14 best paints for walls and ceilings

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.

Experienced homeowners recall with horror this type of wall and ceiling decoration as whitewash. On the one hand, there is a beautiful snow-white surface, and on the other, there are a lot of problems. In a very timely manner, manufacturers of paints and varnishes developed alternative types of paints. With their help, you can decorate the ceiling and walls both in an ultra-white color, and add a highlight in the form of a multi-colored coating. Compares favorably with archaic whitewashing and care for the painted surface. In most cases, ceilings and walls can be washed carefree by adding mildly alkaline detergents to the water. When choosing the right paint, experts recommend paying attention to several points.

Criteria for choosing paint for ceiling and walls

1. Many buyers start with a price range. But cheap budget paint can make repairs very expensive. The fact is that each paint has its own hiding power indicator. If it is possible to achieve perfect coverage in one pass, it will be more profitable than applying 2-3 coats with a drying break. The total cost of repairs is also influenced by paint consumption.

2. An important parameter for users will be the durability of the painted surface. High-quality paint, after drying, is water and dirt repellent, does not change its original color even when exposed to sunlight.

3. When choosing a material, it is worth considering the nature of the room. Almost all paints behave well in heated rooms. But not all products can withstand temperature drops and high humidity.

Our review includes the best paints for the ceiling and walls. When compiling the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. appointment;

2. specifications;

3. price;

4. the opinion of experts and finishers;

5. user reviews.

Rating of the best paints for ceilings and walls

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best silicone water-based paint for walls and ceilings	1	TIKKURILA Euro Extra 20 (2, 7 l.)	RUB 1,500
	2	Caparol CapaSilan (2, 5 L.)	RUB 2,900
	3	LITOKOL LITOTHERM PAINT SIL	–
	4	ALPINA EXPERT (10 l.)	RUB 2,890
The best silicate water-based paint for walls and ceilings	1	TIKKURILA FINNGARD SILIKAATTIMAALI (18 y.)	RUB 8 985
	2	BAUMIT SILIKAT COLOR REPRO (25 kg.)	RUB 5,947
	3	Ceresit “CT 54” (15 l.)	RUB 3 377
Best Acrylic Water Based Paint	1	DULUX MASTER LUX AQUA 40 (2.5 l.)	RUB 1,750
	2	ALPINA RENOVA (10 l.)	RUB 1,550
	3	FARBITEX PROFI	582 r
The best latex paints for walls and ceilings	1	TIKKURILA EURO POWER7 (9 l.)	RUB 2,950
	2	Dufa Retail Eurolatex 3 (2.5 l.)	440 RUB
	3	DULUX Bindo 7 BW matt (10 l.)	RUB 3,600
	4	Newtone sky (9 l.)	999 RUB

The best silicone water-based paint for walls and ceilings

One of the most reliable paints and varnishes for ceilings and walls are water-based products based on silicone resin. Experts attribute abrasion resistance and water-repellency to the advantages of such paints. Therefore, they can be used in rooms with aggressive environments. The experts have chosen several high quality models.

TIKKURILA Euro Extra 20

Rating: 4.9

The products of the Finnish company TIKKURILA are synonymous with quality in the field of interior decoration. TIKKURILA Euro Extra 20 paint became the winner in our rating. It has collected all the main advantages of modern silicone paints. It is pure color, UV resistance, environmental friendliness and excellent performance. All these wonderful properties are inherent in real Tikkurila. A product made in Russia does not always correspond to a famous brand.

Professionals highlight the absence of smell during work, neutral attitude to water and household detergents. It is difficult to find negative reviews from ordinary consumers. The only drawback is the high price, but the excellent quality is well worth the money.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;

• ease of application;

• durability;

• UV resistance.

disadvantages

• high price.

Caparol CapaSilan

Rating: 4.8

Caparol CapaSilan silicone water-based paint has a high hiding power. Even in one pass, specialists manage to paint walls and ceilings, which greatly simplifies the work. It should be noted that Caparol is one of the few companies that specialize in the production of silicone-based paints and varnishes. Experts gave this paint the second place also because when painting it is possible to close cracks on the base up to 2 mm wide.

The painted surface is practically not contaminated due to the water and dust repellent effect. It is not difficult to wash it with water and household detergents. Caparol CapaSilan could not overtake the winner due to the higher price.

Advantages

• excellent covering ability;

• simple application;

• water-repellent effect.

disadvantages

• high price.

LITOKOL LITOTHERM PAINT SIL

Rating: 4.7

LITOKOL LITOTHERM PAINT SIL silicone water-based paint has high performance characteristics. Experts note the reliable protection of the surface from moisture and dirt, the resistance of the formed layer to ultraviolet radiation. In general, the paint has the qualities of a premium material. The pluses of this paint include a rich color range. The painted surface can remain in excellent condition for a long time even in harsh climatic conditions.

But this paint got the third place due to the company's policy, which provides for the use of plaster, putty and primer of the LITOKOL brand. Otherwise, the quality of the topcoat is significantly reduced.

Advantages

• moisture resistance;

• rich color palette;

• resistance to negative weather events.

disadvantages

• the need for surface preparation with LITOKOL materials.

ALPINA EXPERT

Rating: 4.6

A well-known manufacturer from Germany has established the production of ALPINA EXPERT paint in our country. This has both positive and negative aspects. According to experts, this silicone paint is inferior to the top three in quality. Therefore, it is recommended to use it in rooms where there are no strong temperature changes and low humidity. At the same time, the material has the lowest price and economical consumption. The average figure is 140 ml of paint per 1 sq. m of the prepared surface.

Many users praise the properties of ALPINA EXPERT paint. It attracts homeowners with its affordability and good performance.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• economical consumption of material;

• durability of the painted surface.

disadvantages

• suitable only for heated rooms;

• quickly gets dirty and is not washed off.

The best silicate water-based paint for ceilings and walls

The use of liquid glass in paint and varnish production made it possible to make the painted surface resistant to various negative factors. Silicate paint can be used for both indoor and outdoor use. At the same time, many manufacturers were able to offer buyers a democratic price. Given the environmental friendliness of the material, it turns out to be an excellent option for decorating children's rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

TIKKURILA FINNGARD SILIKAATTIMAALI

Rating: 4.9

Silicate paint TIKKURILA FINNGARD SILIKAATTIMAALI is a one-component deep matting material. In addition to the usual high performance, the experts highlighted a wide temperature range of application. The painted surface holds up with dignity both in 50-degree frost and in tropical heat of + 60 ° C. But not only for this feature, the paint became the winner of our rating. Such factors as the vapor permeability of the layer and its dirt-repellent ability also had an effect. The consumption of material also looks good, especially against the background of its closest competitors.

Not only builders-finishers liked the paint. It is actively used by owners of freshwater and sea vessels, which once again confirms the high level of quality of the Finnish manufacturer.

Advantages

• wide temperature range;

• acceptable expense;

• resistance to aggressive environment.

disadvantages

• not detected.

BAUMIT SILIKAT COLOR REPRO

Rating: 4.8

Experts consider BAUMIT SILIKAT COLOR REPRO paint to be elite building materials. The quality characteristics of Austrian silicate products are at the highest level. A reliable binder is especially noted, which is liquid potassium glass. The paintwork is nonflammable, UV resistant, dirt-repellent, and vapor permeable. Despite the lower price, this paint failed to take first place in the rating.

First of all, specialists and ordinary people are not happy with the consumption, which reaches 500 g per 1 sq. m. The second negative factor is the low temperature range of use. The paint and varnish layer retains its properties only at air temperatures above + 8 ° С.

Advantages

• high performance properties;

• resistance to fire, light and dirt;

• acceptable price.

disadvantages

• high consumption;

• temperature limits.

Ceresit “CT 54”

Rating: 4.7

Many types of Ceresit paints and varnishes are designed for outdoor use. These include the silicate water-based paint Ceresit “CT 54”. But this does not mean that it is not suitable for internal work. Professional builders and homeowners agree that paint should be in the top three of our rankings. Experts consider good covering power, excellent final result to be strong sides. The material has anti-fungal properties, as well as environmental friendliness. In addition, the paint is affordable and economical.

With all the advantages, the professional view of the experts did not escape the disadvantages. The paint requires perfect surface preparation, and it is better to use mineral-based plasters.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• acceptable expense;

• wide range of applications.

disadvantages

• perfect preparation of the substrate is required.

The best acrylic water-based paint for walls and ceilings

The most popular currently are acrylic paints. They are affordable, easy to apply and durable. Although they are slightly inferior to silicone and silicate compounds, they are excellent for interior work. The following products were highly praised by experts.

DULUX MASTER LUX AQUA 40

Rating: 4.9

English acrylic paint DULUX MASTER LUX AQUA 40 is the best option for painting wooden ceilings and walls. At the same time, it can also be used to aesthetically design heating radiators. A distinctive feature of the material is excellent light absorption. Thanks to this property, the paint and varnish layer masks small surface errors. The hiding power of the paint was highly appreciated by experts. To make the wall or ceiling look perfect, it is enough to apply 2 coats. Considering the acceptable consumption, environmental friendliness and lack of odor during work, the high price for the paint is not so transcendental.

The experts gave the first place in the rating to English paint. The products manufactured in Russia cannot boast of stable quality.

Advantages

• hiding power and light absorption;

• environmental friendliness and lack of smell;

• acceptable expense;

• easy care.

disadvantages

• high price.

ALPINA RENOVA

Rating: 4.8

ALPINA RENOVA acrylic paint has been present in various ratings for several years. Our experts put it in the second position. Experts attribute the preservation of the original whiteness to the advantages of the material for 5-7 years. And if you add any color scheme to the white base (necessarily from ALPINA), then aging will not occur until the next repair. At the same time, the surface is easy to clean and does not tarnish from washing. Finishers praise it for its good adhesion and moderate viscosity. The painted surface can withstand temperature extremes, as well as high humidity of the base.

The high consumption, which is about 200 g per 1 sq. m. smooth surface. Although this indicator largely depends on the quality of the preparation of the ceiling or walls.

Advantages

• good adhesion;

• long-term preservation of natural color;

• easy care.

disadvantages

• high consumption.

FARBITEX PROFI

Rating: 4.7

In the line of budget acrylic paints for ceilings and walls, experts were attracted by the FARBITEX PROFI line. It has earned special praise and the third line of the rating due to its unique water-repellent ability. Therefore, consumers use this paint not only in living rooms, but also in the kitchen or bathroom. The painters liked the material because it does not require perfect smoothing of the base before painting. Slight surface moisture is allowed, but dust and dirt will simply ruin the elegant appearance. The zealous owners praise FARBITEX PROFI not only for its affordable price, but also for its economy (consumption from 90 g per 1 sq. M).

In the course of operation, users note some weaknesses. So the painted surface gets dirty, and when you care for it, it is washed off.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• low consumption;

• unpretentiousness when applied.

disadvantages

• the surface gets dirty;

• wet cleaning can wash off the coating.

Best latex paints

Latex paints can boast of maximum durability. If earlier they were made on the basis of rubber, today the use of polymers has reduced the price. At the same time, in terms of technical characteristics, latex compositions are second only to silicone products. Here are some quality polymer paints.

TIKKURILA EURO POWER7

Rating: 4.9

Seeing TIKKURILA EURO POWER7 latex paint on the first line of the rating for many experts and craftsmen is predictable. Any modern ceiling and wall bases can be decorated with this material. The range of applications starts with concrete surfaces and ends with particle boards. The paint can be used in rooms with high humidity. The professionals have no comments on the quality of the material. After drying, the painted surface can be washed with household products.

In the reviews, the masters indicate the ease of application. The paint can be thinned with water in the range of 5-10%, depending on the method of application. The average material consumption for painting the prepared surface is 100 ml per 1 sq. m.

Advantages

• wide scope;

• not afraid of moisture;

• easy care;

• economical consumption.

disadvantages

• not detected.

Dufa Retail Eurolatex 3

Rating: 4.8

A wide range of paints is produced by the German company Dufa. The Retail Eurolatex 3 series of latex materials is a confirmation of the high quality characteristic of this manufacturer. Having established production in Russia, the company managed to reduce the price of its products. At the same time, the technical parameters remained at their best. For which the experts awarded the paint an honorable second place. Many experts claim that it was latex products that became the company's best achievement.

A distinctive feature of the material is its high covering ability, which simplifies preparatory work and reduces paint consumption. The painted surface has a long service life and can be washed with aggressive detergents with high alkalinity.

Advantages

• applied to different surfaces;

• good covering ability;

• durability and resistance to alkaline environment.

disadvantages

• colored paint becomes darker after drying.

DULUX Bindo 7 BW matt

Rating: 4.7

Latex paint DULUX Bindo 7 BW matt belongs to professional materials, as evidenced by the high price. It has excellent covering ability, no streaks or smudges are formed during application, and no splashing occurs when using a roller. Hygienic certificates confirm the environmental friendliness of the product, so it can be used in children's rooms or in the kitchen. The paint also perfectly emphasizes the surface relief, which is important when designing structural wallpaper. For high-quality painting it is necessary to apply 2 layers.

The experts put the material on the third line, since it can be used for a variety of reasons. The painted surface can be washed with gentle household products that do not contain abrasive components.

Advantages

• environmental friendliness;

• low consumption;

• excellent covering ability.

disadvantages

• high price.

NewTone Sky

Rating: 4.6

For fans of ultra-white ceilings and walls, experts advise to take a closer look at NewTone Sky latex paint. It is intended for decoration of ceilings in heated rooms with normal humidity. The material is perfectly applied to mineral substrates such as brick, concrete, drywall, as well as plastered surfaces. It is possible to achieve an ultra-white color with a two-layer processing. Fans of other colors can use colors by adding to the white base.

Despite the affordable price and environmental friendliness, domestic paint failed to break into the top three. Experts note a high consumption of material (160-180 g / sq. M per layer), and in reviews, users point to poor hiding power.

Advantages

• affordable price;

• suitable for different bases;

• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high consumption;

• poor covering ability.

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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.