Acrylic putty: characteristics and application

Acrylic putty is a modern and versatile polymeric finishing material with an affordable price. Ease of use, high quality indicators, environmental safety and the possibility of application on different surfaces made it a leader in the ranking of sales of finishing materials.

Numerous positive reviews of professional builders and novice decorators have made the material popular both for grouting cracks and eliminating surface defects, and for finishing walls before painting.

The basis of acrylic putty is liquid acrylic (a two-component high-density element) consisting of environmentally safe propionic acid. Mel and talc are auxiliary substances of the composition. Unlimited scope of application of this finishing solution is a breakthrough in modern construction technologies. In the process of using the material, experienced builders highlight the indisputable advantages of polymer-based solutions:

• high adhesion with different bases;
• resistance to mechanical stress and strain;
• the possibility of using both indoors and outdoors;
• cost effectiveness and application of a thin layer of mortar;
• ease of applying the mixture with a spatula;
• ideal for wooden structures;
• it is resistant to temperature changes and environmental changes;

• the ability to add to the mixture of color tinting;
• easy surface grinding with abrasives;
• water repellent properties of the coated surface;
• vapor permeability;
• high thermal insulation properties;
• plastic;
• resistance to cracking, shattering and mechanical stress;
• short drying period;

• no odor;
• no shrinkage;
• UV resistance;
• the possibility of using all types of paints and varnishes;
• durability;
• protection of walls from rotting and destruction;
• environmental safety, absence of harmful and toxic impurities;
• fire safety.

Disadvantages:

• quick setting;
• poor circulation of moisture;
• the difficulty of grinding a durable acrylic surface;
• inability to work at sub-zero temperatures;
• when applying a layer thickness of more than 8 mm, cracks may appear;
• Work only with the use of personal protective equipment for the eyes and respiratory organs.

To determine the estimated cost of finishing work, you need to know the amount of material needed. Plaster consumption per 1 square. m with a layer thickness of 1 mm is 1.2 kg. With an increase in the layer thickness, the consumption may increase to 1.5 kg.

To create a relief surface and texture pattern in specialized hardware stores, it is better to purchase roller plaster. Roller building mix is ​​produced in finished form, the mass of one packaged container is 9, 18 and 50 kg. To create a roller coating on acrylic base, you will need 2 kg. solution per 1 square. m surface.

Reasonable price, high quality, durability, the ability to create a unique pattern, a wide range of products - the main advantages of the solution.

When buying water-dispersion acrylic putty, you need to pay attention to the quality standard specified by the manufacturer on the package. GOST 52020-2003 - the key to compliance with all standards of the technological process of production of goods. He draws the attention of buyers to the appearance of the coating, drying time, indicators of resistance to moisture, thermal conductivity.

On the shelves of hardware stores, acrylate putty is available in two versions:

• dry powder - economical option for professional builders, requiring experience in the application and dilution of the mixture with water to the desired consistency;
• ready solution - material for decorating, which is sold in plastic buckets.

For the initial alignment of the walls and the elimination of large surface defects of the concrete floor and height difference apply starting putty.The elimination of minor irregularities and minor errors is carried out with a finishing compound.

Based on the field of use, the putty is divided into three types:

• for interior work - only for dry rooms;
• for the execution of facade finishes - for outdoor use and for finishing rooms with high humidity;
• universal - for all types of work.

For each type of surface, manufacturers produce a special type of polymer putty:

• water dispersion - for wood and concrete, protects the structure from moisture, repels liquid;
• moisture resistant and waterproof facade - for outdoor use. It has a high degree of durability and thermal insulation performance;
• universal - for all types of work and surfaces.

Acrylic putty can be applied on surfaces made of concrete, foam, metal, wood, plasterboard, on various types of plaster. Universal technical characteristics of the material allow to perform work both indoors and for outdoor work, leveling the walls and ceiling.

The modern building materials market offers the buyer goods from different manufacturers.When choosing the required material, novice craftsmen should study the reviews of professional builders and designers.

VGT - Russian manufacturer of universal polymer putty based on acrylic and narrow-profile mixtures. The brand has established itself as a manufacturer of quality materials for finishing work. The manufactured product meets all the characteristics and technical properties:

• easy application of 1 mm;
• lack of smell;
• no shrinkage;
• strong and durable;
• diluted with water, but not more than 4% of the total volume of the solution;
• economical - using 1 kg of mixture per square meter m square;
• Applies to all types of work surface.

Acrylic putty from the brand Lacra - universal high quality product. The producer of putty based on water dispersion of acrylic latex LLC Stroytorg + guarantees high quality, resistance to cracking and the minimum percentage of shrinkage of the goods being manufactured. Unique technical characteristics, long shelf life and reasonable price are the distinctive features of this manufacturer.

Building mixtures brands Diola produced by a large enterprise of the Siberian region - the plant "Expert", using imported raw materials. Positive customer feedback on brand products made them the leader in the Russian construction market.

Before the start of finishing work it is necessary to study the market of building materials. A wide range of products and the rapid introduction of new technologies may be an obstacle for novice builders in the way of interior renovation. To properly level the surface and remove all defects will help properly selected putty. Technical factors of the work will help you choose among the huge range of necessary goods:

• At the stage of removing irregularities and filling large cracks, a starting putty with a large grain is used (layer thickness is up to 10 mm);
• after 24 hours of drying, you can start applying a fine-grained topcoat (base for wallpaper and paint);
• The choice of material (dry mix or ready solution) is one of the important stages of finishing work.

The choice of putty is influenced by the type of surface on which it is applied, the type of planned decorative finish, the temperature and humidity of the room.For the basic alignment, it is necessary to use the material of a large fraction, for the final work - fine-grained solutions. Universal putty is an intermediate solution for grouting and final leveling.

The price range plays an important role when choosing a solution. The cost of putty depends on several factors:

• packing volume;
• composition;
• type of readiness;
• additives used;
• the presence of special properties (improved performance, increased thermal insulation, special texture and decorative surface properties);
• manufacturing country.

Accurate calculation of the amount of material needed is a necessary stage of finishing work. Determining the area of ​​the room and the consumption of putty per 1 square. m, you can accurately calculate the amount of putty for finishing work.

Choosing a putty, you need to pay attention to additional characteristics:

• time to thicken - the more this indicator, the longer it is possible to apply the solution;
• warranty period of the manufacturer - the storage time of intact packaging;
• recommended layer thickness - the larger it is, the higher the mixture consumption;
• environmental performance;
• fire resistance;
• Operating conditions;
• recommendations for storage solution;
• method of application - manual or using special tools.

Ignoring the requirements when choosing acrylic putty will lead to poor quality work, unplanned costs and inefficient use of the purchased material.

The process of filling with acrylic mixture consists of several stages:

• preparation of the working surface - removal of dust and dirt, expansion of the slots for complete filling them with a solution;
• priming - application of a primer only on an acrylic basis in accordance with the type of surface, mandatory application of two layers of liquid;
• putty - applying the finished composition to the working surface;
• grinding - is carried out with a special mesh or sandpaper.

For quality work, experts advise to pay attention to the following recommendations:

• it takes 24 hours to completely dry the surface; the putty dries at room temperature;
• for basic surface leveling, it is possible to use starting and universal putty;
• the optimum layer of putty is from 1 mm to 3 mm, the total thickness of all layers is no more than 10 mm;
• to use the spray gun, the solution must be diluted with a solvent;
• for filling bulk cracks work must be carried out in several stages;
• mix putty as it is used to avoid thickening and loss of properties;
• if a wet putty is rubbed with a roller or float, you can give the surface an unusual texture;
• Before applying the universal putty surface must be thoroughly dried;

• removal and grinding of old layers of finishing material is a mandatory stage of preparatory work;
• apply water-dispersion putty only to the walls;
• at temperatures above +30 degrees it is necessary to abandon the work or constantly moisten the work surface;
• a metal spatula is used for the starting finish, and an airbrush is used for the finish;
• to dilute the composition, the amount of water should not exceed 1% of the total;
• glue wallpaper only on the surface treated with a primer;
• Before applying the paint surface must be coated with a primer;
• cleaning of working tools is made with warm water and soapy water.

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