Graphite paint, used as a wall covering, has become popular with the light hand of interior designers. It allows you to make any, even the most unsightly object, a striking element. Using this type of paint, you can give objects the effect of blackboards and give them additional properties and functions.
Scope of use
Graphite coating can be used in almost all rooms of an apartment or house. Thanks to him, it becomes possible to apply drawings to walls and even to furniture, leave notes and reminders in the most visible place, and draw funny cartoons or puzzles.
Paint easily lays down both on concrete walls, and on a tree, plastic and metal surfaces. It copes with high humidity and temperature changes, so it can be used in the bathroom or in the kitchen.
- Children’s. In this room, such coverage is most often used. Spraying graphite paint on one of the surfaces (walls, furniture) will create the effect of blackboards on them. The child will be able to draw or write here. In this case, the wallpaper will remain clean. The coating can be either black or any other color. This feature makes it possible to use it in any style and interior design.
- Bedroom. Here, such paint is used less often. As an option - spraying at the head of the bed. Helps to make the interior unusual, gives it a touch of personality.
- Study. Ideal room for creating graphite coating. Thanks to him, there is no need to use a large amount of paper for notes and notes.
- Kitchen or dining room. Spraying graphite paint on one of the surfaces is a good substitute for magnets and stickers on the refrigerator, endless exercise books with recipes or shopping lists. Blackboards can be equipped on walls or facades of furniture.
- Hallway If you apply graphite paint to part of the wall at the front door, you can leave messages addressed to family members.
- Bathroom. Using such a coating in the bathroom is considered a bold decision. It is advisable that the walls with graphite paint do not have direct contact with water, which will simply wash away the notes and drawings.
- Decor elements and accessories. You can mark flower pots or, for example, cups and plates. It all depends on imagination and desire.
Benefits
This interesting design solution has many advantages:
- The ability to create a unique design. Each element will look individual and unusual.
- On a graphite-coated surface, you can draw and write with chalk. For example, on such peculiar blackboards you can write recipes.
- Fans of drawing can create real pictures in their apartment. A nice feature - they can be changed at least every day.
- Children can not limit their imagination and paint on walls or furniture that are painted with graphite paint.
- The paint is easily applied to any surface, regardless of what material it is made of. This is concrete, and plaster, and wood, and metal, and plastic.
- Good moisture and heat resistance.
- High strength.
- Environmental friendliness. The paint is made on the basis of water and therefore does not have a harmful effect on humans.
- Easy to care. Just wash with a damp cloth.
How to make paint yourself
In order to prepare graphite paint at home, you will need:
- material for mashing seams;
- acrylic paint;
- a container in which you can mix the ingredients;
- a tool with which paint will be applied to the surface (brush, roller, and so on);
- a tool for mixing components (usually a construction mixer).
It is necessary to mix dry grouting material and acrylic paint in the proportion of 1/5 teaspoon per 1, respectively.
to contents ↑If you take a glass of paint, grout will need about 2 teaspoons. Using a mixer, bring the mixture to a uniform consistency.
How to cover
First you need to prepare the work surface. If, for example, the walls are not painted, they simply need to be cleaned of dust and dirt, leveled with putty, sanded and coated with a primer (acrylic). If the surface has already been painted, it must be washed with water and a mild detergent and dried. After sanding and leveling. If necessary - primer.
Before starting work, the prepared paint must be thoroughly mixed. If it is very thick, you can slightly dilute it with water. For work, you need a short-nap roller, a paint brush or a spray gun. The coating should consist of two layers. It is important that the room temperature is not lower than 8 degrees, and humidity - no more than 80%.
Drying time is 36 hours. Between applying the layers must be at least 3 hours. The final properties (hardness and resistance) of the coating acquires a month after painting. Do not use detergents during this period to clean it. It is easy enough to wipe with a damp sponge or a soft cloth. After a month, you can use neutral household chemicals. For particularly severe contaminants, an alkaline detergent is suitable. After cleaning, rinse the surface with clean water.
Paint with graphite effect allows you to realize even the most daring and unusual design ideas. The interior created with its help will be unique and inimitable.
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