We tell what paint, color and method of painting to choose for a child's room.
The tradition of the girl's room in pink shades, and the boy is in blue, fortunately, for a long time in the past. Today, the painting of walls in the children's room suggests not banal combinations of colors and the creation of the interior, which would emphasize the individuality of the child.
All about painting walls in the children's
Features of the materialChoose color
- For newborns
- For preschool children
- For schoolchildren and teenagers
Choose paint
Ideas for registration
The advantages of paint
- Unlike wallpaper, the painted surface is not afraid of the patterns with markers, watercolor and pencils.
- It is easy to care for it, you can wash. In the extreme case, remove traces of creativity can be simply curing a layer on top.
- The paint is not afraid of humidity and will not dare as wallpaper.
But there are also cons. In the event that there are many flaws and irregularities on the surface, it will take preparation. Alignment sometimes becomes a long and complex process.
Choose color
In the desire to create a stylish interior adults, alas, often forget about the main thing - about the child itself. Maybe in the photo Dark options for painting walls in the nursery and look stylish, interesting, but hardly do a three-year-old baby happy. Moreover, psychologists assure that the color affects not only the mood, but even on the development of children. Therefore, it is so important when deciding to take into account their age.
For newborns
Scientists found out that up to two months the baby does not perceive colors, he sees only black and white and perceives the contrast: dark - light. The color perception is developing gradually, and is finally formed only by 7-9 months. At this age, the baby begins to see the world in an adult.
The first shades perceived shades are red, yellow and orange. They react to them best. However, at this stage there is no need to paint the walls in bright colors, they can be made more neutral. And to dilute the calm range to the catchy pattern, which the child will be considered.
For preschool children
According to the work of psychologists, from the whole spectrum, the most beloved in children is still the same red, in second place - yellow. At the same time, blue and green greatly lose them in popularity.
What colors are completely rejected by children? Black, brown and gray - dark, dark, they are rarely used by babies and in drawings. It should be noted that both boys and girls took part in the studies.
So what color to paint? Definitely in bright: orange, yellow and even red. The latter, no matter how strange it did not sound for an adult, acts on children soothing. But, if you are not ready for this interior, all the same accent painting will come to the rescue, for example, in the gaming zone.
For schoolchildren and teenagers
The answer to the question of how to paint the walls in the nursery, in this case it is quite obvious - let the schoolboy chooses himself. Are you afraid of extraordinary solution? You can schitch, after reaching the palette of the shades you like. And the daughter or son will be able to choose from it. So find a compromise will be much easier.
- It is advisable to change the painting every 2-3 years to refresh or change the shade.
- Selecting the shade, take into account the orientation of the apartment in the degree of illumination. In the solaries are allowed both warm and cold shades. In the northern and little lit. it is desirable to choose a more warm, with a hoping of ocher. Thus, the lack of natural light will not be noticeable.
- The classic rule of any design: to expand the space, use light shades. For very small rooms, approximate to the white spectrum of tone are suitable.
Choose paint
The first and most importantly - pick up a good paint, which will be safe for the child. Today manufacturers offer so many options that it is not so easy to choose from this manifold.
- The main criterion is ecology. As a rule, it depends on the solvent. So, substances with a basis consisting of gasoline or turpentor cannot be used for the child's room. The most reliable is the labeling "for children's", indicated on the package.
- It is also important to pick up and washable. In this case, parents will easier wash the drawing.
- Choose paint of famous companies for conscientious sellers. First, it will provide the quality of the material, and, secondly, will reduce the chance for the acquisition of fake.
- Of the variety of presented compositions for children, only paints for internal works are suitable. As a last resort - universal. The fact is that the emulsion for the design of the exterior may contain poisonous substances that do not affect the body in the fresh air, but allergic reactions cause allergic reactions.
- In addition, an extension resistance is important - how much material is resistant to mechanical effects.
- Finally, moisture resistance and vapor permeability. These are different characteristics. The first is resistance to moisture, and the second is how the material "breathes". Various paints do not delay moisture, and the likelihood of mold is reduced to a minimum.
Acrylic
Water dispersive emulsion, safe and environmentally friendly. After applying, it forms a thin protective film, which is distinguished by wear resistance and resistance to moisture. It is optimal at the ratio of price - quality.
Sold in the form of the basis of white. To get the desired shade, you need to add a color pigment. This can be done both in the store and at home yourself.
Latex
Water emulsions based on latex polymers. Such an emulsion is stronger than acrylic, there is even greater wear resistance and resistance to water exposure. However, its price is higher. Latex emulsion is labeled rooms with high humidity. But, in addition, it is also used for wallpaper for painting and creating textured plaster.
Silicone
As part of this emulsion - silicone resins. However, in its pure form it is rare, most manufacturers offer acrylic-silicone mixtures. It is universal: it can be used both for finishing inside and for the design of the facade of the building. She has good rates of resistance to mechanical damage, the effects of sunlight and antiseptic properties. But the price is the highest of presented.
Pray the walls in the children's
The easiest option how to paint the walls in the nursery is evenly in one tone. And you can decorate the room with pictures, posters and any other accessories.
Another option is to create accents. Here are some ideas painting walls in the nursery:
- Vinyl stickers. Of the advantages: it is easy to stick and rejuvenate, you can change at will. But hardly such a room will be unique.
- Hand painted. It is possible to paint in manually using acrylic paint yourself or entrust specialists, depending on the idea. The process is quite time consuming, will require forces and time.
- An interesting "adult" option is a textured surface. It can be like a decor of plaster and layer of wallpaper under painting.
- A classic combination of bright wallpaper and paint also takes place. But in this case, it is desirable to select expensive products, the creation of an emphasis on which will be justified.
