Imitation of a bar in the form of a profiled or planed board is an excellent material that is suitable for decorating houses both outside and inside. However, after installation, the material needs a protective impregnation, created on the basis of special compositions with membrane properties.
- Paint selection
- Transparent materials
- Opaque compounds
- Factory painted imitation timber
- The technique of painting imitation glued beams
This coating will protect the wood from the adverse effects of moisture, microorganisms and various harmful insects that destroy the tree. For this purpose, a simulated beam is painted. In addition, this procedure is done in order to transform the appearance of the room or house.
Paint selection
Each owner of a wooden house wants to make his home more stylish and original. This also applies to houses built from imitation timber. To paint such a building, you will first need to determine the type of paint that you will use. In this case, it is necessary to focus not only on color preferences, but also on fire safety and environmental friendliness of the composition. To date, all paints and varnishes that can be used to paint imitation timber can be divided into transparent and opaque.
to contents ↑Transparent materials
This type of paint includes various scuba drenches, impregnating compounds and azure. Their main advantage is that they preserve the natural color of the wood coating. In addition, their increased vapor permeability can be considered an important positive quality of transparent formulations. Therefore, if the imitation of the beam is painted with such a coating, it will prevent moisture retention inside the wood layer. Accordingly, the wood will not rot. The simplest and most affordable way to finish is drying oil. However, this compound may blacken over time. Therefore, it will periodically have to be washed off and applied again.
to contents ↑Opaque compounds
Opaque paints are considered to be equally common materials for coloring imitation of timber. This category includes water dispersible and acrylic compositions. In addition, this group of products includes a variety of enamels. Opaque compositions have a specific color that hides the natural structure of the tree.
This option is suitable if the interior or exterior design is not planned to use the natural color of the imitation of the beam. Opaque paint is also used when there are stains or dark spots on the surface that it can successfully hide. Paints of this type should be applied after processing cracks or defects with putty, the color of which differs from the main coating.
to contents ↑When working with opaque paints, the surface should be cleaned of old paints and varnishes. In addition, the coating can be treated with a soda solution.Immediately before painting, it is recommended to apply an additional layer of drying oil, and directly paint on it.
Factory painted imitation timber
The best choice may be factory painting, which will save your time. In addition, such a coating has a number of positive qualities:
- high-quality appearance;
- wear resistance;
- surface protection from adverse atmospheric factors and ultraviolet radiation;
- Convenience of transportation and installation of simulated timber at the factory.
The technique of painting imitation glued beams
Processing imitation of glued beams can be carried out by professionals who can do this immediately after covering the premises inside and out. The price of such services depends on the number of square meters of surface that needs to be painted. In addition, you can paint yourself. At the same time, experts recommend applying at least three layers to paint the facade and at least two layers when working with ceilings and walls. The application of several layers is explained by the need for reliable protection of the surface from the effects of adverse factors.
Accordingly, you need to choose a paint that will not only meet your aesthetic requirements, but also provide protection for imitation timber from destruction. Deep impregnation has maximum protective properties. A similar composition penetrates well into the imitation layer of glued beams and helps to prevent decay. The painting procedure itself is not particularly difficult. However, it is much more difficult to save the result so that you do not have to repaint the imitation of the beam often. In order for the applied coating to retain its appearance longer, painting should include the following additional steps:
- pre-treatment with an antiseptic composition of the brand KMBB or XM 11;
- application of a base layer of pinotex on imitation of timber;
- treatment with a pinotex compound that is protected against UV rays;
- final application to the surface yacht varnish.
Such a technique does not differ in too low a price, but on the other hand, it allows you to save a presentable appearance of a beam imitation for a long time and increase the time between painting.
It is best to apply the paint before the boards have been fixed to the wall in order to finish the groove area well. After mounting on the walls, it will be much more difficult to do.
This technique is one of the most popular. However, she is far from the only one. For example, some experts recommend pre-processing the imitation of timber using Texturol or wood primer. Only after that they are advised to apply a glaze coating material. In general, painting imitations of timber for the house can be done with your own hands even without the help of specialists. To do this, you need to choose the right paint composition and use additional methods of surface protection. This will help to maintain a presentable appearance for a long time to simulate a beam.
