There really are a lot of putties, because this finishing material can be intended for walls, ceilings and even facades, and in all cases it can be different composition. You also need to know for what stage of finishing the powder is intended, since it will be difficult to properly dilute the putty without this information. According to the last criterion, a distinction is made between, for example, starting and finishing putty.
How to dilute the putty is usually indicated on its label. Although you can risk making your own adjustments if you need it to have some brighter expressed properties. Sometimes this is required for decorative (textured) or special (waterproofing, acid-resistant) putty. In order not to degrade the quality of the finish, you need to know general principles dilution of putty materials.
Read the instructions carefully, there you will find the proportions in which the mixture should be mixed with water. Take a container of an appropriate size that is easy to stir and pour the contents of the bag into it. Add required quantity water and start kneading, it is best to do this mixer for 10 minutes. The water should be clean and not cold, best room temperature.
Then you can proceed to finishing works, since diluting dry putty, as you are convinced, is not difficult. You can work with this material about 40 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken and harden, and, having passed through this time threshold, setting will begin to occur almost before our eyes. Of course, the time is average, it is better to check this fact in the instructions on the package, and this can also be affected by the expiration date, the room temperature, and the quality of the material.
It is impossible to extend the viscosity of the putty by re-dissolving it; it is better to mix a new solution, having first cleaned the container. Because the quality of the finish will suffer significantly.
If you need to putty in several layers, then be sure to wait for everything to dry well, but do not overdry it, that is, you cannot apply a second layer the next day. Also, you cannot dry it using an accelerated program, for example, with a hairdryer, as this will lead to cracking. Do not apply other materials, such as primer, to poorly dried putty.
It has already been said that this finishing material comes in several types, so it is worth clarifying some of the nuances of how to dilute the putty depending on its purpose. Let's start with starting, which is used for rough finishing. Its consistency should not be very fluid, since it is applied in a thick layer and hides gross surface defects. Sometimes this layer should be about 5 cm; it can only be applied in several steps. To prevent the solution from starting to set during this time, its life time is artificially extended by adding river sand. Be sure to exclude any impurities, that is, clean it well, and mix it in a 1:1 ratio.
Finish The putty is prepared according to the instructions if it is sold dry. But now long-lasting liquid finishing putty is becoming more and more popular. There is no need to dilute it with water; it is ready for use straight from the package, usually sold in a plastic bucket. Moreover, you can open it several times, it will not lose its quality. A special feature of finishing putty is the existence of façade and interior grades; façade is often toxic, which is unacceptable for interior work. Pay attention to this.
Leveling the walls and preparing them for decorative finishing– one of the most important works, the quality of which determines not only the aesthetics of the room, but also the reliability and durability of the repair. If you make it yourself, it is important for you to know how to dilute the putty - the proportions of the dry mixture and water, mixing methods, optimal consistency depending on the purpose and purpose of use.
The putty mixture should be plastic, elastic, smooth out well and stick to the surface, not flow off it or fall off in pieces. At the same time, it should easily lag behind the spatula and have a uniform consistency without lumps or solid inclusions.
By buying ready-made putty in a hermetically sealed container, you free yourself from the need to think about how to achieve the required quality of the solution - the manufacturer has already taken care of this, you just have to mix it well before applying.
But the price of ready-made mixtures is much higher than dry ones, which require dilution with water directly onto construction site, so the choice most often falls on the latter.
It would seem that there should be no problems with their preparation, since the packaging always contains detailed instructions from the manufacturer, which describes the entire process in detail. But, firstly, putty mixtures are sometimes prepared independently from gypsum or cement, and secondly, the consistency of the solution, obtained by strictly following the instructions, is not always convenient for performing this or that type of work.
So:
Experienced finishers are able to determine suitability for a particular purpose by the type of finished mortar and its behavior when applied to a spatula. Those who take on such work for the first time will have to act empirically, taking the proportions from the instructions as a basis and preparing the mixture in small portions.
Note. The putty must be diluted immediately before use. Each type of mixture has its own working period, after which the solution begins to harden and lose its properties. It will no longer be possible to revive it by adding water and stirring.
Before applying putty to the walls, make sure that they are ready for leveling: they are cleaned of dirt, sagging and splashes of plaster, greasy stains. They also need to be primed (see Primer before puttying walls - is it necessary) and let the primer dry. All this must be done in advance, since ready solution won't wait.
Prepare a large clean container with smooth walls, a dry spatula and a drill with a whisk attachment.
So:
Note. If you prepare the solution according to the instructions, which indicate the amount of water for the entire volume of putty, calculate in advance the number of components according to the specified proportion.
If you prepared the putty mixture with your own hands or you do not have recommendations for proportions, then the powder is carefully poured into the center of the container with water until the height of the pile above the surface of the water is approximately equal to 1/3 of the height of its underwater part.
You should end up with a solution in which the spatula stands like a spoon in thick sour cream, and when scooped, it does not fall off in pieces and does not flow down, but slowly slides off, leaving no traces.
As you can see, there is nothing complicated about how to properly dilute putty. But there are several nuances that it is advisable to know about and put into practice.
Note. The thicker the mixture, the less water it contains, the faster it will dry.
It is important. Before washing, be sure to disconnect the whisk attachment from the drill so that no water gets into the chuck.
Any, even the most basic work requires a responsible approach and compliance with the rules for its implementation. In the case of diluting putty, there are few such rules, they are simple, so even beginners should not have problems. Especially if you watch the video in this article and see the whole process from start to finish.
To begin work on puttying walls, ceilings and slopes, you need to prepare a putty mixture. It's not difficult to mix. To do this you will need some tools and material, the putty mixture itself in a bag.
Initially it looks like a powder, but after adding it to water, it becomes viscous. To achieve the desired thickness of the putty, it is stirred with a mixer.
Putty is universal material to level the surface, so you need to learn how to stir it correctly. Only then can the desired effect be achieved.
There are many companies in the world that produce putty. Some do it best quality, some create economical options, but basically putty is available to anyone who makes repairs.
Depending on the composition, the putty can have different viscosities. For the starting layer, a viscous putty is needed, but not too thick. If the mixture is made liquid, it simply will not cling to the wall, it will slide and it will be impossible to work with it efficiently.
First, you need to prepare a container of water at room temperature and pour the dry mixture from the bag into the water, observing the proportions indicated on the package. Then you need to mix the capacity of the container with a mixer. It is recommended to knead smoothly for 5-10 minutes, in a circular motion, as well as along the entire height of the container (bucket), making up/down movements. All these actions must alternate.
After reaching the desired consistency of the material, you can begin finishing work.
Experienced craftsmen use their own methods for mixing putty. They are practically no different from putty mixtures that are mixed by inexperienced people or novice specialists, but there are features that you should be aware of and take into account when mixing the finishing putty.
To dilute the finishing putty, you must:
The viscosity of the finishing putty should be adjusted by the master or the person doing the repair.
Gypsum putty is intended for applying a rough layer under wallpaper. It has a number of properties that help to carry out high-quality apartment renovations. Gypsum putty dries quickly, so stir it in large quantities no need.
To properly mix gypsum putty, you must:
This type of putty is widely used for work in wet areas, since it has moisture-resistant and heat-resistant properties.
Leveling walls and preparing them for cladding is one of the most difficult operations, the quality of which determines the durability of the repair and appearance premises. For this purpose, putty is used. Modern market offers ready-made mixtures that can be immediately applied to the surface, but they are quite expensive, so for large-scale work they use dry compositions. In this article we will look at how to dilute putty for quality training walls and ceiling.
To carry out truly high-quality work, the putty must be elastic and plastic, at the same time the mixture must lie well on the surface, spread over it and easily come off the spatula. The consistency should be uniform, without lumps or other solid formations.
Packages of dry mixtures have instructions for diluting them, which must be followed, but in some cases a thinner or, conversely, thicker solution is required, so you should be aware of some rules for diluting the mixture.
This operation can be carried out by two methods, the first of which is a bit like kneading dough and is used when there is no mixer attachment or power tool at hand.
Let's look at how to dilute putty step by step:
After mixing, let the putty sit for 3 minutes, then mix again and apply to the walls or ceiling. The amount of material should be such that it is enough for 20 minutes of continuous work. To prevent the putty from cracking after drying, you need to carefully prepare the surface and maintain proportions during preparation.
The second method involves using a screwdriver or a mixer attachment on an electric drill.
It is important to know! When mixing with a power tool, there is a risk of the solution becoming saturated with air. To avoid porosity of the mixture, it must be mixed at 800 rpm.
Preparing such a mixture is practically no different from working with starting putty. Only in this case the requirements for repeated mixing and cleanliness of instruments are higher. The fact is that it is applied to the walls in a very thin layer, so all lumps or other formations will be visible to the naked eye.
These defects will be especially visible during the subsequent application of finishing materials with a glossy texture when the room is illuminated from the side. Mix finishing mixture It’s better to do it several times, taking breaks for it to swell. The mixing tool must be washed before each procedure.
The container also needs to be washed every time; you cannot leave the remnants of a previously prepared mixture and start preparing a new one in the same place. Also, do not add any residue collected from the mixer to the solution, as this will lead to the formation of lumps.
Now let's talk about how to properly dilute putty at home. At the moment, there are many recipes for preparing such mixtures, but the main components are plaster, glue, chalk and varnish.
Most often, putty based on gypsum and chalk is used to finish walls. To prepare such a mixture, you need to prepare a container, 3 kg of chalk, 1 kg of gypsum and wood glue. For mixing, it is better to use an electric drill with an attachment, but you can get by with a regular spatula. In addition, to protect the upper respiratory tract, it is necessary to use a respirator or gauze bandage.
The chalk and plaster should be thoroughly sifted, then the glue should be poured into a plastic container. The sifted powder should be gradually poured into adhesive composition. After which the composition should be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. It is better to cook in small portions, since the putty dries out quite quickly, and the excess will have to be thrown away. This solution is used as a finishing solution finishing material in dry rooms.
It is not necessary to buy a ready-made putty mixture; it is easy to make it yourself: all you need is chalk, plaster and wood glue
In more humid conditions for walls to be painted oil paints I need another putty. To prepare the base, you need to stock up on drying oil, chalk and drying agent. Pour 1 kilogram of drying oil into a mixing container, then add 100 grams of drier and mix. Then gradually add chalk, the total weight of which should be 2 kilograms. The resulting material is perfect for processing walls with windows and doorways.
If wall surfaces are planned to be subjected to adhesive painting, then you should prepare a special putty. To prepare it you will need 1 kg of wood glue, 2.5 kg of chalk and 25 grams of drying oil. The first step is to sift the chalk and heat the adhesive composition, then add drying oil to it and mix thoroughly. Chalk is added last in small portions to prevent the formation of lumps. In some cases, in order for the composition to fit better on the wall, soap, previously grated on a fine grater, is added to it.
The question of how to dilute putty is often asked by people who decide to do the repairs themselves. Puttying is one of the important preparatory stages, on which the quality of the final result depends. Not everyone can afford ready-made formulations, so construction markets We offer a huge selection of dry powders, which, if the correct dilution proportions are observed, can become a worthy alternative to expensive ones. This article will discuss exactly how to properly dilute a putty mixture for walls at home.
Dry putty mixture is a powdery material that contains astringent components, the main filler and various additives. Before applying to the wall to be leveled, it should be diluted with water in the ratio indicated on the packaging by the manufacturer.
Dry putty has a number of undeniable advantages:
The prepared solution cannot be used:
Experts recommend diluting and mixing the putty using a drill with a special mixing attachment. With its help, the mass is more uniform than when using improvised means.
When purchasing a dry putty mixture, you should pay attention to the following points:
In addition, when choosing, you need to decide at what stage of finishing you plan to use the leveling coating.
Depending on the purpose, plaster can be of the following types:
The main component of the mixture has an important impact on where and under what conditions it will be used.
Depending on the composition, putty can be of the following types:
The diluted putty solution should have a characteristic consistency and density. To achieve this, it is necessary to maintain the correct ratio of water and dry matter. For each species these proportions are different.
Gypsum-based compositions are diluted in a ratio of 1: 0.8, that is, 0.8 liters of liquid are required per 1 kg. For cement compositions, water will be required 2 times less: 0.37-0.42 l per 1 kg. 1 kg of polymer putty is diluted with 0.25 liters of liquid.
Depending on the situation, the water flow can be changed. So, for basic finishing, a thicker composition is required, so less liquid can be used. For decorative finishing, a liquid mixture is used, which means more water will be required.
Please note that water for dilution must be taken at room temperature.
The process of preparing the mixture at home should begin with preparing the necessary tools.
You will need:
To properly make putty with your own hands, you should follow the following procedure:
If you don't have a mixer, you can mix the mixture by hand. Pour dry putty powder into a dried bucket and then gradually pour in water. We knead in a circular motion, gradually moving from the center to the edges. If the solution is too thin, add more mixture; if it is too thick, add more water.
Please note that in this case, putty is poured first, and not liquid is poured. If you do the opposite, as with mechanical kneading, lumps will appear in the composition, which will be difficult to get rid of.
The above method is suitable for compositions based on cement and polymers.
Breeding gypsum putty done in a slightly different way:
Unlike other types gypsum plaster very capricious. After drying, it may crack over time due to a number of reasons: violation of production technology, failure to maintain the correct proportions of components, a thin layer of application (less than 5 mm), or a dirty surface to be treated.
The steps for diluting putty with fiberglass are not particularly difficult.
In this case, you should adhere to next sequence actions:
As a rule, such well-known companies as "Novol", Sea-Line, QuickLine, indicated on the packaging correct proportions diluting putty with hardener. If the manufacturer does not mention this, then the craftsmen recommend using electronic scales of increased accuracy or your own eye. The amount of hardener should be equal to 3% of the total putty mass.
It is very important to maintain the correct proportions when mixing: if you add too much hardener, its excess will not interact with the particles of the putty composition, as a result of which streaks and stains will appear on the surface to be treated after application. If there is not enough hardener, the solution will turn out watery, will be difficult to apply to the base and will harden unevenly.
