With so many flooring options to choose from, wood floors continue to be popular among homeowners. In fact, it is difficult to find a better, cheaper and more environmentally friendly material; in addition, wood performs excellent heat and sound insulation functions, looks great in any design and can last more than 50 years.
Place | Name | Characteristics in the rating |
The best paints for wood floors |
1 | Betolux Aqua Tikkurila | Best drying speed |
2 | ArmorSeal Sherwin Williams | Excellent hiding power. Lifetime Warranty |
Mizar Rezolux Profi-52 | Parameters similar to analogues, 4 times more expensive | |
3 | Acrylic enamel “Profi” VD-AK-1179 | The best ratio of price and quality |
4 | PF-266 Lakra | The most popular |
5 | Drevopol Krasko | Formula 3 in 1. Excellent decorative properties |
The Best Paints for Concrete Floors |
1 | Drylok Latex Concrete Floor Paint | The most wear-resistant |
2 | Teknofloor Teknos | Economical consumption |
3 | ROYAL Porch&Floor Ace Paint | The best line of paints from ACE Paint. GREEN WISE Certificate |
4 | Enamel “Profi” Tex | Versatility of use |
5 | Aquastrong BytKhim | The most wear-resistant coating. Easy to apply |
On the other hand, without the correct finishing treatment, fiberboard or wood on the floor will not justify even a tenth of the tasks assigned to it. If they are not covered with paint or the paint is chosen incorrectly, the wooden floor will not withstand the variability of temperature and humidity conditions and will undergo rapid destruction.
It is equally important to protect the concrete surface with paint. It is characterized by high porosity, which during the operation of the floor leads to increased wear and dust formation. Considering that concrete floors today are installed not only in industrial and commercial buildings, but also in home workshops, storage rooms and on verandas, the choice of coating should also be approached thoroughly.
What types of paints can be used to protect the above surfaces? There are several of them, and each option has its pros and cons:
- acrylic - moisture and temperature resistant, non-toxic, wear-resistant, but more expensive than other paintwork materials;
- alkyd oil ones are the most affordable, easy to apply and create a reliable barrier against moisture penetration, but they have a pungent odor and take a long time to dry;
- alkyd enamel - in terms of performance they are considered better than oil ones, since they dry faster and are easier to maintain, but are still toxic and fire hazardous;
- epoxy - very durable, resistant to abrasion and chemicals, retains the same color for a long time, the downside is that they are presented in a narrow palette of shades and require mixing immediately before painting;
- rubber ones are not cheap, but they have proven themselves in operation, as they form an elastic layer on the floor that is resistant to UV radiation, shock and abrasion, has no unpleasant odor and is very economical.
The modern range of paintwork coatings is very rich, and it is difficult for the average buyer to understand it. We have created a rating in which we selected the best paints in their group. They have earned maximum positive feedback from customers for several key characteristics: efficiency, wear resistance, safety and drying speed.
MITZAR REZOLUX PROFI-52
Parameters similar to analogues, 4 times more expensive Country: Russia Average price in the city: 1,317 rubles. (6 kg)
The Russian company has been producing paint and varnish materials for 12 years. Specializes, among other things, in coating materials for extreme operating conditions. The company's products are used at hundreds of sensitive facilities and complex industries, including coating the surface and underwater parts of military and civilian ships of the United Shipbuilding Corporation state holding. Mitsar is a regular supplier of paints and varnishes for enterprises within the framework of the State Defense Order, which means compliance with increased requirements and - always - the lowest price among competitors.
“Mizar Rezolux Profi-52” belongs to the new generation of enamels, as it is practically odorless and has replaced outdated and strong-smelling alkyd materials. , one of the largest developers in Russia, actively uses Rezolux Profi-52 for painting staircases and common areas in houses. The price per 1 kg is 212 rubles, which is almost 4 times less than that of other manufacturers with higher performance qualities.
Enamel PF-266 for floor “Prestige Premium” Golden-brown Wear-resistant-glossy - reviews
Faith
What a pity that we didn’t read your review earlier, ruined a beautiful wooden floor with this paint and now we can’t imagine what to do. After 3 days it becomes sticky, when it is stated that it dries quickly for 6 hours. Everything is stained and stained. They advised me to wipe it with water and vinegar, but it didn’t help, but it became clear that it was difficult to wash and everything was slowing down. In general, it’s not paint, but a scam.
MashaMarusya
https://otzovik.com/review_6913611.html
Advantages:
No.
Flaws:
Beautiful promises. But in reality, the paint has a strong chemical smell, takes an indecently long time to dry, has an uneven coating, is difficult to clean, and has no shine.
Greetings! I continue the topic of renovating an old house. New housing is, of course, good, but still, in the old houses (not apartments) that the parents themselves built, there is such a soul that you don’t want to radically redo anything here. You are afraid that this reverent feeling of the “family nest” will slip away. Therefore, here we are only refreshing the interior decoration and slightly modernizing it (plumbing and sewerage, and with them all the ensuing benefits). At the same time, we try not to disturb the rustic style. I already wrote a review on how to quickly finish whitewashed, crooked walls. It came down to the floors. And our floors are wooden, real, made of strong wide boards. Which don’t even creak anywhere, although the house is over 50 years old. It's time to give these wooden floors a more presentable look, that is, simply paint them. My husband went to get the paint. I bought the first thing I came across in the store. In response to my timid comments that you should read... about paint. He answered confidently - he didn’t choose a cow, well, paint and paint. It's a simple matter, open it and paint it. So, floor enamel “Prestige Premium” PF-266. Wear-resistant, glossy. Indeed, the characteristics are what you need, why not buy them? And even with some innovative technologies, absolutely super! The topic states that the paint is golden-brown, but ours is red-brown, I think there is no difference, as they say, changing the color does not change the result. The paint is exactly the same tone as shown on the lid, without distortion. Price 240 rubles. The paint is fresh - production date July 2018. Well, it’s a simple matter, let’s start painting. My husband was rolling up the floor with a fur roller. The photo below shows that the floors were in very poor condition. The first coating made me happy, all the blackness was painted over! On the kitchen veranda the floor was still unpainted. Here the enamel also adhered wonderfully, even better. I was very pleased with the definition of paint as “increased abrasion resistance.” This meant that we wouldn’t be painting here any time soon! Or maybe you won’t have to anymore? Will our children paint already? This is how we reasoned when we saw that the paint was exactly the same as what my father painted the corridor between the veranda and the kitchen. Below are the remains of old paint and a layer of fresh paint. Forty-five years later, exactly. It was then that a veranda was added to the main kitchen and the hallway was painted. I think the manufacturer is the same, since the paint is local, coming from the Rostov region. I will return to the manufacturer at the end. In the meantime, we continue to rejoice, the veranda is being transformed. The kitchen has been painted for the second time, the paint is drying, only the path to the refrigerator remains. While I was happy, my husband felt sick. I inhaled too much and had a headache. In reality, the paint turned out to be thermonuclear with a very chemical smell. I’m always in the yard, in the air, and I don’t even know it. And my dear one painted and was silent, did not want to admit that paint is different... Therefore, ATTENTION! I don’t recommend using this paint in your apartment! Or be sure to paint in a respirator and then leave the room. Very poisonous paint. And then there were only disappointments. One day has passed, the second has passed... The paint is NOT drying! Moreover, whitish bald spots appeared. They didn’t paint over even the third time. Sadness. As a result, the paint noticeably stuck on the third day! We didn’t wait any longer, rolled everything up one more time, opened the windows and drove off to the sea to Blagoveshchenskaya. I don’t know how long it dried out there, but after a week we were walking normally. The smell has also almost completely disappeared. Let's forget about it. Live and be happy. But it doesn't work. The paint doesn't wash well! Below for comparison at the top of the photo is the old paint in the house and the fresh paint on the veranda. That old one shines, it’s really glossy, it’s easy to clean and leaves no marks. And fresh paint washes terribly, as if it can’t be washed. And where is the promised gloss? Where's the shine? And traces of bare feet remain. Is it noticeable? The paint dries with such marks, it’s just irritation. I really love real wooden floors, these are the only ones left in the villages. I love walking barefoot and feeling the warmth of wood. Even cork floors do not provide such sensations. But it turns out that this feeling of comfort also depends on the paint! It’s not that pleasant to walk on this paint; it’s rough, as if the floors haven’t been washed for a hundred years, even though I wash them every day. And as you can see, the floors don't even look freshly painted... dark stains in some places, whitish in others. No uniform coverage, no shine. In general, the manufacturer’s promises that their paint “will satisfy even the most demanding buyer” is just a bluff. We are far from the most demanding, but we say NO to paint a thousand times! I do not recommend this popular brand of paint and varnish products called “Prestige” to anyone. After these prestigious innovative technologies, we have only one way out - buy good paint and repaint everything. So that it would be pleasant to walk, easy to wash, and look freshly painted. That’s why we threw half a can of paint (there were two) anywhere. Fortunately, in an old house with a large estate there is always something to paint. This is how we got a “firefighter” bench for household needs. And the fireman’s chair, which you can no longer sit on, has become painfully flimsy. Now the chair is visible, everyone knows that it is not for “sitting”, but for auxiliary purposes. For example, to collect zucchini)) Well, as for my husband’s first words: paint and paint, paint for yourself and paint. Now he agreed that paint can be bad or good)) Next time we’ll look at the reviews first, I don’t want to repaint it a third time. Regarding the assessment. For all indicators I give two points, for quality - only “terrible”. And I only give durability a four, since after forty-five years the previous paint had not all peeled off, even in the most trafficked area. And I have no doubt that this is the same productive base. The enterprise just passed into the hands of another individual entrepreneur, who came up with beautiful promises and introduced his own “innovative technologies” into the production that had been worked out for years, most likely for the purpose of saving money, which only worsened the final product. Please note that these are only my subjective thoughts and do not claim to be facts. Thank you for your attention. Good luck and quality shopping.
Features and Specifications
Enamel PF-266 (GOST 6465-76) is made on the basis of alkyd varnish. It combines with solvent, fillers and pigments. Speaking from a chemical point of view, enamel is nothing more than a suspension of pigments and additives in pentaphthalic varnish. Dryers, modifying additives and solvents are added to it. Thanks to various additives, protective and decorative properties are provided.
The product is distinguished by its meager range of colors. This significantly narrows the scope of use. Paint consumption ranges from 150 to 180 grams per layer on an area of 1 m2. The consumption depends on the color of the enamel.
After applying the enamel, the surface becomes smooth and uniform, free of inclusions. And it also shines. The gloss of the film is at least 50-57%.
Technical characteristics of PF-266 enamel are as follows:
- Viscosity at 20 degrees ranges from 70 to 100.
- The degree of periterium is no more than 40%.
- An undried layer of enamel covers the base at the rate of 80 g/m2.
- At 20 degrees, drying time reaches 24 hours.
- The strength of the film even when struck is 30 cm.
- Abrasion resistance reaches 0.25 kg/µm.
- When bending, the elasticity is 1 mm.
- Adhesion of the composition to the base materials is determined as 1 point.
These are the main characteristics of PF-266 enamel. The resulting coating is smooth and shiny. It is moisture resistant, resistant to mechanical damage and abrasion. Withstands temperature changes ranging from minus 40 to plus 60 degrees.
Preparing enamel for application
The use of enamel is permissible only after preparatory work has been carried out. It is necessary to first prepare both the paint itself and the surface to be treated.
Preparation of PF-266 enamel for use consists of the following activities:
- Open the lid and remove the film that forms on the surface of the composition.
- Mix the enamel thoroughly. To do this, you can use a drill with a special attachment. The composition must be homogeneous.
- If necessary, dilute the enamel with a solvent. As the latter, you can use white spirit, turpentine or RS-2 solvent. It is permissible to add no more than 10% solvent.
- After mixing, the composition must be filtered. For this, use ordinary gauze.
At this point, the preparation of the enamel is completed, the composition is ready for use.
Application of enamel
After preliminary preparation of PF-266 enamel and the surface to be treated, you can begin painting. To apply the composition, use a paint brush or roller with medium bristles. Can be applied by spraying. Painting is carried out in two layers. To form a more reliable coating, 3 layers can be applied. It takes about 24 hours for the enamel applied in 2 layers to dry.
In order to comply with safety precautions when working with enamel, it is necessary to use PPE: respirators, gloves. After completing the painting work, the room must be ventilated to avoid toxic poisoning. In addition, it is necessary to remember that the composition is highly flammable. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid direct contact of the product with fire.
Tools needed for painting
The solution can be applied with a wide brush, roller or pneumatic spray gun.
The choice depends on personal preference, but a sprayer will require more solution (and this is an extra expense).
If you choose a brush, you will spend more time on the work. Painting with a roller is faster and more economical.
When using a spray gun, you need to make a thinner consistency (if you need to paint large sheets). For smaller parts, a roller or brush is suitable (mainly for thin gates).
You need to work quickly with the spray gun - fill the container with the solution as soon as it runs out, and treat the surface without stopping so that the mixture does not have time to dry.
The second layer must be applied after the first has dried (in a day).
You can paint with aerosols, but they are much more expensive, although they are convenient to use.
Working with a brush on metal is the most unprofitable - drops of paint flow down, stains remain, and more material is wasted. The advantage of the brush is that it will fit into all the cracks and cover all the hard-to-reach places.
The best choice is a roller. The layer is applied evenly and not much paint is wasted.
After cleaning the structure from dirt, apply a thin layer of primer to the part (the surface must be dry). It is better to treat with 2-3 layers of soil mixture.