A lot of modern design solutions for bathrooms involves the use of paint, rather than the usual tiles. Using the paintwork you can realize even the most daring ideas. Dare to paint the bathroom prevent delusions that do not find confirmation in reality.
- Myth 1: painting walls in the bathroom is not modern
- Myth 2: paint is boring
- Myth 3: painting is difficult and expensive
- Myth 4: paint is afraid of moisture
- Myth 5: painted surfaces are afraid of fungus
- Myth 6: paint is unsafe for health
- Myth 7: Paint Cracks
- Myth 8: limescale is visible on painted surfaces.
- Expert Conclusions
Myth 1: painting walls in the bathroom is not modern
A relic of the Soviet past - plain blue or green walls - was left behind. It is possible to give the room a unique style through the use of paints and varnishes of various colors. Geometric figures, drawings that adorn the planes, will not leave a mark on the grayness and dull atmosphere of the bathrooms of past years.
Myth 2: paint is boring
Interior designers, architects choose interesting and complex stylistic solutions. Any ideas, customer wishes come true thanks to the abundance of paints of different colors and textures. A bathroom can turn into a Provence-style corner or be recreated in a minimalistic way.
Using modern materials, you can transform a small room and make it unusual. Specialists are not limited to the use of tiles and the paint layer, but connect stucco molding and decorative elements, use ornament and other non-standard methods of coating. If desired, the walls can be easily repainted in a different shade. Replacing tiles requires time and labor costs, large financial investments.
Myth 3: painting is difficult and expensive
It is enough to compare in stores the cost of paint and varnish mixtures and tiles, after which the misconception about the high cost of staining will disappear. It is important not to initially save on the services of specialists leveling the walls, covering them with plaster, primer, paint, and the subsequent updating of the interior can be performed independently without involving professionals. Thus, the main condition for high-quality repairs and attractive premises is a high level of preparation of surfaces for painting.
to contents ↑Myth 4: paint is afraid of moisture
The stores offer a wide range of acrylic and latex coatings, which are not afraid of water, steam and are designed exclusively for wet rooms. The most vulnerable areas are best covered with tiles or otherwise protected, and it is important to provide good ventilation in the room.
Myth 5: painted surfaces are afraid of fungus
Mold, other microscopic fungi can appear in any room with high humidity. This problem is equally affected by both painted planes and tiled surfaces.In the latter case, the mold may simply not be visible if it is hidden behind seams or tiles.
Modern manufacturers produce special compositions for the bathroom, in which there are components that prevent the formation of mold and its spread throughout the room. In this case, regular ventilation remains an important condition.
For maximum efficiency, it is worth coating in several layers. So the concentration of antifungal components on the surfaces will be increased.
Myth 6: paint is unsafe for health
Most modern paints are water-based, so they do not contain toxic solvents. Manufacturers of quality coatings accompany their products with certificates and other documentation confirming safety and environmental friendliness. Suitable formulations are produced for bathrooms and bathrooms, which do not emit harmful fumes upon contact with moisture, and high temperature indicators.
to contents ↑Myth 7: Paint Cracks
The main reason for coating cracking in any room is poor surface preparation. Walls should be well-aligned, plastered and primed. The use of high-quality materials and their proper application will prevent the appearance of cracks.
It is necessary to apply a primer in several layers. To prevent cracking before applying the paintwork it is worth waiting for the plane to dry completely, however, it is important to start painting no later than one day after the primer.
to contents ↑Myth 8: limescale is visible on painted surfaces.
White deposits (calcareous sediment) from hard water appear not only on painted surfaces, but also on tiles. Most deposits appear on dark surfaces, so in the bathroom it is preferable to apply layers of pastel colors.
In order for the room to remain attractive for a long time, it is worth regularly cleaning the painted walls with a soft brush, sponge, special chemical compounds. After all the manipulations, the product must be washed off, and then wipe the surface dry with a clean cloth.
Expert Conclusions
Expert advice to prevent potential problems:
- It is necessary to choose compositions designed specifically for wet rooms - water-based acrylics. The product label must include a note on the possibility of its use in the bathroom. The coating should prevent the appearance of mold and other fungi, prevent the formation of condensation on surfaces, and have a high hiding power.
- For painting walls in rooms with high humidity, it is better to use a light shade coating. Textured plaster helps to hide irregularities, while it is important to buy solutions designed specifically for the bathroom. Such textured materials have a high consumption.
- In the bathroom, the main role is played by good ventilation. It is necessary to ensure constant air exchange, while it is not enough just to open the door to the room after water procedures. Installation of a forced ventilation system is the best solution for a room with a high level of humidity. Bath, shower or cabin, washbasin, areas near them should be additionally protected: tiled or trimmed with other material. The remaining areas can be coated with special paint.
Painted walls do not look dull, gray and dull. Repainting the premises does not require large time and financial costs, while the bathroom can change beyond recognition. Special formulations with antifungal and other components and proper operation will prevent the occurrence of mold and prevent the destructive effect of moisture. A high-quality rough finish ensures that there are no cracks or other flaws.
