How to Choose Putty for Home Decoration? When people decorate their homes, they often consider using high-end paint. In fact, high-end paint does not necessarily result in a high-quality finish, and for a high-end finish, high-end paint only plays a small role. Below are some purchasing experiences.
So, apart from paint, what else plays a more important role than paint in affecting the finishing effect? That is the base material of the finish - "putty." There is an old saying in the finishing industry: "Three parts surface, seven parts base." This means that the role of the surface material accounts for only 30% of the quality, while the role of the base material accounts for 70%. Generally speaking, the role of the base material is mainly to ensure firmness, flatness, and smoothness. On this basis, the role of the surface material is mainly "coloring," which means giving color to the surface, playing a beautifying decorative role.
If the base is good, even if the surface material is mid-range, it will be close to a high-end finish; conversely, if the base is poor, even if the surface material is high-end, only a mid-to-low-end finish can be achieved. Therefore, when decorating your home, besides paying attention to choosing the right topcoat, it is more important to choose quality putty. What kind of putty can be considered quality putty?
First, strong adhesion. Currently, the vast majority of decoration companies still use primitive methods to mix putty. The putty mixed by this method has poor adhesion due to improper ratios and inaccurate measurements, making it very easy to peel and fall off.
Second, smooth and fine texture. Generally speaking, the coating formed after the paint film is only a few dozen microns thick, so the smoothness and fineness of the putty layer directly determine the smoothness of the coating surface.
Third, good water resistance. Water resistance is often an important indicator of putty quality. High-quality putty not only maintains good adhesion under moldy or damp conditions but also greatly helps the paint form a film on its surface.
Finishing Precautions
Base Surface Treatment:
1. New walls: Ensure all dust and foreign objects are brushed off or scraped off. Also, ensure there is no salt, grease, or ridges on the wall. When applying, cover all adjacent walls to avoid being sprayed. Fill all cracks and peeling areas and level them. It is recommended to use a primer before formal application.
2. Old walls: When applying to old walls, ensure the base of the wall is solid. Before the first coat, rinse the wall with soda water solution, clean it thoroughly, let it dry, and then apply.
Note: For more complex base surface construction, to ensure the best results, it is best to coordinate with the paint supplier and design a corresponding construction plan based on the actual situation.
Construction Method: Spraying is completed by spray gun and compressor, ensuring areas that do not need spraying are pre-covered. Roll painting is completed by decorative rollers to achieve various texture patterns. This product can be applied to walls with a steel trowel, and the final pattern effect can be completed with a wet plastic glossy roller or a plastic trowel.
Construction Environment: The suitable construction temperature is between 5-40 degrees Celsius, with humidity below 90%. During spraying, wind speed should be less than 6 meters/second, and air pressure provided by the compressor should be above 6 kilograms.
Product Features:
A product with smooth or textured effects constructed using a spatula, roller, or spray gun. Rich textures, long-lasting color retention, and vibrant colors.