Sheetrock putty: pros and cons

Sheetrock putty for interior wall decoration is the most popular, having features and advantages over other similar materials for leveling wall and ceiling surfaces. Back in 1953, USG began its triumphant march in the United States, and now the Sheetrock brand is known not only at home, but all over the world.

Sheetrock putty is a ready-made building compound used for interior wall decoration. Also on sale there is a semi-finished filler material in the form of a dry mix. In the future, such a mixture will need to be diluted with water in certain proportions. The ready-mixed Sheetrock is easy to use, because you just need to open the container and start finishing work. The constituent ingredients of the mixture (vinyl) make it versatile: it does not require special skills to use. In turn, polymer lightweight putty has its own varieties.

This type of putty has the consistency of a cream, thanks to which it adheres perfectly to the surface. Sheetrock is suitable not only for application on walls, but also for filling cracks, processing corners - all this thanks to the components that make up the product.

The mixture has a high density, which allows it to be applied to the surface in an even layer. The drying time of the material is only 3-5 hours, after which you can start sanding the surface. Drying time depends on temperature conditions and layer thickness. Due to the high degree of adhesion, Sheetrock finishing material can be used in high humidity... This is a big plus compared to other types of putties.

Special mixture Sheetrock withstands up to 10 cycles of defrosting and freezing, which has been proven experimentally. The defrosting process should only take place at room temperature. It is forbidden to influence additional heat loads. Therefore, do not worry if you purchased frozen putty.

Also, this type of finishing material is suitable for any type of wallpaper and paintwork, does not cause chemical reactions. Thanks to the content of environmentally friendly materials, repairs with putty solution can be carried out in children's rooms and hospitals. The only drawback of Sheetrock putty is the high cost of production.

The areas of application are as follows:

• filling cracks in plaster and brick finishes;
• puttying plasterboard sheets;
• covering up the inner and outer corners;
• decoration;
• texturing.

The topcoat is available in various sizes of buckets. Packaging examples:

• 17 l - 28 kg of putty mixture;
• 3.5 l - 5 kg;
• 11 l - 18 kg.

Products are produced in white, and when applied to the surface, they acquire a beige tint. The density of the building mixture is 1.65 kg / l. The application method can be both manual and mechanized. You can work with such products at temperatures from +13 degrees. The shelf life of these products ranges from several months to a year, but this condition remains when the containers are closed.

The finished putty consists of the following components:

• limestone;
• vinyl acetate polymer (PVA glue);
• attapulgite;
• talcum powder (powder with talcum powder).

Sheetrock's finished products are manufactured in three varieties:

• Sheetrock Fill Finish Light. This type of putty is used to smooth out minor flaws, it can be used for lamination. The latex included in the composition makes the finishing material moisture resistant and resistant to defects during use.
• Sheetrock Superfinish (Danogips) is a finishing putty. The finished polymer mixture has a high degree of adhesion, but this is not enough for sealing large cracks and seams. It is used for processing drywall, painted surfaces, fiberglass.
• Sheetrock All Purpose. This type of putty is considered multifunctional, because it is suitable for any type of finish. It is widely used in texturing, sometimes used to fill space in masonry.

When asked which putty is better, acrylic or latex, it is worth knowing that latex would be the best option. This is due to the fact that acrylic does not have a sufficient thickness that would create a high strength of the material. Ready-made polymer putty Sheetrock is a professional solution to any problem of interior decoration of walls and ceilings. It has been verified by experimental experiments. There is a product quality certificate. Its presence allows not to be mistaken in the choice of this material.

The choice of the type of filler material depends on the existing problem:

• SuperFinish solves the problem of surface finishing;
• Fill & Finish Light is used for finishing gypsum boards;
• the purpose of ProSpray is mechanized processing.

Sheetrock polymer putty, in contrast to conventional putty mixture, weighs 35% less. With low material shrinkage, the cost is about 10%. Only 1 kg of putty is consumed per 1 m2, because the dried putty does not shrink the finishing material. Also, the creamy texture of the special mixture prevents unnecessary expenses (slipping off the spatula or from the wall surface). Material consumption for the joint of drywall sheets is 28 kg for 55 running meters. m of seam, and for texturing - 28 kg per 20 m2.

Tools for applying Sheetrock putty:

• spatulas (width - 12.20-25 cm);
• Sheetrock Joint Tape
• sponge;
• sandpaper.

It is necessary to apply the topcoat on the prepared surface, which has been pretreated with a filler for leveling, plastered or sanded. The surface must be free from unevenness and cracks. It is necessary to apply the first layer of putty on completely dried plaster, otherwise, mold will form over time. A small amount of putty is collected on a wide spatula, then stretched in a uniform layer over the entire area of ​​the wall or ceiling.

Next, you need to let the first layer dry. The next layer is applied only to the completely dried previous layer. To obtain an ideal surface condition, experts recommend sanding each layer of putty using an abrasive mesh with a grain size of 180-240 units. The maximum number of layers is 3-4. After all work, the treated area is cleaned of dirt and dust.

If necessary, you can dilute the composition with water, but you need to add it in portions of 50 ml, followed by stirring. A large amount of water will only worsen the adhesion of the solution to the surface, but the result obtained will not give the desired effect. It is forbidden to mix the putty mixture with other materials. Stir the frozen putty mixture to a homogeneous consistency without lumps and air bubbles.

To prevent the applied finishing material on the walls from freezing, it is recommended to cover it with a heat-insulating coating (foam). At the end of the finishing, the putty remaining in the container must be tightly closed with a lid.Store at room temperature.

Sealing with Sheetrock:

1. close up the seams (trowel width - 12 cm);
2. install the tape in the center, which must be pressed into the wall;
3. the excess putty mixture must be removed, applied in a thin layer on the tape;
4. screw head putty;
5. after one hundred percent solidification of the first layer, you can proceed to the second. For this, a spatula 20 centimeters wide is used;
6. give time to dry the second layer of putty;
7. Apply a thin layer of finishing filler (trowel 25 cm wide). The same layer is applied to the screws;
8. if necessary, smooth the seams with a sponge soaked in water.

Interior corner finishes:

1. cover all sides of the tape material with putty;
2. the tape is folded along the middle, pressed against the corner;
3. get rid of excess mixture and apply a thin layer to the tape;
4. give time to harden;
5. applying a second layer to one side;
6. drying;
7. applying 3 layers to the second side;
8. give time to dry.

Outside corner finishes:

1. fixing a metal corner profile;
2. application of three layers of putty with preliminary drying. The width of the second layer should be 10-15 cm larger than the previous one (the width of the spatula is 25 cm), the third layer should slightly go beyond the previous one.

Texturing:

1. apply Sheetrck filler to the required area with a paint brush;
2. texturing technology using special tools (paint roller, sponge and paper);
3. drying time is about 24 hours at air humidity 50% and temperature + 18 degrees.

Grinding putty:

• To carry out sanding work, you will need a sponge and sandpaper.
• A sponge moistened with water is wrapped in paper. This is necessary in order to generate less dust.
• Grinding is carried out with light movements along the resulting irregularities.

It is necessary to remember about the safety rules that must be observed during construction work with Sheetrock material:

• If the putty solution gets into your eyes, you must immediately rinse them with clean water;
• when performing dry sanding of the material, it is recommended to use protective equipment for the respiratory tract and eyes. Finish with gloves;
• it is strictly forbidden to take the putty mixture inside;
• keep away from small children.

If the use of the putty occurs for the first time, then it is better to give preference to branded manufacturers with positive reviews. Sheetrock putty has only proven itself on the good side. According to the description of the technical characteristics and the technique of applying the material, it can be seen that the finishing work is not particularly difficult.

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