Natural wood has a lot of positive qualities, so for many years it has been the most suitable building material for the construction of residential buildings and outbuildings. For the capital construction of wooden houses, as a rule, a rounded pine log or a large-section wooden beam is used.
Due to the ease of processing, high aesthetic qualities and good thermal insulation properties, in addition to capital construction, natural wood lumber is widely used for interior decoration and insulation of country houses, baths and other structures.
Painting of wooden structures
Like any other building or finishing material, natural wood products require additional processing to improve their aesthetic and operational qualities, so later in this article we will talk about the best way to paint a wooden house inside after construction and installation of interior decoration.
Detailed instructions will be presented here, which describe various methods of processing wooden interior parts, aimed at increasing durability, improving appearance and protection from exposure to high humidity, rodents, insects and other pests.
Why paint wood
When constructing or finishing a country house made of natural wood, it should be remembered that even after complete drying, it remains a biological natural material, therefore, to ensure its durability, certain conditions must be observed and the optimum temperature and humidity conditions must be maintained.
Due to its porous structure, wood has high breathability, but at the same time it is very hygroscopic and under adverse conditions, even indoors, it can be subject to destruction by putrefactive bacteria, mold fungus or insect pests.
That is why the main task of paints and varnishes for wood finishing is not only to give the desired color for decorative purposes, but also to create an additional protective barrier that preserves the natural internal balance of the material and protects it from external factors.
Paints for woodwork
Before painting a tree inside a house, it will be useful for the reader to know the basic properties of coloring compounds that are designed to treat wooden surfaces.
Paints and varnishes for wood can be either water-based with the addition of natural or artificial components (impregnations, stains), or synthetic-based using various polymer resins (varnishes, paints, enamels).
Conventionally, all these compounds can be divided into three types:
- Coating paints completely cover the surface of the wood with a sufficiently thick oil or polymer film of paintwork material, which, after drying, forms an opaque, durable protective coating of the desired color or shade. In this case, the internal structure of the wood is completely hidden under the covering layer and becomes invisible. Most often, oil or synthetic paints and enamels have such characteristics.
- Transparent or translucent varnishes form on the surface a thick layer of a transparent or translucent oil or polymer film tinted in the desired shade. After drying, such compositions form a durable protective coating that does not hide, and in some cases even emphasizes the internal structure of the material, preserving the color of natural wood or giving it the desired shade. They may differ from each other in the degree of reflectivity, forming a glossy, semi-matte or matte surface after drying. Such properties are typical for oil or synthetic varnishes.
- Glazing compositions are made on a water or synthetic basis and are solutions of penetrating action. They practically do not leave any film on the surface of the wood, but at the same time they penetrate deeply between its fibers, creating a protective layer in the thickness of the wood. After processing, the surface can remain colorless or be painted in the desired shade, completely preserving and emphasizing the visible structure of the material. Most often, such compositions are made in the form of stains and tinting or antiseptic impregnations.
Advice!
Before painting wooden interior parts, regardless of their purpose, it is recommended to coat their surface with a primer, which includes antiseptic and fire-fighting additives.
Material selection
When thinking about how to paint a wooden house from the inside, you need to understand that for everyone it is necessary to select a composition that would provide the best protection and at the same time be the most practical in terms of application and performance of aesthetic functions.
- For example, for decorative and furniture items, preference should be given to water-based paints and impregnations containing components from natural materials. They are non-toxic, environmentally friendly, do not contain harmful substances and do not emit an unpleasant odor. In addition, having glazing properties, they are able to emphasize the natural structure of natural wood.
- For additional protection and to create a deeper effect of perception of the texture of wood, such surfaces can be coated with a glossy or semi-gloss varnish in several layers with intermediate drying of each layer.
- Walls are best treated with a colorless impregnation, and then covered with one or two layers of glossy varnish.
- To preserve the natural color of the wood and give a light shade, you can use colored glossy varnishes that will help to slightly change the tone of the surface and focus on the texture of the wood.
- Water-based acrylate paints can be recommended as coating compositions for interior decoration. After drying, they form a strong, but at the same time elastic layer of paint, which is breathable and does not interfere with the removal of moisture from the wood. At first glance, the rather high price of these paints pays off with their durability, because the service life of such a coating is 10 years.
- Special attention should be paid to painting the floor. If the floor in the room is made of a floorboard, it is necessary to use special oil or alkyd enamels to paint it, which form a fairly thick wear-resistant coating.
Advice!
For finishing poorly ventilated rooms with high humidity (bath, bathroom, pantry), you should choose special quick-drying moisture-resistant paints that contain antiseptic and antifungal additives.
Painting features
Do-it-yourself painting of wooden interior parts is not much different from other types of painting work, however, for its competent implementation, it is useful to know some of the features of working with this material.
- The first step is to thoroughly clean the room from dust and other debris.
- Before painting a wooden house inside, carefully inspect the room. In the presence of mold or other organic lesions, treat the surface with antiseptic and antifungal compounds, remove the areas affected by rot and replace with a new board.
- Drown the nail heads in the wood, putty dried boards and loose knots with putty on wood.
- Clean the surface with a wire brush, if necessary, sand with a coarse-grained emery cloth, then rinse with water from a sprayer and leave for a while to dry.
- Apply the paint by hand with a wide flat brush or paint roller in 2-3 layers, maintaining the required drying interval for each layer.
- It is more convenient to process large surfaces with a pneumatic spray gun. To do this, you need to use a more liquid solution, which must be applied in several thin layers, avoiding gaps and smudges.
- Floor painting should be done in the warm season, ensuring thorough ventilation of the room. Work should begin from the far corner of the room, gradually moving towards the front door.
Advice!
To renovate an old room, you must use the same type of paint as the previous coating, otherwise the old paint may swell and cracks form on the surface.
Conclusion
From the presented article, we can conclude that painting the interior details of the room is not a big deal and can be done on your own in a short time.
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