How and how to paint a brick wall on the balcony?

The walls on the balconies do not always fit into the overall interior. To remedy the situation, you can paint the structure. Thanks to this, not only will the brick texture be preserved, but the design will also become more holistic.

Brickwork is present on almost every loggia. If you cover it with paint, then you can not only give it neatness, but also enhance its protective characteristics. Painting can be called the easiest way to decorate a balcony. Thanks to him, you can increase the life of the material, as well as emphasize its texture.

If you paint the masonry on the loggias, then you can also solve the following tasks:

• add the desired shade to the walls;
• get rid of surface defects;
• align the color.

Brick walls on the balcony can be covered with different materials.

• Silicate paint. It is based on liquid glass. The composition is not able to withstand the adverse effects of the environment. Its service life on brick often does not exceed 3 - 5 years.

• Acrylic. This paint is characterized by greater strength and resistance compared to the previous one. In the case of using acrylic coating, the brick will be reliably protected from external influences. The staining procedure is carried out with a brush or roller.

• Acrylic silicone. These paints and varnishes are considered the most expensive, but at the same time very resistant. As practice shows, the service life of this paint can be 13 years.

For the correct choice of substance, it is imperative to take into account the characteristics of the brick.

• For white silicate material The best option is dye on acrylic. This composition is considered environmentally friendly, safe, durable and relatively inexpensive.

• Any paint will work for red bricks. The master can paint the wall with acrylic, silicone, alkyd, polymer, latex and acrylate products. According to experts, it is the acrylate composition that is considered the best option, since it is wear-resistant, easy to care for, and also looks very decorative.

To improve the condition of a brick wall, you can take not a dye of a certain color, but another substance. Colorless varnish will look just as good. Varnishing is used for different types of bricks. Coating walls with varnish is an opportunity to create a creative design of a structure with sections of bare brick.

As you know, there are quite a few options for decorating masonry on the balcony. Before deciding on the color of the wall, it is worth clarifying for what purposes the room will be used.

• If this is a territory for relaxation and solitude, then painting in white or other light and delicate shades will be ideal. Red or any other bright color will not work in this case.

• The blue wall looks good on the loggia. Such a design will help relieve a person's stress, relax him and tune in to positive emotions. It will look very original if the main wall is painted with a dark shade, and the other two - with a light one.

• The inscriptions that are applied over the paint look quite stylish. When the base is dry, you can start drawing a pencil drawing - a layout. It is advisable to apply the inscription with a marker that can be easily erased. After that, the inscription is outlined in black.This wall looks quite original when combined with black and white furniture.

Before paint is applied to the surface, the wall must be properly prepared:

• brush away dry debris or remove it with a stiff brush;
• strong cracks are covered with putty;
• after the putty dries, a layer of primer is applied, it is necessary to protect against moisture;
• treat the wall with an impregnation against fungus and mold.

To paint the inner wall of the balcony with his own hands, the master will need to use the following inventory:

• brushes of different widths;
• roller;
• Scotch;
• rags;
• container for paint.

For in order for the surface to be painted correctly, it is necessary to glue its entire perimeter along the ceiling and flooring with a special tape. If you refuse to use this device, then you can stain the floors and ceiling with paint. Before work, it is also necessary to remove all objects from the balcony.

Initially, the seams on the brickwork should be painted. This procedure is usually done with a brush. It is important to prevent the appearance of drops and streaks. After that, the entire wall is painted with a roller. If, at the end of the work, the structure will have a dull shade, then it can be painted again. The number of layers can be different, the main thing is that in the end you learn the desired effect.

The technique of painting a brick wall on a loggia with a brush includes the following steps:

• a small brush is painted over all the seams on the border of the bricks;
• with a wide brush, cover the entire visible area with large strokes;
• paint application should be done from top to bottom.

Experts recommend processing the wall by visually dividing it into several small parts.

Working with a roller has a tactic that is similar to the one described above. First of all, the seams are painted with a fine brush. Without waiting for the coating to dry completely, the coloring composition is collected in the pallet and applied to the surface using a roller.

Using this attribute makes painting a wall quick and effortless. In addition, the paint lays down smoothly. After the paint has dried, which usually happens after 24-48 hours, it is recommended to cover the wall with varnish or fixer.

The technique of painting a balcony wall using a stencil involves processing only a certain area of ​​it. Thus, various patterns are applied to the surface.

Stencil rules:

• the wall is treated with a brush and roller as described above;
• a stencil is cut from a piece of wallpaper or paper;
• using double-sided tape or liquid nails, the stencil is attached to the wall;
• paint using a brush or roller.

The "1 brick" technique is used by those craftsmen who like to work. However, despite the need to spend time and effort, the result is very beautiful and original. In this technique, the first thing to do is paint the brick surface, and then the seams are treated with dark paint. Many craftsmen paint all bricks in different colors.

Painted brickwork requires constant maintenance, which consists in the regular elimination of stains, grease and dirt. Besides the owner of the premises should carefully study the manufacturer's recommendations for a specific paint model. Most modern paint formulations are able to withstand the effects of detergents. Thanks to this, the hostess will be able to easily keep the balcony space clean.

Basic care activities will not take long.

• To protect against the gradually forming plaque and strong pollution, the wall is additionally treated with special protective compounds or with a water-based varnish. Such a coating will be able to provide the masonry with a presentable appearance, as well as the duration of operation.
• No matter how high-quality and strong the paint is, it will need to be updated periodically. Due to salt deposits inside the brick, the master will need to repaint the wall on the balcony.

Since it will not be possible to completely restore the original appearance of a brick wall, as well as completely get rid of the coating on it, the consumer is advised to try to apply transparent bases on it. Varnishes and impregnations can not only refresh the brick base, but also significantly increase its service life.

An option for painting the balcony in the video below.