Top 10 outdoor paints

Painting is the easiest and most economical way to finish external surfaces. But in outdoor conditions, not all paints behave in the best way: low-quality materials fade, crack, move away from the base. As a result, not only the appearance of the building structure suffers, but also its service life is significantly reduced. To prevent this from happening, when choosing paint for outdoor work, we recommend focusing on coatings tested by the experience of private builders, as well as construction organizations. As a rule, they provide a long warranty period, so it is profitable for them to use high-quality paintwork materials. But how do you know which paints in construction are considered the best for facade painting? It's simple - study the rating that we have compiled by analyzing the many reviews of both professionals and home craftsmen.

Top 10 best outdoor paints (concrete, wood and metal)

10 Belinka Siloxane facade

For painting buildings located along roads and industrial areas, as well as plinths and facades of retail and warehouse premises, it is worth choosing a paint that has a minimum susceptibility to dirt. These include siloxane-based paint from the Slovenian company Belinka. It is highly weather resistant and forms a layer that repels dirt and water, in addition, accidental dirt can be gently wiped off with a damp sponge. The material is suitable for application on all types of mineral surfaces - stone, brick, plaster, etc. The decorative and protective coating is vapor-permeable, so the appearance of condensation on it is excluded.

LKM is supplied both in white (B1) and in a translucent composition (B2, B3), which allows them to be tinted in both pastel and saturated colors. At the same time, buyers note that the shades of paints from different batches are indistinguishable, since automated lines with precise dosing of components are used in production. It can be applied with a synthetic bristle brush, roller or spray gun, diluting the emulsion with water to create a base coat. The second layer can only be applied after 12 hours, the same time is needed for the completely finished coating to dry. Both professional builders and ordinary users characterize this paint very positively, but they advise buying it in reputable stores - if it is frozen due to storage in improper conditions, it will clump during outdoor work.

9 VGT VD-AK-1180

In 2013, the paints and varnishes of the domestic enterprise VGT were used in the construction of the Fisht Olympic stadium in Sochi. Meanwhile, the history of the brand began in 1992, and 10 years was enough for it to become famous throughout Russia. There is no need to look for the reasons for popularity for a long time: acceptable quality and competitive prices. For example, one of the company's best products - VD-AK-1180 facade paint - costs less than 200 rubles. per 1 kg (the larger the volume, the cheaper), and has a wide range of positive characteristics. Firstly, it can be used not only for external work, but also for internal work, which significantly reduces the cost of purchasing and delivering paintwork materials during major repairs.

The second important point: the paint is distinguished by excellent adhesion to concrete, plastered and brick surfaces, it can also be painted with gypsum board, fiberboard and wallpaper for painting, which means that you do not need to purchase different materials. Coloring can be carried out in winter, but at normal humidity and at a temperature not lower than –10 °. Drying occurs at an average pace - in room conditions for 2 hours ("tack-free"), while the full strength of the coating is gaining in 2 weeks. Painters and end users confirm that it is light, water and weather resistant, and that the snow white or tinted color lasts for a very long time.True, recently, the quality of paint is very dependent on where it was purchased, so it is better to go to trusted stores for purchase.

8 Dufa Fassadenfarbe 90

Facade paint from the famous German brand Dufa, grade 90, is an acrylic mixture with the addition of latex. It is designed to protect and decorate facade walls made of the most popular materials: concrete, brick, plaster, etc. It can also be used for interior work, for example, for painting the ceiling. Due to the modified composition and the correct consistency, the paint is well taken on the brush, does not flow, does not splash during application. The basic color is white, but tinting is possible according to the main color palettes (RAL, Farbe, Leber), so customers can choose from thousands of different colors and shades that remain unchanged for several years.

In addition to the fact that there is no hassle with the application of paint, it pleases with its high hiding power. The technical specifications state: in order to get a high-quality coating, you need to stock up on material at the rate of 100 ml per 1 sq. m. The reviews confirm that such a flow is quite true. Nevertheless, there are quite strict requirements for the preparation of the surface for painting, and in most cases, preliminary priming with a deep-penetrating compound is recommended. But the efforts and costs made are justified by the long service life of both the coating itself and the base under it.

7 Tex Universal front

At first, they look at this paint with distrust - the price is too ridiculous. But, apparently, miracles do happen, since the material has a snow-white color, does not smell, lays down in a dense layer without streaks, dries quickly. In general, he really does "behave" just as well as his more eminent and more expensive cousins. Although if you take a closer look at the manufacturer, a lot becomes clear: more than 10 years ago, Tex was bought out by the Finnish giant Tikkurila, so the rumors that these paints are bottled at the same plant are quite fair.

Due to its excellent water resistance, the paint can be safely used for outdoor work, for example, for finishing facades, slopes, concrete fences, etc. Also, construction organizations often use it for painting walls in kitchens, baths, covered verandas. Contrary to many fears, the cheapness of the material is not offset by the increased consumption: a liter can cover 8-10 square meters. m. of surface, that is, one bucket with a volume of 13 liters is designed for an area of ​​up to 10 square meters. m. For an ideal result, it is better to apply the paint in 2-3 layers, between which you need to maintain a pause of 1-2 hours.

6 Dulux Bindo Facade

Dulux products (this brand, like Hammerite, belongs to the AkzoNobel concern) is known all over the world: in Belgium under the name Levis, in the Netherlands - Flexa, in Spain - Bruguer. They recognize her by the uniform style of packaging with a photo of a bobtail dog, which since 1961 has been the “face” of the company and a symbol of family values. Bindo Facade paint consists of a latex emulsion and special additives that prevent the development of fungal colonies and the appearance of salt stains on the surface. The latex component is responsible for the elasticity, tightness and vapor permeability of the finished coating.

The paint is appreciated by builders because it is harmless, easy to apply and very economical: the average consumption is 1 liter per 12-14 square meters. m. The material is quite versatile and suitable for working with almost all external surfaces - concrete, slate, building blocks. Nevertheless, it is better not to use it for interior painting of walls and ceilings in wet rooms, since latex paints are inferior to acrylic paints in moisture resistance. But they wash well, so they should be used for finishing surfaces that get dirty quickly, for example, plinths.

5 Hammerite AkzoNobel metal paint

Lattices, fences, stairs, downpipes and garage doors - any metal structure sooner or later undergoes rusting. Of course, it is better to prevent the development of corrosion, but what if it does appear? Choose Hammerite paint and rest assured that rust won't bother you anymore for at least 5 or even 8 years. over rust stains on painted or unpainted surfaces.

The material can be used not only for ferrous metal - the manufacturer allows painting wood, plastic, glass, tiles, copper both outside and inside the room. The painter does not need any special tools - you just need a brush, roller or spray gun. After 4–6 hours, the next layer can be applied, although most users are limited to one. As a result of processing, a reliable elastic coating is created that is resistant to heat up to 80 ° C and atmospheric precipitation, with water and dirt repellent properties. Moreover, it creates an unusual decorative effect, very similar to powder coating. The color palette consists of 11 modern colors in a muted range - aesthetes definitely have a lot to choose from.

4 Caparol Muresko-Premium

In order to avoid the appearance of condensation and the start of decay processes, wood facades and facade insulation systems require high vapor permeability of the topcoat. Acrylic facade paints are considered the best in all respects, but, unfortunately, they provide low diffusion. Silicone materials are vapor permeable, but do not always provide an acceptable level of moisture protection. But their combination - silacryl - makes it possible to combine the best properties of acrylate and silicone resins. So, thanks to the mixed composition, Muresko-Premium paint gives a coating that is very resistant to weathering, the appearance of efflorescence (white bloom on the walls), the development of algal and fungal colonies.

One layer on a smooth surface consumes 200 ml of material. On rough plaster, the consumption is higher, but in the presence of a beautiful structure, it can be emphasized by slightly diluting the paint with water. It is recommended to apply it with a brush or roller, while airless spraying should be discarded due to the presence of substances that are unsafe for living organisms in the composition. These components are required to impart bioprotective properties to the material. From the reviews, we learned that the paint in the bucket comes initially thick, the layer turns out to be quite thick and reliable, there is no smell, so painting does not create discomfort.

3 Tikkurila Pika-Teho

For outdoor woodwork, it is important to choose a paint that creates a thick, elastic layer. Among other requirements, it must withstand the physical expansion of the substrate during temperature changes without cracking or delamination. Oil emulsions were previously considered such paints, but due to the pungent odor and prolonged drying, they practically ceased to be used. However, the Finns managed to develop a material that consists of acrylate and natural oil (the manufacturer does not disclose which data), but devoid of the shortcomings of its predecessors.

Pika-Teho paint has almost no smell, it dries in 2-4 hours (under normal conditions), in addition, the coating is durable (20 years, according to the manufacturer's data) and resistant to light. At first glance, the material seems expensive, but when calculating, you need to take into account its low consumption - 4–8 sq. m / l. In addition, for priming the surface with the first layer, the paint can be diluted with water at the rate of 0.5–1 l for every 10 l of paintwork materials. It is not worth neglecting the application of a primer, because the consumption for the next layer will be much more economical, and the coating will be more reliable.

2 Tikkurila Euro Facade Aqua

In the 1920s, the Tikkurila factory produced a unique varnish for women's hats, after which they became waterproof. Perhaps it was this varnish that became the predecessor of the Euro Facade Aqua matt facade paint. But be that as it may, external surfaces, be it concrete, brick or fiber cement panels, it protects extremely well - it is not for nothing that it is called the "queen of paints". Due to the presence of silicone in the composition, the painted facade is not threatened with waterlogging and the appearance of fungi. The acrylic base at the same time ensures the durability of the coating and the color fastness.

On the prepared surface, the material lays down evenly, so that both a professional and a home craftsman can paint with it. To do this, they do not need special equipment, it is enough to get a paint roller, brush or spray. If the surface is flat, 1 liter of water-dispersion emulsion can be spread over about 8 sq. m., and for processing a rough wall of the material, it will take twice as much. The required shade can be selected from the Tikkurila Facade, Stone Facades and Facad 760 catalogs, and it is better to do this with modern equipment in one of the Color Studios.

1 AKTERM Facade Pliolite

Ideal facade paint based on pliolite resins - AKTERM Facade Pliolite. A new generation coating for facades and other external surfaces with a manufacturer's warranty. It is an all-season paint that can be applied all year round. Manufactured according to patented French technology using imported raw materials.

The uniqueness of the new AKTERM Facade Pliolite paint is primarily due to the use of pliolite resins in the composition, which are resistant to serious climatic influences (heat, frost, rain, high humidity, etc.). Time-tested and ideal for the Russian climate.

AKTERM Facade Pliolite is a microporous vapor-permeable paint, that is, it allows the facade to breathe. Breathable paint protects the surface from the formation of fungus, mold and other microorganisms. Pliolite resin microparticles penetrate deeply into porous surfaces and help to strengthen the loose surface.

Key features:

• Can be applied all year round;
• Easy to apply and dries quickly;
• High adhesion to the surface;
• Opacity;
• Weatherproof (frost, sun, rain, moisture, etc.)
• UV resistance;
• Washing and self-cleaning;
• Resistant to water, alkalis and acids;
• Requires no prior priming;
• Service life up to 15 years;
• Manufactured according to patented French technology
• Manufactured with imported raw materials