How to start painting the floor?

Everybody's familiar painting the floor with paint and varnish products can sometimes put in a difficult situation. This simple procedure requires good faith. Wrong technological work leads to sad consequences.

The very process of painting the floor is popular due to the ease of use and accessibility. Paint can be chosen for every taste. The color scheme is allowed to change an unlimited number of times. Mostly painted wooden floor. Wood has many useful qualities that are able to maintain an environmentally friendly climate in the house.

The peculiarity of applying paint on a wooden floor is that it protects against external factors and increases wear resistance.

Proper floor painting depends on many factors. First of all, it is necessary to determine from which material the floors are made, and the level of load falling on the floor. Preference is given to materials from the species of coniferous trees, but there is also oak wood. Painting the floor outside or inside the building affects the choice of paint.

Before you begin work, you need to decide on materials and tools. It is recommended to have a complete set of them at hand to facilitate the work.

Required tools:

• putty knife;
• roller;
• masking tape and scissors;
• putty;
• wood glue;
• 1-3 varieties of brushes;
• soft fabric;
• linseed oil;
• gloves;
• paint thinner (if the paint is thick);
• sandpaper.

Many wonder about the paint, which is better. At the moment in the world the choice of paint is unlimited.

• Wax paint effectively used to protect against external factors and the preservation of wood. The composition of the paint includes beeswax.
• Oil paints against the rest of the cheapest. Due to the fact that it dries for a long time, the color may change. As time passes, cracks form on the surface.
• Oil with wax - Another ingredient that is part of the paint. Due to the inclusion of plant oils (90%) and wax (10%), it surpasses all paints in strength and durability.

• A big breakthrough in the history of mankind was the use of rubber paint. She looks like a soft rubber. It is made of water-based, thus does not pose a threat to health. Its advantages:

1. profitable price;
2. water resistance;
3. high strength;
4. without smell;
5. minimum consumption;
6. environmentally friendly product.

Preparing the floor for paint is the most important part of creative work.The composition of the flooring affects the choice of coloring products and their compatibility. To improve the pattern of the structure of the wood used ordinary clear varnish.

When using paint and varnish materials for the floor without a primer can not do. To apply it to the floor, you will need a roller, and for corners it is better to use a brush. Proper compliance with the instructions for preparing the floor for painting leads to minimal costs and long-term operation.

Getting started, certain sequential actions must be performed:

• release of the room from furniture;
• cleaning the floor (washed with a cleaning agent, dust free);
• removing the old layer of paint (if any);
• putty gaps between the boards with putty for construction;
• elimination of defects (grinding the floor);
• primer coating;
• paint coating.

Coloring start from window to door. After the primer has dried and all the cracks are putty with putty, you can start painting.If the paint is used for the first time, it is necessary to paint in 2-3 layers. After painting the second layer, let it dry completely (1-2 days). Subsequent painting takes place in one layer, but not earlier than in 2 weeks.

The paint layer should not be too thin or thick. On one layer of 1 square. m consumed 220-250 g of paint. Be careful, it is designed for one coat of paint.

If you want to create an unusual image of the interior, stencils and slats are used. In order for the drawing to be clearer and more beautiful, the stencil must be fixed with a special temporary glue.

Wood panels require special treatment. In addition to the drying oil and primer, you can use a variety of decorative impregnations. They are necessary to protect against harmful microorganisms and insects, to prevent the formation of fungi and mold. Also increase resistance to burning. Impregnation dry 24 hours.

Materials for the manufacture of flooring abound. From the type of use of the room depends on the choice of a coating.

In residential premises or apartments:

• wooden floors (conifers and from oak massifs);
• parquet or parquet boards;
• tiled floors (bathrooms);

• laminate (vinyl or vinyl with a polyurethane surface);
• cement (in the baths);
• plywood (laminate material from natural wood).

The palette of colors and shades has no restrictions. The application of one or another color depends on the created interior. Most people prefer white, brown and black colors.

Children's room will be transformed from bright colors, because the brightness is the power of endless energy. Living rooms look better with colors mixed colors. Bathrooms are recommended to be painted in light colors.

For a good and high-quality work on painting the floor there are tips and recommendations of experts:

• start painting the floor strictly after complete drying of the primer (should not stick to hands or feet);
• in the living room to use odorless paints;
• used tools must be of several types;
• in order not to stain the wall, use masking tape around the perimeter of the walls;
• when choosing paint, consider the material of the floor covering;
• if the room is subject to frequent contact with water, it is better to take acrylic paints;
• quick drying depends on the type of paint and room ventilation;
• wood floors from coniferous trees are better cleaned of resin with gasoline;
• to obtain a glossy effect it is necessary to apply varnish over a layer of paint;
• To dry the floors faster, open windows and doors, you can also turn on the fan.

For tips on how to paint oak parquet, see below.

Lovers of bright colors presented a large selection of creating an interior. For example, the red floor in the living room or kitchen is perfectly combined with furniture in black and white.To make it look intriguing and harmonious, home furnishings choose bright colors or in tone with the floor.

Powerful and juicy effect will create a combination of white and black colors in the form of strips. Perfect for the kitchen of light shades. With the help of gluing molar tape, the strips will be even. Strips of light shades are perfect in the bathroom.

Here are just some of the options for painting the floor, there are thousands of ways to decorate and make your house with your own hands unusual. So easy to use floor paint can transform the interior beyond recognition.