Wooden lining is a beautiful, natural material. It is not surprising that so many users around the world prefer it as a finishing and facing material.
The environmental friendliness and natural beauty of wood not only decorates the room, but also creates a certain microclimate in it. And the lining covered with a thick coating (paint, varnish) allows you to create any decor.
But wood has a significant disadvantage that affects the performance characteristics of the lining - it is subject to rotting, various damage, and also tends to darken.
This article is intended for those who want to protect and at the same time preserve the lining in its natural form. Let's consider step by step how and what is the best way to coat (impregnate, treat, paint) wooden lining (euro lining).
I must say that the “take a brush, paint and paint” method is good precisely because of its simplicity. But how long will wood painted this way last? Wouldn't it be better to take a more thorough and correct approach?
Proper painting of wooden lining consists of 4 stages:
Tips for choosing a finishing coating for wooden lining
- color . Since stain or paint changes the color or shade of the lining, you need to use this property. For example, light shades visually increase the space. The use of different colors/shades allows you to zone the room;
- compound . The prefix “bio” after the name of the varnish indicates the absence of harmful substances. This composition can be used for interior work;
- manufacturer . Many domestic analogues of lining varnish or paint can create worthy competition for foreign goods. At the same time, the price of the product will be more humane.
How and with what to paint the lining in the bathhouse and steam room
Wax composition Evrotex-Sauna for lining in a bathhouse Due to the high temperature, it is better not to paint the lining in a bathhouse, but to treat it with protective compounds.
An excellent solution would be to use wax compounds, for example, Evrotex-Sauna. This coating is suitable for use in conditions of high temperature and cyclic intensive humidification.
Advice. You only need to apply the varnish once in the sauna. In the dressing room - you can make several layers.
How and with what to paint the lining on the veranda
The veranda or terrace is exposed to the greatest influence of atmospheric factors, so the material must be resistant. First coat with a layer of primer, and then 2-3 layers of varnish or paint.
How and with what to paint the lining inside/outside the house
There are no particular differences in painting a house outside or inside. The only difference is in the coatings used. Varnish/paint for interior work must meet environmentally friendly requirements. For outdoor work, it is more important that the coating can withstand moisture, temperature changes, and exposure to UV rays. The same type of paint can be used inside and outside a building. The difference is in the number of layers applied.
How to paint lining correctly - tool
To paint the lining you can use:
- brush. They are convenient because they allow you to paint wood in corners and hard-to-reach places. The paint is applied most evenly with a brush;
Advice. To apply the paint with a brush evenly and avoid smudges, you need to immerse the brush halfway in the paint.
- roller Allows you to paint quickly. However, to obtain a uniform layer you need to paint several times;
- spray. Allows you to get the job done as quickly as possible. But it increases paint consumption;
- mitten (chain-shaped). It is convenient to use a glove to paint (impregnate) the places where the lining joins (frames) the pipes;
- foam sponge.
Preparing for painting
If it has been decided to varnish the shalevka, or paint it with acrylic paint, before starting the main process, the surface should be prepared accordingly.
First of all, we are talking about cleaning the lining from various types of contaminants. When the surface is clean, the shalevka is degreased with an alkaline solution. The next step is sanding. To perform this, you can use a flat pumice stone or an abrasive wheel. As a result of sanding, the shalevka loses all its protective properties, which means it needs to be coated with an appropriate antiseptic solution, which not only plays a protective role, but will also preserve all the properties of the paintwork.
When the preparation is completed, the lining can begin to be painted.
If you use classic varnish, it will preserve the original pattern of the lining and will not require additional decoration. If the coating is opaque and completely hides the wood grain, then to obtain an attractive and original appearance, you should take care of additional decorations, such as window and floor design elements.
Wood paneling painting technology
- Before painting or applying varnish/paint, they must be mixed well. This way they will lie more evenly;
- a test paint will allow you to understand what the painted surface will look like;
- It is better to apply the paint in several thin layers. This way, each layer will dry faster and the coating will be applied more evenly;
- the next layer of paint/varnish should be applied only after the first one has completely dried;
- When painting the lining, you need to leave gaps of 2-3 cm at the top and bottom of the panels. This will allow the tree to breathe. And the gaps themselves can be closed with decorative plinths;
- to avoid obtaining different shades of wood, it is better to paint with paint at a time, using material from one batch;
- if there is a need to interrupt work, try to make sure that the “seam”, the border of the painted and unpainted area, is not in a visible place;
Tips for storing an open can of paint:
If work is interrupted for a long time, then in order to prevent a film from appearing on the surface of the paint, you can put cardboard impregnated with drying oil on the surface.
If a film appears, its particles may fall on the surface to be painted. In this case, it is better to cover the surface with foam rubber and dip the brush through it.
- a more saturated color/shade can be obtained if you apply the paint several times (up to 4). Further increasing the number of layers will have no effect;
- Do not allow paint/varnish to dry too quickly. This may cause the painted layer to crack. Professionals do not recommend applying paint/varnish in direct sunlight.
Impregnations
These compositions are distinguished by the fact that they penetrate deep into the structure of the material and do not create a film on the surface. Some of the solutions discussed below can be used as a full-fledged protective layer, others can only be used as preparation for finishing.
The most popular options are:
- Stains give the surface a certain shade, but do not protect it from water and other influences. The compositions can be water-based, alcohol-based or oil-based. They differ in properties, but perform the same function. The choice depends on the specific conditions, but the most popular are water-based solutions; they are distinguished by their low price and safety;
Before covering the lining with stain, you should choose the desired color
- Acrylic-based impregnations are often called glazes. They differ from stains in that they tightly close the pores of the wood, so they can also be used as a finishing finish. If you are thinking about how to cover the lining to prevent it from darkening, then this option will come in handy. Acrylic emulsion reliably protects against ultraviolet radiation, and the surface retains its original color for a long time;
If you are thinking about how to cover the lining outside the house, then choose acrylic compounds with wax, they are especially reliable
- How to cover the lining outside the house or inside the premises to protect them from mold? Antiseptic compounds provide excellent protection against fungus and extend the life of wood significantly. Such solutions are used exclusively as a preparatory layer; the surface is always covered with something again;
Antiseptic impregnations can tint wood to the desired color
- If you are thinking about the best way to coat eurolining in order to increase its resistance to fire, then the best option would be special fire retardant compounds. They also serve as a preparatory layer before the main coat. A universal fire-bioprotective solution can be an excellent solution; it makes the material resistant to both fire and mold.
Universal formulations are very popular
Choose products from well-known manufacturers. You won’t be able to check its quality by eye, so it’s better to consult to find out which formulations have proven themselves best.
Varnish
The most common type of wood coating. Creates the most durable high-shine finish. Disadvantage: scratches are more noticeable than on an oil-soaked surface. Easy to clean. Non-toxic, but not recommended for food preparation surfaces. It can withstand loads well not only on walls, but even on the floor. Wood under varnish can be tinted, or colored varnish can be used.
Three types of varnishes are available:
- oil based;
- water soluble;
- nitro varnishes.
A little more about varnish and stain.
Tools for painting operations
We answered the question of how to treat the lining, but there was one more question: how to treat the lining inside the house?
Its importance lies in the fact that all compositions are different in consistency, so you should pay special attention to the selection of tools so that applying the protective layer is convenient and effective.
An approximate list of what is needed when applying paint and varnish mixtures:
- Napkins
- Construction tape
- Scotch Brite
- Sandpaper (#240)
- Tray for paint or varnish
- Roller
- Brushes
Whitening
This process is the first step when painting with any composition.
It involves cleaning the boards from any contaminants.
If there are difficulties with selecting bleach, then it is best to use a special stain.
Tools needed for whitening:
- Roller
- Tassels
- Stain (bleach)
- Solvent
- Gloves
- Eye protection glasses
We paint according to the rules
If the wooden surface has already been painted several times, then before applying a fresh layer of varnish, it is necessary to evaluate the quality.
If it is still good, then you can wipe it with a 2% soda solution.
To prepare such a solution you need 10 liters of heated water and 300 grams of soda.
If painting the lining inside the house is the first time, professionals advise adhering to a certain technology in this matter in order to avoid smudges and unevenness.
Paintwork products should be applied using bristle tips. It is very important that it is thin. Otherwise, a large amount of paint may become unusable. To prevent the lint from leaving a mark on the walls and ceiling being treated, it is better to treat them with a soap solution before starting painting.
Also study the article - how to sheathe a ceiling with clapboard.
Video - how to properly treat the walls inside the house: Particular care should be taken when applying the final layer. To ensure an even coating, it is best to start applying the protective composition from the top. Hard-to-reach places, for example, frames, baseboards, and the space near radiators, are best painted with a brush that has a diameter of no more than 5 cm.
It is best to start painting the door from the paneled side.
Cost of work
The price of painting lining per square meter is approximately 280 rubles.
One square meter of the lining itself will cost the buyer approximately 320 rubles. But the cost of the boards is significantly influenced by the wood from which they are made and its grade.
Varnish for treating wood can be bought for approximately 260 rubles per liter.
Types of funds
Coverings for lining are divided into two main groups: protective and finishing (decorative). The first group includes compounds that have different working functions. Some are impregnations, others are covering materials. Both of them create a barrier against negative external factors.
Impregnations suitable for lining:
- covering soil;
- stain;
- wax;
- oil;
- specialized impregnation;
- antiseptics;
- drying oil;
- bleach;
- fire retardant
Several layers of stain with and without the addition of toners look different Source elka-palka.ru
Covering finishing materials act as a decorative layer, simultaneously serving as both protection and decoration. When there is no desire to cover up the wood pattern and its color, the coating composition is chosen from among the following translucent options:
- glossy or matte clear varnishes;
- tinted clear varnishes;
- translucent varnishes;
- wax;
- aqualak on acrylic;
- translucent enamel;
- decorative azure.
Brushed lining is coated with water-soluble transparent varnish Source 1povagonke.ru
For other cases, in which the natural color, texture and pattern of the board are unimportant, the lining inside the house is processed using covering materials. These include:
- acrylate, acrylic paints;
- oil paints;
- water-based paints.
Painting new lining with acrylic paint - the first layer of light green color Source sparta-stroy.ru
Wax belongs to the group of coating materials and impregnations. It all depends on the technology and the thickness of the applied layer. The degree of gloss of the coating depends on the duration and technique of polishing during waxing. In this case, wax can be called a coating material. The longer the procedure is carried out, the more the working wax surface approaches gloss. The less and less intensive grinding is done, the more the matte structure of the wax coating is preserved.
How to effectively protect a tree
How to treat the lining inside the house? This question is often asked by owners who have used wood in the interior decoration of their home.
Today, processing lining inside the house is not a problem. You just need to choose the right protective coating that will suit a particular room.
But also an important factor when processing is that the protection should look good on the boards. It should not distort the natural structure of the tree. On the contrary, its task is to emphasize the naturalness of the material used and blend harmoniously with the rest of the interior.
Most often, the following substances are used to protect wood:
- Antiseptic
- Wax
- Varnish
- Bio oil
- Primer
Reasons for darkening of cladding boards
Unfortunately, residents encounter this problem quite often, in particular if they installed the boards themselves.
In this case, painting work is carried out with significant violations, which leads to deformation of the wood and the colonization of fungal and mold microorganisms.
Thus, the lining begins to gradually lose its original beauty, fills with moisture and begins to warp.
Therefore, very often owners, when sheathing a loggia, choose harmful and toxic plastic boards as an alternative to lining.
Know that any tree will begin to lose its color and along with it its attractiveness over time. This cannot even be affected by the product that was originally used to treat the darkened finishing material.
The following types of wood that have not yet darkened are used as cladding:
- Cedar shalevka (poorly tolerates temperature fluctuations and moisture).
- Linden (has good stability, but will lose color over time).
- Pine or larch (susceptible to atmospheric phenomena).
Surface priming
Regardless of how you decide to treat the wooden lining, it must be primed.
For different types of wood, it is best to use special soil solutions. Today the most popular types are:
- Acrylic primer. It can be called universal, it is suitable not only for lining, but also for other materials, however, it is recommended to use it for processing indoors. On the street or open balcony, acrylic primer will not protect against exposure to an aggressive environment. Precipitation and high humidity can cause mold or darkening of the wood.
- Alkyd primer. This is a solution for treating wooden surfaces. The wide range of primers offered on the market will allow you to choose the ideal composition specifically for your lining.
- Polystyrene primer. This type of soil mixture is also designed for processing wood, but due to the toxic substances included in the composition, it is recommended to be used only in open areas.
Why and from what to protect panels?
Wood panels, due to the natural origin of the raw materials, are subject to processes of structural destruction as a result of the influence of pollution, sun and moisture (How to clean dirt on the lining?). Such finishing spoils the appearance of the interior and may even pose a danger to residents:
- Rotting - develops as a result of damage to fibers and prolonged exposure to high humidity and temperature changes. If a person stays in such a room for a long time, then the smell and pathogenic microorganisms that evaporate from the putrefactive inclusions of the lining change his perception of odors, can stain clothes, and are difficult to clean.
- The development of bacteria and mold - is expressed in darkening or discoloration in some areas of the panels. It is necessary to understand that the evaporation of microparticles of fungus or mold can cause an allergic reaction or poison the body.
- Highly flammable - wood burns well, so untreated lining poses a risk of fire, especially in rooms where walls are lined near kitchen stoves, oil heaters, boilers, stoves, etc.
- Curved surface - since wood absorbs moisture very well, untreated panels, due to their hygroscopicity, change their shape over time. This occurs due to the swelling of one side of the fabric while maintaining the other drier. Such lining protrudes from the general plane of the finish, and you can get caught on it and get injured.
Attention
The processing of wooden panels is intended for the safety and durability of the material, and, last of all, for beauty.
