How to choose water-based paints –

What are water-based paints

The water paints they are water-based paint products suitable for decorating various types of supports, new and existing, in public and private environments.

The main characteristic of paints is the property of masking the support on which it is applied, modifying the aesthetics; this is due to the presence of pigments and fillers, as well as resins, contained within the products.
Some types of water-based paints offer advantages linked to the possibility of use even in humid environments (breathable water-based paints); their high breathability guarantees a correct humidity cycle in every environment. Other solutions like washable water-based paintsthey are more resistant to abrasion and washing, while still guaranteeing good breathability; this means that they are also stain removable while maintaining the original color unaltered.

Main characteristics of water-based paints

There are different types of water-based paints with different formulations based on the type of need and desired finish.

The choice starts from the simplest and cheapest products such as:

• the so called season (non-washable and very delicate product);
• the breathable water-based paints, semi-washable e washablewhich are more high-performance products;
• i decorative products more technical, more suitable for application by professionals.

The type of finish can also vary, opaque o semi-opaqueOf white colour o multiple shadesthanks to the addition of organic and inorganic pigments.

Saint-Gobain Weber offers a range of interior water-based paints with various characteristics and uses: breathable, semi-washable, washable, resistant to mold and fungi, sanitizing, specific for plasterboard, natural hydraulic lime products, enamels and plastic wall coverings.

Whatever the layout of your home and the space you want to make comfortable, whatever the support to be painted and the problems to be solved, you can find in the range of wall paints of the web the most suitable product.

Generally, wall paints of the web they can be applied on all types of supports such as lime/cement plasters, gypsum, concrete, both for new environments and for repainting.

Bathrooms, kitchens, but also even more humid interior environments such as laundries and cellars, require a breathable water-based paint that is resistant to the formation of mold and fungi, such as weberdeko active.

Then there are particular water-based paints designed specifically for specific supports, such as plasterboard: this is the case of weberdeko gypsumwashable water-based paint for interiors with an excellent uniforming effect, which allows good masking of the panel junction points without the use of any primer.

The water-based paints in the range of the web are certified in class A+i.e. the maximum level on the evaluation scale, according to the French model (Decret 321-2011) which identifies the products with low VOC emissions.

But what are VOCs?

VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are chemical compounds capable of evaporating easily at room temperature. They are always present in closed places as they can be emitted by a large quantity of products.

Many of these compounds can have negative effects on human health –

For the most vulnerable people, such as children, the elderly and the sick, therefore, purifying the environments in which we live is an important objective for redeveloping buildings and making the environment healthier and more comfortable.

Building in respect for the environment and ours salute it goes through innovation; the constant search for new raw materials, products and formulations that impact as little as possible on the environment around us and on our physical well-being is the key to build sustainable of the future.

Purifying water-based paint for interior environments

With these premises Saint-Gobain Weber is ready to get involved with new and advanced formulations.

He created puree from the weba purifying anti-mold water-based paint for interiors, resistant to mold and fungi which has an innovative technology, capable of capturing and neutralizing the main pollutants inside buildings, such as formaldehyde and other dangerous aldehydes.

In particular, the added value of this painting is that of break down over 80% of formaldehyde which constitutes the main VOC present in indoor environments, purifying the internal air for an effectiveness that lasts several years.

This certification is just one of the latest innovations made to the product, the technical data sheet from the weberdeko pure interior paint it is downloadable Who.

Application of water-based paints

The hydropainting puree from the web it is applied by brush, roller or airless spray (a system that allows the application of materials by exerting pressure on the fluid to be sprayed).

It can be used on substrates seasoned or newly made, providing appropriate preliminary cleaning in order to eliminate dust, mold and old, poorly anchored or flaking acrylic paints.
of the web it is also available in 14 liter and 5 liter buckets, also for painting small spaces.

For a optimal resultwe recommend treating highly absorbent or irregularly absorbent surfaces as well as plasterboard with a primer come weberprim RA13 or a uniforming primer such as weberprim background (available smooth or in different grain sizes).

However, the first thing to do, both for beginners and expert painters, is to prepare the room. Of fundamental importance, therefore, is the protection of the environment in which the walls need to be painted.

We must remember cover bene:

• the floors, whatever material they are made of
• electrical sockets
• the skirting boards
• the door jambs
• furniture, which must be moved from the walls; to optimize times, the latter can also be placed in the center of the room, with relative coverage.

And plastic sheet it can be effective in covering furniture, preferring it for the floor newspaper as cellophane may be slippery.
Regarding electrical sockets and switches, the covering plates can be removed or covered with adhesive tape. Even for skirting boards and door and window jambs, paper tape will be more than sufficient protection.

Comfort and well-being starting from home

Health starts from well-being in the internal environments that we frequent every day: the workplace and the home. Maintain good living comfort it means taking care of yourself.

To help create and maintain healthy and comfortable living environments we must respect three good habits:

• ventilate buildings regularly;
• choose materials with low total VOC content;
• favor products that purify indoor air.

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Choosing the right one is not always easy, which is why it is important to rely on specialists in the sector such as Saint-Gobain Webera leading company in the production of premixed products for the construction industry, which offers a complete range of advanced solutions for professional construction.

The high-quality solutions proposed by Saint-Gobain Weber are based on advanced technologies and formulations, to meet the highest technical needs.

Attention to market needs and cutting-edge construction techniquesthe company is constantly looking for innovative systems and products.
Weber is a guarantee of reliability and safety in results. The company policy is built on a firm desire to offer effective solutionssimple to apply, which do not cause damage to the environment, the health of operators and end users.

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