Henkel has been manufacturing a wide variety of products for many years, serving markets around the world. Among its brands, one of the most popular can be distinguished - Ceresit, the plaster of this brand is in demand by consumers not by chance, because it is presented in a large assortment and has outstanding quality characteristics. Visiting the store, you can pick up the composition of the most different purposes. This product is also in demand for the reason that factories for the production of plasters of the Ceresit brand are scattered in many countries of Eastern Europe, including those located in Russia. This indicates an acceptable cost compared to similar products. If you are interested in Ceresit products, plaster, for example, then you can choose a mixture that is used for a variety of purposes.
Depending on the composition, plasters can be used to repair chips, joints or cracks, as well as eliminate base defects. Plaster can become a rough leveling on masonry and monolithic surfaces. It forms the final coating,equip heat-insulating facades and produce decorative design of external and internal walls. Depending on the purpose and the desired effect, Ceresit brand plaster can be applied in a layer of 2 to 30 mm by machine or by hand.
Main varieties
The main component of any plaster is a binder, the variety of which determines the purpose and properties of the composition. In the manufacturer's line, you can find a variety of types of plasters, among them Ceresit decorative acrylic "bark beetle" plaster, which is used for interior and facade decoration. Its structure is dispersive, has a variety of decorative inclusions, with which you can create a relief or smooth surface.
These mixtures are produced ready-made and do not require mixing before starting work. Silicone compositions are also intended for thin-layer decorative finishes, which form a vapor-permeable layer that allows maintaining the properties of breathable substrates, including wood, gypsum and cement. Among other things, silicone putties are resistant to the emergence and development of microorganisms, have a self-cleaning quality, so they can be used in the most difficult operating conditions. Ceresit plaster is presented for sale in the form of ready-made silicate pastes, which are mainly used for decorative design of external walls and surfaces inside buildings. The conditions in this case can be unstable and complex, they are characteristicfor balconies, bathrooms and kitchens.
The formed surfaces perfectly cope with the effects of high humidity, temperature changes and have elasticity and strength. Dry cement putties are universal, which are applicable for leveling, repairing and decorating mineral bases. Versatility is confirmed by the ability to use the mixture both outside and inside buildings. This type of plaster is the most reliable and inexpensive, excellent resistance to external influences and is easy to apply by hand. If you are interested in the Ceresit brand, mineral-based lime and white cement plaster can be used as a universal material for various kinds of work. At the same time, the composition has high adhesion qualities with surfaces made of different materials. In order to make it easier for the consumer to make a choice, it is worth taking a closer look at the most common products of the described brand.
Properties of popular Ceresit brand plasters for repair work
For facade decoration, you can use a mixture of "Ceresit" ST 83, which is a repair composition for filling cracks, getting rid of potholes and other defects, the depth of the latter can be more than 5 mm. Among the qualities of the mixture, one can single out resistance to water and moisture, wear resistance, resistance to high mechanical loads, frost resistance and environmental friendliness. In view of the above qualities, this mixture can be used without coating. Formedthe layer can have a thickness of 5 to 35 mm in one go.
Leveling plaster
Along with other similar products, Ceresit products are on sale, the plaster of this manufacturer can also be used for leveling. As an example, we can consider ST 29, which is applied to mineral substrates and is intended for subsequent finishing. This cement mixture perfectly lays down on cement-sand, cement-lime, concrete and brick walls. It is suitable for filling small defects and is applied in a layer of 2 to 20 mm. Among its characteristics: vapor permeability, weather resistance, excellent adhesion to mineral substrates, environmental safety and high plasticity.
For reference
Leveling plasters for the facade contain reinforcing fibers. They are necessary to increase the mechanical strength of the formed layer.
Features of applying the leveling mixture
Application should be carried out on clean and dry surfaces, which are first treated with a primer from the same manufacturer. If you carried out patching and got rid of seams and joints, then you should wait three days before leveling work. After preparing the solution, it should be used up within 60 minutes, since after this time it losesviability. 30 minutes after application, the base is smoothed with a plastic float, and painting or laying decorative plaster on the surface is carried out after 3 days.
Decorative trim
Ceresit CT 35 plaster is used just for decorative surface finishing. This thin-layer composition is presented for sale in two varieties, each with its own grain size of the filler. The first of them has a maximum fraction of 2.5 mm, while the second has a maximum fraction of 3.5 mm. The mixture is used to form textured surfaces such as "bark beetle". As a result, it will be possible to obtain a layer that is resistant to shock, frost, and also capable of passing steam. The mineral composition is made in several shades, including classic white. If Ceresit plaster, the properties of which were described above, is used as a rough surface for further painting, then you can purchase a cheaper option that is less white.
Plaster CT 137
This pebble decorative mix has a grain size of 1mm and 2.5mm. It must be applied as a thin layer coating on interior walls and facades. The composition can also be used on walls insulated with expanded polystyrene and mineral plates. The plaster is vapor-permeable, frost-resistant, weather-resistant, strong enough and absolutely environmentally friendly. It has a white color, after drying it forms a coating with a granularstructure in the form of pebbles pressed against each other.
Acrylic plaster brand Ceresit CT 77
Ceresit decorative plasters are presented in a large assortment. In the product line you can find Ceresit CT 77, which is represented by a mosaic composition with multi-colored chips. Stone inclusions have a fraction ranging from 1.4 to 2 mm. After reviewing the samples of Ceresit decorative plasters, you can choose one of 38 color schemes. CT 77 can be used indoors and outdoors and adheres well to cement plaster, drywall, chipboard or concrete. The polymer binder has a transparent structure and does not drown out the shade of quartz or marble chips, which can be artificially created or natural. In the first case, polymeric dyes are used. After drying, the coating acquires high wear resistance, excellent weather resistance and resistance to abrasion. The walls can be washed during operation, and they will retain their original appearance for a very long time.
Characteristics of Ceresit CT 24 plaster
Can be used for cellular concrete "Ceresite" plaster, the features of the material CT 24 you should study before starting work. The material is plastic, suitable for outdoor and indoor use, and is used for leveling and plastering surfaces made of aerated concrete, gas silicate, and foam concrete. You can use the mixture to fill chips, sinks and other defects in lightweight concrete. Behindone approach the mixture can be applied in layers from 3 to 30 mm.
Properties of Ceresit CT 64 plaster
The review of Ceresit leveling and decorative plasters presented in the article cannot be imagined without the polymer composition of the CT 64 brand. The composition is intended for the formation of decorative thin-layer coatings during external and internal work. The base must be leveled, make sure its strength and low moisture levels. Walls should be cleaned of dirt, free from substances that could reduce adhesion, and remove lubricants, paints, grease and dust. If the walls have large cracks and irregularities, then they are preliminarily filled with Ceresit CT 29. When carrying out interior work on gypsum substrates, make sure that their moisture content does not exceed 1%. Such surfaces are preliminarily coated with CT 17 primer, and after with CT 16 primer. Lime paint and adhesive mixtures must be completely removed before starting work.
Feedback on the features of using CT 64
According to users, applying plaster to the surface should be done with a stainless steel trowel, holding the tool at an angle of 60° to the surface. As soon as the plaster stops sticking to the tool, the texture can be formed using a plastic or wooden float. Users emphasize that work on one surface must be carried out continuously, following the “wet on wet” rule. If it becomes necessary to interrupt work, thenalong the line where the plaster layer ended, a self-adhesive masking tape is strengthened.
