurila: features of choice

In addition to wall decoration with wallpapering, interior coloring is often used. Wall paint provides the freedom to choose with its diverse color palette, ease of application to the surface and the ability to quickly repaint to a different color. In the Russian market, Tikkurila occupies a special place among paints and varnishes.

The quality of the result, the type of interior in general and the service life depend on the selection of material for finishing. Such important features as durability and safety of dyes are primarily determined by its composition. Depending on it, there are several main types of Tikkuril paint with different characteristics, on the basis of which the necessary variant is selected.

• The water emulsion composition It is popular in the building materials market due to its valuable characteristics. Its advantages include light and reliable staining of different types of surfaces, lack of reaction to alkali and fire safety. In addition, the finish coating with the right painting has a beautiful appearance, and the price pleases buyers. Tikkuril's emulsion paint can be applied only to a wall previously painted with a similar composition or a clean surface, which is a minor drawback.
• Alkyd composition paints Tikkurila is divided into enamel and oily. But the latter are not used for wall decoration due to the presence of linseed oil in them. But the enamel variety is suitable for these purposes due to its resistance to UV rays and high drying rate. Especially well, it shows its characteristics on wooden surfaces.

• Silicate paints have many specific features that distinguish them from other species. First of all, it is resistant to the occurrence of fungus and mold, heat resistance and water repellency.Unfortunately, due to the presence of alkali and a poor palette, the work and selection of colors becomes difficult.
• Adhesive group the budget and at the same time the lowest in moisture resistance. It differs in simplicity of drawing and environmentally friendly structure. But it has a significant drawback: in poorly ventilated rooms, mold forms on the painted surface.

In addition to the specific features discussed above, there are several main criteria that can be met for the paint:

• easy application;
• quick-drying composition;
• no sharp odor;
• durability and long service life.

Any building materials must comply with safety standards, especially if they are used for interior decoration of the apartment. All types of paints and varnishes from Tikkurila are environmentally friendly and harmless.In addition, in their assortment there are such types of paints as latex, pva and acrylic. They are considered the most suitable for residential use due to their safe composition and vapor permeability.

The vapor permeability property ensures the maintenance of comfortable humiditytherefore, such finishing materials can be used in bathrooms. A safe composition involves the use of harmless components. Tikkurila paint does not provoke allergies in adults and children, which is confirmed by numerous tests.

Before buying, you need to make sure that the paint will endure long-term operation in the apartment, that is, it can endure the influence of ultraviolet rays and weak mechanical effects. In addition, the surface must be cleaned, which means that it must be resistant to detergents. Tikkurila Euro Pesto 10 copes with frequent washing. The resulting washable surface is not subject to even strong cleaning agents.

The choice of finishing materials not least depends on the type of room. The bathroom needs moisture-resistant, for the kitchen - heat-resistant, for the bedroom - safe and vapor-permeable, and for the hallway - wear-resistant materials.

Tikkurila paint can satisfy every need of buyers:

• Euro 3 is perfect for children and hospitals;
• Remontti Assa is used in places where constant cleaning is necessary, for example, in the kitchen;
• Finngard is often used to paint the walls of shops and supermarkets.

The shade of the future coverage - another selection criterion - is determined depending on the degree of illumination of the room. On the one hand, bright rooms need special protection from the sun's rays. On the other - for them you can use a different palette: from white to graphite. Conversely, poorly lit small rooms are best painted in bright warm colors. And with good artificial lighting, the choice of color is not limited to anything.

The choice of color is also influenced by the style direction of the interior and the general purpose of the room.Brown shades in the bedroom give comfort, comfort and tranquility. Yellow accents in the kitchen will energize and cheer up in the morning. Neutral tones are often used as the main tone, the easiest to combine with them are other colors.

An important criterion often forgotten is the presence of brilliance. Glossy paint looks spectacular and is able to reflect light, thereby making the room brighter. But, unlike her, matte hides the irregularities and roughness of the walls. Professional designers are able to harmoniously combine these two opposing characteristics and create an interesting design.

Here are examples of Tikkurila products that comply with all the above recommendations and have excellent reviews:

• Siro Mat refers to a matte finish that contains mostly light shades in the lineup;
• Taika collected in her palette gold and silver shades with a glossy effect;
• Magnetic is used for decorative coloring in matte deep gray color;
• Joker is used to paint plastered walls in saturated bright colors.

In conclusion, it can be noted that you should not save when choosing paint for walls, but also do not need to pay.It is best to contact a specialized store where you can help with any question. After all, competent choice of this product will allow you to enjoy the view of the room for a long time.

You will find out how to combine Tikkurila wall paints in the next video.