Aqueous emulsion paint is mainly used for painting indoor ceilings and floors. There are also varieties designed to decorate building facades. This type of finish has a huge number of undoubted advantages and is extremely popular among consumers. In this regard, many are interested in the possible consumption of water-based paint per 1 m2. Knowing this parameter, you can accurately calculate the number of cans needed in a particular case.
How to find out paint consumption
The amount of funds that should be spent per square meter of surface area is indicated by the manufacturer on the label.
In this regard, it is also very convenient to order paint online. On the websites of many sellers there are special calculators
for calculating the expense of funds. But of course, calculating the number of required cans on your own is quite simple. All that is needed is to measure the surface to be machined by length and width and calculate the area. Next, you need to find out the consumption of water-based paint per 1 m2, looking at the information provided by the manufacturer on the label, and multiply both numbers.
What paint consumption may depend on
The amount spent in a particular case means directly depends on what type of surface will be processed. In the event that the material of the wall or ceiling is characterized by high porosity or roughness, that is, if it is untreated concrete or wood, the paint will take a little more.
When using the same product on already painted or carefully primed surfaces, respectively, less. When calculating the required number of cans, this must be taken into account. As for the primer, surface treatment in this way should definitely be done. In this case, you should consult with the seller regarding the type of product. Most often used acrylic primer.
In the case of decorating the old surface, previously whitewashed, the consumption of water-based paint per 1 m2 will depend on the degree of contamination. That is, from how many layers should be superimposed to obtain a qualitative result. Usually, two are sufficient for normal staining. Accordingly, the paint consumption will increase by about a half to two times. Usually at home, the old layer is not removed. However, experts still advise him to clean. In any case, if it is very dirty, it is worth doing.
Consumption of funds for the design of ceilings
At the moment, only three main varieties of water-based paints are produced - designed for the ceiling, walls and universal. When buying, pay attention to the specific purpose of the product is necessary. The fact is that on the walls the paint should be somewhat more resistant to abrasion. After all, their surface in residential premises in this regard is subjected, in contrast to the surface of the ceilings, to serious loads. The purpose of the product is indicated on the label. When painting the top of the walls, a
water-based paint for the ceiling is also sometimes used
. Its consumption is about 1 liter per 10 m2. In some cases (but very rarely) this indicator can be about 1 l / 15m2.
Calculation of consumption when painting walls
As for the walls, in this case, the calculation of the dye is approximately the same as in the case with the ceiling. First, after reading the information on the label, they find out what area can be treated with one liter of product, and then the consumption itself is calculated. Water-based paint for walls is also applied to an acrylic primer. The consumption in this case is approximately the same as in the case of walls - 1 liter per 10 m2.
What else can the flow depend on
The amount of funds necessary for painting a particular surface depends not only on the roughness, porosity or smoothness of the surface, but also on which tool was used during operation. So, long-haired or foam rollers are considered the most uneconomical. A little less paint will go away when using a tool covered with a wool cover with medium-length villi.
Significantly reduce the consumption of water emulsion per 1 m2 can be when applying it to the surface by means of a spray. A lot in this regard also depends on the experience and skills of the master himself performing the work. In any case, it is worth buying a remedy with some margin.
How to properly stain
With proper and accurate coloring, the paint consumption, of course, will be slightly less. Below we consider the most economical methods of surface treatment with water-based paint.
When painting the ceiling at the first stage, it is necessary to draw a wide strip around its entire perimeter, using an ordinary brush. When decorating the walls, it is also necessary to draw strips, but only two - above and below. Smears should be performed in the direction of the light flux, that is, from the window. Dipping the roller in the dye, it must be rolled out on a sheet of cardboard. Thus achieve uniform distribution of funds on the cover. The second layer of dye is applied perpendicular to the first. The product is thoroughly and as evenly rubbed on the surface.
If you use a rather expensive imported paint, two layers will most likely be quite enough. In any case, in order to reduce the consumption of water-based paint by 1 m2, you should not apply it to the surface with a thick layer. A few thin ones are both more accurate and more economical.
The second coat can be applied only after the first is completely dry. This condition must be observed. Otherwise, the surface will turn out not too smooth and attractive. This type of paint dries quickly enough - in about two hours.
Thus, the consumption rates of water based paints depend on several factors. Firstly, this is the type of surface to be treated. Secondly, the type of tool used during operation. Also important in this regard is how correctly all the work was done. Of course, consumption largely depends on the choice of the dye itself. Expensive options require applying to the surface no more than two layers. In the same case, if a cheap dye is purchased, most likely you will have to treat the surface at least three times.