Various imitations with painted decor. Decorative wall painting

Is it possible to do decorative painting of walls with your own hands? Of course, this is a completely affordable way to update and decorate the interior. To perform this task, almost any paint and varnish materials intended for interior decoration premises.

There are also many ways, and new ones appear almost every day. And tools for decoration can be purchased at a construction supermarket or made from improvised materials.

Paint roller

Wall decor is most often done using this particular tool. The effect obtained when painting depends on which nozzle is used in the work. The decorating nozzle is made from different materials:

sponge, foam rubber,
faux or natural fur,
rubber based materials,
plastic, cellophane
different types of fabrics.

Standard option

A roller is a very simple tool consisting of a handle, a cylinder that can be changed into different “coats,” and a holder made of metal. Often, for convenience, the paint roller is additionally equipped with a telescopic handle; This device makes it possible to paint ceilings and upper sections of walls without climbing a stepladder.

Zoning by shades

The easiest way to decorate is to create a series of plain surfaces. Zoning (dividing the surface when painting into sections different colors) is produced using masking tape, which allows you to make the boundaries between zones perfectly smooth.

Creating patterns using a roller

To apply a pattern to the walls or ceiling, paint the walls with a roller with a pattern. A special nozzle leaves a colored imprint on the surface. To apply the ornament efficiently, you need at least a little experience. It is quite possible to master this skill in short term, which will allow you to combine different types of paint, combine nozzles in your work various configurations and carry out quite complex design decisions.

How to apply a design with a patterned roller. Video

"Author" tool

Rollers for decorative painting of walls can be equipped with textured devices of our own production. Options:

wrap the cylinder tightly with a thick textured rope;
tie together several long pieces of fabric of different densities and tie the resulting blank around a roller cylinder so that the knots “look” outward;
an unusual shaped print can be created by simply sewing pieces of sponge or foam rubber, hard and soft fur, braid, as well as fragments of other materials, the use of which seems interesting, to an ordinary “fur coat”.

Important: this entire “constructor” must be attached in such a way that its parts do not create splashes, that is, it is undesirable to have elements that are too long or voluminous. The surface of the roller, despite its texture, must be more or less uniform so that no streaks or gaps form on the wall to be painted.

Such bold experiments often lead to wonderful results, but before painting the main wall, it is better to test the resulting tool on a piece of cardboard or plywood to ensure the quality of the print.

Painting process

To decorate the walls with a figured coating, you will have to use at least two shades decorative paint: basic and the one with which the ornament itself is applied directly.

You can paint the main color in a darker tone and put a pattern on top light color, or vice versa. The main thing is to maintain relative contrast so that the shades do not merge. Staining is carried out as follows:

The surface is carefully prepared, that is, cleaned and leveled, if necessary (in any case, it must be perfectly clean and level). To solve the last problem, use regular and finishing putties, as well as sandpaper.
The walls are treated with a primer to create strong adhesion (adhesion coloring material with the surface), as well as for the purpose of more economical consumption of decorative coating.
A base coat of paint is applied to a completely dry base. At the beginning of this stage you will have to work with a brush to paint over the joints, corners and other hard to reach places, bypass sockets and switches. The remaining area is treated with a roller, moving from top to bottom, and alternating vertical and horizontal movements to thoroughly paint the entire surface.
When the first layer is completely dry, they begin the most interesting part - working with a curly nozzle. A steady hand is important here, because you need to act carefully and accurately. Having practiced beforehand, you can be sure of success. The roller is rolled from top to bottom, carefully combining each new strip with the previous one (there should be no overlaps).

Sometimes the resulting dried surface is also treated with a transparent varnish to give the coating strength and extend its service life.

Working with a patterned roller on texture paint. Video

Alternative methods of decorative painting

In addition to working with a paint roller, there are other methods for creating beautiful patterns on the surface. For this, various devices and decorative compositions are used.

Stencils

In stores specializing in the sale finishing materials, you can always purchase stencils, with which it is very easy to apply a pattern of any complexity to the walls. To implement your own ideas, you can make this device yourself. You will need suitable material, for example:

sheet of thin plastic,
dense polyethylene film,
rubber based material.

Important: the stencil must have good moisture-resistant properties, otherwise the design will turn out blurry due to soggy edges.

The invented ornament is drawn with a pencil or bright chalk on a clean piece of the selected material, and unnecessary pieces are carefully cut out using scissors with thin tips. The resulting stencil must be tested to ensure good quality drawing and eliminate possible errors.

Working with a stencil

The device is applied to a pre-painted and dried surface in a base tone and securely fixed (this work is best done in tandem with an assistant who will press the stencil against the wall). Carefully paint its surface with a paint roller or brush.

Crucial moment: disconnecting the matrix from the base. This must be done quickly and carefully to prevent the still wet paint from smearing.

In this way, the entire wall or its individual sections are processed in accordance with the creative idea.

An example of drawing a picture using a stencil. Video

Unusual coloring compositions

The building materials market offers the modern consumer a wide selection of paints and varnishes:

fluorescent paints that glow in ultraviolet light,
luminescent compounds that absorb and accumulate daylight to release it into dark time days,
coatings with the effect of velvet, mother-of-pearl, brocade and marble,
paints with fillers in the form of small pebbles or natural shell chips, multi-colored glitter and flakes.

A surface painted with one of these materials looks very stylish and unusual. These coatings can last up to 10 years.

Decorative painting of walls can be done using very unusual methods. For example, use the following materials as a tool for drawing:

a piece of foam rubber or sponge,
crumpled piece of fabric
crumpled sheet of paper.

These simple devices they simply dip into the coloring composition, remove its excess and “print” an arbitrary pattern on the surface on top of a previously applied and dried base tone. The resulting pattern creates a textured effect for the coating, an imitation of marble or natural porous stone, walls made of coral, and in general gives a result that is not only no worse, but sometimes even more interesting than rollers for decorative painting of walls.

One of the solutions for creating original interior is also a decorative paint for walls, of which there are many types, and its combination with unusual methods of application is exciting and generally not burdensome in financially creative process, but it will require time and imagination.

Decorative painting of walls with your own hands is original solution, which allows you to completely transform the interior of the room. Exist various techniques, allowing you to create completely customized surfaces. You can invite craftsmen to perform such work, but the cost of the process will significantly affect the repair budget. Therefore, if you strictly follow all the nuances, you can do everything yourself.

First of all, you need to understand that paint for special decoration is different from standard options. Its use makes it possible to obtain non-standard visual effects. But with some effort and skill, you can get an unusual result, even using standard options.

Currently, the most popular materials are:

Mother of pearl. The surface becomes like silk: depending on the angle of illumination, color shades change.
Velvet. A fine fraction of different colors is specially added to their composition. Due to this, it is possible to obtain visual depth and also create a soft velvet effect.
Mosaic. They can only be applied using a spray gun. Receipt decorative surface occurs due to the fact that the smallest bubbles, falling on the treated area, spread, forming a kind of textured inclusions. It is this method that allows you to most accurately imitate granite.

There are many more different options that contain special inclusions that give a certain effect. There are also special textured paints (glazes and enamels) that perform their role perfectly.

If you work on the “cheap and cheerful” principle, then any widely available variety of product is suitable for use.

VIDEO: Creating a silk or velvet effect using decorative paint (master class)

Application of decorative paint

The technology for applying decorative paint begins with the usual preparation, which is typical for all finishing and decorative materials.

Preparation process

The surface is completely cleaned of old coating.
The walls are leveled using putty (after impregnation with soil), there should be no defects. It is a mistake to think that decorative coating will hide all imperfections. Sometimes it happens that they become even more noticeable.
The last stage of preparation involves applying a primer, which is used to treat all areas.

On preparatory stage it is necessary to provide protection for furniture, windows, doors and other items from damage. This can be easily avoided if everything is securely covered with plastic wrap.

Advice! If possible, everything that is not involved in the work is removed from the premises. This will not only protect interior items, but will also significantly facilitate the technological process.

Tools and devices are prepared separately:

brushes and roller;
a special device to obtain the desired texture;
tray or any other container convenient for use;
protective clothing, gloves and glasses.

Tools and devices that may be needed for decorative painting of walls

You can create almost any decorative element with your own hands, but to facilitate the process, the most unusual options are used. For example, a simple film can give the surface a relief similar to stone.

Decorative painting technology

Decorative painting of walls can be divided into two: technological processes: simple and complex. But their general structure is almost the same. It lies in the fact that the work uses light and dark shades. Initially, the main color is applied, and then, after drying, the second tone is applied.

Decorative painting of walls involves applying two or more colors after a certain period of time, using a special technique

On a note! Choosing the right moment for this procedure is considered a special skill. If you process it in such a way that the finishing layer mixes with the previous one, but not completely, but to form a conditional boundary, then the effect will exceed all expectations.

A simple technique for obtaining a decorative coating

For this, both simple and special coloring compositions are used.

The most popular options for applying decorative coatings:

1. Using a stencil.

Considered the most in a simple way. It can be purchased at hardware store or make it yourself. Working with adhesive templates is especially fast. They are glued to the selected area, the roller or brush is soaked in the solution to prevent drips. The composition is applied evenly.

An interesting result can be achieved if you use a spray gun. In this case, the stencil must be made of hard material; it is not glued to the wall, but is kept at some distance. The drawing turns out blurry. This method is suitable when the base has not yet dried.

2. Use.

Stores sell special devices for obtaining decorative textures. The technology is that the tool is impregnated with paint and passed over the surface. The stripes should have different directions and not be too long. You cannot create boundaries, so you must capture each previous area.

On a note! It is quite possible for anyone to make such a roller on their own. To do this, just wrap the cylinder with a cloth with knots.

VIDEO: How to apply decorative paint to walls using a texture roller

3. Using a brush.

There are two options for using this device for decoration:

The first method is to process the main shade with a different color. Strokes are made in different directions. The main thing is that the instrument is not too wet.
The second method will require endurance. Two layers are applied to the walls: main and finishing. The second one is allowed to dry a little. With a brush with stiff bristles, begin to make movements from top to bottom along the entire height. The result is stripes with the primary color showing through. This method can be used for one shade.

A simple, but no less popular device can be a foam sponge, which seems to be used to stamp the walls.

Complex technique for obtaining decorative coating

Complex options are distinguished by the fact that their implementation requires experience, which will allow you not to spoil the surface being painted, and this is quite easy to do.

1. Imitation of marble coating.

Painting “marbled” requires special care.

The main shade is applied to the walls. Colors are selected close to natural materials. Without waiting for it to dry, apply a new shade using a wide brush. Movements should be directed in different directions, but not too chaotic.

The colors are mixed together. Using a thin brush, arbitrary boundaries are formed. Finally, the paint is heavily diluted and some areas are blotted with a sponge to create a “haze” effect.

Marbled painting

On a note! An excellent result can be obtained even with a simple water-based composition.

2. Spray technology.

The method is quite troublesome, but very original. For work it is better to use acrylic-based solutions. The coating is absolutely unique. The peculiarity of this option is that the base is sprayed with a different shade. This is done using a brush, the tip of which is slightly moistened with the composition. By choosing the desired distance, different coverage areas are obtained. But if you overdo it, then too much of it will be painted, and everything will blend together.

Although decorative painting of walls is not the easiest procedure, it will be an excellent solution in terms of decoration.

Original decorative painting of walls can quickly transform any room - residential or non-residential. A huge variety of dyes, textures, color combinations, application methods will allow you to decorate your apartment, a private house, an office in accordance with your own ideas of beauty, and the costs will be relatively low.

Advantages of decorative paints

Dyes, a finishing material intended for wall decoration, have many positive qualities:

they retain good quality for a relatively long time appearance– many times more than simple plaster, wallpaper;
in stores and construction markets there is a huge selection of colors and effects;
there are no joints on the painted surface - it is covered with an even layer of pigment;
due to its high water resistance, the material is suitable for kitchen walls and bathrooms;
the use of a water-based composition creates an environmentally friendly coating without allergic does not emit toxins, which is important when decorating a nursery;
if you want to repaint the room, it is not at all necessary to remove the previous layer;
coloring compositions fit perfectly on plasterboard, plastered, concrete, wooden, OSB board walls.

The main thing that is required from a decorative wall covering is its uniform application.

Types of decorative paints

The decorative dye contains various additives, has a consistency thicker than ordinary dye, and creates a very unusual design, and the appearance of the coating depends on the thickness of the application. Such compositions are divided into two main types: for external and interior work. Based on the type of film-forming component, four groups are distinguished: acrylic, water-based, latex, and alkyd. They can be used to paint not only walls, but also ceilings, doors, and individual decorative elements.

If you have no or minimal painting experience, you should not take on complex patterns, starting with the simplest ones.

Acrylic

This type is the most popular, belongs to the water-dispersion type, invented in the mid-twentieth century. The composition contains acrylic resin, which creates a coating of high strength, elasticity, polymer emulsion, and pigment. Coloring matter long time retains color, but for rooms where there is high humidity, this material is not used. It is easy to apply and dries in about thirty to forty minutes. Some varieties are used for artistic painting of the walls of any rooms, building facades, and are sold both in 0.5-4.5 kg jars and in the form of aerosols in cans.

Latex

Latex dyes are created on a water-dispersion basis and contain rubber, which forms an elastic, very durable film coating that is resistant to exposure to sunlight and water. There are no harmful “chemicals” in them, so the material is suitable even for a children’s bedroom, any interior spaces that do not have sudden temperature changes or strong drafts. Available in three types: glossy, matte, semi-matte.
The dye is easily applied to any base - the film is very elastic, it beautifully follows the surface topography. The coating is vapor-permeable, durable, and inexpensive. It should only be applied to a perfectly flat surface.

Before painting, it is advisable to treat the surface with antifungal agents.

Water-based

It is classified as water-dispersible and contains pigments, polymers, and water. The coating is moisture resistant - when water gets on such a wall, it evaporates and does not penetrate inside. The composition is completely non-toxic, fireproof, fits well on any surface except varnished and adhesive, has virtually no odor, and is not suitable for covering walls in damp rooms or overly smooth surfaces. Easy to apply with a brush, roller, spray gun, drying time depends on humidity and room temperature - on average 3-24 hours.

Alkyd, oil

Used to protect surfaces in rooms where there are high temperatures, high humidity. The composition contains alkyd resins that increase the service life of the coating. Saturated color saved for a long time, but when applied and dried, the paint smells strongly and unpleasantly. Since alkyd resins can be harmful to human health, these compositions are used exclusively for exterior finishing or in non-residential, well-ventilated spaces.

Oil contains drying oil, pigment, and fillers. The following are used as pigments:

soot;
graphite powder;
white (zinc, lead, titanium);
iron salts;
oxides of lead, cobalt, etc.

Oil compositions are applied in a thin, even layer, avoiding drips that spoil the appearance. An excessively thick layer takes a long time to dry and looks worse.

Silicone

The paint is durable, moisture-resistant, heat-resistant, convenient to apply with a spray or brush, suitable for interior, external works, there is a huge variety of colors. It is not suitable for concrete surfaces, it is highly consumed on wooden surfaces, and is relatively expensive. There are two groups - protective emulsions and primers.

They are created on the basis of “liquid glass” with ethyl silicate and polymers. Suitable for finishing facades and any interior spaces. The material is very durable; zinc and aluminum pigments are often added to it, giving the coating anti-corrosion properties. For greater thickness, the composition includes chalk, mica, talc, etc.

These compositions are used for all kinds of surfaces - cement, limestone, plastered, brick. Completely unsuitable for all types of plastic, natural wood, some types of artificial stone. There are two varieties - silicone-silicate and silicate-dispersion.

How to prepare walls for painting

When a wall is painted for the first time, its surface needs to be gradually prepared for this design. What exactly do they do:

remove old finishes;
prime the plane;
cover up various flaws;
putty, polish irregularities;
prime again;
wait until the putty is completely dry.

Upon completion of the preparatory work, the wall is completely ready for decorative painting.

Cramped rooms with an area of three to six square meters that do not have windows (such as a hallway, a bathroom) should not be painted in excessively cold, dark colors. It is also advisable to avoid large, bright designs - such a room will look very small.

Necessary materials, tools

To paint the walls of a room you will need approximately the following set of tools:

rollers;
sponges;
tray;
spatulas - steel, plastic, rubber, serrated;
hard brushes;
sandpaper;
stencils – if you need to depict a clear pattern;
a mixer or a special attachment for a drill - for stirring;
masking tape - to protect areas that are not planned to be painted.

Before starting work, you should think about what kind of effect you plan to get, so as not to buy a bunch of unnecessary tools.

Application methods

Professional decorative paints are expensive, so cheaper analogues are often used, which, when used properly, create equally beautiful decor. There are many examples of coloring - these are “ star dust" and "crumpled leather", "silk effect" and "pearl effect", "ombre" and the effect of an underpainted surface, Venetian plaster and stippling, the use of stencils and special tape.

It is not advisable to use more than two or three contrasting colors in one room - this greatly overloads the interior, especially in small rooms.

Using stencils

A stencil is an original way to quickly transform any room, as well as:

visually change the shape of the room;
“refresh” the interior;
organize a niche;
“hide” the doorway;
mask the imperfections of the painted plane.

If you use a homemade stencil with an image that is repeated on textiles, the design of the room will become complete, and you don’t have to be an artist for this.
Stencils are distinguished by methods of applying paints:

single-color - one dye is used;
multicolor – two or more colors are used;
volumetric - a kind of bas-relief is formed on the wall, two to three mm high;
reverse - paint the space around the picture.

There are disposable and reusable options. The stencil is made by hand or ordered from specialists with any desired design. The most popular are plant and floral motifs, stylized animal figures, regular geometric figures, plot abstractions, monograms and meanders.

Paint is applied through a stencil using brushes, a roller, a foam swab, or a spray bottle.

This option is used for both walls and ceilings. If you use gold or silver paint on a dark background, the design will look more elegant.
How it's done:

the wall is painted in the desired color or several at once;
dip the brush into the paint and squeeze it out lightly;
after that it is bent in the opposite direction so that splashes of dye fall on the surface to be painted - here it is also possible to use two or three or more different colors.

For work it is better to use a hard brush.

Stippling - the effect of aging

At this method The finishing of the wall looks like it’s “shabby”, shabby, very old, for this reason it:

painted in the desired color;
an acrylic layer is applied on top to obtain contrast;
covered with colored glaze that matches the painted wall;
smooth the glaze over the wall as evenly as possible using a flat brush;
with a round-shaped paint brush, they randomly touch different places, which gives the surface an antique effect.

The method also has a disadvantage: in the presence of multiple bulges, “pits”, they all become noticeable to the naked eye.

The decoration is very suits styles loft, art-believe.

The result of painting looks as if the walls of the room are covered with leather, which looks very impressive in an office, study, or various expensive interiors– Baroque, Empire, classical.
The finishing goes like this:

the surface is pre-prepared;
the walls are covered with paint containing latex;
the glaze is mixed with latex paint, but the tone is chosen a little darker than the main one;
a small area of the wall is covered with the mixture described above, a suede brush, previously soaked in water, wrung out, is applied with light touches over the still wet surface, creating smooth decorative stains, removing excess in places;
when there are lines that are very noticeable, they are blotted with wet suede, cut into pieces, creating a semblance of a surface covered with leather.

A beautiful coating is done step by step and requires some time:

you will need pearlescent glaze, acrylic primer, vinyl dye in two shades;
take a paper square from decorative material, a fragment of the wall is smeared to fit its size;
the leaf is crumpled, applied to the plane, after which it must be smoothed, making a “crumpled” coating;
Use similar pieces to completely process the entire wall.

Venetian plaster effect

This option is one of the most decorative. It is used in Art Deco, classical, Gothic, etc. interiors. To create a “Venetian”, do the following:

latex paint is poured into a wide bowl;
Pigment for paints is sprinkled from one edge, stirring gently with a stick - dark and light parts will come out;
use a spatula to take a lighter dye and apply it like plaster;
then a dark composition is applied, part of the wall is covered;
when dark and light fragments are obtained, they are carefully smeared with a spatula on the surface from side to side so that it turns out beautifully;
At the end, the surface is sanded with fine sandpaper and rubbed with wax.

Every day, painting walls is becoming more and more popular, displacing the wallpaper we are used to. Decorative painting of walls in an apartment with your own hands will give you the opportunity to change your interior beyond recognition, making it elegant and unique. Thanks to various devices For repairs, the surface can be made either smooth with a velvet effect or with a variety of textures.

So, with the help of available products on the surface of the walls, you can imitate wrinkled leather, create the effect of Venetian plaster, and artificially age the coating. There is a huge selection of paints and varnishes available in specialized stores for decorating walls. Depending on the component composition there are paints: on water based, alkyd and silicate.

Water based paints

Today, water-based formulations are most often used. Due to their positive properties, they are used much more often than other types. Thus, among water-based compositions, a distinction is made between emulsion and dispersed ones. Among them are the following types:

Water-based;
Silicone;
Acrylic;
Latex.

The main advantages of such paints are as follows:

They do not have a strong odor during repairs and after drying;
Dries quickly;
The ability to make absolutely any color and shade;
Easy to use;
Vapor permeable.

This type of material is distinguished by its versatility. Special components make it resistant to mechanical stress and abrasion. Due to various fillers such as quartz or marble chips, you can achieve different surface textures: imitation sand, silk or glossy shine.

Water-based paints

Such coloring compositions are the most affordable. This makes them the most widely used. The main condition for using these materials is painting walls that are not exposed to water and are not susceptible to friction. It can be applied to plaster, putty and wallpaper for painting. This mixture is sold colorless, but the desired color can be made using pigments.

Silicone paints

Silicone-based paints are a water-dispersed composition. They have a number of advantages and are almost universal. Silicone compounds have excellent coverage. Paint applied in two layers can even hide small cracks on the surface. After painting, a smooth film is formed on the surface, which protects the walls from abrasion; makes them practically waterproof.

Acrylic compounds

Today, acrylic paints occupy a leading position among coating materials. Used for painting surfaces made of any materials: wood, brick, plasterboard, concrete. The color range of these compositions is striking in its diversity. Using acrylic paints, the surface can be made glossy, matte or pearlescent. They differ in that they dry quickly, have virtually no pungent odor, and are relatively resistant to moisture. All these characteristics allow the use of acrylic-based paints and varnishes for children's rooms, hallways, and bathrooms.

Decorative painting of walls (video)

Latex painting materials

The most expensive water-based paint There is a composition based on latex. The high price is understandable excellent characteristics, which this type of paintwork material has. Their main advantage is the absolute water resistance of the treated surface. Therefore, latex paints are used for wet areas: kitchens, bathrooms and shower rooms. With their help you can disguise small defects and cracks. Among the disadvantages is that it burns out quickly.

Alkyd compositions

The solvent for such paints is gasoline, turpentine, and white spirit. Therefore, dyeing is accompanied by a strong solvent odor, which is very toxic. Thanks to alkyd resins, the paint is easy to use, very durable after drying, resistant to sun rays and temperature changes. But at the same time, it does not have a long service life - it quickly fades, acquiring a yellow coating.

Silicate compounds

In paints based on silicates, the main component is the so-called “ liquid glass" This composition makes the surface particularly durable. According to the level of vapor permeability silicate paints are in first place among other types of coatings. Special additives prevent the formation of mold and mildew, so the painted surface is not afraid of high humidity.

Preparing for painting

Do-it-yourself decorative painting of walls is a simple process, but it still has its own secrets and features. Therefore, the first stage of our work will be preparation the necessary tool. So, for coloring we need:

Paint container;
Rollers;
Cysts of different sizes;
Foam sponges;
Rags.
Gloves.

The next stage is preparing the walls for painting. Perhaps the main condition for decorating with paint is the absolute evenness of the surface. So, if there are large cracks and irregularities, you first need to putty and prime them. And only after the solution has completely dried should you begin to apply paint.

We create a decorative coating with our own hands

There are many unusual ways applying decorative paint to walls with your own hands. To create drawings on the wall, you can use various stencils that are available in stores, or you can do it yourself by cutting out any patterns on a sheet of cardboard. To paint in this way, apply the main tone of paint to the wall. And after it dries, we apply the stencil to the wall and paint it either with an aerosol or with rollers and a brush.

One way to make the interior of your home look sophisticated and luxurious is to paint the walls with a Venetian plaster effect. For this finishing option, in addition to the basic shades, you will need mother of pearl. This pigment can be purchased at paint stores.

This decorating method involves applying a base color as a base, followed by a second shade. It is better to use latex paint. Then, using a plastic spatula, we make chaotic stains, thus as if mixing two shades.

To decorate the walls of, say, a work office, or you are a follower of a business style in the interior, you can create a coating that imitates genuine leather. For this, latex paint of a beige or light brown shade, glaze and a shade darker than the main one are suitable.

Apply the main tone to the wall. Then mix the glaze and a darker shade and, using a damp suede brush, apply the resulting composition to the coating, making small streaks.

A piece of paper will help us achieve the effect of wrinkled skin. It needs to be rolled into a tube and crushed. Then we apply it to the painted wall and smooth it out, thereby making careless drawings on the paint.
Now we can find it on sale big choice textured rollers with different patterns on the working surface. In order not to spend money on these devices, we will make such a tool ourselves. We wrap a piece of fabric around the roller and fix it. We use two or more shades of paintwork. In this way we imitate structural plaster.
We will help you create the effect of a coating that has aged over time. acrylic paint, glaze, wide brush and brush. Apply the glaze to the base-painted surface, smoothing it with a brush. Then, using a brush, we make chaotic strokes over the entire surface.

Today, people are increasingly striving to furnish their homes in an original way, avoiding platitudes and cliches. In this sense, decorative painting of walls is quite interesting solution: manages to create incredible textures, artistic images and color combinations. The shops are replete with goods for every taste. Therefore, without special troubles You can decorate your interior stylishly, even without professional design training.

The work surface needs to be cleaned. Often marks remain on the walls old paint, whitewash, wallpaper paste. They all have different chemical composition, substances interact with each other differently, and if you still want to repaint the walls, this may negatively affect the final result.

Preparing the surface for painting

In some cases, previously pasted wallpaper cannot be removed from the wall - then it is advisable to use alkyd primer paint. It is recommended to dilute it with white alcohol in a ratio of 1 to 3, mix thoroughly, and apply to problematic areas of the walls.

Another important point concerns the removal of dirt, oil and grease stains, fungus (fungal damage is typical for rooms in old buildings, as well as in conditions of high humidity). Treat oil stains with acetone or pure gasoline. Just apply a little onto a dry, lint-free cloth and wipe the areas where you see grease-containing dirt.

Examine the wall for old cracks. Most likely, they will also be found. Prime the cracks with as dense a substance as possible, preferably finely dispersed and with high adhesion. The most common materials are cement or gypsum, or a mixture of both. Apply the solution by first moistening the cracked areas with water (this way you will maximize the adhesion of the “native” material old wall and primers).

Which paint to choose

It’s useful to start choosing paint long before you get into the process. It is not very wise to grab the first thing that comes to hand from the store counter at the very last moment. In addition, you definitely need to try the properties of the purchased paint somewhere in a separate place.

What is it for:

see how it dries (does it leave cracks, quickly or slowly, does it change its original color);
find out whether the paint will emit a pungent odor (sometimes manufacturers write that the paint is neutral, but in fact it turns out that the paint contains sharp-smelling fractions - for living rooms this is unacceptable);
make sure that the paint consumption corresponds to that indicated on the packaging ( given value very conditional, because you can never determine with absolute accuracy how thick a layer you apply and how much substance will be used per unit square area).

Attention! When buying a product in a store, do not forget to look at the manufacturing and expiration dates so as not to buy expired paint with changed characteristics.

It should be noted that decoration through painting can be done in two ways:

using special textured paint (the option is more expensive, since such paint has a high price, although it is worth it!);
using regular wall paint, but combining different colors (in the form of stencils, patterns).

The consistency of wall paints is quite liquid. When applied, no lumps, grooves or sagging remain. Painting is usually carried out in several layers. The exception is the use of a spray bottle. With its help, it is possible to evenly paint every centimeter, but in most cases it is necessary to handmade. A brush and roller are your tools.

Attention! Apply paint only to a completely dry surface - after all cleaning, priming, etc. Otherwise, you will be left with imperfections after the new paint dries.

Maintain uniformity in the speed and amount of paint applied. Start with those sections of the wall where you plan to place wall furniture in the future, hang a panel or a carpet, where there is minimal illumination.

This is necessary so that possible defects are not as noticeable as in the most central places. Apply each subsequent layer after the previous one has completely dried.

Attention! Apply the very last, final layer in the direction of the light rays falling on the surface.

Decoration

Buy stencils at the store or make your own. Suitable material:

thin sheet plastic;
a piece of thin linoleum;
thick oilcloth, etc.

The point is that the shape does not collapse after several movements with a roller or brush. If this is not taken care of in advance, the edges of the form will become uneven and the applied design will have blurry outlines.

Stardust effect

A simple and at the same time interesting design technique: “speckles” of paint of a different color are applied to the dried surface. To do this, you need to take a rough brush with hard bristles, dip it in the paint, squeeze it thoroughly, and only then “spray” it in the right place: bend the bristles in the opposite direction, and then release it. Practice somewhere else beforehand to get the quality you need.

The decoration turns out to be very original when you paint the walls in a single color, but in different colors - individual areas or different walls the same room. Perhaps these will be large rhombuses or squares, stripes, circles, stains. Draw a design on paper in advance and act based on the picture.

Aging effect

Another name is stippling. Apply a glaze of a contrasting color to a plain surface. Use a wide flat brush for this. Without waiting for it all to dry, touch the surface repeatedly with the same coarse brush (or take a coarse brush round shape). Spread the “touches” either completely over the entire surface or zonally. As a result, an original texture is formed, and traces of brush marks will not be visible.

Attention! The same can be done not with a brush, but with a rough, dry sponge. The main thing is that the mechanical intervention is performed in a certain given style (the same nature of touches, their more or less uniform frequency).

Chaos pattern effect or abstraction

Make a simple roller coated with “torn” material. It will help you apply fine wall paint so that random shapes appear on the walls. Naturally, the applied layer should differ in color from the main one.

Video - Applying an abstract pattern with a torn roller

You will need:

acrylic primer;
vinyl paint in two shades;
pearlescent azure;
decorative paper.

The procedure is priming and painting, applying paper and crumpling it, painting again, removing excess paint from the folds of the “skin”.

Video - Decorative painting of walls with a wrinkled leather effect

Applying textured paint

By characteristics textured paint very close to textured plaster. But the paint is thinner, and therefore more flexible. Its use gives a stunning effect - exquisite surfaces that will delight the eye with exclusive decor for a long time.

What gives rise to the relief:

You can further refine the coating as follows. After drying, apply to the base layer with a soft brush. regular paint a contrasting shade, not everywhere, but in some places - you get an original, chic decor. Some craftsmen even use not one, but two or three contrasting colors, applying them in a special cascading manner. If you want the same thing, be sure to train in advance, because without skill it’s unlikely to succeed.

Advantages of textured paints

The industry of modern finishing materials provides the widest field for bold experimentation. You are not limited in anything, and you do not need to undergo special training or acquire any specific skills. A relief paint application and experimental courage in artistic painting are enough.

Although textured paints are more expensive than regular “smooth” ones, they have a number of undeniable advantages:

Such a wonderful product is ready for use, and even the most untrained decorator can work with it.