Glazing with a white PVC profile is not always optimal from the point of view of designing the facade of the building and the interior. The most correct solution in this case would be to install colored plastic windows. Manufacturing companies offer more than 1000 colors and shades, as well as coatings imitating wood, stone or metal. How to make the right choice and not get lost in the variety of tinting options will be discussed later in this article.
Types of colored windows
There are several lamination options: single-sided, double-sided, bulk.
With one-sided film, the film is applied to one side, usually the outer side. Double-sided involves covering both sides with films. Colors may be the same or different. The ends remain white.
Lamination in bulk allows you to achieve almost complete visual resemblance to the simulated surface. The film is applied to a brown profile.
Don't forget to take care of the film. Surfaces are cleaned with soft flannel cloths and soap solution. You cannot use abrasive compounds and hard sponges or brushes. To prevent dust formation, use polish. It will also add shine to the surface.
The film can be accidentally scratched, so purchase a marker that matches the color.
Tools and Supplies
Painting PVC frames involves preparing consumables and tools. They differ for different types of paints.
paint brushes, the width of which is similar to the width of the frame;- thin brush (for painting hard-to-reach places);
- spatula (for cleaning the surface);
- solvent;
- protective clothing;
- respirator;
- dye;
- primer;
- finishing coating;
- clean rag;
- container for paint.
Important! It is recommended to carry out painting of plastic frames yourself wearing protective clothing, gloves and a respirator.
Window color solutions (colors, textures)
Laminating film allows you to achieve an almost complete imitation of the texture of natural wood.
And the spraying method paints the profile in various colors and shades. The most popular are neutral tones: gray, beige, brown, black. Such products can be installed in a room of any style, from classic to modern. Colored plastic windows harmonize well with the gray seal. Models in bright colors: blue, orange, pink, purple - are chosen quite rarely so far.
Buyers are interested in profiles with a metallized surface. They are suitable for high-tech and modern styles.
Perhaps new products will appear in the near future, for example, films with a 3D effect.
A popular color option for plastic profiles is white. But for those who have imagination and want to emphasize their design taste, you can consider installing colored plastic windows.
Selection of fittings and seals
The window system includes a wide range of accessories, which you should also pay attention to when installing colored plastic windows.
Fittings are most often offered in white; no less popular is the design of window handles and hinges in steel, bronze, copper, and silver. Multi-colored fittings are not so easy to find.
The seal can also match or contrast the color of the frame. If you approach the choice creatively and with imagination, you can choose very original, interesting combinations that will make your interior unique.
How color profiles are made
Like white, colored windows consist of PVC, on which a laminating film is applied. Any design project becomes feasible thanks to modern production technologies. Plastic windows in colored frames can be plain (for example, black, gray, turquoise) and textured (mahogany, oak, mahogany).
There are several manufacturing methods:
- Color lamination of plastic windows.
The most common option. A special film is glued to the standard frame. It can be stylized to look like natural wood or have any unusual color. - Coextrusion method.
At the production stage, a coloring pigment is added to the composition from which the structure will be made. - Aluminum trims.
Powder coated. Attached from the outside.
Painting with acrylic paints is also acceptable. If the paint is high-quality powder, the color will last for a long time. Painting is done by spraying. Choose paint that is resistant to fading, humidity and temperature changes. It is environmentally friendly and safe.
Approximate prices
Common window models made from warm colored profiles usually cost 30% more than white ones. There are more expensive options, the price of which is somewhat inflated due to the technology of applying the tint layer and the characteristics of the materials used.
Double-leaf white window made of a warm profile (1420x1150) – 9500 RUR; the same window made of colored profile (wood-look laminate) – 12,050 RUR.
If you don’t want to completely change your newly installed white windows, there are companies that provide lamination services. The cost of covering one side is about 1600 rubles; on both sides - 2500 rub.
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Profile lamination
Initially, films were used to imitate natural wood. The goal was to give the PVC structure a visual resemblance to a wooden frame. Gradually the technology began to be used more widely. Laminating film recreates not only the color, but also the texture and characteristics of wood fibers. The colors of laminated plastic windows are very diverse.
The film contains several very thin layers. The shade depends on the acrylic substance. The top layer of polymers is transparent. Its tasks are to protect against moisture and impart a glossy shine. Total thickness – up to 0.2 mm.
The film can be applied to any profile. Most often it is glued from the outside. However, if the owner wishes, lamination can be double-sided.
Blue and blue windows - a la sea and sky
Postcards and photographs from Greece, Italy or Malta show breathtaking panoramas of azure seas and local architecture combining white trim with blue windows. This solution is increasingly used not only in the south of Europe, but also in its less sunny parts.
Interestingly, in the rural areas of our country, blue windows have been used for many centuries.
Their intense color was supposed to repel insects from entering the premises. Why not try to bring some holiday memories or nostalgia for times gone by into your home?
If you are planning a building with white facades and natural terracotta tiles, then this is the ideal backdrop for blue windows, for example, in the shade “cobalt” . They also fit perfectly into wooden houses or houses with wooden facades, as well as brick or stone buildings, provided that the shade of the walls is cool.
Are you concerned that a strong color such as red, yellow, green or blue will cause problems with your interior design? Choose two-tone windows - with bright profiles on the outside and muted colors on the inside.
Blue window systems.
Co-extrusion process
This is a PVC compound with a layer of polymethyl methacrylate - colored acrylic glass. Carried out at the production stage. The material is durable, resistant to weather conditions, and polishes well. Such designs are much more reliable than simple white ones and are resistant to aging.
The technology allows you to get almost any shade, but it is impossible to imitate natural wood in this way.
Various surface types:
- matte;
- smooth;
- silky.
The coating provides immunity to mechanical damage.
Decorative layout
Window layout is a design and decoration option where small inserts made of wood, plastic or other material are made on the surface of the glass. They simultaneously perform two options - decorate and add strength.
There are sprats:
- constructive
- interglazed.
The first ones are installed on top of the windows on each side, the second ones, respectively, are mounted inside the window. Both options are quite durable and reliable, they are characterized by their strengths and weaknesses.
Windows made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with decorative layout on the balcony.
Plastic windows with natural wood look.
Windows with gray frames.
Decorative layout for windows in different colors.
Pros and cons of colored windows
Photos of colored plastic windows prove that the structures look impressive. But this is not the only advantage. Lamination is additional protection from the negative effects of environmental factors: UV rays, precipitation. The profile and film become one at the atomic level, so they will have a long service life. High-quality lamination does not fade or change shade.
Advantages
Among the advantages, consider the following factors:
- Plastic windows with wood lamination are cheaper than those made from natural materials.
- Variety of shades.
- Laminating film is not capable of causing harm to health.
- Resistance to burnout and negative external factors.
- Care is no different from usual.
Flaws
The disadvantages include:
- On dark surfaces any defects and damage are more noticeable. If a scratch appears on the film, a white surface will be visible, which will reduce the aesthetics. To solve the problem, you can purchase a special marker.
- Dark colors absorb the sun's rays.
- The price of colored plastic windows is higher than that of white ones.
- In order for the design to look harmonious, you will need to purchase special fittings, expensive window sills, handles, and hinges.
- Installation of laminated structures requires a special approach. Such structures will require a larger installation gap; they should not be installed on the south side. Reinforced steel reinforcement is used in manufacturing, thickness - from 1.5 mm.
- When installing, ventilation openings should be provided; fasteners require a smaller pitch than with white structures. 45-50 cm instead of the standard 60-70 cm.
To make the design look harmonious, consider installing colored slopes for plastic windows. Bright elements will create a special mood.
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No. 1. Features of the technology
Although the white profile is considered classic, neutral and universal, some still don’t really like it. Many call it boring, others consider it unsuitable for a specific interior. There is only one way out of this situation - to order colored plastic windows, fortunately, technology allows it. Large manufacturers are ready to offer up to 100 different shades and textures - there really is plenty to choose from.
To give a plastic profile a certain color, various technologies are used:
- Lamination with acrylic film, during which the profile and film are actually sintered and become one. First, the profile is treated with special compounds (primers) to improve adhesion to the film, then the profile is heated in the chambers, after which a film is applied to it, which is pressed with rollers. As a result, intermolecular bonds arise between the profile and the film, i.e. they become a single whole, which suggests the high durability of structures decorated in this way. Film comes in different shades, can imitate the structure of any type of wood, any stone, etc. The most modern acrylic coatings even repeat the relief of natural wood, so that maximum similarity can be achieved. The film is not afraid of sunlight, so it will not fade, and it is not afraid of scratches. This coating can be applied to only one of the sides of the profile, or both, but the ends remain white if pre-painting has not been carried out in the paste.
- Spray painting allows you to get a lot of interesting shades that are not available using the lamination method. First, the profile is thoroughly cleaned, then treated with water-based paint by airless spraying, and if necessary to achieve a metallic color, a second layer of coating is applied. All you have to do is wait for it to dry completely, after which the system is ready for installation in the customer’s apartment. There are not just many color options, but a lot - palette of more than 2000 shades, including glossy, matte and metallic options. The coloring technology takes less time and is cheaper than lamination, and the coating can be easily renewed during operation. However, scratches and other damage appear more easily on a painted profile than on a laminated one. The quality of painting highly depends on the skill of the artist. It will not be possible to obtain a texture - only a monochromatic colored surface, but in many cases this is enough.
- Bulk coloring carried out at the profile manufacturing stage by adding colored pigment. In this way, you can obtain a surface that is most resistant to external influences. The choice of shades is limited; brown profiles are often produced in a similar way.
If you want to install plastic windows that will be as similar as possible to wooden ones , then it is better to choose those that have been painted brown and then laminated with a film that imitates the texture of wood. In this case, the white ends will not give away the real origin of the structure.
Selection for the building façade
Residents of city houses are forced to focus on the architectural features of the building when installing PVC. Therefore, two-color ones are chosen: they are painted inside, but on the outside they are indistinguishable from their neighbors. It’s easier for country property owners
Possible options:
- The shade is in harmony with the color of the facade. For example, if the house is gray, then choose the frames also gray, but of a darker shade, or black.
- For a home in a classic style, plastic windows laminated to look like natural wood or simple chocolate-colored frames would be ideal.
- Bright non-standard colors are suitable for extravagant buildings.
- Frames and garage doors look beautiful in the same color.
- A simple way is to combine the shade of the profile with the color of the doors or roof. But selection by contrast will be much bolder and more interesting.
When choosing non-standard solutions, take your time and think about whether the building’s façade will benefit from their installation.
Yellow windows - sunny optimism
Although yellow is sometimes called the color of envy, most of us associate it with sunshine, holidays and optimism. In Russia it is relatively rarely used in window and door systems. But things are different in countries known for their colorful architecture, such as Denmark, Sweden or Norway, England and Ireland, the Netherlands or southern Europe, i.e. in Spain, Greece or Italy. There, yellow timber or uPVC windows are usually accompanied by shutters of the same color in standard buildings with facades made of stone, traditional trim, brick or timber.
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However, they are being used more and more willingly, including in Russia, in modern buildings. They look ideal in such implementations, for example, in the company of tempered glass, aluminum or steel.
Why is it worth choosing windows in the color of the sun, for example, in the shade “ivory”? They diversify the appearance of the building, especially if, in addition to the windows, it is decorated in subdued colors. They additionally warm its character and bring warm light into the interior.
Yellow plastic windows.
Selection for the interior of the room
When choosing, consider the style of the room and color scheme. Frames can be consistent with the general colors of the interior or be contrasting.
When deciding to choose the color of a laminated plastic window to match your furniture, be careful. Furniture is changed quite often, so it’s worth giving up any rash, momentary desires. But if the objects are of good quality, for example, made of natural solid wood, then frames laminated to look like wood will fit perfectly with them. A win-win option is to choose the color of the walls or doors.
Consider style too:
- For classics, plastic windows laminated to look like dark wood are suitable. They look strict and elegant.
- For hi-tech or minimalism - plain gray, black or metallic colors.
- Country – dark brown frames.
- Provence - imitation of light wood.
- Pop art, kitsch – bright colorful shades.
Remember that dark colors visually narrow the boundaries of space. In small rooms, choose light shades.
Harmony of a colored frame with the interior and exterior: useful nuances
When choosing the colors of window frames, it is necessary to take into account that they should look advantageous not only inside the house, but also create a unified exterior. Let's consider the features, both in relation to the external and internal parts of the home.
Interior solution
PVC window products are available in a wide range of colors, so it’s easy to choose the right option for any room design. Colored window openings are very easy to match with the shade of the walls in the room, as well as decorative elements.
Let's assume that you need to choose a window frame to match the color of furniture, doorways, and floor coverings. It is worth noting that it is impossible to choose an absolutely identical tone, since the color can change depending on the texture to which lamination is applied.
To add warmth to their interior, many choose a plastic window profile in brown. It is even possible to order lamination with imitation of cut wood. This pigmentation effect of the frames allows you to satisfy even the most demanding client.
Such variations of window openings are suitable for interiors with an emphasis on classic and traditional modern design.
Plastic window frames of different shades and with distinctive fittings Source 2gis.ru
Window frames using brown lamination Source vashestroitelstvo.ru
Selection according to the specifics of the room
Each color has its own effect on the nervous system. Red, for example, is tiring and irritating, so frames made in it are inappropriate in a bedroom or nursery. However, they look harmonious in the kitchen. Comfortable rest will be provided by pastel colors: cream, peach. Darker but calmer browns and grays are suitable. For panoramic models, frames in neutral colors or metallic are good.
To make colored plastic windows look harmonious in the interior, consider the lighting. If the room is dark, then frames and doors in warm colors will partially correct the situation: yellow, orange. You can get rid of excess light using shades of blue, green, and purple.
How to choose the right window frame color
The selected window shade should attract the owner and not cause anxiety or irritation. In a room that is comfortably furnished and you can breathe easier. Therefore, you should be careful with shades. We offer you several recommendations for choosing.
- Panoramic windows edged with a gray or graphite frame (which are now in fashion) will create a natural coolness inside the room and add sophistication and simplicity to the interior.
- Windows made in delicate pastel colors will ideally fit into rooms with a restrained design. This could be an adult or children's bedroom, a guest bedroom, or a small bright living room.
- Profiles of a bright emerald tone are gradually going out of fashion, however, they continue to be used little by little for not too pretentious interiors. Moreover, to avoid an excess of saturation, light interior details are prepared for such window profiles: furniture, partial wall decoration, floor carpets or paths.
Often the manufacturer offers to purchase window color options that have never been used before. Deciding to purchase such frames is unwise. You should first make sure that they will be appropriate for installation in the house.
Brown frames for decorating the facade of a brick house Source compania-babich.livejournal.com
How to choose a colored window sill and slopes
You need to choose an interesting option that is in harmony with the design. Colored window sills for decorating plastic windows are made in two ways:
1. Pasting a textured film onto the surface.
2. Dyeing: adding dye at the production stage.
The film has a variety of options, is wear-resistant, and is not afraid of temperature changes. Paint does not make it possible to imitate natural wood or stone; the window sill can only be one color. But the painted surface does not acquire additional strength. The choice of window sill can be based on the principle of harmony or contrast. In the second case, it is not easy to combine shades beautifully. It takes artistic taste, but the result will be impressive. The first option is easier to implement, but less interesting.
An additional decoration will be selected unusual fittings. Handles can be made in gold, bronze, silver or have a bright color.
Buy colored slopes for plastic windows. It is desirable that they harmonize with the window sills.
Red windows - energy and power
The color red is considered energetic and bold, but at the same time overwhelming. For this reason, it is not very often used in exterior building elements such as trim or window and door systems.
Looking at photos of historical or stylized “antique” houses in France or England, as well as modern buildings also in Russia, we can say that this color has undeservedly acquired a reputation for being difficult to use.
An unusual way to decorate is to use red in only one of several windows so that the color does not dominate the appearance of the entire building.
Red windows are mainly used in decorative window models, i.e. with several narrow sashes or with shutters. Such windows go well with traditional materials, such as stone, brick or wood. However, fire red windows can be successfully used with wide format windows. You can choose a dark shade of red, such as ruby.
Red plastic windows in the kitchen.
Colored glass in windows - coloring technology
A double-glazed window can also be unusual. The easiest way is to apply film. However, it is not reliable and is easy to scratch.
The most resistant to negative influences is glass that is colored in the mass. The option that received a non-standard color due to pyrolysis is practically not inferior to it. A coloring pigment is incorporated into the structure of the finished glass under the influence of high temperatures.
Spraying is another method of painting. The advantage is that the shade option can be predicted as accurately as possible by adjusting the saturation of the paint.
Features of multi-colored glasses:
- Maintains translucency.
- Variety of shades. Proper use of them will help adjust the illumination of the room. Warm golden tones will bring soft sunlight, blue tones will bring cool notes.
- They get hotter under the sun. Therefore, installation on the south side is not recommended.
Colored stained glass windows are used to decorate the glass unit. However, they weigh a lot and are expensive. Only aluminum profiles can withstand the load. Therefore, they choose imitation stained glass, it looks quite advantageous.
Mirror glass performs the function of tinting: it protects the home from the views of curious passers-by. Such surfaces partially reflect the sun's rays. Frosted glass also has a tinting effect. Installed in bathrooms, toilets, locker rooms. Interesting patterns are applied to them. Glass with a layout will give the room a touch of antiquity.
Development of the plastic window painting market
The expanding and growing market of European paints and varnishes in Russia and the competent attitude of specialists from painting companies allows us to say that painting PVC windows is not only a reliable and necessary process, but also a certain method of protecting and decorating plastic frames, allowing to extend the life of these products. Cooperation between paint industry professionals and painting companies makes it possible to develop the market for painting plastic windows, destroying myths about the need for painting work and the low quality of finished paint coatings on PVC plastic.
Due to the availability of the latest products on the paintwork market with high adhesion, fast drying speed and unique application on different substrates (metal + plastic), the turnaround time for painting plastic windows is completed in a very short time. New developments in the field of paint and varnish materials make it possible to paint plastic and metal surfaces (for example, different profiles or window fittings) with one product, excluding the stage of priming the surface. Such new products in the paint and varnish industry make it possible to paint plastic windows within 1-2 days in very large volumes without loss of quality.
Painting plastic windows allows consumers and designers to expand their capabilities in representing the interior and exterior of premises and buildings, increase the service life of windows and significantly reduce the time for renovation of the profile in case of damage. The most important point will be the choice of a competent and professional contractor and the selection of high-quality paints and varnishes for painting.
Colored mosquito nets
Standard white designs are replaced with unusual ones. Colored mosquito nets on plastic windows make them almost invisible. Or, on the contrary, bright, becoming a decoration of the room. Shades of brown are popular. Elegant nets in silver or gray color. They let in a sufficient amount of natural light and provide good visibility.
Multi-colored bright designs do not lose functionality. They should protect the room well from insects, dust, and fluff. And the choice of a specific shade is a matter of taste of the owner.
Possibility of renovation of a plastic window covering
Another huge advantage of painting plastic windows is the ability to renovate the coatings in production or even on site after installation. There are cases when the careless installation of window frames damages the profile of the plastic window itself. If the window profile has been painted, then the possibility of repairing it on site is much greater.
A factory-made plastic or laminated frame is very difficult to repair locally, but the paintwork can be repaired and touched up right on site after installation without particularly visible areas.
How is dyeing done?
If you choose a new painted window, its production takes place in production. But how does the work go if the windows are already there, and for a long time? Let's describe the whole process to clarify the situation:
- To begin with, you call a specialist, he takes measurements, advises you on choosing a color, calculates the exact cost of the service, and draws up a contract.
- At a time convenient for you, the master arrives for coloring. Checks the integrity of the system and repairs damage if necessary.
- Glass and trim are carefully protected from paint getting on them.
- The surface to be painted is degreased with a special solution and dried.
- Paint is applied to the prepared surface in two layers.
- The work is handed over and warranty service is issued.
All work takes no more than 2 days for large volumes of work.
Difficulties and errors
When painting PVC frames, beginners can make a number of mistakes, due to which they will subsequently have to redo the work. Such errors include:
Incorrect paint coloring. If the dye shade is chosen incorrectly, the window will not look as originally planned.- If the glass is not first covered with film or masking tape, it will be stained with paint. It will be difficult to wipe it off later.
- Failure to comply with personal protection regulations may result in serious vapor poisoning.
Beginners may also have some difficulties when painting PVC windows. For example, uneven application of dye, incorrectly selected brushes for work. They are associated with a lack of experience and skill.
Advice. If you are not sure that you can carry out high-quality work yourself, it is better not to take risks and trust the specialists.
Painting a plastic window sill
A plastic window sill is considered a very strong and durable device, which is used to complement the window frame and, with regular cleaning of dirt, can last a long period of time without repair. Moreover, after long-term use, traces of the consequences of various mechanical influences, for example, cracks or scratches, may still appear on the window sill. And in this case, it is not necessary to urgently fork out money and resort to replacing the entire structure. You can simply remove defects by painting the surface of the window sill.
It is necessary to use special types of paint and varnish products for these purposes, just as in the case of painting plastic window frames.
How to choose paint
Acrylic paints, water-based polyurethane emulsions or alkyd-urethane emulsions like products from Dulux . They are perfect for this type of surface and absolutely do not require pre-treatment of the window sill with special impregnation. All types of paints that were described above for PVC window profiles are suitable.
To enhance the strength of the color layer, as well as to maintain the decorative functions of the paint, it is additionally recommended to apply a layer of varnish to the painted surface.
This solution will create an optical effect of depth and volume.
An equally relevant option is the use of paint in the form of aerosols or car enamel.
Dyeing technology
Despite the fact that many manufacturers of paint and varnish products claim that there is no need to pre-apply any impregnation to the future surface to be painted, most designers still recommend using a primer for these purposes. This solution will allow you to create a perfectly flat surface on the plastic, as a result of which the paint layer will lay down just perfectly.
If there is already one layer of paint on the plastic window sill, it must be removed and only then proceed with the primer and direct application of the coloring composition.
Cost of work
If you plan to entrust the work of painting PVC windows to professionals, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the approximate prices for the procedure.
Job title | Unit | Cost, rub. |
Sanding plastic surfaces (one, two, three-leaf windows) | PC. | 2800-7300 |
Painting a window on one side | m2 | 2000 |
Painting the window on both sides | m2 | 4000 |
Painting windows (2 sides) in different colors | m2 | 5000 |
Spot restoration of scratches | PC. | 650 |
Replacing the seal | p.m. | 130 |
Seal installation | p.m. | 70 |
Surface masking | m2 | 350 |
Painting slopes
Slopes are also an integral part of window openings and require high-quality finishing. At the same time, the choice of paint and varnish for covering them directly depends on what material the surfaces near the double-glazed windows (slopes) are made of - both drywall or plaster , and what types of slopes we are talking about - external or internal .
Choosing a paint product
When choosing a suitable paint and varnish product for painting slopes, each buyer first of all needs to pay attention to such characteristics of the emulsion as:
- environmental Safety. Especially if the emulsion is intended for indoor use;
- drying speed taking into account climatic conditions;
- additional functions, for example, washable effect, glossy shine and others.
Based on the above indicators, you can easily choose the ideal coloring product and prevent the occurrence of inconvenience or poor-quality results after the procedure.
How to paint slopes on outside windows
As you understand, slopes on windows located on the street side are constantly exposed to various types of pollution and temperature changes.
The paint product that you are going to use for their external painting should be as durable and wear-resistant as possible.
One of the current solutions in this case will be the use of acrylic latex paint or special epoxy coloring pigments, for example, from the range of TM KRAFOR or other manufacturers.
Also, as an option, you should pay attention to alkyd emulsions, which are easy to apply, fit perfectly on any surface and are much cheaper than the previous offer.
How to paint slopes on windows from the inside
To update the appearance of slopes indoors, you can use one of the types of acrylic water-based paint offered by modern manufacturers in a large assortment. An equally relevant choice is its oil-based analogue . This emulsion is easily and evenly applied to any type of surface and has a water-repellent effect.
As for plasterboard slopes, latex paints made on an acrylic base are recommended for covering them. They are characterized by high strength and, after drying, form a uniform glossy coating.
How to prepare slopes for painting
Before you begin painting the slopes, it is necessary to carry out a number of preparatory procedures, including:
- visual inspection of all surfaces;
- elimination of existing defects and irregularities using putty;
- cleaning slopes with a soap solution;
- treatment of slope surfaces with a layer of primer, which will ensure uniform application of the coloring composition.
After completing these simple manipulations, you can move on to the next steps - selecting the tools necessary to implement the plan and the painting process itself.
Choosing tools
Preliminary selection of the necessary tools for painting slopes will not only significantly reduce the procedure time, but will also have a beneficial effect on the quality of the result. So, to apply paint to the slopes we will need several types of brushes and rollers, painters, a primer and special containers from which it will be convenient to get the paint. As well as solvent, rubber gloves, safety glasses, a respirator and a ladder.