How to paint a wooden floor

Among the variety of building materials suitable for the manufacture of floors, one of the most common and universal is rightly wood. It can be as an old kind edged board, and a parquet. Wood has remarkable qualities, such as naturalness, versatility and other, but at the same time, it is subject to the harmful effects of the external environment, which can lead to a number of unpleasant consequences, from decay to desiccation. In this regard, the floor surface needs additional processing with various means in order to protect it and make it more presentable. Moreover, this may require both a new wooden floor and a floor covering that requires cosmetic renovation.

General rules for selecting material

It should be immediately noted that in order to achieve the best end result, it is necessary to know a number of general rules for choosing a material for covering a wooden floor.

• It should immediately determine whether it is a new coating or you need to update the old floor. On this largely depends on how to paint a wooden floor.
• Before choosing a paintwork material, it is necessary to take into account the wood species from which the floor is made. Conifers and hardwoods have a different texture and density, and therefore the materials should be applied different.
• It should also be taken into account where the floor is to be treated. Will it be a living room or a gazebo in the open air.
• If the floor painting is to be indoors, you should take into account its purpose, here it means that the floor of the kitchen will require additional protection from moisture and chemicals, and the floor of the corridor will need abrasion resistant coating.

Types of materials

Speaking about the materials used for processing the surface of a wooden floor, it is necessary to make a reservation that, by and large, they can be divided into two groups.

1. Transparent. These include various varnishes, oils and waxes.
2. Opaque. Here are all sorts of colors.

Each of these groups requires more detailed consideration.

Transparent

This group includes several materials.

Lucky

In the case when there is a new wooden floor of a good edged board, it is necessary to treat it in such a way as to emphasize the natural beauty of wood, while protecting the floor from external influences. For these purposes are well suited varnishes.

Применяя лакокрасочный материал, можно добиться прочного покрытия, которое будет выполнять возложенные на него функции на протяжении нескольких лет. Lucky могут придавать поверхности как глянцевый блеск, так и делать поверхность матовой, они могут придавать древесине определённый цветовой тон, а могут и быть полностью прозрачными.

There are several types of varnishes among them:

• Priming. Used to prepare the surface before further processing.
• Stains Used to protect the tree from mold and other damage caused by moisture.
• Polyurethane varnishes. Called to protect surfaces from abrasion, as well as the effects of chemicals.
• Water soluble varnishes. With good protective qualities have less, compared with other materials, flammability and toxicity.
• Alkyd varnishes. Able, penetrating into the structure of wood, emphasize its texture.

Oils

This type of paint and varnish products is made from natural oils with the addition of various synthetic components. Oils are absorbed by wood, giving it additional resistance to various influences.

Waxes

Usually used as a final layer, forming a matte surface. Can be used in conjunction with oils.

Непрозрачные

The opaque materials used to cover a wooden floor include various paints. And if you decide what color to paint the floor can be based on your own wishes, then you need to choose the type of paint, based on its properties.

Oil paints

Such paints have good indicators of strength and durability, as well as protective properties, but at the same time they have an extremely unpleasant and resistant odor and a rather long drying time.

Acrylic water based

If acrylic paint is used for wooden floors, such a coating will be sufficiently durable and protect the surface well. The drying time of such paint is about an hour, it should be noted that it is diluted with water and is much less toxic than its counterparts. In addition, acrylic paint almost does not smell, which makes it a good option for interior work.

It is necessary to decide which paint to use independently, but it will not be superfluous to consult with experts. The essence of the matter is that paints and varnishes, depending on their qualities, may differ in price and this point should be taken into account. Also, the services of specialists may be required in the selection of paint colors.

Light colors visually increase the room, and dark - vice versa. Also, when choosing paintwork materials, it will not be superfluous to know how the paint is applied, whether it can be applied over the old coating, or the surface should be sanded and degreased, how much paint will dry and whether primers should be applied. In principle, it is not difficult to choose high-quality paint or varnish, most of the necessary information is indicated on the label, however, this does not mean that this issue can be approached without due responsibility. Beautiful and high-quality painted floor is able to decorate any room, so if there is no firm certainty that you will be able to carry out the necessary painting work yourself, you should turn to the services of professionals. This will entail additional costs, but the work will be performed efficiently.

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