Acrylic is a universal, quick-drying material for painting on almost any type of surface: canvas, wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, metal, etc. Acrylic paints are easy to use, have excellent brightness, which allows you to create a variety of effects and visual textures of varying complexity .
Acrylic is loved by both experienced artists and beginners. The paint is popular among animators; its rich colors and absence of harmful components allow it to be used at public events, for competitions or in master classes. Let's take a closer look at the properties and use of acrylic paints for painting.
Composition and scope
In repair and construction work, acrylic paints occupy a special place. They have advantages over varnish paints in such aspects as:
- Almost complete absence of odor.
- The paint layer dries quickly enough
- The color palette has a very wide choice; when using acrylic paints, you can achieve a very bright manifestation of the required shade.
- These paints are very durable. And so the composition of acrylic paints is as safe as possible for the environment.
- By choosing acrylic paints as the basis for use in repairs, you can save a lot, as this type has a very budget option for repairs.
What are acrylic paints used for?
They are used for creativity. Such paints are common in children's art and in the work of needlewomen. Often mothers of children offer acrylic paints for their first drawings. Because they are safer to use than other paints, because small children can happily get their colorful fingers dirty. To avoid an allergic reaction in a child, it is necessary to regulate this process, but playing with acrylic paints is practically the safest of all types of paints. Skilled needlewomen also use acrylic in their creative designs. This can be painting wooden toys, painting dolls, and also when working with leather and fabric. Art lovers create beautiful paintings. This is the most versatile type of paint in painting, because they are very easy to use, the lights are obedient and dry quickly.
Acrylic is suitable for painting on many surfaces. Many problems in creativity are solved with these paints. If you need to get an individual tone or mix tones, the paint can be diluted with water. In this state you can draw on metal, wood, canvas, cardboard, paper and even fabric. As for choosing a brush for painting with acrylic paints, the optimal choice would be in favor of synthetic fibers. Some novice painting enthusiasts do not know that acrylic paints can be used in the same way as oil paints; they can be used to paint in thick layers, that is, to give relief to the intended drawing. What is very important is that there is a separate type of painting called “Acrylic”.
The water-based paint makes it possible to create several outlines in different tones in one brush stroke. This can be achieved by diluting acrylic with water. These types of nail manicures are also popular in the modern world. In the field of manicure services, acrylic manicure is gaining popularity. Such paints differ slightly in composition from artistic paints, but they are practically the same. It became possible to paint entire compositions on nails in an unusual style for people. Flowers painted with acrylic have a peculiar lightness, femininity and tenderness.
Acrylic paints offer shades that no other paint can offer. For example, in the acrylic line there are rainbow and fluorescent paints. Such shades can no longer be found in water- and oil-based paints.
"Watercolor" acrylic technique.
By diluting acrylic with a small amount of water and an acrylic binder, you can get paint that looks like transparent watercolor. Alternatively, you can use various additives that give acrylic paints the consistency of watercolors, while maintaining color saturation.
Comparison with watercolors: 1. Acrylic paint becomes waterproof after drying, which makes further painting possible without destroying the previous layer. 2. For the same reason, there is no need to place an acrylic painting behind glass. For additional protection, it is recommended to use special varnishes that can be removed when the surface becomes dirty.
Using acrylic paints in home renovations. Their features.
What is acrylic paint used for when renovating a home? The most common option for their use is in painting walls for children's areas. The properties of the paint allow you to maintain environmental friendliness, beauty and comfort. Environmentally safe is the most important reason to use these particular paints; not a single element is used for production that can destroy the environmentally friendly layer or harm human health. No less important is the fact that acrylic is fireproof and contains no flammable components. This fall is important for painting children's areas and areas located near fire or heating elements.
Using acrylic paint is beneficial for saving time in repairs, as it dries very quickly. It will take 1-3 hours for the paint layer to harden.
If the design project is intended to create an extraordinary interior, such paints will provide a huge selection of palettes. This will allow you to make a corsac in a unique range. If children go to see a rainbow in their room, then with acrylic paints this will be done very easily and quickly. An important difference between acrylic and other paints is the ease of washing off paint from hands and objects to be painted.
The properties of the paint include the fact that its film layer does not block the penetration of air through the surface of the paint. If the walls or partitions are made of wood for environmentally friendly purposes, then by covering the walls with such paint the air will not stagnate in the room, but the paint layer will remain moisture resistant.
Acrylic paint is resistant to UV radiation, moisture and mechanical damage, this makes it possible to carry out repairs using acrylic not only in children's areas, but also for finishing facades, also in any microclimate.
This type of paint can be applied to almost any type of surface, with the exception of some types of plastic.
In construction and repair work, paints on two bases are most often used, these are:
- Organic solvents. The advantages of this base are that they are more suitable for finishing work on facades. You can work with such paints from -20 to +30 degrees. This makes it possible to paint elements in almost any weather. A durable, elastic layer is created on the surface of such paints, allowing air to pass through it, but at the same time acrylic retains moisture. An integral advantage is the use of this paint in the treatment of wooden coatings, as it protects the wood from fungi and mold.
- On a water-dispersion basis. This composition is more suitable for carrying out repair and finishing work indoors. This is an environmentally friendly option for treating walls and surfaces. The water base is environmentally friendly. If you need to paint the ceiling, it is better to use matte acrylic paints. For rooms with high humidity, it is recommended to use paints with a glossy effect.
Why are acrylic paints used when working with metal?
In painting metal materials, acrylic paints occupy a leading position; unlike their analogues, they have a fairly competitive price, and the paints have a high level of adhesion to surfaces made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Another distinctive aspect from analogues is that acrylic paint for metal is more durable when used to coat products.
Previously, acrylic paints were used to cover concrete surfaces, but as a result of improvements in composition, acrylic began to be used more often to coat metal surfaces. The key point in this decision was resistance to seasonal temperature changes. This phenomenon does not cause cracking on the paint surface and the decorative qualities of acrylic are preserved for many years.
Metal has the properties of being prone to corrosion, that is, rust. This became the reason for the development of a universal acrylic paint composition that prevents corrosion after coating. Metal treated with acrylic paint does not rust, the paint layer is not damaged.
In addition to excellent adhesion to the metal surface and prevention of corrosion, acrylic paint forms an excellent film surface. This film withstands temperature changes and physical changes in the metal surface in tension and compression. This is a very important quality of acrylic paints since metal tends to change its physical state, as a rule, this is linear expansion, under the influence of temperature changes from minus to plus and vice versa.
Other distinguishing features of water-dispersion paints are their resistance to fire and the absence of pungent odors. For the same reason, when working on metal, there is no need to wear protective clothing against caustic fumes, which are used when working with nitro paints. Such properties of acrylic paints make it possible to work with metal products for oil and gas storage facilities, gas stations, containers for containing flammable liquids or materials.
Paint is often used to paint cars. Due to its properties, it is ideal for car treatment. Its basis is organic compounds. To use acrylic in car painting, you must first lay a special primer over the entire surface. This primer will help the paint protect the car from corrosion and improve adhesion to the metal surface. To use paint on metal, it is necessary to apply it in several layers for a more saturated shade, but given its drying speed, this will not take much time. This applies to the use of paint in industrial use; for painting metal yourself, you can use paint in aerosol cans.
The best manufacturers
The market for paints and varnishes is led by manufacturers who take into account the needs of the modern consumer, and also monitor how the properties of modern finishing materials change. Product catalogs are updated annually.
"Tex"
“Tex” is a brand that has been a leader in the domestic Russian market for 20 years. The company produces antiseptic bases, tinting pastes, decorative coatings and traditional acrylic mixtures.
“Tex” is responsible for the quality of the compositions, guarantees the durability of the coating, and offers consumers a wide range of colors.
The company is engaged in turnkey interior design, providing specialist services in selecting colors and technical characteristics of paint.
Dulux
A British brand that has been on the market since 1926. It is the world's largest manufacturer of acrylic synthetic varnishes and paints. The company's products meet international quality standards; coatings and related materials are sold in 120 countries.
Tikkurila
Finnish company that produces all types of paint and varnish products. The paints are distinguished by the presence of a wide range of colors, durability and guaranteed quality. Water-based acrylic paints from Tikkuril are produced on the basis of high quality acrylic resins. Acrylic paints are characterized by increased moisture resistance and elasticity.
Caparol
A German brand with a long history. Production of the compounds began in 1936. Since then, the brand has annually increased the number of sales and launched materials that meet modern requirements. Tinting mixtures for alkyd paints are produced in plastic tubes of various sizes. This innovative approach has been accepted and approved by consumers around the world.
Sniezka
A manufacturer from Ukraine, supplying acrylic paint to the world market under the “eco-product” label. The paints are safe for humans and suitable for decorating interior spaces and painting interior items. “Snowball” paints are distinguished by the presence of a varied range of calm light tones, created by mixing numerous shades.
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How to work with acrylic paints on metal surfaces?
When working with acrylic paints, some special conditions must be observed in order for the paint to perform its functions correctly. If we are talking about coating any metal product. The surface must be treated initially. To treat the surface, you need to use a degreaser; this will help remove grease stains that resist adhesion of the paint to the surface due to oily elements. A degreaser can remove small particles of dust or dirt from the surface, which will allow you to carry out high-quality work on metal coating. Then you need to apply a primer and pay attention to the properties of the metal being coated; if it is a moisture-absorbing type, then the primer should be laid in several layers. Then you need to check the thickness of the acrylic paint composition. If necessary, mono dilute acrylic with water or solvents. The work is carried out at 10 degrees Celsius. After finishing painting the product, it is necessary to clean the working tools from the paint so as not to spoil them.
The key to high-quality and durable repairs lies at the core.
To do this, it is necessary to approach the choice of materials with full responsibility. There are a huge number of suppliers selling acrylic paints on the modern market. There are plenty to choose from. Production of YAZLM paints The Yaroslavl plant of paints and varnishes consistently produces the highest quality acrylic paints, in a variety of tubes, buckets and other containers that are convenient for the consumer. Experienced specialists will help you choose the required type of acrylic paint in a short time, and will also introduce you to the characteristics of the chosen product. Return to list
Budget options for beginners
For beginners in painting and children, professional artists recommend purchasing inexpensive acrylic sets for learning. Among Russian manufacturers there are options for high-quality and affordable products.
Pearlescent paints Ray
The set includes 12 pastel colors with a pearlescent effect. Each comes in a jar with a screw cap. Recommended for use on surfaces: wood, plaster, paper, ceramics, cardboard. After drying, the color remains stable.
The set is suitable for children, novice artists and hobbyists. They are affordable, not thick, and dry well. The line includes sets with fluorescent effect, matte and metallic paints.
Price - from 326 rub. on OZON
set of acrylic paints Pearlescent paints Ray 12 colors
Advantages:
- light texture;
- good adhesion;
- affordable price.
Flaws:
- No.
Acrylic Art, "TAIR"
The set contains a palette of 12 colors - semi-gloss, professional paints. The thick consistency allows you to create three-dimensional paintings without additional materials. Different colors can be mixed with each other, diluted with water or acrylic varnish.
After drying, the painting becomes water-resistant and has a high degree of light fastness. Manufacturer: Tair (St. Petersburg).
Price - from 900 rub. on the website tairtd.ru
set of acrylic paints Acrylic-Art, “TAIR
Advantages:
- weather resistance;
- elastic and durable layer;
- good adhesion.
Flaws:
- No.
