Advantages and disadvantages of Tikkurila facade paint for exterior woodwork, etc.

Advantages and disadvantages of Tikkurila facade paint

Among the most important advantages of the exterior paint coating produced by Tikkurila are the following:

• The component composition of the mixture is characterized by a high level of environmental friendliness , since only safe substances are used in the production process. This allows the paint and varnish material to be used not only for finishing the facade, but also indoors. There are no restrictions on the use of paintwork;
• hypoallergenic . The paint has this property due to the fact that it is an environmentally friendly material. It is not capable of causing allergies, regardless of the conditions. This advantage makes it possible to use the composition even indoors in medical institutions, kindergartens or other institutions where it is especially important to use hypoallergenic materials;
• vapor permeability . This indicator of Finnish paint is at a high level. Thanks to the Tikkurila paint and varnish coating, comfortable microclimatic conditions are created in the room in which the finishing was carried out or in the entire house when finishing the facade of the building;
• ease of care. To ensure an attractive appearance of the finished surface throughout its service life, there is no need to resort to any special care measures. The surface painted with Tikkurila compounds is cleaned with ordinary water or soap solution;
• durability _ The paintwork can last a very long time;
• a long period of time in which the color of the paint does not change . The degree of saturation and brightness of the selected color for finishing will not change throughout the entire service life. The main thing that needs to be taken into account to ensure the paint has such properties is the rules for applying the material to the surface;
• The material does not suffer from terrible mechanical stress and damage . It is not afraid of the composition and exposure to all kinds of atmospheric phenomena. Wind loads and ultraviolet rays do not damage the material;
• the formation of a special protective film , which serves as an obstacle to the accumulation of dust and dirt particles on the surface of the building. This allows the coating to self-clean, which greatly facilitates the process of cleaning and maintaining the surface;
• finishing material for painting the facade is sold as a set . Paint is one of the components that is necessary for carrying out work on a wooden facade. Tikkurila produces pigments with which you can create the desired color;
• allows you to purchase a composition suitable for application to various surfaces: wood, metal, cement, lime or mineral slabs.

Regarding the shortcomings of these compositions, we can only talk about them in each specific case. For example, if any of the characteristics of the material does not satisfy the desires and needs of the owner of the house.

Decorative effect paints

A room painted in a single color looks clean, but boring. If you paint the walls using paint with a decorative effect, the room will take on an exclusive look. Paint in this category is called decorative. Using decorative paints the following effects are created:

• Under the cut of natural stone;
• Under the skin;
• Velvety surface;
• With the effect of silk thread;
• Nacre;
• With a metallic sheen.

The paint is applied to the surface using conventional tools, a brush, a roller or a spray gun. To achieve a more pronounced effect, use rollers with a highlighted relief or a special pattern. Calculate the material consumption for at least two layers. Popular varieties of decorative paint from Tikkuril:

• Harmony - requires ideal preparation of the walls, they must be smooth.
• Liitu - for school boards.
• Magnetic – with magnetic properties.

• Miranol – for metal and wood surfaces.
• Thai - for wooden, concrete, chipboard and plasterboard surfaces.

Don’t be afraid to experiment; any paint applied will create a unique and interesting result.

Kinds

The manufacturer Tikkurila has two types of paints intended for facade work:

1. Kivisil . This type of composition is characterized by a layer that has a matte shine after application. Used as a material for finishing building facades. It contains a silicone-type emulsion, which provides a high level of protection for the surface of the house from moisture. Requires two layers of application to the surface.
2. Novasil . This type of painting composition is based on acrylic. It is used for external painting of walls covered with lime-cement plaster or for mineral-fiber slabs and concrete surfaces that have not been previously painted. It is prohibited to paint surfaces that have been treated with lime-based paints or Tikkuril materials.

Why should you buy special wall paint?

Modern wall paints compare favorably with their predecessors: they are non-toxic, dry quickly, have excellent hiding power and can be used in a wide range of conditions, including wet areas.

Manufacturers offer paints with varying degrees of gloss (from completely matte to super-glossy), paints with inclusions that create the effect of sand or silk, and also provide tinting services in the desired tone.

Variety of wall paints

All this provides almost endless possibilities for interior design: you can combine different shades or alternate matte and glossy paint of the same shade, and place color accents.

Interior paints are indispensable if the wall surface has a complex texture or if your cat is partial to wallpaper. A small supply of paint of the desired shade will allow you to eliminate minor damage to the paint layer.

And finally, painted walls can be washed - with a damp sponge or brush and detergents (depending on the characteristics of the paint).

Buy wall paints from Tikkuril

This section presents paints from Finnish companies Tikkurila and Finncolor - recognized “kings” of the paint and varnish market.

Their products not only have excellent consumer qualities (high hiding power, minimal smudges), but are also completely safe, as confirmed by certificates.

To buy wall paint that suits your conditions, carefully study the specification.

Pay attention to the operating conditions of the future coating, the class of the room, the requirements for the surface on which you are going to apply paint

Paints for wet areas

Semi-matte Euro Extra 20 (Tikkurila) and Oasis Basrum (Finncolor) are designed specifically for rooms with high humidity or with regular washing of walls: bathrooms, showers, kitchens, treatment rooms and so on, including in children's and medical institutions.

Both paints are resistant to condensation and steam, and withstand frequent washing with detergents. The paints contain antifungal components that prevent the appearance of mold.

Wear-resistant paints

Such paints withstand intense mechanical stress and frequent washing with detergents. They are used in rooms with high operational load and frequent pollution, including public buildings.

These are Luya, deep matte Interior and Euro Matt 3, matte Euro Power 7, semi-matte Remonti Yassya, Prof Euro 20, and Pesto 30, matte Pesto 10, matte silky Euro Trend (all from Tikkurila), silky Oasis Kitchen & Gallery, matte silky Prof Euro 7 (Finncolor).

Wallpaper paints

Some of the paints in this section can be applied to wallpaper for painting: these are Luya, deep matte Euro Matt 3, Siro Mat, Harmony and Lumi, matte Joker, Euro Power 7 and Euro Trend, semi-matte Remontti Yassya (Tikkurila).

In our company you can buy Tikkurila and Finncolor wall paints, designed for almost any occasion:

• Remontti Jassia, Luya and Lumi are well applied to surfaces previously painted with alkyd paints.
• Joker is a hypoallergenic paint, an excellent solution for children's rooms and for rooms where allergy and asthma sufferers live.
• Siro Mat and Harmony give a deep velvety color and perfectly mask minor unevenness.
• Lumi has excellent covering power and gives a rich white color; it can be tinted in light colors according to a special catalogue.
• Euro Smart 2 is a water-dispersion paint, very easy to apply and ideal for express repairs.

Characteristics

Regarding the characteristics of Tikkurila paint and varnish material, we can say the following:

• The material is able to withstand, after application and drying, a temperature of 400 degrees Celsius . This characteristic allows the paint to be used in all kinds of extreme load conditions;
• paint consumption is from 150 to 200 ml per 1 square meter . For application it is possible to use brushes, rollers or sprayers;
• It is recommended that work be carried out using Tikkuril paints and varnishes in conditions of positive temperatures and humidity not exceeding 70%;
• The paint layer after drying provides reliable protection against moisture absorption, combined with a high level of vapor permeability . Walls coated with Tikkurila paint breathe freely.

IMPORTANT!

The main component of the paint is silicone resin , thanks to which a high level of all technical characteristics is achieved.

Top 2. Tikkurila Facade Silicon

Rating (2021): 4.57

57 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, OZON

Best protection against moisture The paint contains silicone. It reliably protects facades and plinths from rainwater and splashes. At the same time, despite being completely sealed, the walls can “breathe,” which is very important, especially in a humid climate.

• Characteristics

  Average price: 1280 rub.

• Country: Finland
• Coverage type: deep matte
• Type: silicone-modified acrylic
• Smell: weak
• Consumption: 4-8 m2/l
• Drying: 2 hours
• Volume: 2.7 l

Excellent paint for exterior use from a Finnish brand. According to reviews from craftsmen and buyers, it has all the necessary qualities - durability, durability and aesthetics. The mixture is not afraid of rain, snow or sun. Reliably protects concrete facades and plinths from destruction, and metal structures from corrosion. Thanks to silicone additives, moisture does not penetrate inside and the base remains dry and intact. The manufacturer gives a large official guarantee of 12 years. Reviews note that the coating actually lasts a very long time, does not deform and does not fade even in less than favorable climates. The only downside is the rather high consumption.

Advantages and disadvantages

• 12 year warranty
• Protects against weather, UV rays and corrosion
• Silicone additives increase water repellency
• Contains antifungal substances
• Dries quickly

• Uneconomical

See also:

• 10 best types of facade paints

Surface preparation

The preliminary stage before painting the house is to prepare them for further work.

It is carried out as follows:

1. The first step is to level the surface of the walls . They should not have visible bumps, various dents or any other defects. Often a primer is used to achieve a good result.
2. If any section of the wall is damaged by mold or fungus has formed on it, then it must be cleaned using a stiff brush and treated with a special composition that has antiseptic properties. Then, if necessary, level the surface.
3. The last step in preparing the walls is to clean them of dirt and dust particles. To carry out this activity, it is better to use a soap solution or plain water. After thoroughly washing the entire surface of the walls, you need to give them time to dry completely.
4. After the preparatory stage, the surface is thoroughly primed.

CAREFULLY!

You cannot start painting the facade without waiting for the walls to completely dry after the preparatory work . Also, painting should not be carried out in weather conditions with high humidity.

The best paints for interior work

When working indoors, it is important that the paint is environmentally friendly and safe, so it is better to consider water-based options. Their main advantage is that they do not smell either during application or when drying. If you want to paint the walls and ceiling, then pay attention to consumption, hiding power and decorative properties. For flooring compounds, it is important to consider resistance to abrasion and mechanical damage. If you are choosing a mixture for the bathroom or kitchen, then take a closer look at washable and waterproof products.

Tinting

The paint produced by Tikkurila requires tinting . To do this, you can use a special color design program, thanks to which you can easily identify the desired combination of paste pigments. Such pastes are added to the base paint.

Tinting can be done with almost any composition. Through the use of tinting pastes, it is possible to obtain 15,000 different shades , which, if necessary, can be reproduced exactly.

For tinting paints intended for facade work, pastes with markings are used:

• VT;
• MK;
• ZK.

You can transport tinting using special equipment, or with your own hands. To independently obtain the required tone and color of the composition, you can use the following recommendations:

• First, prepare several plastic containers;
• then pour 100 ml of base paint into one of the containers;
• after this, they begin to gradually add pigment drop by drop . If it is necessary to obtain a rather complex color, then it is necessary to use a combination of several pigments;
• in the process of creating color, you should definitely record both the exact amount of base paint that is used in the process and the amount of pigment paste;

NOTE!

For each such combination, it is necessary to indicate the result that is obtained after mixing.

• after each addition of pigmented paste, it is necessary to thoroughly stir the entire composition;
• it is necessary to add color until the desired result is achieved;
• After the required color is obtained in the volume taken for testing, you can begin to create it in the main container of the paint and varnish composition. First you need to calculate the required amount of pigment.

Style and design

Before starting renovations, every person in the street wants to create a unique and stylish design in their apartment. Using tikkurila paint, you have endless possibilities in creating a stylish interior. You can experiment with the choice:

1. Color range of shades;
2. Gloss levels;
3. The structure of the material.

Additionally, it is possible to create drawings and special effects. If the design you created is outdated or tired, you can easily update it. Interesting design solutions and the latest ideas from the Tikkurila company will help you. They offer ideas on how to paint:

• The hallway, for example: by giving the ceiling an original and bold color, it will shine with newness.
• Living room - painting it in light colors with the addition of a black fragment.
• Bedroom in monochrome tone.
• Paint the nursery like a real jungle.
• Kitchen in retro style.
• Cabinet in a perky one-off color.
• Furniture: bright children's bed.
• Country house - paint with dark wood paint.
• Wallpaper.

Wallpaper for painting

Paintable wallpaper will help you create a stylish design. They differ in material and texture. Difference in materials:

• Glass wallpaper - moisture-resistant, durable, fire-resistant;
• Non-woven – with a finished pattern;
• Vinyl.

Painting process

Having selected suitable climatic conditions for finishing work using Tikkurila paint and varnish composition, you can begin the process of painting the building. Painting can be done with a brush or roller . For those who have experience working with a spray gun, there is an opportunity to use it.

The painting process is divided into several stages:

• Having chosen a suitable tool for painting, a certain amount of the prepared composition is poured into a special container;
• then, having dipped the tool into the coloring composition, they begin to apply it to the surface of the wall of the house;
• It’s better to start the process from the top. Gradually, avoiding smudges and unpainted areas, paint is applied to the entire surface of the facade of the house;
• It is best to stick to the minimum possible layer of paint when applying the composition. This will ensure uniform drying and good adhesion to the base wall material;
• After the paint has been applied to the entire facade, it is necessary to leave the work for the time necessary for the surface to dry completely . The approximate amount of time required for this can be found by reading the Tikkuril paint instructions;
• after the specified period, begin staining again . In this case, it is best to distribute the composition randomly - this will allow you to achieve the most uniform layer.

How to paint with Tikkurila

To obtain a high-quality result, the company recommends choosing paint that matches the type of wall. It is also useful to determine the paint consumption in advance (by the area of ​​the facade) and plan the work for a favorable, dry and warm period.

Surface preparation

The surface of the facade is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the technical specification for the selected paint. The first step is leveling the surface. To avoid problems with painting, the facade is cleaned of dust and dirt (water or soap solution will do). After complete drying, the facade is primed; this helps get rid of defects - small irregularities, scratches and damage. Areas with mold are given special attention. Such fragments are cleaned with a stiff brush and treated with an antiseptic, and after drying they are also leveled with a primer.

Tinting

To paint the facade, you can use ready-made paints from the main color palette. But often a special, rare shade is needed. It is selected from the company’s catalog, which contains thousands of shades, and is obtained by tinting.

Tinting, the process of obtaining paint of the chosen shade, is most conveniently carried out in a store, using Tikkurila tinting equipment. The program calculates the proportions of the main paint and additional pigment (one or a combination of several). The paints are mixed until completely homogeneous, and the customer receives exactly the desired shade.

The tinting operation can be carried out manually, for which the desired color is first obtained on a sample of the base paint, gradually adding pigments to it and fixing the proportions. If the color that needs to be obtained includes a combination of several pigments, manual mixing cannot always obtain the desired shade and then accurately reproduce it.

Painting process

Painting should be carried out in accordance with the instructions placed on the paint can; painting includes the following steps:

• Selecting a tool. This could be a brush or roller. If there is a large amount of work to be done, it is beneficial to use a spray gun. Don't forget about safety glasses and gloves.
• The paint is applied using the methods specified in the specification. Before starting work, part of the composition is poured into a smaller container; this will help keep the rest of the paint from drying out.
• Painting is carried out carefully and carefully. Each wall is painted without long breaks; otherwise streaks will appear on the surface.
• The paint is spread in a thin layer. In this case, the brush or roller is moved with vertical, horizontal and diagonal movements alternately.
• Re-painting is carried out after the first layer has completely dried.
• During breaks, the tools are wrapped in plastic so that the paint does not dry out.

The determining conditions for long-term and flawless service of the facade are careful preparation of the surface and the choice of appropriate paint. The Tikkurila company offers products for each stage of repair work - not only a variety of protective and decorative coatings, but also preparations for painting and priming of facade walls, which improve the adhesion of the finishing layer.

How much does it take?

Before you buy paint, you need to roughly estimate how much it will be spent on a particular job. To do this you need:

• understand how many layers will be applied to the surface;
• remember that the matte version costs less than the decorative one;
• do not forget that light colors are consumed faster than dark counterparts;
• choose how the paint will be applied (after all, using a roller or brush implies different consumption of material).

Tikkuril paint consumption on average fluctuates around 120-130 mg per m². If a person needs to paint a room, for example, 25 m², then for this he will need two cans of three liters each.

Peculiarities

The Tikkurila brand has been around for over 130 years, so we can say that the quality characteristics of the products have been tested over decades of active use.

There are several main advantages of Tikkurila varnishes:

• Complete security. When producing these paints, only environmentally friendly components are selected (wax, vegetable oil, natural pigments). When painting wall coverings, this fact is very important, since the material is most often used for work inside the house.
• This material does not cause allergies. It will ensure excellent interaction between the painted coating and the external environment. The air in a painted room remains quite humid and comfortable.
• Enviable service life. Tikkurila paints provide the best protection for wall surfaces from various natural influences: UV radiation, high humidity, seasonal temperature changes.
• Stunning brightness and zero burn-in effect. You can get acquainted with a huge selection of paints of different colors, suitable for different coatings: concrete, wood, metal.
• Availability of an integrated approach when choosing materials of a given brand. When choosing Tikkurila paint, you can purchase other products from this manufacturer, which will help to properly prepare walls for painting.

Speaking about the disadvantages of this popular paint, we can note only one disadvantage - it is a fairly high price.

Harmony

Tikkurila Harmony is a latex acrylate paint, has good durability and has a velvety matte texture. It can be painted with equal success:

1. — Plastered,
2. - Putty,
3. — Plasterboard,
4. — Concrete walls.

The main application of Symphony is painting walls, but the brand is often used for painting ceilings in residential premises. The main requirement is normal humidity, so the paint is not suitable for the bath, but just right for the bedroom and nursery.

Material consumption depends on the degree of absorption of the surface. On walls with low absorbency, the consumption is 7–9 m2 per liter; when painting surfaces with high absorbency, the consumption increases to 12 m2 per liter of paint.

Harmony is available in containers ranging from 0.9 to 18 liters, and the initial drying time is only 30 minutes. The layers are applied at intervals of 1–2 hours, the painted surface can be subjected to wet cleaning, since the paint meets ISO wet friction resistance class 2. Thermal resistance of the material is 85ºС, ISO 4211-3, if the walls are painted using a spray gun, then a nozzle of 0.017″–0.021″ should be used.

Tikkurila (Finland)

The Finnish concern Tikkurila is one of the recognized leaders and today its history spans more than 150 years of development. The company's products are distinguished by their diversity and consistent quality. Most of the paint and varnish compositions belong to the Premium class, which is noted at international exhibitions. Materials for coating and protecting external and internal surfaces are being developed on an ongoing basis. Particular attention is paid to the safety of the compositions; lines of compositions are produced for wooden and stone surfaces with minimal impact on the ecology of premises and the environment. The products are supplied in various volumes, each package is supplied with detailed instructions for use.

The advantages of this manufacturer's products include the following:

• There are no restrictions on the use of compositions - the environmental component of paints has been proven by numerous international tests;
• High vapor permeability - for each type of composition the manufacturer indicates its own values;
• Resistance to stains - paintwork does not require special care and can be cleaned with ordinary water;
• Resistance to ultraviolet radiation - paints do not change their color for a long time, remaining rich and bright;
• Selecting a color is necessary - the manufacturer was one of the first to offer consumers the opportunity to independently select a color using the supplied pigments.

The only drawback of the Tikkurila brand is the price.
Unfortunately, the use of innovative compositions does not reduce the cost of products, but in terms of cost/quality ratio, the concern's products clearly outperform their competitors. Characteristics of Tikkurila compositions for wooden surfaces

Tikkurila has developed a separate line of paints for stone and concrete:
Characteristics of Tikkurila paints for stone facades

In this video you can see an example of painting a wooden facade with Tikkurila paint: