How to paint a house with facade paint. What paint to paint a wooden house outside. What makes painting difficult?
Polluted atmospheric air, automobile smog, industrial and peat fumes soil the facades of residential, public, high-rise buildings in Moscow unusually quickly. Regular cleaning of facades helps to maintain the prestigious appearance of the facade for two to three years.
With a longer service life of capital buildings, painting will be required facade wall or the whole house.
On the facades of high-rise buildings, such work is successfully performed by industrial climbers.
For low-rise buildings with damaged plaster, old mansions with cornices, gables, stucco molding during complex work rational work with scaffolding.
Working from scaffolding or ropes is cheaper and easier than ordering a telescopic lift. The choice of painting technology, preparatory work depends on the finishing material, height, degree of damage to the facade.
The cost of painting facades in Moscow and the region
The estimated price of works with a facade is measured in square meters. The minimum price for painting a house outside in Moscow starts at 50 rubles per square meter, increasing as the complexity of the design increases. Our price includes prices for complex types of work, including painting brick walls, plaster repair.
The total estimated cost of repairs depends on the area, the configuration of the facade, the height of the building, the complexity of preparatory and painting works. The estimate for painting the facade by climbers provides for separate prices for additional work (plastering, restoration work).
| Types of jobs | Units | Price, rub |
|---|---|---|
| Facade painting in 1 layer | m2 | from 250 |
| Clearing from old paint | m2 | from 50 |
| Surface primer | m2 | from 70 |
| Surface putty | m2 | from 180 |
| chopping old plaster | m2 | from 150 |
| Plaster surface, 10 mm | m2 | from 400 |
| Brick facade painting | m2 | from 250 |
| Selective coloring of facades | m2 | negotiable |
| Painting of facades in hard-to-reach places | m2 | negotiable |
The technology of painting the walls of buildings by industrial climbers
During preliminary cleaning of the facade, visual diagnostics determine all damage to interpanel joints, concrete, plastered surfaces, which must be repaired before painting. Most often, industrial mountaineering companies face difficulties when painting plastered facades. In houses of old construction, a large number of cracks have to be repaired, significant damaged surfaces have to be re-plastered.
Relatively easy to repair simple textured plaster(such as "snail", "adobe", "bark beetle"). More difficult to repair smooth improved plaster, artistic multi-color finishes.
Temporary installation of scaffolding is in demand with a large number of preparatory operations associated with the repair of plaster, processing of wooden, brick surfaces.
Scaffolding is indispensable for restoration work on ancient facades, where restoration of stucco, decorative ornaments, complex architectural elements, and ornaments is required.
Price options for preliminary and painting works are based on the restoration of the original appearance of the facade.
For wooden, frame houses, additional work may be required to impregnate the main finishing material (slats, timber, lining, chipboard boards) antiseptic or moisture-proof compounds.
Preliminary repair of finishing may also include sealing joints in concrete, waterproofing, insulation work, replacement facing tiles in combined finishes.
In the technological cycle painting work includes the following mandatory operations:
- facade cleaning (jet washing, sandblasting, removal of damaged trim fragments);
- repair operations;
- preliminary primer;
- cleaning and grinding of the upper leveling layer (used for the preparation of wooden, plaster parts, artistic stucco);
- direct painting of the facade (the number of layers of paint is chosen by the customer).
When painting the facade from the outside, industrial climbers, descending on ropes along the wall, perform several preparatory or one painting operation in one pass (two meters wide).
It is unacceptable to increase the speed of painting by reducing the drying of plaster, primer, putty. Such an acceleration of the facade painting leads to peeling, premature falling off of the paint. For painting large surfaces of facades, paint rollers and spray guns are used. Hard to reach places, unpainted areas high-rise painter finalizes with a hand brush.
Features of external staining
Industrial climbers of the Tigris company are able to paint walls at any height, regardless of the finishing material and the complexity of the preliminary repair.
Facade painting is provided by special security measures for workers and passers-by:
- reliable fastening of descending and safety ropes;
- insurance of all tools, coloring machines, paint containers;
- fencing of the territory under the place of painting;
- hanging warning signs about work at height.
In our company, you can order any type of painting that restores the original appearance of the facade or changes its appearance. A new design for the exterior of a private house can be given by the combined coloring of wall fragments in contrasting or related colors.
The choice of paint for the facade by the customer is based on the durability of the coloring compositions, their price. According to these criteria, our customers often choose perchlorovinyl, acrylic paints for painting facades.
With a large number of orders for painting the facade, the advantage is given to customers who have concluded contracts for the constant high-rise maintenance of the building. Permanent contacts with the company "Tigris-Alp" will help the management companies of residential buildings, business centers to maintain an ideal view of the facade all year round.
Facade painting is the fastest, simplest and most accessible way giving an aesthetic appearance to the facade of the building. The facade is the face of the whole house. Therefore, its ennoblement should be approached with all responsibility and seriousness. Moreover, painting a house with your own hands is not so difficult. The main thing is to make the right choice of paint and follow some instructions.
Types of paints
A facade paint should have a number of properties:
- First of all, the paint must be resistant to temperature differences.
- UV solar treatments should also not deform the painted coating.
- The facade is the outer part of the house, which is constantly exposed to moisture. It shouldn't corrode the paint.
- The paint should be a good antiseptic.
- And, of course, improve the overall aesthetic appearance of the house.
There are several types of paints that differ from each other in the quantity and quality of binders and fillers (synthetic resins).
Table: characteristics and description of paints for outdoor use
| Name | Description |
| Vinyl paint | Recently, they began to lose their leading positions due to the appearance on the market of acrylic facade paint. A large percentage of water in the composition and low permeability of this species do not make it good choice for painting the facade. In addition, they quickly become dirty, fade and lack strength. |
| Reactive paint | It contains resins and hardeners. You need to work with it very quickly, because it quickly freezes. |
| Alkyd paint | The composition includes vegetable acids, alcohol and anhydride. Differ in high elasticity. But the higher it is, the more time it takes for the paint to dry completely. |
| acrylic paint | A great option for painting the facade, especially if it is concrete. Protect the surface from sun rays, humidity and temperature fluctuations. Wide color range, low vapor permeability. Acrylic paints can be made with water or organic solvents. There are also latex paints. |
| silicone paint | Made from acrylic and silicate. Poor water absorption and vapor permeability. High level of protection from the sun's rays and temperature extremes. Mechanical impacts practically do no harm. Large variety of shades. |
| Oil paint | They cease to be popular because they have too many flaws. The main ones are that they dry for a long time and fade quickly. |
| Acrylic-silicone type of paints | This paint combines the properties of acrylic and silicone. High vapor permeability and low water absorption. Self-cleaning and retain their original color for a long time. |
| silicate paint | They are best applied to lime surfaces. Gypsum and organic facades should not be painted with it. |
| polysilicon paint | This is the same silicone paint, but acrylic resin has been added to it. They are easier to work with, resistant to water and with good vapor permeability. |
| cement paint | Dry paint. They are diluted with water or with the help of special preparations. They have good vapor permeability, but stains and streaks appear from exposure to a large amount of moisture. |
| lime paint | They have a pasty state. They are diluted with water or dyes. High ability to absorb moisture, and exposure of the building from moisture and dirt. Of the positive properties - good vapor permeability and fungus and mold are not terrible, because paint is an excellent antiseptic. |
| Textured paint | They make the facade unique and unique. When paint is applied to a surface, it forms a thick polymer film with specific texture. They have high strength and durability. |
- The binding elements that are in each type of paint adhere the paint well to the surface of the facade. The more of them, the better the hitch.
- Various fillers do not make it better and more useful, but simply increase its volume. Better to have fewer.
- Facade paint absorption coefficient is important information. The lower the water absorption, the more reliably the house will be protected from the effects of water, fungus and mold. The optimal level of paint absorption is considered to be 50 grams per square meter.
- UV resistance must be at a high level so that the paint does not burn out and lose its original aesthetic appearance. Acrylic, acrylic-silicone and polysilicon paints are the best in this matter.
- The optimal level of vapor permeability is considered to be 120 grams per square meter per day.
- The paint should not wear off quickly. This value changes in cycles. The optimal number of cycles is 5000.
- The average amount of paint consumed per 1 m 2 is 9 liters. To calculate this value, you need to multiply the area that requires painting by the paint consumption indicated on the package.
- If you paint the facade and its elements in different colors, then they should be in harmony with each other.
- The facade will glare a lot in the sun if you use glossy paint. Although, hidden in the shade of the house, it is quite possible to paint in gloss. And for sunny side it is better to choose matte paints. Choose paint in daylight sunlight. So, the paint will show its "real" color.
- Exist special programs, which will help you correctly calculate the required amount of paint and select the look.
- Houses with a complex shape are not recommended to be painted with facade paints of bright colors.
- If you paint the house in light shades, then it will visually appear lighter and larger. For a bright house, it will be nice to paint the roof in a dark one.
- If you live in a region where it is constantly warm, then it is better to paint the house in light shades. They repel heat. Conversely, in cold regions, it is better to paint houses in dark shades. They will attract warmth.
How to decorate the facade of a brick, frame or panel house
- Shades of the same color will harmonize well when painting the roof and facade.
- Natural shades of colors will blend well with the environment.
- Do not make a "parrot" out of the house. Use a maximum of 3-4 shades.
- If the roof is painted in bright shades of colors, then it is better to paint the facade of the house in a calmer color scheme.
- monotony is not the best option home coloring.
Which base to choose
The paint is selected depending on what kind of base lies under it.
Table: types of bases for facade paint
| The basis | Suitable kinds of paints |
| Cement-lime or cement-plaster | Suitable for use with vinyl, acrylic, silicone, polysilicon and cement types of paint |
| silicate plaster | Silicate, polysilicon, cement and lime paints can be used |
| lime coating | Any kind of paint can be used. An exception is silicone due to poor transmission of CO 2 |
| organic plaster | The use of acrylic, silicone and polysilicon paints are ideal options. |
| concrete surface | The high acrylic content makes the paint ideal for painting concrete surfaces. |
| brick facade | If the walls are built with silicate brick, then absolutely any paint will do. If from another brick, then it is better not to use polysilicon and silicate paints |
| metal facade | Paints with anti-corrosion properties are used for painting metal |
| Wooden house | It is suitable to use a primer based on acrylic, acrylic or alkyd enamel, as well as colorless varnishes |
The most popular manufacturers of acrylic, oil, water-based paint
Galamix. Russian manufacturer, which presents a solid number of products to the market. They make acrylic matte paint, textured facade paint for wooden surfaces and textured paint for mineral facades. Acrylic paints are environmentally friendly, their service life is about 8 years. Textured paints do an excellent job of visually smoothing out any irregularities in the surface of the facade. The price of this manufacturer is about $ 1.2 per liter.
dulux. Paint manufacturer from England, producing water-based, acrylic, textured and matte quick-drying paint organic species colors. Dulux paints are strong and durable. They guarantee the protection of the facade from the occurrence and growth of fungus and mold. The service life is about fifteen years, and the cost is about $ 5 per liter.
caparol. German production colors. We can say that this is the most popular type of paint. Renowned for impeccable quality. Suitable for painting any surface. Has an affordable price. Paints with heat-insulating properties are produced. Wide range of colors.
Alpina. It is famous for German quality and affordable price. She is painted with plastered, brick, concrete and LShSU facades. It has excellent hiding power and lightfast shades. Reliably protects the facade.
Snowball. Quality paint from a Russian manufacturer. It can be used to paint cement, lime, concrete, previously painted and plastered surfaces. Highly resistant and durable, resistant to natural phenomena. Wide palette of colors.
Beckers. Swedish manufacturer producing a whole series of facade paints. Engaged in the production of matte water-based latex paints, acrylic paints, acrylate latex paints and alkyd-oil paints, to which linseed oil. They are well suited for painting concrete, metal and wood surfaces. Non-flowing and fit perfectly. They cost from $15 per litre.
Ticurila. Swedish paint manufacturer. It produces acrylic-silicate, silicate, lime and base types of paints. They are good for covering lime, brick, concrete and cement surfaces. The company has also developed a whole series for painting wood surfaces. They have a wide palette of colors (about 190 types). The cost starts from 1.4 dollars per liter.
Svyatozar. Russian manufacturer of facade paints. The products meet all current requirements for facade paints. They are engaged in the production of abrasion-resistant acrylic, restoration and frost-resistant paints. They also produce paints that can be used to paint metal surfaces.
Baumit. One of the leading Austrian brands that has been on the market for over 20 years. It is engaged in the production of a whole series of silicone paints for the facade, which can be used to restore old houses, sanitize coatings, finish new facades and paint thermal insulation systems. They cost from 1.2 dollars per liter.
