Facade paint must withstand various influences of nature, it's rain, sun, wind and snow, Therefore, the choice of this material must be approached very thoroughly., taking into account all the necessary technological, operational and decorative qualities.

What paint to choose?

The performance qualities of facade paint include resistance to ultraviolet radiation., temperature fluctuations, precipitation, as well as pollution resistance. Wherein facade paint should protect the surface of the building from destruction and decay.

Technological properties include paint consumption per 1m2, ease of application and even distribution over the surface of the facade. It also takes into account the drying speed of the paint..

The decorative properties include the appearance of the facade, basically it's luster and color. In the online store of building materials Alkiv you can buy paints:

• glossy,
• matte;
• semi glossy.

All have their advantages and disadvantages. Glossy - durable and easy to clean, but they are applied only on a previously prepared surface. The walls must be aligned with ideal quality plaster, if there are small roughnesses on the wall, it will ruin the look a lot..

Also facade paints are divided into silicate, acrylic, silicone and dispersion.

silicate paints

Silicate paints can be used to paint concrete, reconstruction and finishing of buildings from, plaster and any other surface, previously painted with mineral paint (cement, silicate, calcareous). Silicate paint contains alkali, therefore, precautions must be taken with it during operation.. The main disadvantage of silicate paint is a small selection of colors for the facade..

Products recommended by Alkiv online store (T: 0 800 210-848):

Acrylic paints

Acrylic paints are divided into two categories:

• with water base;
• with solvents.

Water-based acrylic paints are virtually odorless, since water itself does not have it, this paint is perfect for painting decorative plaster or brickwork.

With chemical solvents, acrylic paint has an odor, but with chemical solvents, the paint is resistant to strong temperature changes and dries very quickly. Therefore, it is a great option for homes in industrial areas., where the harsh climate prevails.

Featured Products:

• Paint MGF Eco Fassade M690
• Siltek D-11 acrylic structural facade paint
• Einphasen Elast Fassadenfarbe facade paint.

Dispersion paints

This type of paint is very durable and is not afraid of water.. Plain water is used as a solvent in dispersion paint.. The paint has almost no smell., is resistant to climatic influences, easy to apply and dries quickly. However, dispersion paints do not like low temperatures..

silicone paints

The basis of this type of paint is silicone resins., they combine the positive qualities of dispersion and silicate paints. They are durable, durable and elastic, therefore perfectly “cover up” cracks on the walls. Their only downside, it's too high cost.

Featured Products:

• Silicone resin facades white;
• Siltek DC-10.

Facade painting

During painting work, you need to take into account the weather conditions, ideal time for painting - spring. Air temperature should not be less than +5°С, if precipitation is expected in the coming days, then painting should be postponed. When the air humidity is more 75% facade painting is not recommended, paint will lose some of its properties and this will have a bad effect on the exterior of the building. There are also prohibitions on painting in strong winds and sizzling sun..

Should know, What's on 60% the quality of the paint does not depend on the paint product itself, no matter how perfect, it is important to properly prepare the surface. Only 40% quality depends on the quality of the paint product and the work carried out with it.

How to paint the facade, see the video for this article.