They are erected with their own hands, need high-quality finishing. And that the decorative finishing layer lay down perfectly, such a process as a putty, no one has canceled. This is a mandatory point of preparation of GLC to finishing, as well as the necessary stage associated with sealing seams, joints, angles.
Material features: What put the putty to choose for drywall
Today in construction stores you can find any mixture, you can use both the finished putty and the mixture that is still to be breeding. The finished mixture is good if you are sure that you bought it and immediately beat the wall. But if the repair is necessary to postpone, or dose to use the mixture, such a product does not fit - it will quickly deteriorate.
By type of binder element, the putty mixtures are:
- Gypsum;
- Cement;
- Polymer.
All three types of compositions are suitable for the shtcloth, but it is very important to know the conditions of the process - where to put off, what exactly, in what conditions, etc. For example, in certain premises, only moisture-resistant putty is needed. Of course, much depends on financial opportunities. There are recognized brands, brands (type), whose quality does not have to talk. But little-known brands can be a good level, so the choice becomes more complicated.
Which putty to put plasterboard: gypsum mixture
Experts say that the best putty for drywall is the gypsum mixture. At the heart of this material, natural components and fillers, which improve the characteristics of the mixture. This is a natural project, absolutely harmless and, you can say that "understandable" to the buyer.
Among the advantages of plaster putty:
- It does not shrink;
- The material is well align;
- Quite quickly, this putty dries up;
- It is easy to make a solution - you simply add plaster to water in the desired quantity.
As can be seen, the properties speak for themselves, which makes the masters make a choice in their favor.
But there is a gypsum putty and shortcomings - and, above all, it is a bad water resistance. The fact is that the gypsum quickly absorbs moisture. And when repeated drying, the coating will crack.
Cement putty and its features
And this is the most moisture-resistant putty among a number of available on sale. Conveniently that such putty are well withstanding temperature differences. That is why these putty are well suitable for in the kitchen or in the bathroom.
The lack of spacious cement mixtures is strongly shrinkage during the drying period, as well as the formation of microcracks. Therefore, put splashes several times. If you yourself do not decide, let the specialists put the cement composition - they still know all the nuances of this material.
Polymeric putty mixes
But the polymer mixtures exceed both the above-described composition on their operational characteristics. They can be used in any rooms, in the living room and bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, hallway and corridor, etc. These mixes do not give shrinkage, they will provide you with the perfectly smooth and smooth surface of the drywall, because the finish finish with such mixtures is quite real.
Modern polymer compounds are presented:
- Latex putty. This mixture is suitable only for internal works.
- Acrylic putty. This is the universal composition - both for the walls of the room, and for the facade of knowledge. True, acrylic, with all its charms, it works very quickly.
These coatings are distinguished by plasticity, high strength, lack of smell, and, very important, durability. The practical use of such mixtures indicates the preservation of the structure of the coating and the absence of negative deformation processes.
Suitable plasterboard putty: what better
For each stage of the work, you should choose a mixture with certain functional characteristics. Some formulations are used to eliminate cracks and seams, others are suitable for the level equalization, but the third serve for the decorative decoration of walls, ceilings, partitions.
Allocate the following types of putty:
- Start. Need for processing seams and noticeable recesses, large cracks and other visible defects. This is a coarse mixture that is needed for coarse primary processing.
- Finish. Its appointment is the application of the finish layer, it eliminates the remaining flaws and helps to reach the most smooth surface under the sticking of wallpaper and under painting. This is a white fine-grained mixture.
- Universal. Carries in itself the purpose and starting, and finish putty. It is used for seams of seams, and for alignment, and to eliminate defects, etc. A mixture of increased strength.
Depending on the type of work, you need to choose the right putty.
Which composition take - focus on the price, on the instruction on the package.
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