Finishing putty - we bring the wall " to the mind "

What is this stuff?

For the final stage, a mixture of putty, which is called "Putty finish."It is used to make the surface perfectly smooth.It can also be used in the embedding of small irregularities and cracks.Presented mixture varies in composition and may be gypsum, acrylic acid, with the addition of very fine filler and other additives.However, they all have good flexibility and adhesion, allowing you to make the ceiling or walls completely smooth.

finishing putty composition should be chosen depending on the type of surface to be treated and the desired results in the end.If the objective is to align the walls from the street, it is necessary to apply the material for exterior use, since it is resistant to natural phenomena.If the wall to be treated, for example in a bathroom, the mixture should have a moisture-proof characteristics.For such purposes, the most suitable acrylic plaster.

produced it in the form of finished and dry mixes.Recent before use stir in the required proportion of water.Ready-finish plaster can be used immediately after purchase, it is much more convenient.It has no lumps, dries quickly, is easy to bear, and in tightly closed containers can be stored for a long time.

Note!Ready-mix can be of different colors, because it is often used as a decorative layer.

Preparatory measures

procedure should begin with the alignment surface to be treated.Poorly executed preparatory work may seriously affect the finish layer: Each introduced error at any stage must manifest itself and would nullify all the efforts.In this regard, these works perform better only when you are confident in their abilities and skills.If no such certainty, it is best to seek professional help.

Note!If you have to first apply the filler, it is recommended to first practice on draft materials.

Before applying the final layer of the following work:

• luting;
• plaster surface;
• priming.

If you plan to hang wallpaper, it will be enough to produce only the putty, but if the walls ready to paint, then without finishing no longer do.It can be carried out only after all previous dry coating.Experts recommend a mixture of applied in two layers.

process of finishing the final mixture

Now consider how to apply the finish plaster.It puts it in a thin layer of 1-1.5 mm.By increasing the thickness and the use of a mixture for sealing deep cracks and drops it simply be spread.To make the perfect flatness of the surface using a fine-grained structure.

Note!You need to get as much information before you start work.So how is carried out finishing putty, video will show in detail.

Application finishing putty is often carried out with the help of a spatula construction length of 40-60 centimeters.The tool should be completely smooth working canvas - without distortions and valleys, otherwise the application will be uneven and will form bulges and hollows, which is unacceptable.It is best to work in a small area.

To better understand how to make the finish coat, videos demonstrate the entire process of the essence.After finishing the mixture is dry, you can start it shkurit abrasive mesh or sandpaper with a fine grain.After that the primer for further painting or wallpapering.