Painting Walls & Coating
Unique Products and Techniques
Painting walls is one of the most effective methods for transforming rooms – whether you're planning a simple refresh or want to create a completely new room feel. Here you'll find our techniques and products for painting and coating walls.
Which Wall Paints Interest You?
Universal, high-coverage wall paint for a clean, long-lasting finish in all living spaces.
Mineral, breathable paint with a natural look, ideal for a healthy indoor climate.
Especially hard-wearing and washable wall paint for heavily used interior surfaces.
Complete set for elegant, shimmering metallic effects with a modern character.
Robust, versatile coating for concrete and other substrates indoors and outdoors.
Highly durable specialist paint for long-lasting coatings on wall tiles, even in damp conditions.
Painting Tiles Before and After Inspiration
Discover Our Wall Coatings
Seamless, versatile coating for modern, smooth surfaces in living spaces and bathrooms.
Creates an urban, minimalist concrete look with characteristic structure.
Authentic reproduction of real exposed concrete with realistic depth and industrial look.
Creates a striking, natural stone or rock structure with rustic character.
Gives walls an elegant, shimmering metallic finish for modern and exclusive interior concepts.
Painting Walls: Quick Transformation With Great Impact
Hardly any renovation measure delivers such impressive results as painting walls. An outdated, tired-looking room transforms within a weekend into a modern, inviting home. Whether you want to paint white walls to create a bright, friendly space, or paint a wall pattern to add a decorative accent – before-and-after comparisons consistently show how profoundly a fresh coat of paint can change a room's atmosphere. The clean transition of wall painting to the ceiling and the precise wall painting with edge ensure a professional result in these transformations.
Decorative Coatings: Wall Design With Character
For those who want to go beyond classic wall painting, decorative coatings offer exciting alternatives for individual wall design. Micrometal is a decorative metal plaster for walls that creates a unique, shimmering metal effect with a textured surface. Concrete Effect is a synthetic resin-modified, fibre-reinforced filler for walls and tiles that replicates the look of raw, industrial concrete. Microcement is a versatile two-component design plaster for walls, floors and furniture that offers a seamless, durable concrete finish in various grain sizes.
Why Painting Walls Is the Right Choice
Painting walls offers numerous advantages over other renovation methods. A fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to fundamentally transform the appearance of a room. Modern wall paints are breathable and moisture-regulating, contributing to a healthier indoor climate. Lime paint, for example, absorbs CO₂ during curing and acts as a natural moisture regulator. Latex paint is particularly suitable for damp rooms such as bathrooms and cellars, as it is washable and mould-resistant. Those wishing to paint wall patterns or add decorative accents benefit from the versatility of modern paints – from matt finishes to metallic effects. Painting requires no elaborate preparation and can be easily carried out even by ambitious DIY enthusiasts.
More Design Inspiration
Let yourself be inspired by further design ideas and discover the diverse possibilities that painting walls offers. From minimalist white walls to expressive patterns and textures – the right choice of colour and technique can transform any room into a personal design statement. Browse through image galleries and project examples to find the perfect inspiration for your next painting project.
Questions & Answers
How do you properly apply wall paint and latex paint when painting walls?
First, protect all areas that should not be painted with protective sheeting and masking tape. Mix the wall paint thoroughly and add your WB pigment to colour it – only the Polar White variant is already pre-tinted. Apply the paint and allow it to dry. We recommend approximately 2 coats. For a clean transition between wall and ceiling painting, you should paint the ceiling surfaces first and then the walls. Remove the masking tape before the paint has dried completely.
How many coats are necessary?
Two coats are required for even coverage and durability. In some cases, particularly with old or highly absorbent substrates, a third coat may be necessary.
What is the minimum temperature required when painting?
Wall paint, latex paint, lime paint and the metallic brush effect must be applied at a minimum of +8 °C (substrate, room and paint temperature). Applying the paint below this minimum temperature may lead to problems with coverage and drying.
Do I need a primer before painting?
A primer is not strictly required with our wall paints. However, on highly absorbent or porous surfaces, a deep-penetrating primer may be advisable to ensure even colour uptake.
How much paint do I need per m²?
Consumption depends on the paint chosen: wall paint approx. 120 g/m², latex paint approx. 120 g/m², effect paint approx. 130 g/m² and lime paint approx. 120–150 g/m² per coat. On rough or highly absorbent surfaces, consumption may be higher.
What is better for painting white walls: wall paint or latex paint?
Both wall paint and latex paint are high-quality paints and are suitable for painting interior walls. Latex paint is particularly suitable for damp rooms such as bathrooms and cellars, as it is washable and breathable.
How do you apply limewash paint correctly?
Ensure the surface is clean and free from imperfections. Prime if necessary with Polar White wall paint. Mix 2 kg of lime paint powder with 4 L of water and 100 g of WB pigment. Apply the lime paint with a fine bristle brush using cross movements. Work wet-in-wet and blend the edges of each section. Allow the first coat to dry for at least 3 hours before applying the next coat. We recommend at least two coats for the typical limewash paint effect.
What are the benefits of limewash paint?
Limewash paint is breathable, absorbs CO₂ during curing, acts as a natural moisture regulator and is free from harmful chemicals. This makes it an excellent choice for a healthy indoor climate.
Can I apply lime paint to already painted walls?
Yes, it is possible to apply lime paint to already painted surfaces. To do so, follow the procedure for applying lime paint to previously painted areas. When painting walls with edges, pay attention to carefully applied masking tape to achieve clean edges.
How do I clean my tools after painting walls?
For water-based paints such as wall paint, latex paint and lime paint, brushes, rollers and other accessories can be cleaned easily with water directly after use. It is important to clean the tools immediately after painting, before the paint dries.
Paint Types at a Glance
There are various paint types, each suited to different projects and requirements. Wall Paint (Interior Paint) is a high-quality interior paint for smooth, durable and decorative wall surfaces. Latex Paint is an acrylic-based, washable and breathable paint that is ideal for walls and ceilings, offering the advantages of traditional latex paints – without their drawbacks. Limewash is a mineral-based, breathable paint for interior walls and ceilings that absorbs CO₂ and regulates humidity, creating a naturally matt finish. The Metallic Brush Effect is a decorative paint set that creates a textured, metallic-reflective surface for modern or industrial wall designs. 1K Concrete Paint is a single-component acrylic paint suitable for protecting and decorating concrete walls, floors and stone surfaces indoors and outdoors without standing water. 2K Tile Paint is a two-component, epoxy resin-based paint for tiled floors and wet areas, offering high resistance to moisture and heavy use.
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