FAQs
Acrylic putty smoothens and levels the bare walls by covering their cracks and dents. It increases the durability of the paint on the walls with its special acrylic binders. The putty also lends extra whiteness to the walls, so that the colour of the paint comes out really well and looks richer and more beautiful.
What is acrylic putty used for? ›
Acrylic wall putty is a water-based, alkali-resistant undercoat made using special acrylic binders with a peanut-butter-like consistency that is formulated to fill in cracks and repairs holes on walls.
What is putty paint used for? ›
It is primarily used to fill in cracks and holes in walls and prepare an even wall surface before applying paint. Using wall putty helps to provide better protection against stains, mould & cracks for your walls.
What is the difference between acrylic wall putty and regular putty? ›
Wall care putty can be made of cement or acrylic materials. Cement wall putty is often used on masonry surfaces and when there are large gaps in between joints due to poor construction practices. Acrylic wall putty is often more expensive but it lasts longer than cement types because it resists water damage better.
Does acrylic putty crack? ›
Using a primer before applying the acrylic putty is essential for better adhesion and a professional finish. Primer helps the putty to bond well with the surface and prevents it from peeling or cracking over time.
How to use acrylic putty? ›
Apply the first coat of acrylic putty and leave it for 3-4 hours before applying a second coat of the putty and leave it overnight for the best results. 5. After successfully coating the wall putty, use sandpaper to make the surface smooth.
How long does it take for acrylic putty to dry? ›
Touch dry: It takes 20-30 min, depending on weather conditions. Recoat dry: It takes 4-6 hours, depending on weather conditions.
Can you paint directly on putty? ›
Using one or two layers of wall putty also ensures that your walls become water and heat resistant. It also helps the paint to shine, makes it stronger, and even saves you a coat of paint. So, a layer of wall putty for home is important before painting if you desire the perfect and smooth finish for your house walls.
Which acrylic putty is best? ›
Birla White WallCare putty provides both functional and economic superiority over regular acrylic putty and is also the first putty in India to meet global standards, certified by HBD, Singapore.
When should I paint putty? ›
HOW LONG DOES PUTTY TAKE TO DRY BEFORE IT CAN BE PAINTED? This depends on the weather conditions and how deep the rebate it, but usually you can paint putty once it has formed a skin and this usually takes a week but can take longer.
20-25 sq. feet per kg. for upto 1.5 mm thickness in 2 coats. Coverage depends on surface condition/preparation and varies according to texture, suction / porosity of the surface, method of application and thickness of coat.
How thick is acrylic putty? ›
Dulux Acrylic Wall putty is formulated for filling cracks, joints, leveling uneven and rough masonry and plasterwork up to 3-4mm.
Can we add water in acrylic wall putty? ›
The application procedure of Acrylic Wall Putty is: No dilution is required for Acrylic Wall Putty. If needed, water can be used to dilute.
What are the disadvantages of acrylic putty? ›
It has a low binding property than the cement-based wall putty. Acrylic putty cannot be applied on the exterior surface. It is costly as compared to white cement wall putty.
What happens if putty gets wet? ›
The soaked putty layer will peel, and the internal structure will be loose.
Does acrylic putty be used on wood? ›
Acrylic Putty
That's right, this putty can not only be used for interior walls but also wooden surfaces. While accessible only in white shade, acrylic putty can give you the desired smooth finish while filling any dents on the surface. The acrylic putty is also alkali resistant and consists of special acrylic binders.
What is the difference between putty and filler? ›
The fillers are generally used to fill gaps and holes in walls and wood (often decayed wood). Putty is used to smooth relatively small uneven surfaces caused by screw holes, scratches or coarse materials.
Can we add water to acrylic putty? ›
Acrylic putty comes in paste form of required workability. Hence, there is no need to dilute with water, but if required dilute them add plenty of water if required.