Serpyanka is a reinforcing material that is universal. It is suitable for both drywall and concrete surfaces to which plaster has been applied. This is a very dense material that perfectly absorbs water, which means that it can be used in various thick-layer works. What does it mean? Serpyanka is best used in situations where the thickness of the putty exceeds 1 mm.
What is the sickle used for?
This material is used to overlay on:
- Joints of hardboard, chipboard, drywall and more.
- Seams, corners and cracks on plaster and concrete surfaces.
- Areas where windows and doors touch walls.
- For continuous reinforcement of ceilings.
Methods of gluing sickle and radish
For all this, you can use both sickle and radish. How do they differ from each other? Serpyanka is a thicker mesh, and a radish is a little thinner. There are two ways to use them.
First: apply a layer of putty. Then attach a sickle (or radish) to it. Next, apply another layer of putty.
Second: apply sickle (or radish) on any surface. Apply putty.
It is impossible to say for sure which of these methods is preferable. People resort to both of these options, and the result is always pleasing. Sickle ribbon never fails.
Glasscloth self-adhesive serpyanka in the form of a grid
Used to overlay on:
- Areas where windows and doors touch walls.
- Joints of hardboard, chipboard, drywall and more.
- Areas where walls join the ceiling.
- Slits on them.
Sickle Benefits
Many building compositions (fillers, as well as plaster solutions) are distinguished by a strong alkaline environment. And the sickle contains a polyacrylate dispersion, which protects it from their aggressive properties. Agree, this is important. Outwardly, the sickle looks like a grid, which means that oxygen cannot get under the tape, which would be highly undesirable. In addition, bumps and bubbles do not form on it. The mesh surface and the non-hardening, evenly spread glue-based composition guarantee fast and high-quality work. And it's worth it. Moreover, the serpyanka mesh seems easy to use even for beginners. The joints of the sheets must certainly be puttied, as well as reinforced. For the last task, it is recommended to use a self-adhesive fiberglass or lavsan serpyanka. It should be noted that the first option has more advantages.
Sequence of actions when working with sickle
If the choice is stopped at a simple serpyanka, then on the firststage, it is necessary to seal the seam with putty. Then you should put a sickle on it. Next, wait for the resulting layer to harden. Then putty should be applied again. And again, you need to let it freeze. The last step is sanding with sandpaper.
Extremely simple plan of action
Self-adhesive serpyanka is superimposed on drywall with one movement of the hand (it's actually very easy), and then putty is carried out. This tape, in fact, is a mesh. And this means that the putty can easily enter the seam and fill it 100%. All this does not require any special skills and abilities. Serpyanka is applied, putty is made, then it all dries, and then sanded. The action plan is extremely simple.
Should I be afraid that the serpyanka will peel off over time?
When sticking a sickle, people usually have thoughts that something will happen to it over time, that it will fall behind the wall. Completely unnecessary anxiety. Glue holds the mesh only at the first stage. Further, when a person spreads putty, it penetrates both the seam and the holes of the sickle. It must be understood that thanks to it, the tape will be fixed, and the glue will stop working. Serpyanka is a very reliable material, and there is no doubt about it.
When is the best time to use Dacron?
And if you do not produce putty? In this case, it is not recommended to apply glass cloth tape - it is thick enough, and it will be noticeable on the wall. In thissituations, it is preferable to use lavsan. However, unfortunately, self-adhesive tapes on such a basis are not produced. What does it mean? It will be necessary to glue it yourself on latex or polyvinyl acetate glue. The choice depends on the method of further processing of the wall. When buying glue, you should pay attention to its basis. It is very important. For example, polyvinyl acetate glue is water-based, and therefore it can not always be used. The bottom line is that drywall sheets are usually fixed to the crate with screws. What happens next? The adhesive contacts the head of the screw, and the corrosion process starts, after which dark rusty spots appear on the surface.
Summing up, we can say that the serpyanka is a mesh that is simply indispensable for many types of work. She has performed well and is in high demand.