Natural or creative: how to paint the gazebo

General rules

The influence of various atmospheric phenomena and the development of microorganisms in wood can worsen its appearance. From this, the construction of wood loses its original attractiveness and spoils the overall composition of the suburban area. To preserve the attractive appearance of the gazebo, it is recommended to treat the wood with special compounds that seal the material.

Close attention should be paid to the choice of coating, because it depends on its quality how long the tree will retain its attractive appearance. It is for this reason that experts do not recommend saving on the coating - it is better to spend less money on the final decoration of the gazebo.

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Wood

Before painting a tree, you should carefully examine the condition of the boards from which the structure is made. They can be conditionally divided into 4 groups:

1. New and processed board. Such a coating is dry, carefully sanded, and has a light color. It can be stained or any other protective coating.
2. New raw board. A poorly sanded board cannot be stained evenly. The result is an uneven coating, so before you start painting, you need to process the material.
3. A perennial burned-out board can only be painted with dense colored paints.
4. Wood that has already been painted before. Before applying the coating, it is worth finding out what the composition of the previous paint was so that the new layer does not curl up.

Wood coatings are divided into several types:

1. Transparent - distinguish between water, oil and varnish impregnations. The most famous are olive, acrylic and wood stain.
2. Opaque are various enamels intended for application to the facade of a building in the country, as well as paints based on polymers.

Protective equipment

Basically, impregnations are divided into the following groups:

1. Saline solution - protects the material from mold and fire. Experts recommend choosing it if there is a barbecue in the gazebo. A feature of the solution is the difficulty of its penetration into a solid material, therefore impregnation must be applied under high pressure.
2. Water-based products are great for finishing. They prevent the growth of fungus and do not allow moisture to pass through. The solution is easy to apply even with a brush.

Among the many solvent-based impregnations, it is better to choose colored ones - they will help to immediately decorate the gazebo. Such compounds quickly penetrate the structure of the tree.

Oil-based impregnations are used as topcoats.

Tinting

Gazebos are built mainly from pine logs, the natural color of which is very light. Such a tree and similar species should be painted with a protective coating that gives the logs a light brown tint. This product is based on a tinting pigment that enhances the natural beauty of the tree.Most often, tinting is found in the form of primers, they need to be applied only on a pre-treated smooth base.

Paints

The coating is based on polymers. There are the following types of paints:

1. Acrylic. Non-toxic, diluted with water before application. Designed for painting wood in a specific color. If latex is present in the composition, then the coating will be glossy, and a film will appear on the surface that does not allow moisture to pass through and prevents mechanical damage.
2. Silicone. The paint contains resins and silicone components. Such a coating is called self-cleaning, because after drying, dust cannot settle on the surface. The paint is waterproof, but breathable.
3. Silicate. They are characterized by increased moisture resistance. The peculiarity of the paint is that it should be applied on a surface cleaned of other coatings.
4. An alkyd coating is expensive, but it reliably protects the tree from atmospheric factors. The paint should be thinned with a solvent before use.

Lucky

Varnishes are completely transparent coatings. They can be divided into several types:

1. With toning effect. The product contains toxic substances that are harmful to humans. It is necessary to apply varnish on a wooden surface in layers, while the previous layer must be completely dry. This varnish has several drawbacks: it is difficult to apply, exfoliates upon contact with water, becomes cloudy over time. If there is a desire to change the coating, it should be completely removed from the surface.
2. Parquet or yacht coverings are completely transparent and waterproof. There are glossy, semi-matt and matt varnishes on the market. Average service life of varnished coatings for floors and walls is from 5 years. Some manufacturers add components to the varnish that make it resistant to sun exposure.

For metal

When painting a gazebo on the street, do not forget about the processing of metal elements. There are several mandatory steps, without which metal structures will begin to deteriorate - rust protection coating and painting.

Anti-rust treatment

It is important to treat all metal surfaces with an anti-corrosion agent even at the construction stage of the gazebo. This should be done even with new pipes, because rust may also be present on them. Before you start painting, you should get rid of rust on the metal with a grinder and a grinding wheel.

The next step is surface priming. Almost every primer is toxic and harmful to humans, so gloves, goggles and a respirator must be used when applying.

When the product has dried, it is worth inspecting the gazebo and sanding the drips and sagging with sandpaper.

Decorative coatings

When choosing a paint color, you need to focus on the overall design of the landscape area. The most common shades:

1. White. It will visually lighten the structure and give those present a feeling of freshness and cleanliness. This option is suitable for painting gratings.
2. Many gazebo owners also use green and blue to cover various metal structures, such as fences, porches, and forged items. Such shades are in good harmony with the general interior of the site.
3. Black is often used to create contrast. As a rule, forging is painted in this color.

Having picked up the paint you like and a high-quality protective coating, you can get a beautiful gazebo in which the whole family will spend summer evenings.