Paint is a great alternative to wallpaper and other types of coatings. Especially if you like pastel colors, and you have animals or small children at home. Why? We'll tell you a little later.
Paint is a relatively quick and inexpensive way of finishing, which, thanks to the abundance of options, allows you to make an interior both unique and suitable for each room.
It is advisable to give preference to the products of manufacturers "with a name", like the Danish company Flugger, which has different types of paints in its catalog, and all the necessary inventory, but everyone is free to choose the brand to which he has a soul.
Water is a safe base
For interior work, it is best to choose a water-based paint - the usual "water-based emulsion", as well as latex or acrylic paint, also based on H2O.
This is done for environmental and fire safety purposes, both at the stage of painting and at the stage of subsequent operation. Unlike paints based on organic solvents and varnishes, water-based paint is safe, non-toxic, does not release hazardous compounds into the air and does not burn. Which is important for any room in the house.
The environmental and toxic safety of interior paint should be given top priority. The paint must comply with GOST and all safety standards.
Choosing a texture
Paint is different, even if you choose the base white color. In addition to the traditional glossy and matte options, there are mid-range solutions - semi-matt paint, for example. Pay attention to such an indicator as the degree of gloss.
In addition, modern manufacturers offer several options for textured paint. For example, with a "sand" or other decorative effect.
Features of operation
As we said at the beginning of this article, paint has one advantage over wallpaper or hard decorative finishes. This is an opportunity to touch up a stain or dirt at any time, and if you get tired of a shade, repaint it. Keep in mind, however, that not every color overlaps in one or more layers.
In addition, in some rooms it is justified to use water-based latex or acrylic paints, which, after drying, cope with high humidity and wet cleaning. For places where cleaning is carried out frequently and thoroughly, options for heavy-duty paints are suitable.
We paint without stripes
Those who at least once took a roller in their hands and tried to paint the walls evenly, know that the "problem of stripes" is more than relevant. It can be avoided by choosing products of a trusted brand from a supplier who guarantees the correct storage of the material - which "adheres" well, covers and spreads. In addition, for each paint, it is advisable to choose the right inventory and rollers with the right "coat".
