Ranking of the best wood paints for interior work in 2022

Painting wooden surfaces is one of the most popular wood treatments. With the help of paint, you can create a unique interior design without spending a lot of money and effort. You can even paint a wooden surface on your own, which is most often done by the owners who are planning to renovate the house. In order for the wood not only to look good after processing, but also to be in excellent condition for a long time, you need to know how to properly paint wood and what kind of paint is needed for this.

What paints for wood are

For indoor surfaces, you can use one of 4 types of paints: acrylic, alkyd, water-dispersion and polyurethane. Any of the paints should contain a pigment, a base that binds all the components and forms a surface film, various fillers for the surface shine and its strength, as well as additives with which the paint dries faster and makes the surface resistant to fire.

• Acrylic paint is distinguished by its low price, which at the same time did not greatly affect the quality of the composition. It is also quite practical, which is confirmed in conditions of sharp temperature changes and frequent exposure to sunlight. In addition, the paint does not allow the tree to rot and crumble. Due to the dense consistency of the paint, which is evenly distributed over the surface, it creates a coating that is resistant to mechanical stress. Acrylic-based paints dry fairly quickly, which is also a significant advantage.
• Alkyd paint is equally successfully used for both interior and exterior work. It consists of alkyd varnish, solvent, coloring additives and fillers. For more than 4 years, alkyd paint has been protecting the surface from various negative factors. It can withstand both very low and very high temperatures. Also, alkyd enamel has good water resistance, high resistance to mechanical damage. It dries for a long time - 2-3 days. It is inexpensive.
• Water-based paint with water as a thinner is an eco-friendly option for the home.Such paint is sold in the form of a paste with a liquidish consistency, which must be diluted with a certain amount of water immediately before use. Drying, the water from the paint evaporates, as a result of which the paint hardens and becomes resistant to the influencing factors. Such paint dries quickly - it takes only a few hours, besides, it has no smell, which is a huge plus for the premises. It has good water resistance, resistance to mechanical stress. Can serve as much as 15 years. Easy to operate and relatively inexpensive.
• Polyurethane paint has a good consistency, which allows it to perfectly adhere to the wooden surface and form a surface with high protective properties. Such paint has high resistance to various external factors. Non-toxic, non-flammable. It has a huge variety of colors and shades.

What paint to choose

Knowing what paints exist for treating wooden surfaces, it is already becoming easier with the choice. According to the distinctive characteristics, you can determine the most suitable in your case. But if you have not yet figured out which paint is right for you, then the following tips will help you.

• If you are faced with the task of giving color to interior doors, floors, baseboards, then it is best to use water-dispersion paint.
• To hide irregularities, for example, when decorating a house from a bar, it is best to take acrylic paint.
• For the treatment of walls, floors, doors and other wooden elements in a children's room, it is best to give preference to acrylic paints with the ability to easily wash them off, as well as with a note about the environmental friendliness of the composition.
• Polyurethane paint can be used to paint floors and stairs.
• For rooms with high humidity, it is worth using compositions with an antifungal effect, for example, acrylic paint.
• Alkyd paint has a strong odor, so it is rarely used for interior work. But it does an excellent job of leveling surfaces.

Rating of wood paints for interior work

Tikkurila is a Finnish company that produces impeccable quality compounds for the treatment of interior and exterior coatings.

Tikkurila Empire base

Tikkurila Empire Base is a paint that is suitable for painting wood and metal surfaces, as well as for finishing furniture. Alkyd based. Packed in cans of 0.255 l, 0.9 l, 2.7 l and 9 l. The paint has many advantages, ideal for interior work. It has a semi-matte effect, there is a slight sheen. The price for a can of 0.9 liters is 700-800 rubles.

• easy to use;
• does not flow;
• does not splash;
• the smell is weak, barely noticeable;
• spend little;
• can acquire any color from the catalog;
• hides flaws;
• dries 3 hours.

Tikkurila Miranol

- Another high-quality paint for wooden surfaces. The price for a can of 0.9 liters is about 700 rubles.

• lays down easily;
• no smudges;
• dries in 3-4 hours;
• a wide range of colors;
• dense, one layer is enough.

• has a mild odour.

About the features of the material - in the video:

TEKNOS

is a Finnish company that cares not only about the quality of its products, but also about its environmental friendliness. The advanced technologies of the company allow it to excel in this matter.

TEKNOS biora balance is water-based and practically odorless, perfect for painting even a child's room.

• does not contain solvents;
• safe;
• practically odorless;
• matte beautiful finish;
• hides small irregularities;
• persistent.

• high price.

ALPINA

is a German brand with 100 years of history. It produces a huge number of different products for interior and exterior surfaces. Invented the first paint soluble in cold water.

Alpina Aqua Buntlack is an acrylic based paint that produces a beautiful gloss. Available in 0.7 l and 2.5 l cans.

• does not have an unpleasant odor;
• many saturated colors;
• easy application.

• expensive - 2000 rubles for 2.5 liters.

ADLER

is an Austrian paint manufacturer with a good reputation in Europe.

ADLER Lignovit Color is an acrylic paint that provides long-term protection to wooden surfaces. Does not allow to penetrate mold, fungus and blue. Suitable for all wooden elements both indoors and outdoors.

• reliable coverage;
• does not crack after a long time;
• little is spent.

• price - almost 4000 for 4 liters.

ACE PAINT

is a very large and popular American company that often offers innovative products to its customers.

ACE Contractor Pro Interior Wall Paint is an interior acrylic paint suitable not only for wood, but also drywall, wood, brick and other surfaces.

• economical;
• does not exfoliate;
• covers imperfections well.

• sold in large quantities, more suitable for large-scale work.

SENEZH

- a Russian company known for its products for the treatment of wooden surfaces, in which it has achieved great success.

SENEZH AQUADECOR is an antiseptic with the main task of protecting the wooden surface. There is a fairly large palette of colors.

• maximally protects the tree from the effects of various negative factors;
• no unpleasant odor;
• many colors to choose from.

• it is not always possible to achieve the color that is indicated;
• more consumption than indicated by the manufacturer.

Technology for painting wooden surfaces indoors

Before applying the selected paint to the surface, it is necessary to prepare this surface. This work consists of several stages:

1. Removing fungus and mold is the most important preparatory step.If there is such damage to the wood, then it is necessary to treat the tree with special preparations.
2. We remove irregularities - there are bound to be knots on a new wooden surface. They must be removed. It may also be resin. It must be heated with a special hair dryer and removed. Places are polished with sandpaper. It is also necessary to cover these places with shellac - the tool will help prevent the release of resin.
3. Removal of old coating, if any. Cracked paint can be removed with a spatula, if there is a technical hair dryer, then it will come in handy here. With it, the paint will become softer and easier to remove. Then the remaining material is rubbed with sandpaper.
4. We remove defects. If there are holes in the wood, they must be puttied. Finding putty is easy - you just need to make sure that it is suitable for wooden surfaces. After puttying, smooth with sandpaper.
5. Degreasing is a mandatory step, without which high-quality painting is impossible. In this case, you will need a nitro solvent or extraction gasoline. We process all wood with a liquid to exclude the presence of greasy stains. Then brush the entire surface with a brush.

After the preparatory stage, the surface must be primed. This is necessary so that the paint adheres better to the surface. Also, thanks to the primer, less paint consumption is obtained. And a primer helps keep stains from showing through the paint. For a primer, use drying oil or a colorless primer specifically for wood. After a day, you can start painting.

For the correct application of paint, you need to know a few points:

• Application is best done with a flat wide brush. A spray gun is also great.
• You do not need to draw a lot of paint on the brush, it is enough to lower it into the solution by a third.
• For better application, you need to brush along the fibers of the tree, and not across.
• The brush should be driven smoothly, do not press it hard against the surface.

Painting is carried out in two or three passes. First, the first thin layer is applied, after you need to wait for drying, apply the second thin layer. Then, if necessary, you can apply a third layer. It should be remembered that it will be more effective to apply several thin layers than one thick layer. A few more tips to ensure that the painting is of the highest quality and looks like it was done by professionals, even if you are doing it for the first time:

1. In order not to see the stripes from the brush, the last layer should be applied from top to bottom.
2. For a uniform color of the paint, it is necessary to mix the mixture thoroughly before application.
3. The color does not always match what is stated on the package, so it is better to make a test stroke before painting.
4. Degreasing with an alkali solution before painting will improve the adhesion of the paint to the surface, which means it will make the painting more durable.
5. Painting should not be carried out at high room temperatures, because the paint will dry faster and you can get a worse result.
6. To finish surfaces in a modern style, you can combine two colors when painting. Usually in this case, the first layer is applied a darker shade, and the second - a lighter and brighter one. It turns out an interesting effect.
7. To create the effect of bleached oak, you need to use light paint, which is applied in a thin layer two to three times.

About possible mistakes in painting wood - in the video:

Thus, the paint of the Finnish company Tikkurila is considered to be the best paint for wood.Teknos and Alpina paints have also proven themselves well. But in order to paint wooden surfaces indoors with the highest quality, not only paint is important, but also the skills of the master. Therefore, before doing this work, it is better to familiarize yourself with the technology of proper wood painting.