Paint for bathroom

In Soviet times painting walls in kitchens, corridors and bathroom was a very popular type of decoration. It did not require colossal costs and great skill, and therefore competed well with paper wallpapers. That's only if in a dry place this coating was held steadily, then it was necessary to appear moisture, as it began to grow in layers, turning the residential structure into a dull look. The oil paint terribly long dried up and allocated the extremely unpleasant smell. If she began to crack, then to save the situation was difficult. Now there are qualitative compounds capable of withstanding unfavorable conditions. High-quality water-based paint or alkyd enamels for walls in the bathroom, in all respects, exceed the oil predecessor, which we will not even consider in this article.

Types of modern paint for bathrooms

  1. Alkyd Enamel . This paint is made on the basis of resins and is suitable for painting masonry, wood surfaces, metal products. It withstands it as a continuous heating, which is good for radiators, and a damp environment. Alkyd compounds can be treated in the bathroom walls, ceilings , windowsills, doors. But complaints of a persistent smell are not uncommon, so it is worthwhile to look at the purchase, whether they are calculated for residential premises. Enamels of the alkyd series for domestic work are free of this drawback.
  2. Water-based paint for bathroom walls . These materials are divided into three types: latex paint, acrylic and polyvinyl chloride. The latter kind is better not to use in wet rooms, but the first two types are quite suitable for a bathroom. After treatment, a durable but perfectly harmless film is formed on the painted surface, allowing air to pass through, which gives the walls such an important opportunity to "breathe". If you compare acrylic and latex, then both of them, in fact - synthetic resin. Acrylic is slightly more expensive, but it is better kept on the surface.
  3. Chlorine rubber paint . If you are looking for what to replace a mosaic or tile to process a pool, then this is a good choice. A more durable coating still needs to be looked for. But it has its own peculiarities. The instructions do not specify that any harmful impurities are part of this substance, but it is prohibited to paint reservoirs with drinking water with these compounds. Also it is necessary to remember that the standard paint is not bad against cool water, but if the temperature of the liquid exceeds 27 degrees, then unpleasant consequences are possible. That is why it is often used outside. In the market there are new chlorinated rubber paints that withstand a wider temperature range. Another nuance - these compounds are applied directly to a bare cement or metal coating, putty here is excluded, and the old coating needs to be cleaned. A special solvent for chlorinated rubber paint is sold separately and is expensive, but the lifetime of the treated surface is so large that all costs are normally recouped.

Painting tools

This question is also worth a separate consideration, because if you use an inconvenient tool, then the coverage will turn out to be substandard. An old reliable brush, for example, is able to apply paint densely, but the material consumption with it is much greater. A more economical roller perfectly serves to handle large areas, but it is inconvenient to work with it in corners or on an uneven wall. Now there is the opportunity to choose an inexpensive household compressor, so that even at home you can connect the atomizer. With good care, this tool can help the owners in many difficult cases. But it is better to have several instruments so that you can get to the most inaccessible places.

Moisture-resistant paint for the bathroom is a good and practical way to update the interior of this room, if there is not enough money for the tile or mosaic. For example, the same plastic can not boast such a variety of shades, which can be created when mixing paints. The only condition is a good preparation of the walls, in order to almost perfectly align them. After all, even the smallest cavity on such a surface will be seen perfectly. But if you take into account all the nuances at the preparatory stages and when choosing a paint, then the design of your bathroom will look great.