What paint for wallpaper to choose: a review of leading manufacturers

Recommendation points

• Water-based paints for interior work – choose the type of binder
• Price and quality: budget lines and expensive paints
• Tinting secrets: everyday colors or professional selection of paints

A wide range of paints for wallpaper, presented on the shelves of tinting centers and specialized stores, makes the choice difficult even for a specialist. In the article we will tell you about proven brands of paint and reveal a few professional “painting” secrets.

Whether you have decided to update the interior or give color to freshly pasted wallpaper for painting, you need to approach the choice of a suitable paint with all responsibility. In the very first store, it will become clear that it will not be possible to restrict oneself to the usual combination of parameters “price-manufacturer-volume” At a minimum, you need to take into account the features of each type of wallpaper, as a maximum – to understand the varieties and types of paint.

Water-based paints for interior work – choose the type of binder

When choosing paint, experts recommend focusing on the type of wallpaper. The type of the main binder is selected depending on the base – paper, vinyl, non-woven or fiberglass:

Another important nuance is the appearance (smoothness or roughness) of the coating. Traditionally, manufacturers distinguish several types of paint:

1. Matt (no gloss) is used for spacious rooms.
2. Semi-matt (low sheen) works well in bedrooms and lounges.
3. Glossy (with a strong shine) is rarely used in living quarters – it brightens dark spaces well, but in sunny rooms it can cause discomfort.
4. Semi-gloss has good reflectivity and is easy to clean. Ideal for kitchens.
5. Satin (smooth without shine) is durable and moisture resistant. Suitable for any room.

Important! The more gloss a paint has, the more stable it is. In most cases, it is not recommended to wash matte paints..

Price and quality: budget lines and expensive paints

When choosing paint, it is better to focus on trusted manufacturers, especially since they all produce several lines – from economy to premium:

Important: be sure to ask for quality certificates for any paint. Do not buy products of a dubious type, in shabby packaging. Be sure to pay attention to the storage conditions and shelf life – the paint should not be exposed to temperature extremes.

When choosing a paint, you need to be guided by the type of room where it will be used. Particular attention should be paid to the composition of paints for children’s rooms. Usually, manufacturers produce a separate line marked “for children”, but if specialized paint is not available, give preference to formulations approved for hospitals.

Paint for kitchens and hallways must meet at least two requirements – be resistant to abrasion and not be afraid of repeated washing. It is better to study the label in advance and make sure that the manufacturer does not impose restrictions on the use of detergents or disinfectants.

Important: do not buy the entire volume of paint at once if you are not sure of the correct choice. A small jar (the minimum packing of most manufacturers is 1 liter) will be enough to test the paint in an inconspicuous place or on the remaining piece of wallpaper.

Tinting secrets: everyday colors or professional selection of paints

The majority of manufacturers offer wallpaper paint in a standard white color and complementary tinting, either manually or by computer selection. Typically, brands in the “above average” price category release three basic options:

1. Base A is intended for self-tinting in light pastel colors. The high content of white pigment – titanium dioxide – provides good hiding power of the paint and at the same time prevents the creation of saturated shades.
2. Base B is not present in all manufacturers – this is an option for creating shades of medium saturation (titanium dioxide content is about 2-2.5%).
3. Base C is not used without tinting – dark and bright colors are created on its basis.

Manual color selection is best used on small volumes of paint – household colors are not as heavily pigmented as their professional counterparts, so the consumption will be quite large. In addition, it can be very difficult to “get” into the desired shade..

Important: if you decide to tint the paint yourself, prepare the composition with a small margin. If there is not enough paint, it will be almost impossible to repeat the created shade..

Many stores offer computer tinting services – the color and consumption of the color are selected by a special program, which is subsequently stored in memory. This allows you to precisely match the tone and reproduce it if necessary..

Do not try to save money by choosing paint of dubious quality at a low cost. As a rule, the consumption of such products is much higher due to their low hiding power – in order to mask drips, it is often necessary to apply a second layer. Give preference to trusted manufacturers and specialized brands – then painting wallpaper will not turn into a heavy duty, and the walls will delight the eye with pleasant shades for a long time.