How to paint the outside of a log house

Newly erected wooden objects, as a rule, do not need to be coated with decorative compounds, because the pattern of the wood itself will become a finish. However, if the timber used is not the first freshness or the building has already fallen into disrepair, then in addition to repair work, painting the outside of the log house is required. Decorative compositions or other purposes for wood also contain protective components, which will also be a profitable purchase. How to do this and how to do it correctly - the answers are below.

Preparing a log house for painting

First of all, you must clearly understand that the result will differ from what was expected. In 90-95% of cases, the color does not match, the paint does not adhere properly, and consumption increases as painting progresses. Experienced painters, when calculating the required amount of paint, always add up to 30% of the supply, since it will almost certainly be used. Key points to consider:

It is necessary to select paint based on the color of the joint sealant or an easily painted shade that will not affect the color of the building outside. Painting the walls should be done quickly, and work with the sealant will have to be done after the timber has settled.
Sometimes, when painting takes longer, the wall may have a different tone. To avoid this effect, the outside of the log house is bleached with special compounds. After leveling the tone of the walls, the log house is treated with an antiseptic and painted.
Compliance with painting technology deserves special attention: paint dilution for the starting layer, drying time of the layers. Ignoring this nuance, the walls will soon begin to peel off.
Immediately before painting, it is necessary to blow out any remaining dust and sanding from all cracks with an air compressor or vacuum cleaner.
If the log house is painted with brushes, then 2 layers will be enough to achieve a reliable and durable coating. If you work with a spray gun, you will need at least 3-4 layers.
Walls painted with a roller or brush turn out matte, while with a spray gun they turn out to be more glossy and shiny. Since it is necessary to paint a log house quickly, it is better to use a spray gun if it does not matter to you whether the final log house will be matte or glossy.
It is not advisable to use paints for interior decoration outside the house, and vice versa. Since manufacturers produce paints based on chemical solvents - for exterior use, and water-based - for interior use. Using them for other purposes is not only ineffective, but also harmful.
The lack of sanding cannot be hidden under paint! No matter how many layers you apply, unsanded or poorly sanded logs will become a carrier of dust, which will remain on the rough surface.
If the sharp edges and corners of a wooden structure are rounded and sanded, the paint on them will last longer.
The color of the sample boards will, as a rule, differ from the final color of your walls. It's not the color or gloss itself, but the huge difference in the area of objects.

There is also a drawback to painting a log house for all those who love the smell of wood - this pleasant aroma will disappear after applying the first layer of paint. However, ease of breathing, fresh air, warmth in the winter months and coolness in the summer - all this will remain.

Design

We haven’t touched on this topic before, but why not really think with you about what color to paint the bathhouse and what design options there are in general?

What color to paint

We have paints and varnishes at our disposal. The bathhouse itself is either made of wood, or lined with wood, or brick, or plastered. Perhaps it is finished with stone, for example, on the foundation.

In general, it would be desirable to maintain at least some kind of stylistic unity - at least within the bathhouse itself, and at maximum - in all buildings. That is, if you decorated the house traditionally and in natural wood colors, then painting the outside of the bathhouse pink will look... foreign. But if all the buildings on the site are bright in color, then the bathhouse should be made no less bright.

Now about the styles. We have already said once in other articles that the bathhouse has three conventional styles: tradition, high-tech and “modern” (the latter means the use of modern materials without particularly advanced design ideas).

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If you choose “tradition,” then you either have timber, a log house, or lining - paint in shades from yellow through orange and reddish shades to dark brown, better with varnish than paint, so that the texture of the wood is visible.

It’s hard to believe in real “high-tech” in a summer cottage. And if it is implemented, it will be according to a design project, where all the colors will be painted.

There is only one option left - the same “conditionally modern” style, which does not have its own face. Try to “revive” it by using brighter colors. And regarding the combination of colors, we advise you to search the Internet for pictures with the phrase “color schemes” - usually this is a photograph from which several colors have been extracted (stripes under it), forming a harmonious combination. It's easier than learning color theory.

Example of color gamut extraction

Useful tips

For the exterior walls of the log house, it is advisable to choose dark colors - this will help protect it from exposure to sunlight. On the street side, it is not at all necessary to use water-based paint; you can also use it containing alkyd resins (based on a chemical solvent).
It is better not to treat the steam room with glazes and paints, because this room has the highest temperature and humidity. For this purpose, you can use water-resistant, heat-resistant acrylic varnishes based on water. Their use will protect and emphasize the structure of the wood, avoid a strong odor, and make it possible to touch the walls without the risk of getting burned.

In the washing room, it should be taken into account that here all surfaces often come into contact with hot water and steam. This makes them vulnerable to rot and insect pests. Before painting, this room must be treated as thoroughly as possible with an antiseptic.
After impregnation, it is better to cover the remaining rooms inside the log house with varnishes or paints based on water, and not on a chemical basis.
When choosing a protective impregnation, it is better to give preference to one that contains insect repellents.
When painting outside walls, remember that the ends absorb paint more strongly. They can and should be applied 1-2 more layers.
Chemical compounds must be applied only to previously cleaned and dry surfaces.
Before you start painting the floor, it should be treated in several layers with moisture-proof and antibacterial impregnations.

These simple recommendations will help you easily cope with cosmetic repairs and significantly extend the life of the structure. If you take care of your bathhouse in a timely manner and competently make minor repairs, it will please the owners for a long time.

Painting an old wooden house

Despite the fact that paint protects a wooden house from aggressive environmental influences, over time it also becomes unusable.
As a rule, this manifests itself in loss of former color saturation, cracking and peeling. And such types of damage as the formation of internal cavities are completely difficult to notice. Therefore, it is imperative to update your coverage promptly to avoid similar surprises in the future. It is best to repaint the surface of an old house with the same type of paint that was originally used. If you don’t know its type, then pay attention to the texture. Acrylate paint is quite thin and somewhat similar to leather. Oil paint has a matte finish after drying and may leave marks on the skin when touched.

You can also conduct a small test to more accurately determine the type of paint. Take a piece of peeling paint and try to roll it into a small roll. If you failed to do this, and it crumbled in your hands, then it’s definitely oil paint. If the roll was rolled up, then the house was painted with acrylate paint.

How to paint the walls of a bathhouse from the inside

Painting the walls of a bathhouse requires a special approach. Logs inside the house are constantly exposed to heat and moisture. Some types of wood are not painted at all, but over time the surface of the walls darkens, so it is better to protect them.

The paint must withstand a temperature range from -25 to +120 degrees. Another requirement for paint quality is elasticity. This property ensures that the coating layer will not crack. Cracks lead to a decrease in the protection of the wall surface from moisture.

Most often, when treating interior walls after sanding, water-based varnishes are used. They protect the surface from moisture and rot, preserving the color and aroma of natural wood.

Foreign and Russian manufacturers produce special products for painting Finnish hot air saunas and Russian baths with high humidity. These products include antibacterial components that protect the surface of the walls from fungus. If the paint is chosen correctly, drops of moisture flow down the walls without being absorbed into them.

The shelves in the bathhouse are covered with oil or wax impregnation. The mixture is thoroughly rubbed into the surface to protect the wood from cracking, darkening and bacteria. Varnish cannot be used for these purposes, because the wood will heat up in the sauna so much that it will be impossible to sit on it.

Thus, in order to preserve the attractive appearance of walls made of natural logs and preserve the ability of wood to regulate the level of humidity in the house, it is advisable to use water-based paints. When preparing walls after sanding for the next stage of processing, carefully select mixtures for bioprotection. Such impregnations should not create a vapor-proof film on the surface. The same requirements apply to means for improving the fire resistance of wooden walls.

Painting wood will help maintain the attractive appearance of the house, make it more comfortable inside and extend the life of the log house.

Application

Can the floors be painted?

Can. Moreover, if we are not talking about a steam room or a washing room, you are generally not limited in your choice. But even the steam room and washing room are no exception - if you use specialized dyes or impregnations.

The floor in the steam room is the zone of least heating, and this applies even more to the sauna, because there the air flow is usually through the bottom of the entrance door, and cold air spreads along the floor, cooling it. In a Russian bath, everything is sealed to the maximum, but there and in the working area the temperature is low, so the floors have a low temperature in both cases.

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We have already written about whether it is possible to paint the floors in a bathhouse with paint. However, we consider it possible to repeat that all options come down to oil impregnations (the Finns are not afraid that it will be slippery), as well as acrylate compounds (see Tikkurila products above).

In fact, if you want to paint the floor in the steam room and washing room, use the most environmentally friendly compounds - those that dissolve in water. For example, acrylic bath paints mentioned above.

Walls

There shouldn’t be any problems with this at all, because for the floor you still need to somehow select a composition with the greatest wear resistance, and for walls any composition is suitable - paints, varnishes, impregnations, any composition (preferably harmless).

How to paint stoves, boilers, tanks?

In general, it is correct that all equipment associated with heating water needs protection from corrosion, and certain paints and varnishes can help with this. You just need to figure out what exactly is suitable for these purposes.

For a metal stove

The temperature in the stove depends on the combustion temperature of the wood. Firewood comes in different types of wood and different humidity levels. Plus, another important point is air access: the more air there is, the higher the flame temperature.

Let’s assume that the combustion temperature, which varies somewhere from 500 to 1000 degrees “ideally” (that is, dry ash firewood, for example, with sufficient oxygen), in reality is 600-800 degrees (if you don’t burn it with poplar) . In this case, you should focus on paint with heat resistance of 650 degrees.

In general, either measure the temperature of the furnace with a thermometer, or somehow be guided by the color of the metal's heat (there are tables where the shade of red is converted into degrees, but, of course, it is difficult to determine the shade by eye).

In addition, there is a useful video that tells you exactly what kind of paint and how much paint you will need in your work:

For boiler

The choice of paint for your sauna boiler depends on what type of fuel you use to heat it. Coal burns at a higher temperature than wood. Ideally - at 2000 degrees, in reality - at 1000. Therefore, the boiler should be painted with paint that can withstand up to 1000 degrees.

For hot water tank

The hot water tank does not heat up above the boiling point of water. Therefore, the paint for a hot water tank in a bathhouse can be exactly the same as that used for painting radiators. Although, if there is anything left from painting the stove, you can use that too.

Preparing the house for painting

By the time of treatment, the wall surface should be clean and smooth. A set of appropriate measures can achieve this. First, you should wash the surfaces using soft abrasives. For example, a brush with plastic bristles can remove the most severe dirt, dust deposits, etc.

Next is washing. At this stage, it is advisable to use special sprayers and washers with high pressure, or use a regular garden hose. In extreme cases, wet cleaning with a rag is performed.

Next, the technological process of preparing the log house for painting involves cleaning it using a hard abrasive. If at the first stage the brush eliminated foreign bodies, then this time the purpose of the mechanical action will be to refine the structure of the tree itself. Use hand sanders or brushes with metal fibers to polish the wood.

Then the washing operation is repeated again, which will complete the preparation for painting.

painting ends and other surfaces, video instructions, photos

Protective treatment of wood is the key to its long-term operation without loss of quality and visual appeal.

This treatment is especially relevant for wooden houses and facades, and we want to tell you how to paint a log house outside and inside.

The photo shows an example of a painted log house.

Painting a wooden frame

Purpose and features

Modern paints not only effectively protect, but also decorate the facade of a wooden house.

Wood is an organic “living” material that is subject to many destructive influences.

The most dangerous factors are:

Moisture. The presence of moisture is a sufficient condition for the development of microorganisms and bacteria, which cause rotting of organic matter and disintegration of the material in a short time. Also, moisture has an extremely negative effect on the decorative qualities of wood and its performance characteristics;
Fungi and bacteria. Wood is a favorite nutrient substrate for many types of mushrooms, which quickly digest and turn even large structures into dust. Bacteria cause decay and decay processes, and also release various waste products (this also applies to fungi), which also spoil and decompose the material;
Solar radiation. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation destroys many of the compounds that make up wood, causing changes in color and surface properties;
Insects. All kinds of wood-boring beetles, larvae, worms and other herbivorous organisms eat the material and destroy its structure, and also spoil the appearance of logs or beams.

Wood quickly deteriorates under the influence of the external environment and microflora.

Important! This is not a complete list, but even it is enough to understand the need to treat wooden products, especially those that are used on open surfaces.

In addition, there is another danger: during the drying process, complex processes occur in wooden parts, which lead to the appearance of cracks and changes in the geometry of the products. The most obvious effect is the uneven movement of moisture in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the fibers.

Uneven drying causes cracks to appear.

The fact is that moisture moves much more actively along the fibers than across, and as a result, the ends of the logs or beams dry faster than the side surface. Stresses arise inside the parts and they begin to crack, so it is quite important to determine how to paint the ends of the frame and slow down, or rather even out, the drying process of the product.

To equalize the rate of moisture evaporation, a better way than painting the ends of the frame has not yet been invented.

It should be remembered that you should not paint the house with topcoat paint for the first year or two, since it must finally settle down and adapt to the humidity and dry out. But it is better to process the ends immediately, as this will protect the finished facade from cracks. For these purposes, use lime, water-based paint or a special composition for processing the ends.

Typically processing occurs in several stages:

Impregnation of the material with antiseptics and fire retardants destroys existing microorganisms and prevents the appearance of new ones;
Anti-tar primer allows you to avoid the release of resins from knots and the appearance of stains on the paint;
Impregnating adhesive primer reduces paint consumption and increases its adhesion to the base;
The finishing finishing paint decorates and protects the material from the external environment.

Important! Painting the inside of a house does not require such serious protection; here the main attention should be paid to decorative qualities and safety. Most often, glaze impregnations, transparent aqualacs and oil-waxes are used for these purposes.

Materials

Choosing paint.

Various compositions can be used to paint the facade:

Oil paints. These materials are distinguished by their low price and fairly high protective ability, however, they are not durable and impermeable to steam, which makes their use as a coating for residential buildings undesirable. The material also has a toxic composition;
Alkyd paints. They form a good protective film, serve for a long time, but are also very toxic and not very durable;
Acrylic facade paints for wood. The highest quality option in all respects: the paint does not contain solvents or other toxins, is strong and durable, very beautiful, vapor-permeable and does not lose its brightness over time;
Aqualacs based on acrylate resins and dispersions. Also safe and beneficial from the point of view of external beauty, but less durable and durable than paints;
Glazing impregnations, oil-waxes and transparent varnishes. They are considered the least reliable in terms of protection, but at the same time they look very good and retain the natural beauty and texture of the material.

Painting the outside of the bathhouse with acrylic paint.

Important! In order not to bother you, we advise you to proceed from the following considerations: if you need the most reliable and durable treatment, use an oil or acrylic primer in combination with acrylic water-dispersion facade paint for wood, and if the natural beauty of the material is important to you, use aqualacs or oil-waxes.

You should not use materials intended for other purposes - fire-retardant paints for metal Polistil or electrically conductive paint Zinga, despite their quality, will not give the desired result.

Application

Correct installation is the key to the quality of the coating.

Our instructions will help you do the painting work yourself:

We grind the surface of the log house manually or using a power tool. It is necessary to remove the top layer of wood until a light, fresh layer of material appears;

We do grinding.

We apply antiseptic impregnation. You should work with these materials in a respirator and safety glasses, and for application it is better to use a sprayer;

We saturate the walls with antiseptic.

We treat cracks and flaws with wood putty, caulk joints and crevices. To seal joints, you can use traditional tow or use modern sealants;

We putty the cracks and caulk the joints.

We treat the knots with an anti-tar compound. Before this, the resin should be removed with a metal spatula;

We prime the knots with an anti-resin compound.

Apply acrylic or oil primer. The composition should be thoroughly rubbed into the surface and left to dry. It is unacceptable for dust to get on the wet primer during and after its application;

We saturate the surface with soil.

Paint the surface with acrylic paint in three layers. Apply each layer after the previous one has dried, making the layers thin. You can use a brush or roller;

Apply three layers of acrylic facade paint.

Important! Use only 100% acrylic paint, as it is of the highest quality and is not afraid of moisture and frost, is resistant to solar radiation and retains color for a long time.

Conclusion

Painting wooden buildings is a necessary measure, neglect of which will lead to a rapid loss of visual appeal and destruction of the material. The video in this article and our instructions will help you select materials and correctly paint yourself.

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How to paint a log house

We clean the surface of the logs from the outside. The walls must be thoroughly washed from dust. To do this, use a soft brush and a damp cloth. There is no need to generously water the walls. They must dry thoroughly before the next step.
We sand the walls. The walls should be smooth after sanding so that the paint will apply evenly. The surface of wooden logs is treated with sandpaper. Start with coarse-grained sandpaper and finish with fine-grained sandpaper. You can speed up the work if you use a grinder with an emery wheel for sanding.
We cover the walls with protective compounds. Fire retardant impregnation is applied first, followed by bioprotection.
Apply 2 layers of each product to the wall and wait until it dries completely. The instructions for the paint indicate the exact drying time for one layer.
A water-repellent coating is applied. For this purpose, paints or special protective mixtures are used. After each coat of paint, the wall is allowed to dry for a couple of days. The first layer must be done with a brush. Subsequent layers can be applied using a spray gun, protecting the eyes with goggles and the respiratory tract with a respirator.

Modern industry produces painting materials that initially contain insect repellents and fire-retardant impregnations. The use of such mixtures can significantly speed up the painting of external walls after sanding.

Color selection

When choosing paint for the exterior of a house, it is worth considering how noticeable or, conversely, inconspicuous the building should be against the general background. Depending on the natural local climate, the nature of the development near the house or the lack thereof, a more suitable color may differ. Usually, when using certain types of paints, they resort to monochromatic styles or painting in several colors. Design using complex designs and patterns is usually used for special types of painting. In this case, you should seek help from design experts or completely trust your own taste, and you can also find a professional forum or group on a social network that gives advice on what techniques can be used to cover a wooden house.

Color determines the stylistic direction of the home.

As a rule, one is chosen as the main color, which completely matches the surroundings of the house. If the building is located near a forest or among dense private buildings, this may influence the choice of the main color. The best approach in this case is considered to be a choice based on the climate of the area.

Thus, for southern and warmer regions, shades of blue, violet and other so-called cold colors are often used. Closer to the north, in cold latitudes from Estonia to Kamchatka itself, it is better to use warmer colors - yellow, red orange and others. Thanks to this approach, the house turns out to be in contrast to the background of other buildings or the natural environment. In cases where it is necessary to maintain some authenticity of the tree cover, sometimes they also resort to light yellows and shades of brown.

Manufacturers and product prices

Bath paint is produced by domestic and foreign manufacturers. Its price depends on the material used and the quantity in the jar.

Belinka

The manufacturer's product range consists of paints, glazing compounds, varnishes, and impregnations. They have a wide range of colors, which allows you to bring any design idea to life. When using materials, the structure of the wood is preserved. Belinka produces polyacrylate paints that have water-repellent and vapor-permeable properties.

Tex

Paint from the Russian manufacturer Tex has protective qualities, which guarantees an increase in service life. The company produces soil and glaze antiseptics, drying oils, wax compositions, and fire-retardant impregnation. This allows you to choose an acceptable option for painting the bathhouse.

Tikkurila

The compositions are produced by a Finnish company in accordance with innovative developments. After production, the compositions were tested in harsh climatic conditions. The materials are developed using special components that protect the coating from ultraviolet rays and the wall from excessive absorption of moisture and rot.

The range consists of acrylate, oil and polyacrylate compounds. The paints are certified by the European Union, which ensures their environmental friendliness. The paint has a high cost, which is explained by its excellent technical characteristics. Before applying the composition, areas that cannot be painted are covered.

Saikos

The compositions of the German manufacturer are developed on the basis of natural oils and waxes. This ensures the preservation of the structure for many years.

Types of coatings

Let's look at all possible coatings, regardless of what material they are intended for, because this will be discussed below.

Antiseptic

Mold, unfortunately, does not make much difference between the materials on which it settles, and its harm to human health is a known thing. Therefore, it seems that surfaces need to be treated everywhere, but with some nuances.
IMPORTANT! Antiseptics are poisonous not only to mold, but also to humans!
Finnish bath paint Supi Lattiaolju

And we have said more than once or twice that elevated temperature is an excellent way to make all sorts of chemical hazards volatile, after which they enter your respiratory tract and poison your life.

On the other hand, we have to conclude that the Finns do not like themselves, because in the compositions intended specifically for the steam room, you will find the obligatory antiseptic. Or they found a product that does not evaporate at high temperatures. Or it evaporates, but does no harm. We have no more hypotheses.

In general, the conclusion from all that has been said so far is this: antiseptics are needed everywhere, including in the steam room. But we would still recommend using any type of separately sold antiseptics throughout the bathhouse, except for the steam room, and in the steam room only those paints that are intended only for it . Because we believe in GOSTs and other standards.

Fire retardant

This impregnation, of course, only applies to flammable materials , because it prevents them from igniting or does not allow them to maintain combustion. In general, the main application is the protection of wooden structures.

Fire retardant for interior and exterior treatment

There are only two classes of fire retardants - one suppresses fire for a short time, and if the temperature is exceeded, it gives up ground and allows the tree to catch fire, the second is not afraid of heat, it actively protects the tree, releasing gases that cool the surface, creating a layer that prevents oxygen from accessing the wood.

The second class is not so much the composition as the method of impregnation. It should be deep, done under pressure, in general, work for a pro. But in practice, a composition is often used that can be applied manually, which ensures shallow impregnation. But even so, it’s good, because bathhouses burn most often.

INTERESTING! Fire retardants most often contain either boron or urea compounds.

Oil and wax impregnation

Again we are talking about wood. This material has the ability to absorb water, which causes not only swelling, but also warping, and can cause rot. Therefore, it becomes important to make the wood hydrophobic.

oils or can cope with this task . Usually linseed oil is used to impregnate wood , also known as drying oil , but it is not recommended to use drying oil in a steam room. Instead, you can use some store-bought mixture.

Moreover, ready-made formulations can be based either on natural oils or on petroleum distillation products - paraffin oil, for example.

It is also worth paying attention to oil emulsions - these are particles of fat suspended in water, which are convenient to apply to a wooden surface. In general, the consistency of oil impregnations can be different, including a solid substance if wax (then it is called “oil wax”).

It is assumed that impregnations of this kind are a good answer to the question “how to paint a bathhouse inside a steam room,” where they can cover shelves, and, if desired, walls, ceilings, frames, doors and even floors! After absorption and drying, the impregnation guarantees not only protection from water and wood cracking, but also dirt-repellent properties and color preservation.

If the impregnation is based on water , it will have to be renewed more often. You will notice by a change in the properties of the wood that it is time to re-coat.

Dye

All types of paint and varnish products that can be found on the market are applicable in the bath. There are some reasonable restrictions, but not prohibitions.

In total, we have several classes of paints at our disposal:

enamels;
oil;
water soluble.

Enamels are coatings that are so smooth and even that they resemble old enamels.
In fact, these are varnishes with covering pigments, which gives an opaque and glassy layer. The varnishes used as the base of enamels are alkyd with various variations: simply alkyd (pentaphthalic and glyphthalic), alkyd-oil, alkyd-phenolic, alkyd-melamine. In all cases, we are talking about flammable and toxic compounds, the use of which when painting the inside of a bathhouse is recommended only with the possibility of ventilation and the use of respiratory protection during the application process. When using enamel, limit its use to areas other than the steam room.

In fact, oil paints appeared first and a very long time ago - they are a mixture of pigments and drying oils, ultimately forming a hard, water-insoluble film. Typically, the base of oil paint was natural drying oil - for example, linseed oil that had undergone long-term heat treatment. However, over time, artificial drying oils based on alkyd resins appeared.

Today, oil paints can still be purchased, and they are very inexpensive, but they are also flammable, and the solvents used to dilute them have no health benefits.

The restrictions are the same as for enamels.

Water-soluble paints have different bases. These can be acrylic and silicone resins, as well as various composites when, for example, latex or polyurethane is added to acrylic.

Water-soluble paints are based on resins that dissolve well in water before polymerization, but after polymerization do not dissolve at all. (In this case, dissolution should be understood as the formation of a suspension of resin particles in water - similar to milk, for example.)

As mentioned above, paints appeared gradually - oil paints were known (in painting at least) centuries ago, enamels appeared during the intensive growth of the chemical industry, and the current water-based paints are a tribute to technical progress in ecology. In general, quality and safety are increasing as we approach today, but, unfortunately, the price is also increasing along with them.

ADVICE! However, we would still risk recommending water-dispersion paints for painting the inside of a bathhouse.

Lucky

Varnishes are commonly used to coat wood because they provide (unlike paints) a transparent finish (in various shades as desired) that does not hide the natural grain of the wood.

By its nature, varnish is a resin or artificial polymer. Before application to the surface, it is maintained in liquid form by solvents, but they erode during application and the resin film hardens.

Solvents for varnishes were invented in a variety of ways, including different ones in toxicity. Today, water-soluble varnishes are the safest . This is still the same suspension of acrylates in water. However, it forms a transparent film.

Varnishes are used to cover any wooden surfaces, but if we are talking about floors, then you should take into account abrasion (the more people walk in the room, the more it is), and buy varnishes with high wear resistance .

In addition, there are varnishes that are suitable for wet rooms. They can be used in the washing room, and some even in the steam room.

Brand overview

When choosing varnishes, enamels and paints for painting baths and saunas, you should give preference to specialized lines, since the creators of such products take into account all the technical features and characteristics of wet rooms. The Finnish company Tikkurila is considered the absolute market leader in this segment. Among the most popular compositions from this manufacturer are the following.

Supi Saunasuoja is a high-quality impregnation for interior coatings based on an aqueous solution with acrylic. Can be used in rooms where the temperature exceeds 100 degrees. Available in a condition suitable for tinting.
Supi Laudesuoja – oil enamel, used for painting shelves in saunas.
Supi Saunavaha - this varnish is considered a universal product intended for all types of bath surfaces.

Users note that imported formulations are very effective, especially when it comes to Finnish manufacturers. They have only one drawback - the high price. That is why some bathhouse owners prefer Russian manufacturers who offer cheaper lines. Here are a few brands that are in demand when painting bathhouses.

“Senezh Sauna” is an acrylate antiseptic used to protect wood lining in bathhouses. Includes a fungicidal component and has no chemical odor.
Neomid 200 is an effective coloring agent that includes antiseptic components. The composition is in demand when processing shelves, benches and other wood coverings in saunas and baths.
Neomid Sauna is a translucent acrylic-based varnish, used for impregnation of wooden lining in steam rooms and other rooms with high humidity.

What is special about steam room compositions?

There is only one thing: it should not release harmful substances into the air under the influence of heat. Especially when it comes to dyes that are used to paint the hottest places - the top of walls and ceilings.

Therefore, in the steam room, preference is given to impregnations rather than paints. They definitely don't emit anything when heated.

At the same time, you should not exaggerate the danger - the temperature on the floor is low, so there is no point in expecting that there will be an active release of harmful substances.

The Finns are ready to cover the floor in their sauna not only with oil emulsions, but also with urethane-alkyd compounds, and alkyd paints are generally not good for our health, at least while they dry.

So use common sense: for shelves - only impregnation, for walls and ceilings - impregnation or acrylate composition, for floors - impregnation, varnish, paint (not forgetting the undesirability of slipping).

How to paint a log house correctly

To protect the walls of the house from the influence of precipitation, sunlight, wind, insects and mold, the walls of the log house are impregnated with special protective solutions and painted. In this way, the tree is protected from darkening, cracking of the ends of the logs, and the release of resin from cut knots.

When choosing a method of painting natural wood after sanding, they try to preserve its natural properties, leave the wood the opportunity to independently regulate the humidity in the house, and maintain the vapor permeability of the walls.

Sometimes only the outside surface of the walls is painted. For example, such a finish is often sufficient for an oak bathhouse. The walls are not painted to avoid harmful fumes inside the sauna under the influence of heat and moisture and to preserve the vapor permeability of the wood. The walls of a residential building are also treated inside.

Why and from what wood needs to be protected

The outer layer of wood, devoid of bark, is completely defenseless both from the destructive effects of wind and sudden fluctuations in humidity, and from insect pests. The risk increases if the house is located in a rural or wooded area. This is explained as follows:

As a result of complete cleaning of the wood surface from bark, it is easier for wood-boring beetles to access it.
Under the influence of constantly changing relative humidity levels throughout the year, mold appears on wooden houses over time (usually in inconspicuous places, where it is most difficult to remove).
Moisture stains remaining on an unprotected surface provoke the development of fungal diseases on the wood.
With constant weathering, the surface of the building changes its natural color, becoming dull brown, which is why a wooden house loses its aesthetic appearance.

Based on this, when a wooden house is ready, it should be subjected to surface sanding, antiseptic treatment, and then painting.

Painting logs on the outside has a number of advantages:

paint and varnish materials prevent destruction, dampness and rotting;
antiseptic treatment protects the log house from pests, fungal mold and corrosion;
Exterior painting provides an opportunity to create a façade that fits perfectly into the architecture of the house and landscape solutions.

Exterior painting of a log bathhouse

A bathhouse is a building with specific operating conditions; the interior of the log house is exposed to high humidity and temperature. Therefore, the main condition for the external coating is to maintain the vapor permeability of the walls. Otherwise, moisture will linger in the wood for a long time, creating a favorable environment for the development of mold microorganisms. When thinking about how to paint the exterior of a log bathhouse, do not forget about the nuances of processing the loghouse of a bathhouse:

The logs must be dry and clean
.
In order for the protective layer of the new log house to serve as reliable protection, lumber treated with stain before collecting the crowns
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Before repainting, the structure must be cold and ventilated
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Stages of processing and painting a bath Source do.59.ru

It is convenient to apply impregnations in the following sequence:

Antiseptic
. Products based on natural and synthetic oils are optimal.
Fire retardant
.
Dye
. The best option is acrylic facade paints, non-toxic, durable and vapor-permeable.

The need to paint wooden buildings

Wood is a special building material. Unlike dead brick and concrete, wood, even after considerable time has passed after felling, lives and breathes. Under the influence of various natural factors, unfavorable processes develop in it.

From excessive moisture, the tree begins to rot and mold; from direct rays of the sun, it burns out, loses its beautiful golden color and becomes gray. In addition, untreated wood is a breeding ground for the development of various microorganisms and insects.

Exterior painting of a wooden house has a protective function. Today, special impregnations and coloring compositions have been developed containing antiseptics and fungicides, which create an unsuitable environment for the life of microorganisms. Their use allows us to minimize the destructive effects of negative factors. Well, besides, painting is the best way to give your home personality and beauty.

How to prime the log house?

Of “our” “priming” products on the market, I would like to highlight Neomid. What distinguishes it is good quality and reasonable price. The line of products for wood allows you to “close” almost all needs: Fire protection, bio-antiseptic, moisture protection, etc. Reviews for the brand are good.

Another Russian manufacturer, the Senezh company, which produces a rich line of products. The assortment includes several protective compounds for different purposes (I mean, intended specifically for outdoor woodwork). In addition to primers, there are varnishes and paints on an organic and synthetic basis (acrylate, oil, etc.).

Why do you need to process a log house and how much does it cost?

External treatment of the log house immediately after the construction of a log house will preserve its appearance for a long time. This treatment includes sanding and painting with various compounds that will prevent rotting and increase the fire resistance of the wood.

Sanding a wooden house is a labor-intensive process that cannot be accomplished without special tools and skills. In addition, it takes a lot of time to process a log house. Therefore, grinding services cost a lot. Treatment with antiseptics and putty is a simpler process that you can do yourself.

If you have enough free time and you have the tools, you can do the work yourself. We’ll talk below about what material is best to use and in what order to cover the walls.

Neomid Biocolor ultra for painting the outside of a log house

Biocolor Ultra is an alkyd glazing composition, which is intended for decorative and protective finishing of log houses. It penetrates deeply into the wood and does not change its structure, but on the contrary, even emphasizes it favorably. After painting, a translucent, semi-matte layer is formed on the surface of the log house. It will protect the wooden material from the negative effects of sunlight, fading, precipitation and cracking. Also, this glazing composition will prevent the appearance of fungi, mold, insects, and dangerous bark beetles on the surface. There are 9 ready-made basic shades of paint; if desired, you can also tint using a colorless composition and special pastes. For 9 liters of this composition the cost is on average 2,150 rubles.

Another way to protect a sauna stove from negative influences

You don’t have to think about how to paint an iron stove in a bathhouse, since not only paint can protect it. The method of metal bluing, which involves creating a chemical reaction, is widely used.

First the surface must be cleaned. To do this, use a 5% sulfuric acid solution, which should be applied with a brush. Then the laundry soap is diluted in water in a ratio of 50 g per 1 liter. This solution must be used to wash off the previously applied sulfuric acid. Next, the oven is heated to 150-180°C and treated with caustic soda diluted in water in a ratio of 50 ml per 1 liter. The composition should be applied only by spraying to avoid splashing.

In order for the stove to serve for a long time, it must be well treated, and for this you should make the right choice of what to paint the stove in the bathhouse with. The solution to this issue should be taken with full responsibility and there is no need to save money, because the stove is the main component of the bathhouse.

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How to paint a log house?

The lower rims are treated with waste oil

Let's divide materials into two types: folk and modern. First, I will give a few folk recipes. What if someone wants...

Waste machine or transformer oil

Yes, the smell is not very good, but it will disappear after a while, but the impregnation will remain and will create a waterproof layer. Although dust sticks to it “freshly”. Apply the oil with a rough brush and rub in thoroughly.

Turpentine and wax

Mix in equal proportions. In addition to protecting against moisture, this composition provides good protection against wood insects and gives the walls of the log house a certain gloss of “well-kept antiquity.” Particularly suitable for painting baths “in years”.

Oak bark decoction

A nice darkened background, however, the wood pattern is clearly visible through it. An old and forgotten method.

My opinion is that you shouldn’t get carried away with environmental products. In a number of ways, it is no longer easy for them to compete with the products of the chemical industry. But if you are a principled supporter of natural raw materials, then, without a doubt, go ahead!

Types of premises

Fortunately, there are not many rooms in the bathhouse (in a standard one). Therefore, we will quickly go through the options of what paint to paint the inside of the bathhouse.

Steam room

This is the most problematic room. Many believe that there is no need to paint anything at all , but the price for such a decision is rapid darkening of the wood (and almost everyone has a steam room made of wood or lined with wood), cracking of the wood (this happens more often from poor ventilation during drying), susceptibility to rotting and mold damage (linden and aspen are very unstable species).

So the absence of any protective coatings, on the one hand, should be considered environmentally friendly, and on the other, costly in terms of future repairs.

We believe that a compromise is possible: there are absolutely safe impregnations that protect wood, preventing moisture and dirt from being absorbed. If you have any doubts about whether you should use drying oils, take paraffin oil or another ready-made product designed specifically for the steam room.

You can paint the inside of the steam room with both paints and varnishes, but let them be water-soluble paints. And it would be nice if the label mentioning GOST standards stated that this composition is applicable in the steam room.

Washing

silicone and acrylic paints are suitable here In general, everything that patiently endures the effects of moisture.

Other paints will crack and peel off in pieces under constant exposure to water.

ADVICE! Water dispersions do not tolerate frost well: if the water in the paint freezes, then after defrosting it will lose its quality. Therefore, buy them in the warm season, produced recently.

Impregnations and varnishes are also suitable for painting a sink. Again we draw your attention to scuba gear.

What paint to paint the rest room and dressing room

These rooms are the least demanding on the composition of paints, so it is best to proceed from budgetary considerations. If it doesn’t run out, you can give yourself a gift and use water-soluble paints again, otherwise, choose a paint that is suitable in color, dullness and durability of the coating from cheaper ones.

Of course, in the second case, it is better to paint when it is possible to ensure the best ventilation and the absence of people. Don't forget to use respiratory protection.

IMPORTANT! Remember that enamels and alkyd paints are fire hazards, but water-soluble paints are not.

How to paint the walls of a bathhouse from the inside

Most often, when treating interior walls after sanding, water-based varnishes are used. They protect the surface from moisture and rot, preserving the color and aroma of natural wood.

Painting wood will help maintain the attractive appearance of the house, make it more comfortable inside and extend the life of the log house.

What color should the façade be painted?

When a homeowner decides to paint the facade of his wooden house, he often has to agonize over the choice of color, which will be, in a way, the calling card of the house.
Which color should I choose? To use one color or several for the facade, to place patterns on the walls of the house or to cover it with a solid color - these are only a small part of the questions that home owners are looking for answers to. In fact, a lot depends on your tastes and the area surrounding the house. Otherwise, there are no restrictions. But nevertheless, some advice should be given on choosing a color so that the house has a more or less aesthetically attractive appearance. Houses located in southern latitudes are usually painted in cool colors (blue, white, purple, etc.). And those houses that are located in northern latitudes, as a rule, are painted in warm colors (yellow, green, orange, and so on). This is done in order to highlight the house against the general background, by creating a contrast with the surrounding environment. Perhaps many have seen the colorful houses of Scandinavian towns and villages covered with snow. Agree that they look simply wonderful. Imagine if the houses in the snowy valley were painted white, you might not even see them from a distance. If you like rigor in design, then gray can serve as a color solution. However, it should be noted that you should not choose a shade that is too dark, as it will deprive the house of severity and make it look like a dark spot where decorative elements will not be visible. Those homeowners who want to paint their home but don't want to lose the natural color can choose light yellow, light brown or even dark brown paint. This color will add saturation and will not deprive it of naturalness. And if you apply the paint in a thin layer, you can even see the wood grain through it.

Painting technique

This process generally resembles a regular painting procedure. It is advisable to use a brush as a working tool, which will allow you to treat even hard-to-reach areas.

Experts recommend using two types of compounds when processing log houses. As a preparatory base, you can use one of the antiseptic impregnations in one layer. Next, the main paint is applied in 2-3 layers - oil or acrylic.

Now another question: how to paint a log house with minimal drying time? To do this, you can initially use water-based compositions, the interlayer exposure of which ranges from 2 to 12 hours. For comparison: typical alkyd products require 24 hours for this period.

The painting process itself, regardless of the chosen product, is performed smoothly, but covering the entire target area

It is important to consider that even a modest uncovered area can become a center from which the process of biological destruction of the entire structure will subsequently begin.

Why protect wooden facades

It doesn’t matter whether the house is clad with construction boards using a curtain wall system or is entirely assembled from timber, the wood used in outdoor decoration requires protection. There are objective reasons for this; any wooden material has the following unattractive properties:

easy flammability and excellent flammability;
porosity and, as a result, moisture saturation;
deformation under the influence of different temperatures;
exposure to fungus and mold, as well as bugs and pests.

Wood damaged by mold requires treatment

Unprotected wood dries out over time, loses its attractive texture and color (turns gray), becomes loose, and therefore not durable. That is why the wood on the facade should be protected from the following factors:

effects of UV rays;
high humidity;
insect pests.

In order to enhance the natural excellent characteristics of wood, and at the same time reduce risk factors for unpleasant situations, wood is impregnated with special compounds and treated with paints and varnishes.

Painted wall of a wooden house

Impregnations

Primer solutions or impregnations can be used as a preparation material for painting, or can also be used as a finishing material. There are 3 types of primers:

antibacterial (from fungus and mold);
flame retardants (from fire);
water-repellent.

Since it is difficult to give preference to only one method of protection, fire-bioprotection compositions have been developed that include 2 mechanisms. Water-repellent primers generally protect against UV rays and strengthen wood.

On a note! All primers have a short lifespan as a topcoat. Therefore, without further painting, facade treatment will have to be carried out regularly every 2-3 years.

Primer treatment is a simple and mandatory process when processing a wooden facade.
Impregnation treatment will not only improve the appearance, but also increase the service life of the wood. For facade work, you should choose deep penetration compositions on an organic basis. Such solutions are usually toxic and have a characteristic unpleasant odor. When working with them, PPE (personal protective equipment) is used: gloves, goggles, respirator.

On a note! Most primers have a transparent base, which means that treatment with this composition will preserve the natural grain and color of the wood.

Prices for glaze impregnation for wood

Glaze impregnation for wood

Work order

As it has already become clear, the main goal when choosing a product for painting the outside of a log house is to protect it from various types of influence

But to ensure 100% protection, it is not enough to buy a high-quality coating; it is also important to carry out the painting work correctly. Here are some valuable tips that should help

It's better to paint it yourself. This will not only save the family budget, but will also provide benefits in paint quality.

It is important for the construction team to deliver a beautiful object visually, so they will not worry about the thorough processing of each element. Namely, small unpainted places can later cause the appearance of rot, fungus and other troubles.

Proper preparation of a log house for painting. Before painting, it is worth preparing the log house for this stage of finishing work. First, the surface of the wood is cleaned of dust and dirt. It is best to wash the wood and then let it dry. It wouldn't hurt to do some sanding. After this, several layers are applied to the surface of the wood:

primer;
antiseptic;
fire protection agent.

Figure 5 – Painting a wooden frame with sealant treatment

It is best to paint the ends of the logs with lime or a similar composition. This is worth doing so that steam can move along the log along the fibers, as when a tree grows. This is much better than across.

There is no need to leave gaps when painting. To do this, add a little colored tint to the colorless antiseptic. After applying it, let it dry thoroughly. This way you can avoid the presence of even the smallest unpainted areas, which can subsequently lead to quite serious problems.

In conclusion, it should be advised that when choosing, you should focus on the most beautiful options, because a bathhouse should please not only the soul, but the eye.

Why treat the bathhouse outside?

There are several points that should convince you that painting the outside of the bathhouse is simply mandatory to prolong its life.

To protect against temperature changes that occur inside.
Protection from aggressive environmental factors: sun, precipitation, wind, frost.
To protect against the penetration of biological microorganisms that lead to rapid deterioration of wood.
To give the building a more aesthetic appearance.

Before painting, several stages of preparatory work should be carried out, namely the application of a primer, antiseptic and fire retardant. Some modern paints and varnishes contain all the previously mentioned substances in their composition. But experts advise that treatment, especially with a primer, should be carried out in a separate step.

Now I turn to modern materials

I will talk about those that are intended specifically for wooden buildings.

Belinka

The Belinka brand has long proven itself well. The range includes not only paints, but also varnishes, various impregnations, and glazing compounds. The range of shades of varnish and paint is very colorful, allowing you to preserve the texture of the wood, emphasizing it with a decorative background. Belinka polyacrylate paints create a film on the surface of wood that, on the one hand, has water-repellent properties and, on the other, is vapor-permeable.

Tex

Professionals speak positively about the Russian manufacturer Tex. In addition to paint, the company has several types of antiseptics, including ground and glaze, drying oils, fire retardant impregnations and wax-based compounds.

Tikkurila

If finances allow, contact the Tikkurila brand, respected in Russia. The paints of this Finnish manufacturer have been tested in the harsh conditions of the northern climate. They contain components containing various additives that prevent the formation of rot, moisture absorption, and protect against ultraviolet radiation.

You can choose from acrylate paint called Pica-Techo, oil Techo, polyacrylate, Ultra-Classic. This brand, in addition to its relatively high price, has another drawback - names that are difficult to remember. Here they are.

And of course, the Finnish company has all EU certificates confirming environmental friendliness.

In general, recommendations for painting a log bathhouse boil down to what needs to be taken into account:

Firstly: the better (that is, more famous) the manufacturer, the better and more durable its primer and topcoats;
Secondly: use special-purpose compounds, in our case, intended for external wooden walls. If you find among well-known manufacturers special paints for facades made of rounded logs, it will be even better, but, unfortunately, I don’t know such paints.

Saikos

Finally, let’s touch on the German manufacturer SAICOS. The catchphrase - “True German quality” is very relevant to this day. The main feature of this product is that the base is only natural oils and waxes. The conclusions here are simple: such wood impregnation will preserve your structure for many, many years. In a word - I recommend it. I think that professionals will understand me...

Facade paints

Any paintwork material used for facade work must have a certain set of qualities. But in the situation with wood, this list increases, due to the natural vulnerability of the tree.

Characteristics that any façade material should have:

resistance to precipitation of various temperatures;
resistance to temperature changes;
coating color stability;
abrasion resistance;
resistance to mechanical and physical influences;
chemical inertness.

Facade paints can be successfully combined: wood protection and an interesting design solution

When it comes to painting a wooden facade, the paint requirements are supplemented by the following criteria:

Plastic. Wood is a breathable, flexible material. Logs and boards can change volume depending on temperature and changes in humidity levels. Therefore, the decorative coating material must also be elastic and not crack.
Vapor permeability. Decorative material should not create a barrier for moisture to escape from the body of the wall in order to prevent the onset of rotting.
Fire safety. The material itself must not only protect the wood from burning, but also be non-flammable.

Most wood paints have a rich color palette

On a note! When choosing paint for painting a wooden facade, you should pay attention to the antistatic properties of the material. A paint coating with a high index will accumulate less dust and fine dirt, which means the façade will be much easier to maintain.

Prices for various types of paint for wooden facades

Paint for wooden facades

Classification of coatings for facades

Essentially, when choosing a paint, you select the type of future surface that will be obtained after applying the material to the wood. For exterior use, all paints are classified according to the type of solvent, the resulting texture and quality of gloss.

Gloss

Matte or shiny surface is not only beauty. Glossy coatings are more durable because they contain more resins. Matte surfaces are usually obtained from breathable decorative compounds. In addition, the glossy finish is more resistant to moisture and less susceptible to abrasion.

Manufacturers indicate the gloss level of the final coating on the can with a number ranging from 0 to 100. It is customary to divide the gloss level into 6 main groups.

Variety of colors for wooden facades

Table 1. Gloss levels.

Digit range	Reflectivity
from 0 to 5	matte without reflection effect
from 5 to 10	matte with low reflection
from 10 to 30	semi-matte have some shine
from 30 to 60	semi-gloss with medium gloss level
from 60 to 90	glossy with shine effect
from 90 to 100	super shiny

Solvent

All types of paints are diluted with 3 types of solvent:

water, the compositions are called water-dispersed;
organic chemistry, such as white spirit, acetone, solvent;
inorganic compounds.

White Spirit

Paints diluted with inorganic compounds are rarely used in everyday life. For wooden facades, materials are usually used that are diluted to the desired consistency with water, as well as enamels, varnishes, alkyd and oil paints. The specificity of organic solvents is their unpleasant odor.

On a note! Water-dispersed materials can only be applied at positive temperatures. Paints diluted with organic compounds can be used even with a slight minus.

Texture

Facade paints come in textured (volumetric) and forming materials for smooth surfaces. Textured compositions are not used for wood processing, since wood initially has a rich texture and does not require additional decoration. Smooth compositions can be transparent, such as varnishes, or dense, like enamel.

Even covering with colored paint allows you to preserve the natural texture of the wood.

Brief conclusions

I will answer a possible question - is it possible to paint a stove in a bath with oil, alkyd, vinyl, latex, acrylic, dispersion and other paints. I answer - it is possible. Just bake, don’t heat it later...

Tikkurila - heat-resistant paint

There is another option - experiment. For example, a friend decided to use paint for car mufflers, someone is trying something based on liquid glass, and so on. There are many different forums. If you do not want to paint an iron stove, you can do bluing. We associate this word with firearms. A good low budget option. How long will it last? Don't know. But good heat-resistant enamel is promised by manufacturers to last for at least 15 years.

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Color palette

I decided to touch on this topic first, since everyone is interested in what color the façade of a home can be painted. The choice of color depends on your taste preferences, as well as on the color of the roof of a wooden house.

You can choose a color according to standards not only for houses made of laminated veneer lumber or logs, but also for brick or concrete houses. So:

Light colors can be combined with dark ones. For example, for a dark roof, light coffee and beige shades of the facade are used
If your private house is surrounded by greenery, then you can safely improvise with the design. The color can be rich and bright, but even here do not forget about the combination of details. You shouldn't paint your house green if there is a lot of vegetation around it.
A painted house can stand out thanks to small details, that is, against the background of a light facade, contrasting window frames, cornices and slopes will look very nice. By the way, all additional elements, such as drainpipes, are also matched to the color of the overall design
The style in which you plan to decorate the facade will play a huge role. Therefore, stop your choice on those shades that accompany this style. Sample catalogs from manufacturers will help you choose a color.

The color of the roof should be combined with the design of the facade, so if you have the opportunity, then immediately opt for more compatible finishing materials. As a small example, here are some possible colors:

Bright red and soft yellow
Rich gray and canary
Cream color or cool yellow harmonizes perfectly with dark blue

A small table of shade combinations that will help you successfully paint your house:

Color of the walls below, roofs on the right	Blue	Dark blue	Dark green	Brown	Chocolate	Orange	Red	Cherry	Dark grey
Light blue	4	5	3	5	5	2	3	5	5
Turquoise	2	2	2	5	2	2	2	4	4
Light green	3	3	3	5	5	3	5	4	5
Yellow	5	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	5
Beige	5	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	5
Pink	4	5	5	3	5	2	2	5	5
Pearl gray	4	4	2	4	3	3	4	5	4
White	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5

The table is very simple to decipher: 5 is excellent, and 2 is bad. Give due consideration to the choice of color, since in the future the facade design will serve you for many years.

Advice from the experts

Experts answer frequently asked questions:

What paint should I paint the floors with? It is a common belief that waterborne compounds are not suitable for painting floors, but this is not true. The acrylic layer is highly water-resistant and wear-resistant. This coating is applied to floors in interior spaces and on the veranda; you can paint the porch.
Is it possible to paint wood with acrylic paint on metal? Acrylic paint for metal is less elastic, does not contain additives that protect wood, the paint can be used to paint a separate wooden part, the use of such paints for painting a log house is not practical.
Is it possible to paint with color without paint? Color for acrylic paint is easily dissolved in water, such a solution has good coloring properties and is easily absorbed when applied to wood. The solution can be used to paint individual areas, but over a large area it will not be possible to achieve a uniform color: the sapwood, heartwood and knot locations will absorb water differently, and the color will be pockmarked.
Is it possible to paint with acrylic paint over varnish? Water-dispersed compositions have high adhesion and adhere well to any surface, including surfaces treated with nitro varnish, parquet, acrylic and oil varnish.