Concern "Tikkurila" - a major manufacturer of paints and varnishes intended for the treatment of wooden surfaces. In European countries, it is a leader among manufacturers of this material.
Benefits
Tikkurila paints for outdoor woodwork were created for the harsh northern conditions of Finland, therefore they are the most effective in use. They perfectly protect against mechanical and atmospheric stress. Tikkurila paints for outdoor woodwork prevent the formation of mold and fungi, they are resistant to fading in the sun. They also reliably protect the surface that they have been treated from the effects of climatic factors. This is an important property of this material. Tests show that Tikkurila paints for outdoor woodwork, thanks to a three-layer system, which includes a primer antiseptic and 2 layers of top coat, achieve maximum surface protection. Subject to all application technologies, the service life of this material is more than 10 years.
Varieties
Paints are divided into such as oil and water based. Consider each variety in more detail:
- Oil paints are made on the basis of drying oil (a product of chemical processing of vegetable oils). This material is in many ways inferior to coatings based on film-forming alkyds. Oil paints dry for a long time, for several days the surface remains sticky. They also have insufficient gloss, strength and shorter service life.
- Alkyd based paints do not have oil flaws. They dry quickly and also have increased hardness. One of these materials is Tikkurila paints for outdoor alkyd-based Tekho woodwork. Their high popularity is explained by the absence of smudges, a wide selection of colors, quick drying. Therefore, in our days they maintain a leading position in the market of oil paints. "Tekho" is perfectly absorbed, and its surface is highly durable. This material is recommended for painting exterior surfaces, and it can also be used as a primer. But this is not the only alkyd-based product. There is also a primer called Oljypohja. It is used to treat a wooden surface before applying acrylate or oil paint. Forming a dense film, it creates high water-repellent properties, and also, unlike dispersed materials, penetrates wood more efficiently.
- Water-dispersed materials are extremely resistant and quick to dry. In Finland, they have been used successfully for many years. The best binder for external use is acrylate dispersion, which gives the paint a high elasticity. Thanks to it, this material perfectly tolerates substrate deformation and atmospheric stress. Acrylic paints have a higher gloss compared to oil paints. Also, color is retained much better.
This type of material has the following subspecies:
- Ultra Classic is a polyacrylate paint with excellent water-repellent properties, which contributes to excellent protection of the facade from rainwater.
- "Pica-Techo" is a water-borne material for wooden exterior surfaces with high elasticity and weather resistance. It is endowed with excellent resistance to various types of fungi.
- "Vinha" is a "hybrid" material of antiseptic and paint. The surface treated by it preserves the visible structure of the tree. Also, this material creates a one-color matte coating, which has a long service life.
Output
Along with all the advantages, the Tikkurila color palette is surprising in its variety. Everyone can choose the material of their own free will. You can also add the fact that currently the most popular is Tikkurila paint for wood, the price of which is relatively low and affordable for any consumer (from 200 to 5,000 rubles, depending on the type of product and the capacity of its container).