Painting lining inside a house: what to paint, choice of paint, options, photo

Painted lining is rarely used in urban interiors; it is sometimes used as cladding for loggias or balconies. In private buildings, painted panels are used much more often, because they look very harmonious in country interiors. Varieties of this design will be discussed below.

About the need to process the lining

Many people sincerely believe that walls covered with wood panels are beautiful in their natural appearance and do not require additional processing. Knowledgeable people have several reasonable objections to this; they indicate the need to protect sheathed walls from the following factors:

Actions of ultraviolet radiation . If a wall covered with clapboard is regularly exposed to sunlight, over time the wood will darken and the walls in the room will begin to look different.
Color changes . If the ventilation system in the house is poor, the air begins to stagnate. In places of high humidity, microorganisms develop and wooden lining may turn blue.
Damage to the structure . In a room with excess humidity, wood easily harbors pests and mold; this causes rotting and destruction of the finishing layer.
Mechanical damage . A layer of paint and varnish will absorb scratches and impacts and will not spoil the beauty of the walls.
From fire . It is considered reasonable and prudent to protect wooden surfaces from the rapid spread of flame.

Unprotected lining is an easy target for destructive factors. Source drewinwest.com
Sometimes owners think about changing the interior. Lining can be easily updated - there are dozens of coating options and hundreds of shades that make it possible to make familiar rooms unrecognizable.

There is no clear answer to the question of how to paint wooden panels inside a country house. The choice is determined by the goals - whether the owners only want to protect wooden walls, refresh tarnished surfaces or radically change the color. Materials suitable for processing lining can be divided into two types: protective and decorative.

Apply paint

To get started we will need several brushes of different sizes. The one that is wider will become the main one. We will use the narrow one as needed. Apply the paint in a loose layer, starting from the top edge. Then let it dry.

Next, we repeat the painting procedure and again leave the lining until completely dry.

We paint the surface for the third time, the final layer involves light and smooth movements. When the coating has dried, the work can be considered completed.

Protective compounds

There are many ways to protect a wooden surface from the damaging effects of external factors. The following substances can be used to protect the panel covering:

Fire retardants . This group of compounds is recommended for use in rooms with wooden walls or coverings. Fire retardant impregnation is not capable of stopping combustion, but can significantly delay the spread of fire. This time will be enough to leave the room and call the fire department, and maybe even handle the fire yourself.

Painted lining is protected from the effects of solar ultraviolet radiation Source rmnt.mirtesen.ru
Fire retardants practically do not change the appearance of the wooden surface, and do not emit harmful substances during operation.

Antiseptics . Products with bactericidal properties are used in the fight against biothreats - they are used as a preventive measure, but they are also effective if fungal infection has already begun. The inconvenience of antiseptic treatment is that it must be repeated periodically, since the compositions tend to evaporate. Recently, complex impregnations have appeared that not only cope with mold and wood-boring beetles, but also perform the functions of varnish and stain. Such “three-in-one” antiseptics create a film on the surface, are more expensive, but additionally protect the lining from moisture and give it an impressive look.
Wood stain . A type of antiseptic impregnation that can penetrate deep into the structure of wooden panels and protect them from unwanted parasitic guests. An additional advantage that makes stain popular is its ability to paint the surface a deep dark color. The downside of the product is that panels soaked in it will appear dull and dirty if you do not apply a layer of varnish on top.

Processing lining with stain Source nastroike.com

Flaxseed oil . It is used both for the production of quick-drying varnishes and drying oils, and as an independent impregnation with valuable qualities. Oil is a natural agent that gives the lining water-repellent properties and makes it insensitive to microorganisms. The oil penetrates deep into the material without creating a film on the surface and allows the wood to breathe. A surface impregnated with linseed oil reveals its texture more clearly and acquires a light tint. Impregnation with linseed oil, although relatively inexpensive, will cost more than treatment with stain or varnish.
Drying oil . There are natural, synthetic and combined drying oils. Every year they are used less and less - this is not the most attractive set of qualities: over time, the surface impregnated with drying oil turns yellow and becomes sticky.
Primer . Before using varnish or paint, the wooden surface is treated with a primer. This base protects the wood from moisture and reduces the consumption of paints and varnishes. The decorative layer is more even and attractive in appearance.

Using a primer improves the quality of the base coating Source dekoriko.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in paints and varnishes.

Bleaches . A group of products that allow you to get rid of stains of various natures that appear on wooden surfaces. Bleach is applied to the problem area and then washed off with water.
Lucky . The varnish has not only protective, but also decorative functions, which is why it is often chosen for treating lining walls and ceilings. One of the best options for indoor use is acrylic varnish. It is usually applied in two layers - the first is transparent, and the second can be tinted. Water-based varnish (aqualak) can create different effects - after using it, the walls become glossy, matte or semi-matte. Aqualak creates a vapor-permeable film on the lining, often with protection from ultraviolet radiation and microorganisms.
Wax . Wax mixtures are a classic product with effective protection. They give the wood a semi-matte shine and serve as a good alternative to varnish. Manufacturers offer hard wax (heat it up before use), as well as liquid and water-based wax (ready-to-use). The wax composition is difficult to distribute evenly, but preliminary application of the primer significantly facilitates this process.

Wax-polished lining is always in fashion Source opora-stroy.ru

Carrying out the procedure

To paint wooden panels, paint or varnish with colors and dyes of different types and compositions is used (how to properly varnish a panel for a long time?). Application techniques and finishing methods depend on the composition of the paintwork material.

Varnish

To paint wooden panels with varnish you will need:

check all existing lining, sort it by color and quality, exclude panels that contain falling knots or other obvious defects;
thorough sanding is carried out until absolutely smooth to the touch is achieved;
if necessary, cover with a special primer or apply the first base layer of varnish, leave each canvas to dry without touching the treated surface;
if an opaque varnish is used, then repeated sanding over the painted layer is necessary;
A second layer of varnish is applied until the color is uniform over the entire area of the canvas, and then dried.

Tip Rejected panels can be used as test panels. On them you can see the type of coating with different numbers of layers, etc.

You can watch how to properly varnish the lining, what tools and techniques to use for this, in the following video:

Dyeing white

To create the desired decorative effect, several coloring techniques are available:

Acrylic pigment primer diluted to 80-100% is applied like a regular varnish. It creates a coating with a long service life, but its price is high.
Polyurethane pigment primer labeled “bleached” or “white” with a dilution of up to 80-100% also provides the desired decorative effect, but over time the color becomes yellow.
Oil with wax - with a single-layer coating requires rubbing with a rag to preserve the wood texture; with a two-layer finish the surface is opaque.
Tinting or staining - often found with the markings “bleached oak”, “frost” and the like. The peculiarity of the finishing is a multi-layer coating with very thin and uniform films. Otherwise, a peeling effect will form on the surface.

These methods provide different shades of white, depending most on the type of wood.

You can learn how to quickly and correctly paint the lining white from this video:

Technicians

For high-quality painting of lamellas, the following rules must be followed:

Dry lining is processed only from the outside, and a wet panel must either be pre-dried or processed on all sides, including the ends. This is especially true for rooms with high humidity.
The coating is applied to each plank separately to achieve an even color over the entire surface and to prevent the appearance of visible boundaries between strokes.
When painting lining that is already installed on the wall, it is difficult to achieve maximum filling of the joints, so you need to choose a special brush.
It is necessary to adhere to the technology recommended by experts for painting tongue-and-groove wooden lamellas.

Attention If the quality of the first layer remains below average, then it must be sanded and primed again. Apply paint only to dry boards. This approach will even out the density over the entire surface of the material to ensure a uniform shade

This approach will even out the density across the entire surface of the material to ensure a uniform shade.

Often they cover surfaces that are already installed on the wall. Therefore, the technology may differ slightly. You need to paint along the board, but with movement from one edge, for example, from one doorway to another. This will provide more even coverage as there will be no wet transitions.

Decorative (covering) products

Decorative means are those that make the color and texture of wood trim invisible. Sometimes they are used to hide a wooden surface that has darkened over time. Decorative options for painting linings inside the house are pleasantly varied; These include the following types of paint and varnish products:

Oil paint . An old, tried-and-true way to protect and refresh a wall is to coat it with oil-based paint, creating a thick, moisture-proof layer. The downside is that the paint takes a long time to dry and has a strong smell. Because of this, it is recommended to carry out the work in the warm season, when the walls are dry and the smell disappears as quickly as possible.
Acrylic (acrylate) paint . In many ways it is a better quality, easier-to-work material than oil-based paint. It does not lose color and shine, creates a waterproof elastic film on the surface that does not violate its integrity during temperature fluctuations. The paint is easy to use - it dries quickly and fades away.

Lining coated with acrylic paint in the interior of the living room Source roomester.ru
Having chosen to paint the lining inside the house with acrylic paint, it would be correct to use it to decorate the walls in the bedroom and nursery - it is absolutely harmless. The only thing that spoils the impression of acrylic paint is its high price.

Acrylic aqualak . An environmentally friendly product that is gaining popularity can simultaneously decorate and protect clapboard walls. The product has a high degree of protection against microorganisms, does not have an unpleasant odor after drying, and when applied goes on smoothly, without marks or streaks. Painting the lining inside the house with acrylic aqualac has its own separate advantage - a wide palette of colors, allowing you to create an original interior.
Alkyd varnish . This type of paint and varnish products is used mainly in rooms that require regular wet cleaning (kitchen, hallway, living room). Colored varnish is resistant to abrasion, while colorless varnish is also resistant to water. Disadvantage: alkyd varnishes take a long time to dry and are expensive.
Decorative glaze . Used as an independent decorative composition. Can be transparent or colored; in both cases, it favorably emphasizes the texture of wooden panels and protects them from moisture.

Why use impregnation?

Some owners have doubts about the need to impregnate wood paneling inside a suburban building. If the boards are not covered, changes will be noticeable on them after some time. With poor ventilation, the lining will appear blue; as a result of intense sunlight, it may become dark gray.

The blueness is explained by the action of microorganisms, which can be gotten rid of with the help of active oxidizing agents, such as chlorine. The procedure is not very easy to perform and is accompanied by the release of an unpleasant odor.

The plaque, which has turned gray from the sun, can be removed by mechanical grinding of the lining, but the positive effect will not last long. It is more advisable to carry out the treatment immediately after finishing, so as not to have problems later.

In addition, the coating transforms the wood and makes the interior special. Lining coated with waterproof impregnation can last longer even in an irregularly heated, damp room.

Painting: features and nuances

Having chosen what to paint the wooden lining inside the house with, they begin the painting process. In order for the result to be of high quality and delight the owners for many years, the following preparatory work must be completed:

Stock up on tools . You will need paint brushes and a tray, the chosen paint material, a roller with interchangeable attachments, a bucket, fine-grained sandpaper and protective gloves.
Clean the surface . The lining is cleaned of dust, dirt, and old coating with a stiff brush or pumice stone, then treated with sandpaper.
Degrease the wood . Treating the surface with an alkaline detergent will improve the adhesion (adhesion) of paint to wood.
Carry out grinding . You can level the surface using pumice, sandpaper or sanding mesh. The defects are first filled with putty, and the resin is removed with a solvent.

Minimum set for painting wooden panels Source sovkalmykia.ru

Pre-treat the lining . A primer is applied, and after it dries, an antiseptic impregnation is applied. The process can be accelerated if you purchase a combination composition that combines both products.
Paint the walls . After waiting for the primer and antiseptic to dry, begin painting. Paint for lining inside the house is applied in two or three layers. The number of layers depends on the selected material and is indicated in the instructions. It is possible to paint wooden panels well before installing them on the walls, but this is not always possible (the procedure requires a large awning or canopy).

How to properly prepare wood?

Before applying paint and varnish composition to wood, it must be prepared.

Drying the panel

On raw wood, the maximum service life of paint and varnish coatings rarely exceeds 2 years, and more often it is even less than 1 year. Therefore, the lamellas must be kept outdoors or indoors, the humidity of which is more than 15% for up to 30-40 days. It is advisable to avoid direct sunlight, which will lead to uneven drying.

Deep penetration antiseptics significantly speed up drying.

You can check the humidity level like this:

cut a square of 0.4x0.4 m from polyethylene;
wrap the panel and secure it tightly with tape;
maintain in this state for a day in room conditions;
measure the moisture content of polyethylene from the inside.

An oilcloth that is wet to the touch indicates that the panels have not dried sufficiently.

Processing of lamellas

If materials are category B, then they must be sanded. To do this, use a power tool or regular wood sandpaper. In this case, the last stage should be carried out with finishing fine-grained sandpaper. This is done to level the surface of the lining in the area of knots, various inclusions, and differences.

Tip You can process the wood after attaching it to the wall with a sander or an abrasive nylon brush.

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Applying primer

The essence of treatment with this composition is the creation of a dense layer on the surface of the wood, which binds dust, eliminates small specks after sanding, and reduces the porosity of the material. Adhesion increases, and paints and varnishes gain stronger adhesion.

An additional advantage will be the fact that after such surface treatment, paint consumption is significantly reduced. Therefore, you can purchase more expensive and high-quality compounds.

The following types of wood primers are used:

based on epoxy resin;
based on silicone and acrylic;
acrylic.

You only need to choose a special composition for interior decoration; for this you need to make sure that the packaging has the appropriate markings.

Useful tips for painting lining

Some subtleties of the workflow will help make the painting better. When processing wooden panels, the following points are taken into account:

reduce the cost of painting . Tinted varnish or oil-wax is more expensive, but the effect of its use will be greater.
Pre-impregnation of the lining should be done on all sides , this will significantly enhance the protective effect.
When working with oil paint, you should take into account its tendency to change color (fading). To prevent color changes from becoming noticeable over time and spoiling the interior, you should choose darker, more saturated shades .
It is better not to paint on a hot day , as the coating will dry too quickly and apply unevenly (spots of varying saturation may remain).
In order for the coating to be uniform in color be stirred periodically during operation .

The coating is applied along the fibers of the lining Source nauka-i-religia.ru

To ensure that the color of the walls is uniform , you can add the color of the finishing material (paint) to the primer.
When choosing a paint composition, total costs are taken into account : not only its cost, but also the recommended number of layers, as well as paint consumption per 1 m².

Colored wax for wood

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oil with hard wax for wood (carnauba), 1 liter from 20 sq.m.
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Choosing a color for painting the lining

Walls lined with clapboard are the backdrop for creating the interior of a country house, so choosing the appropriate shade is a task no less important than choosing the optimal paint and varnish composition. To ensure that the choice of color for wooden panels does not disturb the harmony of the design, the following rules are followed:

For the walls, choose a shade that differs no more than a few tones from the color of the ceiling and floor. Contrasting transitions will harm the overall style (only if the interior is not designed in any of the avant-garde styles).
White color is a classic way to expand a space and make it lighter. It adds elegance to the interior, goes well with other shades and hides surface defects well.

Warm colors are welcome in bedroom design Source bookdifferent.com

In the design of the living room and kitchen light and warm shades look best : cream, peach, brown.
The children's interior allows the use of bright colors (for which high-quality and safe acrylate paints are ideal). In the bedroom , walls lined with wood panels are varnished in natural shades or soothing colors - lilac, beige, honey. Gray-blue or brown-green colors are suitable for decorating the walls of the office

Aging effect

You can make the interior of a room attractive and original by artificially aging finishing materials. Natural lining without coating looks monotonous. You can add antique value to it in several ways:

Brushing. Suitable for pine or oak. The top layer of the rock is removed with a coarse brush, sanded and covered with stain of any color, for example, wenge;
Pantination. Use two colors of paint, slightly different shades. The first enamel is applied in a thick layer and allowed to dry. Then paint a thin layer of lighter paint. After complete drying, rub the surface with sandpaper. The illusion of numerous repainting of the lining is created;
Paraffin treatment. Wax is applied unevenly to individual areas. Then the pantining process is repeated. After drying, remove it with a spatula and treat the board with stain. The result is a worn effect.