Glazing decorative paint and its use

Glazing decorative paint and its use

For most builders and all other people who have painted wood surfaces at least once in their life, this type of material is known as glaze paint.

For those who are just starting to use wooden products in household or professional activities, this article will be useful. You will learn about the main benefits of a glazing color and how it is used.

It should be noted that it is the glazing coating that helps the wood to maintain its original appearance for a long time, and also increases the service life of wooden products.

Basic information

Glazing of wood surfaces is carried out using special coloring compounds.

The materials used are required to give the wood a natural shine, increase its characteristics of the operational type, darken the base color and reduce the relief of the painted surface.

The action of such compositions is aimed at:

Protection of wood from aggressive environmental influences.

Protection from ultraviolet rays, as well as temperature anomalies.

Creation of a protective layer against the appearance of fungal diseases and mold on the surface of the tree.

Glazing paints and varnishes, which are intended for wood, not only help to protect the wood coating, but also give it a beautiful and natural appearance.

What you need to know about glazing compositions

Glazing paints and varnishes are used both in the exterior and interior decoration of wooden walls (or buildings made of other materials with the addition of wooden decorative inserts ). Distinctive features of such paints and varnishes are the following:

They have a high degree of resistance to temperature changes.
Compositions, which are intended for the external method of wall decoration, are distinguished by a high degree of resistance to moisture.
The glazed compound for exterior finishing is usually frost-resistant.

For the exterior type of finishing of wood products, a glazing synthetic impregnation (alkyd-urethane or polyurethane) is best suited.

Another rather important point will be that the compositions for exterior decoration cannot be used inside the building due to their own toxicity. Such coloring agents are strictly prohibited in children's rooms and bedrooms.

Advantages of glazing

The main advantages of glazing wood may include the following:

Resistance to moisture, and also protection against exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Dirt-repelling properties, and also a small amount of dust formation.
No smudges on the surface.
Coating durability.
Ease of staining and quick drying of the product.

Please note that compared to other colorants, the glazing agent has the fastest drying rate. On average, it takes 3-4 hours to dry.

Varieties of materials

Today on sale you can find several varieties of glazing materials that are intended for wood.

Among them we single out:

Lucky.
Paints.
Antiseptics.

Each of the varieties of compositions has its own purpose and properties. Varnishes and paints perform not only a protective, but also a decorative function.

The glazing antiseptic composition is designed to protect wood from fungal colonies, mold and the appearance of small insects, including bugs. Such material is made from a modified resin compound, an alkyd additive, various types of oils that are required to achieve an antiseptic effect.

Varnishes and paints

Glazing decorative paint is a translucent composition, which is intended for covering wooden and other surfaces, and also to ensure their protective effect ...

It is a truly versatile product because it can be used as a topcoat over plaster or even as a decorative coating.

Paints and varnishes for glazing can be used:

For outdoor use.

For interior work.

The second group of materials includes oil and acrylic paints and varnishes, and they also do not have a pronounced aroma. The compositions that are intended for the external type of finish include materials based on a synthetic compound (alkyd-urethane and polyurethane).

Among the rather popular products for internal work, VGT paints and varnishes can be distinguished - they completely lack any synthetic aroma.

KGT paints and varnishes are environmentally friendly and can be used even in a children's room. In the case of painting even and smooth surfaces with such a material, a homogeneous layer of the most different colors is obtained (you can make smooth play of colors, reproduce the most unusual design ideas, draw up drawings). When painting walls with a textured surface, the paint and varnish material gives the wood a uniform texture and shine. On the surface of the plaster, it further emphasizes the relief and bulk of the surface.

The paints can be applied on even or even textured surfaces.

But painting with your own hands requires experience in painting work. As for the varnish, this composition is intended to create a topcoat, it is used exclusively for the outdoor type of work, since it is not capable of being environmentally friendly. The glazing lacquer composition is semi-matte, matte and even glossy with a characteristic gloss.

Antiseptics

There are usually two types of antiseptics of this modification:

Diluted antiseptics - they contain compounds organic type and a huge amount of water (they have an increased degree of elasticity).
Antiseptics, which differ in the degree of gloss - they can be matte, glossy and semi-gloss. Matte antiseptic has a fast drying rate and a beautiful finish, semi-gloss has a natural shine with an excellent hiding result, and glossy options take the longest to dry, but at the same time leave a recognizable shine on the surface.

Please note that for maximum effect, glazing antiseptics are best applied immediately after completion of construction work (there should be a glazing thin coating of 2-3 layers).

Painting with glazing paintwork

Let's talk about painting.

Preparation of the surface

Before applying the glazing agent, the surface must be prepared:

Thoroughly clean the surface from the accumulated old layer of paint and varnish material and accumulated dirt.
To do this, use a building hair dryer and a spatula. If the old coating will be difficult to remove, and also use coarse sandpaper or abrasive wheels.
If there are irregularities or cracks on the surface, apply a thin layer of putty mixture to level the area and more evenly apply the paint and varnish material.
Substrate should be treated with a degreaser and solvent to remove grease stains and dirt residues. As a result, you should have a clean and level surface.

Now let's talk directly about the application.

Glaze application

The glaze paint for wood must be used. Before painting, the surface should be divided into several even parts with an area of no more than one square meter. The paint and varnish material should be applied with a soft sponge, brush or special mitt, which can be bought at the same store as the formulations themselves. The strokes should be broad, pointing in different directions, and the movements should be smooth.

It is forbidden to carry out painting work at a high level of humidity, and even at temperatures above +10 and below +30 degrees.