Decorative wall painting. wall painting technology

07.05.2018 Read in 16 min.

In our new review, we will present the most fashionable wall design ideas on the example of projects from the portfolio of the Fundament Group of Companies, whose specialists are engaged in interior design and turnkey renovation of apartments and houses. Here you will see wall designs in classic, neoclassical, modern, minimalist and loft styles and get acquainted with the latest wall decoration design techniques.

modern kitchen wall design

In the photo: Stone-look tiles in the decoration of an accent wall

Finishing the accent wall with stone tiles is another popular living room design option. Our specialists will help you choose from different types: slate, limestone, marble, granite and others.

"Doubling the area" of the dining area with a mirror wall

In the photo: Mirror wall in the interior of the dining room

If you prefer an interior design with a mirror finish in an expanded format, take a look at the visualization of the interior of the kitchen-dining room in the illustration above. Here, the mirror wall enhances the illumination of the room and visually increases its area by almost 2 times. The remaining area of ​​the wall, as dictated by the geometry of functionalism, is used from floor to ceiling and represents solid facades of a built-in kitchen set. This technique allows you to completely hide the furniture cases and achieve the effect of recession into the wall.

Wall decoration with decorative panels

In the photo: Living room design with wall decoration with decorative panels

When choosing walls with decorative panels, it is important to know that they can be made of different materials: chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, PVC, iron, various types of plastic and polyurethane (PU or PU), linkrust, as well as wood of different species or wooden rails. The latter are often called type-setting rack panels. In functional terms, the panels allow you to decorate any wiring without dusty and noisy chasing, lay communications behind them, and easily level the walls. And in the aesthetic - to create an extraordinary comfort and atmosphere of luxury interior.

Luxurious Art Deco Silver 3D Wall Panels

Pictured: Art Deco paneled living room design

In the design of wall panels, one can single out wooden, glossy, with ornaments and plain, multi-colored, gilded, stylized antique and with many other interesting effects. There are also panels that, after mounting on the wall, can be painted in any color you are interested in.

Futuristic 3D backlit panel for accent wall decoration

In the photo: Living room interior design in bright colors

Today, decorative 3D backlit wall panels are especially fashionable. Usually they become the focal point of the interior, so it is best to mount them in the corridor or on the opposite wall from the TV.

Delicate colors and walls with decorative layout

In the photo: Design of a small kitchen-dining room in an apartment of 43 sq. m

In the photo: Office interior design with wood paneling on the walls

Wood paneling comes in a classic style, like the cabinet design in the photo above, as well as a modern one, like a minimalist style or an interesting geometric pattern with a futuristic twist. Such panels can also have a 3D effect - a three-dimensional structure, protruding parts and parts. Wooden panels are especially often used in the English, classical and neoclassical style, in the design of living rooms and offices in particular.

Wood paneling and marble in the living room walls

In the photo: Living room design with marble fireplace portal

Wall decoration with marble or marble effect porcelain tiles is becoming more and more popular in the premium segment. In this case, you have a very rich choice of shades, or rather, types of marble that your wall can be decorated with. Marble is often used in the design of stairs, floors, walls in the living room and in the kitchen.

Different types of marble are mined in completely different parts of the world - for example, Red Verona comes from the Italian town of Veneto, Emperador Light is mined in Turkey, Custonaci is mined on the island of Sicily (Italy), Cristal Ice similar to ice was found in Brazil, snow-white Volokas marble from Greece and most green marbles (like Verde Ming) are from Italy.

Minimalistic corridor interior with glossy panels

In the photo: Wall design with glossy panels

Glossy panels in wall design are very often used in modern interiors. They can be made of glass, veneer or MDF, as well as other materials. You will see glossy panels in the design of the corridor or hallway, as well as accent walls in the living room.

Design with white walls. Strict geometry of the interior of the apartment in a modern style

In the photo: Kitchen-living room with white paneling

In the interior of this open-plan kitchen-living room, the design of the kitchen set in white (pictured left) plays along with the design decision in the design of the white walls on the right. This technique creates the unity of the interior, the ideal image of a modern kitchen-living room.

Wall panels, interior doors and furniture facades produced by Fundament Group of Companies

In the photo: The stand of Fundament Group of Companies at the Batimat Russia exhibition

At Batimat Russia 2017 and 2018, we presented samples of interior doors, wall panels and furniture facades of our own production. In design projects for our clients, we complement exquisite classic and modern interiors with high-quality finishes, which we control ourselves! That is why our customers can be sure of 100% quality of their new repair!

Wall design in the living room

In the photo: Living room interior design with wall decoration with moldings

Speaking about the design of the walls, first of all, it is worth talking about the possibility of decorating them in classical and neoclassical styles. They use plaster decorative details: moldings, rosettes, medallions and other elements that can add charm and aristocratic grace to the atmosphere of the room.

Tapestry panels in the style of classicism

In the photo: Design of a living room with a tapestry panel

This sumptuous living room was inspired by a tapestry panel depicting early mornings in the Mediterranean. Having picked up fabric inserts with a classic ornament and borrowed delicate pastel colors from the central decor element, the designer made the interior light and airy.

Accent wall painting. Fresco in Mediterranean Provence style

In the photo: The idea of ​​​​decorating the wall in the living room with a picturesque fresco depicting Venice

In the photo: The combination of art deco and neoclassicism in the decoration of the walls in the living room

This luxurious living room in champagne shades is made in a combination of neoclassical and art deco styles. The walls are decorated with white moldings, decorative inserts from designer wallpaper, as well as wide white skirting boards for the ceiling and floor. Moldings allow you to visually zone the walls and realize the idea of ​​a combined finish in a neoclassical spirit, while skirting boards are in harmony with the door frames.

Classic stucco patterns

In the photo: Decorative stucco for interior decoration

Classical stucco molding with ornate patterns allows you to make the repair of an apartment in a classic style simply inimitable. These can be both exclusive options, in the manner of French chateaus and Parisian mansions, and typical, but no less skillful.

living room design with brick wall

Photo: Accent wall with brick finish in a modern living room

Decorative panels, tiles or brick-like stucco can be the perfect solution for an accent wall design in a living room. They look very modern, but do not attract too much attention (for example, they do not interfere with watching TV in the least!).

Bedroom wall design

Moldings, stucco and tapestry panels

Elegant stucco decoration made of plaster or polyurethane

In the photo: Decorative stucco molding can be made of gypsum or polyurethane

Gypsum or polyurethane stucco molding is the most important decor element of classical interiors. Especially a lot of it in baroque and rococo. Stucco decoration can be with gold, silver and other other coatings. Whereas in neoclassicism we most often see traditional options with snow-white stucco.

Fashionable Art Deco textile panels

In the photo: Wall decoration with textile panels in the bedroom

In this luxurious bedroom, textile panels are both the design of the wall itself and the headboard for the bed. In a modern interior, the headboard often goes far beyond the actual area and becomes a stylish art object.

In the photo: Bedroom interior design in white

Mint designer wallpaper

In this cute little bedroom, our designers used not only charming wallpaper for the walls, but also moldings and moldings under the ceiling, as well as decorative painting in a truffle shade to create the illusion of a very wide skirting board and, consequently, a higher ceiling.

Futuristic backlit wall panels and window wall design

In the photo: Fashionable backlit panels in the decoration of the bedside headboard in the bedroom

This luxurious bedroom is decorated in a modern style and is complemented by unusual lighting, which is part of the accent wall design. Radiance, flowing from under the bed, creates some futuristic.

Bedroom design with brick wall

In the photo: Decorative brick and concrete-like plaster in the wall decoration in the loft bedroom

The loft style is now a very trendy solution for interior design of living space. Especially when it comes to an open-plan or apartment for a single man, as well as rooms for a teenager or student. You can't do without brick walls in a loft-style interior!

Photo wallpaper with a seascape for decorating the walls in the bedroom

For the bedroom interior in a modern style, photorealistic panels are suitable. Typically, landscape photographs with the sea, forest, mountains are used for decoration. The trend is images of the beach, various flowers and plants, magical sketches and frames from cartoons are suitable for children's rooms.

Bathroom wall design. Modern Ideas 2018

Pictured: Loft-style gray bathroom with embossed concrete effect wall panels

In bathrooms, the finishing is most often done with ceramic tiles, marble, porcelain stoneware, natural stone or ceramic parquet. This applies to the design of both floors and walls, as well as various niches.

Mediterranean mosaic in the interior of the bathroom

In the photo: Bathroom interior in warm colors

This bathroom features Arabic/Mediterranean mosaic printed tiles on the walls. Today it is the most important trend option in interior design!

Luxury bathroom interior in marble

Pictured: Modern bathroom design

Marble is a suitable material for finishing wet areas in an apartment or house - in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the relaxation room in front of the sauna and swimming pool. In current interiors, the most common is white and black marble, but there are other variations, such as pink, green, red, orange and many others.

Reflections of white marble in a bright bathroom

In the photo: Bathroom design in marble

Light colors in the interior help to achieve the effect of spaciousness and exceptional luxury. Combining different shades (cream, light beige and ivory) in the bathroom in the photo above, our designers have achieved an amazing result!

Futurism today. Bathroom with innovative design

In the photo: Bathroom interior design with beautiful decorative tiles

In the interior of this bathroom, our specialists used traditional warm walnut wood, and unusual design details such as wet concrete tiles and white ceramic tile inlays behind the tub. It turned out exceptionally!

Finishing an accent wall under a stone in the interior of a bright bathroom

In the photo: Beautiful bathroom interior

Another example of a bathroom designed by our designers in a modern style. Pay attention to the design of the walls - the decorative stone of a pleasant shade here blends perfectly with the design of the floor and other walls.

Contemporary chic in bathroom cladding with mosaics and ceramic parquet

In the photo: Bathroom interior design in dark colors 2018

Ceramic parquet is now a very popular solution for bathroom and kitchen wall designs. Allowing you to achieve an atmosphere of comfort, it also impresses with its practicality, moisture and wear resistance!

Luxurious bathroom interior in polished marble and granite

In the photo: Bathroom interior design in black and white marble

The bright interior of this stylish bathroom inspires at first sight. Black and white marble are combined here in an exceptionally skillful combination, designed by interior designers from Fundament Group of Companies. The implementation of the design project, which you see in the photo above, is a direct proof of the professionalism of our finishing masters, as well as close control over the quality of work at every stage.

Floral patterns in the interior of the bathroom with French charm

In the photo: Neoclassical bathroom design with decorative moldings

Floral prints are loved not only by women, they are also liked by men. Allowing you to make the interior elegant, refined, romantic, they look great in neoclassical style.

Wall decoration in the hallway

Functional mirror inserts and neoclassical moldings

In the photo: The interior of the hallway in bright colors

In interior design in the neoclassical style, we see design techniques similar to those used in the classics. But here the decoration is more concise, restrained and often solved in light colors.

Wall decoration with wallpaper. Classic style design

In the photo: Wall design in the interior in the neoclassical style

In the interior of this neoclassical style hall, our designers used very high ceiling plinths, which look beautiful in interiors with high ceilings. It is worth paying attention to the skillfully carved wooden door frames in a classic style.

Mirror panel in a modern interior

In the photo: Stylish hallway interior with mirrors

The mirror wall in a small hallway is a doubly functional element. It allows you to put yourself in order, as well as enhance the illumination and visually expand the room.

Floral patterns and mirrors in the interior of a black and white hallway

In the interior of a small hallway in the photo above, you can see a beautiful beveled mirror on the wall on the right. Opposite it is another interesting design element - wallpaper with a beautiful floral ornament. They will become the background when you look in the mirror.

Interior photo printing - a fashionable alternative to photo wallpaper

In the photo: Enfilade receding into perspective, repeated in mirrors - an interior photo print on walls and doors

In our time, photo wallpaper has been replaced by the technique of interior photo printing, when any image, be it a landscape, drawing or portrait, can be applied to a special washable PVC film, which is later used for seamless finishing of walls, ceilings or door panels. Such a coating is practical and durable, and in the hands of talented professionals it allows you to achieve amazing effects of presence inside the image with imitation of perspective. Particularly captivating are the looking-glass spaces formed when using full-wall reflective canvases in combination with a photo print, as well as invisible seamless doors in the interior.

Contemporary wall design with photo poster and console table

In the photo: Wall design in the corridor with a photo panel

In the interior of a modern hall, a Provencal kitchen or a glamorous bedroom, you can often see such a decorative object as a panel. Panels can be very different - this is a mosaic composition, and a slab of natural onyx with backlight, and a mirror coated with the author's drawing. Also, panels can be ceramic, fabric, wood, as well as plaster, mosaic or paper. In modern interior design, photopanels are used very often. It can be an abstraction that sets the tone and mood for the entire interior, a personal photo of the hostess, a family photo of all family members, an interesting ornament or a landscape painting.

Wall design ideas in other rooms of the apartment

Pink pastel in the children's room for two sisters

In the photo: Children's room in pink for two girls

Ornaments are often used to decorate accent walls, allowing you to create an interesting focal point, deepen the interior, and make it more original. In this inviting children's room, an accent wall pairs well with an ornate mirrored chest of drawers and branded linens.

Office interior on a bright loggia

In the photo: Design of an accent wall in the office

In the interior of this study, the walls are decorated with wooden slats, which are glued to the area with decorative gray plaster. Looks very modern!

Wall painting. Design and photo 2018

Classic painted walls with moldings, wallpaper inserts and boiserie panels

In the photo: Moldings, cornices, decorative inserts and boiserie panels in wall decoration

The designers of the Fundament Group of Companies use high-quality moldings and stucco elements from third-party manufacturers, as well as boiserie wall panels and door portals of their own production, in wall decoration.

Bright orange accents and colonial luxury in the interior of the corridor

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Are you tired of your monotonous interior in the apartment? Do you want to transform it, refresh it and create something extraordinary? To your delight, there are many options for finishing a dwelling. One of them is quite effective - this is a decorative painting of the walls with your own hands. Thanks to her, you can change the design of your home beyond recognition. There are many techniques through which you can create a unique pattern and texture on the walls.

It is clear that it is difficult to call the process easy. But if there is an appropriate instruction, tools and materials, as well as the right attitude to work, then it will be possible to do without specialists. Let's find out how you can paint the walls in a decorative way with your own hands.

Features of decorative painting for walls

What is the difference between ordinary wall painting and decorative? The differences are quite noticeable. Regular painting will simply remake your wall a different color. And if we talk about decorative painting, then a unique pattern, structure and shape is created on the surface, along with coloring. Let's look at the benefits that decorative wall painting has.

Advantages of paint:

Long service life. The minimum is approximately 10 years. But note that during this period the paint will not fade or deteriorate. You don't have to repaint anything. As for expensive decorative wall paints from well-known manufacturers, they will serve you for 25 years!

Paint resistance to various influences. The coating protects the wall and is not easily damaged. In addition, the composition will not fade in the sun and will not be erased. And you can completely forget about the appearance of mold, since the composition contains special protective agents.

monolithic coverage. No joints are formed, the surface looks beautiful and creates a wonderful environment in the room.

Ease of operation. You can easily wash the wall, removing dirt and dust. In addition, spots will appear much less frequently on such a surface.

Composition safety. Properly selected paint will not harm residents, as it will not emit harmful substances. Moreover, the composition does not burn, which makes your stay in the room even safer.

Anti-static paint ensures that the walls will not collect dust.

As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of the material. But, decorative paint has its drawbacks. There are very few of them, but they are:

• walls for painting with your own hands will need to be carefully prepared. Next, we will consider in more detail what is included in such training;
• when compared with conventional paint, the price of decorative compositions is slightly higher. Sometimes you will see a price tag of about 1000 rubles per 1 kg of material. Although there are cheap options, 300–400 rubles each, they are not of such high quality.

If we have dealt with the description of decorative paint, let's see the technology of work in order to change your house or apartment beyond recognition.

Stage 1 - preparatory work

As you already understood, without this process, nowhere. It is clear that any finish requires high-quality preparation. Therefore, do not think that you will do extra work. If this is neglected, the service life and quality of the finished surface will be low. What is included in preparing the walls for painting?

First you need to assess the condition of the walls. How equal are they? Are there cracks, pits or other defects? Do they have old finishing material? This will all need to be corrected. Remove the old finish to the ground, it will only interfere. As for cracks and defects, they can be repaired. For this purpose, you will need putty. It can hide all defects.

In the case when the wall differences are more than 20 mm, it is necessary to putty the walls for painting in order to level the surface. After all, as a result, all the irregularities will be clearly visible. All you need is to buy putty, stock up on spatulas, a rule and a level. Thanks to them, you can achieve a perfectly flat surface. For more information on how to putty walls for painting, see this video.

Advice! Just before painting, you should treat the surface with a primer that will provide better adhesion.

In the event that you are working indoors with all decorative elements and furniture, protect them or remove them altogether for the duration of the work.

Stage 2 - apply a decorative layer of paint

All you need for the work is the selected paint and tools for forming textures and patterns. Very good rollers for decorative painting of walls. Due to its shape and unusual roller, original drawings and patterns are obtained. But, you can use a brush, sponge, rag, roller with pile. It all depends on the application technique, of which there are quite a few. Let's look at the common options.

Dry brush method

First of all, apply the paint evenly on the wall using a regular roller. Please note that the tone of the paint should be lighter. Wait until the layer is completely dry. Further, with chaotic movements, using a brush, cover individual places on the walls with paint with a different shade. For example, you can use metallic paint, gold, bronze or silver. The result of the work is visible in the photo below.

Paint rubbing method

The work is quite simple, you can do it yourself. It is enough to apply the composition to the wall, and then rub it with a special mitten or sponge. So you can get an interesting pattern and soften the color contrast.

We imitate Venetian plaster

Here you need two shades of paint. Divide it into two parts, one of which add a dark dye. Everything is ready to go. Apply paint in layers, alternately changing tones. It remains to shade the finished coating to make everything more harmonious. Use a spatula to run along the wall from one side to the other.

Using a rag roller

Thanks to this method, you can not only get an interesting range and pattern, but also hide wall surface defects. The work is simple: apply decorative paint of a certain color on the wall. Take a rag, make a roller out of it, twisting it into a bundle. Lightly dip a homemade roller in paint of a different color, and then begin to form patterns on the surface.

Note! To achieve a harmonious coloring, alternate the direction of movement and turn the roller at different angles.

Using textured rollers

One of the popular options is the use of a textured roller. It has a rubber surface with a printed pattern. All that is required of you is to apply paint to the walls, and then process it with one of these rollers. The pattern will be painted in a different color. These photos show how the finished result will look.

An unusual solution in the transformation of the interior of the room is the decorative painting of the walls. There are various subtleties that will allow you to create individual surfaces. It is not necessary to invite specialists to perform such work, it is enough just to know all the nuances of this process.

Peculiarities

The material used, applied to the base, will give the room a uniqueness. The peculiarity of decorative wall painting is that it has an amazing aesthetic effect, helps to translate any design ideas into reality.

The essence of this process is to apply a special dye to the surface with further decoration with patterns giving various shapes.

Such paint will last about ten years without the need for renewal. This is a great option for decorating the interior of the kitchen, as it has many advantages, unlike paper wallpaper. In addition to durability, an undoubted advantage is that this textured wall covering does not fade in the sun, it is also easier to remove traces of dirt from such a surface with a regular rag. In addition, the base has a high moisture resistance.

Wall preparation

The texture of the walls to be painted is different.

In modern interiors, the following types of surfaces can be found:

• plastered;
• wooden;
• wallpapered;
• tile.

The preparatory stage consists in bringing the work surface in order from floor to ceiling by creating a perfectly smooth base.

This is achieved by performing some sequential actions:

• it is necessary to control the resistance of the coating to vibrations in order to prevent shedding of the applied layer in the future;
• cleaning the walls from the old coating. It can be previously glued wallpaper, various grease stains, traces of fungus. In such situations, cleaning with acetone or gasoline saves;
• in the presence of cracks, the base should be primed;
• carry out further alignment by puttying. This is especially true for concrete walls, which are characterized by multiple roughness;
• apply the final coat of primer.

As for the decoration of walls for painting from wood, the preparation of such bases will be somewhat different. First, the wood must be sanded, then all uneven places should be covered with putty. Here it is important to preserve the natural structure of the tree. Next, the wall must be impregnated with anti-fungal agents. After complete drying, you can start painting.

After carrying out the preparatory work, it is necessary to protect the furniture in the apartment from the possible ingress of dye. It is best to remove all unnecessary items from the room.

Special attention deserves the preparation of materials and tools for work.

Special painting equipment includes:

• brushes;
• convenient capacity;
• gloves;
• device for creating invoices;
• natural sponge;
• putty knife.

The most important point is the choice of paint.

It is useful to know what types of decorative paints are found:

• With the help of granite dye, you can create an imitation of granite on the surface.
• Mother-of-pearl create a feeling of silkiness of the base, make the effect of color change. For those who do not like too glossy bright coatings, it is better to decorate only the floor borders with this method.
• With the effect of velor, the solutions are distinguished by their softness, as the composition includes solid particles of different colors.
• With sand particles. Such paints will give relief.
• Silicone.
• silicate. The most expensive composition, but differs in sufficient practicality. Does not absorb dust and dirt.
• Acrylic dye is also convenient and ready to use.

Before direct application, if possible, you should always test the properties of the purchased product. This is required in order to check how quickly the selected dye dries, whether it changes its original color, whether it has a strong odor, and to control paint consumption.

How to paint?

Decorative wall painting can be done using textured solutions. In their composition, they are close to plaster. The relief is obtained through the use of appropriate coloring devices. In this case, a combination of various materials is made to create a pattern.

To preserve the appearance upon completion of work, professionals advise covering the walls with interior varnish.

Textured paints are expensive, but they have quite undeniable advantages:

• durability without loss of attractiveness;
• never change color under the influence of sunlight;
• not afraid of mechanical impact;
• suitable for any space.

It is important to know that decoration by painting is possible not only with the use of special textured dyes, which were discussed above. With your own hands, you can apply a method that is cost-saving, but no worse. This method consists in using ordinary wall paint in combination with devices that create texture.

The most interesting coating techniques are:

• The easiest way to change the texture of the walls is if they are decorated with glass. It is enough to paint them with acrylic paint. Here you do not need to come up with a pattern, since the surface will remain with the same pattern, but will become a different color;
• With the use of a stencil. It is easy to find in hardware stores, or you can make it at home. Plastic or a piece of linoleum is perfect as a material. On sale there are samples with adhesive bases. It is applied to the desired surface, then the brush impregnated in the solution is carried out along the base;

• With a rag roller. They process the walls by moving in different directions;
• An ordinary brush can create an unusual coating. Here, a method is possible in which two shades are applied. The main thing is to make chaotic strokes. Another method allows you to decorate with one color in two layers. The second application of paint is to move the brush from top to bottom;

• Creating a marble base requires accuracy. First, the main shade is covered, then similar to natural materials are selected. A new layer should be applied without waiting for the complete drying of the previous one. There is a mixture of colors. A fine brush creates small separations. It is possible to achieve the desired result using the usual water-based composition, which is often used to paint the floor;
• Acrylic mortar is sprayed;
• To make the walls look like leather, you can use latex paint and a suede brush. To do this, first the walls are painted with the selected shade, then the glaze is mixed with the dye, but of a darker tone. Next comes the application of this mixture to part of the base. Later, the brush is wetted in water and squeezed well. Until the wall is completely dry, you need to draw a wrung out tool along it, making stains;

• Creating the effect of Versailles plaster. Here it is recommended to purchase latex paint. Using a plastic spatula, the wall is covered with the prepared solution like ordinary plaster. To give balance in color, you need to drive the tool in different directions. It seems that the walls are made of natural stone, among which onyx is considered special;
• Walls made of OSB slabs have a ready-made decorative texture. It is enough just to choose the desired paint and carefully apply to the base. It is better to do this work in several layers.

These are not all ways of decorative wall painting. There is a huge mass of options that depend only on the owner’s idea and the available tools.

There is nothing difficult in decorating surfaces at home, it is only important to follow the step-by-step rules for applying one or another composition, depending on what effect you want to achieve. An important point is the manifestation of imagination during this work. What could be better than turning an idea into reality.

How to paint the walls with decorative paint, see the following video.

Wall paint has replaced the once fashionable wallpaper. This material is easy to handle, cheap and has great potential for decoration. However, in order to qualitatively and quickly paint the walls in the apartment, you need to know some of the nuances of the choice of paintwork materials and its application.

Choice

Modern shops selling goods for repairs have a very wide range of paints, which complicates their choice. All paints are divided into 2 large groups: paints for interior and facade work.

For painting walls and ceilings in the house, it is necessary to use paints for interior work - they are not toxic, they practically do not have an unpleasant odor.

Water-dispersion paints are very popular and convenient for interior decoration. They, in turn, are divided into latex, silicone, vinyl and acrylic. These paints have a lot of advantages: they support natural moisture exchange, are resistant to fading and abrasion.

A new generation of paints easily tolerate even wall washing. A huge plus of water-dispersion paints is their possibility, which gives boundless scope for imagination. The same reason is also a minus - it is necessary to clearly calculate the amount of paint needed for the work, otherwise, when re-pointing paintwork materials with tinting paste, you can make a mistake with the color intensity.

You can also paint the walls with newfangled textured paints. They not only change the color of the walls, but also imitate a different texture. You can choose paint with imitation of wood, natural stone or cork wood.

Colour

When choosing paint, you need to decide which color is better to choose for walls and ceilings. When buying tinting pastes, you need to focus not only on the color of the paste itself, but also on the degree of dilution.

If you are planning to completely change the look of your home, then choose the paint in accordance with the style that was chosen as the main one in the interior. If a slight refreshment of the situation is planned, then the color of the paintwork should be combined with the color of the existing furniture and textiles.

Do not strive to make the walls and ceilings of particularly bright colors, a room in light colors looks more comfortable and cozy. It is advisable to use dark shades exclusively in bright, spacious rooms, otherwise the room may seem much smaller than its size.

In addition to the color of the tinting paste, it is very important to know the degree of glossiness of the paint itself. The more gloss in the paint, the brighter the original color will be.

Training

To understand how to paint the walls with your own hands, you do not need to be a professional. It is enough to stick to the scheme to get a good result.

Before going to the hardware store, measure the area of ​​​​the surface to be painted - this will allow you to take the required amount of paint. At the same time, do not forget to look at the degree of hiding power of the paint and its consumption, otherwise, at the most inopportune moment, the paint you bought will not be enough, despite the correct calculations.

All chips and irregularities must be repaired with putty and after waiting for it to dry, treat these places with fine sandpaper. After the wall, you need to treat it with a primer - this treatment contributes to better adhesion of the paint to the wall and reduces its consumption.

For the best quality of painting, before starting it, it is necessary to temporarily dismantle all switches and sockets and, if possible, heating radiators. Furniture should preferably be taken out or moved to the middle of the room and covered with construction film, thereby protecting it from paint splashes.

To paint the walls without staining the ceiling, you need to use a wide masking tape. Glue it around the entire perimeter of the ceiling, not pressing hard to the surface. The adhesive tape should be removed before the paint is completely dry, otherwise you may not get a smooth painting line.

Painting

This stage should begin with the preparation of the paint. To do this, it should be thoroughly mixed and, if necessary, add a little thinner, if such a procedure is possible for this paint.

Always start painting from top to bottom. Start painting from the ceiling, then you will avoid dripping paint on freshly painted walls. The ceiling should be painted from the window deep into the room, starting from the corner.

You need to paint the surface in stripes, while each strip should overlap the previous one a little. If you need to apply a second coat of paint, wait until the surface is completely dry.

It is most convenient to paint the walls and ceiling with a wide round roller, while using a special roller with a metal plate in the corners.

To fully master the technique of painting walls in hard-to-reach places, you can watch videos and photos on how to paint walls. This will help to choose convenient tools for painting and facilitate the work itself, reducing the time it takes.

Following this instruction on how to properly paint walls and ceilings, you can make high-quality repairs with your own hands, without resorting to the help of specialists.

Wall decoration is an obligatory stage in the design of the room. Today we will consider in detail the option of decorating the wall - painting. This is a popular and sought-after way to update and diversify the interior.

Painting the walls in the interior gives scope for creativity and imagination. A variety of colors on the shelves of stores allows you to implement design ideas and bring your dream interior to life. The right choice of material is important, as the final result will depend on it. To start the painting process, materials offered in stores are studied and suitable ones are selected.

Characteristics of paints that are important to know:

• To paint indoors, you only need interior paints, on the packages of which there is a mark “for interior work”.
• How the paint interacts with water affects its application in various rooms: rooms with high humidity (bathroom, kitchen) need moisture-resistant paint. For other rooms, where there is no dampness and moisture, non-moisture resistant paints can be used.
• All coloring materials are also divided into two groups: breathable and not. Vapor-proof (non-breathing) paints should be chosen only for rooms where you plan to spend little time. The walls in the bedroom, for example, are painted only with vapor-permeable paint. This is the key to healthy circulation and air renewal.
• Wear resistance. This is an important indicator of the paint, which shows the degree of its resistance to abrasion. For example, if frequent wet cleaning of walls is planned, then the paint must be wear-resistant.
• Hiding power, that is, the ability of the paint to cover the surface. This directly affects its consumption. The hiding power on the can indicates how much of this paint is needed to cover 1 square meter of the surface.

Kinds

All these parameters must be considered when choosing in order to obtain the desired result. However, that's not all. The paints themselves are divided into types, all the advantages and disadvantages of which we will now analyze.

Acrylic water-based paint

This dye is one of the most popular and sought after. It is based on polyacrylate resins.

Advantages: excellent hiding power, easy to apply, unlimited possibility of tinting. The invariable advantage of the paint will be the low cost. Does not fade, moisture resistant, wear-resistant. Has no unpleasant odor, non-toxic. Also, the advantages of paint include the fact that it is easy to use and suitable even for those who did not take a brush in their hands.

Disadvantages: high consumption. When using this type of paint, it is often necessary to apply more than one or even two coats of paint to achieve the desired result. Minus paint and what is affected by sunlight. Also, this paint does not resist the effects of fungus and mold.

silicone paint

These paints got their name because of the silicone resins they contain. These coatings belong to a new generation of paints that have the advantages of water-dispersed and silicate coloring materials, and the disadvantages have been eliminated. Most often used in facade work.

The advantages of silicone paint are that it is vapor permeable and waterproof. It is resistant to sunlight, does not fade, is not afraid of high temperatures. Resistant to alkaline attack and pollution. The scope of silicone paint is almost unlimited due to its excellent performance properties, durability and variety of decorative options.

The disadvantages of silicone dyes include high cost. When applied over a large area, this paint is quite expensive. But here it is also taken into account that the durability of this paint, its strength and resistance to damage, will very quickly pay off all investments.

latex paint

This water-based dye contains latex. The paint is known for its high wear resistance.

The advantages of latex paint are moisture resistance and durability. The surface can be subjected to wet cleaning without damage to the coating. This paint is universal: it is applicable to concrete, wood and paper. Latex paint coating looks spectacular and can decorate the interior. The paint is non-toxic, vapor-permeable, endowed with excellent thermal insulation properties, very economical in consumption and dries quickly.

Of the shortcomings, it is indicated that the walls for painting need perfectly even. Latex paint absolutely repeats the entire surface of the wall. Also, the paint is not resistant to temperatures below zero. In the room where staining with such paint will be carried out, there should not be strong temperature changes, otherwise it makes no sense to use it. The high cost can also be a deterrent, but as with silicone paint, it's a good investment in the longevity and durability of the finish.

Vinyl paint

It was created on the basis of vinyl compounds and was practically forced out of the market by acrylic paints.
The advantages of vinyl paint are low cost. This coating does not turn yellow, its decorating ability is at a fairly high level. Resistant to solvents and chemicals. Eco-friendly: allowed for painting walls and ceilings in children's rooms.

There are a lot of disadvantages: strong shrinkage during drying, which often requires a second layer of staining. The paint has proven itself to be not very durable. The disadvantages include low vapor permeability.

Dye, which is made on the basis of PVA. Suitable for interior decoration. A budget option. A definite plus in the affordable price.

The downside is that for painting indoors, there must be favorable conditions, without temperature fluctuations and with perfectly aligned surfaces. The paint is not wear-resistant, so do not expect miracles from it.

Acrylic latex paint

Contains the qualities of latex dyes. Wear resistance, long-term operation without loss in protective properties and decorative qualities.

Structural paint

The viscosity of this material allows the paint to keep the relief specified during application.
There are many advantages of the coating: from non-toxicity and lack of smell to the ability to make a unique relief pattern with different degrees of roughness on a given surface. The paint is waterproof, washes well, and is able to mask surface imperfections. Very durable.

Of the shortcomings, it is worth mentioning only a fairly high cost.

The quality of the paint and the operating conditions - that's what you should worry about when choosing a dye. Do not overpay for a brand name or for minor improvements, with which manufacturers often inflate the price. You can always find a quality product within your budget. Please contact a sales consultant.

Wall preparation

Preparing the walls is perhaps one of the most important steps. To begin with, it is worth removing all previous coatings. All roughness, cracks and irregularities are carefully rubbed. A smooth surface is the key to an excellent result after painting. After leveling, the surface must be cleaned of dust. A brush, a soft cloth and a vacuum cleaner - any of these items will do the job.

The next step is primer. This is necessary in order to fill in small surface defects and enhance the adhesion of the wall and paint. Acrylic primer is very popular. It is great for any surface. For priming walls and interior partitions, you can use several equipment options: a roller, a sprayer or a wide brush. After the primer is applied, it must be left to dry completely. It will take about 5-6 hours.

After the soil has dried, puttying is performed. To apply the first layer, it is worth using a starting putty. It exists both in the finished version and in the form of a dry mix. The first layer is applied on top of the masking mesh, which consists of fiberglass. After the plaster has dried, it is rubbed with a special tool. Then you need to apply a layer of finishing putty, which is also rubbed after drying.

Acrylic primer not only enhances adhesion, but also has antibacterial properties that prevent fungus and mold from multiplying on the wall.

What range to choose

The choice of color has a strong influence on the interior as a whole. Two different shades of the same color can both spoil and decorate the room. When choosing a color scheme, you need to take into account the lighting, the desired color of furniture and textiles, the mood that you want to create in the room.

In the home interior, neutral colors always look win-win: yellow, coffee, apricot. It is quite easy to choose an interior for them, and these colors have a beneficial and calming effect on the psyche. The bright colors of the walls will require more attention and effort in order to find the right environment for them. Designers advise not to use more than five colors in one room.

Trendy colors in the interior

Fashion comes and goes, dictating its own rules, including in the interior. The most important thing is that the environment is ideal for you. Consider what colors are relevant today:

• White color immediately evokes the idea of ​​purity. White is a lifesaver if you want to enlarge and expand the space. Recommended for small and dark spaces.
• Black, on the contrary, reduces space. With poor lighting, this color can turn a room into a very dark and gloomy one. Designers advise diluting black with glossy or mirror surfaces.
• Grey. This color is often associated with the backdrop for very expensive items in an interior setting. It should not be made the main color of the room, because it is rather boring in itself. Light gray color with the addition of various color spots in the setting will perfectly decorate the interior, give comfort and renewal to the room.
• Red is known to stimulate appetite and increase blood pressure. It is used with caution in residential areas, especially in children's rooms. If you use it as the main color in the room, it will make an oppressive impression. It is used as an additional accent, especially in the interior of cold colors. This will make the room cozy.

• Yellow affects intellectual development, so it is suitable for a children's bedroom. This color is also used in rooms that are located on the north side.
• Orange color has the ability to harmonize the atmosphere in the room. This color is conducive to communication, so it is perfect, for example, for the living room. With orange, you need to act as carefully as with red. You should not make it the main color in the room, as it can quickly get bored.
• Brown, especially its light tones, is considered a classic example of color in the interior. Beige shades, peach, and also coffee are ideally combined with it. Noble, creating comfort, color.
• Blue color gives a feeling of peace and relaxation. This color reduces appetite, tunes in to a wave of relaxation. Ideal for the bedroom. A light shade of blue can expand the space.
• Purple, especially its dark shades, can cause a feeling of fatigue. Its use in the interior should be approached with caution.

• Green color is considered favorable both for the eyes and for peace of mind. Green is available in both warm and cold tones. It is believed that this color helps to concentrate, so it is often used for offices. Designers often use pistachio and olive colors in their decisions: they are considered successful for the interior. It is not always easy to match furniture to green walls, so think ahead if you are going to use this color.

Combination of colors and methods of applying paint

Combining colors is not as easy as it seems. For bright spots in the interior, you should use a neutral and calm tone. Also, a combination of related colors is always considered successful. Combine different shades of the same color and get a harmonious interior.
Consider the main methods of applying paint when combining colors:

Horizontal Division

This is a visual division of the wall into two horizontal stripes: it becomes two-color. The most commonly used proportions are one to one or two to one. The upper stripe is painted in a dark tone, the lower one becomes lighter. For a clear separation of the bands, the use of molding is acceptable.

Color inserts

A design with colored inserts can be suitable, for example, for a children's room. The basis is a neutral shade: beige, white. Against this background, a drawing is made: geometric shapes, which are then painted over with bright colors.

accents

It’s worth mentioning right away that furniture in the interior can also be an accent. If you want to pay attention and focus on the bright solution of the walls, then it is better to choose one or two walls and paint in a rich shade. Leave the rest in neutral colors so as not to overdo it with accents.

gradient and ombre

The idea of ​​making a gradient on the walls is considered one of the most popular in interior design. This method of painting is obtained when different shades of the same color are applied to each surface of the wall or a separate part of it.

The method of painting ombre is that the shade on one wall of the room changes in the horizontal or vertical direction. To get the whole range of shades of the same color on the wall, you must first paint the surface in the lightest of the available shades. Then the wall is divided into quarters and the lowest quarter must be painted in the darkest shade.

The next step is to mix the darker shade with some of the lighter one and paint over the part of the surface above the dark piece. In this case, you need to step a little on a dark surface. In the very center, the most saturated and bright color is usually used, smoothly smoothing it to the light part, which is at the top.

Horizontal and vertical stripes

This design move can be performed in a variety of ways. If the house has low ceilings, then you can fix this with the help of narrow vertical stripes. This visually stretches the walls and increases the height. To expand the space, you can paint a horizontal wide strip on the wall. It is usually decorated with various interior items: lamps and paintings.

Ornament

This method involves covering the surface of the wall with various images of figures. To greatly simplify the work, a stencil is used, which is made independently or buy a ready-made version in a hardware store.

geometric shapes

To create the desired style in the apartment, it is required to apply geometric shapes to the walls. Rhombuses, peas, squares are a few examples for decorating. This method of painting the walls requires a considerable amount of patience, because applying a drawing by hand will take a lot of time and effort.

The textured method of painting is to obtain a surface with a unique structure as a result. This can be achieved in a variety of ways. The stores now have all the materials that are needed to implement this idea. This method perfectly masks surface irregularities.

This finishing method is suitable even for beginners. The wall should be painted with thick paint, which will not dry immediately, but will give time to create a unique pattern on it. To do this, immediately after staining, take a crumpled piece of paper or a bag of polyethylene and blot the entire painted wall, each time stepping on the previous print.

To implement this idea, we need a regular sponge or brush with soft bristles. Ordinary water-based paint will do just fine. To apply the pattern, a sponge is taken, dipped in paint, and then slightly pressed against the surface of the wall. So the whole area is processed. This way of decor visually increases the area of ​​​​the room.

old lock

This method of decoration can often be found in the hallways of country houses. This decor creates an imitation of the laying out of natural stone. It is considered expensive due to the fact that it is difficult to do it yourself and requires the involvement of craftsmen who know how to do it professionally.

modern wall painting ideas

It is often mistakenly believed that wallpaper looks much more profitable than painted walls. This is not true! And examples of decorating houses with paint, which are in no way inferior to wallpapering, are examples of this. The future design is only limited by the imagination. Modern materials can help make a dream come true. Consider the recommendations of designers for decorating walls:

Living room

The living room in every home has a different function. This is the most representative place in the house, but it is used everywhere in different ways. In one house, this room is a hall and a meeting place for the whole family and guests, in another it is a quiet and secluded place for reading. It is important to determine the functional load of this room, because its color scheme depends on it!

If you like bright and saturated colors, but are afraid to use them, then there is a solution. Choose the same colors, but more muted shades. Brown, pink, orange, light green, blue, gray, black and purple are perfectly diluted with white. This is a color that is used both in decoration and in furniture solutions. White neutralizes dark and saturated tones. The living room is the place where you can bring any idea to life!

Bedroom

The walls in the bedroom are most often painted with water-based paint. It is breathable and safe. With the same success, she can be entrusted with painting a wooden, brick and concrete wall. The bedroom is designed for rest and relaxation, so the colors should be chosen accordingly. Consider the most popular interior styles that are found in the bedrooms:

Kitchen

People spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Here they cook, eat, communicate. The color scheme of the kitchen is very important, as it can directly affect the mood in the morning. The paint for this room should be moisture resistant and washable.

Bright yellow shades will always cheer you up. Green color is suitable for those who are constantly on a diet: it has a positive effect and calms the appetite. Light and beige shades are ideal if you want an elegant classic kitchen. Red color is a bold and bright decision, but requires careful handling, as it greatly affects the appetite.

Children's

Paint for a children's room needs eco-friendly, vapor-permeable and washable. Children often draw on the walls and need a special coating from which to quickly wipe off pranks.

A suitable option for a nursery: paint in one base color, and then add bright accents yourself. These are bright stickers, cartoon characters drawn with felt-tip pens and paints, fictional characters - what is enough imagination for!

Preferred colors for a children's room: yellow, orange, blue, green, light blue, pale pink.

Hallway

The corridor is the first thing a person sees when entering a house. It affects the impression of family members living here. When choosing a decor for a hallway, it is important to consider its dimensions: for small and narrow rooms, it is undesirable to build frame structures and use dark colors. The paint should be easy to clean and wet clean.

Wear resistance is another condition when choosing a coloring matter in the corridor. It should be borne in mind that light colors will be too easily soiled in this place.

Bathroom and toilet

Thanks to water-based paints that are not afraid of water, wall painting in bathrooms has begun to replace tile decoration. Here you can not be shy and express your design idea in full! Bright, muted, dark and light - a variety of colors and textures are used in bathrooms.

The main thing to consider: the paint should not be afraid of water, be resistant to dirt and durable. Often they combine walls decorated with tiles and painted.

• After the paint package is opened, the dye is stirred to obtain a uniform color.
• Painting takes place in a room where the temperature is not lower than 5 and not higher than 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity is also important to obtain the desired result. If the air is dry, it is better to turn on a humidifier or use a sprayer.

• Drafts are excluded!
• If mold or fungus is present on the walls, then before painting, the surface is treated with an antiseptic solution.
• Working brushes, as well as rollers, must be thoroughly washed from paint and dried.

In summary, I would like to note that if you carefully follow the technology and use suitable materials and dyes, then the result of staining will delight for years!