The water-level paint is an emulsion containing non-dissolved polymeric particles that, after evaporation of water, is converted into a compacted polymer film. Painted such paint surface becomes smooth and smooth. This paint is used to paint the ceiling and walls where wet cleaning is not needed. It is washed off very quickly. But it is practical, beautiful, economical, safe for health and the price is small. Dissolved with water.

Types of emulsion colors

Acrylic water-making paint, abbreviated WEAC, is quite water resistant in order to paint it concrete or plastered surfaces, as well as brick and drywall walls. It dries quickly and does not smell, not toxic and environmentally friendly, it looks beautiful and not the road. Depending on the main components, it is divided into:

• Acrylic latex paint differs from a simple acrylic that a latex is added to it, which gives elasticity, elasticity and durability of paint, making it implantable. Of course it costs it more expensive. It is advisable to apply for outdoor work.
• Silicate paint is ideal for interior and external work on painting brick concrete cement or lime walls and ceilings. She is not afraid of rain and snow water. Special additives provide high-quality and reliable sealing of paint to the surface, resulting in a flow rate.
• Silicone paint is the most popular of all types of water-emulsion paints. Due to the silicone resin with an emulsated character, this paint is strong enough and repels water, resistant to temperature differences and mechanical effects. Therefore, it is used to paint the facade zda buildings and buildings. Of the disadvantages - the air is poorly passes, with an elevated level of moisture there is a risk of mold or other fungi.

Specifications of waterfront paint

• Composition. It is usually made of latex, filler, thickener and antiseptics.
• Consumption of water-level paint is considered one layer of painting. As a rule, it is 150-250 ml. / M ²depending on the absorbent abilities of the surface.
• The viscosity indicates how much it is necessary to dissolve the paint mixture with water in accordance with the type of tool used for applying to the surface. The viscometer will measure the viscosity that should be within 40 -45 Stokes when using a brush or roller and 20 -25 tbsp. For the paint sprayer, but usually it is done on the eye.
• The proportion is approximately 1.35 kg / l.
• Drying time water-emulsion paint cannot be indicated exactly because it depends on such factors as the temperature and humidity of the air, in the range of 2-24 hours. The temperature during painting works of the water element should be + 20 ° C, and air humidity is not lower than 65%.

Useful advice

• When buying water-based paint, read it is necessary that indicated on the label. Choose a paint that matches all the technical specifications to the type of work that you will do.
• Consider the square that you will paint, and the layers that need to be applied to know how much paint will buy. Consumption is indicated on the package.
• Using the kel, mix 10-15% more paint than they counted. After all, when you again try, you will not be able to achieve the same shade of color. And you can always use the remaining paint to re-paint contaminated or damaged zones.
• Keep the water-free paint at a plus temperature. Frozen paint after defrosting is not enough to use.
• Surfaces painted with water-level glossy paint can be watched more often than those covered with matte paint.
• To get purely - white color without shades of paint for the ceiling Use titanium dioxide.

For the application of water-emulsion paint, a brush or roller can be used for different surfaces, but it is laborious and long. The paint spray for applying an emulsion paint will greatly facilitate the work process. With it, you will paint with an excellent result of a large area in less time. The paintopult saves, as the paint does not flow, but the layer is fine and evenly and dries faster.

You will find manual, electrical or pneumatic paintopulle on sale. Manual paintopult is quite easy to use and a cheap unit with which it is easy to paint about 200 m ² in hour. It can easily be done at home with your own hands. Electric paintopult requires 220 volts and has a capacity of 400 m ² in hour. The pneumatic sprayer is a professional apparatus that works with any paint.

Coleler for water-level paint

In order to give the desired color of the water-making paint, which is usually produced by white, use a caloring concentrated paint or high-intensive paste. But remember that a large concentration colorant reduces the technical properties of paint. And therefore should not add more than 20% of the mass of the paint. Bright colors are obtained using organic pigments that burn out from sunlight. For the production of pale colors, inorganic pigments are used, which are light-resistant, but have a more scarce color gamut.

Choosing a kel, use the colors palette that is in all points of sale. In some building shopping stores there are automata, where you can mix the paint with the kel. But to achieve the desired result, it is better to do it at home:

• in small quantities, adding a color brighter and pale the desired shade of the desired shade,
• color the small surface of the wall each shade,
• leave to completely dry, and then make a choice.

Always paint has a different shade after drying.

Connect the color from the paint right before applying onto the wall or no more than 2 hours before that, as pigments can settle. During painting, periodically stir the composition.

Another than about 3 years old can be stored for about 3 years at room temperature, a small amount of water is pre-pour from above, without mixing.

Marking of water-emulsion colors

Not always inscriptions on a can with paint enough, in order to properly make paint choices. Therefore, a single symbol system is used for standardization, thanks to which it is easy to determine the composition of the paint and the properties that it will have. When choosing water-makers, attention should be paid to the following reductions:

• B - without a solvent (not water-soluble),
• In - water-soluble,
• VD - dispersion,
• WE - emulsion.

On the water-level paints, respectively, there must be marked with VD, VE or V.

The sequence number is responsible for the scope:

• 1 - for outdoor work,
• 2 - for internal works,
• 3 - for protective conservation works,
• 4 - waterproof paint,
• 5 - enamel,
• 6 - oil / gasoline resistant paints,
• 7 - chemically resistant paints,
• 8 - heat-resistant paint,
• 9 - insulating paints.

These effects are achieved with the help of additional components, some of them can enter water-free paints. The exception is the numbers from 5 to 9.

But the most important abbreviations are the names of the foundations, it is from them that the technical characteristics of the paint and a possible scope are dependent:

• AK - acryo-containing,
• Ay - alkyd-urethane,
• AC - acetylcellulose (varnishes, colorless paints),
• BT - bituminous
• Va - polyvinila acetate,
• GF - glyphthaled,
• ZHS - silicate,
• Ko - silicone,
• KF - rosin
• KC - rubber,
• Ml - melaminalkide,
• NP - oil-polymer,
• NC - nitrocellulose (varnishes, colorless paints),
• PE - polyester,
• Ur - polyurethane,
• KHLORVINILE
• Shl - Shellaic,
• EP - epoxy.

Recommended firms Manufacturers

• Dulux,
• Caparol,
• Tikkurila,
• Dufa
• Sniezka,
• Helios,
• Jobi,
• Johnstone's,
• Admiral
• Eurolux.

Bande Dulux is part of the family of companies in the largest British corporation for the production of building materials Akzonobel. This company produces premium products. This British quality does not need any recommendations, in addition, this is the most expensive paint products presented in the domestic market.

The German concern Caparol is the largest in Europe and is in second place in terms of product quality. Products are more common than British, but the price policy is approximately the same.

The most famous domestic consumer is the products of the Finnish company Tikkurila. Paints are made exclusively at the factory in Finland. Of the advantages - the widest model range and palette of dyes. In addition, the products are presented, also in the divorced version. Moreover, the color is obtained in special factory settings, which makes paint smooth and monophonic.

The Germans of Dufa are only a little inferior to Finnish colleagues, although the company is much younger, she has already managed to conquer the European market. There are no products are not much cheaper than the palette of colors is much worse. The technical parameters fully complies with the regulations of the European Union. It is not worth buying this paint for considerations of savings, as the difference with the Finnish analogue is not significant. The DUFA feature is the largest in the paint container market. This is the only way to save.

Sniezka is a Polish firm, no less high-quality, but significantly inferior at the price. In contrast to the previous ones, Sniezka specializes in the production of white water-level paints, for which any dyes are suitable. This factor affects the cost. In addition, the factories of this company are not only in Poland, but also Russia.

Slovenian Helios deserves attention. Brand is not very famous, therefore not expensive. Products meet all the standards approved by the European Union. When this paint is selected, it is better to stay on white and add dyes into it, since natural pigments are used for ready-made mixtures, quickly burning in the sun.

The German company Jobi specializes specifically at the production of household paints for internal works. Special additives make the entire lineup resistant to washing, wiping and burning in the sun. For outdoor work it is better to take white paint and use a synthetic dye.

The British brand Johnstone's is part of the second largest concern for the production of finishing materials in England - Sigmakalon. The firm specializes primarily on materials for construction on an industrial scale, so the range of household paints is not very large.

Admiral is a leading domestic producer of paint products. The lack of charge surveillance and customs clearance affects the price. Specifications respond to GOST.

Eurolux second decent Russian brand. The company is actively developing and constantly expanding the assortment. This product has already begun to push out more expensive, but the same in quality European paints.

It is also worth noting Sherwin-Williams. This company is located in the United States and offers sufficiently high-quality products. But its value is not justified.