Effect paint, textured, interior or decorative

Lately, painted walls have become favorites again. But ordinary paint is no longer interesting. There are now compositions with different effects. They are called decorative wall paint. They can be used both in living rooms and in technical rooms. Different compositions, different properties.

What is decorative wall paint and how to apply it

Decorative paint is a paint that creates some visual effects. This group does not include conventional covering monochromatic compositions. Only those that differ from them in some way. These formulations reproduce different natural materials. Silk, velvet, plush, sand, natural stone, leather, velor, etc. They are sometimes called decor paints, since they are not just a background, but an independent decorative element.

Decorative wall paint with a silk effect is a decorative element in itself

Most often, decorative paint is applied as usual - with a brush, roller or spray gun. If the texture itself is "rich", this is quite enough. The walls already look unusual. In this case, they are just a background. Beautiful, unusual stylish but background.

Embossed rollers - easy and simple to get an unusual wall decor

To get more interesting surfaces, special application techniques are used. The simplest are embossed rollers. They break the monotony of paint by adding relief. There are other tricks as well.

• The applied paint is rubbed off. So from "silk" paint you can get wet silk or plush.
• Partially wipe off the paint with crumpled paper, a sponge, a piece of fur, plastic or metal notched spatulas, metal scourers, etc.
• They pass from above with a semi-dry roller or a hard brush with a darker or lighter paint.
• Apply a plastic wrap to the painted piece, crumple it a little and remove it.

Some ways to get creative

In general, there are a lot of options. This process is completely creative and there are a lot of variations. And the result can be very different, even if you use the same paint.

Decor paint effects

As already mentioned, decorative wall paint reproduces certain textures of natural materials. In this case, they often talk about paint "with effect". For example, with the effect of silk, sand, stone, leather, etc. There are many options and variations, but you can get lost in specialized catalogs. It will be a little easier if you have an idea of ​​what you can find and what it might look like.

• Antique, patination.
• Silk, silk threads.
• Velvet and velor.
• Sandy surface.
  

  Accent wall. Here it can be decorated with decorative paint with "effect"

• For decorative plaster.
• Nacre.
• Metallic.
• Leather, suede.
• With a natural stone effect.

As you can see, the list alone is impressive. And yet, different colors will look the same effect in different ways. This is due to the fact that components and fillers differ. And the difference is sometimes significant. In general, it is usually difficult to decide. But know, whatever you choose, it will be interesting.

Decorative wall paint with a silk and silk effect

Silk-like wall paint is available from many manufacturers.If there are at least a few decorative or interior paints, then one of them is silk. The view is very sophisticated and delicate. Suitable for living rooms, bedrooms. In terms of performance (acrylic can be washed with a brush) it can also be used in the corridor, but if you are satisfied with such a "sophisticated" look of your hallway.

When choosing, pay attention to the basis. Safety is important for housing. The best option is a silk-effect paint based on an aqueous acrylic dispersion. It is relatively inexpensive (when compared with silicone, for example), washable, does not fade and is painted in all colors. Many decorative paints are made on this basis. To obtain a paint with a silk effect, a special kind of mother of pearl and pigment are added to it.

It looks like interior silk paint on the wall

Paint consumption is average, you will have to paint in at least two layers. This is with low absorbency or preliminary primer. For an absorbent surface, exactly three layers are required. And the paint is not cheap, so it's better to prime. If the paint is based on acrylic dispersion, then we take acrylic primer. But better than the same company as the paint. There will be no product compatibility issues.

Among the disadvantages - the surface for painting should be flat. Almost perfectly flat. The second point - if you want to get "exclusive", you need to master the technique of application. You can, of course, just roll it out with a roller. Also it will turn out well. But it could be more interesting.

You can wash it with a detergent (non-abrasive), cloth or brush. Such cleaning does not affect the appearance. In the sense that it doesn't get worse. Where often the walls are touched, there may be "glazed" places. If you want to have this in the hallway, consider varnishing. But this type of paint "breathes", so when varnishing, lose this effect.

Each company that produces silk-effect decorative paint has a slightly different appearance. Some have several options. And not colors, but textures

If you think that silk effect paint looks the same from all manufacturers, you are wrong. They use different additives, resulting in slightly different surfaces. This type of decorative paint is popular, so some people have several colors that give different textures. And then there are different application techniques. With their help, you can get a surface of different types: classic, wet and wrinkled silk.

The effect of sand or sand dunes on the walls

The composition of the paint with the effect of sand includes binders, solvents, antiseptics, crystal dispersions. When applied, we get overflows, after drying, texture appears. With different application techniques, we get a different look - dunes, dunes, sandy overflows.

The effect of sand and sand dunes is created with a special decorative wall paint

The paint is easily applied, no special techniques are required. Due to the pronounced texture, minor wall defects are hidden. So the surface requirements are not as stringent.

Application and maintenance

The paint is applied simply, no complicated techniques are required. Unless you want to have not just "sand", but dunes. But to create such an effect, special formulations are required.

You cannot wash paint with a sand effect with a brush. Gentle cleaning with soft vacuum cleaner nozzles. And keep in mind, if you touch a wall painted with paint with a sand effect, then the relief crumbles. But this is imperceptible and does not affect the appearance. The surface is initially heterogeneous, the relief just changes slightly. The species does not suffer from this. The service life is up to 10 years, which is not bad at all for paint.

Pay attention to the presence of hygiene certificates for this type of paint. The binder is not always harmless. So the presence of certification and a certificate from the sanitary inspection about the amount of emitted substances is simply necessary.

Structural paint with sand for decorative plaster

This type of coating is similar to decorative plaster... But the paint has a more liquid consistency, so it is applied in a thin layer with a roller or brush, sometimes spatulas are also used. But this is not necessary, and they are also used to get relief on the surface. Structural paints with sand are based on acrylic water dispersion with fillers of various sizes.

Structural paint for interior use gives a surface that looks like decorative plaster

Paint with the effect of decorative plaster can be painted in bulk, the base color is white. It can be used in a monochromatic version, but it is possible to make a two-ton coating. For this, structural paint is applied as a base. After it dries with a semi-dry roller or brush, apply a paint of a darker or lighter tone. It can be matte, glossy or with some kind of effect. There are options. Get the so-called "glazing".

Velvet and velor - the next effects

The reproduction of velor and velvet surfaces is quite reliable. Paints with the effect of velor and velvet (Projekt 04 - Project 04) are made on the basis of an acrylic water dispersion, adding particles to it, which create the effect of a fleecy surface. The walls themselves remain smooth. To obtain an evenly painted surface, it is recommended to apply with a spray gun. If you like crumpled velvet and velor, you can use a brush or roller.

Velor effect paints - muted shine and apparent velvety

Walls painted with paint with velor effect wash well, do not fade for a long time and do not change their appearance. They can only "glisten" from frequent touching. Therefore, they are best used for living quarters, not for corridors and kitchens.

Decorative paint for walls with mother-of-pearl: application features

The mother-of-pearl effect paint is usually made on the basis of an acrylic water-soluble copolymer. This means that it is safe. The peculiar light shine of mother-of-pearl cannot be confused with anything.

The main thing is the application technique

And if you want a "gold" or "silver" paint for the walls, but not defiant, then you will most likely like the paint with a suitable shade of mother-of-pearl. Another option is silk. A slightly different look, more muted shine. But you have to see all this. Even in the photo, you can't show the difference.

Colors and additives

There are enough shades and colors of decorative paint with mother-of-pearl effect. They usually sell a concentrate that is diluted with water. For one part of the concentrate take 6-8 parts of water. The intensity of the gloss depends on the amount of water.

Adding microfibers can hide wall imperfections

Flocks and glitters can also be added to the basic composition - white or colored blotches, fine fibers, sand, multi-colored crystals, sparkles. Candis, San Marco have such options. There are also varnishes with mother-of-pearl. They can be used to cover the base paint and obtain a pearlescent surface resistant to abrasion.

Application features

But working with pearlescent paint is not easy. It is especially difficult to obtain a uniform pearlescent sheen over the entire surface. This is not an easy task. Even the masters will not cope with everything, and it is better not to do it yourself. You will only get rid of an expensive product.

But if you want to get pearlescent stripes, waves, streaks - no questions asked. True, you need to practice first, since the application technique greatly affects the appearance. The tool with which the pearlescent paint is applied also affects. Some types are applied in one layer, others in two. Read the description.

Those that are applied in two layers does not mean "bad". They provide more options. The first can be considered basic. He creates the background. But the second we draw the relief. It is possible with a roller with a structural "fur coat", a spatula, brushes with bristles of different hardness. In general, there are many options. But you will need to reproduce all the movements almost exactly. So training is needed. Or a good master.But ask him, too, to show a sample in a small area, and only then agree or not.

This paint can be applied as a second coat to the structural paint. If you use a translucent one, you can get only a slight lightening of the color on the texture and a characteristic shine. And you can take a few shades darker / lighter or, in general, apply a paint of a different color with light strokes.

Stone effect paint

Another decorative paint, very similar in appearance to decorative plaster. This is a stone effect paint. It is safe because it is based on an acrylic emulsion. Decorative elements have been added to it, which create the required appearance and relief. For example, Rust Oleum Multispec Stone Accents, Siberia Rock`n`Wall. This paint has 10 shades - from very light to quite bright. It can even be used in kitchens on work aprons.

Both natural stone effect paints look about the same

A very good specimen in terms of operational properties. Has very good adhesion. Very even surfaces - such as plastic - require a primer. The rest can be painted immediately. It is applied from a spray gun or using a special roller (of the same company). The appearance depends on the method of application. After the roller, there is a surface with pronounced flakes of "stone". After the spray gun, the surface is smoother.

In operation, this paint imitating a stone is convenient, durable. It can even be washed with a brush. For Rust Oleum, additional protection (in the form of varnish) is not required, while Siberia should be varnished in areas of heavy pollution. The paint is repairable. If somewhere you get a bald spot or a chip, you need to moisten a piece of sponge with water, wring it out and dip it in paint, apply it to the right place and wait until it dries.

There are also paint cans for a stone. But you will hardly use them for painting walls. Is that for a panel, some kind of decoration. It's too expensive.

This is how the stone paint "Alatyr stone" looks like

Another type of surface is given by paint with the effect of burnt stone Alatyr-stone. It is also called "liquid granite". It is applied by spraying through a spray gun. There are solid and multi-color options. Less shiny than above. Positioned as crack-resistant, UV-resistant. After drying, it must be varnished.

Decorative paint for walls in the interior: photo

Seeing what paint looks like with an effect on a piece of cardboard or on a screen is one thing. And to imagine how it will look in the interior is quite another. To facilitate the task, we have collected several photos of interesting interior solutions. As a guideline, if you are going to cover all walls, look towards very light shades. Bright and dark are used for accents. These are accent walls, highlighted areas. In general, see for yourself.

Another color "shines through" through one color - one of the techniques

And someone calls gray boring. We must beat him correctly

Bright color on one wall only. It also repeats itself in some small details or has companion color... In this case, the second option is chosen - the color of the floor

Different application techniques give a different look. Here, chaotic movements were used with a narrow spatula on a freshly painted surface.

This is the result of rolling with a relief roller. Out of the box

The effect of cracked old paint. Very interesting, but requires an appropriate interior

Orderly chaos. This is how you can call the principle of drawing these lines

Triple effect: silk, two colors and stripes

This can be done from paint with mother-of-pearl, silk effect or velvet / velor, metallic