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 All About Wall Putty
WHAT IS WALL PUTTY?

Wall putty is a white fine powdered substance that is used to

provide smooth base to the wall surface. It provides smooth damp
finish and it allows all types of colours to be applicable over the
walls. It is applied on the walls and ceilings prior to priming and
painting. Wall putty also takes care of the expensive paint that you
use over the walls and ensure its stability and durability.
There are some common brands of putty

1) Birla Putty

2) JK White Putty

3) Jensolin Putty by Jenson & Nicholson

4) Asian Paints White Cement Putty

5) British Paints, and many more, like SIKA , Roofit etc

 WHY IS WALL PUTTY USED?

Wall putty is one of the most important constituent in the painting

process. If you wish that your walls get a smooth and even finish you
first need to fill any holes or cracks with putty and then go ahead
with priming and painting process. Application of wall putty prior to
painting process ensures smooth finish as putty grants ideal base to
the walls for further application of all kinds of paints.
 CONSTITUENTS OF WALL PUTTY?
Wall putty mainly constitutes of following components.

Powders: PLASTER OF PARIS

Liquids: RAW LINSEED OIL

Thinner: MINERAL THINNER

Drier: WHITE LEAD

HOW IS WALL PUTTY TO BE USED?

Wall putty is applied on the walls for providing it an ideal base. It

is applied after sanding has been done and sand and dust particles
are removed properly. One must ensure that he/she wears masks
and gloves to ensure proper safety while being in contact with
chemicals.
 TYPES OF WALL PUTTY?
Wall putty has following types:

1. Acrylic or Readymade putty: These are available in paste form and are applied
directly on the wall. Normally these are not applicable for exterior usage.

2. Cement based putty: These are available in powder form and they are mixed with
water so that they can be applied over the walls at the time of their usage. Nowadays
these cement based putty are in trend.
WHEN SHOULD WALL PUTTY BE USED?

Wall putty is recommended to be used after one has

completed off with sanding process and then wiped off the
dust particles with a drop cloth. Wall putty is used if the
wall has uneven surface. Putty grants walls an ideal base
and gives it a smooth finish and also ensures stability of
paint for a longer duration.