Paint for the bathroom during its repair

Gusevsky Andrey Anatolyevich

Bathroom interior

Bathroom - a type of room with large changes in temperature and moisture. This requires repairing to give preference only to special finishing materials capable of withstanding such extreme conditions, including painting walls. What is the best paint for the bathroom, the article will tell.

Painting the walls in the bathroom

Painting the walls of the bathroom

Huge range of materials for wall decoration in the bathroom, does not exclude their painting.

To better understand the reason for this, it is worth getting acquainted with the pros and cons of surface painting, which are presented in the table:

Types of materials for painting the bathroom

The choice of paint for the walls in the bathroom

Tip: For wall decoration in the bathroom, the paint should be used moisture-proof, with antibacterial protection, in order to avoid creating favorable conditions for the life of microorganisms.

The table shows the most popular types of paints for wet rooms and their features:

Paint type	pros	Minuses
Acrylic	Large selection of colors and shades. Resistance to dirt. Water resistant. The painted wall can be washed with a damp cloth. Acrylic paint just applied. Characteristic, but not pungent odor, not causing discomfort during operation. The composition already includes anti-fungal components that prevent the development of fungal bacteria and the formation of mold.	The coating does not tolerate low temperatures and small cracks begin to appear on the surface. Under the rays of sunlight, it gradually loses its original color.
Latex	Moisture resistant. Durable. Latex paint easy to clean without harm to the coating, which allows a thin film. Universal. The latex polymer provides excellent adhesion to all surfaces of concrete, wood, paper. With good thermal insulation. Economic expense. On the surface, the paint is distributed in a thin layer. Ecological cleanliness. The walls "breathe", providing a healthy microclimate in the room. Aesthetics. A thin layer emphasizes the surface structure. A beautiful matte shimmer in the interior design of the premises brings a peculiar highlight. Quick drying. Strength. Long term of operation.	Does not hide defects on the walls. A thin coating completely repeats the surface topography. Before staining, thoroughly level the base. Instability to large temperature differences. Good ventilation is needed. Additional treatment is needed with special preparations that protect against fungus and mold. High cost, although a long service life reduces this disadvantage. You can wash it only with a damp sponge; from the water, the coating can be damaged.
Silicone	Good waterproof and dirt-repellent properties. Elasticity, which facilitates the preparation of the surface for painting. The ability to block the composition of cracks on the base of the wall with a width of up to 2 millimeters. This is the best paint from water dispersible compositions.	Very high price.
Water emulsion	Simplicity of work. Paint is diluted with plain water. Safety for health, does not contain toxins. Without smell. Fast drying, which allows repairs to be completed quickly enough. Variety of colors. Ability to easily change color saturation. Universality. Painted surfaces fit perfectly into any interior.	Inability to use with other materials. Low resistance to mechanical damage. The coating can easily be accidentally damaged. Walls must not be washed with detergents or brushes.
Alkyd Enamels	This is a universal type of coating. High strength. Resistant to environmental influences. Moisture resistance. Good decorative properties. After drying, a bright glossy coating is formed on the surface without streaks and marks.	Unpleasant toxic smell that accompanies the application and drying of the composition. The smell may appear after drying after a while, when the surface is heated.

Shade selection

Shades of colors for the bathroom

After a paint has been selected for a bathroom, a bathtub made of steel or cast iron, the desired shade is selected. The color of the final coating is relatively easy to select - all paints are white. It is necessary to add the desired color, mix everything gently and thoroughly (seeHow to paint: choose an option).

To determine the design of painting in the bathroom, you need to keep in mind that:

• In a small room it is better to use light shades. This will visually enlarge the room. At the same time, the color tone should be in good harmony with furniture and plumbing.

The interior of a small bathroom

• In a large bathroom, a contrasting design is acceptable.

Tip: Keep in mind that traces of water become very noticeable on dark paint.

• Visually narrow the room horizontally located stripes on the walls. This pattern can be applied to the smallest wall.
• Do not get involved in vertical stripes, especially in the corners.
• For perfectly smooth walls, a glossy surface is suitable, which looks very nice and glistens spectacularly.
• Any design harmoniously blends in with a more universal matte surface. On it, the unevenness of the wall will be less noticeable. But the coating is sensitive to mechanical damage.

Matte wall surface

• Relief paint looks good, which creates a small relief on the surface. It does not show small irregularities.

Embossed wall painting

In the bathroom you can make a combination of colors.

Options may be:

• Similar tones, eg:

1. Red and black;
2. blue with white;
3. silver with gray.

• Single colorbut different saturation.

Different color saturation in the bathroom

• With strong contrast: brown and blue, black and yellow.

It is very difficult to make the transition between colors even. At the joints of paints, a decorative insert can be used:

• Borders.
• Screen drawings.
• Planks.
• Mosaic.

What to choose the owner will tell his fantasy.

Coloring the bathroom in different colors

Horizontal stripes on the walls

Before you begin, it’s worth watching the video in this article. You can add personality and diversify the bathroom by painting it with multi-colored paints.

Different colors of the room can be divided into functional areas. Entertainment is given to the room by murals on the wall, as in the photo.

Wall painting in the bathroom

If the design of the bathroom uses the coloring of the ceiling or walls in different colors, with patterns or drawings, the instructions for the work suggests:

• Divide the ceiling into areas intended for painting with different colors.
• With a pencil or chalk on the surface, apply thin lines dividing it into zones.
• On the outside of the area that will be painted first, stick masking tape. This will allow you to get even line boundaries.
• The plot is painted.
• After complete drying, the edge of the plot is closed with tape.
• The next zone is painted.

Similarly painted walls. Wall painting using stencils looks beautiful in a bathroom.

Features of wall painting

Paint the walls with a roller

When choosing which paint is suitable for the bathroom, you must ensure that it is:

• With antibacterial protection.
• Vapor permeable.
• Resistant to various detergents.

Coloring the bathroom has features.

These include:

• First, the ceiling is painted, then the walls.
• For high-quality painting, preparation of the walls is required so that they are clean, dry and even.
• After leveling the walls, they are putty and primed.
• Layers of putty and primer should dry well.
• When painting, the temperature of the bathroom should be higher (+ 10 ° C).
• For uniform drying of the paint, drafts should not be allowed in the room.
• High-quality coating provides the application of two layers of paint, excluding acrylic. The first layer is applied horizontally, the second - vertically.
• The amount of material is determined by the method of application. The average consumption is 1 kilogram of paint per 5 m².

It’s not difficult to paint the bathroom. It is necessary to take into account the high humidity of this room, which requires proper surface preparation and a competent choice of coating.

Manufacturer's choice

Materials are purchased from trusted manufacturers that produce high-quality paint.

Some of them are presented below:

• Tikkuril paint.

A well-known Finnish company that has been supplying the world with quality paints that are ideal for the bathroom for many years. One of the options in the composition of which is a special waterproofing primer.

• Dulux paint.

It is a world market leader in the production of high quality paint and reasonable prices.

• Paint for bathroom Jobi.

Excellent German coating with the highest quality with a lot of positive reviews. What paint to choose for a bathroom, everyone decides independently. This coating allows you to perform quality repairs, make the room updated and very comfortable.