How to paint plastic at home: basic information

Features of working with plastic

In everyday life, the term “plastic” means products made from the following materials:

• polypropylene;
• plastics;
• polystyrene;
• polycarbonate.

But not all plastics are suitable for painting, since it is often much easier to initially select the material of the desired color. Such materials include polystyrene, polycarbonate and polyethylene - they are not painted.

Before you start painting the plastic, you need to remove all dirt from the surface and wipe it dry. When painting, the following nuances should be taken into account:

• The surface to be treated must first be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, grease, oil, bitumen and other stains. To do this, you can use a solvent.
• The plastic is also treated with an antistatic liquid to relieve stress generated by friction. This is necessary so that when painting, lint, hair and dust do not attach to the product.
• If an old product is to be painted, then to correct defects, the surface is initially puttied with a special putty for plastic, which is more elastic.
• Protrusions and irregularities formed on the putty must be sanded with sandpaper with moisture-resistant properties. Such an abrasive is necessary, because grouting occurs using water to smooth out all cracks and crevices.

Soft sandpaper for finishing Source livemaster.ru

• After drying, the product is degreased again.
• Three thin layers of primer are applied to degreased plastic for improved adhesion. The primer can be any: any color, two-component or multi-component.
• After the primer has dried, the surface is treated with sandpaper with an abrasiveness of 400-500.
• If you are going to paint the plastic yourself, you need to add a plasticizer to it and apply 2-3 layers using a spray gun. Before applying a new layer, you need to wait for the previous one to dry.
• Half an hour after applying the last layer, the surface is covered with varnish or metallic paint.
• To bring the product's appearance to perfection, a wax polishing paste is applied to it, which covers minor imperfections.

See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in finishing materials.

Rating of the best rubber paints

All paints containing latex are divided into two categories: Russian and imported. The ratings are based on customer ratings on the Yandex Market trading platform.

Russian made

The rating includes the most popular types of paints containing latex from leading Russian manufacturers.

MasterGood elastic, moisture-resistant, washable

Price for 2.4 kg – 698 rubles, for 1 kg – 291 rubles.

The product is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and can be applied to any type of substrate. Type of coating – covering. Drying time depends on the thickness of the layer and averages 4 hours. Consumption – from 140 to 280 g/sq.m.

MasterGood elastic, moisture-resistant, washable

Advantages:

• affordable cost;
• good hiding power;
• resistant to cracking;
• frost-resistant;
• contains an antiseptic;
• faint smell.

Flaws:

• There are only four colors in the palette.

DALI for roof, plinth, facade, washable matte

Price for 3 kg – 896 rubles, for 1 kg – 299.

Covering paint with latex is popular among consumers due to the combination of affordable price and good quality. Versatility and ease of application are also its distinctive qualities. The minimum consumption is 5 sq.m/kg.

DALI for roof, plinth, facade, washable matte

Advantages:

• does not crack;
• universal;
• suitable for both manual and mechanical application;
• dries quickly.

Flaws:

• average hiding power;
• not suitable for metal;
• changes color after drying.

MAXIMA Rubber moisture-resistant matte

Price for 2.5 kg - 2499 rubles, for 1 kg - 999.6.

The product from the Russian manufacturer SUPER DECOR contains innovative technologies and is created from high-quality raw materials, which provides excellent covering and decorative characteristics. This product is universal, suitable for all types of surfaces. Easy to apply, does not harm health, dries in 24 hours. Consumption is 150-250 g/sq.m.

MAXIMA Rubber moisture-resistant matte

Advantages:

• weather resistant;
• contains UV protection;
• can be tinted;
• easy to apply in any way.

Flaws:

• cannot be used for painting horizontal planes that are subject to mechanical stress;
• not suitable for painting tank bowls that are in constant contact with water.

Optimist latex

Price for 1.5 kg – 630, for 1 kg – 420 rubles.

This product is primarily intended for walls, facades and roofs, but is also suitable for interior work. Consumption is 150-200 g/sq.m.

Optimist latex

Advantages:

• wide range of colors;
• affordable cost;
• vapor permeable;
• weather resistant;
• long service life.

Flaws:

• strong smell;
• takes a relatively long time to dry.

Winter strength

Price for 10 kg – 2650 rubles, for 1 kg – 265.

Despite the affordable price, this product has impressive characteristics. The polymer raw materials of BASF Corporation, plasticizers, inhibitors and fire retardants included in its composition provide coverage and moisture resistance, and are suitable for treating the bottom of shower cabins, swimming pools and fountains. When applied to iron coating, this paint provides protection against corrosion. Consumption is about 250 g/sq.m.

Winter strength

Advantages:

• low cost;
• service life of at least 25 years;
• versatility;
• frost resistance;
• UV resistant.

Flaws:

• demanding on the quality of surface preparation;
• high consumption.

Citadel is super durable

Price for 10 kg – 3650, for 1 kg – 365 rubles.

This polymer material is superior in many parameters not only to Russian, but also to imported analogues. It can withstand a temperature range from -60 to +120 degrees, has excellent water resistance, and due to its high adhesion, it is perfectly applied to any type of coating. Consumption is 0.4-0.5 kg per square meter. m.

Citadel is super durable

Advantages:

• versatility;
• resistance to aggressive substances (oils, salt solutions, etc.);
• high wear resistance;
• easy to clean;
• aesthetically attractive film of bright color;
• large range of colors;
• budget cost;
• service life more than 15 years.

Flaws:

• not detected.

Farbitex PROFI

Price for 3 kg – 976 rubles, for 1 kg – 325.

This washable water-dispersion paint with latex is suitable for both playgrounds and roofing or facades. An elastic glossy film that covers all cracks and unevenness of the base looks very attractive and requires little maintenance. Consumption, depending on the type of coating, ranges from 100 to 300 g/m².

Farbitex PROFI

Advantages:

• budget cost;
• versatility;
• Can be applied in any way, manual or mechanical;
• smoothes the surface.

Flaws:

• takes a long time to dry.

Chief technologist latex

Price for 2.4 kg - 880 rubles, for 1 kg - 367.

This domestically produced product is not only resistant to cracking, but is even capable of keeping the base on which it is applied from deformation. Other advantages include moisture resistance and consumption of only 50-150 g/m².

Chief technologist latex

Advantages:

• crack resistance;
• weather resistance;
• can be used in bathrooms and other places where prolonged direct contact with water is possible;
• budget cost;
• versatility.

Flaws:

• additional costs for coloring are required.

VGT Elastic

Price for 6 kg - 1499 rubles, for 1 kg - 249.8.

This material is intended for processing the facades of buildings made of concrete, brick, wood, as well as for application on top of plaster. It can also be used to treat rooms with high humidity. Consumption on average is 200-400 g/m².

VGT Elastic

Advantages:

• low cost.

Flaws:

• high consumption;
• takes a long time to dry;
• Can only be applied manually;
• poor color scheme.

Super Decor Rubber

Price for 1 kg – 324 rubles.

Universal paint, which is easy to apply both manually and using a spray, is in high demand in the market. Has good decorative qualities. Consumption, depending on the base, ranges from 110 to 450 g/m².

Super Decor Rubber

Advantages:

• dries quickly;
• without smell;
• good hiding power;
• does not crack.

Flaws:

• weak elasticity;
• increased density;
• the need for additional tinting.

The average price for Russian-made rubber paint is 390.5 rubles per kilogram.

Rating of the best imported rubber paints

The rating included the most popular types of paints containing latex from leading foreign manufacturers.

Veslee

Price for 0.52 kg - 271 rubles, for 1 kg - 521.

This Chinese-made product is packaged in cans and is indispensable when processing wheels or other parts of cars. If necessary, the paint can be removed without leaving any traces on the base treated with it.

Veslee paint

Advantages:

• Ease of use;
• high moisture resistance;
• large range of colors;
• corrosion protection.

Flaws:

• strong smell;
• washes poorly;
• impossibility of tinting.

Alpina Expert Facade Silicone

Price for 10 kg – 3393 rubles, for 1 kg – 339.

This material for exterior use is very economical in consumption - only 140-150 g/m². It is based on silicone, which provides good coverage and light resistance.

Alpina Expert Facade Silicone

Advantages:

• versatility;
• ease of application manually or mechanically;
• can be used for painting heating systems.

Flaws:

• weak color range.

Bayramix Silicon Profi

Price for 9 kg – 2890 rubles, for 1 kg – 321.

This one-component Turkish-made product is intended for outdoor use only and has a smooth, matte, beautiful surface. Consumption is about 12 sq.m/l.

Bayramix Silicon Profi

Advantages:

• Various application methods are possible;
• high elasticity;
• affordable price;
• dries quickly.

Flaws:

• weak color scheme;
• Suitable for outdoor use only.

Primalex Optimal

Price for 5 kg – 2247 rubles, for 1 kg – 449.

This white paint from one of the European manufacturers can acquire any desired shade with the help of tinting. The matte finish film looks very attractive and is abrasion resistant.

Primalex Optimal

Advantages:

• can be applied manually or mechanically;
• highly decorative;
• exceptional vapor permeability.

Flaws:

• can only be used for interior work;
• high price.

Tikkurila Novasil

Price for 2.7 kg - 2144 rubles, for 1 kg - 794.

The product of one of the leaders in the paint and varnish market is distinguished by the highest quality and excellent decorative properties. This silicone-modified acrylate-based paint is suitable for exterior use in both residential and industrial areas. Consumption is 4-6 sq.m/l.

Tikkurila Novasil

Advantages:

• reliable, well-proven manufacturer;
• easy application in any way;
• dries quickly;
• moisture resistance;
• interesting color scheme.

Flaws:

• high price.

SherLastic Elastomeric

Price for 19 kg - 25,200 rubles, for 1 kg - 1,326.

The product from the American manufacturer is characterized by increased flexibility and elasticity. Able to withstand alkaline influences up to pH 12. Antimicrobial components, which are also included in the composition, will prevent the formation of black or green deposits with constant contact with water. Consumption is 1 liter per 8-10 m².

SherLastic Elastomeric

Advantages:

• good hiding power;
• without smell;
• smoothes and masks small cracks well;
• easy to apply without drips;
• resistant to sun and frost, does not fade or crack.

Flaws:

• sold only in large containers of 19 kg;
• takes a long time to dry;
• Only white is available, additional tinting costs may be required;
• Suitable for outdoor work only;
• high price.

Rezolux Universal

Price for 14 kg – 4571 rubles, for 1 kg – 326.

This Finnish company that produces paints and varnishes is not as well known to a wide range of consumers as Tikkurila, but it can also offer high-quality products, and at much more affordable prices. It is applied mainly by hand. To treat large areas, it is permissible to use a spray gun, but only one that uses airless technology. Consumption is 120 g/m².

Rezolux Universal

Advantages:

• high resistance to vibration allows its use in seismically active places, near train stations, tram tracks and other places with
• increased vibration load;
• no pungent odor;
• dries quickly - in 1.5-3 hours;
• without solvents;
• affordable price.

Flaws:

• Suitable for indoor use only;
• large packaging - 7, 14 or 25 kg.

Siltex Paints

Price for 7 kg – 1100 rubles, for 1 kg – 157.

This product is perfect for treating roofing, which forms a durable and elastic layer that feels like rubber to the touch. Attractive semi-matte gloss provides high decorative properties. Good adhesion ensures reliable adhesion of the coating layer to the roof.

Siltex Paints

Advantages:

• excellent vapor permeability;
• wear resistance;
• good hiding power;
• dense, durable coating with anti-slip properties, which is especially important when working on roofs;
• good selection of colors;
• budget cost.

Flaws:

• applied only with a brush;
• rarely found in stores.

Tikkurila Prof Facade Aqua

Price for 9 kg – 3429 rubles, for 1 kg – 381.

Deep matte paint from a Finnish manufacturer is based on modified silicone, which gives it high flexibility, elasticity and weather resistance. Can be applied either manually or using a spray gun. Consumption ranges from 4 to 8 m²/l.

Tikkurila Prof Facade Aqua

Advantages:

• excellent decorative qualities;
• dries quickly;
• universal.

Flaws:

• demanding on the quality of processing of the surface being painted.

Caparol Samtex 7

Price for 2.5 kg - 1852 rubles, for 1 kg - 741 rubles.

This silky-matte product from a well-known foreign manufacturer has excellent decorative properties. It is capable of smoothing out small cracks, or, on the contrary, emphasizing the structure when applied to embossed putty or wallpaper. Consumption is about 120 ml/m2.

Caparol Samtex 7

Advantages:

• abrasion resistant;
• withstands large mechanical loads;
• Apply by hand or by airless spray.

Flaws:

• high price.

The average cost of 1 kg of imported rubber paint is 536 rubles.

How to prepare paints

Manufacturers produce hundreds of different variations of paints of different colors and textures that can be used to cover almost any plastic product. Plastic can be painted using:

• Elastic enamel with a large amount of plasticizer - ideal for flexible and soft plastic products;
• Regular acrylic enamel , which is suitable for hard and dense materials.

The color of the paint can be manually formed on the palette Source repaireasily.ru
According to the form of release, paint on plastic can be:

• In cans . It is easy to operate and can be used by anyone who has not painted a product before. To carry out the procedure correctly, it will be enough to follow the instructions that come with most paints. Also for spray paints, you can choose a tip that regulates the flow of paint and the uniformity of coverage.
• In banks . A beginner is unlikely to be able to cope with such paint. This is explained by the complexity of application, as well as the need to completely isolate the room from any lint and dust, including those flying in the air. This is quite difficult to do.
• In the form of “liquid plastic” . This type of paint is universal. It helps create a uniform polymer layer that reliably protects the surface from negative external influences, and also gives the surface a beautiful appearance. As a rule, liquid plastic is a one-component composition. It is produced from organic solvents, which include resins, plasticizers, dyes to obtain the required shade and optional additives.

You can’t do without can paint if you need to paint a small area or small parts.

Can paint can also be used to paint plastic Source ksportal.ru

Some useful tips

When applying paint, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. If work takes place indoors, good air circulation is necessary. If there is no good ventilation system, ventilation must be organized.
2. When working with paint, you must follow safety precautions; you will need a respirator, protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
3. Materials and tools are prepared ahead of time.
4. If you have to paint plastic, you can start work without preliminary preparation. In other cases, quality preparation is the key to a quality result.

So, plastic paint is any paint and varnish material containing a polymer. Painting with liquid plastic follows the same rules as any other paint.

How does plastic painting work?

There is nothing difficult about how to paint plastic so that the paint does not peel off. To do this, you need to follow step-by-step technology:

1. Clean the plastic from dirt using a sponge, brush and soap solution. This step should not be neglected, as dust and dirt interfere with the uniform coating of the paint and the product will have to be processed again. Serious damage, erosion or mold can be removed using bleach. Then you need to wait until it dries completely.
2. After this, the plastic is degreased, the solution is washed off and completely dries again.
3. If there is a need for a “porous effect”, the plastic is sanded using sandpaper with fine abrasive particles or using a sanding machine.
4. Use construction tape to cover those areas that do not need to be painted. It must be peeled off immediately, without waiting for it to dry.
5. After applying the tape, you can begin painting the product and applying varnish after drying.

Choosing a primer for plastic

For plastic, liquid acrylic-based enamel primer is used. This component dries quickly, creating a layer on the surface of the plastic that adheres well to the paint. Moreover, such a component is able to retain paint even when exposed to the sun and moisture. Finally, there is a method of applying such a primer by spraying. It is not only fast, but also very economical.

By the way! If, after the primer has dried, you treat it with sandpaper, the surface will acquire a matte color and will adhere to the paint even better.

Painting plastic with a brush

Painting plastic with can paint using a brush differs in technology. This method has its own nuances. The most important thing is the long drying time of the material. Therefore, there is a need to isolate the surface being treated from any source of dust, lint and hair. Doing this at home is almost impossible. Therefore, this method should be preferred only if there is no need for perfect coverage and detail. The entire process of preparing the material for further processing is no different from the technology for aerosol paint.

The main disadvantage of can paint is the long drying time Source zip.ua

The best rubber paint manufacturers

Latex-containing paint is available in the range of many paint and varnish manufacturers. Among the best Russian manufacturers are the following companies:

• Mizar;
• Technoprok;
• SUPER DECOR;
• ProColor;
• NovBytKhim.

Among foreign manufacturers the best are considered:

• Tikkurila;
• Alpina;
• Caparol.

Products from abroad are often more expensive than domestic ones, but, as a rule, they are characterized by increased durability and better decorative properties.

Facade latex paint “Universal” from Mizar is one of the most popular Russian brands. This company became the first among Russian manufacturers to produce paint containing styrene-acrylic latex at an affordable price. The products of this company are highly water resistant and can even be used in swimming pools and artificial reservoirs.

How to choose the right paint

Before purchasing paint, you need to know the basic requirements for this composition:

• Purpose . In most cases, the manufacturer indicates on the packaging what type of plastic a particular paint is suitable for;
• Aesthetics . Aesthetics refers to the buyer’s idea of ​​the final result and appearance of the product;
• Moisture resistance . Acrylic-based paints designed specifically for plastic have excellent water resistance. After drying, an invisible protective layer forms on their surface. But if the object will be operated in conditions with high humidity, additional waterproof polyurethane additives are used.
• Spreadability and hiding power . Such indicators will indicate the thickness and uniformity of the coating after its application and drying;
• Adhesion is the level of adhesion of the solution to the working surface. Most paints on the market have excellent adhesion properties.

Briefly about the main thing

There are two options for painting plastic - aerosols or paints in cans. The first option is suitable for large surfaces that require a uniform and reliable coating without flaws. This paint is easy to use and does not require special skill in application. The second option is suitable for applying with a brush to the surface of PVC products or small parts that are difficult to treat with an aerosol. Before starting the procedure, the surface must be treated with a degreaser, primer and sandpaper.

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Preparing plastic for painting

If your type of plastic is suitable for coloring, and you really want to change the color on your drinking water bucket, then you need to start with degreasing (solvent, white spirit), treating with an antistatic agent and putty. The latter is necessary if the plastic has flaws and damage. Sanding with sandpaper while exposing it to water will also help remove cracks and cracks if they are small.

The most important preparation step is priming the plastic surface. We have already said that the adhesion of such a polymer coating is extremely mediocre, and a primer will help improve it.