Or any building material interests many. After all, antiquity is in fashion. Buying old things and interior items is quite expensive. But this is not necessary. After all, the process artificial aging It has been worked out for a long time and everything can be done with your own hands, in this case the price will not be high.
In this article we will look at how to do antique painting with your own hands.
Wood is the most common indoor material. That's why we decided to start with it. Many people have old wooden items, but repairs will be expensive, in some cases the price will be higher than new ones. Let's consider options for doing this work.
Features of preparation
Before directly antique painting a wooden surface, several steps should be completed. preparatory work as shown below:
Removing the previous coating | Remove from the surface wooden object old paintwork. |
Sanding wood | We clean from various contaminants and sand, using first coarser-grained sandpaper and gradually moving to finer ones. |
Prime the tree | We treat the surface with an antiseptic primer, which protects the wood from rotting and mold and improves the adhesion of the future coating (see). |
Attention: In this option, you should not putty the surface. This should be done in cases of large chips and cracks.
Antique painting: worn and rough surface
In order to achieve a dilapidated look, painting the wood should be carried out in the following way:
- After completing the preparatory work, we coat the wood with paint in one layer. Best choice will become matte.
- After the paint has completely dried, it is necessary to rub with fine sandpaper in places where abrasions usually appear on similar wooden objects.
- Carefully clean the product from dust and re-coat thin layer paints.
Attention: If the aging effect is not sufficiently evident, you should reuse the sandpaper, passing it over some areas again.
- The last stage of this technique is the processing of the entire product with fine-grained sandpaper.
The scope of application of the described technology extends to both the finishing of furniture and doors.
Craquelure
This option is no less popular and is in demand. This is simply a pattern of cracks, quite small ones at that, that are located in the varnish or paint.
Let's look at how to paint antique in this version:
- After all preparatory activities The surface of the product must be covered with a background layer of paint, which will be used to paint the cracks.
- After waiting for the background coating to dry completely, apply a special clear nail polish for craquelure.
- After the varnish has dried, apply last layer paint, under the influence of which the varnish will begin to crack. In order to achieve interesting decorative effect you need to choose the last color of the dye that is different from the background.
- The last step is to coat the wooden object with clear acrylic varnish.
Attention: It is worth noting that you can get a similar result without a special varnish.
In this case, creating a decorative effect will consist of the following actions:
- After the preparatory activities, we cover any surface.
- After 1-1.5 hours, apply a layer of acrylate coating, for example, Siro Himmea or Harmony, onto the wet layer of alkyd coating.
- After a certain amount of time has passed after painting, cracks will begin to appear, through which the background layer applied first will be visible.
Attention: But there is one condition: categorically do not use coatings diluted with water to implement the presented technology.
In the latter technique, the principle of creating cracks is based on faster drying of the final layer of coating, in contrast to the initial one. This technique is less expensive, since the special varnish for craquelure is quite expensive.
Craqueling is excellent for creating the appearance of aging on medium-sized surfaces, for example, for painting baguettes, small interior items or doors.
Patina
Of interest is such a way to achieve aging of wooden objects as the use of patina - special dye for wooden surfaces with an aging effect, applied as described below:
- First you need to coat the wood product with a polyurethane-based varnish.
- We wait for the varnish to dry completely and apply the thinnest layer of patina.
- After waiting 20 minutes for the patina to completely dry, it is necessary to treat the surface using a product such as Scotch Brite, commonly referred to as a metallized sponge. The severity of the aging effect is determined by the intensity of your movements and the pressure on the sponge.
- Use a dry soft cloth to remove dust from the item.
- The final stage is to coat the wooden object with varnish.
Attention: If you do not have Scotch Brite, use regular sandpaper different types, starting from coarse-grained and ending with fine-grained.
Multi-layer painting effect
It is possible to achieve the appearance of multi-layer painting using the method presented below:
- After preparations have been made, it is necessary to apply a thin layer of background coating to the item so that the natural pattern of the wooden item appears.
- The second stage is to make the product dilapidated with sandpaper.
- In the last step of this technology, it is necessary to dip the brush in a dye of a different color from the background color and blot it with a rag, distribute the remaining dye over the surface, putting some pressure on the brush.
Wax contamination
It is also worth taking into account the method of achieving the effect of contamination that occurs during the use of the item. In order to implement this technique, you should take such simple steps as:
- Apply an uneven layer of dark wax to the areas of the item that are most susceptible to contamination.
- Second and the final stage This technique involves coating a wooden product with a dark-colored varnish.
Among the variety of methods presented for creating the effect of antiquity on wooden textures, both in terms of materials and execution techniques, everyone can choose the method they like. Now you know how to paint an antique table and any other interior item made of wood. Now let's see what to do with other materials.
Aging brick
Of course, aging a house is expensive. And there is no point. But for example, a fireplace, this is a different matter. After all, this is not just a heater, it also creates comfort in the room.
Note: This job will require sandpaper, but use several sizes of sandpaper.
We will look at how to paint antique brick:
- We take coarse sandpaper and sand the surface of the brick. Exactly the entire plane;
- Now we take smaller paper and knock down the large relief in places and make it smaller;
- Now with the smallest paper he does the same as in the second case;
- After this, remove the dust with a rag and apply acrylic dye. Moreover, for this you can use a spray bottle or just a brush. After all, it is not the uniform application of the dye that makes different shades more visible.
Antiquing is not a difficult matter, just don’t mix up surfaces that have already been treated with finer sandpaper.
We make antique metal
Antique metal painting with your own hands can be done in several ways. You can use acrylic dyes and you can also use bronze paint. The operating principle is basically the same. The only difference is in the final finishing of the coating.
So, how to paint antique metal in detail:
- First of all, the surface is cleaned of rust.. To do this we use sandpaper.
- After this, the surface must be treated with a rust converter.. After all, in small cracks and places of corrosion, you may not be able to reach it with sandpaper.
- Wait for it to dry completely and apply metallic dye. In this case, it is even better to use bone. After all, uneven application will give additional natural shades.
- We wait for it to dry completely and apply a crackle primer to the surface. After its application, a film is formed on the surface, but it is transparent.
- Now we wait for the primer to dry and apply the final coat of crackle paint. It forms small cracks in its structure, which create the illusion of antiquity.
The issue of aging with bronze is a little different.
- Preparation is done as in the first option.
- Painting is done with bronze effect paint. The coating is applied in three layers.
Attention: Each layer is applied after the previous one has dried.
- At the final stage, simply apply a transparent varnish.
By watching the video in this article and photos, you can better understand the progress of the work. There are instructions and everything will not be difficult to do. Antique painting with your own hands is not difficult, but painstaking. Therefore, take your time and do everything as carefully as possible.
If you are a lover of old things or you simply have nothing to update the interior of your home, you can easily use the antique painting method. Suitable for antique painting a large number of of things. This includes furniture, walls, and doors. In general, everything that gives your home a certain style.
Content:
- Painting the walls
- Painting wooden products
- Craquelure
- Patina
- Features of painting doors
Nowadays it is very difficult to buy antiques or furniture, and it is also expensive, which not everyone can afford. After all, previously all wood products were made mainly from oak or other massive types of trees. Therefore, the average income that the majority of the country’s population has is not enough to purchase them.
And only antique painting is an excellent and fairly budget-friendly way out of this situation. In addition, there are a huge number of methods and processing techniques that allow you to achieve an excellent aging effect with your own hands.
Painting the walls
It's from this important stage The transformation of your room begins. And the quality and further appearance premises. First you need to clean the surface of dirt, and most carefully walk along the partition. After processing, there should not be the slightest speck of dust or old coating left on it.
All previous material from the wall must be removed so that it does not interfere further work. It is best to use a spatula for this. In addition to this, prepare:
- paint;
- sponge;
- brush;
- primer for paint;
- sandpaper;
- brush;
- technical wax for walls
The source material is a pure wall, ready for any flight of fancy, even the most impossible.
Next, you will need a special primer, which can be purchased at any store. After diluting it, you should not wait, but immediately apply it to the surface of the wall, as it tends to harden. After the primer has completely dried, you can begin painting.
The paint must be selected in advance, and one that contains latex. This particular paint is ideal for walls and is resistant to fading. Buy a brush with long bristles. The paint should be applied in a circular motion. Moreover, periodically you need to put pressure on the brush, as a result of which a scuffed effect will be created. It will be the main sign of antiquity.
But that is not all. After all, painting the walls does not end the job. After this, it needs to be properly rubbed. To do this, you need a brush with which to rub. Instead of a brush, you can use sandpaper or a sponge. The pattern of the antique will depend entirely on your movements with the brush. You can use all your imagination. In this case, experiments are encouraged.
After waiting for the wall to dry completely, you can apply wax to it. It is applied using a sponge. Then, after waiting a few more hours, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. All DIY antique wall painting is ready.
Painting wooden products
If you want to paint a wooden surface, be it a wall, a door or furniture, then first you need to treat it. First you need to remove the old coating from the wood. After this, the wood needs to be cleaned and sanded with sandpaper, starting with coarse sandpaper, gradually selecting finer ones.
Then be sure to cover the treated wood with an antiseptic primer, which will protect the wooden surface from mold and rot.
To age wood, you need to use a special painting method:
The process of painting antique wooden products with your own hands is over. This painting method can age both furniture and doors.
Craquelure
There is another way to age wooden products with your own hands. It's called craquelure. It is achieved by creating fine cracks in the varnish. You can achieve this like this:
Patina
Another way to age wood is patina - a special paint applied to any wooden product. It's very simple - apply a varnish based on polyurethane or polyester to the surface of the wood. A thin layer of patina lies on it.
After waiting for complete drying, treat the product with a metallic sponge. The aging effect depends on the intensity of treatment. At the end of the work, everything is varnished.
Features of painting doors
The door painting process has some features:
- first you need to remove all the old paint with a spatula;
- unscrew hinges, locks, handles and other existing parts;
- Wash the entire surface of the door to remove accumulated dirt and dust;
- polish the door using sandpaper;
- Carefully fill all cracks and scratches.
If the preparation process is completed, you can proceed directly to painting. First, decide on a color. After receiving the required color range cover the entire surface of the door with stain. To do this, take a swab and cover the wood several times until you obtain the desired shade.
To give the item an antique look, add scuff marks to the corners, keyhole, and handles. This can be done using a wire brush. After this, cover the entire surface with colorless varnish in several layers. Once the door is dry, reinstall all removed hardware.
Painting of metal products
This technology is less in demand, since there are much fewer metallized products than wooden ones. Therefore, to age the metal, you can also resort to craquelure treatment. And to make the effect more pronounced, you can highlight the resulting cracks with burnt umber. It must be applied to certain areas before the composition dries completely. Required condition so that the umber is only on the cracks.
Considering the fact that the color range of metal is very diverse, the surface can get a shade from gold to brass. Therefore, when it is processed with craquelure, it takes on an ancient look, and maybe even antique.
To achieve the aging effect, you must first coat the product with metallic paint. Then a primer layer of craquelure is applied, strictly following all instructions, without smudges and in an even layer. After it dries, apply the first layer of craquelure with a brush. When it starts to dry, small stripes will appear on the surface.
The thicker the varnish layer, the larger the cracks. Finally, coat the surface with a layer of clear varnish.
In conclusion, we can conclude that antique painting can be applied to any surface. of different ages and condition. The main thing is to have a desire to do everything with your own hands and imagination. Create, and the result will not keep you waiting.
Metal is widely present in our premises, and is used where its unique physical properties compared to other materials are needed. However, metal often also decorates the living area with its presence. And in order to visual characteristics were even more interesting, the metal surface can be given one or another color or texture. Metal painting itself is most often done for protective purposes, but the decorative painting technique has many differences.
Coloring with decorative properties most often affected by various metal objects, lamp covers, heating radiators, sinks and similar items. In this case, work can be carried out both on objects used indoors and on external metal elements.
Advice for those who are planning to paint a metal surface at sub-zero temperatures
Although this advice may apply more to ordinary painting than decorative painting, situations are different. For example, you need to immediately paint a part that has just been brought in from the cold. Therefore, we will give some tips:
- The most the best way coloring in the cold is the use alkyd enamels jelly-like consistency with high adhesion (the ability to penetrate the surface structure);
- Painting a surface cooled to temperatures below +5 degrees Celsius should be done exclusively with preliminary treatment of this very surface with a torch or heat gun. Otherwise, condensation will form on the surface on which the paint simply will not adhere;
- If the room itself is cold when painting, the drying time of the layer can increase several times, which is especially unpleasant for decorative painting. Therefore, it is recommended to install heat gun, and cover the surface with film.
What are blacksmith paints
IN Lately Forging paints, specially optimized for working with forged materials, are very popular. Such paints are applied to forging with decorative purposes, which allows you to imitate a wide variety of surfaces, from gold to cast iron.
The cost of such paints is higher than that of ordinary ones. However, this is due to their increased shelf life, which reaches 5 years or more. At the same time, such paints also look really impressive, allowing you to give the required visual effect by the very fact of his presence. No need to apply various ways coloring.
Today there are many types of such coating, but the most popular is the German WS-Plast paint, produced by Weigel & Schmidt GmbH. These paints allow you to give metal surfaces a variety of different colors and textures. Here you have emerald color, and graphite with red tones, and different kinds antique colors. Moreover, such a coating not only decorates, but also protects the metal surface from corrosion and other troubles caused by the influence of nature.
Also popular is hammer paint (Hammerite), which is currently becoming more and more in demand. The reason is that such paint does not require the application of a primer, and can even be used directly on surfaces damaged by corrosive processes. However, if the rust is loose, it will still have to be removed. The surface treated with this coating becomes monochromatic with the effect of unevenly shaped patterns and aluminum flakes.
The application of this paint is mainly practiced on ferrous metals such as steel and cast iron. However, it can also process some non-ferrous metals.
How to show patina
Patina is a characteristic greenish coating that appears on the surface of copper and bronze products after oxidation. At the moment, the best way to show this effect is WS-Patina paint. In this way, it is possible to age the metal and give it a characteristic respectable shine.
Antique painting
One of the most popular ways to paint black metal is the antique effect. In this case, several coating options are applied to the metal surface in a certain order. But first, the metal itself must be properly prepared. Him in mandatory cleaned from corrosion, sanded, remove dirt and grease. Only when you are confident that the surface is clean can you begin the process, which is divided into several stages:
- Using a brush, apply metallic paint to the surface. Don't be afraid to do it casually, as this will only help with the effect we are creating;
- Once the first layer has completely dried, it is necessary to apply a craquelure primer. The latter allows you to get a layer transparent film made from polymers;
- The craquelure coating is applied after the primer layer has dried, which makes it possible to obtain characteristic cracks, similar topics that appear on things that have been used for decades and even centuries.
Important! Instead of a craquelure composition, the effect of antiquity can be achieved by applying burnt umber to the paint. In this case, it is best to work with a dry cloth, and remove the residue after the paint layer has dried.
Bronze metal painting
Bronze coating is one of the most visually impressive. Therefore, people often strive to recreate it. And there are several ways to do this, and they all involve the use of bronze paint.
First of all, the surface is prepared. Dirt, grease and rust are removed. After this, a layer of metal primer is applied to it, which will increase the adhesion of the layers applied above. At the third stage, bronze metallized paint is applied in 2-3 layers.
If you want to give this bronze layer the effect of antiquity, then the recesses must be treated with patina, which allows you to get the effect of darkening over time. After this, glazing is carried out, during which we go over the protruding elements and those places that are characterized by abrasions with white paint. After the latter has dried, a transparent varnish is applied to seal the effect.
Conclusion
Painting for all other types of metals occurs in a similar manner. Modern metallic paints allow you to create the effect of brass, copper, silver, gold and other metals.
Don’t be afraid that you won’t succeed. Practice shows that such methods of metal processing are feasible without any serious knowledge. The video tutorial below will give you comprehensive information on this matter.
Material such as wood is most often used for decorative design. And all thanks to the unique appearance and large selection shades. Such products look simply great in the interior of any room. But considering high price in progress finishing works, increasingly began to use other materials. In this case, wood-like painting is necessary to make the product look luxurious and rich.
Similar Construction Materials are subjected to special design, as a result of which it is possible to imitate the texture and color of natural wood. You just need to know how to paint it to look like wood. During the repair process, you can cope with the task yourself if you look step by step instructions. To find out how to paint a door to look like wood, you need to look at step-by-step instructions on the Internet. The user can choose the desired color for the wooden door to achieve the desired shade as a result of coloring.
In order for the treated surface of the material to have maximum resemblance to natural wood, you need to correctly select shades of paint. Using paint, it is possible to make artificial fakes to decorate the interior design of a room. Wood paint for doors in large assortment sold in construction stores. Painting doors to look like wood requires the following steps:
1. The room is as free as possible from furniture and other extra items and details.
2. The surface is cleaned for painting.
3. Using a brush, apply a layer of base paint to the surface of the door.
4. When the base paint has dried, the surface is cleaned with fine-grained sandpaper.
6. Without waiting for it to dry, a pattern is applied to the surface using a comb, thus creating an imitation of wood.
7. When the paint has dried, it is sanded and varnished.
Working with wooden surfaces
At first glance, this formulation of the task sounds a little strange. After all, you have to paint a wooden surface to look like wood. But in practice, in the process of making repairs, sometimes you have to paint the wood to look like wood. This procedure is necessary when the tree has lost its attractive appearance over the years and needs updating. Coloring is also done to change the tone wooden coverings and products.
The processing process is not much different from painting other materials imitating natural wood. When painting wood, the following steps must be taken:
- A clean surface must be oiled or coated with a special primer.
- You can use clear varnish instead of paint.
- Before you start painting, you should treat the surface with a stiff brush, which will allow you to achieve a perfect resemblance to the natural material.
Leftovers old paint can be removed with a spatula during preparation.
The method is becoming increasingly popular these days powder coating. One of the industries where this technique is used is wood decoration. This type of painting is especially relevant in the manufacture of furniture products.
This method has found application in painting doors, windows, office partitions and other wooden products. Decoration of other materials is carried out, which are used as fastening elements.
Painting wooden doors to look like wood with your own hands allows you to give an old product a completely new look.
Painting plastic to look like wood
There is nothing difficult in carrying out this task. But in order not to spoil the material and make the coating durable, you need to know some quality characteristics of the materials:
- There are types of plastic that cannot be painted;
- after sanding, the plastic is coated with a primer;
- Some types of paints that serve as a solvent for plastic cannot be used for painting.
To achieve a perfect resemblance to wood, you should not use a roller during the painting process. It is best to use a wide, medium-hard brush.
As a result of this painting White color doors take on the color of wood. In the interior of the room wooden door looks much richer and more prestigious. Maintaining the quality of plastic, exterior design doors takes on the appearance of a wooden product.
A thin film is applied to the plastic to imitate a pattern. wood materials. This gives the door a new quality design solution, and the structure of the material remains the same. When the paint dries, it forms a durable protective layer, similar in appearance to natural wood. A good result is obtained after painting with acrylic paints and varnishes.
On video: how to paint various materials to look like wood.
How to paint metal
Imitation of wood can be done even on metal products, including doors made of this material. The technology for preparing metal products is no different from preparing for painting doors made of other materials. Metal surface pre-coated with a high-adhesive primer.
Preparation for painting includes the preliminary selection of fire retardant paint for metal. When painting products that will be used in street conditions, use paint that will reliably protect against corrosion and is electrically protective. Concerning color solutions, That street door painted to match the color of the facade.
Best for painting metal to look like wood use powder paint. It is used in many industrial sectors and in everyday life. This technology allows you to create attractive designer look treated surfaces of products. Application powder paint onto the surface using a special sprayer in the preparation chamber. The decoration process is carried out in a thermal chamber at high temperature.
This finish colors doors and other surfaces in Kale and Cremona oak, cherry, Calvados, pine, walnut and beech. It is difficult to distinguish a painted door from a product made of natural wood. Any metal coating available to imitate oak, acacia, walnut and other options. As a result of the work carried out, the product retains all the advantages of metal and takes on the appearance of natural wood.
Decorating metal products to imitate wood is carried out during the interior design process. Painting technology involves several stages, including proper preparation.
The preparatory process includes:
- degreasing the surface and removing contaminants;
- treatment of the product against corrosion;
- actually, the painting process itself.
After the surface is degreased, a layer of matte paint is applied to it. You need to apply it with a brush, moving along the texture. After the paint has completely dried, a second layer is applied. The result is products that perfectly imitate wood. The paint is applied in short, scratchy strokes, giving the piece the right texture.
Applying wood imitation paint (2 videos)
Wood texture (26 photos)
Wood and stone decoration is used in the production of a wide variety of products. From decorated aluminum profile office partitions, doors, windows and other elements are manufactured building structures. Decoration is also used to give aesthetic appeal to all kinds of metal products, for example:
- Decorating with wood is important in manufacturing profiles for the furniture industry. Corners and guides, bearing structures shelves and shelves, elements of office partitions are harmoniously combined with the wooden components of the interior, while they are able to withstand heavy loads.
- Metal thresholds for sealing joints are widely used when laying parquet, wooden board, laminate. They are no less relevant in places where wooden flooring replaced by tiles from natural stone or its ceramic imitation. In this case, the threshold can be chosen in either the color of wood or the color of stone.
- Decorative painting under a stone allows you to obtain products for interior decoration of halls, bathrooms, kitchens. Unlike natural material, with high strength they are light in weight, which is their undoubted advantage. So, to reduce the load on the floors, in rooms with natural stone finishing you can use metal dropped ceilings with imitation of the texture and color of marble, granite, malachite.
- Hardware with decorative powder coated excellent resistance to impact moisture and aggressive environments, so they are indispensable when creating decorative finishing special premises - laboratories, swimming pools, and showers.
- The decor allows you to use Decoration Materials made of metal in combination with natural ones: with stone base, wood walls and additional elements. Providing perfect imitation natural material, painting metal to resemble wood or stone makes the product wear-, moisture- and UV-resistant.