12 best quick-drying paints

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

It is difficult to imagine construction or repair work without the use of paints and varnishes. Recently, quick-drying paints are becoming more and more popular. They allow you to speed up the painting of walls, ceilings, facades and other buildings, which is especially important when applying a multi-layer coating. However, in pursuit of the drying speed, do not forget about some more important parameters of building paint. With the help of experts, we will outline the main criteria for choosing a quick-drying paint.

How to choose a quick dry paint

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1. Indoor materials are not highly resistant to UV or temperature extremes. But they have a beautiful appearance and do not emit harmful compounds either during application or during operation.
2. Exterior work requires a paint that is highly weather resistant. The coating must withstand solar activity, rain, snow and hail.

Varieties. A fairly high drying rate is demonstrated by the following types of paints.

1. Water-based paint is used for painting walls and ceilings. It is created on the basis of the most environmentally friendly solvent (water). Polymers and pigments dissolve in it; if desired, the consumer can change the color by adding a color scheme. The water emulsion is sold at the lowest prices.
2. Acrylic paint works well in high humidity environments. This quality allows the material to be used for finishing bathtubs, showers, exterior walls, etc. In addition, acrylic is resistant to mechanical damage. To obtain a rich color, you will have to apply several layers of paint.
3. Decorative quick-drying paints are distinguished not only by rich colors, but also by a special texture. The consumer can create imitation of velvet or stone without using plaster. Such paints practically do not fade under the sun's rays, and the coating is resistant to abrasion.

Environmental friendliness. More and more manufacturers are paying attention to such quality of paints and varnishes as environmental friendliness. To make the paint safe for humans, no organic solvents are added to the composition. Such material does not have a persistent specific odor, which is especially important for interior decoration.

Opacity. Developers have many secrets to make an attractive price for paint. Users react to a tasty price tag, forgetting about hiding power. If the coating does not turn out to be uniform and uniform after 2-3 layers of paint, then the material consumption increases and the financial costs increase. You can really find out about the hiding power of the paint only on construction forums.

Features of application. Many domestic property owners are trying to save money by applying paint on their own. However, a beautiful finish is not always obtained. The fact is that each paint and varnish material has its own application characteristics. Some products need to be thinned, while others should be applied viscously. If in some cases a brush and a construction roller are suitable, then in some situations it is better to use the spray method.

We have selected 12 of the best quick-drying paints for our review. All of them are sold in the Russian trade network. When compiling the rating, the opinion of the expert community and feedback from domestic consumers were taken into account.

Rating of the best quick-drying paints

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price per liter
The best fast drying interior paints	1	TIKKURILA Betolux Akva	1 241 rub.
	2	Caparol malerit	RUB 580
	3	Saicos bel air	RUB 3,330
	4	Johnstones Covaplus Vinyl Matt	RUB 1,100
	5	Dufa Aqua-Heizkorperlack	RUB 518
	6	Belinka for interior walls and ceilings	RUB 950
	7	Enamel TEKS Profi	472 r
The best fast drying exterior paints	1	Tikkurila Pika-Teho	1 197 RUB
	2	HUSKY SIBERIA N	473 r
	3	Aura Fasad Expo	480 RUB
	4	TEX Profi Moisture Resistant	170 RUB
	5	Paint & Paper Library Oil Eggshell	RUB 3,600

The best fast drying interior paints

In order to provide the tenants of a house or apartment with a minimum of inconvenience during the renovation, you should give preference to quick-drying paints for interior work. Along with such parameters as coverage and uniformity of application, it is important to pay attention to environmental friendliness. The experts have selected several materials popular in Russia.

TIKKURILA Betolux Akva

Rating: 4.9

Finnish paint TIKKURILA Betolux Akva possesses predictably high quality. It is intended for painting stairs and floors inside buildings. The experts liked the beautiful, even coating that forms after the paint and varnish material has dried. The composition can be used on wood, concrete or previously painted surfaces. Due to the resistance of the coating to moisture, the paint can be used not only in dry rooms, but also in bathrooms or shower rooms. In the manufacturer's catalog, the material is offered in 20 colors. The product becomes the winner of our rating.

Users loved the ease of application, the lack of odor and the dense finish. The only drawback consumers say is the high price.

Advantages

• universality of application;
• lack of smell;
• moisture resistance;
• ease of application.

disadvantages

• high price.

Caparol malerit

Rating: 4.8

German paint Caparol Malerit is very popular among professional finishers. Experts explain this fact by convenient application with a brush, roller or spray gun. Even with a single coat, an even, saturated color is obtained. At the same time, the manufacturer indicated the real consumption of the material (140-150 ml per 1 sq. M), which allows you to accurately calculate the need for a room, apartment or house. The composition contains biocidal additives that prevent the appearance of mold and mildew. The product is environmentally friendly, it does not emit harmful compounds either during application or during operation. The paint becomes the silver medalist of our rating.

Users on the forums often compare Caparol and TIKKURILA. These are two decent products with roughly the same price tag.

Advantages

• easy application;
• uniform color;
• low consumption;
• environmental friendliness and safety.

disadvantages

• high price.

Saicos bel air

Rating: 4.7

The German paint Saicos Bel Air has all the advantages of a “breathing” coating. It can be used not only for interior, but also exterior work. The product is based on natural vegetable oils, which makes the use of the material safe and environmentally friendly. Experts point out the possibility of mixing paints with different shades or from different batches. The composition has the most favorable effect on wood, penetrating deeply into its structure. A uniform, silky surface with an attractive shine forms in 3-5 hours. For its high resistance to moisture, the product occupies an honorable third place in our rating.

Consumers have appreciated the properties of Saicos Bel Air paint. The high price is a limiting factor for buying.

Advantages

• moisture resistance;
• environmental friendliness and safety;
• uniform coverage;
• deep penetration into wood.

disadvantages

• high price.

Johnstones Covaplus Vinyl Matt

Rating: 4.6

A matt finish is formed by applying Johnstones Covaplus Vinyl Matt water-based paint. Getting into the rating of the product ensured its high wear resistance and decorative effect. Over time, the coating does not fade, it is not prone to yellowing. The material is evenly applied to the surface, hiding small irregularities. The paint is suitable for finishing concrete, brick, plasterboard and plaster substrates. Since the emulsion does not dry very quickly, the second coat only has to be applied the next day.

Finishers note one unpleasant feature of the material. The slightest flaws are visible on the dazzling white surface. Therefore, only professionals can cope with painting the ceiling.

Advantages

• wear resistance;
• wide scope;
• does not fade over time;
• beautiful matte finish.

disadvantages

• dries for a long time;
• professional application required.

Dufa Aqua-Heizkorperlack

Rating: 4.5

High temperature resistance is possessed by a paint and varnish coating based on the German composition Dufa Aqua-Heizkorperlack. This material quality is especially important when finishing heating radiators. In addition to metal elements, wood and mineral substrates are subject to painting. Experts attribute the preservation of the whiteness of the coating to the advantages of the product for many years. In addition, the paint does not emit toxic compounds and has good hiding power. The material deserves a high place in our rating.

Domestic users praise the paint in reviews for its ease of use, be it a brush, roller or spray gun. The disadvantages include the need to apply on a warm base, otherwise rust appears on the radiators.

Advantages

• high temperature resistance;
• does not emit toxic compounds;
• good covering ability;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• should be applied to a hot radiator.

Belinka for interior walls and ceilings

Rating: 4.4

You can make the walls and ceiling snow-white with Belinka paint. The experts included the material in the TOP-6 of our rating for its high hiding power, excellent vapor permeability and ease of application. The product is intended for the decoration of surfaces such as plaster, fiberglass wallpaper (or corrugated paper backing), fiber-cement boards. For quality application, it is recommended to use a roller or synthetic bristle brush. The paint is absolutely safe for people, both during painting and during further use of the coating.

Users speak out flatteringly about the chic appearance, good hiding power even when applying 1 layer. But it is not possible to buy paint in all stores in Russia.

Advantages

• excellent covering ability;
• snow-white color;
• safety for people;
• excellent vapor permeability.

disadvantages

• deficit in the trade network of Russia.

Enamel TEKS Profi

Rating: 4.3

Enamel TEKS Profi stands out from the competitors at a low price. But it was not only for this that the material got into our rating. The experts appreciated the good covering power of the enamel. It is designed for painting a variety of substrates, from wood to metal. The service life of the coating reaches 8 years. The Russian manufacturer offers three paint modifications: glossy, semi-matte and matte. Standard colors are suitable to give the enamel the desired color. The durability and resistance to moisture deserve praise, which allows the product to be used not only inside houses, but also outside.

Russian painters from the advantages note an affordable price, versatility and good hiding power. The disadvantages are the unpleasant smell of white spirit and prolonged drying of one layer (1 day).

Advantages

• low price;
• good covering ability;
• universality of application;
• wear resistance.

disadvantages

• the smell of white spirit;
• dries for a long time.

The best fast drying exterior paints

When decorating facades, fences, gazebos and other street buildings, quick-drying paints for outdoor use are used. They must be resistant to any kind of weathering. Experts praised the ability of the following products.

Tikkurila Pika-Teho

Rating: 4.9

The catalog of a well-known Finnish manufacturer of paints and varnishes has excellent paint for outdoor use. This is Tikkurila Pika-Teho, a fast drying acrylate enamel. It is ideal for decorating wooden structures located outdoors. The experts highly appreciated the uniformity of application, the absence of sagging, as well as fast drying (2 to 4 hours). The material is suitable for decorating fresh wood or substrates with an old finish. The matt finish can be given one of 120 colors from the “Wooden Facades” collection. The product ranks first in our ranking.

Professional builders praise the paint for its lack of odor, good hiding power, ease of cleaning tools and clothing. The material can be applied at a temperature not lower than + 5 ° С.

Advantages

• uniform application;
• excellent covering ability;
• no drips;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• not found.

HUSKY SIBERIAN

Rating: 4.8

Antiseptic HUSKY SIBERIAN has deep penetration into wood. The composition is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and biodegradation, which allows you to reliably protect wooden structures from the outside for 5 years. The experts liked the very good adhesion of the product. After drying, a beautiful matt or semi-matt finish is formed. Paint can be applied with a brush, roller or spray. The Russian development is second only to the winner of the rating in terms of drying time. The next layer is recommended to be applied only every other day.

Users on construction forums note the ease of application without drips and streaks, reliable protection of soft types of wood (pine and spruce). At the same time, the paint is sold at a reasonable price.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• excellent covering ability;
• good adhesion;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• dries for a long time.

Aura Fasad Expo

Rating: 4.7

For complex construction work, Aura Fasad Expo facade paint is optimal. It is recommended to decorate the facades of buildings and interiors with a high level of humidity. Experts note the ease of rolling the material, the absence of splashes during operation. After drying, it forms a vapor-permeable coating with high resistance to weathering. The composition contains no volatile organic compounds, which makes the material safe and environmentally friendly. The paint becomes the bronze medalist in our rating for high adhesion and good hiding power.

Users love the Eskarocolor tinting, resulting in vibrant and pastel colors. The second coat can be applied after 2 hours. But in the bucket, a film quickly forms on the surface.

Advantages

• easily rolled out;
• no splashes;
• atmospheric resistance;
• affordable price.

disadvantages

• a film quickly forms in the bucket.

TEX Profi Moisture Resistant

Rating: 4.6

The latex paint TEKS Profi Moisture resistant has unique performance characteristics. It is used for interior and exterior walls and ceilings. The coating is highly resistant to condensation, steam and atmospheric precipitation. The experts included the product in our rating for its affordable price and environmental friendliness. Ordinary water is used as a solvent. If you add 10-15% water, then the paint can be used as a primer.

Finishers praise the material for its low cost, quick drying and odorless properties. The coating is well washed with household products. As for the disadvantages, the main one is poor hiding power. To paint over an old coating, you have to apply up to 4 layers. Accordingly, the consumption of paint increases.

Advantages

• low price;
• moisture resistance;
• environmental friendliness;
• dries quickly.

disadvantages

• poor covering ability.

Paint & Paper Library Oil Eggshell

Rating: 4.5

A very durable coating is formed by the English Paint & Paper Library Oil Eggshell paint. Despite the viscous consistency, the material rolls out easily, covering the surface with one layer. Experts are surprised by the lack of odor, which indicates the environmental friendliness of the acrylic emulsion. After drying, the effect of “eggshell” is obtained, which is exactly how the word Eggshell is translated. The material is one of the best options for painting drywall structures. The paint can be used both inside and outside buildings, since it has a water-repellent effect.

A high-quality English product was prevented from taking a higher position by the cosmic price. And the next layer can be applied only after 16 hours. Otherwise, users have no complaints about the material.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;
• wear resistance;
• water repellency;
• effective coverage.

disadvantages

• high price;
• dries for a long time.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.