How to choose exterior paint for outdoor woodwork?

Paint is a popular finishing material in the design of facades of buildings. If you correctly approach the choice of a composition, the cottage, country house or a small cottage will look aesthetically pleasing, attractive and will retain their outer charm for a long time.

Modern manufacturers offer several varieties of facade paints. Today we will talk about how to choose the perfect option for outdoor woodwork.

Facade paint is a finishing material that must be not only attractive, but also wear-resistant. On the modern construction market, high-quality coloring mixtures for the decoration of wooden bases are presented.

Distinctive characteristics of exterior paints are the following parameters:

• They prevent the absorption of water and moisture into the tree.Due to this characteristic, the noble material does not swell and does not lose its shape if it comes into contact with water.

• Choosing a high-quality facade paint, you will save wooden bases from premature aging.
• In addition, most facade paints on wood prevent the formation of mold or fungus on it, adversely affecting not only the appearance of the house, but also the structure of natural material. Also, using a reliable coloring composition, you will save wood from pests, which, as a rule, are not so easy to get rid of.

• Facade paint is designed to protect the wooden base from the negative influence of sunlight. Without such a finish, a tree can quickly crack and crack under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
• If you want to achieve a unique design effect, then you should choose a facade paint that will emphasize an attractive tree structure. Due to this characteristic, such compositions are very popular among customers.
• A tree trimmed with high-quality and beautiful paint will not suffer from climate change.

• Painted facade is not afraid of abrasion.
• Facade paints, as a rule, are cold-resistant and are not afraid of temperature surges.

A wide range of these products allows consumers to choose the version they like without much difficulty and long searches.

Today, there are several types of paints, designed for exterior decoration. Each of them has its own distinctive characteristics. Let's get to know them better.

Acrylic paints on a tree are made on a water basis. They have good performance characteristics. They can easily finish the facade of the building independently, without attracting professionals.

As for the composition of such mixtures, in addition to water, they also contain coloring pigments and special additives that make them more wear-resistant and durable. The binding element in this case is acrylic.

Such painting enamels can be diluted and applied to wooden walls with an airbrush. In addition, they are perfect for both exterior and interior decorating.

Ideally exactly acrylic paints fall on the base of a material such as MDF. Also to similar compositions can be safely addressed in the decoration of the walls of concrete. If your house is built of aerated concrete, it is advisable to stop your choice on a light primer and make its application with the help of an airbrush.

Many consumers stop exactly on acrylic dye mixtures, since their color can be changed. For example, it is possible to dilute usual white enamel color. In such cases, the color scheme may change beyond recognition. Also for a more neat and attractive design it is necessary to apply acrylic paint in several layers, otherwise undrawn areas will be evident and spoil the appearance of the building as a whole.

Acrylic facade paints are wear resistant and durable. However, they are quite expensive, so many consumers refuse to buy them in favor of alternative options.

These paints also belong to the category of water-based. They are no less popular than common acrylic versions. Such compositions have the following positive qualities:

• not afraid of abrasion;
• they are not afraid of exposure to sunlight: they do not fade or crack, being under their influence;
• have a rather elastic layer.

In the composition of these dye mixtures are special acrylic resins. These components expand the list of performance characteristics of paints.

In addition, latex water-based mixtures have various synthetic additives, due to which the appearance of the painted wooden surface becomes very neat and slightly rough look.

Alkyd paint is perfect for a wooden facade. Apply similar compounds for a long time, because they look beautiful, attracting the attention of low-key brilliance. Also, the popularity and popularity of these mixtures due to their quick drying, which does not have to wait too long.

The composition of alkyd paints contains the following elements:

• film former latex and resin;
• solvent;
• titanium dioxide acts as a pigment;
• special fillers;
• additives to give the composition durability, durability and elasticity.

As a rule, alkyd paints have a fairly smooth and saturated color. After applying to the wall, these mixtures form a thin but durable protective film that protects wood from moisture, moisture, sunlight and other negative environmental factors.

Despite its popularity and excellent performance, alkyd mixtures have their own weaknesses, which include:

• low vapor permeability;
• minimum frost resistance;
• unpleasant and pungent odor that does not fade even after the paint dries.

The wooden house can be painted with oil paint. As part of these finishing materials there are special binders, as well as colored pigment. As a binding element, as a rule, in such mixtures acts as a linseed oil.

As for the coloring pigment, its function is performed by the mineral fine dispersion powder, which is not subject to dissolution in the binder component.

The pigment in this case is heavier than the binding element, so at the bottom of the package with paint you can often notice a rather dense sediment. Before you start working with the coloring mixture, it must be thoroughly mixed.

The main characteristics of oil facade paints are the following parameters:

• Good adhesion with a wooden base.
• Low resistance to sunlight. It is because of this that the surface painted with oil paint can quickly fade in the sun and lose its beautiful shine. Experts recommend for the facade works to choose coloring mixtures of lighter tones, since burnout will be less noticeable on them.

• Unpleasant and fairly persistent smell. For this reason, working with her can be difficult. Some home masters say that in the process of finishing work they were very sick and even got dizzy. Unfortunately, these odors disappear soon.
• It dries for a very long time, therefore it is recommended to apply it on a wooden facade only in dry and calm weather, otherwise dust and other contaminants will adhere to the substrate.
• It can serve only 6-7 years.If the facade is in adverse climatic conditions, then this period may be much less.

As a rule, the consumption of ink mixture per 1 m2 is indicated in liters or kilograms directly on the package or box. However, it should be borne in mind that this indicator may be indicated in a fairly wide range.

Experts say that in the case of planed wood consumption of the dye composition will be much less. If the facade was painted before, then the amount of mixture spent is reduced even more.

If you plan to apply paint in several layers (this is especially important when it comes to acrylic blend), then each subsequent layer will differ in lower consumption than the previous layer. If you need to calculate the total consumption of dye, then you need to calculate it as the ratio of the area of ​​the facade to the consumption per 1 sq. M. It is recommended to leave a small reserve (about 5%).

Currently, the market of finishing materials is literally overflowing with well-known and little-known manufacturers, producing exterior paints. Let us consider in more detail the most popular and high-quality firms.

The range of this manufacturer has high-quality paints for interior and exterior use. An attractive and reliable mixture can be selected both for the facade of the building and for the fence, gazebos, terraces and even garden furniture.

The main advantage of Osmo products is its environmentally friendly composition.. With the help of such paint and varnish compositions, you can make the facade of the house not only attractive and aesthetic, but also more durable and durable. The exterior wood of Osmo is protected from sunburn and moisture / moisture penetration.

Yaroslavsky paints "Bright" form a breathable coating on wooden walls, which is applied very easily and is fairly even. Also worth noting is the durability of the dye mixtures of this company and the possibility of tinting according to the color catalog.

Front paints "Bright" do not have a strong odor and are not afraid of temperature changes or negative atmospheric influences.

A few words about the paint TIKKURILA Vinkha, see below in the video.

Facade paints of this manufacturer are produced not only for ordinary private houses and cottages, but also for buildings with a high operational load.The company has an acrylic and organic mixture. However, water-based compositions are considered the most popular because they are environmentally friendly, breathable and wear-resistant.

A few words about the popular paint Tikkurila will learn from the following video.

To finish the facades of private houses and cottages, consumers most often buy water-based coloring mixtures. The choice of these dyes due to their environmental friendliness and attractive appearance.

Also, buyers were pleased with the durability of such products and the ease of their application due to the presence in the composition of special additives. However, many were disappointed by the high price of such paints.

Alkyd paints have good properties, but they do not tolerate low temperatures.

On walls with such coatings mold or fungus may occur, since they do not differ in vapor permeability. More often, customers speak positively of these dyes, but many have had problems at least once with the appearance of the defects mentioned. In addition, people note the impressive consumption of such paint in the process of applying and long drying.

As for oil paints, they are used a little less. First of all, many buyers refuse to buy them because of the strong and persistent smell, as well as a rather long drying. But these paints are inexpensive and have an attractive luster (albeit short-lived).

The choice of exterior paint for exterior woodwork must be approached very responsibly. Buy only high quality and reliable mixes. Second-grade dyes quickly come into disrepair and spoil the look of the house.

In the selection of outdoor paint should be based on the following criteria:

• Weatherproof. Buy only those facade paints that are not afraid of rain and snowfall, as well as temperature drops. Low-quality composition will manifest itself in the first winter - will begin to crack and even crumble.
• UV Resistance. Get front paints that are resistant to aggressive sunlight. If the mixture does not possess such properties, then it will quickly lose brightness, and the wooden base under it will dry out and crack.

• Durability and Reliability. Select only those facade paints that have a large margin of safety. Otherwise, the coating will not last long.
• Long service life. In order not to repaint the wooden base many times, durable coloring mixtures should be chosen. As a rule, the service life of the paint is indicated on the packaging or in the product passport. The lower the quality of the composition, the less it will last.

• The presence of antiseptic additives. Even if you previously treated wooden walls with special protective coatings, experts still recommend using modern facade paints, equipped with special additives that prevent the decomposition of natural material, as well as protecting it from insects.
• Manufacturer. Refer only to well-known manufacturers whose products have received many positive feedback from consumers. Do not look for too cheap paints, especially if we are talking about acrylic variants, since they can be of poor quality and short-lived.