To decide which paint to paint the facade of a wooden house, you need to know that it must have the following properties:
- weather resistance, that is, have the qualities that can protect the wooden facade from moisture, direct sunlight, sharp temperature changes and other negative atmospheric phenomena;
- biosecurity, excluding the appearance of fungus, mold , rotting processes, protecting from the destructive effect of insect pests, able to "undercut" the tree from the outside;
- durability, properly applied to the facade of a wooden house coating, should maintain its durability and decorative qualities for at least 6-7 years.
- safety, absence in the composition of toxic, harmful to surrounding substances.
How to choose a paint for the facade of a wooden house?
To understand which paint for the facade of a wooden house is better, you should, first of all, get acquainted with its composition. The most persistent and high-quality are professional series paints, the warranty period for coating them with painted surfaces reaches 10 years.
It should also pay attention to the choice of paint for the facade of a wooden house and its decorative features. So bright, pastel tones will give the structure a light, airy appearance, but the saturation of the dark tone will make the appearance of the house more thorough.
The best paints for the facade of the wooden house will be those chosen according to the climatic features of the region in which they will be used. The main types of facade paints for wood are: oil paint, acrylic, alkyd and silicone.
Let us consider in more detail the performance characteristics of the above compositions in order to choose the best option, able to cope with its protective and decorative functions and long to have an attractive appearance.
Oily formulations have a long drying time, have a sharp odor, quickly burn out, they are no longer very popular.
Acrylic paints dry faster, are more easily absorbed into the surface, more safely protecting it, they are vapor-permeable, do not burn out, environmentally safe - all these qualities lead to a longer service life.
Alkyd paints containing resins in their composition are an alternative to oil paints. They are moisture resistant, have the property of increased protection from unfavorable external factors, quickly dry, do not have a sharp odor, are matte and glossy.
Silicone compounds are the least common because of their high cost, although their quality is quite high. Such paint will not crack over time, it is moisture repellent, resistant to mechanical impact.
When choosing a paint, you should pay special attention to the degree of its consumption.
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