12 best paints for the ceiling and walls

Painting walls and ceilings in apartments and private houses has become a rational alternative to the “problem” of whitewashing. Slaking lime, ubiquitous stains, unevenness of the coating obtained and the constant “rubdown” of the walls with clothes - all this is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Now it is much easier and cheaper to buy a good water-based paint, a resource which lasts for decades.

Today the building materials market offers many types of water-based paints: acrylic, silicate, silicone, etc. Each has a purely individual characteristics, however, and the overall quality of all of them is different. Especially for you, we selected nine of the best paints for the ceiling and walls in the three main categories. Applicants for high positions in the rating were selected by several criteria:

1. user reviews and reputable sources;
2. brand and manufacturer's reputation;
3. thorough comparison of performance parameters and characteristics;
4. price-quality ratio".

Best Acrylic Waterborne Paint

4 OLIMP Gamma Washable Paint (10 L)

Premium-grade matte acrylic paint, the main advantage of which is high wear resistance in places with high operating loads and high humidity levels. It is perfect for walls and ceilings in crowded corridors and sales areas, as well as in bathrooms and in the kitchen. This is due, above all, to the possibility of washing the surface without the risk of erasing the water-emulsion layer, which meets the conditions for ensuring cleanliness with a large human flow.

According to user reviews, OLIMP Gamma Washable Paint can be applied on clean surfaces (drywall, chipboard, fiberboard), as well as on previously plastered plastered surfaces. All the advantages of paint rest on providing good covering power (to achieve the effect, you can paint the walls or ceilings at once), as well as a low susceptibility to chemical reactions with detergents. This brand is a good representative of the segment, suitable for tinting or for independent use.

3 PARADE W4 (9 L)

Known and good paint on acrylic base with high wear resistance. With full (and hard) adherence to the recommendations on the application does not lose its qualities for 10-15 years, but such formalities are very annoying users. Immediately before painting the walls or ceilings, you should perform a whole ritual of actions: by itself, clean the surface from dirt and fragile coating, and also necessarily degrease it with a weak alkaline solution. It is presented in several basic versions - "A" and "C". It is advisable to use the first one as an independent white paint or a basis for light and pastel colors, the second one only as a basis for saturated colors.

Advantages:

• very high quality of the coating;
• when applied correctly, it does not lose its properties for 10-15 years;
• increased wear resistance.

Disadvantages:

• serious demands on the cleanliness of the treated surface;
• high price.

2 Alpina Renova (10 L)

The paint line Renova from the German brand Alpina for several years included in the top of the best acrylic coatings for interior decoration. It is simple and unpretentious to use, moderately viscous and durable. Consumers very praise the adhesive properties (adhesion to the surface) and resistance to washing. The pristine whiteness (if the paint has not been diluted with a color scheme) persists for 5-7 years, after which there is a slight dimming. However, if you add color to the basis, and no matter what - whether it is rich or soft tone - the "aging" will not be noticeable throughout the entire life cycle.

Advantages:

• strong adhesive properties;
• resistant to washing;
• retains its color well during the whole service life;
• most stable when using colors of the respective manufacturer.

Disadvantages:

• quite high consumption - about 150 grams per square meter (depends largely on the type of painting surface).

1 Farbitex Profi (14 kg)

The line of budget acrylic paints with high water resistance and therefore washable. Most of the consumers use Farbitex as a coating for painting walls in the bathroom or kitchen, since the water-repellent feature works to "cheers". Also paint is good because it does not impose special and, sometimes, even unnecessary requirements to the surface. Of course, applying a layer of "acrylics" on a perfectly dry and clean surface is welcome, but it's okay if the latter is slightly damp. It is these two qualities that predetermined the popularity of Farbitex Profi among users who subconsciously search for material of the ideal combination of price and quality.

Advantages:

• optimal cost;
• washable cover;
• does not impose requirements on the moisture content of the coating and the temperature regime in the treated room;
• relatively low consumption (from 90 grams per square meter).

Disadvantages:

• for its price segment - does not have.

The best silicate water emulsion paint

4 Baumit Silikat Color Repro (25kg)

Elite silicate paint from authoritative Austrian manufacturer Baumit. Despite the overall high quality of the products manufactured by this company, Silikat Color Repr has something to complain about. Firstly, it’s just crazy material consumption. From the reviews and descriptions of the product it is not clear how many layers it is recommended to lay the coating, so 500 grams per square meter can be safely attributed to minuses.The second important fact is that the coating can withstand temperatures ranging from +8 degrees Celsius. In comparison with competitors - a significant loss. Nevertheless, the purely qualitative characteristics at altitude. If price comes first, then this option is not for you. In all other cases, quite decent paint.

Advantages:

• reliable binder (potassium liquid glass);
• non-flammable coating with a high degree of resistance to pollution, light resistance and vapor permeability.

Disadvantages:

• small range of heat resistance (not applicable at sub-zero temperatures);
• high price;
• high consumption per square meter.

3 Tury Scandinavia Classic Silikatti S-5 (20 kg)

Matte moisture-resistant silicate-based paint, recommended as a material for finishing facades on brick or lime plaster. It is successfully used for interior decoration, in particular, for painting the ceiling and walls in order to achieve perfect white without nasty glare.

One of the main advantages of Tury Scandinavia Classic Silikatti S-5 is that the paint dries very quickly after application, and also has high weather and moisture resistance. In connection with the main use as a facade paint, the water-based emulsion has good resistance to temperature fluctuations, withstanding drops from -20 to +40 degrees Celsius. In addition, the advantages include opacity, dictated by the quality of the binder (potassium silicate). Yes, and it is, in general, not very expensive, especially given the good packing volumes.

2 PUFAS Fassaden-Silikat (10 L)

A unique water-based silicate paint based on the same liquid potassium glass. The first, and most importantly, the dignity of Fassaden-Silikat is thrift. One liter is enough for a single-layer coating of 6-8 square meters of surface - about 130-170 grams per square meter (depending on the type of surface).

According to consumers, the paint is poorly perceived bright, saturated colors, but soft, bright colors reproduces without much difficulty. According to the standard characteristics, there are no complaints, but the annoying fact is that the coating does not tolerate negative temperatures. For its price category, the inherent qualities are not enough, but those that are are very high.

Advantages:

• high standard indicators (moisture and atmospheric resistance, vapor permeability);
• the best indicators of material economy;
• excellent color rendition of light colors Kohler.

Disadvantages:

• not frost resistant;
• high price;
• mixed poorly with saturated colors.

1 TIKKURILA Finngard SILIKAATTIMAALI (18L)

One-component silicate paint deep matting. According to the general impression of the reviews, users really like the paint. Most emit ordinary qualities (dirt-repellent ability, vapor permeability), but there are more interesting details. A wide range of heat-resistant coatings was tested by consumer enthusiasts who were satisfied with the result. The consumption figures are average, but in comparison with one of the applicants - this is an excellent result. Among other things, the paint has found application in the marine industry - this once again confirms the high level of Finnish paintwork material.

Advantages:

• optimal cost;
• used as a material in the marine industry;
• wide range of perceived temperatures (from -50 to +60 degrees Celsius);
• acceptable consumption (from 190 to 210 grams per square meter).

Disadvantages:

• as a basis it is intended only for dark pigmentary pastes "Avantit Fasad".

The best silicone water-based paint

4 DYO Master Max "Acryl Silicone" (20 kg)

A very budget version of silicone water-based paint with the addition of an acrylic base in a ratio of 50/50, the undoubted advantage of which is low consumption with a single-layer coating of the walls and ceiling of apartments and private houses. 1 kilogram of DYO Master Max is enough to paint 9 square meters of the surface to produce a light white with a pronounced matting effect.

According to reviews of consumers and experts, this water-based emulsion is sufficiently resistant to negative environmental factors, but without any outstanding results. In particular, it is perfectly cleaned, provides a free flow of gas exchange processes, is not prone to fading in the sun and the appearance of fungus, which is why it is often used in shower rooms. Taking into account the low price and large volume is an excellent choice for those who appreciate high quality at inconsequential costs.

3 LITOKOL LITOTHERM Paint Sil (20 kg)

The case when the manufacturer firmly clings to the complementarity of the products. LITOKOL LITOTHERM Paint Sil is not recommended for use with “dissimilar” plasters and other materials - the overall quality of the coating will noticeably decrease. By itself, this paint has very high levels of protection of surfaces against moisture and pollution, sunlight and other adverse factors - indicators inherent in premium-class materials. In general, there are no serious complaints about the product, but you can be indignant against the policy of the company, which sacrificed a bit of universality for the sake of additional benefits.

Advantages:

• wide color range;
• the presence of the protection system LitoProtect;
• created specifically for use in harsh environments.

Disadvantages:

• loses in quality when used with “non-brand” materials.

2 Alpina Expert (10 l)

Another representative of the company Alpina, silicone facade paint Expert, had gathered an impressive army of satisfied consumers. It is inexpensive, which is very beneficial effect on the popularity of products among the budget strata of the population. And, it is very economical: relative to competitors by rating, the cost of applying a single layer averages 110 milliliters per square meter - a small, but still a victory. And the quality is not much inferior to the more expensive counterparts. Instead of stating obvious facts and hackneyed phrases, let's say: this is one of the best paints in the whole market of building materials.

Advantages:

• attractive price;
• low paint consumption per layer;
• durability of the applied coating.

Disadvantages:

• not detected.

1 Ceresit CT 48 (15 L)

The world-famous brand Ceresit produces not only high-quality grouting, and the silicone paint CT 48 is a clear confirmation of this. On the part of the builders, it is good in its simplicity of application, high adhesion and compatibility with almost all materials. In turn, users appreciate more operational qualities: vapor permeability and immunity to the action of sunlight (burnout and radiation), ease of cleaning from pollution, the absence of a strong odor and uniform painting. The consumption per square meter with a two-pass application does not exceed 300 milliliters - taking into account the price, it turns out to be a little expensive, but the quality is clearly worth it.

Advantages:

• optimal balance of characteristics;
• low water permeability;
• consumption for a two-layer coating does not exceed 300 milliliters per square;
• no unpleasant smell;
• mixes evenly with the color scheme.

Disadvantages:

• high price.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of water-based paints for the ceiling and walls?
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Alpina

Ceresit

PARADE

TIKKURILA

PUFAS

Baumit

Litokol

OLIMP

DIY

Tury scandinavia

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