≡× MENU

• Interior
• Window
• Walls
• Projects
• The buildings

How to paint a wall in a room with decorative paint. DIY decorative painting of walls. Types of decorative paints

Painting walls is a suitable solution for quickly refreshing the interior. But a monochromatic finish sometimes seems boring, so many people refuse this method room decoration. There is a way out: there are modern design ideas for painting walls that will make the interior unique without extra costs.

Preparing the walls

Painting the walls in an apartment is easy to do with your own hands. The painting technology itself is quite simple, but the result will please you only when quality training surfaces. If wallpaper can hide minor imperfections and defects, then paint, especially matte paint, will only highlight them. Only textured materials can hide pits and small irregularities, but ordinary paints cannot do this. Wall problems will be especially noticeable when good lighting: They will immediately catch your eye.

To prepare the walls for decorative finishing, you need to do the following:

• clean the base from the old coating, especially from smooth paints;
• repair all defects and putty if necessary;
• sand the walls well;
• apply primer in 2-3 layers.

You can start painting only when all layers of the rough finish are completely dry, otherwise the paint will apply unevenly and will not last long.

Painting tools

You can apply paint in any way: brush, roller, spray. On small surfaces, it is preferable to use a roller, which gives good results and is inexpensive. Also, depending on the chosen design option, stencils, sponges, fabric rollers, various spatulas, and hard brushes may be required.

Types of paint

Interesting ideas for decorating walls can be done using a variety of paints. There are several types of materials on sale that are suitable for indoor walls and have a rich color palette. The properties of paints vary depending on their composition.

Acrylic paints

Such materials are most often used in finishing works because they have the best price/quality ratio and a large assortment shades for tinting (about 1000 tones). Acrylic paints are fireproof, do not harm health and environment, strengthen the walls. Finishing with such material will last a long time, because it will not be subject to destruction from temperature changes. You should not use acrylic paints in very damp rooms: they are not highly moisture resistant.

Latex paints

Typically, such materials are purchased for rooms with high humidity. After application, they form a durable protective film that protects the walls from water and damage. Latex paints are environmentally friendly, odorless, fireproof, and dry quickly. When thickened, they can be diluted with water. Unfortunately, the color range of such materials is less extensive; they are usually tinted in soft colors. They can reproduce under the film harmful microorganisms(mold fungi), therefore it is advisable to apply a primer with antiseptic additives to the walls before painting.

Water-based paints

These materials have the lowest cost, are completely harmless, are breathable, and do not disturb the indoor microclimate. They are considered the most popular for painting walls because they are economical in consumption, are sold everywhere and can be tinted in any color. The downside is the need for frequent renewal, the speed of rinsing.

Alkyd and oil paints

Alkyd paints produce bright, rich tones, they are very durable, not susceptible to scratches, and are suitable even for wet areas, serve for long term. The paints have a significant drawback: they are harmful to health until they dry completely, as they contain toxic organic solvents.

Oil paints are now practically not used in interior finishing work. They take a very long time to dry, give an unnatural-looking coating, have huge consumption and high cost.

Silicone paint

This material is well suited for walls with slight unevenness. It is able to fill small cracks and holes, visually leveling the surface and giving it an attractive appearance. Silicone-based paints prevent the growth of fungi and have excellent water-repellent properties. The downside is the high cost of paints, which is why they are used less often in decoration than acrylic and water-based paints.

Silicate paint

Such materials contain pigments and liquid glass. They are perfect for concrete, plastered walls in dry rooms, in conditions high humidity and unstable temperature conditions are not used. Silicate paints are fireproof, have a high degree of vapor permeability, and their coating will withstand more than 10 years of operation.

Acrylic-vinyl paint

The composition contains acrylic dispersion and polyvinyl acetate, which is the basis of PVA glue. The paint is considered budget-friendly and is widely used for interior decoration premises. The material has quite a lot of disadvantages. It does not belong to the category of wear-resistant coatings, does not tolerate humidity and temperature changes, and requires ideal smooth walls, otherwise all the defects will be visible on them.

Acrylic latex paint

By adding latex, this acrylic paint becomes more beautiful, matte, and allows you to obtain a durable coating that is resistant to moisture. The material is characterized by high decorative and performance qualities.

Structural paint

This paintwork material is characterized by increased viscosity and the presence of special particles in its composition, which allows it to give the wall an unusual texture. The paint may be acrylic, silicone or mineral base. It is non-toxic, odorless, has excellent water resistance, and the painted coating can be washed with SMS.

The material masks base defects, lasts a very long time, allows you to make an original drawing on the wall and show your imagination. The paint is applied with a sponge, a hard textured roller with teeth, a special comb or a spatula. Disadvantages - high price and the need for certain work skills.

Advantages of decorative paints

Using paints as decoration for residential premises has a lot of advantages:

• high service life when compared with wallpaper or different types of plaster;
• absence of joints, cracks, creation of a perfectly smooth coating;
• a large assortment of colors, shades, the ability to choose any desired tone;
• moisture resistance (for some paints), they are even used in the kitchen and bathroom;
• no need to clean the paint layer if you want to change the color (repeated applications over the old coating are possible);
• environmentally friendly, safe, they are used in children's rooms, in residential areas for allergy sufferers and those suffering from lung diseases;
• Suitable for all types of substrates: concrete, brick, plaster, plasterboard.

Painting walls in an apartment: design techniques

The easiest way is to paint the wall entirely in one color, but this method may seem boring. It's better to choose a fashionable one design option coloring, because a huge number of such techniques have been developed.

Textured coloring

This finishing method combines various methods decorating one surface. The result is a coating with a unique texture and interesting shades. Due to different locations strokes and overlay of tones can mask minor defects in the base, which will reduce the time for its preparation.

Frottage

No special experience is required to implement this technique. First, you need to paint a section of the wall, then, before the paint is completely dry, take a piece of paper or cellophane, make a lump out of it and blot the wall. You can make regular prints or ones that overlap each other. For frottage, you should choose thick paints that dry longer and the prints on them will be more obvious.

Sponging

This is another way to create a textured surface. In this case, thick paint is applied with a sponge or brush, resulting in an interesting texture. It is best to choose water-based paints in pastel colors to visually increase the dimensions of the room.

Using a fabric roller

You can buy a fabric roller or make it yourself: wrap a regular tool in a lint-free cloth in the form of a rope. By taking rough textiles, you can get an interesting effect that looks especially beautiful in a nursery or bedroom. The procedure will be as follows:

• paint the walls in a neutral tone;
• wait for it to dry;
• prepare paint of a different, darker shade;
• moisten the rope on the roller with paint;
• paint the walls in different directions at once.

Ornament

You can make the ornament on any wall that has already been painted in the base color. First, you should draw it with a pencil, then paint it over with other paints with a brush.

Color combination

To paint the walls, you can use 2 colors or more - if desired. The main thing is that they harmonize well with each other, so it is better to test the painting in advance on paper. To visually raise the ceiling, more is applied to the lower part dark colors, the top of the walls is decorated with light colors.

It is better not to use paint that is too dark: it will irritate and depress a person.

Gradient and ombre Gradient – interesting technique

coloring in which different shades of the same color are used. You should start from the bottom, taking darker tones. The gradient can use 3 or more colors, if desired. Ombre is a technique similar to a gradient, only the shades here smoothly transition into each other from saturated to light.

Borders To combine with each other When painting, you don’t have to be a professional painter or artist. To obtain even borders, lay a strip of tape in the desired direction, and after the paint has dried, remove it.

You can also make the boundaries clearer and more distinct with the help of slats, borders, moldings, beams, and mosaics. These same devices will help hide ready-made joints that are uneven.

Stippling This method involves painting walls with the effect of an old, shabby surface. First, the wall is covered with the chosen paint, then a contrasting colored glaze is applied on top and randomly brushed over it with a wide brush. Additionally, you can touch the round wall paint brush

while the glaze layer has not yet hardened. As a result, the coating will look like an old one.

Skin effect

• Typically this method is used in the office and hall. After painting, it will appear that the wall is covered with leather. To apply the paint you will need a suede brush and a piece of suede. The order of work is as follows:
• cover the base with latex paint of any color;
• separately mix darker latex paint and glaze;
• apply the mixture with a regular brush to a certain area of ​​the wall;
• wet the suede brush with water, squeeze it out, and lightly touch the base, making streaks;
• apply a piece of damp suede to the area - this will help leave a “leather” pattern;

Treat the entire wall in small parts in this way.

Venetian plaster effect

This method gives an excellent effect, however, it requires a serious investment of time. You need to pour latex paint into a large container and sprinkle a little dry pigment on one side. Next, you need to mix the pigment in only ½ of the mass so that the rest remains light. Then take light paint on a plastic spatula and apply it like plaster. Make a dark stroke nearby. After the appearance of multiple dark and light spots, you need to move the spatula along the wall to obtain a coating with streaks. As the paint dries, it is sanded with fine sandpaper and coated with a special wax composition.

Horizontal division

This technique visually expands the room. It involves the use of a horizontal dividing strip. It is best to decorate the bottom of the wall in a darker tone, and the top in a light tone, although various experiments are possible. A border is placed between different shades of paint.

Horizontal and vertical stripes Narrow vertical stripes It is very important to choose well-combined shades, otherwise the room will seem pretentious. You can also paint several horizontal stripes along the walls, which will visually expand the boundaries of the space.

Stencils

The use of stencils allows you to obtain original designs and ornaments even without artistic abilities. Templates are sold in stores, or you can make them yourself by printing or drawing. Afterwards, the stencil is fixed in the desired place on the wall and glued masking tape and paint the central elements in required color or different shades.

Divorces

Making stains is as easy as shelling pears - to do this, you just need to randomly move a paint brush over a still wet wall on which paint of the required color has been applied.

What color and style to choose

In order for the room to evoke only pleasant emotions after painting, you need to choose the right colors or their combinations. It's better to strive for own desires

• , and not follow fashion, because it changes almost every year. Here are the most popular paint colors and their purposes: white – ideal for ceilings, small rooms
• , visually expands the boundaries;
• beige is a very popular color, suitable for all types of interiors, looks better in combination with contrasting tones;
• black - reduces space, is used only as an accent, otherwise it will make the room gloomy;
• gray – looks stylish, gives coziness, can become a background for walls, but definitely requires dilution with more “cheerful” tones;
• red is an aggressive color, used in interiors with caution, practically not used in bedrooms and children’s rooms;

• yellow is an excellent color for creating bright spots and diluting a boring environment, especially recommended for northern rooms;
• orange – gives a feeling of warmth, harmony, encourages communication, is popular in the living room and kitchen;
• brown is a classic color in the interior; beige and peach shades go well with it;
• blue – gives a feeling of relaxation, tranquility, sets the mood for relaxation, its light shades are well suited for the bedroom; purple – used accentuated, as in dark version
• may cause a feeling of fatigue;

green – calms, gives a feeling of closeness to nature, suitable for the living room, bedroom.

1. Modern. Usually walls are painted in one or two shades; a popular combination of rich tones with white and beige colors is popular. Stripes and ornaments on the walls work well. The palette should be unobtrusive.
2. Minimalism. Monochromatic coloring is used in colors such as blue, gray, white. Textured paints and moldings are used.
3. Loft. Typically the design includes brown, gray, black tones. Often a wall painted to resemble brick is introduced.
4. Classic. The interior can be decorated in any color, preferably pastel colors with ornaments, monograms, and gilding.

1. Provence. Blue, lilac, mint tones, pink and peach shades. The walls can be plain or striped; artistic painting is popular.
2. Country. Stone textures, mustard, white, brown tones, antique effects and whitewash are used.

Modern wall painting ideas

Interesting design techniques by painting walls can be introduced into the interior of any room: from the kitchen to the nursery.

Living room

This room can become a real platform for the implementation creative ideas. The walls can be painted in several matching or contrasting tones, and different textured finishing materials are used.

Bedroom

The atmosphere here should be calm and peaceful. It is necessary to select only neutral, pleasing tones that are close to natural. It is better to avoid too rich shades. Stencils, stripes, various unpretentious ornaments, as well as an accent wall are well suited for bedroom design.

Kitchen

The kitchen uses paints that are easy to clean and have moisture-repellent properties. It is better to paint the walls in calm, discreet tones, and select the furniture in a contrasting color.

Children's

Drawings, stripes, numbers, other pictures, as well as areas made with slate paint look great in a child's room.

They can be made bright, while the walls themselves are better painted in a neutral color.

Hallway The corridor is often painted using ombre or gradient techniques, while too dark tones are not used here due to the lack of windows. You can combine painting with plaster or decorative stone. For visual expansion

rooms use the method of horizontal stripes.

Bathroom and toilet

Wet rooms are painted only with water-resistant materials, but areas that will be regularly exposed to water are best tiled. Combinations of white with orange, blue, and yellow are traditional for the bathroom.

Open balconies are painted with materials for exterior work, closed ones - with water-based emulsion, acrylic and latex paints with the addition of antiseptics. Most often, a cold palette of shades is used here to reduce the intensity of natural light.

Combination with other materials

It happens that in one room the paint is combined with other types of decoration. This helps make the design approach more creative.

Wallpaper and painting

Usually only one is decorated with paint or wallpaper, accent wall, and the others are finished with the second material. Some wallpapers can be used for painting, which will also serve as an interesting solution for a bedroom, office, or living room.

Photo wallpaper and painting

If one wall is covered with photo wallpaper, the rest can be painted. In this case, it is not recommended to use intricate painting techniques, since the photo panel already attracts enough attention.

Plastering and painting

Decorative plasters are covered with paint so that the walls are embossed and evenly colored. You can also combine “bark beetle”, other types of textured plasters and painted walls in the interior of a bathroom or hallway.

Wood and painting

Wooden walls trimmed with panels, clapboard, timber look good next to painting in the interior country houses, attic.

Stone and painting

This combination is very typical for decorating the fireplace area, country style kitchen in the apron area. Also, the combination of stone and paint looks good in such style directions as Provence and loft.

Brick and concrete walls with painting

It is better to paint such surfaces with acrylic, latex, alkyd paints. Look original artificial aging, drips, artistic strokes, duets of contrasting colors.

Brick and painting

Usually the brick is red or white, less often colored. It can be coated with matching paint to enhance the brightness of the main shade or tinted in any suitable color.

3D panels and painting

Typically, such panels are used in modern interior styles. For them, a single color color is enough to make the design stylish, but not pretentious.

Drywall

Painting drywall is very popular. If you seal the joints well, the result will be perfect, because the walls and ceiling are smooth and have no flaws. You can use any, even the most complex, techniques on drywall.

Before painting walls, you cannot ignore priming: only primer will help the paint lie flat, without spots or streaks. It is usually recommended to apply two layers of paintwork, so its consumption must be planned with a reserve. You can repaint the walls in colors close to each other or overlap pastel shades more juicy.

When using a brush you need to apply horizontal stripes, and then smear them vertically. The roller is rolled along the wall from top to bottom, pressing it well. Perfect option– go through the layer with a brush, and then rub it with a roller. Decorative painting is a real task, the main thing is to strictly follow the advice of the masters and plan the interior design in advance.

Decorative painting of walls has recently gained great popularity among all types of decoration. The fact is that thanks to this type of decor, you can make the walls in your house exclusive and attractive, since you do not need to copy standard types of painting. For today decorative finishing walls has become a big competitor to conventional painting and wallpaper, as it makes walls unique.

Advantages of decorative wall painting

Wall decoration has only one coating requirement work surface- it should be smooth. In addition, there are a large number of advantages of this type of wall decoration.

Dyes for wall decoration have the following advantages:

Types of decorative paints

First you need to realize that decorating paint is significantly different from ordinary paint. Using this paint, you can achieve unique visual effects. But the craftsmen know how to decorate with ordinary cheap materials and can achieve an exclusive look.

Today we can distinguish the following main options for decorative paints:

In addition to the above options, there are a huge number of decorative paints with different textured inclusions, for example, glaze, enamels, etc. If your budget is very limited, then any of the proposed options will be suitable for decorating walls.

Required Tools

Decorating a living space with your own hands does not require special skills to carry out such work. But in any case, you first need to read the instructions and tips for decorative painting of walls in order to find out how to work and what tools you need to prepare.

For such work, in addition to the decorative paints themselves, you will need the following tools:

• roller;
• several types of spatulas (metal, rubber, serrated);
• sponges;
• hard brushes;
• sandpaper;
• stencil.

Before starting work, you need to decide on the expected effect. Various decorative ideas are made special tools, therefore, in order not to buy unnecessary equipment, you need to know what kind of drawing you should get in the end. On the other hand, the price of rollers and brushes is low, especially since they can be used many times.

Preparing walls for decoration

In the case of finishing walls using decorative paints, for the first time it is necessary to properly treat the working area before painting. With this treatment, your work will be justified, as it will last reliably for many years.

Such preparation should take place in stages:

1. First you need to clean the old coating.
2. Prime the walls.
3. If necessary, repair any damage to the work surface.
4. Large uneven areas must be filled with putty.
5. Then you need to reapply the primer ball.

After completing all the above steps, the surface is ready for the main work. It should be noted: in order for it to stay on the wall for a long time and reliably, you need to let the plaster and primer dry completely, and then start decorating the working surface.

Types of surface decoration

Due to the fact that natural environmentally friendly paint costs a lot of money in the store, professional craftsmen and designers have learned to use several types of wall treatments using ordinary paint, which also give a good effect. Today there are several ways to make a universal drawing using ordinary cheap means.

Using stippling

This type of wall painting is characterized by the appearance of an old and shabby surface. This kind of decor is very often used in themed catering establishments.

To create this effect you need:

This method has one big disadvantage - all irregularities are very clearly visible in a lit room.

while the glaze layer has not yet hardened. As a result, the coating will look like an old one.

This effect is often used in private offices. But it can also be used in residential areas. Before decorating, the surface must also be treated according to the above scheme.

To create the illusion of skin:

Treat the entire wall in small parts in this way.

This type of decor is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful today. This color can be used both in offices and in residential buildings and corridors. She will look appropriate everywhere.

To recreate the effect of Venetian plaster using regular paint you need:

At the finish, you need to wipe the dried working area with sandpaper, and then cover the paint with a special wax mixture.

Wrinkled skin illusion

This effect can also be used in many types of premises, but it is more suitable for cafes, restaurants, etc. Creating such a coating does not require special skills or effort. The only difficulty is that the process itself is very long and requires a lot of patience.

For a wrinkled skin effect:

1. Take a small piece of paper; you need to smear a piece of the wall according to its size.
2. A sheet of paper needs to be crumpled and applied to the work surface.
3. Smooth the sheet over the wall, thereby creating a wrinkled effect.

This way you need to treat the entire wall.

Using a cloth roller

In order to create decorative surface, you can use not only tools that you can buy in the store, but also improvised equipment. Even a homemade rag roller will do, with which you can create a very beautiful effect. This type of decor is very popular, especially in children's rooms. The advantage of this type of finishing is that you don’t have to spend too long on the initial treatment of the walls, since this style of painting hides all the imperfections and damage.

To do this you need:

1. First apply the first coat of paint, then wait for it to dry completely.
2. Then we add another shade of the main color already used, but a little darker.
3. The rag needs to be smeared with the resulting paint, twisted and wound onto a roller.
4. You need to paint over the entire plane of the working surface in different directions to obtain a characteristic pattern.

Wall decor can be made in a variety of ways using special dyes. There are many color tones and shades. But different colors for decoration have their own properties. Depending on the properties of each paint, they are mainly distinguished:

Many people are interested in the question of how to renovate a room with their own hands without the help of professionals, but not everyone knows how to work correctly.

1. It is necessary to prime the surface well before work.
2. It is imperative to cover the floors with a protective film.
3. First smear the working area horizontally, and then vertically.

These tips will help you avoid repair failures and eliminate the need to redo the job. Using advanced techniques for painting walls, you can truly achieve unique design premises, as well as realize all creative fantasies.

If you think that painting takes a maximum of half an hour and the walls become like new, we will have to disappoint you. Painting a surface is a job that is not without its nuances: the process can be delayed due to the wrong paint, roller, or layer applied at the wrong time. The time of day at which you pick up the instrument also matters. Training, of course, is the best way to achieve success, but we recommend avoiding the mistakes of others - we’ll tell you how.

Mistake #1: Painting unprepared walls

Minor defects, dust, grains of sand, and brush fluff from a previous painting may appear under the paint and negatively affect the result. All the imperfections will be visible under the layer of paint - all you have to do is either accept it or clean the wall and paint it again. And possible greasy spots will appear no matter how many layers you cover the surface. Defects will be especially noticeable if you use glossy paint.

What to do: To avoid double work and unpleasant surprises, prepare the wall in advance. Take sandpaper or a special plaster sanding tool and go over the uneven areas and defects. Afterwards, brush off the dust with a brush or broom. Stains can be removed by wiping the wall with a damp cloth and soap.

Mistake #2: Ignoring Primer

Don't use primer before painting walls? Don't be surprised if you end up with an unevenly painted wall or overused paint. The fact is that the primer provides a lower hygroscopicity of the surface, which allows you to save paint. The base also gives the surface “adhesion” to the paint, which improves the painting of walls.

What to do: choose the appropriate primer for the walls. Apply it with a brush vertically in small stripes, and then horizontally - perpendicular to the first layer. After the base has dried, you can cover the surface with the first coat of paint.

Mistake #3: Incorrectly thinned paint

The paint can be too thick in consistency or becomes so during the work process. Then it needs to be diluted - this is an intuitive action. But what to dilute with is a question that can ruin both the material and the whole work. For example, if water-dispersion paint is diluted with white spirit, it will cause the polymers to stick together. If you paint a wall with this composition, the result will be of poor quality - disappointment is inevitable: the paint will lie unevenly, maybe even in lumps. If, on the contrary, oil paint dilute with water - it simply will not mix with the bulk.

What to do: read the composition on the paint can and select the product you will use to dilute the product accordingly. Do not add too much water or solvent - it is better to add a little at a time, thoroughly mixing the paint.

Mistake #4: painting without testing

Choosing a color is a rather complicated process, especially if the shade has to be combined with another tone or pattern. The unfortunate masterpiece will have to be repainted, and so the process can be repeated ad infinitum. The same applies to the shade, which you have to “extract” with your own hands using a color scheme.

What to do: add the coloring concentrate to the paint a little at a time, thoroughly mixing the contents. To begin, pour a small amount of paint into a small container and add a couple of drops of color – see what color you get. Achieve the desired tone, and then do the same in a larger jar if you like the result. To make sure the color is compatible with the overall decor of the room, try painting it - apply the paint in an inconspicuous corner and wait until it dries. If the result suits you, let's get going.

Mistake #5: choosing the wrong tool

Using the right brush or roller is just as important as choosing your paint. And this is not a matter of taste. In order to paint the wall evenly, you need to purchase a couple of rollers and a brush. You will be the first to “roll” the surface, and use a brush to paint corners and hard-to-reach places.

What to do: For the first layer of paint, it is better to choose a roller with a long pile - 1–1.5 cm. It will pick up more paint, which will make it faster and easier to obtain uniform coloring. For re-painting, a roller with a short pile of 6–7 mm is more suitable: it will help you use the paint more economically and will definitely not leave “drips”. Choose a brush with natural bristles - it will not leave lint on the surface.

Mistake #6: applying paint “in different directions”

If you apply paint vertically, then horizontally, and then all at once, in the hope that the wall will look decent when dry, you are making a serious mistake. All strokes can show up, especially if you use a brush.

What to do: choose one painting option - vertical or horizontal - the paint will apply evenly, and the painting will not look awkward due to chaotic strokes. When painting in several layers, you can alternate methods, for example, paint the first layer vertically, the second horizontally.

Mistake #7: Applying paint in one layer

When applying paint in one layer, the coloring may turn out to be uneven, and if you want to change the color of the surface radically, you will definitely not be able to finish the job quickly. Even if you change light shade to a darker one, the first color will show through.

What to do: To obtain an intense shade, apply two, or preferably three, layers. The first will allow you to distribute the paint over the surface; the second and third - it is better to shade it, even out the color and fill in small irregularities.

Mistake #8: Painting over wet paint

Of course, I want to finish painting faster and enjoy the result. That’s why we often don’t think about the consequences of painting on a “raw” wall. As a result, the undried layer begins to come off and stick to the brush or roller. Oil paint, in turn, may bubble and you will have to start all over again. True, after waiting for the paint to dry, and sanding the areas with defects.

What to do: be patient. While the paint dries, do anything else. Pay attention to the instructions on the can, which indicate how long the paint needs to dry completely. If it's a single-base emulsion, it won't take long before you can get to work again.

Mistake #9: Not enough paint

This can be a serious problem. Firstly, because during a trip to the store the already applied layer may dry out (after drying, the joint between the fresh and already applied paint will be noticeable). Secondly, it is difficult to choose the right shade if you added the color to the paint yourself.

What to do: the easiest option is to take more. As a last resort, you can return the unopened can to the store or leave it “just in case” - touch up the places where the paint will peel off over time. On paint cans they always write what area the volume is designed for - pay attention to the numbers. Keep in mind that if you paint the surface in two layers, the area will double.

Mistake #10: Wrong timing for painting

Applying paint in bright light sunlight there is a risk that the composition will dry out too quickly - even before you distribute it evenly. The paint may also begin to foam or peel. And if you paint under the light of an electric light bulb, all errors will be barely visible.

What to do: The best option for painting the surface is during the day, without direct sunlight falling through the window. It is better to paint the south side in the morning or evening, when the sun does not shine so brightly.

Are you tired of your monotonous apartment interior? Do you want to transform it, refresh it and create something extraordinary? Luckily for you, there are many options for decorating a living space. One of them is quite effective - decorative painting of walls with your own hands. Thanks to it, you can change the design of your home beyond recognition. There are many techniques that can help you create a unique pattern and texture on your walls.

It is clear that it is difficult to call the process easy. But if you have the appropriate instructions, tools and materials, as well as the right attitude to work, then you can do without specialists. Let's find out how to paint walls in a decorative way with your own hands.

Features of decorative painting for walls

What is the difference between regular wall painting and decorative painting? The differences are quite noticeable. Regular painting will simply transform your wall into a different color. And if we talk about decorative painting, then a unique pattern, structure and shape are created on the surface, along with coloring. Let's look at the benefits of decorative painting for walls.

Advantages of paint:

Long service life. The minimum is approximately 10 years. But please note that during this period the paint will not fade or deteriorate. You don't have to repaint anything. As for expensive decorative wall paints famous manufacturers, then they will serve you for 25 years!

Paint resistance to various influences. The coating protects the wall and is not easily damaged. In addition, the composition will not fade in the sun and will not be erased. And you can completely forget about the appearance of mold, since the composition contains special protective agents.

Solidity of the coating. No joints are formed, the surface looks beautiful and creates a wonderful atmosphere in the room.

Easy to use. You can wash the wall without any problems, removing dirt and dust. In addition, stains will appear much less frequently on such a surface.

Composition safety. Properly selected paint will not cause harm to residents, as it will not highlight harmful substances. Moreover, the composition does not burn, which makes your stay in the room even safer.

The antistatic nature of the paint ensures that the walls will not collect dust.

Attractive and original appearance.

As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of the material. But decorative paint also has its drawbacks. There are very few of them, but they are there:

• You will need to carefully prepare the walls for painting yourself. Next we will take a closer look at what is included in such preparation;
• when compared with regular paint, the price is decorative compositions a bit higher. Sometimes you will see a price tag of about 1000 rubles per 1 kg of material. Although there are cheap options, 300–400 rubles each, they are not of such quality.

If we understand the description of decorative paint, let's look at the technology of work to change your house or apartment beyond recognition.

Stage 1 – preparatory work

As you already understand, there is nowhere without this process. It is clear that any finishing requires high-quality preparation. Therefore, you should not think that you will do extra work. If you neglect this, the service life and quality of the finished surface will be low. What is included in preparing walls for painting?

First you need to assess the condition of the walls. How smooth are they? Are there any cracks, pits or other defects? Is there an old one on them? finishing material? All this will need to be fixed. Remove the old finish to the base, it will only get in the way. As for cracks and defects, they can be repaired. For this purpose you will need putty. It can hide all defects.

In the case where the differences in the wall are more than 20 mm, you need to putty the walls before painting to level the surface. Indeed, as a result, all irregularities will be clearly visible. All you need is to buy putty, stock up on spatulas, a rule and a level. Thanks to them you can achieve a perfectly flat surface. Learn more about how to putty walls for painting in this video.

Advice! Immediately before painting, you should treat the surface with a primer, which will ensure better adhesion.

If you are working indoors with all the decorative elements and furniture, protect them or even remove them while the work is being done.

Stage 2 – apply a decorative layer of paint

All you need for the job is the selected paint and tools for creating texture and patterns. Rollers are very good for decorative painting of walls. Thanks to its shape and unusual roller, original drawings and patterns are obtained. But, you can use a brush, sponge, rag, or lint roller. It all depends on the application technique, of which there are quite a few. Let's look at the common options.

Dry brush method

First, apply the paint evenly to the wall using a regular roller. Please note that the paint tone should be lighter. Wait until the layer is completely dry. Next, with chaotic movements, using a brush, cover individual areas of the walls with paint of a different shade. For example, you can use metallic paint, gold, bronze or silver. The result of the work is visible in the photo below.

Paint rubbing method

The work is quite simple, you can do it yourself. It is enough to apply the composition to the wall, then rub it with a special mitten or sponge. This way you can get an interesting pattern and soften the color contrast.

We imitate Venetian plaster

Here you need two shades of paint. Divide it into two parts, add dark dye to one of them. Everything is ready to go. Apply paint in layers, alternating tones. All that remains is to shade the finished coating to make everything more harmonious. Use a spatula to move along the wall from one side to the other.

Using a rag roller

Thanks to this method, you can not only get an interesting range and pattern, but also hide defects in the surface of the walls. The work is simple: apply decorative paint of a certain color to the wall. Take a rag, make a roll out of it, twisting it into a rope. Lightly dip a homemade roller into paint of a different color, and then begin to form patterns on the surface.

Note! To achieve a harmonious coloring, alternate the direction of movement and rotate the roller at different angles.

Using textured rollers

One popular option is to use a textured roller. It has a rubber surface with a printed pattern. All you need to do is apply paint to the walls, and then treat it with one of these rollers. The pattern will be painted in a different color. These photos show what the finished result will look like.

Decorative painting has been used for quite some time. This dye is used for painting various buildings and interior parts.

Today we will figure out how to apply decorative paint to surfaces and how to choose it correctly. It will be possible to do all the work with your own hands and then its final price will not be significant.

Painting is done in different ways. But everyone can choose their own option.

Let's see what the professionals use:

• The pearlescent effect will add freshness to the room. This option is most suitable for rooms where daylight is not often present (see Pearlescent paint for walls: fashion trends in interior decoration).

• Some also use the effect of velvet or velor. Solid particles are added to these compositions and then the walls completely transmit these materials.

• Granite paint has also been used quite often lately.. In this option, decorative stone made of gypsum can also be painted, and the effect will be amazing.

• Paints with fine sand and other additives can qualitatively revitalize the surface. Quite different particles can be used here and make your choice according to your design decision.

Selection and application of decorative coatings

Decorative paint is selected primarily based on the location where it is applied and the environment.

Here you need to immediately make a choice from two main types:

How to paint a decorative stone or any other surface must be decided first of all according to the listed options, that is, what effect the dye will have.

Types of decorative dyes

These dyes have big choice. They are divided into different types and here you will have to think about what will fit. Instructions for use are on the packaging, but the characteristics of the dyes are quite different. Let's immediately look at what types decorative structural paint is divided into and what is their difference.

Acrylic paint

Decorative acrylic paints are the most used. They combine price and quality. Acrylic paint has received the greatest demand for painting public and residential premises.

Acrylic paint on your own physical properties has its own unique parameters:

• They best react to moisture and its evaporation. During a long service life, the paint can be wiped with wet wipes without disturbing the appearance of the surface;
• According to the most demanding requests, such a mixture can be diluted with color to obtain the required shade when creating a unique interior;
• When applied to the surface of a wall or interior partition has a matte shade, which, according to most experts, has a more representative appearance (compared to a glossy shade);
• Acrylic based paint is the standard for the ratio affordable price and quality results.

But for a longer service life, it is not recommended to use such paint in rooms with copious amounts of water (bathroom, swimming pool, car washes).

Latex paint

Acrylic is more effective when painting rooms with a high liquid content, because after applying the paint to the surface, an invisible, but very durable protective layer, which is not afraid of the direct physical impact of water or solutions based on it.

The appearance can be matte or glossy as desired. The solution is most suitable for painting plastered surfaces. It is ideally combined with textured plaster - because thanks to the transparent layer, the structure of the patterns is preserved, while protecting it from the effects of liquid.

PVA-based water-based paint

A similar solution is used in rooms where there is no need to create a unique interior. Perhaps this paint does not have the full range of existing shades, but it performs its role in painting the surface well.

• In addition, it has a fairly low cost, which makes it one of the leaders in sales in construction stores.

Attention: Water-based paint It is also not recommended for use as a base material for painting bathrooms.

• It is worth noting that to obtain a more saturated shade, the painting material should be applied in several layers. The second and subsequent layers are applied only after the previous layer has completely dried.
• In addition, before painting, it is recommended to prepare the surface by pre-treating it with a primer. This will allow the paint to be fixed to the surface more efficiently, as well as reduce the consumption of the water-based composition.

Alkyd paint and oil paint

Such paint solutions have a more durable layer that forms as a result of drying, and also have a more saturated color.

Although you cannot do without disadvantages:

• There is a rather strong specific smell, so working with this paint is very problematic. In order to protect your health, you need to work in a well-ventilated area and use devices that protect the respiratory system. After complete drying, the smell disappears completely.
• High cost of paint and high consumption of material;
• Poor selection of shades;
• When using the most common painting tools (brush, roller), the speed of work is extremely low.

If we sum up the intermediate results, we can draw conclusions that certain painting materials are used quite often. As a rule, they are low cost and do not require intense and constant care during operation.

Attention: You should only pay attention to the fact that you should adhere to certain rules when applying the material to the surface and ensure cleanliness according to factory specifications.

How to choose the right paint and calculate required amount for the required area:

• The deeper the relief of decorative plaster, the higher the paint consumption. Before painting surfaces, it is necessary to make as accurate a calculation as possible. required material. This will avoid unnecessary costs for purchasing paint. To do this, you need to measure the length and height of the walls. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the area of ​​doors and windows - calculate it and subtract it from general meaning. Next, you need to decide on the type of paint to use.
• On containers, the paint manufacturer indicates the approximate consumption according to the specified area. You need to stick to the highest values ​​for your area, multiplied by two. After all, painting should be done in several layers. You also need to take into account unforeseen expenses - for this it is worth adding another 10 - 15% of the total volume of paint.

Necessary tools for surface painting

For painting you need to have:

• Roller or wide brush (see Painting brushes: which ones to choose), preferably with a tray;
• Cord;
• A small container with spikes around the edge for removing excess paint.

Attention: All painting work is carried out only after the plaster has completely dried.

Depending on the ventilation of the room, this can take from several hours to several days. The time may also be affected by the quality of the solution, the level of humidity in the room and the ambient temperature.

To apply dyes, experts advise the following:

• In order to avoid the appearance of mold in the future, experts recommend treating the surface with a primer before painting. In this case, you will also have to wait for the surface to dry completely;

• Immediately before painting, it is advisable to protect the floor, ceiling, and window sills from possible drops of material. In the past, newspapers served this function, which, if exposed to large amounts of material, could become saturated and allow paint to penetrate onto the surface to be protected. Currently, stores specializing in construction sell polyethylene film, which is low cost and will completely protect the required interior elements;

• When opening the container, the paint must be thoroughly mixed. Also, during work, it is necessary to periodically stir the remaining paint to prevent the formation of sediment at the bottom of the container;

• When using a brush and roller, strokes can be applied with vertical and horizontal movements;
• When working with a brush, strokes are applied with horizontal movements, and then slightly shaded with vertical movements, or vice versa. This procedure is performed in order to achieve a uniform shade of paint on the surface;

• When working with a roller, you should pay attention to the fact that the remaining paint from the roller must be removed on the spiked side. Otherwise, paint particles may get on the worker, his clothing and body parts. Strokes on the surface should be applied from top to bottom, and then vice versa. Painting should be done in strips overlapping approximately 40 - 50 millimeters. After updating the roller with paint, the pressing force should be small, gradually increasing with paint consumption. Painting in one or several layers is allowed;

• An almost ideal uniform shade of the treated surface is obtained by using two working tools. To do this, you first need to paint with a brush with further shading, then uniformity of the shade is achieved by working with a roller;
• To create a unique and unusual interior You can paint in several layers. To do this, it is worth painting the wall with light colors - one or two, which are subsequently perceived as base layers. After this, paint the wall with the main color. It is worth deciding in advance on the structure of the pattern or arbitrary design;
• Use paint of the same tone, but a darker shade, to cover the protruding parts of the decorative plaster relief. Also, as an alternative to dark shades, the use of metallics (silver, gold, etc.) is allowed;
• High-quality shading is also achieved using a sponge. In addition, using a rubber sponge you can achieve the effect of artificially scraping the surface;
• If you used the “bark beetle” pattern as decorative plaster, then a rather interesting effect is achieved by painting the wall with a roller that has a small pile. Insufficiently painted recesses will emphasize the unique style of the room.

Coloring with non-uniform texture

Production of painting works textured plaster has its own small nuances:

• The work should begin with painting the textured areas of the plaster. Only after they have completely dried should you start painting a flat surface. Otherwise, small fragments of textured recesses may be peeled off, mixed with the main volume of the paint solution and applied to a flat surface;
• If there is a need to apply one or more layers, this procedure is not necessary;
• To achieve matte or glossy shades, it is recommended to coat the surface beeswax or clear varnish.

Various dyeing technologies

You will need to choose a painting technique depending on the material of the plane and the design option.

Here you will need to make a choice from the following:

• Painting in one layer

Painting in one layer is the most simple method. All protrusions and recesses are painted over. As a result, we get the original shade, which you can work with further or leave it unchanged.

The dye can be applied with a brush and roller. But if you have a large surface, then you should do this with a spray gun. With this you can apply the most uniform layer.

• Relief painting method

Advanced coloring method. The bottom line is that on top of the dried layer, the protrusions and recesses are painted with a lighter or darker tone of the same shade.

1. A short-haired roller or brush is used as a working tool, onto which the required amount of paint is applied. The effect of a more voluminous relief from textured plaster is achieved.
2. In addition, all protrusions or recesses can be decorated using metallic.
3. This is achieved by using a dry brush or by using a special mitten, thanks to which the shading is smoother and looks more natural.

Attention: The use of metallics must be approached with the utmost caution, because excess material creates the impression of a complete lack of taste.

• Blur

This method should be taken into account when the emphasis should be placed only on the recesses of the relief plaster. In this case, as a rule, darker tones of the base shade are used.

1. The technology of painting with this method involves applying paint of a darker tone (as opposed to the base) to the protrusions of the plaster, allowing the paint to dry for a short time, and then using a damp cloth or rags to grout the surfaces. As a result, the paint of a darker tone settles in the depressions, which gives the surface of the wall or interior partition a unique design.
2. As the main base layer of paint, it is worth choosing a higher quality and more expensive paint that effectively resists physical contact with water; for paint for shades, experts advise choosing a cheaper paint that can easily be washed off from the surface being treated. This method is quite labor-intensive and time-consuming, so it is used only when the owner of a residential premises has a lot of free time.

If the repairs are carried out by hired workers, you should prepare for the fact that for this method of painting they will charge a high price for their services.

Pros and cons of different methods of applying paint to a surface

Here the question is somewhat incorrect. All the pros and cons are quite subjective, because some people have more free time, others have more free time. Money. It remains only to note the fact that working with a dry brush is faster than painting using the blur method. The rest is a matter of the customer’s taste and you can’t argue with that.

It is also worth noting the fact that the deeper the protrusions and recesses the relief surface has, the higher the paint consumption will be as a result of painting a given wall or interior partition. If necessary, the wall can be painted in several layers, using completely different shades (it is advisable to use colors that combine well with each other).

Nuances of performing work

After painting, it is recommended to use a clear, water-based varnish to further protect your surface or add a glossy finish:

• It is advisable to mix it with water in equal proportions, thereby facilitating its penetration into the recesses of the plaster relief.
• With a well-wrung out brush, the solution is applied in several approaches, because the varnish dries almost instantly. The solution should be applied over the entire surface of the wall and under no circumstances should smudges be allowed to form.
• The solution consumption is approximately 2 - 3 liters per 40 - 60 square meters of treated surface (the spread depends on the presence and height of depressions and depressions).

As a result, I would like to note the fact that all work on plastering, applying primer, painting and final coating of the surface with varnish can be done with your own hands. It is advisable to have at least some experience in these processes.

But the highest quality result, especially if you have unusual wishes In terms of playing with shades, professional painters will provide this, and decorative paint allows you to do this. After watching the video and photos, you can do everything quickly and efficiently.