10 best wood colors

Wood is one of the most common materials, characterized by strength and relative flexibility. Boards and bars are actively used to create load-bearing structures and floors, and small pillars and strips are well suited for the protection of walls, ducts and finishing. The tree in the building structure is able to serve up to 30-50 years, subject to quality protection. To do this, use paints specifically designed for wood. They protect the swelling or overdrying of the fibers, protect the wood structure from fungus and parasites, and also give it an attractive appearance. Our ranking of the best wood colors has collected popular products that have positive customer reviews and good characteristics that will help you make a competent choice.

How to choose paint for wooden surfaces

Before considering the rating, let us briefly recall the main criteria for choosing paint on wood, so that the information given below is more understandable. So, choose a decorative coating for wooden surfaces, taking into account the following parameters:

1. Paint base. Sometimes acrylic, latex, alkyd, silicone. Affects odor, abrasion resistance, color saturation and durability.
2. Drying time Drying time between the layers ranges from 1 to 24 hours, which directly affects the construction and finishing works. The time after which the coating is allowed to walk (5-72 hours) affects when it will be possible to start operating the room or use painted wooden parts.
3. The degree of brilliance. Wood paint is divided into glossy and matte, as well as subspecies - semi-gloss and semi-gloss, which decorates the interior in its own way.
4. Type of thinner. Water soluble paints are diluted with water. It is cheaper and does not create unpleasant odors during work. Other types need dilution with a solvent (White spirit, etc.), so the process should be conducted in a well-ventilated room and will have to spend extra.
5. Application Method. Some products from our rating are universal in application (spray, sponge, brush, roller), while others can only be applied in a specific way.
6. Covering power. With 1 liter of paint, you can paint from 4 to 14 m2 of wooden surface, which affects the consumption and the money spent.
7. Application temperature. To ensure optimum penetration into the wood and adhesion with the base, each product has its own minimum temperature for application. It can be from +5 to +10 degrees, which affects the possibility of staining objects in the autumn-winter period in a situation where there is no heating.
8. Resistance to mechanical stress. Manufacturers produce paint on wood with different resistance to abrasion. For floors, railings, stairs and window sills need high durability. Fences, furniture, boxes, gables can be painted with less resistant compounds.

More paints on wood are divided into exterior and interior works, so our rating is divided precisely into such categories.

Top wood paint rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per liter
The best paint for wood interior	1	Tikkurila taika	1 419 ₽
	2	Parade Professional E7 Pro Latex7	400 ₽
	3	Tikkurila Euro Extra-20 Foundation C	679 ₽
	4	Dulux Ultra Resist for children's matte BW	840 ₽
	5	ID Pur Metal	2 250 ₽
	6	Paint Tex Wagon washable	120 ₽
The best paint for wood exterior	1	Tikkurila Ultra Classic A	1 200 ₽
	2	Caparol Amphibolin BAS 1	790 ₽
	3	Dulux domus	600 ₽
	4	Parade Professional F70 Elastic	720 ₽

The best paint for wood interior

Such paints are with a varied basis and are suitable for painting the floor, stairs, windows inside the room, tables, chairs, walls and other wooden objects. Some types are designed even for high moisture, therefore, suitable for bathrooms and saunas. But such products do not have weather resistance, so they are not recommended to be used outside the house.

Tikkurila taika

Rating: 4.9

In the first place in the ranking is the product of the Finnish manufacturer. The substance has an acrylate base and forms a durable top layer, resistant to cracking or wrinkling, on the tree. Means differs in the special gloss increasing brightness of a shade. Users in reviews like that painted surfaces can be washed with water and they do not wear out for a long time. The manufacturer claims that the coating is designed for 5,000 passes with a wet brush. Apply the substance is allowed in any way, but in the case of the spray gun, a nozzle of at least 1.8 mm should be used.

This paint on wood is listed in the ranking of the best by our experts due to the realistic effect on the metal. The product is available in two versions: gold and silver with hints of nacre. After drying, both options give the wood a look of steel, visually increasing the massiveness of the structure. In the case of golden paint coating looks richer. We recommend products for painting frames, hangers and racks of wood.

Parade Professional E7 Pro Latex7

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the ranking is a product with a base on water and acrylic polymer. Dilute the product can also be water, which reduces the process of cooking. After drying it forms a silky matt layer. Paint is available in base A (white) and additional bases for tinting. It is possible to paint a tree at a temperature of from +12 to +35 degrees. Users like the reviews that the product does not deteriorate when stored with negative temperatures and the shelf life is 3 years. It is possible to paint wood and chipboard compacted materials. Suitable product for roll finishing materials.

We added paint to the rating, since drying between the layers makes her only 2 hours. The same length and complete drying, so painting does not take much time. Dry coating can even with humidity up to 80%. Another master in the reviews note its economical consumption - from 12 to 14 m2 with one liter.

Tikkurila Euro Extra-20 Foundation C

Rating: 4.7

In third place in the rankings again the product from the Finnish company. At this time, the product with a water-dispersed base, characterized by increased resistance to water and friction. The manufacturer claims that the painted wood will be able to maintain an attractive appearance for a long time despite intensive washing with detergents. This contributes to the removal of stains left after cooking. The coating is designed for 10,000 passes with a brush during cleaning. The substance has a semi-gloss gloss. Coloring can be made by roller, spray or brush.When the air humidity is 65% between layers, you will have to wait up to 4 hours.

We put the paint in the rating, because it is particularly resistant to wet environments. The manufacturer recommends using it in bathrooms or in the kitchen for painting walls or ceilings made of wood. The substance well permeates the structure of the material and protects it from mold or swelling. Buyers in the reviews like that regularly boiling kettle or steamer does not leave yellow traces on it.

Dulux Ultra Resist for children's matte BW

Rating: 4.6

In fourth place in the ranking of the product from the German company. Water-dispersed paint is excellent for wood due to its deep penetration into the structure and has a high margin of safety compared with other species. On the container proudly adorns the logo in the form of a green leaflet, confirming the environmental purity of the substance. Masters note in reviews easy application of a decorative layer that does not leave streaks with proper dilution. The goods are stored for 4 years, so you can prepare for the repair in advance and not worry that the paint will lose its properties.

As the name implies, the main purpose of the paint is wooden surfaces in children's rooms. To this end, the manufacturer added wax to its composition, making the outer layer more resistant to the effects of dirt and water. It is convenient for cleaning and maintaining an attractive look. Silver ions were added to the product to prevent bacteria from multiplying in the nursery, for which the product is listed among the best.

ID Pur Metal

Rating: 4.5

At this place in the ranking is the product of the domestic manufacturer, trying to repeat the effect of metallic luster, like in imported analogues. The company succeeded and the paint on the tree looks like steel with a moderate gloss. The product is suitable for application to wood, and the optimum effect is achieved in two layers. Most types of wooden surfaces can be sprayed without prior preparation, as customers like in reviews. But in order to achieve maximum metallic luster, the manufacturer recommends using a roller with a short nap and making movements crosswise.

We marked this paint as one of the most original surfaces in the house. In addition to the metallic effect, it can create a visually velvety structure. To do this, the product is mixed with Perle de Soie 200 ml, mixed and applied with a wide brush. It also requires cross traffic. This is a great way to decorate a wall made of wood in a frame house or a log building.

Paint Tex Wagon washable

Rating: 4.4

At the last place of the rating is a paint from a domestic manufacturer, made on a water-dispersed basis. After drying, the substance becomes deep-woven and looks great. The company claims that the wood painted with this product retains the ability to "breathe", which is useful for rooms with excessive vapor release.Users in the reviews note the rapid drying of the layer - 1.5 hours, accelerating the overall application process. The specified level of water resistance will be achieved in 14 days. The product is produced in white color, and tinting pastes are sold to create shades.

In our opinion, the product for painting wood should be in the rating because of the affordable price, ten times cheaper than Finnish products. At the same time it is allowed to use the coloring composition in wet areas and wash with a sponge. The tool has a 3rd class resistance to thorns. Matte finish resistant to mold and fungus development. If the bath or kitchen in the house is decorated with wood, then this is the cheapest variant of protective treatment, instead of varnish.

The best paint for wood exterior

The tree is actively used for trim gables, filing boxes, creating wind boards, fences and gates. Often, boards are made of utility room doors on the street, stairs and railings. To protect the material used special paint, designed for operation at low temperatures and exposure to the atmosphere. Here are the best products from the ranking in this category.

Tikkurila Ultra Classic A

Rating: 4.9

In the first place ranking paint from the Finnish company, developed on a polyacrylate basis. Masters in the reviews are divided that the decorative layer is easily applied with a roller or a brush, and after drying it is well resistant to the effects of ultraviolet rays. Semi-matte gloss effectively hides fingerprints on the surface. On the packaging proudly flaunts the sign "Scandinavian Swan", meaning the ecological purity of the goods. You can spray tool spray gun with a nozzle of 0.4-0.5 mm. The substance has a density of 1.3 kg / l. It is heat resistant even for industrial environment.

In our opinion, the product should be rated as the most resistant to negative temperatures. The manufacturer recommends it for the northern climate due to its high weather-resistant properties. With the help of polyacrylate binders, the paint will retain a bright shine and will not crack when the wood dries naturally during outdoor use.

Caparol Amphibolin BAS 1

Rating: 4.8

In second place in the ranking is the goods from the German company. Facade paint for wood is produced without a solvent and has a high adhesion to the base. The substance is designed for maximum protection of wood from exposure to the external environment. The manufacturer offers packaging of 2.5, 5, 9.4 and 10 kg. When developing, specific elements for light reflection were added to it, therefore, it is suitable for exterior finishing of parking on a multi-level parking or basement unheated premises and warehouses. Users in the reviews like the stability of the product to heavy rain and the first class of resistance to wet abrasion.

And our experts rated the paint as the best in the ranking for preserving the integrity of the tree deformations. Depending on the temperature and moisture level of the board, it can expand, shrink or wriggle out, but the decorative coating remains intact and does not crack.

Dulux domus

Rating: 4.7

At this position in the ranking is another product from another German leader in lacquering compositions. The company has developed paint on wood on an oil-alkyd basis, which increases protection against weathering. The coating in containers from 1 to 10 kg is realized. Sometimes it is white and transparent, and after drying it takes on a semi-glossy look. Wood should have a moisture content of not more than 18% for optimal adhesion of paint. Best when applied using a roller or brush. This product is suitable for outdoor use on gazebos, frames, doors, fences and flagpoles.

We marked the paint as the best in the ranking for new or sawn wood. Pure planed wood absorbs moisture well, and this product provides sufficient penetration into the structure for adhesion and at the same time the oil “seals” the top layer, preventing excessive consumption of decorative coating.

Parade Professional F70 Elastic

Rating: 4.7

Another good tool for exterior wood is this paint with the addition of the word Elastic. Acrylic polymer with a water base has an increased viscosity and effectively hides cracks. The composition added titanium dioxide, calcite and active substances that contribute to increased strength. The rubber coating perfectly washes what the owners like in reviews. This product is odorless, since it is completely solvent free. Coloring is allowed on already treated wood containing old paint layers. Allows you to create a single look on the facade, because it is well-kept not only on the tree, but also on brick and concrete.

Our experts liked the paint with its elasticity, for which it got into the rating. Decorative coating can stretch up to 200% relative to the original length, which is convenient when cracking wood (beams, supports, boards) - visually everything will remain whole outside

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.