In the distant past, walls covered with fabrics (natural) - for example, velvet or silk brought sophistication, grace and a sense of luxury into the interior of the room. Noble people from all over the world sought such a design. The fabrics used in the design of the interior and, in particular, the walls, emphasized the status and material well-being of the owner.
Silk Walls
The ancient Chinese empire gave amazing fabric to the world. Delicate, light and surprisingly beautiful material quickly became popular all over the world. As you understand, we are talking about natural silk, which is one of the oldest expensive fabrics.
To know Europe, the eastern countries and Russia, she decorated the rooms in her magnificent palaces. Such a whim pointed to the status of the owner, since only a narrow circle of people could afford such pleasure because of the high cost of this material, they included members of the royal families.
Modern interpretation
Today, everyone can feel like the owner of the imperial palace. No, this does not mean that natural Chinese silk equaled the price of paper wallpaper. This was made possible by simulating such a coating with a decorative paint with a silk effect. Such compositions so accurately repeat the silk surface that they constantly want to touch.
This effect was achieved thanks to the special components that make up this material. In this article we will talk in detail about this original coating, its composition and properties. You will learn how to apply decorative paint. The effect of silk in this case depends not only on the correct choice of composition, but also on its competent application.
Paint composition
Paint for walls with a silk effect (photos you can see in this article) refers to the coatings of the latest generation. And this means that its composition is environmentally friendly and safe for the health of the inhabitants of the home. An example of this is the complete absence of solvent in the paint. In these formulations it is replaced with water, and therefore the paint is completely harmless and can be used without fear, even in rooms where people who are allergic to the solvent and its smell live.
The composition of the paint with the effect of silk, a photo of which is increasingly appearing in design publications, includes:
- acrylic resin;
- pearl pigment;
- water.
The binder in the silk effect paint is acrylic resin. It gives the coloring composition viscosity and at the same time reduces the spreading. Such a coating is very convenient to apply to the walls.
An important component of this paint, which gives an amazing "fabric" effect - pearl pigment. Its particles in the composition reflect light. Thanks to this, the effect of silk, playing with numerous color tints, is achieved. The same particles give the surface of the walls another feature. The color of a paint with a silk effect may vary depending on the illumination of the room and the viewing angle. Artificial or natural lighting also changes perception.
With proper coating, using the necessary tools, the paint lays very evenly. Your guests will not be able to visually distinguish natural material from a painted surface. To understand the difference, they will need to touch the wall.
Types of paints
Today, in the rather vast market of paints and varnishes, paint with the effect of silk occupies a special niche. Such material is intended for interior design, which claim to be luxurious. These days there are several varieties of such coverage.
Mother of pearl paints
They are distinguished by the effect of a special shine (metallic). The color scheme of this group is quite diverse: silver, bronze, gold tones. The paint is applied in several layers. Only when observing the application rules, which we will discuss later, the finish layer will sparkle with the desired shades.
Wet Silk Paint (Chameleon)
Judging by the name, it is easy to guess that such compositions sparkle in different shades from different angles. The main tone of this composition provides the substrate or soil. And on top of them sparkling segments are applied.
Granular mosaic paint
This variety is used to emphasize individual details in the setting. Whatever kind of silk effect paint you choose, the design of your room is guaranteed to be stylish and original.
The best paints of this category
Despite the rather extensive assortment of compositions of this group in construction supermarkets, it is worth highlighting the well-proven coatings.
Clavel
Finishers call this paint a rival to Venetian plaster. It can be used not only for covering walls, but also for ceilings. It gives a stunning visual effect. Having decided how to apply paint with the effect of silk, you can design a room in an ultra-modern style or in a classic.
Caparol Capadecor Stucco Eleganza
This paint gives not only a refined appearance, but also guarantees the durability of the coating. Withstands quite serious loads, so it is often used in the design of offices and stores.
DauI-Decor
This composition is attractive in that it can be applied to any surface: it lays down beautifully on concrete, brick and drywall. This paint is often used by professional finishers, since it can be applied not only manually, but also with a spray gun. It gives an amazingly durable layer that is not even afraid of washing with detergents, so it is ideal for a dining room or kitchen.
The appearance of paint that imitates the silk coating of walls has become truly revolutionary for modern designers. With its help, they manage to create admirable interiors.
Silk effect paint
Such a coating will fully reveal its beauty only if the technology of its application and careful preparation of the walls are observed. “Silk” paint is applied to perfectly smooth walls, so if you are in doubt that you can do this work yourself, seek help from professionals.
When the walls are perfected, a primer layer is applied to them, which increases the adhesion of the paint and extends its life. Only after complete drying of this layer do they begin to apply the second, which will be the base. And then the technology of applying paint depends on the desired effect, but usually two layers are applied, the last of them is textured.
Application options: wet silk, crushed silk, classic
So, you need to choose one of three options for applying this original coating. By the way, they can be combined with each other.
Classic
To get the effect of classic silk, you need to use a Venetian trowel. After your walls are aligned and a primer is applied to them, the walls are treated with a base layer, on which the texture is immediately applied. As a rule, it is insignificant.
Four hours later, a real classic silk is formed with a trowel. The movements should not be ordered, on the contrary, they are rather chaotic with a wide scope.
Wet silk
In this case, the paint is immediately applied using a special washer or plastic trowel. The preparatory process remains the same. After applying the base coat, he is allowed to dry for four hours. The finish layer is applied in a circular motion, with different radii. Such a pattern from different angles will create different overflows.
Crushed silk
To create this effect, you need a velor roller, a plastic spatula and a sea sponge. A base coat is applied to a completely dried surface using a velor roller. This layer should dry for two hours. After that, they begin to form a pattern using a sea sponge and applying the next layer of paint. Finish the job by randomly smoothing the surface with a plastic spatula. It is important that the movements are rotational and continuous, only in this way you will get the effect of harvested silk.
The benefits of silk paint
The magnificent appearance of this coating compares it favorably with other paints and varnishes. It is impossible not to attribute ecological purity and naturalness to its advantages. Moreover, this material does not contain substances that release toxins into the environment of your home. Therefore, it is completely safe for health compounds.
Such a coating lets steam through, which favorably affects the condition of the walls. In addition, many housewives appreciated the fact that the walls covered with paint with the effect of silk are resistant to mechanical stress, detergents, and UV rays.
Application
Today, such paints are most often used in the design of bedrooms, although they have proven themselves well in the interiors of other residential premises. Silky-gloss or satin-matte finish gives any room a sophisticated look.
We have already mentioned that such paint has found application not only in the design of walls, but also in ceilings. We want to explain why. In modern design, suspended ceilings have become quite a familiar element of the interior. But we should not forget that they "steal" the height of the room due to the design features. The ceiling painted with such paint gives the room a presentable appearance, and at the same time does not reduce its height.