Perfection is a lot of little things done right.’ - Marco Pierre White.
It is a proud moment when someone compliments the finesse and finish of your home walls. However, to attain a pristine finish on the walls of your dream abode, you must spend both time and effort planning your wall painting endeavour.
Many people believe that paint selection alone is enough for a stunning wall finish. However, the perfect walls need a touch of more than just the best paints. Wall putty is that extra effort that can land you abundant admiration for your home walls. The correct application of wall putty has a grave impact on the final results of the wall painting job. Thus, if you crave a flawless home wall painting finish, it is vital to know the right wall putty for your paint job and the best application tips.
In simple terms, wall putty is basically a white cement based fine powder that is created into a smooth mixture and applied to the walls before painting.
Benefits of Applying Wall Putty before Painting:
Smooth Surface for Painting - When applied appropriately to the walls, wall putty fills the imperfections, cracks and faults on the surface. Wall Putty form an excellent bonding to the base concrete or plastered surfaces. Therefore, when applied over exterior or interior walls of a home, application of wall putty can create a smooth undulation free surface for a beautiful paint finish.
Elongates the Life of the Paint - Wall Putty has excellent adhesion and tensile strength, thus, when applied on to walls before wall painting it adds to the life of the wall paint. Moreover, wall putty reduces deterioration of walls by making it water resistant, flake resistant and abrasion resistant. Multi-purpose Application - Wall Putty can be applied to the interior as well as exterior walls. Moreover, the mixture can be used on both dry or wet, old or new walls for a fault-free surface.
Tips for Perfect Application of Wall Putty
It is essential to know the application process of Wall Putty to achieve exceptional results. 1. To fill the imperfections of the wall, even the smallest cracks, requires you to apply wall putty after a coat of primer, following the same with a subsequent coating of wall putty. Allowing the primer to dry completely before the application is vital, for a flawless finish. 2. One or two layers of wall putty are ideal. However, the right drying time (Minimum 3-4 hrs.) prior to applying the next coating is vital, to attain the desired result. After the second coat of putty, it is desirable to leave the surface to dry, preferably overnight. 3. After sealing the wall faults with the putty mixture, smoothen the dried surface with sandpaper. 4. Ensure the surface is dust, dirt and grease free, scraping any flakes using the right tools for a flat finish. You can scrape limescale coated, or oil painted walls using a paint scraper or sandpaper. (Sand the surface with Emery Paper 180 and wipe clean after each application for a spotless finish) Wall Putty when applied with perfection, helps accentuate the finish and beauty of the wall painting. Thus, choose the right wall putty and paints to dazzle onlookers with a wall finish that is worth a second glance.
Mix putty with water in right ratio: you need to know the right mixture ratio if you are using cement wall putty. The general rule of thumb is two parts white cement putty and one part water (2:1). However, refer to the manufacturer's instruction. The goal is to get a peanut-butter-like consistency.
Mix putty with water in right ratio: you need to know the right mixture ratio if you are using cement wall putty. The general rule of thumb is two parts white cement putty and one part water (2:1). However, refer to the manufacturer's instruction. The goal is to get a peanut-butter-like consistency.
Usually, it is mixed with water and some other additives to make a solution that you apply to your wall before painting. If applied correctly, it will fill any imperfections, gaps, cracks, and rough surfaces on your wall. Most professional painters tend to apply two coats of putty before starting to paint.
Yes. If acrylic wall putty is being used then a primer coat is recommended before and after application of the putty. In case of cement-based putties or Polymer putty a coat of primer is recommended after application of the putty. The coat of primer helps in binding the putty to the wall.
Use water or other lubricants if necessary - sometimes a swipe with a wet fingertip works better than anything - but I would recommend not becoming over-reliant on a wet or damp brush to smooth things off, unless you then work over the surface a little with sculpting tools.
Generally, the process is as follows- apply the cement putty on a pre-wetted and clean surface and wait for it to dry. Following which, scrub the surfaces gently to remove any loose ends that may be stuck, to give a smooth look. After having dried the walls completely can the final coat of putty be applied.
While comparing white cement vs wall putty, we can say that wall putty withers when it is exposed to climatic conditions. On the other hand, because of its structure, white cement is more durable when it is exposed to specific climatic conditions.
Generally, professional painters apply two coats of Indigo wall putty before painting any surface. The first coat fills in the imperfections and the second coat ensures that the coated surface and the wall are in one line with each other. You can use the putty over dry walls.
Wall putty can be used on rendered walls, precast walls, aerated light-weight blocks, concrete, etc. It can also be used on walls that are cracked or damaged or have small holes. Wall putty gives a perfect finish to the walls. It is typically done before the final colouring of walls.
Using a putty knife, apply a thin layer of putty to the cracks, holes, or imperfections on the painted wall. Make sure to smooth the putty evenly over the surface, ensuring it fills the gaps completely.
Taping over holes with “runny” mud, or wiping your tape too close can cause the mud to shrivel and crack. Depending on the thickness of the compound from the start, add roughly 16-32 ounces of water for a full box of drywall compound. Add one ounce of water at a time to see how your mud responds to adding water.
Its biggest benefit is that it offers excellent filling and only takes 30 minutes to dry, a lot faster than cement wall putty, which can take anywhere from 6-7 hours.
Believe it or not it actually takes between 8-12 weeks before its dry enough to be decorated. Some people don't leave it this long but we recommend you do. One of the reasons putty has been used by glaziers for so long is that if painted it never really goes hard and dries out completely.
Indigo as an Putty / Primer Brand: Indigo Paints offers a wide range of high-quality putty and primer products that are designed to provide excellent adhesion, smooth finish, and durability to walls.
Believe it or not it actually takes between 8-12 weeks before its dry enough to be decorated. Some people don't leave it this long but we recommend you do. One of the reasons putty has been used by glaziers for so long is that if painted it never really goes hard and dries out completely.
One or two layers of wall putty are ideal. However, the right drying time (Minimum 3-4 hrs.) prior to applying the next coating is vital, to attain the desired result. After the second coat of putty, it is desirable to leave the surface to dry, preferably overnight.
Introduction: My name is Corie Satterfield, I am a fancy, perfect, spotless, quaint, fantastic, funny, lucky person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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