Gypsum putty - not only in art sculptures

Gypsum plaster - learn more about it

Caulking gypsum-based fine breathable, so it is recommended to use in interior decoration.It can be used only for rooms with a low degree of humidity.It is ideal for use with plasterboard and plaster moldings, in addition, it is widely used in cement, concrete and wood surfaces.

Gypsum putty to create a perfectly flat surface for subsequent finishing with decorative materials.Conditionally it can be divided into start, the finish and the universal .Although starting properly be attributed to the plaster mix.Because the purpose of putty is precisely in finishing alignment.

starting Gypsum plaster is used mainly for leveling and smoothing lime or cement plasters as well as for wood, concrete and stone surfaces indoors.

putty plaster is intended for universal joints shpatlevanija GCR, for sealing cracks and deformations plasterboard, plaster and for flat concrete surfaces to adhere to the surface of the plasterboard, as well as for the combined panels.

Putty finish plaster is used for thin-film finishing leveling flat surfaces well compatible with the first layer of plaster materials.

Caulking gypsum-based - than it deserves our attention?

Mortars gypsum-based characterized by high degree of hardness and strength, good chemical resistance, use of safety.In addition, they are excellent heat retention and have excellent water vapor permeability figures.

also modern plaster necessarily modified with polymers to improve the adhesion to the base material.This makes them different application convenience, high plasticity, easy grinding, amazing whiteness and durability applied layer.

The only drawback of this type of filler is its limited application, sincein areas with high humidity to apply this type of filler is not recommended.

Gypsum putty - the fundamentals of correct application

Before applying the plaster to the surface, it should be well prepared :

• if on the surface there is an old coating, it is necessary to remove;
• if necessary degrease gasoline base solution or mineral spirits;
• prime the work surface.

for applying putty most appropriate use of elastic wide spatula made of stainless steel.With continuous stretch requires a spatula for about 70 mm, and with partial - about 30 mm.You will also need a drill with paddle "mixer", construction grater or sandpaper.

Since the filler is produced in dry form, should be diluted with water in the recommended proportions.Using a drill with a "mixer" nozzle mixing the composition until homogenous state, left for 5 minutes and stirred again.

Due to rapid hardening plaster solution should be used within an hour.

When the composition is ready, takes a narrower spatula and with it the solution is applied to a wide spatula and then spread in a circular motion over the surface.In carrying out work on the plasterboard putty is applied only on the joints of the sheet.

If the surface is not aligned with one layer of putty, then necessary to apply several layers.When the thickness of the working layer of about 3 mm consumption putty plaster is about 1 kg per 1 m² of the prepared surface.

between coats plastered walls need to let it dry.After 4 hours after applying the finishing layer surface remains clean construction grater or sandpaper.After a day you can use other finishing materials.