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What is wall putty in construction?- Advantages , disadvantages & different types.

 Now, let us look into some of the FAQs regarding wall putty, to gain some basic understanding & knowledge.

1. What is wall putty in construction?



Wall putty is a cementitious material with high plasticity, looking somewhat similar to POP or clay. They are manufactured by adding different types of chemical materials like polymers, minerals, acrylic compounds, and fillers to achieve required qualities like surface binding, moisture resistance, luster, smooth finish, etc. 

The main function of wall putty is to fill the voids, pores, and cracks that are formed over the plastered wall surface and to provide a smooth leveled surface finish for the painting work. 

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2. What is wall putty made of?

White cement wall putty is made of white cement blended with polymers, minerals, and filler materials. They are manufactured in powder form.

Acrylic wall putty is made of styrene-acrylic binder as the main ingredient blended with emulsions and fillers and is manufactured in paste form.


3. What is the purpose of applying wall putty?

When we plaster the wall surface with cement mortar, the resulting wall surface contains undulations,micro-cracks, tiny pores, etc. If you paint such plastered walls directly, you may not get the smooth, shiny, and royal finish for the finished painting work. 

Wall putty takes care of all these drawbacks by smoothening the wall surface by filling the pores and uneven wall surface area. Wall putty also helps in enhancing the life cycle of the paint by controlling the dampness and seepage of water. 


4. What are the top 5 wall putty brands in India?

The top 5 wall putty brands in India are,

1. Birla white wall care putty.


2. JK wall putty.

3. Asian paints wall putty.

4. Berger wall putty.

5. Dr. FIXIT wall putty.


5. How many types of wall putty are there?

Wall putty is broadly divided into two main types.

They are,

1. White cement wall putty:

It is formulated by blending white cement, polymer, and minerals to achieve good binding properties. White cement wall putty gives bright, smooth, and superior wall finishes to the wall surface. They are available in powder form.

White cement wall putty can be used for interior walls, exterior walls, and ceilings.

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2. Acrylic wall putty.

It is made of acrylic resins with polymers and fillers to provide a smooth, shiny, and lustrous wall finish. Acrylic wall putty is a water-based ready-to-use type material.

Acrylic wall putty can be used only for interior walls and ceilings.


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6. Is wall putty necessary before painting?

    The answer is YES & also NO! 😃.

If you want to have a good surface finish for your wall, that gives a smooth and aesthetic look after the completion of painting work, you should definitely go for the wall putty. The application of the wall putty gives good coverage for the paints, by thinning out the material, thus saving your money. 

But it is not mandatory to apply wall putty for the painting works, as you can achieve somewhat similar results with POP punning and primer coats.

All these different types of wall finishing materials have their own advantages & disadvantages, so you have to select the one that fits within your regional climatic conditions.


7. What are the advantages & disadvantages of wall putty?

Advantages:

1. Provides a good base for painting work.

2. Covers all the undulations of the plastered wall surface.

3. Fills the cracks, pores, and dents of the wall.

4. Helps in controlling seepage and dampness

5. Gives a shiny, smooth, and rich look to the painted surface.

6. Aesthetic and royal look to the painted home interior and exterior.

7. Gives a good surface area coverage for the painting work.

8. Helps in increasing the life cycle of the applied paint.

9. As it is moisture resistant it does not flake easily.


Disadvantages:

1. Requires skilled labor to create a desired wall putty surface finish. 

2. Once hardened you cannot reuse them.

3. Needs a mechanical stirrer for proper mixing of white cement putty.

4. You cannot use them in all geographical locations as the applied paint gets peeled off in highly damp and moist conditions.


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Thank you for going through this article. Have a good day😃.



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