Before you paint the facade of your house, you should calculate the consumption of facade paint. It is necessary to calculate the amount that will allow you to carefully carry out all the work and paint the surface in several layers.
- Calculation depending on the type of material
- Water-based paint
- Acrylic paint
- Oil paints and varnishes
- Alkyd paint
When calculating, it is important to take into account surface features and the type of paint material. There are many nuances that can affect the consumption of materials for painting outdoor objects.
Calculation depending on the type of material
The most important parameter to consider when calculating the necessary paintwork composition for facade work is the type of paint. Paint and varnish material is selected depending on the characteristics of your facade. Moreover, the flow rate for each type will be individual.
Water-based paint
The basis for water-based paint is water, which contains an insoluble emulsion in the form of a pigment. After applying such a composition to any surface, the water evaporates and only the pigment base remains in the form of a color layer.
If you decide to purchase a composition of this type, then you should know that for facade work it is applied in two layers. The time interval between painting two layers should be more than one and a half hours.
Benefits:
- resistance to frost;
- low water permeability;
- lack of response to exposure to ultraviolet rays;
- reasonable cost.
to contents ↑The calculation in this case should be based on the fact that about 300 grams of the composition usually takes 1 m2 of the surface of the facade walls. That is, if you need to paint 10 m2 of the facade, you will need to purchase at least 3 liters of paint and varnish.
Acrylic paint
Acrylic-based paints and varnishes are ideal for facade work. Advantages of acrylic painting:
- duration of preservation of bright color and protective properties of the coating;
- resistance to aggressive atmospheric factors, such as high humidity, wind or direct sunlight;
- ease of care, for which ordinary detergents are sufficient;
- fire safety;
- absolute safety for human health;
- versatility, which allows you to process any surface of the facade, from brick or concrete to solid wood.
Usually, acrylic paint consumption less than water emulsion. It usually ranges from 150 to 200 grams per 1 m2. A more accurate consumption of facade paint per 1m2 depends on how bright you want to make the painted coating. Finally, you can only determine when directly applying the composition to the surface.
If in one or two layers you get the necessary shade, then for 1 m2 you will need about 130-170 grams. If you need to get a more saturated color, you will have to count on 200 grams per 1 m2.
to contents ↑Oil paints and varnishes
The oil composition consists of drying oil, color pigments and various fillers. At the same time, fillers can be sold both in the composition of the paint, and in the form of separate solutions. If you are dealing with thick-oiled oil compositions, they will have to be diluted a little before application.
Calculation of oil paint consumptionlike acrylic, it also depends on the desired color brightness. For example, if you apply a small amount of red composition to the surface of the facade walls, it will look pink. The standard consumption for painting on plaster is usually 150 grams per 1 m2 and may vary depending on the desired color.
to contents ↑Alkyd paint
Alkyd paints are based on alkyd resins, which are used in production. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that for facade work, the composition must be diluted with turpentine, kerosene or drying oil. When diluted, each of these components will have an individual material consumption per 1 m2 of the surface to be painted. Therefore, in order to more accurately calculate the flow rate, one should take into account the number of additional mixtures that are used to obtain a brighter shade.
Traditionally, the consumption of facade paint per 1 m2 of the wall surface here is small and amounts to about 100 grams. That is, for 10 m2 you will need to spend only a liter of paint. A distinctive feature of the alkyd composition is the creation of a stylish and original appearance. In addition, such a paint will protect the facade surface from the appearance of fungi and mold.
Thus, now you know the approximate consumption for each type of paint. At the same time, choosing a composition for facade work, you need to take into account a number of nuances associated with its consumption. This will save you time and you will not buy the missing paint. In this case, you will not have an excess amount of paintwork.
