Wood Floor Paint: Tips for Choosing

Sex is a fundamental element in the room, so its choice and care should be taken carefully. Today, the interior is valued for nature and naturalness, so a wooden floor is a frequent choice for residential premises. In order to preserve its properties and qualities, floor paint is most often used. When choosing it, you must be guided by the features of such coatings.

Paint is the most popular material for flooring, but its choice should be approached carefully, since the floor performs not only a protective function, but also a decorative one. Properly chosen finishing material will not only improve the quality of the coating, but also advantageously highlight its structure and appearance. When choosing, you should pay attention to such moments:

• Variety and type of wood.Since each type of wood reacts differently to the paintwork, the necessary amount of paint depends on it;
• Terms of use of the coating. For the floor inside and outside the building, different types of paint will be required;
• Lifetime. The paint can be applied both to the new wooden flooring and to the old, but restored boards;
• The number and composition of the old finish. This is necessary in order to select a compatible product with the previous one;
• The quality of the floor. Sometimes it is necessary to pre-finish the flooring.

All paint and varnish products for floor finishing are divided into two main types: transparent and opaque substances. Transparent - oil, varnish, impregnation, successfully emphasize the texture, and the latter - directly paint, give the desired color.

The selection of colors is the most extensive on the shelves of the store, but you can order it from the supplier through the Internet. It is distinguished not only by properties, but also by price, depending on the popularity of the company that produces it.

The most common types of wood floor paint are:

1. Acrylic;

2. Wearproof acrylic paint;

3. Alkyd;

4. Rubber;

5. Oil;

6. Polyurethane;

7. Dye based on epoxy resin.

Its advantages are:

• No unpleasant odor;
• It tolerates water, fire and temperature changes. Maintains even the lowest temperature conditions;
• High resistance to fading in the sun. Even after a few years the surface color will not change much;
• Dries quickly;
• Increases the life of the floor and emphasizes its properties;
• Wide color palette.

Wear-resistant acrylic paint for wood basically also has acrylic, but it is significantly different in the following qualities:

• It has the ability to absorb water vapor from the air (hygroscopicity), thereby protecting the tree from disintegration and the appearance of fungi and mold;
• Easy application. Such paint can be applied by any means - a roller, brush;
• Long service life.Even after a long time the paint will not peel off and will not lose color;
• Quick-drying.

Among the drawbacks, it is possible to note the specific smell of some samples and the need for constant mixing of the composition so that bubbles and stains on the surface do not appear. After the last coat of paint has dried, it is recommended to wash the floor to give it more shine.

Alkyd coatings are almost similar in composition to acrylic, the only difference is in the absence of resin. Therefore, the surface of such paint has a beautiful gloss. The benefits also include:

• The color remains bright and brilliant even after a few years;
• Resistant to abrasion and water. Often used for rooms with high humidity (in the bathroom, bath, sauna);
• It has no toxic substances in the composition;
• It protects the floor from mold and mildew;
• It has a unique ability to penetrate into the far layers of the coating, making it stronger and more reliable.

In addition to the advantages, this paint has disadvantages:

• Unpleasant smell;
• Ignites quickly;
• It is not resistant to abrasive detergents.

Rubber paint is the result of modern developments and is very different from other types. Basically, it is used indoors, but you can paint the floors on the veranda. The coating after its application to the touch seems rubber and soft. More paint adds shine and smoothness to the surface. The advantages also include:

• It has the ability to penetrate deep into the tree and fill the cracks. This allows you to significantly increase the service life of the product;
• Wear resistance. After application, a protective transparent film is formed, which will preserve the integrity of the floor;
• Over time, cracks do not appear and it does not climb from the floor;
• High resistance to sunlight, which allows you to save color for a long time;
• Economical paint consumption. It is best to apply it in two layers and with a spray;
• High resistance to temperature extremes and low temperature conditions.

Of the minuses can be noted the inability to pass air, which affects the structure and quality of the tree.

Oil paints are a popular product, as they have such qualities:

• High resistance to both low and high temperatures.Therefore, it can be used in an unheated house, in an apartment, and in the country;
• High resistance to mechanical stress. The oily substance forms a protective film on the floor, preserving its integrity;
• After application, the surface becomes smooth;
• Budget price.

There are also disadvantages of this type of paint:

• Drying time;
• Does not affect the deeper layers of the tree;
• May change color during the drying period. In order to get a noble tone, you should use dye with ocher. To obtain a matte effect, you can add a laundry soap;
• Over time, there is the likelihood of cracks and chips.

Polyurethane paint is mainly used to finish the wooden surface outside the room - the porch of the house, the floor of the terrace or the veranda. Its main advantages are:

• It penetrates into the deep layers of the tree;
• Maintains low and high temperatures, and their differences;
• Its application does not require preliminary surface finishing;
• High resistance to moisture and water.

Among the shortcomings can be noted:

• High price;
• The presence of toxic constituents;
• Peculiar smell.

Epoxy based paints are used not only for metal or concrete, but also for wooden coatings. As well as polyurethane paint, epoxy can be used for finishing both inside and outside the room, as it can withstand low temperatures well. More to its benefits include:

• Good ability to protect the coating from mold and fungi;
• High resistance to mechanical stress;
• The paint is resistant to sunlight, so the surface does not fade for a long time;
• Easy application.

The paint consists of two substances (resin and hardener), which must be mixed before applying directly in the right quantities. This feature seems to many a disadvantage of this paint.

By cons still include:

• Surface pretreatment. Before work, the floor must be sanded and primed;
• Long drying.As a rule, for a smooth surface and bright color it is necessary to apply paint in two layers. The second layer is applied no earlier than 12 hours;
• The subsequent airing of the room is necessary;
• The presence of a specific smell.

Such a variety of colors on the market makes buyers wonder how to choose the right paint.

Properly selected paint will allow you to beautifully decorate the surface and preserve it for a long time. Therefore, before buying it is important to pay attention to such moments:

1. What paint was previously used on the surface. This is especially true for the old coating. If it remains, then you need to choose a paint that can paint the previous layer;
2. Terms of use flooring. So, for the balcony will need paint that can withstand a minus temperature. For the bathroom, baths need moisture-resistant paint;
3. Interior Design. Color should be in harmony with the overall situation. To date, these substances differ in the variety of colors, so the difficulties with its selection should not be. You can choose a white color that is universal and will fit any style;
4. Texture and breed of wood. Pine coating requires additional protection and durability, since this rock is soft and flexible. Therefore, the paint is to choose the one that has these qualities. The surface of beech initially has a glossy shine and unusual texture, so it is recommended to use substances that emphasize these advantages. It is also recommended to process the beech floor by impregnation of oils before painting in order to preserve its properties;
5. Type of paint and its properties. Transparent substances (lacquer, impregnation) do not allow air to pass through and are prone to abrasion, but at the same time they add extra shine and provide protection from sunlight. Therefore, they should be applied over the paint.

After the paint is selected, you must proceed to the preparatory work.

At first glance it may seem that painting the floor is an easy and quick affair. In fact, it is a long and painstaking work, which consists of several stages:

1. Surface preparation and primer;
2. Paint application.

In order to prepare the surface, you must:

• Clean the room from the interior and wash the floor.It is better to do this with soapy water or with the addition of detergents, this is especially true for heavy dirt;
• Clean the surface of debris, old paint, as well as irregularities and cracks. The grinder will help clean up trash and cope with the roughness of the floor;
• Cracks and cracks should be sealed with a special mortar or putty. As a rule, putty will need two or three layers. Each subsequent is applied after complete drying of the previous layer;
• Re-cleansing. After the solution dries, it is necessary to polish it so that the surface is smooth;
• Treatment with primer, suitable for future paint properties.

At this stage, the preliminary preparation is over and you can start painting.

In order to paint the floor with varnish or paint, you must wait until the soil is completely dry. After that you should protect areas that are not subjected to staining, painting tape or paper.

For different paints, there is its own application technology. To paint the floor with a roller, you must first mix the paint and place it in a special tray. Then paint is taken from the tray with a roller and the floor is painted.You need to start from the far corners of the room. Roller paint application required paint the places difficult for him and the baseboard using brushes of different widths. It is better to apply paint on a tree in two layers. The second is applied after drying the first layer. Some types of paints are best used with a sprayer.

Special attention should be paid to the technology of applying rubber paint, as it should be applied strictly according to the rules:

• Initially, it should be stirred and, if necessary, diluted with water;
• You can apply and roller with a brush and spray. The latter consumption is more economical;
• When painting in the room should not be cold (not below +5 degrees);
• During the process, the paint should be constantly stirred so that it does not harden;
• Apply the product should be on a dry and clean surface.

Regardless of the type of paint, after it dries, rinse the surface with warm water. The process of coloring is laborious, it should be approached carefully and think about all the nuances and ideas in advance.

In order for the staining result to be ideal, it is necessary to take into account following points:

1. The coloring of the wood coating should be done only after the primer is completely dry;
2. For the dyeing process, it is necessary to prepare and, depending on the situation, use several working materials and tools. Rollers with different rollers - figured, foam rubber of different widths and lengths, as well as brushes of different widths and shapes;
3. Dye should be selected only verified brands or carefully examine the composition and documentation for it;
4. The type of paint should be chosen, taking into account the texture and texture of the wood, its species and the useful life;
5. For residential apartments and village houses should buy paint odorless and toxic components.

How to paint a wooden floor, look in the following video.