How to work with matte acrylic paint. How to paint with acrylics on canvas, paper, tips. Room painting options

Acrylic paint is the most popular among the front ones. And this is not surprising: it fits perfectly on any surface: concrete, wood, plastered, fiber cement. It can be used to paint previously painted walls without removing the old but still adherent finishing layer.

Acrylic paint for wood

Acrylic-based coloring compositions are water-soluble. This is their undoubted advantage, since working with such paints is not only easy, but also safe. In their composition there is not a single substance that can harm the respiratory organs or skin.

Painting wood with acrylic paint

When applied correctly, these paints will not form streaks or sags. The painted surface is flat and uniform. One of the best properties of acrylic paints is its excellent hiding power. However, when working on difficult surfaces, it is recommended to apply two coats. This will provide greater color saturation and durability. All manufacturers of acrylic paints guarantee that with proper preparation and painting of surfaces, their products will last at least 10-15 years.

Painted walls of a wooden house

When choosing a paint color, it should be borne in mind that lighter colors are capable of reflecting heat and ultraviolet light. Therefore, such compositions are optimal for homes in regions with a warm climate. Light-colored walls will suffer less from overheating, and the finishing layer on them will last longer. The opposite situation with the recommendations for the northern regions. Here it is better to choose colors of saturated and brighter colors.

Bright green acrylic paint

The composition of acrylic paints is very simple. It includes:

• water;
• acrylic emulsion based on polyacrylates and copolymers;
• pigment (gives the emulsion a certain color).

Characteristics of acrylic based paints

Preparing the facade for painting

Preparing walls for paint application is an extremely important step that cannot be ignored. First of all, they carefully examine the surface of the facade. If the house has been previously painted, take a metal-blade trowel and check how firmly the old finishing coat holds.

Do not apply fresh paint to such a surface.

If paint comes off easily, remove it. Depending on the thickness of the coating, choose the tool for the job. If the layer is thin and peels off the walls easily, a spatula and metal bristle brush will suffice.

Sharpen the trowel to help peel off old paint more easily

Removing paint with a spatula

A thick layer, which in places firmly adheres to the walls, will require the use of angle grinders (grinders) with a special attachment: a cord brush for rough wood processing. She (the brush) is able to remove not only the old finishing layer, but also to level the wooden surface. Sandpaper disks will not help in this work.

Cord brush for angle grinder, bowl-shaped

If old paint is easy to remove, you can use 80-120 GRIT sanding discs. It is recommended to take into account that when the finishing layer is removed, a significant amount of dust will be generated, containing small fragments of the old coating. Therefore, it is necessary to protect the respiratory system with a respirator or cloth bandage.

Flap disc

Sanding is a very hard and unpleasant job, as the sandpaper is constantly clogged with paint

Surface preparation for painting

Before proceeding with mechanical cleaning of the facade, it is necessary to remove all nails, if any. If it is not possible to remove them, they are hammered in with a hammer. If the nail heads are rusty, unsightly stains will appear on the new finishing coat over time. Therefore, metal is processed with red mercury or special anti-corrosion washes. The latter are preferable, since, unlike mercury, they are not poisonous.

For processing rusty nails, downpipes, etc. use red mercury

If the walls are built from logs, mechanical processing is excluded. In this case, other techniques are used to prepare the facade for painting. First of all, you need to check the density of the filling of the space between the logs. It is usually filled with tow, moss or hemp. These materials need to be compacted where required. After that, dirt and dust are removed from the surface of the logs with a rag or broom.

Sealing joints

Priming wooden walls

The process of preparing the facade for painting includes a priming stage. In order not to make mistakes in this matter, you need to remember one rule: external wooden walls cannot be covered with a water-based primer. Only on oil.

As a rule, all high-quality primers are antiseptics at the same time. Before starting work, you need to carefully read the instructions on the package. The conditions under which the priming can be carried out with this agent and the manufacturer's recommendations for application will become known.

Primer Tikkurila Valtti Akvabase (Valtti Aquabase)

Valtti Akvabase and BIOFA tree primers are considered the best. These oil-based compounds can be used on any wood: freshly planed, pressure treated, heat treated, old. Personal protective equipment must be worn when working with Valtti Akvabase.

Special primer-antiseptic for wood

How to apply a primer to a wooden surface

For a small amount of work, a paint brush with natural or artificial bristles can be used to apply the primer. This tool is especially useful when processing log facades. If the walls are flat (plank or timber), you can apply a primer with a roller. This is not difficult to do.

Step 1. Pour enough primer into a paint tray or any other suitable container so that 1/3 of the roller volume can be immersed in it.

Stir the primer

Pour the soil into the tray

Step 2. The roller is lowered into the solution and it is rolled 2-3 times along the embossed horizontal part of the paint bath. This removes excess primer, and it will not drain from the wall during application.

A roller with a foam rubber coat is an excellent tool for applying primer

Step 3. Moisten a section of the wall by rolling a roller over it. Each next strip should go 5-7 cm to the previous one.

Apply primer evenly

Step 4. Immerse the roller in the primer again and wring it out. Further, the work continues according to the given algorithm until the entire area of ​​the facade has been processed.

Application of primer by brush

Wood with fresh soil

Sand the primed surface after drying

It should be remembered that as little time as possible should elapse between the priming and painting processes. Not all primers are light and UV resistant. Therefore, they need to be covered with a layer of paint in a timely manner.

Mechanical painting of wooden walls

The mechanical method of painting wooden facades involves the use of special tools. But regardless of the chosen method of finishing work, several rules must be observed during their implementation.

1. The paint is applied at a positive temperature: from +5 to + 30 ° C.
2. The relative humidity should not exceed 80%.
3. Do not paint areas of the facade exposed to direct sunlight.
4. Do not apply paint to wet surfaces.
5. For tinting acrylic paints, it is necessary to use water-soluble dyes with good light fastness. For example, Ceresit tinting pastes are an excellent choice.

Mechanical painting of the facade is convenient in all respects. Spraying paint allows it to penetrate into the smallest cracks and pores of the wood. This method is most beneficial when painting log walls. With the help of a spray gun, a finishing layer will cover all places that are hard to reach even for brushes.

Tool selection

Two types of tools are used to apply paint: air and soulless spray guns. They are also called "sprayers".

How paint spray tools work

Air spray gun	Pneumatic and electrical. The second ones are of three types: with a lower and upper tank, with a pump for supplying paint.	Spraying paint is carried out under the influence of air flow, which is supplied by means of a pump or pressure (up to 8 atm) created in the tank.
Airless spray gun	Diaphragm, piston, hydraulic piston.	The supply of paint is carried out by compressing it without the use of air supply. The spray gun is equipped with an elliptical nozzle with a small cross-section. Due to the difference between the pressure inside and outside the device, there is an effect of paint spraying at the moment it leaves the nozzle.

The most economical airless spray method. But devices of this type are more expensive, therefore they are mainly used when painting large areas. However, this method also has its drawbacks. One of them is that a significant part of small droplets hangs in the air surrounding the workplace, and gradually settles. Therefore, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment. Another disadvantage of the airless method is that it requires the highest quality protection of all nearby objects and facade elements: windows, doors, platbands, etc.

Spray gun painting process

For painting the facade of a private house, electric air-type spray guns are most convenient. These tools have their own merits and demerits. Among the downsides is the formation of rather large drops that fall to the ground without reaching the wall. The advantage is that this method of application does not generate a dust cloud with fine paint particles.

Diagram of an electric spray gun with a hose

Electric hand-held air spray guns are the easiest to use. They represent a pistol grip, at one end of which a hollow rod with a nozzle is fixed, and at the other end, a reservoir for paint. A hose is connected to this container from a pump equipped with a control unit and an electric motor.

These tools are inexpensive and easy to use. During operation, they do not emit sounds characteristic of large machines and do not vibrate much. With this spray gun, you can paint the facade at least twice as fast as with a roller or brush.

Performance considerations when choosing a spray gun

The tank capacity of such tools does not exceed 1.5 liters. Household models apply paint at a rate of 0.5-0.7 l / min. Household airless spray guns work a little faster: up to 1 l / min. The most popular brands: Wagner, Bosch, BORT, STURM, Spets.

• 0.5-1.3 mm for acrylic paints;
• 2.5-2.8 for primers.

More powerful tools are painting stations. They are distinguished by significantly higher productivity than manual counterparts. The stations are equipped with powerful electric motors and have a wider range of adjustments.

Technique for applying acrylic paint using a spray gun

Spray gun device diagram

Step 1. At this stage of work, all elements of the facade that are not intended for painting are protected. They are covered with plastic wrap, which is fixed with staples and a construction stapler.

Prepare the surface to be painted

Step 2. Dilute acrylic paint with water. Each household spray gun is equipped with a special device (watering can) to determine the viscosity of the composition. How to define it?

1. The diluted paint is poured into a watering can, the outlet of which is previously closed.
2. Mix the paint.
3. Then they arm themselves with a stopwatch (or use the corresponding gadget on a mobile phone), open the outlet of the watering can and count the number of seconds from the beginning until the paint has completely flowed out.

For acrylic paints, the average flow time should be 26-28 sec. For primers - 24-25 sec. In order to achieve this indicator, they begin to dilute the composition with water in a ratio of 1:10 (1 part of water and 10 parts of paint). Check the viscosity. If not diluted enough, add another 10% water. Thus, the optimal proportions are found and the required composition density is achieved.

Step 3. Pour the diluted paint into the container of the spray gun.

Compressor preparation

Step 4. Adjust the paint supply using a special regulator, which is equipped with any apparatus of this type. On the body of the spray gun or on the regulator, gradations should be applied: maximum, average, minimum. If you plan to paint a large area in one go, set the maximum paint feed rate. If you want to paint a small section of the facade, set the minimum or medium.

Testing the spray gun before work

Filling the spray gun tank

Step 5. Plug the power cord of the device into the mains.

Step 6. They bring the spray gun to the facade at a distance of 40-50 cm and press the button for turning on the tool (located on the handle).

Step 7. Make a test stain and observe whether there are any strong smudges of paint. If they are, reduce the flow rate using the regulator.

Step 8. Paint is applied to the facade so that the surface is evenly painted.

Step 9. When the paint in the reservoir runs out, refill it and continue working.

Paint application with a spray gun

Application of the spray gun

Using a spray gun

Painting the facade with a spray gun

When painting log walls, special attention is paid to the places of the recesses. It is not recommended to fill the spray gun container with more than 800 ml. Otherwise, the apparatus will be difficult to hold. It should be borne in mind that any electric spray gun vibrates. Therefore, you need to take breaks at work in order to give your hands a chance to rest. But in any case, using a well-tuned sprayer, you can paint the facade with acrylic paint as quickly as possible.

Painted wall of a wooden house

Acrylic painted surface

Video - Electric spray gun. How to paint correctly!

The advent of acrylic paints fifty years ago revolutionized the construction and renovation industry. For such a short period of time, they have won one of the leading positions in the market of paints and varnishes. Nowadays, they are preferred by a large number of consumers. Acrylic paint for wood, due to a significant number of advantages, is widely popular.

The structure of this material is simple. It consists of pigment, water and resin, which is a binding element. Many are interested in the question of whether it is possible to paint a tree with acrylic paint. The answer to it is positive, moreover, this option has a lot of qualities that put it in first place among similar materials.

Technical properties and features of acrylic paints

Acrylic water-based paint for wood is characterized by a wide range of colors - today there are more than 15 thousand shades of them. Thanks to such a wide choice, every designer will be able to turn into reality all the most ambitious, explosive ideas and striking projects. The materials from which the paint is made are environmentally friendly, which makes it possible to carry out work in offices, children's rooms, apartments.

After application, acrylic paint on wood does not emit harmful toxic substances. No odor is observed during the staining process. The increased safety is evidenced by the fact that the material is protected from fire. Therefore, acrylic paint on wood can be safely applied not only in residential buildings, but also in public places.

Paints of this type dry quickly, which allows the application of additional layers after a few hours. You don't have to clean the tools for a long time - they are washed with ordinary tap water.

Acrylic paints are characterized by a long service life. It depends on the manufacturer and averages 10-12 years. This material is resistant, which makes it possible to clean the surface with conventional detergents.

Acrylic paint for wood does not change upon contact with other external factors - temperature, water, high humidity, direct sunlight. All of these indicators do not violate the integrity of the structure, do not cause damage and cracks.

Distinctive properties of acrylic compounds:

• synthesis of the merits of oil and watercolor materials that provide versatility;
• high hiding power, saturation of the compositions with fast drying;
• the basis of the material is synthetic resin, which creates a double barrier of protection from the sun's rays;
• resistance to changes in air temperature, changes in humidity, etc.

How to choose quality products?

The process of finishing and processing wood surfaces is a whole complex of activities. This helps to create warmth and harmony in the house, transforming the atmosphere into a more comfortable one. The purpose of wood coloring is to improve the natural properties, protecting it from the destructive action of natural factors.

When choosing acrylic paints on the building materials market, you should take into account the object or area you plan to paint. The main criterion is its location, inside or outside the building. There are acrylic paints for wood for interior use, which create a smooth finish on various interior items, as well as furniture, floors and any wooden structures. They do not lose their brightness and saturation over a long period of time.

If a person needs to paint outdoor objects, it is best to use acrylic paint on wood for outdoor use. They are distinguished by the presence of special components that increase the weather resistance and are suitable for facades, windows and doors.

When choosing the color of paints, there should not be any special problems, since a wide range of shades will allow you to choose exactly the one that will harmoniously fit into the overall concept of the interior.

Application technology on wooden surfaces

Acrylic paint is usually applied in two layers. Before starting the coating, the condition of the wood should be analyzed and the need for pretreatment with other substances should be determined. For example, if the surface has a high absorption rate, it should be coated with a pigmented primer. The material can be applied without treatment, but in this case, the consumption of paints will increase simultaneously with a decrease in the strength of its adhesion to the base.

If there are cracks and depressions in the wood, they should be filled with a special putty, matched to the future color of the object. The easiest option is a mixture of PVA and small sawdust. After the putty has dried, the entire area should be sanded using sandpaper. The last step before painting is applying the primer to the surface.

The first coat of paint dries up in about 4-5 hours. It is best to use brushes with natural bristles or rollers for work. Their shapes and parameters are determined by the task at hand. The paint must be thoroughly mixed and, if necessary, diluted.

After checking the smoothness and uniformity of the coating, you can confidently proceed with the re-painting, which completes the process. The final drying time of the second layer of paint is longer, up to several days. At the same time, it is important to monitor the drying process so that additional elements do not get into the colored medium. In addition to creating a film, acrylic paints also act as an excellent antiseptic.

For the safety of the materials remaining after staining, clean the neck of the emulsion residues and close the container tightly. If this action is not taken, the paint may dry out or deteriorate. Painting tools must be washed immediately after completing the process.

Outdoor acrylic paints

Acrylic paint for exterior woodwork is used to form a protective layer and decorative coating on the outside of a building.

Its structure consists of:

• a film-forming substance;
• coloring pigment;
• filler;
• auxiliary elements.

Facade paints differ according to the type of dispersed medium in which binders, pigments and fillers are located. The latter can be water, acrylic copolymers or varnishes.

The polymer binder determines the properties and technical characteristics of acrylic paint, which provide:

• durability and reliability of the finished coating;
• vapor permeability;
• protection from moisture and other atmospheric agents;
• elasticity;
• efficiency of drying;
• the possibility of using on a porous base.

Exterior paints can be used both as a primary coat to be applied to a new façade for the first time, and as a secondary coat for rebuilding old timber structures, giving them durability and flexibility. In addition to wood, paint is applied to almost any external part made of concrete, brick, stone, plaster, etc.

The specified products should be applied exclusively to the cleaned surface, sanded if necessary to get rid of the previous layers. The storage temperature of acrylic paint is from 0 to 30 ° C. Before starting the process, it should be mixed and diluted. For an ideal suspension, you can filter the substance using a mesh or cheesecloth.

Acrylic paint on wood for interior renovation and decoration work

Nowadays, the number of wooden houses is growing. Accordingly, the interior, made in a rustic style, is similarly at the peak of popularity. Thus, details and elements of wood are present in almost every home.

Acrylic paint for interior woodwork is completely harmless.

The material in question has the best qualities.:

• fast drying after staining;
• lack of unpleasant odor;
• ease of application to floors, ceilings and walls;
• lack of requirement for special equipment and skills.

At the same time, the only drawback of the composition is the need to immediately purchase the entire required volume of paint for the room, since the materials purchased may not match in shades.

The main difference between acrylic emulsions for interior work is the final appearance of the surface. It can be glossy or matte. Acrylic paint for wood flooring in most cases is chosen glossy, as well as for walls. The ceilings are decorated in a matte style, because when using this type of emulsion, a velvety plane is formed. It contributes to excellent masking of small defects. The glossy type, on the other hand, makes them noticeable.

Of course, great attention should be paid to the choice of paint manufacturer. When applying acrylic coating, you need to be especially careful in the bathroom and in the kitchen, since these areas require more careful processing. These paints can be used to cover furniture, doors and other wooden objects in the house. For everyone there is the right type, color and consistency, and the appearance will be brilliant for a long time.

Benefits of acrylic emulsions

The popularity of these paints is ensured by:

• ecological cleanliness (substances harmful to humans are not used in the manufacture of products);
• convenience and ease of application (paints do not emit a smell, which makes it easier to work with them);
• fire safety (especially important, since they are applied to a wooden base, protecting it from ignition);
• unlimited color palette (a wide range of shades of acrylic paints provides for the possibility of using it not only when painting wooden structures, but also for artistic creativity);
• drying speed (is 2-4 hours, due to the thickness of the layer applied to the object);
• indicators of elasticity, strength and reliability, ease of maintenance, resistance to rubbing;
• repelling dirt by the surface on which the acrylic emulsion is applied, and letting air through the film;
• moisture resistance;
• the duration of the use of painted objects (they serve for more than 10 years, without losing their aesthetic appearance);
• a wide area of ​​use (due primarily to the resistance of materials to the influence of ultraviolet radiation, moisture and mechanical damage, the possibility of using it inside and outside the premises);
• versatility and versatility (the ability to combine acrylic emulsions and other building materials and apply them to any kind of surfaces).

Save time and money

Acrylic paints are manufactured using the latest innovative technologies. Choosing this material for covering wood, the consumer will not make a mistake, since he will save not only time due to the highest drying rate, but also material resources due to the elasticity of the emulsion.

With it, it is possible to embody any ideas, no matter how colorful and varied they are - a large color palette will make any room or facade bright and saturated. And such a riot of colors will last for decades. The coating is easy to clean and wash, it partially repels dirt and dust.

Having decided to paint any surfaces with acrylic paint, you do not need the help of specialists and the use of professional equipment. Simple use of a brush or roller is available for everyone. In addition, the specified material does not affect health and is completely safe for internal use.

The popularity of acrylic paints is not artificial or invented information, since the facts speak for themselves - about 80% of European houses are painted with this type of emulsion, the relevance of which is increasing daily, along with improvements in production and structure.

Helpful video about mistakes when painting wood

The selection of compositions for dyeing wood should be made taking into account a number of important factors. A competent choice of paint will guarantee the long-term operation of wood products and structures.

1 Types of wood coatings - how are they chosen, what are they?

Wood is one of the best materials for the construction of private houses, interior decoration works, manufacturing of various pieces of furniture and products used in everyday life. Natural wood has a chic appearance, is environmentally friendly, it breathes and retains heat well. The duration of the service life of any wooden structures and surfaces directly depends on how well and correctly they will be processed with special paints and varnishes (LKM). The latter must be selected taking into account:

• Species of wood used. Painting of structures made of coniferous wood is carried out with some compositions, of deciduous ones - with others.
• Possibilities of reprocessing a wood product painted with a specific paintwork material.
• Operating conditions of buildings and surfaces made of wood (high humidity, exposure to sunlight, and so on).
• Compatibility of the selected paint with coatings, primers applied earlier.
• Methods for preparing products for staining.

As you can see, figuring out how to paint a tree is not so easy. Now on sale there are many different types of paintwork materials. They are divided into three main groups - transparent compounds, dispersion coatings, opaque enamels. The first is understood as all kinds of impregnations, protective special glazes and varnishes without color. Transparent paintwork materials are used to protect wood from ultraviolet radiation and to emphasize the natural wood structure.

Transparent coatings emphasize the natural wood structure

Dispersion compositions provide increased water and frost resistance, vapor permeability of processed products, as well as color retention of the latter for a long time. The solvent for such paintwork materials is water, and the binder is alkyd resins, acrylates or synthetic latexes. The most famous representative of dispersion paints and varnishes is acrylic paint. She is very popular these days. Opaque enamels are traditional dyes. They are distinguished by ease of use, good hydrophobic properties, and guarantee high quality processing.

In everyday life, wood painting is most often performed with alkyd, oil and acrylic compounds. We will talk about the features of these paints in more detail.

2 Oil compositions - slowly fade into oblivion

Oil-based paints have been used less and less in recent years. Their main manufacturers are domestic companies. Foreign companies practically do not produce such paints. Linseed oil is present in oil mixtures. This additive makes paints toxic and unpleasant to smell.

The main producers of oil paints are domestic companies

Working with oil compositions is not very convenient. First, they are applied exclusively in cool and completely dry weather. If a little rain is dripping outside, the staining process will have to be postponed. Secondly, these paints dry for at least a day. Thirdly, before applying the oil mixture, you will have to work hard on preparing the wooden surface. It should be thoroughly cleaned and leveled. Do not do this - you will get a poorly painted surface with streaks, bubbles and other defects.

In addition, it is impossible to subsequently apply a different type of paintwork to paints with drying oil (for example, when the product needs to be updated). If you paint the wood with oil paint once, you will have to use it all the time. We advise you to think several times before opting for such compositions.

3 Alkyd coatings - many pluses, but also a lot of minuses

Opaque alkyd-based enamels are characterized by an affordable cost, good water-repellency. They form a microscopic film on the painted surface, which retains the appearance of natural wood. Alkyd enamels dry quickly. For this reason, they are unable to penetrate into the deep layers of wood. This is an undoubted disadvantage, which determines the fragility of alkyd coatings.

Alkyd paints fit well on all substrates

An important advantage of such enamels is low vapor permeability. The painted surface under a layer of such paint does not change its characteristics under the influence of moisture. Experts advise using alkyd-based paints for structures prone to deformation due to exposure to water. Usually, wooden window frames and doorways are painted with similar compositions. They are also used for work on the exterior design of wooden houses, since alkyd paints are not afraid of frosts down to -25–35 ° С.

It is not difficult to paint a tree with an alkyd composition. The composition fits well on any substrate. But here it is important to observe one condition - the surface of the product must be absolutely dry. If you paint damp wood, it is 100% likely to show peeling and blistering. Drying time for alkyd paint - no more than 10 hours.

Last moment. Alkyd coatings are made on the basis of synthetic solvents, resins, various desiccants and other chemical additives. Such a variegated composition determines a low level of environmental friendliness of the finished compositions. This means that it is undesirable to use them for work inside the house.

4 Acrylic paints are the leaders of the modern paint and varnish market!

Many home craftsmen know exactly how to paint a tree. They, without unnecessary agony and the search for ideal compositions, choose acrylic paint for processing wooden structures. It makes sense. Acrylic based compositions:

1. 1. Do not close the pores of the wood (allow the tree to breathe).
2. 2. They do not have an unpleasant, pungent odor.
3. 3. Retain their original color for a long time.
4. 4. They tolerate frosts down to -30 ° without any problems.
5. 5. Possess excellent water repellency potential.
6. 6. Allow you to get any, even the rarest and most unusual color shades.

Another advantage of such paints is their unique environmental friendliness. The binder in them is non-toxic acrylates, and water is used instead of a solvent. Residents of European countries widely use acrylic enamels. Domestic consumers also began to care about the environment and their own health. Therefore, sales of acrylic compositions are increasing from year to year. And this is despite the objectively high cost of such paints.

The main advantage of alkyd paints is environmental friendliness

It's easy to work with acrylic paint. It is easily applied to wooden surfaces using a spray gun, brush or paint roller, and dries quickly. And most importantly, the coating can be easily renewed at any time without the need for preliminary cleaning of the painted surface. For many home craftsmen, this property of paint is of great importance.

Important! Acrylic compositions almost instantly lose their properties when stored at low temperatures. Therefore, if you plan to paint wooden structures in the winter, get the right amount of paint. Do not take it in reserve.

We hope you have decided which paint will be more convenient for you to carry out the planned finishing activities. It remains to figure out how to paint the wood. More on this later.

5 Painting wooden surfaces - instructions to help novice painters

Painting a tree correctly is not as easy as many people think. First of all, you need to qualitatively prepare the base for applying your chosen paintwork. This procedure is always performed, regardless of what composition (acrylic, alkyd, and so on) is used. Remove old paint from the structure, clean it from dust and dirt. The worn-out layer of paintwork materials can be steamed off with a construction hairdryer or removed with the help of special washes sold in any modern building store. After that, sand the surface, wipe it with a damp cloth and wait until the wood is dry.

On the primed surface, the paint lays down in an even layer

The next stage in wood preparation is degreasing. This operation can be performed using acetone or white spirit. If there are chips on the wooden base, visible scratches, cracks, they should be removed with a spatula, and then carefully putty the treated surface. Wait for the putty to dry. And then go over the wood with sandpaper.

Seal parts of the wooden structure that do not need to be painted with adhesive tape. Now you can start your main work. It is necessary to paint any tree with a brush or roller as follows:

• dip a brush (roller) into a container with paint by a third;
• make short strokes along the surface along the wood grain;
• after applying the first layer, wait for it to dry, repeat the procedure described above.

It is more convenient to paint large structures with a spray gun. And openwork wood products are usually treated with aerosol paints from cans. In these cases, the composition is sprayed approximately 0.25 m from the surface. The paint is applied in several layers. After completing all work, it is recommended to treat the painted wood with a protective varnish (for example, acrylic). Good luck to you!

Painting a tree is considered a rather difficult undertaking, which requires adherence to certain rules. For work, various paint and varnish compositions can be used, but before applying a decorative and protective layer, the base must be qualitatively prepared using special mixtures. Only a comprehensive implementation of all stages guarantees a beautiful and durable coating.

Compositions for coloring wood

Wooden surfaces can be painted with several types of finishing materials. Each option differs in the composition and appearance of the resulting coating.

Paints

Wood paints are consistently popular. They allow the surface to be refreshed but hide the natural texture. If the technology is followed, a coating is obtained that is distinguished by individuality and excellent decorative effect.

The following compositions can be used in the work:

• Oil. This variety is currently used quite rarely. This is due to the many negative qualities that the mixture possesses. Among them, a pungent and toxic odor is especially distinguished, as well as a long drying time. The composition is used for painting wooden bases and household products.

Of the advantages of oil paint, one can note good adhesion, high hiding power.

• Alkyd enamels. This option, like the previous one, has become less popular, but the demand remains at a good level. This is because the mixture is great for outdoor woodworking. After application, a thin film is formed on the surface, thanks to which it is possible to emphasize the texture of the base. In addition, enamel has low vapor permeability, which reduces the risk of wood deformation when exposed to moisture. They are distinguished by their fragility.

Alkyd compounds are best used for outdoor use, as they have a toxic odor

• Water-based (water-dispersed):
  • Acrylic. The basis of such solutions is water and acrylic resins; there are also additional modifiers in the composition. Due to this, the mixture is completely environmentally friendly. The area of ​​application is extensive: it can be internal and external surfaces and even furniture. Due to its elasticity, the material prevents the appearance of cracks and damage to the wood.

    Acrylic water emulsion is an environmentally friendly, fireproof type of coating with good adhesion

  • Latex. They hide surface cracks up to 1 mm wide, a good option for protecting the coating from the harmful effects of moisture. Compared to acrylic paints, latex paints are more moisture resistant
    

    On a note! Acrylic solutions can additionally contain a latex-based additive, which increases the water repellency of the material. In addition, there is a PVA water emulsion, but it is better not to use it for working with wood.

• Epoxy. Such mixtures are characterized by a narrow specialization. They can be used to paint coatings that are under heavy loads: floors, stairs, street paths made of boards.

Epoxy coatings are highly durable and resistant to abrasion, as well as to various chemicals and solvents

Thus, to the question: is it possible to paint a tree with water-based paint, the answer will be in the affirmative. It is these products that are considered the most preferable. She not only has excellent characteristics, but is also well tinted, which allows her to realize her design imagination.

Lucky

When deciding how to paint a tree, be sure to take into account that paint is not the only option, varnish is an excellent alternative. It is a composition based on natural or synthetic resins. As a solvent, various substances can be used that determine the properties of the material. The resulting film can be transparent or change (emphasize) the texture of the wood.

Colored varnishes allow you to imitate various types of wood

Several composition options are suitable for work:

1. Polyurethane. It is most in demand because it dries quickly and has excellent durability. But due to the presence of the solvent in the composition, it has a specific smell.
2. Water. Suitable for outdoor and indoor work. Differs in environmental friendliness, but requires impregnation of the base with a primer. It may take up to 24 hours to dry.
3. Acrylic. A modern composition with good decorative qualities. The disadvantage is the high price.
4. Nitrolac. Has a low light fastness, suitable for work with inexpensive furniture.

Varnish can be a stand-alone coating or an auxiliary protective coating when applying paint to wood surfaces. In this case, it is necessary to choose the right base in order to achieve the best effect.

Other dye options

These can be the following substances:

1. Stain. Allows you to give the wood a richer texture. For example, after treating cheap pine with the right stain, the appearance of a noble oak is created. It can act as a protective impregnation.

   Today, most manufacturers produce wood stain in several shades, as close as possible to the natural color of natural wood.

2. Potassium permanganate. The solution is prepared in a proportion of 50 g of manganese per 1 liter of warm water. The base is well treated with the mixture, if necessary in several layers. If you paint the floors with this composition, they will look like a dark walnut.

Regardless of the material chosen, the surface is covered with a colorless varnish.

Choosing a pre-treatment agent

These mixtures include:

• Drying oil. It is applied to protect the base from any harmful effects. It is best to apply several layers to achieve deep penetration. It can be used in front of oil paints in order to reduce their consumption.

Oksol drying oil is 55% natural oil component, 40% white spirit, 5% desiccant, therefore, compared to natural drying oil, its cost is lower and it dries faster

• Butter. Machining is applied to parts that are close to the ground or immersed in it.

The oil is ideal for processing wood in a room with temperature extremes and high humidity

• Special antiseptics. Protect from microorganisms and insects, prevent decay.

Universal deep-penetrating colorless antiseptic for wood Neomid

• Fire retardants. Don't let the fire spread quickly.

Fire retardant composition for wood Fenilax

Important! The impregnation is carried out carefully and in advance, so that the wood has time to absorb the right amount of the composition.

The procedure for performing painting work

The technology of painting wooden products assumes that the work will be carried out in several stages:

1. Selection and preparation of instruments.
2. Preparation and treatment of the base.
3. Painting.
4. Additional processing (if necessary).

All processes are carried out carefully. It should be remembered that wood is a capricious material and easily deforms.

Stages of preparation and painting of a wooden product: sanding, dust removal, degreasing, priming and painting

Tool

For painting you may need:

• Spray gun and compressor. This system allows you to treat large areas in a short amount of time. At home, an alternative is a mechanical spray bottle.
• Brush. It is necessary to paint hard-to-reach places, as well as for interior painting.
• Roller. It is better to choose a fur coat with a pile of medium length.
• Convenient container. If you intend to paint with hand tools.
• Rags. For quick bug fixes.

Required staining tools

Everything you need is prepared in advance.

Preparation of wooden surfaces for painting

Preparation has a special role to play. If you follow all the procedures correctly, then in the future there will be no problems.

Process diagram:

1. If the surfaces have already been treated before, they are thoroughly cleaned of the existing coating. For this, a mechanical, chemical or thermal method is used. The main thing is that the base must be completely clean.
2. To prepare a work site with high quality, you need to assess its condition. If the previous coating quickly becomes unusable, the reasons for this are determined and eliminated first. Thus, a wooden facade is influenced by water that flows from the roof. In the absence of a drainage system, the impact will be destructive.
3. Grinding is in progress. This procedure is necessary for both new and old foundations. The resulting dust is removed.
4. Resin traces are cleaned, areas are washed with white spirit.
5. The surface is treated with protective agents. Fire retardants and antiseptics are applied first. Then, if necessary, the areas most susceptible to destruction are coated with oils. The impregnation is applied in several layers with a roller and a brush.
6. Further work is carried out after complete drying. Existing cracks and defects are covered with a special putty. After its setting, the areas are sanded.
7. A primer is applied. If required, it is necessary to treat the surface with linseed oil or stain.

The coating is left to dry thoroughly; it is unacceptable to act on a damp base.

Paint application

Attention! It is necessary to carry out work from the outside or from the inside at optimal temperatures and humidity, which depend on the selected composition.

Wooden surfaces are painted as follows:

1. The process starts from the corner when working with walls, facades, floors and ceilings and from one end when decorating objects, furniture, individual wooden elements.
2. Oil and alkyd paints are applied with vertical strokes. Further, the composition is well rubbed, after which the movements become horizontal. Acrylic paints can be applied horizontally straight away (along the grain of the tree).
3. The first layer is considered basic. To do this, the solution can be diluted slightly to ensure better styling. The second layer (if painting is done in three layers) creates a solid base. After that, in places of defects, the surface is ground with a fine abrasive. The last coat is applied most carefully.
4. Spraying tools are much easier to work with on large areas. But when using them, the movements should be uniform and at the same distance from the base.

Rules for applying paint with a spray gun

If required, then after drying, a layer of varnish is laid on top. It not only protects the paint but also adds shine.

Wood varnish painting technology

Painting with varnish is carried out after surface preparation. If a colorless compound is used, then the base can be treated with a stain to give the desired shade.

The varnishing process itself looks like this:

1. The first coat is applied evenly. Leaks should be avoided.
2. To achieve the best effect, sanding is carried out. It allows you to remove subtle imperfections.
   

   On a note! Many craftsmen advise sanding after laying the second layer. But this depends on the viscosity of the varnish: with a thinner consistency, the first coat is not sanded.

3. The second layer is laid. The main thing is to distribute the mixture evenly in order to avoid its accumulation in some places.
4. The third layer is completing the work.

When applying all coatings, wait until the previous one is completely dry. If necessary, the product is polished after a few days.

Decorative staining

There are tips to help you achieve the best visual effect with your own hands:

• Painting under bleached oak. The easiest way is to paint the surface with a suitable color stain. It is much more difficult to make such a paint; for this, a complex tinting is carried out.
• To obtain a bleached wood color, a pigment (acrylic or polyurethane) primer is used. It is diluted and applied to the surface. A similar effect can be achieved using oils with a similar color. After laying, the base is treated with wax and rubbed.
• For the effect of antiquity, patina is used. It is recommended to use special compounds: paste, liquid patina or facet varnish.

Any decorative result can be obtained if desired.

Watercolors, pencils, felt-tip pens - all this has been familiar to us since childhood. But acrylic paints for painting appeared on sale relatively recently, and not everyone knows how to paint them correctly. This article will help you understand this issue.

A little about acrylic paints

Acrylic paints for painting are a versatile option: they can be painted on a wide variety of surfaces. Paper, cardboard, glass, wood, plastic, canvas and even metal - all these materials are great for painting and decorative work with acrylic paints. A large creative space, the ability to realize your ideas and fantasies - that's why many people fell in love with this type of paints.

For drawing with them, both natural and synthetic brushes are suitable, as well as a palette knife and, if properly diluted with water, an airbrush. For those who have already painted with gouache or watercolors before, drawing with acrylic paints will be as easy as shelling pears. If you purchase a set of acrylic paints for painting, you will get a number of advantages over other types of paints: they do not spread, do not fade, do not crack and dry quickly.

Painting with acrylic paints for beginners: instruction

If you learn to paint with acrylic paints, you can achieve excellent results. For example, if you mix paint with water, you can achieve a watercolor effect. If you use a palette knife or a coarse bristly brush to paint, you will have the effect of a picture painted with oil paint. So, let's talk about the process itself in more detail.

Working condition of paint

Due to the fact that acrylic paints for painting dry incredibly quickly, you should squeeze them out of the tube quite a bit. And you should definitely purchase a spray gun to moisten the paint if you use a regular, non-wet palette.

Wipe off the brush

Each time you wash your brushes, wipe them off with a cloth or paper towel. In this case, drops flowing from the brush will not fall on the drawing and leave ugly stains on it.

Color transparency

If you paint with acrylic paints in a thick layer directly from the tube or only slightly dilute them with water on a palette, then the color will be saturated and opaque. And if diluted with water, then the transparency of the color will be the same as that of watercolors.

The difference between acrylic and watercolor wash

Unlike watercolor washes, acrylic washes dries quickly, sets and becomes insoluble. And this allows you to apply new layers to dried layers without fear of damaging the previous ones.

Glaze

If you need a glaze in several translucent layers, then the layers must be applied very thinly so that the bottom layer is visible. That is, acrylic paint must be applied to the surface very carefully, evenly, thinly.

Fluidity

To improve the fluidity in such a way that the intensity of the color does not change, a special thinner, but not water, can be used.

Color mixing

Since acrylic paints for painting dry very quickly, the colors must be mixed quickly. If mixing does not take place on a palette, but on paper, it is worth pre-moistening it - this will increase the speed.

Sharpness of borders

To make the corners sharply and sharply defined, you can stick masking tape on the dried paint without harm to the drawing. But you need to make sure the edges fit snugly. Also, don't draw too quickly around the edges of the ribbon.

Painting with acrylic paints on canvas: features

In order to give the canvas a whiteness, it should be coated with an acrylic primer. But if you want to give the work a contrast, then you can use a dark acrylic emulsion. You can apply the primer with a brush in one or two coats. But if the surface is large, then this is not very convenient. In this case, the canvas should be placed horizontally and the primer should be poured onto it, while spreading it with a scraper in a thin layer over the entire area of ​​the canvas.

The right lighting for working with acrylic paints

Skillful organization of the workplace has a positive effect on the creative process. It is worth following some rules to make your work more comfortable and faster. Lighting should be even and diffused, the same throughout the entire working process. The light should be to the left of the canvas and in no case should it blind the creator.

Today, to express your "I" with the help of color and light, there are many people (professionals and amateurs from painting) who are ready to teach you drawing lessons. Lessons are phased out both on YouTube and in various articles on the Internet, where they will tell you in detail and easily how to learn to draw, show the available techniques for writing with different colors on various canvases, and at the same time tell you what styles of painting are adopted by artists.

By the way, the artist will never say about his work: "I painted!" Artists paint pictures, like a musician writes music, where each note is like a brush stroke of a master.

Try to become a master of your feelings and emotions, pick up your brushes, open your paints, stand in front of the canvas and start painting!

The most common are gouache and watercolors; a person gets acquainted with them in early childhood. Oil paints require a more respectful attitude to themselves, are applied tightly to the canvas, in several opaque layers and dry for a very long time.

And there are paints that combine the ease of using gouache and the oily density of "serious" paints. These paints are diluted with water, dry quickly, which allows them to be applied layer by layer without risking spoiling the drawing, and after drying they do not fade or change color. Moreover, they are also waterproof (after drying, of course) and absolutely hypoallergenic! These are liquid acrylic paints.

You will object that you have already met with acrylic paints when you carried out repair construction work in your own house, and you know for sure that acrylic is a liquid plastic, a polymer. Right. This means that you already know the properties of acrylic and are aware that this polymer easily adheres to wood and glass, fabric and plaster, let alone canvases and cardboard! You also know that in addition to weather resistance, you can create volumes with acrylic paint, so many artists use acrylic paints to paint volumetric paintings to give them sculptural relief on a flat canvas.

Take a look at Justin Geffy's acrylic painting.

Impressive? But he is self-taught! And he also once faced a choice: "What colors are better for a novice artist to paint?" - and settled on colored polymers.

I must say that working with acrylic allows you to use both traditional techniques in painting and various modernist "tricks", allows you to mix styles and techniques, which will make your paintings more interesting and emotional. But acrylic paints have their own characteristics, you need to be able to handle acrylic paints.

Basic techniques for working with acrylic

• Wet. The diluted paint is applied to the canvas moistened with water. It is a bit like working with watercolors.

• Dry. You will need a few brushes to dry-edit strokes on the canvas.

• Glaze. This technique involves the formation of a pattern from thin semitransparent layers. Applying layers in stages, we get beautiful iridescent colors that give our picture richness and sophisticated mood.

• Impasto. It is very similar to working with oil paints in the pasty technique. Dense, non-translucent pasty layers applied with a flat brush or palette knife (something like a small spatula) can create a relief. Impasto is a special painting technique that is completely opposite to the glazing technique!

What do you need for drawing?

First of all, the artistic acrylic paints themselves. If you doubt your ability to mix different paints or are afraid not to get "in color" when using a color scheme, then it is better to use ready-made palettes of paints, since acrylic paints are now available in about 130 colors both in tubes (tubes) and in small plastic jars -containers.

If you are just starting to paint with acrylic paints, so to speak, take courses for beginners, try your hand at an artist with basic undiluted colors: white - black, red - blue, yellow - green, brown.

And do not immediately tackle complex work, buy an ordinary children's album for coloring, and try to color any picture using your favorite art technique for painting with acrylics.

This is a good practice for beginners - having learned how to work in small areas, you will desperately understand how to use acrylic paints when writing large canvases. It is important to remember when using acrylic paints that they dry out very quickly and cannot be kept open!

What else do you need:

• Long hair brushes made of natural and synthetic hair - flat and round in different numbers. Plastic pile is needed when you have to work with undiluted acrylic; natural "column" or "squirrel" - for watercolor technique.
• A set of palette knives of different sizes. A palette knife is a tool that artists use to clean up a palette and apply heavy colors to canvas. A kind of trowel knife made of flexible steel strip or dense plastic.
• A bottle of clean water (preferably warm). You also need a spray gun to wet the work surface so that the acrylic paint better adheres to the canvas.
• Palette. You will put some of the paint on it for convenience or mix paints with each other, using some as dyes or tints for others. It is very convenient and economical to use ordinary disposable plastic trays or plates. You can purchase or make a palette that will retain moisture in the paint. The whole secret is two types of paper. The first, lower layer is water-absorbing and therefore always wet, the second is parchment covering the top of the paint.
• Retarder (thinner) for acrylic paints. It will not allow a polymer film to form quickly, and will make it possible to more carefully work out the drawing on paper or canvas for drawing. Such a "addition" will also increase the ability to spread, shade the paint and make it a little brighter. You can apply either directly to the paint, or you can simply apply it to the brush. How to use them correctly is written in the instructions for use.

How to paint with acrylics using a palette knife? In the same way as with oil, applying thick paint in even layers or with a raised brushstroke.

Having understood the peculiarity of such an application, and having learned how to work with a palette knife, you will appreciate its wide possibilities and will be able to work with polymer paints on wood or canvas, and even give a master class to beginners how to use it correctly in work, so that a picture with acrylic paints turns out not only bright, but also bas-relief-volumetric.

Among other things, you need to prepare:

• a large volume of water in a deep container for rinsing brushes;
• paper or cloth napkins and towels;
• sandpaper with grit P120;
• felt-tip pens, markers, gel pens or chanting (glass or copper tube with a thin tip for drawing fine contour lines) to complete the drawing;
• decoupage glue;
• an airbrush is also applicable if you are sure that you are using it correctly, and the acrylic paint is diluted in the proper proportion;
• and, of course, the basis for painting with acrylic paints.

In the video: we draw space with acrylic.

Preparing the base

Anything that requires your attention in artistic transformation can serve as a basis: a piece of cardboard, a plywood board, a canvas on a board, or stretched over an easel stretcher.

Can I make my own canvas to paint on? Yes. And even necessary! The law is simple: learning to draw - learning to make a canvas for painting on my own. For example, a wooden board will serve as the basis for a future masterpiece. How to make sure that the polymer of acrylic paints can easily "catch" and not crumble later? For the best adhesion (adhesion) effect, take texture paper or for origami and glue the area of ​​the board on which we will paint with acrylic using decoupage glue.

To make the background for the picture even, and the drawings themselves turn out bright and beautiful, without distortion (such as we need!), Remove with a needle all bubbles that appear on the future canvas - in each we make a puncture and remove air. But even now something is missing to start drawing correctly. Our canvas looks clearly unpresentable. Painting on a fresh canvas is postponed: you need to use a primer for the canvas.

We will use 10-15 layers of decoupage glue as a primer, each of which is applied only after the previous one has completely dried.

It's time to grind our base, for which we have prepared "sandpaper". Do this: slightly moisten the surface of the canvas with water and rub to the desired gloss. The smoother the first layer of soil, the easier it is to paint on the canvas. Now we need to get a uniform white background. For this we have used whitewash all our lives, we will do the same. Apply, wait for drying, if necessary, sand again.

The "canvas" made by us contains all the characteristics for creating a picture with our own hands, on which artistic acrylic paints will easily and firmly lay.

Before you start painting with acrylics, check out our guidelines:

• The degree of transparency of acrylic paints is regulated by adding water to them, but if the water is more than 20%, then the paint will peel off easily when it dries.
• To process the drawing with paint, you need to start with large details with brushes with high numbers, and only then move on to smaller details that are subject to brushes with lower numbers.
• After rinsing the brush after using the color, blot it on a clean cloth or paper towel, this will save the painted flowers from unnecessary color stains. Use an acrylic thinner when mixing paints.
• When painting, use only the tip of the brush, as this is more likely to distribute the paint evenly.
• When mixing, move the colors towards each other, and do not "plunge" one into the middle of the other.

If you need to use a straight line that clearly separates one color spot from another, tape or masking tape to the dry area. Then you can easily remove it, and the straight line will remain.

To know how to mix acrylic art paints correctly, the following video tutorials may come in handy, where they will explain to you that the best acrylic paints are the ones that can paint something beautiful. Oh yes! We do not draw, we write the music of our mood!

How to paint with acrylic (2 videos)

Repairing painted surfaces is an inevitable process. Even under the condition that the earlier finishing was done competently and with high-quality materials.

Before repainting the walls, you need to make sure that the new and old coatings will be compatible.

At the moment, there are many ways to remove old paint.

• Mechanical methods. Clean off acrylic enamel and acrylic paint or other coating with sharp objects or a power tool such as a drill with a nozzle.
• Thermal methods. In this case, the paint is softened, for example, with a building hairdryer, and then removed.
• Chemical methods. The finish is removed using a variety of washes.

However, the process of removing the old coating is time consuming and labor intensive. And the price of the issue is quite high, especially if you need to remove paint from a large area or difficult surfaces. For this reason, many of us prefer to apply new finishes directly to old finishes, and this often raises questions about the compatibility of the finishes.

In this article, we will talk about whether acrylic paint can be applied to enamel and vice versa. However, let's first understand the basic concepts.

Varieties of paints and varnishes

Paints and varnishes contain binder, fillers, pigments, solvents / thinners and additives. In order to correctly apply paintwork materials during repairs, you need to know exactly their composition.

Main components

Oil paints based on drying oil.

All paints are divided according to the type of binder used and the type of solvent.

1. The binder determines the main qualities of the paint, the service life of the coating and the speed of its drying.... There are 4 types of binders used for paintwork materials: alkyd and epoxy resins, oil (on drying oil), latex, acrylic polymers.
2. Dissolving components are divided into proper solvents and thinners.... The former reduce the fluidity and viscosity of the material. Thinners only reduce the viscosity of the paint.
3. To improve the characteristics of paintwork materials, additives are added to their composition: stabilizers, emulsifiers, fungicides, antiseptics, etc.
4. A separate category includes special paints... These are anti-corrosion coatings such as Zinga conductive paint. Analogues with antiseptic properties that protect the base from mold and decay. Compositions for removing small defects (irregularities, scratches, cracks), etc.

Oil and enamel compositions

Pictured is acrylic enamel.

Materials based on alkyd and acrylic resins include oil and enamel paints. They are suitable for painting metal, wood and plaster surfaces.

After drying, they are non-toxic, light and moisture resistant.

1. Oil paints are made on the basis of drying oil. White Spirit, gasoline, turpentine or solvent naphtha act as thinners for them. The price of the compositions is not high, but they dry for a long time (up to several days). The main disadvantage is that the coating turns yellow over time.
2. In enamel compositions, varnish is added as a binder. It gives the coating a gloss and aesthetics. The instruction recommends using such paints for external and internal finishing works on metal, wood, concrete, plaster. Enamels are moisture and lightfast. They also have anti-corrosion resistance.

Emulsion and dispersion materials

Water dispersion composition.

Such paints are diluted, but do not dissolve with water. In them, the binder and pigment particles are distributed in a liquid medium, thus creating a stable emulsion.

When the coating dries, it will not wash out with water.

1. Emulsion compositions are economical, have environmental friendliness and fire safety.
2. Fits well on almost any basis.
3. Dry quickly, do not have a pungent odor.

Many people think that water-based and water-dispersion compositions are the same.

However, they are different.

1. Matt emulsions wash off over time. The dispersions are waterproof and suitable for use in damp rooms.
2. Water-dispersion compositions are usually white, water-based analogs have a variety of color palettes.
3. Dispersions cannot be used at temperatures less than +5 degrees. However, when modifiers are added, they are thermally stable. These are, for example, fire-retardant paints for metal Polistil.

Note!
The best analogs of paints diluted with water are based on acrylic resins and polymers.
They have high elasticity and strength.

1. Such compositions are frost-resistant after they have completely dried.
2. They are vapor permeable.
3. Suitable for alkaline substrates (concrete, plaster).
4. These paints are excellently tinted.
5. Resistant to ultraviolet light, retains its original color for a long time.
6. They have the ability to repel water.
7. They have high mechanical resistance.

About paint compatibility

First, apply epoxy putty to the old coating.

Based on everything written above, we will answer the main question of the article - is it possible to paint with acrylic paint on enamel and vice versa.

1. Based on their composition, acrylic paints and varnishes lie only on the same old coating. They cannot be applied over alkyd enamels due to incompatibility of thinners / solvents. The new coating will simply fold (lift) the enamel.
2. In addition, it is undesirable to apply emulsion and dispersion compositions to old glossy and adhesive paints. The same applies to lacquered substrates.
3. But, after emulsion and dispersion materials, you can use any enamels and paints.

Now how, without removing the enamel, apply a coating of acrylic paint with your own hands.

Note!
To do this, you need to create an intermediate layer, in a stable state, resistant to both acrylic and organic solvents.
It should consist of polyesters (eg epoxy resin, polyurethane) on amine hardeners.
Such compositions are dissolved with acetone.

After the putty, an acrylic primer is applied.

Nowadays, many liquid putties and primers are sold that have the described composition.

One of the best materials is Inter Troton Spray.

1. First, apply a liquid putty over the enamel.
2. Next, coat the surface with acrylic primer.
   
3. Then you can paint the base.

Output

If you are unable to remove the old paint, then a new coat can be applied to it. However, there are nuances here. Some types of paintwork materials are incompatible, therefore, an intermediate layer of neutral compositions must be created between them. By watching the video in this article, you will expand your knowledge base.

Today on the Internet you can find a lot of different information about how, of course, the approach to work for each artist may differ from each other. And every drawing method will be correct!

Nevertheless, I decided to make my own tiny contribution to the "spider web of the Internet", as I work with this type of paint, along with traditionally oil and varnish stained glass paints. You can see my paintings in different techniques of execution in

The whole difficulty of writing with acrylics lies precisely in the details. The general principles of applying these paints and their combinations differ little from oil. But nevertheless, mixing, applying them to the surface, as well as transparent glazing are somewhat specific. I used to write in painting.

For those who are just looking at acrylic and trying to draw for the first time, it is useful to take the first steps according to the proven method. Therefore, this article appeared: I will tell in it how to paint with acrylic paints so as to take into account their main features. This is, of course, not an absolute rule, since any painting is a whole living world and accordingly, improvisation in art is only welcome.

Two sketches with acrylic paints

In the photo, I choose one of the sketches with acrylics for further work on canvas in oil.
In musical art, most likely, there would be no jazz if not for the virtuoso musical improvisation of the musicians. By the way, did you know that many musicians have shown talent in the visual arts? Take an interest and see for yourself the talent

In the future, if you decide to continue working with them, you can already experiment with certain subtleties, improvising and creating your music on canvas! So let's go ...

Getting started: preparing a palette, brushes and paints

You can paint with acrylic paints on cardboard, on thick paper designed for acrylic, but it is better, of course, a suitable canvas is suitable for acrylic painting. Therefore, painting with acrylics on canvas will be the right decision!

If you are not ready to paint on canvas now, then start simple, with acrylic paper, with a canvas structure. You can later glue such work on thick cardboard, on hardboard or canvas. And as they say, in a frame and on the wall!

Accessories before starting to paint with acrylic

Already at the stage of preparation for work, you need to take into account the main features of acrylic paints.

First feature: they dry very quickly, both on a palette and on canvas. Therefore, for the preparation of paints, you must either use a special palette, or constantly keep them in a liquid state in the floor. If you decide to apply masks pasty or with a palette knife, then this feature will only help you.

How long does acrylic paint dry?

It all directly depends on the thickness of the stroke, the thinner it is, the faster the acrylic dries! If in acrylic painting the speed of drying confuses you, and you hesitate to try them in work because of this, then do not worry. Today on Art-space appeared special means - drying retardants.

Retarders for acrylic painting

They dilute acrylic paint and it will not dry for hours on the palette, remaining in the desired consistency. It also dries on canvas with a noticeable slowdown.

Second feature: acrylic paints after drying darken slightly, fade by about a tone or two. Therefore, initially we select them so that in working form they are a tone or two lighter than we need in the picture. This is especially important if you finish writing where a smear has already been placed. That is, one smear on top of dry paint will be visible ... try it and you will understand for yourself.

Acrylic sketch

The photo above shows an example of a previously made sketch with acrylic paints. This sketch was prepared before the main work - painting on the wall. The drawing must be clear and correctly spelled out. Therefore, the image on the wall must correspond to the sketch, since there will be an exact repetition, only on a larger scale.

Pay attention to the transition from light to dark in the archway…. This effect can be achieved by glazing, as if transparently overlapping with one paint on top.

The painterly paint layer is the main thing in painting, so we start with the choice of colors and shades of your future composition. As a rule, novice artists simply take those paint colors that are in their kit, that is, in tubes. And if you need colors that are not in the tube? Here the ability to mix paints comes to the rescue, to get a new shade. After all, it is by mixing that we get new interesting color variations!

A wealth of shades is obtained by mixing

Glazing with acrylic paints- a separate topic. If you are just mastering acrylic, then paint in independent, dense tones, just get used to the colors and their features. Once you've mastered the basics, you can play with creating translucent chalk layers.

Below in the photo from left to right: the usual method of applying paint, the second option is the postozny technique, the third is a light watercolor-lisserovochny.

Examples of paintings in different techniques of execution with acrylic

Important Feature: with each stroke, try to form the outlines that you want to see in the final version. Acrylic paints dry in just a few minutes and it may turn out that when you want to finalize the outline, it will already dry out and fade, and a new layer on top will contrast with it and prevent you from correctly evaluating the intermediate option.

It is desirable, of course, to immediately outline the contours of objects with contrasting edges. This will make it easier to draw each individual one.

Another nuance: the brush needs to be washed often, especially when drawing very fine details. For example, animal hair, grass, small stones require very fine brush strokes. If a large amount of paint adheres to the brush and it dries up, then the hairs stick together and the strokes become thicker and coarser. They fail to create the desired structure.

In one day or evening, it is desirable to complete one complete independent element, at least one layer of it. Then, after drying, the next day, you can start with a new element and not rack your brains over whether the part written today will contrast with the one you wrote yesterday.

Painting with acrylic paints on canvas

On a note

Remember, acrylic paints will hardly wash off clothes. Therefore, it is advisable to write with them in a durable apron or work gown.

This may be your first acrylic painting and doesn't have to be perfect. Its task is to make you understand how to work correctly with acrylic, how it fits on canvas or paper, how long it dries and what result is obtained when applied.

When you write it, you will already understand what caused these or those shortcomings, and in the next works you can avoid these mistakes. That's why feel free to write, evaluate the result, draw conclusions and improve... Perhaps it is acrylic that will help you to fully unleash your creativity!

For those who want to improve and want to move forward, I offer a complete video course, a guide using the example of a painting in a modern style. Video is the most convenient way to learn, in my opinion. Lesson announcement 📌

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