Why is it advisable to add liquid glass to an aqueous emulsion

The modern building materials market offers many products for internal and external decoration, with which you can not only change the interior and exterior, but also extend the life of constructions. Silicate paints, the main component of which is liquid glass, deserve special attention.

Interestingly, you can prepare such a paint yourself. To do this, add liquid glass to the water emulsion.

Where are silicate paints used?

A water-based paint composition, diluted with liquid glass, can be used for both exterior and interior decoration of the house. Outside, they can cover brick facades, and inside - walls with a coating of plaster. Due to its high vapor permeability, it is not recommended to use it for decorating concrete surfaces.

Also, such compositions can be used on surfaces that had previously been treated with cement or lime paints. Moreover, it is not necessary to remove the old coating. The most important thing is to grind and smooth it, getting rid of any irregularities, chips and cracks.

Like any other paint, an aqueous emulsion diluted with liquid glass should only be applied to a previously prepared and degreased surface. It is not recommended to treat it with walls that were previously painted with acrylic-based paints.

Benefits

Water-based paint mixed with liquid glass has a large number of undeniable advantages.

They are:

• A high degree of vapor permeability, allowing treated surfaces to "breathe";
• Resistance to open fire and high temperatures, including direct exposure to ultraviolet rays;
• Water repellent qualities;
• Environmental safety, due to the complete absence of toxins in the composition.

Such a coloring composition allows you to create a uniform and durable coating that will retain its original characteristics for many years. The wooden surface treated by it will acquire refractory qualities, which is very important for owners of houses made of timber or profiled logs.

For beginners, a question may arise, which concerns why it is better to mix a water emulsion with liquid glass, and not buy a ready-made silicate paint? The answer is simple. Manufacturers offer silicate paints in a rather boring color scheme, and therefore it is more advisable to prepare the composition yourself to get the right shade. Moreover, it does not take much time and does not require special skills.