Painting the walls in the hallway

Most of the apartments are designed in such a way that there are no natural light sources in the corridors. To give this part of the house a cozy and well-groomed look, careful finishing of the space is required. Artificial lighting and a suitable painting of the walls with an optimal color scheme will be an assistant in this.

Many, starting a renovation, are convinced that painting walls is the easiest and most affordable way to decorate. But before embarking on this process, you should take into account a number of points and difficulties, deal with the existing advantages and disadvantages of this method.

Let's start with the pros.

• Durability and wear resistance. With a competent approach to work and careful preparation for painting the walls in the corridor, you can simplify your life - and avoid unwanted repairs for a long time. Cracks on correctly painted surfaces do not appear for a long time, and this solution also allows you to easily change the color of the walls at any time without additional effort.

• Ease of care. Walls covered with quality materials are cleaned with ordinary detergents and a damp cloth. Stains from shoes, pets, children's painting - any dirt can be easily removed from the surface.

• Disinterest of pets. Wallpaper is the best surface available that cats love to sharpen their claws on. With paint, this problem is not terrible, since animals are completely uninterested in it.

• Wide range of colors. To cover the walls with paint, you can use any color scheme and combine existing colors, while the repair will be quite budgetary.

• Lots of variations. When painting the walls in the corridor, you can use any of the techniques or textures. At the discretion of the apartment owners, the finish can be glossy, matte, velvety or any other.

There are also several downsides.

• Preparation. For a durable and high-quality coating, careful preparation of the walls is necessary. Primer, putty, leveling - if these points are neglected, all surface imperfections will be visible on the paint. If it is even and smooth, successful painting is assured.

• The need to contact the master. The task ahead is beyond the power of beginners. For a perfect surface and an excellent final result, it is recommended to seek the help of a specialist.

• Painted walls need to be washedas dust particles are absorbed into the texture over time.

Various paints and varnishes have a variety of characteristics and qualities. The service life and the preservation of the appearance depend on them. MNumerous materials help protect the surface from moisture, mechanical stress, sand, dust and other contaminants typical of this room.

Consider the types of paints suitable for painting the walls in the corridor.

The advantages of this composition are a short complete drying time, a wide range of colors. Such paint perfectly masks the imperfections of the wall. However, when liquids hit the surface, the material quickly gets dirty, spreads and takes on an unsightly appearance.

This composition has high moisture resistant properties, and is also able to protect walls from mechanical damage. The disadvantages of this material are low temperature intolerance (paint deteriorates quickly) and a limited choice of colors: black or white. However, the desired shade can be obtained by applying a color scheme.

This composition is based on resins. As a result of painting, a strong and elastic film is formed on the surface, which protects the walls in the hallway from moisture, corrosion and other influences. Ideal for the selected premises, but the price, respectively, is higher than other compositions.

This material contains latex, which forms a durable waterproof coating on the surface of the painted wall that can mask dirt and imperfections. This paint is very easy to apply, can be used on any workpiece and dries quickly.

Opaque and versatile coatings that create a dense, protective layer. Easy to clean and apply. Excellent wear-resistant paint is used if you want to hide wall defects or create an interesting texture.

The color scheme is based on the preferences of the apartment owners and depends on the desired result or the chosen interior style. It should be pleasant and evoke positive emotions, not irritate the eyes.

There is a list of universal colors recommended by experienced designers:

• light shades of red, green and blue;

• pearlescent and powdery tones;

• light shades of brown and beige.

When choosing a color for painting a narrow hallway, the main task is to create the correct proportions of the room, as well as visually increase the space. Light shades are great in this situation. They make the ceilings higher than they really are, and if you wish, you can even enlarge the doorways - such a solution will visually increase the volume of a small space. These tricks will transform the usual corridor in the "Khrushchev", creating a cozy and pleasant atmosphere.

When choosing a painting method, you should not give preference to creating large textures for a corridor if it has a narrow but long layout. Such a solution can serve to create the effect of wall pressure, the hallway will seem even smaller.

Before applying the paint and varnish composition, the surface should be thoroughly prepared for work. If the repair is done on your own, you should know that this is a rather time-consuming and long process. The key to success in this business is consistency, well-chosen materials and patience.

Let's consider the order of actions.

• Removing existing coating. If the apartment has a gray repair at the time of the future painting, this item is skipped. Before proceeding with the implementation of the planned alteration, you should get rid of the old coating (wallpaper, whitewash, ceramic tiles or plaster).

• Elimination of surface defects. For high-quality painting, it is necessary to achieve a wall prepared for it. In the presence of cracks or other similar defects, it must be "expanded" by increasing in volume. A hammer and a spatula are used for this. Next, you should clean the defect from dust and prime, then grind the restored surface area.

• Aligning the walls

This stage is performed in several ways:

• the use of drywall;

• plaster;

• putty;

• primer.

• Removing the fungus from the surface. If, when removing the old coating, black spots were noticed on the surface, treatment should be carried out against the fungus. It is excreted only with special antibacterial agents.

After the cleaning composition has completely dried, you can start painting.

When planning a renovation, residents often cannot decide on a solution to change the interior. In such a situation, you should familiarize yourself with interesting ideas created by designers or other people. There are certain styles of interior design, inspired by which you can create a cozy space in any apartment.

Various techniques and techniques can be used to create a pleasing interior. One of these is creating a pattern or accent on one of the walls. Sometimes the opportunity is used to decorate part of the room with a different color.

With the help of materials at hand, you can create unusual patterns and textures on the surface with your own hands. Newspaper and other shade is a great budget imitation marble. With fabric, you can create abstract patterns that will look great on any wall in the room. It is also possible to create a modern decor with the use of a hair comb or broom.

Patchwork is a technique of combining various colors and surfaces. This style uses bright colors and unusual images. It is this style that allows all desires to come true, combining even the incongruous. The walls are designed in several stages: marking, sequential application of paint in rows, decorating with other elements.

For painting walls in this option, you can choose materials that acquire a stone structure after drying, or you can achieve this effect yourself. You can create an imitation by using decorative plaster and masking tape in front of the paint and varnish material.

This solution is perfect for any interior, giving it a modern and cozy look. Shades of paint are advised to use white, because a white stone is the easiest to recreate.

The choice of the ideal way to paint the walls in the corridor should be based on the interior of other rooms in the apartment:

• often a good solution is to paint the walls in muted and light colors, which create coziness and increase the space of a cramped hallway;

• the use of zoning, highlighting the wall with bright accents, unusual patterns created with masking tape and texture can transform a room;

• mirrored surfaces in combination with rich shades of paint visually expand the room.