What is this material?
For the final stage of putty, a mixture is used, which is called "Finishing putty".It is used to make the surface perfectly smooth. It can also be used for sealing small irregularities and cracks. The presented mixture differs in composition and can be gypsum, acrylic, with addition of fine dispersing filler and other additives. However, they all have good elasticity and adhesion, which makes the ceiling or walls absolutely smooth.
The composition of the finishing putty should be chosen depending on the type of surface to be treated and the result in the end. If the task is to level the walls from the street, then the material for outdoor work should be used, since it is resistant to the effects of natural phenomena. If it is necessary to treat the walls, for example, in the bathroom, then the mixture must have moisture-resistant characteristics. For such purposes, the most suitable acrylic putty.
It is available as ready-mixed and dry mixtures. The last before use stir in the necessary proportion with water. Finished finish putty can be used immediately after purchase, which is much more convenient. It does not have lumps, it dries quickly, easily lays down and can be stored in a tightly closed container for a long time.
Note! The finished mixture can be of different colors, as it is often used as a decorative layer.
Preparatory measures
The procedure should begin with the alignment of the surface to be treated. Poorly executed preparatory work can seriously affect the finish layer: every mistake made at any stage will necessarily manifest itself and bring to nothing all efforts. In this regard, data work is better to perform only if you are confident in your abilities and skills. If there is no such confidence, it is better to seek professional help.
Note! If you are going to apply the putty for the first time, then it is recommended to practice first on rough materials.
Before applying the final layer, the following work is carried out:
- puttying;
- plaster surface;
- primer application.
If you plan to glue the wallpaper, then it will be enough to produce just the putty, but if the walls are prepared for painting, then no finishing finishes can not be avoided. It can be produced only after all previous coatings have dried. Experts recommend applying the mixture in two layers.
Finishing process with the final mixture
Now let's look at how to apply the finishing filler. It is put in a thin layer of 1-1.5 millimeters. When the thickness is increased and the mixture is used to fill deep cracks and swings, it will simply spread. To give the surface an ideal evenness a fine-grained composition is used.
Note! It is necessary to get maximum information before starting work. Therefore, how the finishing shpatlevka is carried out, the video will show in all details.
Finish puttying is often carried out using a construction spatula with a length of 40-60 centimeters. The tool should have absolutely straight working cloth - without distortions and depressions, otherwise the application will be unevenly produced and bulges and hollows will be formed, which is unacceptable. It is best to work on small plots.
For a better understanding of how the finishing putty is done, the video will show the whole essence of the process. After the finish mixture has dried, you can start it with an abrasive mesh or sandpaper with a fine grain. After that, a primer is produced for further painting or wallpapering.