Putty for outdoor works: varieties and use

It is nice to live in a clean, warm and created by the design project room, however, the appearance of the house is also important. A well-designed façade will emphasize the status and taste of the owner. For walls, a putty for outdoor work is usually used. Its main purpose is to hide any lack of surface, as well as sound and heat insulation. Since the outer walls are more damaged due to weather conditions and precipitation, the putty for outdoor work often contains cement and synthetic resins in its composition , which ensures its special strength.

Varieties of puttying

Builders distinguish the following main types:

1. Dry plaster.
2. Acrylic.

The first, as is already clear from the name itself, has the appearance of a powder that needs to be dissolved. Basically, 20 kg of dry mixture have to take up to 8 liters of water, make cooking better in accordance with the recommendations of the instructions. In its consistency, the mixture should resemble a tomato paste. Dry putty for outdoor work can be stored for more than a year, but if it is diluted with water, it should be used within three hours. This type of building material is made of cement, in which certain components, for example, polymers, marble flour, mineral additives, are added. The color of the putty can be any.

The second type - acrylic putty for outdoor works - is sold already in finished form. It has the consistency of a thick cream, is elastic, so it is easy to apply to any surface. Other advantages are:

• Quick drying;
• Ecological compatibility;
• Ease of use;
• Moisture resistance;
• Resistance to abrasion.

In addition, acrylic putty for outdoor work, the price of which is slightly higher than dry, is particularly resistant to frost and precipitation. But for perfect leveling the walls it is better to use gypsum. The putty on its basis is environmentally friendly and has good adhesion. For wooden surfaces, it will be expedient to use a glue or oil variant of this material.

Use of putty, its application

Before you start the work, you need to choose the right time for puttying. It is best to do it on a sunny warm day. The absence of rain, snow and damp is an obligatory requirement, because otherwise the quality of putty can significantly deteriorate. It is better to carry out the work in steps:

1. Preparatory. Provides thorough cleaning of the surface from any dirt, as well as from the remains of the previous paint or putty. All cracks, potholes are leveled due to plaster. The entire surface must be protected with a primer.
2. Actually putty.

When carrying out work, it is necessary to use only stainless tools (plastic bucket, steel spatula, etc.). Apply the filler evenly thin layer. Its thickness is 3 mm. There can be several such layers. This will ensure better adhesion and strength of the coating. When properly applied to a square meter, 1.1-1.2 kg of putty is consumed. Reduce the cost of repairing the facade due to the use of different types of materials. So, as a starter suitable shpaklevka rough grinding. Its thickness can reach 5 mm, because the main task is to maximize the wall alignment. Finishing putty for outdoor works is already used at the end of work. It should be as smooth as possible, because it is painted on it. If the work is done as it should, the facade for many years will please the appearance of both the owners of the house and passers-by.