18.06.2017

Popular tricks decorative painting walls

Decorative wall painting is one of the most popular types of decoration. It is very diverse, individual, with its help you can create a unique beautiful room, which will not have an analogue. At the present time, this type of wall decoration, like decorative painting, has become a strong competitor to conventional wallpaper.

Dyes for wall decor, as a type of finishing material, are characterized by many advantages:

• The service life of painted coatings is a couple of times higher than that of wallpaper or plaster.
• There are no joints on the painted surface, which results in a perfect continuous picture.
• Huge range of different colors and effects.
• Moisture-resistant properties help to make walls unique even in the kitchen and bathroom.
• In the case of repainting, it does not need to clean the existing paint layer.
• The use of water-based paint when decorating guarantees an environmentally friendly surface that does not emit toxic substances and does not cause allergies, which is the ideal solution for decorating a children's bedroom.
• Regardless of the basis of the surface (be it concrete, drywall, plaster), it fits equally well on the wall.

Decorative wall painting has only one requirement for the coating - it must be even.

Coloring tools

Painting the walls in the apartment, in addition to the paint itself, is carried out using the following tools:

• roller;
• spatulas (metal, plastic, notched, rubber);
• sponges;
• hard brush;
• sandpaper;
• stencil (for the effect of a pattern on a painted wall).

Before you start decorating the walls, you need to decide what kind of decorative effect you want to get so as not to buy an extra tool. Although the price of rollers and brushes is low, it will be possible to use them more than once.

Wall preparation

If decorating on the wall with paint is done for the first time, you need to prepare the surface for such design solution. Preparation of walls for primary painting is carried out in stages:

1. Cleaning the coating from the old finish.
2. Surface priming.
3. Inspection for flaws, which are repaired if necessary.
4. Uneven surfaces are puttied and sanded.
5. Re-priming.

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After all the work done, the wall is ready for decorative painting.

In order for the paint to lay flat on the walls, and there were no defects on the coating, it is necessary to wait for the complete drying of the putty mixture and the primer on the wall.

Types of wall decoration with paint

Due to the fact that decorative paint is too expensive, an alternative is in demand by building professionals - artistic painting of the walls with ordinary cheap paint. There are several varieties to create a unique room using ordinary paints. Let's consider them in more detail.

This is the name of painting the walls with decorative paint, which creates the effect of an old shabby surface. To create such a masterpiece you need:

1. Cover the surface with the selected color.
2. Apply acrylic paint to create a contrasting hue.
3. Apply colored glaze to the surface in combination with a shade of the painted wall, evenly smooth it over the plane with a wide brush, and when all surfaces are covered with glaze, touch the uncured paint with the same brush.
4. With a round paint brush, you need to poke in a chaotic manner over the surface, thus making the walls look old.

In this method of application, there is only one drawback: all the bumps and bulges become more noticeable.

This decorative painting is a great idea for decorating an office, it gives the impression that the walls are covered with leather. After preparing the surface, you need to start finishing:

1. We cover the walls with latex paint of your favorite color.
2. We make a suede brush.
3. Mix the glaze with latex paint, a little darker than the tone of the surface.
4. We cover a piece of the surface with the mixture, moisten the suede brush in water and wring it out, lightly touch it over the not dried coating, making stains, and partially removing it.
5. We will blot the existing noticeable lines with a piece of wet suede to give the naturalness of the leather coating.

Venetian plaster effect

One of the most beautiful and decorative ways to paint walls. To recreate the effect of the Venetian, you must perform the following steps:

1. Place latex paint in a wide container. On one side, sprinkle a little pigment for paint, gently stir half with a stick so that the dark and light sides come out in the container.
2. We take a lighter paint on a spatula and apply it to the coating like ordinary plaster.
3. We dip the spatula in a dark color and cover a piece of the wall.
4. When light and dark spots, we begin to drive along the wall with a spatula in different directions to evenly smear the colors for a harmonious look.

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On the finishing stage Venetian plaster is sanded with fine sandpaper and rubbed with a special wax composition.

To create the effect of "Venetian plaster" it is necessary to use only a plastic spatula during the work.

Wrinkled skin effect

This effect is created simply, but requires patience, because everything is done slowly, gradually.

1. We take a piece of paper, paint a piece of wall according to its size.
2. We crumple the sheet, apply it to the surface, begin to smooth it, while creating the outlines of a crumpled coating.

The entire wall is gradually processed in small pieces.

In the video: the effect of wrinkled (worn) leather on the wall.

For decorative painting of walls, you can use not only purchased tools, but also improvised means. A regular rag roller creates an interesting effect indoors, which is suitable for children's rooms. In the case of this method, surface preparation may not be ideal, because this type of finish hides all the imperfections on the wall.

Roller painting steps:

1. Apply the first layer of paint, wait for drying.
2. We breed another shade of the base color (slightly darker than the previous one).
3. We moisten the rag in the paint, twist it to make a tourniquet, wrap it around the roller.
4. We paint from the very top of the wall to the bottom in different directions to get a texture pattern.

Types of paints

Wall decoration with special dyes for wall decoration is a diverse material. They come in many colors and look beautiful. Types of decorative paint differ in properties based on the composition.

According to the components of the composition of the paint are divided:

• acrylic;
• latex;
• water-based;
• alkyd and oil.

Acrylic paints

Most often used for painting walls in the apartment. They are popular due to the value for money. They have the following properties:

• fireproof;
• make the walls strong and durable;
• resistant to temperature changes;
• dry quickly, create protective film on the walls;
• adhere well to the coating;
• environmentally friendly;
• have an assortment of more than a thousand.

latex paints

• no pungent odor;
• high degree of fire safety;
• paint does not respond to a sharp change in air temperature;
• dilution with plain water is possible;
• dries quickly after application;
• abrasion resistance;
• environmental Safety.

In addition to positive qualities, there are also negative ones. The color scheme of this type of paint does not have bright colors, and under the resulting film are created good conditions for living biological organisms. Before using latex dye, the surface must be well primed.

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Water-based paints

They are in demand for painting rooms without creating an interior, their price is low, and they cope with the direct purpose of painting surfaces. The advantages of water emulsion can be called:

• low cost of material in the construction market;
• low consumption during application;
• harm to health;
• have good moisture permeability.

Among the shortcomings of the water-based coating, experts single out the speed of being washed off from the coating, as well as the need for a certain temperature in the room during painting.

Alkyd and oil paints

Dyes based on alkyd and oil are characterized by a rich color finish, a durable layer. The positive qualities of these types of finishes are:

• saturated beautiful colors;
• very durable layer when dried;
• long service life.

Negative qualities are also present: it is a very pungent smell during painting, high material consumption, high cost, a small range of colors.

In order to save money, many people want to paint the walls with their own hands, without the help of professionals. But how to apply decorative paint yourself? There are some recommendations of experts regarding the application of decorative paints to the walls:

1. Before painting the surface, it must be primed to avoid the appearance of mold.
2. Prepare the room by covering the floor with a protective film.
3. Mix the paint well after opening it.
4. When using a brush, apply horizontal stripes and then smudge them vertically.
5. If you use a roller, you need to roll it along the tray with the material, then from top to bottom, then cover the walls with paint, pressing the tool well (for uniform color).

To make the coating evenly colored, you must first apply a layer with a brush, and then walk over the painted surface with a roller. If desired, you can apply a variety of methods of decorative staining.

Decorative wall painting with your own hands is a very real task. The main thing is to follow the instructions for use of the material along with the recommendations for application.

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Various decorative painting effects (28 photos)

Are you tired of your monotonous interior in the apartment? Do you want to transform it, refresh it and create something extraordinary? To your delight, there are many options for finishing a dwelling. One of them is quite effective - this is a decorative painting of the walls with your own hands. Thanks to her, you can change the design of your home beyond recognition. There are many techniques through which you can create a unique pattern and texture on the walls.

It is clear that it is difficult to call the process easy. But if there is an appropriate instruction, tools and materials, as well as the right attitude to work, then it will be possible to do without specialists. Let's find out how you can paint the walls in a decorative way with your own hands.

Features of decorative painting for walls

What is the difference between ordinary wall painting and decorative? The differences are quite noticeable. Regular painting just remake your wall in a different color. And if we talk about decorative painting, then a unique pattern, structure and shape is created on the surface, along with coloring. Let's look at the benefits that decorative wall painting has.

Advantages of paint:

Long service life. The minimum is approximately 10 years. But note that during this period the paint will not fade or deteriorate. You don't have to repaint anything. As for expensive decorative wall paints from well-known manufacturers, they will serve you for 25 years!

Paint resistance to various influences. The coating protects the wall and is not easily damaged. In addition, the composition will not fade in the sun and will not be erased. And you can completely forget about the appearance of mold, since the composition contains special protective agents.

monolithic coverage. No joints are formed, the surface looks beautiful and creates a wonderful environment in the room.

Ease of operation. You can easily wash the wall, removing dirt and dust. In addition, spots will appear much less frequently on such a surface.

Composition safety. Properly selected paint will not harm residents, as it will not emit harmful substances. Moreover, the composition does not burn, which makes your stay in the room even safer.

Anti-static paint ensures that the walls will not collect dust.

Attractive and original appearance.

As you can see, there are a lot of advantages of the material. But, decorative paint has its drawbacks. There are very few of them, but they are:

• walls for painting with your own hands will need to be carefully prepared. Next, we will consider in more detail what is included in such training;
• when compared with conventional paint, the price of decorative compositions a little higher. Sometimes you will see a price tag of about 1000 rubles per 1 kg of material. Although there are cheap options, 300–400 rubles each, they are not of such high quality.

If we have dealt with the description of decorative paint, let's see the technology of work in order to change your house or apartment beyond recognition.

Stage 1 - preparatory work

As you already understood, without this process, nowhere. It is clear that any finish requires high-quality preparation. Therefore, do not think that you will do extra work. If this is neglected, the service life and quality of the finished surface will be low. What is included in preparing the walls for painting?

First you need to assess the condition of the walls. How equal are they? Are there cracks, pits or other defects? Do they have old finishing material? This will all need to be corrected. Remove the old finish to the ground, it will only interfere. As for cracks and defects, they can be repaired. For this purpose, you will need putty. It can hide all defects.

In the case when the wall differences are more than 20 mm, it is necessary to putty the walls for painting in order to level the surface. After all, as a result, all the irregularities will be clearly visible. All you need is to buy putty, stock up on spatulas, a rule and a level. Thanks to them, you can achieve a perfectly flat surface. For more information on how to putty walls for painting, see this video.

Advice! Just before painting, you should treat the surface with a primer that will provide better adhesion.

In the event that you are working indoors with all decorative elements and furniture, protect them or remove them altogether for the duration of the work.

Stage 2 - apply a decorative layer of paint

All you need for the work is the selected paint and tools for forming textures and patterns. Very good rollers for decorative painting of walls. Due to its shape and unusual roller, original drawings and patterns are obtained. But, you can use a brush, sponge, rag, roller with pile. It all depends on the application technique, of which there are quite a few. Let's look at the common options.

Dry brush method

First of all, apply the paint evenly on the wall using a regular roller. Please note that the tone of the paint should be lighter. Wait until the layer is completely dry. Further, with chaotic movements, using a brush, cover individual places on the walls with paint with a different shade. For example, you can use metallic paint, gold, bronze or silver. The result of the work is visible in the photo below.

Paint rubbing method

The work is quite simple, you can do it yourself. It is enough to apply the composition to the wall, and then rub it with a special mitten or sponge. So you can get an interesting pattern and soften the color contrast.

We imitate Venetian plaster

Here you need two shades of paint. Divide it into two parts, one of which add a dark dye. Everything is ready to go. Apply paint in layers, alternately changing tones. It remains to shade the finished coating to make everything more harmonious. Use a spatula to run along the wall from one side to the other.

Using a rag roller

Thanks to this method, you can not only get an interesting range and pattern, but also hide wall surface defects. The work is simple: apply decorative paint of a certain color on the wall. Take a rag, make a roller out of it, twisting it into a bundle. Lightly dip a homemade roller in paint of a different color, and then begin to form patterns on the surface.

Note! To achieve a harmonious coloring, alternate the direction of movement and turn the roller at different angles.

Using textured rollers

One of the popular options is the use of a textured roller. It has a rubber surface with a printed pattern. All that is required of you is to apply paint to the walls, and then process it with one of these rollers. The pattern will be painted in a different color. These photos show how the finished result will look.

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In our new review, we will present the most fashion ideas wall design on the example of projects from the portfolio of the Fundament Group of Companies, whose specialists are engaged in interior design and turnkey renovation of apartments and houses. Here you will see wall designs in classical, neoclassical, modern style, as well as minimalism and loft styles and get acquainted with the current design techniques for wall decoration.

modern kitchen wall design

In the photo: Stone-look tiles in the decoration of an accent wall

Finishing the accent wall with stone tiles is another popular living room design option. Our specialists will help you choose from different types: slate, limestone, marble, granite and others.

"Doubling the area" of the dining area with a mirror wall

In the photo: Mirror wall in the interior of the dining room

If you prefer an interior design with a mirror finish in an expanded format, take a look at the visualization of the interior of the kitchen-dining room in the illustration above. Here, the mirror wall enhances the illumination of the room and visually increases its area by almost 2 times. The remaining area of ​​the wall, as dictated by the geometry of functionalism, is used from floor to ceiling and is a continuous facade of the built-in kitchen set. This technique allows you to completely hide the furniture cases and achieve the effect of recession into the wall.

Wall decoration with decorative panels

In the photo: Living room design with wall decoration with decorative panels

When choosing walls with decorative panels, it is important to know that they can be made of different materials: from chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, PVC, iron, different types plastic and polyurethane (PU or PU), linkrust, as well as from wood of different species or wooden slats. The latter are often called type-setting rack panels. In functional terms, the panels allow you to decorate any wiring without dusty and noisy chasing, lay communications behind them, and easily level the walls. And in the aesthetic - to create an extraordinary comfort and atmosphere of luxury interior.

Luxurious Art Deco Silver 3D Wall Panels

Pictured: Art Deco paneled living room design

In the design of wall panels, one can single out wooden, glossy, with ornaments and plain, multi-colored, gilded, stylized antique and with many other interesting effects. There are also panels that, after mounting on the wall, can be painted in any color you are interested in.

Futuristic 3D backlit panel for accent wall decoration

In the photo: Living room interior design in bright colors

Today, decorative 3D backlit wall panels are especially fashionable. Usually they become the focal point of the interior, so it is best to mount them in the corridor or on the opposite wall from the TV.

Delicate colors and walls with decorative layout

In the photo: Design of a small kitchen-dining room in an apartment of 43 sq. m

In the photo: Office interior design with wood paneling on the walls

Wooden panels there are classic types, as in the cabinet design in the photo above, as well as modern ones, for example, in the style of minimalism or with an interesting geometric pattern with a futuristic twist. Such panels can also have a 3D effect - a three-dimensional structure, protruding parts and parts. Wooden panels are especially often used in the English, classical and neoclassical style, in the design of living rooms and offices in particular.

Wood paneling and marble in the living room walls

In the photo: Living room design with marble fireplace portal

Wall decoration with marble or marble effect porcelain tiles is becoming more and more popular in the premium segment. AT this case you have a very rich choice of shades, or rather, types of marble, which can be used to decorate your wall. Marble is often used in the design of stairs, floors, walls in the living room and in the kitchen.

Different types of marble are mined in completely different parts of the world - for example, Red Verona comes from the Italian town of Veneto, Emperador Light is mined in Turkey, Custonaci is mined on the island of Sicily (Italy), Cristal Ice similar to ice was found in Brazil, snow-white Volokas marble from Greece and most green marbles (like Verde Ming) are from Italy.

Minimalistic corridor interior with glossy panels

In the photo: Wall design with glossy panels

Glossy panels in wall design are very often used in modern interiors. They can be made of glass, veneer or MDF, as well as other materials. You will see glossy panels in the design of the corridor or hallway, as well as accent walls in the living room.

Design with white walls. Strict geometry of the interior of the apartment in a modern style

In the photo: Kitchen-living room with white paneling

In the interior of this open-plan kitchen-living room, the design of the kitchen set in white (pictured left) plays along with the design decision in the design of the white walls on the right. This technique creates the unity of the interior, the ideal image of a modern kitchen-living room.

Wall panels, interior doors and furniture facades produced by Fundament Group of Companies

In the photo: The stand of Fundament Group of Companies at the Batimat Russia exhibition

At Batimat Russia 2017 and 2018, we presented samples of interior doors, wall panels and furniture facades of our own production. In design projects for our clients, we complement exquisite classic and modern interiors with high-quality finishes, which we control ourselves! That is why our customers can be sure of 100% quality of their new repair!

Wall design in the living room

In the photo: Living room interior design with wall decoration with moldings

Speaking about the design of the walls, first of all, it is worth talking about the possibility of decorating them in classical and neoclassical styles. They use plaster decorative details: moldings, rosettes, medallions and other elements that can add charm and aristocratic grace to the atmosphere of the room.

Tapestry panels in the style of classicism

In the photo: Design of a living room with a tapestry panel

This sumptuous living room was inspired by a tapestry panel depicting early mornings in the Mediterranean. Having picked up fabric inserts with a classic ornament and borrowed delicate pastel colors from the central decor element, the designer made the interior light and airy.

Accent wall painting. Fresco in Mediterranean Provence style

In the photo: The idea of ​​​​decorating the wall in the living room with a picturesque fresco depicting Venice

In the photo: The combination of art deco and neoclassicism in the decoration of the walls in the living room

This luxurious living room in champagne shades is made in a combination of neoclassical and art deco styles. The walls are decorated with white moldings, decorative inserts from designer wallpaper, as well as wide white skirting boards for the ceiling and floor. Moldings allow you to visually zone the walls and realize the idea of ​​a combined finish in a neoclassical spirit, while skirting boards are in harmony with the door frames.

Classic stucco patterns

In the photo: Decorative stucco for interior decoration

Classical stucco molding with ornate patterns allows you to make the repair of an apartment in a classic style simply inimitable. These can be both exclusive options, in the manner of French chateaus and Parisian mansions, and typical, but no less skillful.

living room design with brick wall

Photo: Accent wall with brick finish in a modern living room

Decorative panels, tile or brick effect stucco can be the perfect solution for an accent wall design in a living room. They look very modern, but do not attract too much attention (for example, they do not interfere with watching TV in the least!).

Bedroom wall design

Moldings, stucco and tapestry panels

Elegant stucco decoration made of plaster or polyurethane

In the photo: Decorative stucco molding can be made of gypsum or polyurethane

Gypsum or polyurethane stucco molding is the most important decor element of classical interiors. Especially a lot of it in baroque and rococo. Stucco decoration can be with gold, silver and other other coatings. Whereas in neoclassicism we most often see traditional options with snow-white stucco.

Fashionable Art Deco textile panels

In the photo: Wall decoration with textile panels in the bedroom

In this luxurious bedroom, textile panels are like design decoration the wall itself, and the headboard for the bed. AT modern interior the headboard often goes far beyond the actual area and becomes a stylish piece of art.

In the photo: Bedroom interior design in white

Mint designer wallpaper

In this cute little bedroom, our designers used not only charming wallpaper for the walls, but also moldings and moldings under the ceiling, as well as decorative painting in a truffle shade to create the illusion of a very wide skirting board and, consequently, a higher ceiling.

Futuristic backlit wall panels and window wall design

In the photo: Fashionable backlit panels in the decoration of the bedside headboard in the bedroom

This luxurious bedroom is decorated in a modern style and is complemented by unusual lighting, which is part of the accent wall design. Radiance, flowing from under the bed, creates some futuristic.

Bedroom design with brick wall

In the photo: Decorative brick and concrete-like plaster in the wall decoration in the loft bedroom

The loft style is now a very trendy solution for interior design of living space. Especially if we are talking about an open plan or apartment for a single man, as well as rooms for a teenager or student. You can't do without brick walls in a loft-style interior!

Photo wallpaper with a seascape for decorating the walls in the bedroom

For the bedroom interior in a modern style, photorealistic panels are suitable. Typically, landscape photographs with the sea, forest, mountains are used for decoration. The trend is images of the beach, various flowers and plants, magical sketches and frames from cartoons are suitable for children's rooms.

Bathroom wall design. Modern Ideas 2018

Pictured: Loft-style gray bathroom with embossed concrete effect wall panels

In bathrooms, finishing is most often done with ceramic tiles, marble, porcelain stoneware, natural stone or ceramic parquet. This applies to the design of both floors and walls, as well as various niches.

Mediterranean mosaic in the interior of the bathroom

In the photo: Bathroom interior in warm colors

This bathroom features Arabic/Mediterranean mosaic printed tiles on the walls. Today it is the most important trend option in interior design!

Luxury bathroom interior in marble

Pictured: Modern bathroom design

Marble is a suitable material for finishing wet areas in an apartment or house - in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the relaxation room in front of the sauna and swimming pool. In current interiors, the most common is white and black marble, but there are other variations, such as pink, green, red, orange and many others.

Reflections of white marble in a bright bathroom

In the photo: Bathroom design in marble

Light colors in the interior help to achieve the effect of spaciousness and exceptional luxury. Combining different shades (cream, light beige and ivory) in the bathroom in the photo above, our designers have achieved an amazing result!

Futurism today. Bathroom with innovative design

In the photo: Bathroom interior design with beautiful decorative tiles

In this bathroom, our experts used traditional warm walnut wood, and unusual design details such as wet concrete look tiles and white inlays. ceramic tiles behind the bath bowl. It turned out exceptionally!

Finishing an accent wall under a stone in the interior of a bright bathroom

On the picture: Beautiful interior bathroom

Another example of a bathroom designed by our designers in a modern style. Pay attention to the design of the walls - the decorative stone of a pleasant shade here blends perfectly with the design of the floor and other walls.

Contemporary chic in bathroom cladding with mosaics and ceramic parquet

In the photo: Bathroom interior design in dark colors 2018

Ceramic parquet is now a very popular solution for bathroom and kitchen wall designs. Allowing you to achieve an atmosphere of comfort, it also impresses with its practicality, moisture and wear resistance!

Luxurious bathroom interior in polished marble and granite

In the photo: Bathroom interior design in black and white marble

The bright interior of this stylish bathroom inspires at first sight. Black and white marble are combined here in an exceptionally skillful combination, designed by interior designers from Fundament Group of Companies. The implementation of the design project, which you see in the photo above, is a direct proof of the professionalism of our finishing masters, as well as close control over the quality of work at every stage.

Floral patterns in the interior of the bathroom with French charm

In the photo: Neoclassical bathroom design with decorative trim moldings

Floral prints are loved not only by women, they are also liked by men. Allowing you to make the interior elegant, refined, romantic, they look great in neoclassical style.

Wall decoration in the hallway

Functional mirror inserts and neoclassical moldings

In the photo: The interior of the hallway in bright colors

In interior design in the neoclassical style, we see design techniques similar to those used in the classics. But here the decoration is more concise, restrained and often solved in light colors.

Wall decoration with wallpaper. Classic style design

In the photo: Wall design in the interior in the neoclassical style

In the interior of this neoclassical style hall, our designers used very high ceiling plinths, which look beautiful in interiors with high ceilings. It is worth paying attention to the skillfully carved wood door frames in classic style.

Mirror panel in a modern interior

In the photo: Stylish hallway interior with mirrors

The mirror wall in a small hallway is a doubly functional element. It allows you to put yourself in order, as well as enhance the illumination and visually expand the room.

Floral patterns and mirrors in the interior of a black and white hallway

In the interior of a small hallway in the photo above, you can see a beautiful beveled mirror on the wall on the right. Opposite it is another interesting design element - wallpaper with a beautiful floral ornament. They will become the background when you look in the mirror.

Interior photo printing - a fashionable alternative to photo wallpaper

In the photo: Enfilade receding into perspective, repeated in mirrors - an interior photo print on walls and doors

In our time, photo wallpaper has been replaced by the technique of interior photo printing, when any image, be it a landscape, drawing or portrait, can be applied to a special washable PVC film, which is later used for seamless finishing of walls, ceilings or door panels. Such a coating is practical and durable, and in the hands of talented professionals it allows you to achieve amazing effects of presence inside the image with imitation of perspective. Particularly captivating are the looking-glass spaces formed when using full-wall reflective canvases in combination with a photo print, as well as invisible seamless doors in the interior.

Contemporary wall design with photo poster and console table

In the photo: Wall design in the corridor with a photo panel

In the interior of a modern hall, a Provencal kitchen or a glamorous bedroom, you can often see such a decorative object as a panel. Panels can be very different - this is a mosaic composition, and a slab of natural onyx with backlight, and a mirror coated with the author's drawing. Also, panels can be ceramic, fabric, wood, as well as plaster, mosaic or paper. In modern interior design, photopanels are used very often. It can be an abstraction that sets the tone and mood for the entire interior, a personal photo of the hostess, a family photo of all family members, an interesting ornament or a landscape painting.

Wall design ideas in other rooms of the apartment

Pink pastel in the children's room for two sisters

In the photo: Children's room in pink for two girls

Ornaments are often used to decorate accent walls, allowing you to create an interesting focal point, deepen the interior, and make it more original. In this inviting children's room, an accent wall pairs well with an ornate mirrored chest of drawers and branded linens.

Office interior on a bright loggia

In the photo: Design of an accent wall in the office

In the interior of this study, the walls are decorated with wooden slats, which are glued to the area with decorative plaster gray color. Looks very modern!

Wall painting. Design and photo 2018

Classic painted walls with moldings, wallpaper inserts and boiserie panels

In the photo: Moldings, cornices, decorative inserts and boiserie panels in wall decoration

The designers of the Fundament Group of Companies use high-quality moldings and stucco elements of third-party manufacturers in the decoration of the walls, as well as Wall panels boiserie and door portals of our own production.

Bright orange accents and colonial luxury in the interior of the corridor

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The dream of every good owner is to bring his own apartment to perfect condition. At the same time, high-quality modern repairs, striking the imagination with design features and the use of the latest technologies, will surely be beyond the means of the average citizen. In this situation, the owners are looking for inexpensive solutions, using the cheapest consumables, or even refusing to pay the master, preferring to carry out repairs on their own.

For a long time, painting has been the most economical type of wall repair, but if earlier such an option was considered far from the best, today a wide selection of paints, as well as a competent approach to organizing the process, can achieve a decent result for little money.

Peculiarities

Painting the walls in the apartment is popular among the owners, largely because they are able to perform such a procedure with their own hands. This does not require any special knowledge or skills - it is enough to have at least minimal experience with a brush (which should remain from the time of study at school) and follow the exact procedure for the result to be both aesthetically attractive and durable.

If paint is used quite rarely for wall decoration in residential premises, then in household premises it is still very relevant. Properly selected dyes withstand the effects of water, high temperatures and steam much better than even nice wallpaper, at the same time, the painted surface is washed no worse than a tile, but it costs much less. If you need to repaint the walls for cosmetic repairs or design updates, it is also not difficult at all - the procedure will take a maximum of a couple of days and, again, will not require outside help.

In general, wall painting is considered one of the cheapest solutions. a number of possible additional costs must be taken into account. First of all, it all depends on the readiness of the walls, because they must be even and clean, otherwise they will have to be leveled and cleaned from any contamination, which can lead to an increase in costs even several times. In addition, for better adhesion of the paint to the wall, it is desirable to use soil mixtures, ideally in several layers, which also increases the cost of the project.

A separate cost item is the purchase of painting tools, if, of course, they cannot be found for free. First of all, you will need brushes, ideally two: a wide one for painting large spaces and a thin one for drawing small details and painting hard-to-reach places. If there are not so many of the latter, but the flat surface of the walls is large enough, it makes sense to purchase a paint roller, which will significantly speed up the process. It still needs to be chosen correctly depending on the type of wall surface: foam rubber for smooth surfaces, fur for rough ones. When buying a roller, you will also need a paint pan - a special container with a relief bottom, which allows the painting surface of the tool to be fully saturated with paint. If you need to provide a clear contour separating surfaces of one color from surfaces of another shade, you can not do without a special plastic spatula or masking tape.

Finally, for high-quality mixing of the coloring mixture (especially if different colors were mixed), a special mixer nozzle for an electric drill is purchased.

This set of tools is typical, but not mandatory or exhaustive. To simplify painting, an airbrush or even aerosol-type cans can be used to replace brushes and rollers. With a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room and the use of paint without mixing shades, in some cases they also refuse a drill with a mixer, replacing it with any improvised tool like a stick.

If we talk about the amount of paint needed to paint the walls in the house, then it must be carefully calculated in advance, because if there is a sudden shortage of material, the work will have to be interrupted, and it’s good if the pieces of the walls painted with the purchased mass do not differ in shade. Such calculations are performed according to a fairly simple formula, according to which it is necessary to calculate the area of ​​\u200b\u200ball the walls planned for painting. To do this, the height of each wall is multiplied by its width, and if there are several such walls, the areas of all walls are summed up. Although this area often includes window and door openings, they should not be subtracted - this will ensure that there is enough paint. Manufacturers in the instructions on the banks usually indicate the typical consumption of their products per square meter- just multiply this figure by the area of ​​\u200b\u200byour walls, and also add 15% for insurance to get the amount of paint needed for painting in one layer. If multi-layer painting is planned, the required volume of material is multiplied by the number of layers.

Types of paint

In order for the result to be of high quality and durable, it is necessary to choose the right type of paint. To date, there are several varieties of colorants for repair, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. All of them must be considered in the selection process.

Water based paint

Water-based paints are well suited for painting rooms with medium humidity, so they can be used for painting walls and interior doors in the residential part of the apartment. Such a substance perfectly adheres to most types of surfaces and "breathes", passing water vapor, and, accordingly, interfering with the development of the fungus. This type does not need to be bought in the right color - the consumer can independently add the necessary dyes to the colorless mass in order to obtain the desired shade with perfect accuracy, and most importantly, all this is very inexpensive. Another thing is that the water emulsion is not suitable for rooms with high humidity, such as a kitchen or bathroom, and it also does not hide the unevenness of the wall, therefore it requires a perfectly prepared surface.

The choice in favor of this type of dye should not be made when repairing a nursery, as it is unstable to mechanical damage.

Water-dispersion paint

Silicone-based water-dispersion paints are compatible with all types of surfaces and are undemanding to thorough wall preparation - the film formed during the drying process is able to hide imperfections and cracks up to 2 mm in size. The painted surface is able to withstand almost any test - it does not exfoliate from moisture, does not crack or crumble from impacts, and does not fade from sunlight. You can use silicone dyes in any type of premises, but the only drawback that can scare away a potential buyer is a rather high cost.

acrylic paint

Acrylic paint can be relatively inexpensive to replace silicone paint, but there will be fewer advantages - in particular, wall imperfections should no longer exceed 1 mm. Paint consumption will probably also increase somewhat - it has a slightly lower hiding power, so you will have to paint in several layers. Its variety is also textured decorative paint, which, when dried, forms a surface with a certain texture - its advantages and disadvantages are completely similar to ordinary acrylic composition.

Alkyd paint

Alkyd paints include mixtures based on drying oil or varnish, respectively, called oil or enamel, but the characteristics are very similar. They are most often purchased at a very low cost, so they are suitable for those who save with all their might. At the same time, alkyd dyes are quite resistant to high humidity and temperature, as well as fading in the sun, and even able to add aesthetics to the repair due to the choice in favor of a glossy or matte sheen. However, to dilute such paints, a solvent with a very pungent odor is used, which does not disappear quickly, so this solution is still somehow appropriate in the bathroom, but is hardly suitable for living rooms, in particular, for a nursery. In addition, the wall painted alkyd paints, after a certain period of time loses the brightness of the tone, and then may begin to peel off.

Design

The preconceived notion of paint as a boring material for wall decoration is due to the fact that in the past, when choosing in favor of such a solution, the walls were painted entirely, while modern ideas consist in combining different elements of decoration.

This applies not only to colors, but also to different textures - this combination almost always looks original and interesting, allowing you to highlight the accent, visually increase or decrease the dimensions of the room.

For different rooms, different aesthetic moves are used. In the bedroom, for example, it is permissible to paint even all the walls in one tone, since here the emphasis can be moved, say, to window textiles. At the same time, it is in the living room that paints with some unusual effect should be chosen, since there are no requirements for special endurance here. Help decorate it textured paints, representing an imitation of the same silk. Unusual practice recent years- paint the walls using a gradient method, when the shades smoothly move from one to another. This decor looks stylish and modern.

For the bathroom and kitchen, the priority is not the aesthetic effect, but the ability to withstand difficult conditions - for example, constant humidity, high temperatures and more abundant than in other rooms, the use of caustic detergents. In a kitchen, the accent can be a piece of wall that is experiencing maximum load- the so-called apron, which is often laid out from tiles; then you should decide on the colors in such a way that they blend well and are either close shades of the same color, or radically different.

Wall painting is also appropriate in conditions of purely utility rooms - in particular, a pantry. Here even the cheapest Oil paint will be more practical than wallpaper, and the owners rarely come up with ingenious design ideas, choosing for this room one calm tone of colored paint and whitewashed ceilings.

The choice of color can affect the perception of the room as a whole.- small rooms are advised to "enlarge" by choosing a light wall finish, and vice versa - inappropriately bulky "reduce" with dark tones. In addition, all modern designers advise choosing a specific color depending on which side the windows of the room face. If they face south, then the room is probably experiencing an oversupply sunlight and warmth, while cool shades can make the environment a little more comfortable. On the contrary, in rooms with windows facing north, one gets the feeling of eternal winter and coolness, which is not always comfortable, because it is more appropriate to use rich warm colors here.

When choosing a shade obtained by mixing different colors, it is necessary to knead the entire mixture at once, otherwise the slightest deviation in proportions can divide the room into different “zones”.

In addition, you should be careful when choosing the type of paints so that they do not turn out to fade in the sun. It may turn out that soon after the repair, the original plan will be violated, or, even worse, one side of the originally plain room will suddenly become lighter than the other.

Work technology

The technology of painting the walls in an apartment with your own hands does not contain any too complicated tasks, but it consists of many stages that it is undesirable to skip in order to avoid worsening the final result.

First of all, it is recommended to remove old paint or any other finish, otherwise it is possible that the new coating will peel off along with pieces of the previous one that has worn out. How to properly remove the previous finish depends only on what type it is. In some cases, it is possible to paint over the old layer. For example, some types of paint or special wallpaper are subject to re-painting, but in this case you need to make sure that such a base is still firmly attached to the wall. Regardless of whether it was decided to leave the old repair or not, the surface must be cleaned of any foreign contaminants, as they do not promote adhesion.

In the case when the old coating was nevertheless removed, the problem of uneven walls probably arises. It must be removed with the utmost care, since paint is not the best masking material. Leveling is carried out using a cement-sand mortar or putty, and in the most severe cases - drywall. Installed drywall sheets immediately solve a number of problems, including removing the old coating, cleaning and leveling the walls, but such a step can significantly increase the cost of repairs and will certainly reduce the room somewhat. After the wall is cleaned and leveled, it should be carefully primed. Due to this, the paint will become better connected to the surface and its consumption will decrease. Not every primer is suitable - you need to choose the variety that is combined with the selected type of paint.

Only when the primer is completely dry, you can proceed directly to painting.

The correct staining technique involves both horizontal and vertical strokes., since this is the only way to achieve uniformity of tone. At the same time, paint streaks are unacceptable - they will remain clearly visible even after drying, which is unlikely to add aesthetics to the repair. To avoid leakage, the dye should be carefully diluted. Do not add too much water or solvent there. At the same time, some types of inexpensive paint are sold exclusively in white, then they will have to be tinted with the most special color scheme - a color additive that allows you to perfectly accurately get the desired shade.

The staining steps must be followed in strict sequence. Today it is not customary to paint literally the entire surface of the walls with paint of the same color, so they should first be divided into sections delimited by masking tape. Coloring involves the application of just a few horizontal stripes, which are then shaded with a perfectly wrung out tool - a brush or roller. Finish shading by moving from top to bottom - as excess paint could drain.

When using paint different colors for figured painting, you can’t do without marking with special masking tape - then accidental “climbing out” of the necessary will remain on it, and not on the walls. It is necessary to peel off such a masking tape only after the paint has completely dried, otherwise contour violations cannot be avoided.

If there are pipes in the room that also need to be painted, it is worth starting with them. The surface of the pipes and the space behind them are hard-to-reach places, however, such a painted interior detail can greatly interfere with the painting of the walls.

Every day, wall painting is becoming more and more popular, displacing the wallpaper we are used to. Decorative painting of the walls in the apartment with your own hands will give you the opportunity to change your interior beyond recognition, making it exquisite and unique. Thanks to various repair devices, the surface can be made both smooth with a velvet effect and with a variety of textures.

So, with the help of improvised means on the surface of the walls, you can imitate wrinkled skin, create the effect Venetian plaster, artificially age the coating. For decorating walls in specialized stores, there is a huge selection of coatings. Depending on the component composition, there are paints: water-based, alkyd and silicate.

Water based paints

Today, water-based formulations are most often used. Due to their positive properties, they are used much more often than other types. So, among the water-based compositions, emulsion and dispersed ones are distinguished. Among them are the following types:

• Water emulsion;
• Silicone;
• Acrylic;
• Latex.

The main advantages of such paints are as follows:

• They do not have a pungent odor during repair and after drying;
• Dry quickly;
• The ability to make absolutely any color and shade;
• Easy to use;
• Vapor permeable.

This type of material is distinguished by its versatility. Special components make it resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion. Due to different fillers, such as quartz or marble chips, it is possible to achieve different surface textures: imitation of sand, silk or glossy sheen.

Water-based paints

Such coloring compositions are the most affordable. This makes them the most widely used. The main condition for the use of these materials is the painting of walls that are not exposed to contact with water and are not amenable to friction. It can be applied to plaster, putty and wallpaper for painting. This mixture is sold colorless, and the desired color can be made using pigments.

silicone paints

Silicone-based paints are a water-dispersed composition. They have a number of advantages, almost universal. Silicone compounds have excellent hiding power. Paint applied in two layers can even hide small cracks on the surface. After painting, a smooth film is formed on the surface, which protects the walls from abrasion; makes them virtually waterproof.

Acrylic compositions

Today, the leading positions among paintwork materials are occupied by acrylic paints. Used for painting surfaces made of any materials: wood, brick, drywall, concrete. The color range of these compositions is striking in its diversity. Using acrylic paints, the surface can be made glossy, matte or mother-of-pearl. They differ in that they dry quickly, practically do not have a pungent odor, and are relatively resistant to moisture. All these characteristics make it possible to use acrylic-based coatings for children's rooms, hallways, and bathrooms.

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Latex coloring materials

the most expensive water-based paint There is a composition based on latex. The high price is explained by the excellent characteristics that this type of paintwork has. Their main advantage is the absolute water resistance of the treated surface. Therefore, latex paints are used for wet rooms: kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms. With their help, you can mask small defects and cracks. Among the shortcomings can be called the fact that it quickly burns out.

Alkyd compounds

The solvent for such paints is gasoline, turpentine, white spirit. Therefore, staining is accompanied by a strong solvent odor, which is very toxic. Thanks to alkyd resins, the paint is easy to apply, very durable after drying, resistant to sunlight and temperature changes. But at the same time, it differs in a short service life - it quickly fades, acquiring a yellow coating.

silicate compounds

In paints based on silicates, the main component is the so-called "liquid glass". This composition makes the surface particularly durable. In terms of vapor permeability, silicate paints are in first place among other types of coatings. Special additives prevent the appearance of mold and fungus, so the painted surface is not afraid of high humidity.

Preparing for painting

Do-it-yourself decorative wall painting is a simple process, but still has its own secrets and features. Therefore, the first stage of our work will be the preparation necessary tool. So, for coloring we need:

1. Paint container;
2. rollers;
3. Cysts of various sizes;
4. Foam rubber sponges;
5. Rags.
6. Gloves.

The next step is preparing the walls for painting. Perhaps the main condition for decorating with paint is the absolute evenness of the surface. So, in the presence of large cracks and irregularities, you first need to putty and prime them. And only after the solution has completely dried, start applying the paint.

We create a decorative coating with our own hands

There are many unusual ways to apply decorative paint on the walls with your own hands. To create drawings on the wall, you can use various stencils that are available in stores, or you can do it yourself by cutting out any patterns on a sheet of cardboard. To paint in this way, apply the main tone of the paint to the wall. And after it dries, we apply the stencil to the wall and paint it either with an aerosol, or with rollers and a brush.

• One of the ways to make the interior of your home look sophisticated and luxurious is to paint the walls with the effect of Venetian plaster. For this finishing option, in addition to the basic shades, you will need mother-of-pearl. This pigment can be purchased at LKM stores.

For this decorating method, you need to apply the main color as the base, and then the second shade. It is better to use latex paint. Then, using a plastic spatula, we make chaotic stains, thus, as if mixing two shades.

• To decorate the walls of, say, an office, or you are an adherent of a business style in the interior, you can create a coating that imitates genuine leather. For this, a beige or light brown latex paint is suitable, the glaze and the shade are darker than the main one.

We apply the main tone to the wall. Then we mix the icing and the shade darker and with the help of a damp suede brush we apply the resulting composition to the coating, making small stains.

• A piece of paper will help us achieve the effect of wrinkled skin. It must be rolled into a tube and crushed. Then we apply it to the painted wall and smooth it, thereby making careless drawings on the paint.
• Now we can find for sale big choice textured rollers with different patterns on the working surface. In order not to spend money on these devices, we will make such a tool ourselves. We wind a piece of fabric on the roller and fix it. We use two or more shades of paintwork. Thus, we imitate structural plaster.
• To create the effect of a coating that has grown old from time will help us acrylic paint, glaze, wide brush and brush. We apply the glaze on the surface painted with the base, smoothing it with a brush. Then, using a brush, we make chaotic strokes over the entire surface.