Tikkurila paint: features, advantages and disadvantages

Beckers is the absolute leader in the decorative coatings market in Sweden. This brand is known in Scandinavia, China, and Eastern Europe. In Russia, the rights to sell products belong to the Tikkurila concern. The brand's line includes a large number of items with the EU-blooman certificate, which indicates not only the environmental friendliness of the coating in operation, but also safety for the environment at all stages of production. The company has its own research center, where raw materials are examined, as well as the development of new, environmentally friendly technologies.

Tikkurila paint - features

Painting is an integral part of construction and repair work. When choosing a painting material, you need to take into account its characteristics and scope of application. The Tikkurila company has been a leader in the production of paint and varnish products for more than 150 years. All this time, it has been using the latest technologies in its production.

Tikkurila paint - types

Taking into account the area and place of application, Tikkurila produces different types of paint and varnish products:

1. Water-based paint is liquid substances in a liquid;
2. Water-dispersion paint is solid and small substances in a liquid (suspension);
3. Polyurethane paint.

Each of these types differs in the composition of the filler and is divided into types. All include:

• Antiseptic components;
• Various thickeners;
• Colorful fillers;
• Latex;
• Emulsifiers for emulsions, with their help the homogeneity of the mass is achieved.

Tikkurila water-based paint

Produced by emulsifying several components. Classification occurs according to the presence of the components used. There are such types of paints as:

• Acrylic;
• Latex;
• Silicone;
• Polyvinyl acetate.

Acrylic paint Tikkurila

The binder component of this paint is acrylic resins. The presence of resin gives the paint elasticity, the ability to paint over minor cracks and has a long service life. This paint belongs to the moisture-resistant category and is used in rooms with high humidity. It dissolves with water, which creates the desired viscosity of Tikkurila paint. It does not have a pungent odor. Dries quickly at room temperature. The desired color scheme is achieved by adding tint.

Tikkurila latex paint

This paint contains natural or synthetic rubber. The use of natural rubber leads to higher prices for products. In this regard, modern production uses synthetic raw materials, which leads to a significant reduction in the cost of paint. The scope of Tikkurila latex paint is very wide. It can perform finishing work both inside and outside the room. It easily covers surfaces:

• Wooden;
• Concrete;
• Brick;
• Plastic.

The base color of latex paint is white; tint is used to select the desired color. It does not emit a pungent odor. Water is used as a solvent. When using such paint, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare the surface and be sure to apply a primer.

Silicone paint Tikkurila

Silicone paint is based on organosilicon resins. It consists of resin, water, filler. Base color – white. Using coloring pigments and colors, the desired color is selected. It is easily applied to any surface and does not emit a pungent odor. The main advantage of tikkurila paint is:

• Long service life - up to 20 years.
• Moisture-resistant, in case of contamination it is easy to clean without losing its original appearance.
• Heat resistance, does not change its physical state when heated.
• Resistant to sunlight.
• Resistance to mechanical damage.

The disadvantages include the fact that paint cannot be applied to metal parts of the surface due to the fact that it causes corrosion of the metal.

Tikkurila water-dispersion paint

There are no emulsifiers in water-dispersion paint. Water contains suspensions of tiny particles of pigments and polymers. The binding material in it is:

• Polyvinyl acetate (PVA);
• Acrylic;
• Latex.

The positive characteristics of tikkurila water-dispersion paint include:

• Long service life;
• Breathable effect;
• Temperature changes are not scary;
• Moisture resistance;
• An environmentally friendly product without a pungent odor;
• Resistant to detergents.

Its main difference from water-based paint is its low price.

Polyurethane paint Tikkurila

For metal products, Tikkuril produces polyurethane paint. This paint is mainly intended for the industrial sector. This paint does a good job of protecting metal surfaces from water. It can prevent metal corrosion. Application area:

• Steel structures;
• Construction equipment;
• Machine tools;
• Markings on sports grounds.

Tikkurila polyurethane paint is called two-component, it consists of a solvent and a hardener. Using a solvent, the paint is brought to the desired consistency. The viscosity should correspond to 30 – 60 sec. DIN4. To obtain a good result, use a special solvent 1048; 1061; 1067. A hardener is added to the resulting mixture in a ratio of 5 to 1. Painting work is carried out at an ambient temperature of at least +5 degrees. The working time of the mixture is 4 hours. Drying period from 4 to 6 hours.

Beckers paints

The company has provided everything necessary for a high-quality transformation of the house inside and out. On the official Russian-language website you can find reference books, useful tips, instructions, certificates, and technical documentation. The official representative only responds to wholesale partners, but there is a large dealer network where consumers can get advice.

The company has provided everything necessary for a high-quality transformation of the house inside and out.

Features and Benefits

Since 1965, Beckers has accumulated solid experience, practical and research, having implemented a considerable number of projects. The disadvantages include the high cost, which is offset by numerous advantages.

Features that set Beckers apart from other manufacturers:

• A large number of implemented projects;
• Variety of colors
• Large range: to paint a house, along with window frames, roof, fence, furniture, all you need to do is shop in one place;
• Environmental friendliness;
• Products safe for allergy sufferers, asthmatics, pregnant women;
• Withstands large differences in daily and annual temperatures;
• 20 years warranty;
• Clear instructions.

Large range: to paint a house, along with window frames, roof, fence, furniture, all you need to do is shop in one place.

Scope of application

The line includes all the necessary items for repair. The range can be divided by area of ​​application into compositions for internal and external work, including fences, window frames, heating radiators. As already mentioned, you can repaint a house from the basement to the roof by purchasing everything in one place.

The line includes all the necessary items for repair.

Tikkurila paint - colors

The color perception of the human eye is individual for everyone. For one person, one color seems saturated and will please the eye, but another person does not like this color. There are people who are colorblind; they have a different sense of color. The company has been taking into account consumer demand for many years and creates a large number of shades. Color catalogs will help you make the right choice. They are created taking into account all application factors. There are Tikkurila paint color catalogs:

• For creating interior design, with a wide range of shades.
• For exterior decoration, taking into account the environment.

The color catalog is printed on glossy paper, which conveys a full palette of colors. You can view it in the store and on the website of the company’s official dealers; color catalogs are presented there:

• For interior work;
• For outdoor work;
• For facades;
• For walls;
• For metal.

Particular attention should be paid to the angle and light in which Tikkuril paint will look. Under different lighting, shades will play differently. The quality and cleanliness of the surface being painted also affects the shade. In addition to the color catalog, there are also thematic tables:

• Floor covering;
• For interior walls;
• For wooden facade;
• For furniture;
• For stone facades.

Having received complete information from these sources, it will not be difficult for you to choose the right color scheme.

Color palette

In 1952, the Swedish Color Institute prepared a catalog called the Natural Color System or NCS. The natural color system is based on the theory of the German physiologist Hering, who distributed shades not along the spectrum, as in a rainbow, but as they are perceived by human vision. It is impossible to reproduce exact shades on monitor screens due to individual brightness settings and technical characteristics, but special codes are used in printed catalogs.

For example, the code S0560 Y80R means that the hue has 5% chromaticity, 60 brightness, 80% red, and the remaining 20 yellow. Within the system, any of millions of shades can be determined. The color palette is constantly updated and corresponds to both classic design and new trends. The products have several catalogs of color systems.

The color palette is constantly updated and corresponds to both classic design and new trends.

Style and design

Before starting renovations, every person in the street wants to create a unique and stylish design in their apartment. Using tikkurila paint, you have endless possibilities in creating a stylish interior. You can experiment with the choice:

1. Color range of shades;
2. Gloss levels;
3. The structure of the material.

Additionally, it is possible to create drawings and special effects. If the design you created is outdated or tired, you can easily update it. Interesting design solutions and the latest ideas from the Tikkurila company will help you. They offer ideas on how to paint:

• The hallway, for example: by giving the ceiling an original and bold color, it will shine with newness.
• Living room - painting it in light colors with the addition of a black fragment.
• Bedroom in monochrome tone.
• Paint the nursery like a real jungle.
• Kitchen in retro style.
• Cabinet in a perky one-off color.
• Furniture: bright children's bed.
• Country house - paint with dark wood paint.
• Wallpaper.

Wallpaper for painting

Paintable wallpaper will help you create a stylish design. They differ in material and texture. Difference in materials:

• Glass wallpaper - moisture-resistant, durable, fire-resistant;
• Non-woven – with a finished pattern;
• Vinyl.

Tikkurila paint - consumption

Before purchasing the necessary materials, calculate the area of ​​the surface to be painted. Decide how many layers of paint will be applied to the surface. This way you will protect yourself from unnecessary costs. Each can of product has a label indicating:

• Name and purpose;
• Composition and properties;
• Weight of the contents and what area it is designed for;

The table below shows the consumption of water-based paint.

Which paint to choose

When choosing a painting material for finishing work, it is necessary to take into account all existing criteria. Value for money.

A cheap product may not give high-quality results. But the high price of paint does not guarantee 100% results.

It all depends on the work done to prepare the surface for painting. It is also necessary to take into account the scope of application and the structure of the surface to be painted. According to experts and, according to consumer reviews, the leader is silicone water-based paint TIKKURILA EURO EXTRA 20 (2.7 l.) Area of ​​application - walls and ceilings. You can buy paint in many stores.

Among silicate paints for walls and ceilings, experts call the leader water-based paint TIKKURILA FINNGARD SILIKAATTIMAALI (18 l).

Latex washable paint for walls and ceilings TIKKURILA EUORO POWER 7 has proven itself well among consumers.

Beckers paints for exterior use

Let's consider several positions of paints for decorating the outside of the house. The line includes primers that match the composition, and there is paint for foundations.

Beckers Pustfasadfarg P

Beckers matte paint based on acrylate resin for plaster and concrete external walls, has water-repellent and breathable qualities, protects walls from adverse external conditions.

It has water-repellent and breathable qualities.

Beckers Acrylatfarg

Semi-matte water-based latex based. Used for wooden facades, concrete plinths, metal, galvanized surfaces. Thus, almost all external elements can be painted with the same paint, using different colors.

Used for wooden facades, concrete plinths, metal, galvanized surfaces.

Beckers Golvfarg

Designed for residential floors subject to normal wear and tear. Semi-gloss, quick-drying, no bubbles, resistant to kerosene and grease.

Designed for residential floors subject to normal wear and tear.

Beckers Sockelfarg

Matte latex paint on a water-based basis for painting concrete plinths and drainpipes.

Matte latex paint on a water-based basis.

Decorative effect paints

A room painted in a single color looks clean, but boring. If you paint the walls using paint with a decorative effect, the room will take on an exclusive look. Paint in this category is called decorative. Using decorative paints the following effects are created:

• Under the cut of natural stone;
• Under the skin;
• Velvety surface;
• With the effect of silk thread;
• Nacre;
• With a metallic sheen.

The paint is applied to the surface using conventional tools, a brush, a roller or a spray gun. To achieve a more pronounced effect, use rollers with a highlighted relief or a special pattern. Calculate the material consumption for at least two layers. Popular varieties of decorative paint from Tikkuril:

• Harmony - requires ideal preparation of the walls, they must be smooth.
• Liitu - for school boards.
• Magnetic – with magnetic properties.

• Miranol – for metal and wood surfaces.
• Thai - for wooden, concrete, chipboard and plasterboard surfaces.

Don’t be afraid to experiment; any paint applied will create a unique and interesting result.

Features of paint application

If you decide to opt for Beckers to get the ideal result, it is advisable to consider several of the proposed options. Any Beckers paint is made from environmentally friendly raw materials, but you can choose special coatings with the Swedish asthma and allergy association sign for children's rooms.

For places with high humidity: kitchens and bathrooms, choose moisture-resistant and washable coatings. You can choose a universal coating, such as Beckerplast paint for bedrooms and living rooms. The 20-year warranty on the coating will only be valid if the application technology is followed, so it is important to choose the right putty and primer compositions. Each beckers paint has detailed instructions that describe the stages of surface preparation, priming and application.

Any Beckers paint is made from environmentally friendly raw materials, but you can choose special coatings with the Swedish asthma and allergy association sign for children's rooms.

Surface preparation

Preparing surfaces for painting and repainting occurs in different ways. Let's look at the example of a tree. For example, factory-primed wood for painting can simply be washed. The resin should be removed from the unprepared product and washed with white spirit. The manufacturer recommends cleaning surfaces affected by mold with Ute-Mogeltvatt, which, unfortunately, is difficult to find, so you need to purchase a substitute. The joints are primed with a special Grundolya compound.

Wood to be repainted should be cleaned as much as possible of the old coating using a wire brush and sandpaper. Check for porous surfaces and remove them; if there is mold, clean with a special product. Then rinsing with white spirit, priming the entire tree, priming the joints with Grundoleya. However, if you are repainting an old latex coating with a similar composition, the material is good; you don’t need to scrape it off, but just wash it and prime it.

Surface preparation is a stage on which the quality and service life of the new coating depends. It is advisable to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and use matching primers of the same brand. In addition, pay attention to the operating temperature.

Wood to be repainted should be cleaned as much as possible of the old coating using a wire brush and sandpaper.

Consumption, drying time and application surfaces

The manufacturer recommends increasing the number of layers to three to obtain a more durable result, but two are enough. The exact paint consumption is almost impossible to calculate using a calculator, since it depends on the properties of the surface, tool, and application technique. For example, a roller with a long pile produces a denser layer than a roller with a short one. It is acceptable to dilute the first layer, but the paints are sold ready-to-use. The only way out is to buy paint with a small supply and choose the tool responsibly. The first and second layers are sometimes applied with different tools.

Thinned paints dry faster, and a coat applied with a roller takes longer to dry than when using a sprayer. As a rule, it takes several hours to dry one layer; the surface can be transformed in one working day.

Surfaces must be well prepared, smooth, and clean. The presence of dust will lead to delamination. Excessive humidity or sunlight will also prevent the layers from drying properly. Grease stains that may be near the door handles will definitely show through.

The manufacturer recommends increasing the number of layers to three to obtain a more durable result.

Beckers is a reliable manufacturer of paints and varnishes. The company's long history includes a large number of successfully implemented projects. The range allows you to select coatings for everything that can be painted, however, the manufacturer recommends treating the surface with cleaning products, for which you will have to look for substitutes. The quality of the coating depends on compliance with the technology at all stages. The warranty period is 20 years, so the cost of Beckers paint is somewhat high.

Lazuli with decorative effect

Glaze is a clear or tinted finish. It protects the decorative coating and gives the decor shine and amazing effect. The Tikkurila company in its catalog offers options for which paint the azure can be combined with. For example:

Thai single-color pearlescent glaze gives a brilliant pearlescent hue in bright light. Used for interior work.

Thai Stardust - translucent azure, in natural light, emphasizes the decor on the walls.

Thai Glow is a polish that glows in the dark. Used on painted surfaces of walls, floors and wood. For internal use.