Decorative textured paint for walls

Once upon a time, painting indoor walls was an extremely popular finishing method; in office buildings and private houses, corridors, bathrooms and kitchens were often covered with enamels and oil-based compounds. Alas, the old materials were not very stable, and the painted surface quickly took on an unpresentable appearance. Decorative wall finishing with paint became relevant again when new amazing solutions with unique properties appeared.

Advantages of decorative textured wall paint

1. Painted walls do not require repairs for up to 10 years, but if you want to update the interior, there is no need to strip off the old paint. The new layer is applied immediately on the previous layer.
2. Decorative textured paint for walls is practically not afraid of ultraviolet radiation; the textured surface will not be damaged by the claws of pets, which often like to scratch the wallpaper. Moreover, it has no joints and retains its properties much longer. It is much easier to clean painted walls from dirt than paper or non-woven fabric, and dust does not stick to them as much.
3. You can safely buy water-dispersed compositions for decorating a nursery; they do not contain carcinogens or other harmful impurities.
4. Wallpaper is produced in mass quantities, but here we are dealing practically with a work of art. You can experiment with colors, change the texture to taste, so each time the walls will be painted in a new and original way.
5. Decorative wall paint can look expensive and natural, like the finest silk, suede, delicate velvet or even genuine leather.

How to apply decorative structural paint for walls?

The quality of the painted layer depends on the prepared surface. The paint is applied in a thick layer, so the crumbling old coating is removed, and large defects are smoothed out with putty. Be sure to prime, it reduces the porosity of the walls and moisture absorption. First, apply a background layer of paint to avoid unpainted areas. Textured paint is mixed and applied to the walls; you can use a pneumatic sprayer, roller, brush or spatula. Using different techniques (texture roller, stencil painting, glaze, etc.) you can achieve different effects. The walls, depending on the chosen method, will resemble silk-screen printing, textured wallpaper, marble, corduroy, parchment, and other unique textures.