Decorative wall paint: effects, application methods

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

What is decorative wall paint and how to apply it

Decorative paint is called, which creates some visual effects. This group does not include the usual opaque monophonic compositions. Only those that differ from them in some way. These compositions reproduce different natural materials. Silk, velvet, plush, sand, natural stone, leather, velour, etc. They are sometimes called decor paints, since this is not just a background, but an independent decorative element.

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

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

• The applied paint is rubbed off. So from “silk” paint you can get wet silk or plush.
• Partially erase the paint with crumpled paper, a sponge, a piece of fur, plastic or metal notched trowels, steel wool, etc.
• From above they pass with a semi-dry roller or a hard brush with a darker or lighter paint.
• Apply a plastic film to the painted piece, crumple it a little and remove it.

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

Decor paint effects

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

• Antique, patinated.
• Silk, silk threads.
• Velvet and velour.
• Sandy surface.
  

• Under decorative plaster.
• Nacre.
• Metallic
• Leather, suede.
• With the effect of natural stone.

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

Decorative wall paint with the effect of silk and silk threads

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

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

Paint consumption is average, you will have to paint in two layers at least. This is with low absorbency or pre-priming. An absorbent surface will require three coats exactly. And the paint is not cheap, so it is better to primer. If the paint is based on acrylic dispersion, then we take acrylic primer. But better than the same company as the paint. There will be no product compatibility issues.

Of the disadvantages – the surface for staining should be flat. Almost perfectly flat. The second point – if you want to get “exclusive”, you need to master the application technique. You can, of course, just roll it with a roller. It will also work well. But it might be more interesting.

You can wash with a detergent (not abrasive), a rag or a brush. Such cleaning does not affect the appearance. In the sense that it does not get worse. Where the walls are often touched, “glossy” places may remain. If you want to have such a coating in the hallway, consider varnishing. But this type of paint “breathes”, so when varnishing, lose this effect.

If you think that silk effect paint looks the same from all manufacturers, you are mistaken. They use different additives, resulting in slightly different surfaces. This type of decorative paint is popular, so some have several paints that give different textures. There are also different application techniques. With their help, you can get a different type of surface: classic, wet and crinkled silk.

The effect of sand or sand dunes on the walls

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

The paint is easy to apply, no special techniques are required. Due to the pronounced texture, minor wall defects are hidden. So the requirements for the surface are not so strict.

Application and operation

The paint is easy to apply, no complicated techniques are required. Unless you want to have not just “sand”, but dunes. But to create such an effect, special formulations are required.

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

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

Structural paint with sand for decorative plaster

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

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

Velvet and velor – the next effects

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

Walls painted with velor effect paint wash well, do not fade for a long time and do not change their appearance. They can only “shine” from frequent touches. Therefore, they are best used for residential premises, not for corridors and kitchens.

Decorative wall paint with mother-of-pearl: application features

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

And if you want “gold” or “silver” wall paint, but not flashy, then you will most likely like a paint with mother-of-pearl in the right shade. Another option is silk. A slightly different look, more muted shine. But you have to see it all. You can’t even show the difference in the photo.

Colors and additives

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

More flocks and glitters can be added to the base composition – white or colored blotches, small fibers, sand, multi-colored crystals, sparkles. Candis, San Marco have such options. There are also varnishes with mother-of-pearl. They can cover the base paint and get abrasion-resistant mother-of-pearl surface.

Features of application

But working with pearlescent paint is not easy. It is especially difficult to obtain a uniform pearlescent sheen over the entire surface. This is not an easy task. Even the masters will not cope with everything, but it’s better not to take it yourself. You will only waste an expensive product.

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

Those that are applied in two layers do not mean “bad”. They give you more options. The first one can be considered basic. He creates the background. But the second draws the relief. You can use a roller with a structural “fur coat”, a spatula, brushes with bristles of different stiffness. In general, there are many options. But you will need to reproduce all the movements almost exactly. So it takes practice. Or a good master. But also ask him to show a sample in a small area, and only then agree or not.

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

Stone effect paint

Another decorative paint, in appearance very reminiscent of decorative plaster. It’s a stone effect paint. It is safe, as it is made on the basis of an acrylic emulsion. Decorative elements are added to it, which create the desired look and relief. For example, Rust Oleum Multispec Stone Accents, Siberia Rock`n`Wall. This paint has 10 shades – from very light to quite bright. It can be used even in kitchens on working aprons.

A very good copy in terms of performance. Has very good adhesion. Very smooth surfaces – such as plastic – require a primer. The rest can be painted right away. It is applied from a spray gun or using a special roller (of the same company). Appearance depends on the method of application. After the roller, a surface with pronounced flakes of “stone” remains. After the spray gun, the surface is more even.

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

There are also paints under the stone in spray cans. But they are unlikely to be used for painting walls. Unless for a panel, some kind of decoration. It’s too expensive.

Another type of surface gives paint with the effect of burnt stone Alatyr-stone. It is also called “liquid granite”. It is applied by spraying through an airbrush. There are single and multi-color options. Less shiny than described above. It is positioned as resistant to cracks, ultraviolet. After drying, it must be varnished.

Decorative wall paint in the interior: photo

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