Saving money is an important task when painting. She is in second place after achieving a high-quality work result. Paint consumption - this is what is primarily paid attention to in this case. At the same time, the applied layer should be sufficient for high-quality coating. Avoiding the negative consequences, you need to distribute the paint as rationally as possible.
The paint consumption cannot be calculated perfectly, because such a task is sometimes difficult to solve even for a professional. But you can try to minimize costs, while achieving high-quality coverage.
First you need to pay attention to the quality of the product itself. Price is often an indicator of quality, although this is not always the case with paint. The main advantages of a good paint are its excellent color, long burnout and decay, and, of course, the ability to cover the surface completely. The last property just determines the paint consumption. The required product quality largely depends on the nature of the surface to be painted, that is, the material that the part is made of, on the presence of irregularities (roughness, burrs, knolls, etc.). One example of a standard ink consumption (per coat) is the following data:
- For painting concrete and plaster - 150-250 g / m. sq.
- For painting wooden surfaces - 75-150 g / m. sq.
- For painting metal surfaces - 100-150 g / m. sq.
However, it is worth noting that these are very approximate data, and their calculation does not take into account either the type or composition of the paint. But they can still be guided, however, only during a small repair.
Let us dwell a little on determining the consumption of specific types of products. In particular, the consumption of acrylic paint, as observant consumers say, is about 170-200 g / m. sq. in the implementation of internal work. However, if the wallpaper is covered for painting or the facade, then the intensity of its use can reach up to 250 g / m. sq. In addition, it is worth considering that acrylic paint, as a rule, is applied in several layers and with a certain periodicity. In addition, its consumption depends on the absorption of moisture by the painted surface. Manufacturers of acrylic paints often indicate the consumption of this material on the can. In most cases, the data provided is approximate, since the factory does not know in advance the characteristics of the material on which the paint will be applied. Thus, it is better to conduct an experiment once, so as not to waste money later.
Oil paint consumption has some features that differ from the use of acrylic. It should be noted that oil paint has a large range of costs, depending on the nature of the surface on which it is applied. For example, according to one of the construction sites, oil paint consumption is 55-240 grams per square meter. This is when applying a single layer.
But more useful information is that significant savings in paint material occur when using special brushes and rollers. So the choice of these attributes must be approached with special attention. Their use helps to achieve high stainability results after applying just one thin layer.
As it turned out, it is almost impossible to accurately determine paint consumption. Consulting with experienced painting experts and sellers, you can achieve the desired results and at the same time save money.