Handy Tips to Apply Perfect Wall Putty

Well, if you are planning to renovate your house, getting the walls painted is absolutely the right way to change the feel of your house. However, have you ever pondered upon how to keep the paint look fresh for long? Well, we got the answer for you. To keep your paint look beautiful and fresh for longer time, you must get your walls coated with Wall Putty before painting them.  Wall putty enhances the colour, shine and prevents your walls from algae and fungus. It also saves a lot on your pocket. Moreover, it is very important to apply wall putty prior to paint application.

In layman’s terms, wall putty is essentially a type of white cement like fine powder that when mixed creates a smooth mixture and is applied on the walls before painting and after applying primer.

Here are some tips to apply perfect wall putty:

1.   To get your walls painted perfectly, you have to first fix the imperfections in the wall. To fill those imperfections and small cracks, you need to apply wall putty after you are done with a coat of primer. But first, let the primer dry completely, before you start applying wall putty, as then it will give a flawless finish to your walls.

2.   Ideal layering of wall putty is one or two layers. However, after the first coat has dried up in 3-4 hours, you are ready to apply the next layer, which is a vital aspect. The second layer of wall putty should be left to dry overnight, if you want to see desirable results.

3.   Get the wall even and fill in all the cracks with putty mixture. For a great finish, use sandpaper to smoothen the dried surface. However, ensure that the surface is dirt, dust and grease free to get a flat and clean finish.

4.   Professionals at Platinum Waltech suggest that to scrape lime scale coated or oil painted walls, one should use sandpaper or a paint scraper to get the perfect finish. However, if you will use Emery Paper 180 and wipe clean the walls after every application to get perfect and flawless finish.

If you will follow the above mentioned tips, then you can surely apply perfect wall putty. Wall Putty Companies also suggest that when Wall Putty is applied with precision, it will highlight the finish and emphasise the beauty of the wall paint. Therefore, choose to coat your walls with wall putty before you apply paint to get a spotless finish.