Save on repairs - how to paint a brick wall at home Bashny.Net

If your house has textured-brick walls that you would like to execute effectively, but can't find how and what — should turn to the well-known and simple method is the staining of the masonry.Beautiful characteristic surface topography is retained, but the space of the room exactly will be transformed.

Important! Before proceeding to the staining of the brick wall or its fragment, you should accept what to get rid of the layer of paint in the future, and to return the wall to its original appearance is very difficult. Therefore, the decision to repaint the surface should be firm and unconditional.

Equipment and options of painting brick walls

1. Surface preparationit is Known that any surface in front of her artwork special requirements. And in the case of a brick wall, you are going to paint, you need to ensure that the laying was purified from the salt Deposit, mould, contaminants.

Next you need to wash the wall with soapy water, rinse with clean water and allow surface to dry for one to two weeks.





In that case, if the surface of the brickwork has significant flaws, for example, chips, cracks or dings — it is better zashpatlevat and again dried.

Last, but very important and necessary step in the preparation of masonry for painting is the process of priming. To choose the composition should be strictly under a certain type of paint, ready to work.

The prepared surface is covered with a dense coat of primer which will penetrate into the inner layers of brick, creating a waterproof film.

 

2. Attention: paintFor painting brick walls inside the room you should select only the paint for interior work because it is harmless to human, and has certain properties.

As an example, you can give preference to vinyl acrylic colors that make the walls "breathing", mineral paints (e.g., cement), they are designed for painting of such materials, or alkyd paints (silicone), which is well protected from mold, to form a durable coating.

The use of oil paints for masonry surfaces is also provided, the walls will flash and, moreover, the paint coat becomes water-repellent.













 

3. Brick: versatile and stylishNot in a hurry "to sew" brick wall with plasterboard or fully align, and then Wallpaper paste over its surface, even if you intend to design the interior in a classic style. Today some synthesis of stylistic trends in the design is the trend promoted by the most renowned and respected designers – decorators. Therefore, the texture of the brick wall can and should only be emphasized.

If you still aspire to the integrity of the image to a certain style, you can paint the brickwork in neutral color, close to the main shades that fill the room.

Otherwise, the brick walls are very harmonious look in the interior in Mediterranean style, loft, contemporary, country, modern, Scandinavian, neo-classical, English or Gothic.



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4. Take into account the nature of the materialBrick, as a natural material, has a special porous structure which, in General, difficult staining. The paint is simply absorbed in the brick surface, and in order to obtain a smooth, uniform blocks, you will have to apply several layers, waiting for the time to dry each layer.

In addition, no matter how durable the paint layer on the brick surface — most likely, after a few years it will begin to flake off, showing the specific salt deposits.









 

5.Necessary careIf you are completely satisfied with the look of brick walls in his apartment, and not going to change anything, — it is important to know that for such a surface, yet must be cared.

In addition to periodic washing and cleansing of masonry from flying dust, dirt or grease (especially in kitchens), it is recommended to use special protective compounds, oils or varnishes are water-based. After drying they form a protective layer on the surface of masonry, prevent the accumulation of dirt and simplify cleaning (washing) the walls are of brick.

Besides, covering the walls with varnish, you ensure that its color and quality in General will improve and last longer.





 

6. ExperimentingFor painting brick walls there are many techniques to achieve different effects on the surface: aged, brick, matte color or glossy Shine, uniform or blurred.

Interested in the interior looks of a brick wall with bright graffiti, or with contrasting coloured seams. Soft and unobtrusive, but still looks very stylish walls gray, white or black.





 

Than and how best to apply paint to the brick surfaceEvenly painted surface only with a brush, of a width of from 6 to 10 see the quality of the cloth and the brush, overall, should be high in any case, but its nature depends on the chosen paint. If it is solvent based (alkyd, silicone paint), brush must be synthetic bristles. Natural bristles should be used if you paint the walls with oil paint.

You should not rely on the roller for painting flat walls when you need to work with raised brick surface, it will only create the effect of the "covered" color of masonry. But using a roller or sponge can be applied to brickwork stencil pattern, or simply highlight specific bricks of a contrasting color.published

 

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