The main advantages of Lacra paint are a wide range and low cost. In terms of quality, this LKM brand is practically not inferior to expensive imported products, but it contains more harmful substances.
Manufacturer
Lacra paint is produced by the Russian company of the same name, founded in 1996. Initially, it was just a trading company selling high-quality imported coatings. Later, her leadership decided to organize their own production of such funds. To date, paints and varnishes produced by Lacra enterprises in the domestic market are simply very popular.
Range
Lacra paints can be used for coloring structures of various purposes. This domestic manufacturer produces coatings designed for use both indoors and outdoors. Basically, the range of products of the company "Lacra" includes water-dispersed acrylic and latex paints. Alkyd enamels of this manufacturer are also quite popular, for example, the PF-115, widely known since Soviet times. This universal type of paint, manufactured in accordance with GOST standards, is most often used for painting small-area structures both indoors and outdoors (window frames, doors, window sills, heating radiators , doorposts, etc.).
On sale at the moment there is also a textured paint "Lacra". It is a white viscous mass and is used to give the surface a small relief. It can be used for both exterior and interior decoration. Particularly well, this product is suitable for coloring areas with increased load (stairs, corridors, etc.).
Main characteristics and operation features
Almost all paints of the Lacra brand are initially completely white. To obtain any shade, special dyes produced by the same manufacturer are used. It is actually very convenient. If desired, you can get absolutely any color necessary in this particular case. It is allowed to tint paints of this manufacturer of all varieties, except textured. In the latter case, if it is necessary to obtain a colored surface, staining is performed twice. The textured base is used for the first time, and the second layer is tinted with waterborne dispersion or latex paint.
Scope of use
The Lacra company produces coatings designed for painting surfaces of various types. It can be concrete, wood, stone, brick, gypsum board, chipboard, metal, etc. They use paints of this brand for painting ceilings, floors, walls, as well as facades, rooms with normal and high humidity. There are also universal products from this manufacturer.
Cost of paintwork "Lacra"
The paint of this manufacturer is sold in plastic buckets of 1.5-25 kg. Its cost depends on the variety. A kilogram costs about 50-100 rubles. Interior paint and ceiling are a little cheaper. You will have to pay more for the front (6.5 kg bucket - 600 rubles). Enamel PF-115 of this manufacturer costs 150 rubles per kg. The price of oil paint ranges from 90-110 rubles per kilogram, depending on the supplier.
Paint "Lacra": reviews
The popularity of “Lacra” paints and varnishes in the domestic market is determined primarily by their low cost and rather good performance characteristics. The Russian consumer has a good opinion about these funds. Absolutely resistant to abrasion and cracking film gives absolutely any Lacra paint. Reviews about the products of a domestic company are actually very good. Among other things, as consumers assure, Lacra products provide neat and quite beautiful matte surfaces. The walls and ceilings painted with these coatings do not require updating for a long time.
Of course, most domestic consumers believe that European products have better performance. Paint "Lacra" is considered mainly as a budget option. In addition, the products of the Russian manufacturer we are considering are more universal than imported materials, and therefore, you can use the purchased goods in full and completely, without a trace. The calculation of the required amount of imported paint has to be done much more carefully.
What tool to choose for painting a wooden house
For painting wooden structures on the outside, only two products manufactured by the Lacra manufacturer can be used: facade paint (super-resistant water-dispersion paint) and the Healthy Home antiseptic. In this case, the second option is considered somewhat more preferable.
Water-dispersion paints, although resistant to atmospheric influences, are more often used for painting plastered surfaces. If the owners of the house came to the decision to process the panel, block or log facade with this particular “breathing” type of paintwork, it’s better not to risk it and choose an imported product. According to consumers, in this case, the paint for a wooden house (water-dispersion) will probably last much longer.
The antiseptic "Healthy Home" not only protects the shield and chopped walls from insects, rot, mold and adverse weather conditions, but also quite effectively emphasizes the natural beauty of wood. If you believe the reviews, this tool can last on wood for about five years.
Surface preparation
Before you start painting, the walls should be carefully inspected. All greasy and dirty stains, cobwebs, etc. must be removed. Large gaps in wood are recommended to be covered with tow. Damaged insect boards must be replaced with new ones.
Improving the adhesive properties of wood
The surface thus prepared should be primed. This will increase the adhesive properties of wood. Under “Healthy Home” you can, for example, use the special antiseptic primer “Lacra Antiplezen”.
After the base is well absorbed and completely dry, the walls must be sanded. For this, a conventional grinder is used. It is not difficult to work with it, but you need to try not to put too much pressure on the surface. It is impossible to damage the structure of the tree.
At the next stage, the walls are dust-free. To clean them just pass a large brush (not too soft). Next, the facade is primed again. You can coat a wooden surface with a roller or brush. The main thing is to achieve uniformity of application. After the first layer of the main primer dries slightly (but not completely), you need to apply the second.
Dyeing
You can start applying to the facade of the tool "Healthy Home" after the complete drying of the soil. Staining is carried out in exactly the same way as in the case of using ordinary paintwork materials. That is, a little tool is captured by a brush and evenly smeared on the surface of the walls. To speed up the pace of work, you can use the roller.
In order to obtain a long-lasting coating, it is better to apply the antiseptic in two layers. The first should be a little thicker than the second. The interval between stains is usually 2-3 days.
For decorating frames, doors and doorposts, it is better to use PF-115 alkyd enamel . Not bad for this purpose is suitable and oil paint "Lacra".
Safety precautions
Before drying, the primer "Anti-mold" and the antiseptic "Healthy Home" exude not too pleasant, even quite sharp smell. In addition, they contain insect repellents, which are usually poisons. Therefore, staining is best done in a respirator. Among other things, it will also protect against dust when sanding the walls.
When painting the facade of a wooden building, you will definitely have to use a ladder. Before starting work, it should be checked for serviceability. Damage to steps or bowstrings when painting the top of the walls can lead to serious injury. Being on the stairs, do not bend too much. You also do not need to reach out to paint over inaccessible places. Rearrange the stairs is often.
As you can see, Lacra products are very diverse and have good performance characteristics. You can use them for painting surfaces both indoors and outdoors. Naturally, for interior decorating, water-based paint (Lacra) is more often used, but there is also latex, oil, etc. If you wish, it is easy to choose an option that is suitable for absolutely any surface, including wood.