Liquid putty is a material with unique qualities. This is a paste from a family of putties used by craftsmen around the world. How to use such a finishing coating during repairs, as well as what advantages the material is characterized by, read further in the article.
Basic material properties
This is a liquid polymer composition used for finishing puttying surfaces, that is, finishing walls before painting. Used paste for interior work. When covering walls, it is recommended to adhere to the norms of permissible application. Experts say the maximum layer thickness should not exceed 5.5-6mm.
Like other materials, liquid putty has its pros and cons. Let's look at these arguments next. This will help to quickly determine whether this kind of material is suitable for the intended work or not.
Material Values
Advantages of Liquid Wall Putty:
- good elasticity of the paste, which allows it to be used not only for decoration, but also for decorative molding on walls;
- moisture resistance andtemperature differences, which makes it possible to use this material in rooms with atypical microclimate;
- can be applied thinly;
- good adhesion performance;
- no shrinkage;
- possibility of applying to the surface mechanically;
- high setting speed;
- durability.
Some disadvantages of putty
Of the negative qualities, buyers note:
- high material cost;
- restrictions on layer thickness;
- zero vapor permeability.
Although against the background of the above advantages, the noted disadvantages seem insignificant.
Main technical characteristics of the composition
When choosing putty, you should pay attention to the information indicated on the product packaging, it contains the following information:
- consumption per 1 m2;
- minimum and maximum application thickness;
- drying speed;
- operating temperatures.
The indicators described for working with acrylic liquid putty will be as follows:
| Consumption per 1 m2 with a layer thickness of 1 mm, kg | 1 |
| Minimum application thickness, 1mm | 0, 1 |
| Max application thickness | 1 |
| Drying, h. | 4 |
|
Indicators of operating temperature, oC |
+5…+280C |
Prices for popular brands of liquid putty for walls
Price range for the most common and popular types of putties:
- Bergauf Lr pasta, 5 kg – from 250 rubles;
- Sheetrock, 5.6 kg – from 535 rubles;
- Kale, 5 kg - from 650 rubles;
- PARADE S40, 10 kg – from 2500 RUB
Now you are guided by the concept of "liquid putty" and understand why such a paste is needed, and also in what conditions it is better to use it.
