Often, builders use paints to design an apartment or house. This method is convenient and at the same time practical in order to give the interior an attractive look. You can paint any image with paint on the walls. But you should know that without preparation it is impossible to put paint on the wall, so the putty of the walls for painting is a necessary condition for repair.
The wall for painting should not be uneven or rough. After all, after applying the paint, the design can be ruined by various defects and flaws. Therefore, it is worthwhile to know the names of how to putty the walls for painting in order to provide a beautiful interior in the house.
Before you start working with paint, you need to decide on the choice of putty. From a wide variety of putties it is very difficult to choose the right one. But it is important to distinguish between types of putties not only by manufacturers, but also by the purpose of each type. So, putty in its composition are divided into:
- polymer;
- gypsum;
- cement.
Each of them has its own characteristics, you need to know them in order to choose the appropriate putty.
Gypsum is intended for decoration of premises, however, it is not worth using it to finish the bathroom, since it is not intended for a room in which a sharp temperature drop is recorded. Cement mass should also not be used to finish the bathroom, as it can contribute to the formation of microcracks, although it is resistant to moisture. Polymer is better than the above varieties. After all, it is stronger, resistant to temperature extremes, moisture and can be used as a putty on the walls of the room for painting. In addition, it should be noted that, despite the high quality, it has an affordable price.
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It should be noted that the putty for the bathroom also differs in its functions and structure. So, builders know that from putties you can choose:
- Leveling - applied to the base layer, helps close all room defects.
- Specialized - applied as a last layer on the walls of the bathroom. You should know that this layer should harmonize perfectly with the previous layer in order to better align the walls of the room.
Basically, specialized putty is made for a certain type of finish. Thus, in order to know which one is right for you, you need to choose the type of repair finish. Finishing is carried out using two varieties of putty - dry or finished. Many experts prefer to putty it with this type of material.
But if you want to know which putty is better, then you must consider that the cost of the finished mixture is much higher than dry. You can, of course, buy a powder putty and bring it to readiness by dilution. Also, if you want to know which of the mixtures is better, then look at the date of manufacture of the material.After all, you should not pay for products with an expired shelf life.
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You can call professionals to putty the walls of the bathroom, but if you have free time, you can finish it yourself. The process should begin by choosing which wall to putty initially. The second step is to apply a primer to the walls of the bathroom. Experts explain that this initiative will allow the primer to adhere to the putty and also help prevent the formation of fungus. Therefore, it is better to start work with a primer. In addition, this material is proof that the walls of the room will last you a long time.
The second step for finishing the bathroom is the direct application of putty. But you need to know in advance what kind of spatula to choose. Usually, experts advise you to purchase two spatulas in advance - one large, the other - small. It is preferable to choose a stainless steel tool for decorating the walls of the bathroom.
A small putty knife is needed to level the base, and a large one will help to ensure that the finishing putty gets the perfect look. In this case, it is better to hold the tool at an angle of 30 degrees so that the finish looks perfect. It is also better to carry out putty with vertical movements, and subsequently make movements in the horizontal or vertical direction. To apply a layer at the corners, you can purchase a special spatula for the corner.
In conclusion, we recall that the quality of the work performed will largely depend on the consistency of the applicable putty. If the consistency is too thick, the layer will be very thick, which means that it will take a lot of time for the walls to dry. But a very liquid mixture can lead to difficulties.
If the liquid consistency begins to drain, spots may appear on the wall.
If you follow all these recommendations, then your fantasies can become a reality. And excessive wall defects will not prevent you in this matter.
