Recently, products made from environmentally friendly raw materials have become increasingly relevant and widespread. This is due to the fact that people living in megacities, polluted and filled with harmful emissions, want to protect themselves from negative impacts, at least within the walls of their home. This is especially true for paints and varnishes, which can emit harmful substances during application and during drying. This is why many compositions have to be applied in respirators, then leaving the room for a long time until the paint drying stage is completed.
Beckers paint is made from environmentally friendly material. It can have a variety of purposes. If you also decide to purchase a product from this manufacturer, you should familiarize yourself in more detail with the quality characteristics of several varieties of options offered for sale. This will allow you to choose a composition for which you will not overpay in order to get the desired result. For example, using facade paint inside a house is not practical, because it costs more. But the use of paint for interior work on the outside of a building can cause the surface to quickly lose its appearance, since such compositions are not intended for negative influences such as rain, snow, etc.
Features and Benefits
This company was created in 1865 and from a small factory has grown into a huge concern, which has several factories throughout Europe, and also has quality certificates according to European standards. Now Beckers products are rightfully considered one of the best in the world and have a huge number of advantages over products from other brands.
A large assortment allows you to purchase products for any type of work, and a wide palette of colors will allow you to choose paint to suit every taste. The main advantage of Beckers paints is their complete safety not only during use, but even during the production process, where exclusively environmentally friendly raw materials are used. Paints are available in volumes of 3 or 10 liters and can be found in almost any hardware store.
The company produces paint and varnish coatings for external and internal surfaces. Below are the most popular products among each category.
Color palette
In 1952, the Swedish Color Institute prepared a catalog called the Natural Color System or NCS. The natural color system is based on the theory of the German physiologist Hering, who distributed shades not along the spectrum, as in a rainbow, but as they are perceived by human vision. It is impossible to reproduce exact shades on monitor screens due to individual brightness settings and technical characteristics, but special codes are used in printed catalogs.
For example, the code S0560 Y80R means that the hue has 5% chromaticity, 60 brightness, 80% red, and the remaining 20 yellow. Within the system, any of millions of shades can be determined. The color palette is constantly updated and corresponds to both classic design and new trends. The products have several catalogs of color systems.
The color palette is constantly updated and corresponds to both classic design and new trends.
Application area
Rubber emulsions are universal and are used for all types of paint and varnish work. The paint applies well and lasts a long time on concrete, wallpaper, putty, brick, chipboard and fiberboard, wood, asbestos-cement, asphalt surfaces and galvanized iron. The material can be applied to surfaces previously painted with all types of paints: alkyd, acrylic, latex and oil. The emulsion can be used for marking asphalt and running paths, tennis courts, and can also be used for painting roofs, fences, gazebos, walls and floors. Thanks to its good ductility, it perfectly smooths out small cracks and seams, hides unevenness and gives the surface an attractive appearance.
Top 3. Tikkurila Euro Matt 3
Rating (2021): 4.59
57 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, OZON
- Characteristics
Average price: 1265 rub.
- Country: Finland
- Coverage type: deep matte
- Type: acrylic
- Smell: neutral
- Consumption: 7-12 m2/l
- Drying: 2 hours
- Volume: 2.7 l
Good paint for decorating walls and ceilings. It is not too thick, but not liquid either, so it fits perfectly on the surface and easily forms an even coating. Buyers note high hiding power - to evenly paint an area, it is enough to apply only 1-2 layers. At the same time, it is very elastic and masks all defects on the walls. If you believe the reviews, even the seams where the tiles join on the ceiling become less noticeable. After complete drying, the surface can be washed, but you should not rub it hard or use a brush or hard sponge, since the coating of Euro Matt 3 is not as durable as, for example, Euro Power 7.
Advantages and disadvantages
- 100% environmentally friendly
- More than 200,000 shades for tinting
- Easy to clean
- Excellent covering ability - just 1-2 layers are enough
- Perfectly masks defects on ceilings and walls
- Low resistance to mechanical damage
- Marking
See also:
- 12 best paints for ceilings and walls
Technical specifications
Rubber paint SuperDecor appeared on the construction market relatively recently, but in a short time it managed to gain popularity and numerous positive reviews. It consists of water, acrylate latex, coalescent, antifreeze, preservative and special additives in the form of color and color pigment. The consistency of the paint resembles mastic. This is one of the few materials that can be used to paint galvanized iron.
If necessary, the paint is diluted with water. The use of solvents is not recommended. The drying time of the painted surface is from 30 to 60 minutes and depends on air humidity and ambient temperature conditions. One liter contains 1.1 kg of enamel. Material consumption on painted and primed bases is 120-150 grams per square meter, on wallpaper, chipboard, plasterboard and fiberboard - 190 g, on concrete and plaster - 250 g. The paint is produced in accordance with TU 2316-001-47570236-97 and has the necessary certificates of quality and compliance.
Consumption
When selecting paints, you need to remember that it is better to apply them in 2 layers for high-quality coverage. For this reason, the total volume of material is purchased taking into account this nuance. Paint material from the Tikkurila brand can be used in different ways. Initially, the type of work may affect the consumption.
- To correctly calculate paint consumption, you need to use a table from which consumption can be determined in a matter of minutes. According to this table, when painting a facade and using alkyd enamels, you will need approximately 100–120 grams of material per 1 m2.
- If paint is needed for work inside a building, then it is best to choose latex paints that are suitable for wooden surfaces. Their consumption will be 80–100 grams per 1 m2.
The consumption of the composition may also depend on the quality of the base materials used, on the quality of the primer or putty material previously applied to the wall surface.
Features and Benefits
A distinctive characteristic of rubber paints is the ability to form a durable and elastic coating on the surface being painted, which is highly flexible and water resistant. Enamels are intended for painting complex substrates that have low porosity and are characterized by a smooth surface and poor absorption. Difficult-to-paint surfaces include laminate, plastic, and metal. Previously, their high-quality painting required the application of special primers that increased the adhesion of the base to the enamel coating and the use of special paints and varnishes.
The demand and high consumer demand for Super Decor rubber paints are due to the following advantages of the material:
- The flexibility and elasticity of the resulting film prevents cracking and peeling. When painting wooden surfaces, the wood becomes like plastic, and when wet, the paint layer stretches along with the wood. This provides reliable protection of wooden surfaces from moisture and prevents the appearance of fungus and mold. This property of rubber paint allows you to paint easily deformable surfaces without the risk of peeling and peeling of the decorative layer;
- The high wear resistance and durability of the emulsion make it possible to use the material under any conditions. The paint withstands direct exposure to ultraviolet rays and precipitation, it is heat and frost resistant and has high waterproofing properties. The paint is not afraid of sudden temperature changes and retains its properties in the range from -50 to 60 degrees;
- The anti-slip effect allows the emulsion to be used for painting floors and roofs;
- Noble appearance. The paint is compatible with any colors, which gives wide scope for creativity and helps to implement the most daring design solutions;
- The environmental safety and hygiene of the emulsion allow it to be used in residential and public spaces without risk to human health. High moisture-repellent properties make it possible to regularly wash the surface without fear of damaging the decorative layer. Despite its high moisture resistance, the paint allows air to pass through well and allows the surface to breathe. Due to the absence of solvents, the enamel dries quickly and does not have a strong odor;
- Excellent adhesion performance ensures excellent adhesion of the paint layer to metal, wood, plastic, slate and any other material. Throughout its entire service life, the paint does not peel off, crack or bubble.
- The non-combustibility of the material increases the fire safety of the painted room;
- One liter of rubber paint is enough to paint five square meters of surface in two layers.
Top 3. Tikkurila Ultra Classic
Rating (2021): 4.5
15 reviews taken into account from resources: Otzovik, LeroyMerlin
Best option for cold climates The composition is specially created for use in cold northern climates. The coating does not crack from frost and withstands sudden temperature changes well. The service life is at least 17 years.
- Characteristics
Average price: 3190 rub.
- Country: Finland
- Coating type: semi-matte
- Type: polyacrylate
- Smell: weak
- Consumption: 4-9 m2/l
- Drying: 1 hour
- Volume: 2.7 l
Tikkurila Ultra Classic is ideal for northern climates. She is not afraid of frost and can withstand sudden temperature changes well. Designed for decorating wooden facades and reliably protecting them from rain, snow and scorching sun. The composition forms an elastic coating that does not crack during natural deformation of wood. In essence, Ultra Classic “lives” in time with the facade - the wood absorbs some of the water and increases in volume, and then the liquid evaporates and the size decreases, but the paint does not suffer. Judging by the reviews, the coating will last at least 17 years and will not even lose its color brightness. The only downside, like most Tikkuril paints, is the high price.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Not afraid of frost and sudden temperature changes
- Forms an elastic coating that does not crack during natural deformation of wood
- Protects from moisture, dirt and sun
- Easy to use - fits well, dries quickly
- Service life - 17 years
- Very expensive
Gloss level
Everything is simple here - the matte the paint, the less jambs will be visible. The degree of gloss (gloss) is indicated in special units, which are indicated on the cans. Supermatte paints have a rating of 2-3. 7 units – it’s already shining. But a deuce is a discord for a deuce. In my subjective opinion, the most matte paint is, again, Paritet Facade. Behind it comes Caparol, Tikkurila is all shiny, like Dulux.
But not everything is clear here. Typically, the higher the gloss level of the paint, the more durable it is. For example, I rubbed Dulux Bindo 7 vigorously with sponges and rags, but she didn’t need any henna. And only Paritet combines power and matteness.
I will give a list of all the paints I have used over 3 years, and subjective ratings on a ten-point scale:
- Tikkurila Harmony – 5
- Tikkurila Euro 2 - 4
- Dulux Brilliant White - 4
- Dulux New dazzling white - 4
- Dulux Dazzling 3D White – 4
- Dulux Office Room - 7
- Dulux Bindo 7 - 5
- Dulux Vinyl Matt - 4
- Finncolor Oasis - 3
- Caparol Indeco Plus - 6
- Paritet Facade Mate&Strong – 9
- Element 1-4 - 3
- Marshall Maestro – 3
Let's summarize. There is no need to buy something that is obviously wrong. Like Lacra or Tex. But it’s often not worth overpaying for a brand either (I’m talking about Tikkuril). Parity and Caparol are proven quality. If you read my article about do-it-yourself decorative plaster, then remember that there is a main layer of paint and a washout layer.
So, for the main layer (substrate) it is necessary to use a very resistant paint, and for the wash coat - cheap, for ceilings, without resistance to washing. I can tell you that Finncolor Oasis is ideal for this.
Design
If you need to choose Tikkurila paint to paint the walls in a certain room, then it will be much easier to do this using tinting. The company presents a full palette of colors suitable for both interior walls and façade surfaces.
When compiling a catalog of colors for painting external walls, it is imperative to take into account their light fastness and weather resistance, consumer preferences that are associated with a particular culture and tastes, as well as the exact compatibility of tinting system pastes with different types of binding components.
The range of Tikkurila paints for interiors is much larger than for exterior work. Painting indoors will not be affected by the climate, and therefore the range of bright pigments is much wider.
For rooms located on the north side or with windows facing east, semi-warm and maximally light colors are best suited, while with windows facing south and west, cool colors are more often used. To choose the right color, you need to take into account the parameters of the room and its purpose, you must decide what exactly you will do in this room, how long you intend to stay in it, and which of your family members will use this space most often.
First, choose colors for common areas - living room and kitchen. Natural paints are perfect for them. In walk-through rooms, you can choose bold colors.
In the bathroom, you can use the most saturated colors to enliven an enclosed atmosphere or make it dazzling white.
Texture paint is more suitable for guest rooms, decorative paint for those where you want to show more of your imagination. Yellow and orange colors give an atmosphere of energy to the space. They are best suited for catchy color schemes in the interior. Remember that bright yellow or gold can make a space appear smaller.
Bright, rich red colors exude fire and radiate warmth. Lighter colors of red will help create a calm or romantic atmosphere.
The color blue can help you feel peaceful and calm. The purple option will give a cool feeling to the space. The green tone is natural. It can most often be found in creating many combinations of spaces that are calming.
If you want to highlight the natural element in the decor of your home, choose the richest shades of green: mint green for freshness, moss and pine needles for relaxation.
Exterior paints
For surfaces located on the outside of buildings, Beckers offers two types of primer mixtures, four types of paint and special impregnation. These products are produced for painting external facades, metal and concrete bases.
Beckers Putsprimer LS is a primer mixture containing silicone additives. It is used for painting brick surfaces or ceramics. Beckers Putsgeund universal primer with styrene resin is suitable for any substrate.
Types of paints:
- Beckers Putsfasadfarg P. This type is used for working on already plastered surfaces and concrete facades. It contains acrylic resin, which when dried creates an additional film for protection.
- Beckers Akrylatfarg. This product is water based and is used for painting concrete, wood and metal substrates. The paint dries very quickly, does not fade and mattes the wall.
- Beckers Golvfarg. This type of paint is made for wood, concrete floors and linoleum. It also resists the effects of oily liquids.
- Beckers Sockelfarg. This paint is water based and mattifies the substrate. It contains latex, which provides additional strength to the coating. As a rule, it is used for application to the foundation part and drain pipe.
Becker also produces a colorless impregnation, Beckers Regnostopp, which ensures the formation of a water-repellent film on the external walls of the building and faster drying of subsequent layers of paint.
Tikkurila decorative paints - for creative decoration and renovation with imagination
Those who love experiments will benefit from the innovative approach of the Finnish concern's designers to the color and texture of Tikkurila paint. If you are already accustomed to the velvety feel of Tikkuril’s matte paints and the rich shine of glossy coatings, it’s time to expand your field of experimentation.
- Tikkurila decorative paint offers endless possibilities for creating a unique atmosphere in a room and creating that individual character that modern interiors so lack.
- Tikkurila has developed a whole series of compounds with unusual properties. These include glow-in-the-dark paints, compositions with mother-of-pearl, chameleon paints, texture compositions with stone chips. They do not have to be used to completely cover walls or ceilings. Perhaps for some, such a move will seem too bold.
- To make the interior unique, it is enough to apply decorative compositions locally or use them in conjunction with the usual matte paints. In such a company, pairs of shades of the same range, contrasting colors and triads will look interesting and harmonious. And ready-made collections of color catalogs will help you choose the right combinations.
General recommendations for applying Beckers façade paint
Beckers façade paint can be applied to almost any surface, but they must be pre-prepared. If we are talking about new wooden bases that have been primed at the factory, they should be cleaned with a brush, ensuring that the dirt is completely removed. This also applies to glazed walls. When you have to work with wooden walls covered with mold, you must first treat them with special products like Ute-Mogeltvatt. At the next stage, the surface is primed, and the joints and seams are treated with Grundolja oil.
Beckers paint can also be applied to concrete surfaces, however, if they are new, then this work should not begin earlier than two months after completion of construction. The surface must be matte. Plastic, aluminum, galvanized and painted bases are washed with the Malartvatt composition already mentioned above, and then with water. Rusty areas are cleaned with a steel brush and then coated with primer.
Wallpaper for painting
Paintable wallpaper will help you create a stylish design. They differ in material and texture.
Difference in materials:
- Glass wallpaper – moisture-resistant, durable, fire-resistant;
- Non-woven – with a finished pattern;
- Vinyl.
For outdoor use
Beskers products have a large selection of exterior paints. They protect the surface from contact with the external environment.
- For painting brick and ceramic products, Putsprimer LS primer or Putsgeund primer is suitable.
- For concrete facades or plastered surfaces, paint with Beckers Putsfasadfarg P acrylic resin is suitable: creating a film, it reliably protects the painted surface from abrasion.
- Akrylatfarg paint, which dries quickly and is weather-resistant, can be used on wood and metal.
- For work on linoleum and concrete, buy Beckers Golvfarg paint.
- Beckers Sockelfarg is made with the addition of latex, which enhances its durability. It is good for covering foundations and drainage pipes.
Top 5. Tikkurila Prof Facade Aqua
Rating (2021): 4.4
10 reviews taken into account from resources: OZON, LeroyMerlin
An ideal solution for humid climates Compared to other paints, Prof Facade Aqua has the highest vapor permeability. It creates a protective coating that does not retain moisture inside the facades, but does not allow it to penetrate from the outside.
- Characteristics
Average price: 2590 rub.
- Country: Finland
- Coverage type: deep matte
- Type: silicone-modified acrylic
- Smell: weak
- Consumption: 4-8 m2/l
- Drying: 2 hours
- Volume: 9 l
Vapor permeability is one of the important characteristics that should be taken into account when choosing paint. It depends on it whether your walls will “breathe” or will dry out and become moldy from accumulated moisture. This problem is especially relevant if you live in a humid climate. “Prof Facade Aqua” is the most vapor-permeable paint mixture for exterior use in the rating. It forms a smooth and durable coating that does not retain moisture inside concrete and brick bases and does not allow it to penetrate from the outside. According to independent experts, the paint will last at least 20 years. Among the shortcomings in the reviews, only high consumption is noted. However, the consistency is quite thick and it is better to dilute it - this will increase the volume and make the work easier.
Advantages and disadvantages
- High vapor permeability provides a “breathable” effect
- Silicone additives increase dirt and water repellency
- Protects against mold and mildew
- Service life up to 20 years
- 192 weatherproof tinting colors
- High consumption
Useful tips
When working with Super Decor rubber emulsion, it is advisable to follow some recommendations:
When selecting a material, the purpose of the emulsion should be taken into account. Many manufacturers produce products with a narrow focus, where specialized paint is provided for each surface.
For example, material for outdoor work contains more frost-resistant additives, and the emulsion intended for concrete contains an increased volume of acrylic latex; If repair work is postponed indefinitely, then when purchasing you should pay attention to the shelf life of the material. You should also read the accompanying documentation
This will help you avoid purchasing counterfeits and will act as a guarantee of high quality goods;
- Before painting, the surface of untreated wood must be sanded and treated with an antiseptic composition. Metal bases must be cleaned of dirt and degreased. It is advisable to prime concrete walls, and wash alkyd and oil surfaces with a solution of soda or sodium phosphate;
- Painting should be done in calm weather and at a relative air humidity of no more than 80%. Direct exposure to sunlight during work is also not recommended;
- To obtain a deeper color and increase the wear resistance of the coating, it is advisable to apply rubber paint in several thin layers. The time interval between staining should be at least two hours;
- Treatment of a freshly painted surface with antiseptic and detergent compositions can be carried out no earlier than 7 days after completion of work.
Resistance to washing
This is also a very important indicator, especially if you are going to paint the walls. I consider Paritet Facade to be the standard here. Pure power. Caparol is also quite good at this, I can also highlight Dulux Office Room, but its degree of whiteness is poor. Tikkurila smokes on the sidelines, various Duluxes like Vinyl Matt or Dazzling White - even more so. See for yourself, I once painted a small ceiling (4 sq.m.) with Dulux Dazzling White paint. After some time, I noticed a small speck of dirt on it, took a sponge and lightly ran it over the ceiling a couple of times. The result can be seen in the photo:
I had to repaint it. As an example, I recorded a video for you at work, where I demonstrate the superiority of Paritet paint over the supposedly also durable paint from Finncolor:
Features of using Beckers Elegant paint
Beckers Elegant paint is applied to a previously prepared surface, which must be cleaned of dirt, dust, and treated with a primer. If necessary, joints, seams, and uneven areas should be puttied and leveled. The base is cleaned with grit sandpaper, and the final painting is carried out in one or two layers. Sometimes it happens that the painted surface needs to be renewed. In this case, it needs to be washed, and then the shiny spots of paint should be treated with fine-grained sandpaper to increase adhesion. If there is adhesive paint on the base, it can be removed with water. If it is not possible to carry out such work, a primer should be applied to the wall. Whitened surfaces are treated with a brush; the resulting dust must be washed off with water.
Top 2. Tikkurila Harmony
Rating (2021): 4.63
62 reviews taken into account from resources: Yandex.Market, IRecommend, Otzovik, OZON, LeroyMerlin
Best Texture The paint has a luxurious, velvety texture and creates surfaces that beg to be touched. It hides minor imperfections in the walls and ceiling, giving the room a sophisticated and stylish look.
- Characteristics
Average price: 2600 rub.
- Country: Finland
- Coverage type: deep matte
- Type: acrylic
- Smell: no
- Consumption: 8-12 m2/l
- Drying: 2 hours
- Volume: 2.7 l
This is one of the most popular paints in the rating, and judging by the reviews, customers really like it. The result of painting is simply incredible - Tikkurila forms an exquisite velvety coating on the walls and ceiling and transforms the space before your eyes. At the same time, it fits perfectly on any surface, be it plaster, brickwork or wood. The mixture has an optimal consistency and is very elastic, due to which it easily hides small irregularities and roughness. It does not smell and is completely safe for health, so it is often used to decorate bedrooms and children's rooms. Of course, this is not a cheap option, but the quality more than compensates for the high cost.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Luxurious velvety texture
- Does not emit harmful fumes or odors, therefore completely safe for health
- Hides small irregularities and roughness due to high elasticity
- When dirty, it can be easily washed with water and a cloth.
- Universal and suitable for any surface: concrete, brick, plaster, wood
- Cost is 3 times higher than the market average
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