Latex putty refers to paints and varnishes that are used to level various surfaces before paints are used. Usually the mortar is applied after rough leveling with a plaster mixture of large drops or irregularities.
The material is spread in a thin layer, since the latex putty may not withstand a thickness of more than a few millimeters, in addition, its excessive application increases costs due to the high cost of the product.
The composition of the putty includes pigments (zinc white, ocher, etc.), fillers (barite, chalk, talc, etc.), as well as a variety of film-forming substances. With a small number of film-forming components, the agent is no longer so capable of providing high-quality alignment, in such cases it is used over a primer.
Latex putty has gained particular popularity recently. This filling, leveling, quick-drying material is usedboth for external and internal finishing works. The tool finds its application in the puttying of concrete, primed, wooden, plastered and metal surfaces. You can work with the solution in rooms with high humidity (semi-basement).
Standard layer thickness can reach 3mm. If it is necessary to seal various holes, joints, rivets or welds, the material must be applied in layers, the thickness of which should be up to 1 mm.
Latex putty is not toxic, but if it gets into eyes, they should be washed out, and it is better to work with glasses and protective gloves. Before use, the material must be diluted with water, then thoroughly mixed, while the temperature of the working surface and air must be above 5 degrees Celsius.
Before starting work, the wall should be cleaned of various contaminants (old paint, oil stains, dust), if necessary, you can moisten the surface with water. Such latex putty is produced, which is used only for the final finishing of walls and ceilings. This matte paste material has high elasticity.
After applying a layer, the surface practically does not have to be sanded. Knauf putty is most popular in mechanical engineering and construction. For sale, it is packed in plastic buckets of 1, 5, 7, 15 and 28 kg, where it can be stored for a year from the date of manufacture.
Latex putty shouldbe only at a positive temperature, in an undamaged, tightly closed container, with greater cold, the material is stored for no more than a month.
The tool has the following positive features. Firstly, putty allows you to create a thin layer with a smooth surface. Secondly, the material has a high elasticity, which ensures uniform application. It has exceptional adhesion to various substrates, creates a vapor-permeable coating. Thanks to the use of the product, the consumption of the following decorative materials is reduced.
