Features and methods of painting walls in the corridor

The main question that arises during the renovation of an apartment or house is what color to choose. Difficulties arise when the room is small. It is even more difficult when it comes to the corridor. The walls in this room get dirty faster than others, therefore, the choice of the color of the walls, as well as the material for them, must be taken seriously.

First, we need to figure out what shape our hallway is, decide on the colors and their tone, then we start choosing the time for repairs, and also prepare the materials.

The walls in the corridor are subject to rapid wear, therefore, to level the walls and prepare them for painting, first remove the old materials (wallpaper), then putty, and then the surface is primed. Without these steps, all the imperfections and irregularities will be visible under the paint. Putty and primer help to distribute the paint evenly on the surface of the walls.

The choice of paint for the hallway is a rather difficult task. It is necessary to choose an option that will be budgetary, easy to clean, resistant to wear and tear, elastic, as well as moisture resistant and safe.... To do this, it is better to choose enamel, glaze, as well as two-component and water-based paint, which are based on acrylic or latex. Acrylic styrene paint is also actively used. Better to select from the series "for the interior".

To create a cozy interior in the hallway, you must follow a number of rules when painting walls. If the ceilings are high and the room is small, it turns out uncomfortable.This situation can be corrected with painting the ceiling and the top of the wall in one color. A baguette of a contrasting color is attached to the wall, thereby separating the boundaries of the upper part of the wall from the lower one.

A narrow and high hallway will look harmonious if the wall where the door is located is painted with a rich contrasting dark color. This will visually allow the room to be larger.

Problem: Low ceiling. In this case it is necessary that the color of the walls ends at the junction with the ceiling. Color borders can be separated with a contrasting border or stripe. It is better to paint the ceiling with glossy paint so that it reflects the light.

For low ceilings, furniture should be chosen with a lacquered surface, as well as build in large mirrors. Vertical and horizontal lines can be made on the walls. Vertical lines will decrease the volume of the room, and horizontal lines will increase. It must be remembered that the stripes will look harmonious if their width, as well as the brightness of the color scheme, are correctly selected.

It is undesirable to overload the room with bright colored motifs, but the wallpaper on one of the walls with a pattern of space will look very attractive and harmonious... You can draw the drawing on the wall yourself. A high-quality fresco will decorate the entrance to a house or apartment, most importantly, it will give individuality to the family nest.

When choosing a color for the hallway, you must remember that dark and juicy tone of the room will visually reduce it, and light and soft, on the contrary, will make it larger... Therefore, for small corridors, it is better to choose light shades, and for large corridors, a dark and harsh shade is allowed.

Saturated colors of red and yellow are considered too bright for the eyes, bulging compared to pastel tones. All shades of beige, light green, blue will make the room spacious. Projects with such colors for small apartments are popular with designers.

If there is natural light in the hallway, and the windows are located on the north side, then we give preference to "warm" shades. These include yellow, red, beige, chocolate. Blue is referred to as "cold" shades. Many people like green, it can be either warm or cold. It all depends on the amount of white, yellow and blue colors.

When we use stencils on the walls, we take into account the above rules. Thus, large drawings will compress the space, and thin, with a little ease, on the contrary, will expand... If a large drawing with a bright range of colors is placed on the ceiling, then it will help to enlarge the room. There is a safe bet, which is that the color of the paint for the walls and the floor will match.

In this case, the rule works: the pastel tone of paint for the entire room, exclude juicy shades. After repair, the walls must be protected so that the paint adheres well. When the paint dries, it is not recommended to clean it with abrasive substances, it is enough just to use a warm solution of a neutral agent.

It is better to arrange the corridor last, when all the rooms have already been renovated, the appropriate style has been chosen. The design in the hallway will only complement the general direction, but at the same time emphasize the individuality of the apartment or house.

• For classics and modern similar shades of white, green, as well as all pastel combinations.

• Baroque actively friends with white, blue and turquoise.

• Recently relevant minimalism supports white, shades of black and pastels.

• High tech combines metal and a searing combination of black and white

• Style rococo admires cream, pink and gold flowers.

• Country creates a rustic prostate and comfort in the room. This style is characterized by sustainable materials. The furniture is the most simple and unpretentious.There may be handmade products, the presence of accessories adds a touch of harmony and simplicity.

• Provence. This style leans towards elegant, yet slightly shabby French-style furniture. This is an expensive style that brings its own personality to the apartment based on pastel colors.

• Scandinavian. It is based on the pale colors of the walls and the bright accents on them.

• Neoclassic... Includes light furnishings with gilding and decorative elements. The palette consists of beige, white and pale pastel colors.

• Classic. This style can be embodied with a corridor size of 10 sq. m. This is a rich, complex and versatile style. However, it's worth it.

• Art Deco. This direction pays attention to mirrors, textiles, decorative panels, and various accessories. Glass and marble are also used to properly decorate a room in this style.

So, painting the walls in the hallway is a whole science, interesting, exciting, harmonious. Analysis has shown that it is possible to create a cozy corridor even with its smallest dimensions. The main thing is desire and attitude. Materials, a variety of palettes, high-quality tools for such work can always be found in any hardware store.