Putty "Miners": types and characteristics

In the modern construction market, more and more products of Russian manufacturers appear. Due to the use of foreign technologies in the manufacture of various materials, the products of the Russian company Starateli constitute a healthy competition for imported building materials.

About company

The Moscow company "Starateli" gained popularity in the building materials market relatively recently. Products manufactured at the company's enterprises are of high quality and affordable prices. The company is equipped with high-tech foreign equipment. The production is widely used the latest technology.

Thanks to various additives, finishing materials of the company "Prospectors" are suitable for use in any climatic conditions. But before you buy building materials,It is necessary to carefully study all the technical characteristics of each type of finishing material needed and its scope.

Features and specifications

Repair and interior decoration of any premises involves the purchase of various finishing materials. Among the huge range it is sometimes very difficult to choose high-quality and inexpensive putty. In this case, the consultation of experienced masters in repair and interior decoration will help. According to experienced experts, putty produced by the company "Starateli" is the best option.

All varieties of putty endowed with different properties and have their own characteristics, corresponding to a particular application. Therefore, choosing a suitable finishing material, you need to carefully examine all its characteristics.

Basic

The base mix is ​​very popular and in high demand among buyers. This material is used for finishing both internal surfaces of walls and external ones.

The base putty is resistant to high humidity, applied to the surface with a thin layer, no more than eight millimeters thick.The presence in the mixture of such a substance as cement, significantly expands the scope of use of this material. In some cases, the surface coating of the base putty is used as the basis for painting walls.

Finish line

Also widely used for finishing works of various premises received a finishing mixture of "miners". Finishing putty "miners" is deservedly considered one of the best mixtures of this kind. The developers have tried to choose for it the smallest particles that create an immaculately smooth surface. The composition of this material includes gypsum. This component gives the solution certain properties.

There are several varieties of this brand, but each of them has a great, unsurpassed adhesion. So, the finishing composition is able to block any deformation of the base layer and easily falls on a variety of building materials. Builders can prepare a solution of the consistency they need, flexibly varying it.

The finishing solution is applied evenly, no more than five millimeters thick. You should not prepare a large amount of solution at once, as the finished mixture tends to dry quickly.

It is better to make the putty solution in small portions, as needed. To obtain a durable, even coating, it is necessary to protect the treated surface from moisture to the complete drying of the layer of putty.

Finishing putty KR, created on the basis of PVA, is a high-tech mixture with excellent characteristics, suitable for interior decoration with low humidity. Crystal white putty is produced on a polymer base. The manufacturer provides packaging of 20 kg. The applied layer of this material has excellent adhesion properties and dries quickly. When finishing the surfaces of the walls of the finishing solution KR in the room should be a positive temperature.

The mix "Finishing Plus" is made on a polymeric basis which part includes cement. This putty is used for interior decoration as a leveling layer on the surface of concrete, plastered and plasterboard walls. This material is resistant to high humidity, so this putty can be used for finishing any premises.Such a cement mix in bags has mostly positive reviews.

Properties

When choosing and buying a putty mixture, you need to carefully examine all its properties.

  • The mixture should have a high plasticity. This will allow in the process of applying a high-quality, even, thin layer of material to the surface.
  • All types of putty when applied to the surface carefully fill all the irregularities, cracks. This property increases many times the resistance of the coating to high humidity, increases its water resistance.
  • After complete drying, the coating can be fairly easily sanded.
  • These materials can be used to finish absolutely any surface.
  • Putty can be used to even out large differences and eliminate significant defects, while the layer of material does not crack and will not shrink.

Advantages and disadvantages

Putty mixes from the Russian company "Starateli" have many positive properties:

  • dry mixes "miners" are sold in bags of various packaging, which allows you to accurately calculate and purchase the required amount of material;
  • if all the necessary requirements and storage conditions are met, the dry mixture in bags can be stored in a room with a low humidity level for about a year;
  • the putty layer of putty dries quickly, it greatly speeds up the process of finishing work;
  • the coating is durable, which saves money, since there is no need to make frequent repairs;
  • reasonable price for the products of the company "Starateli".

If we talk about the disadvantages of putty "miners", then you should pay attention that you should not use plaster in a cold room. Exterior finishing work must be performed in the warm season.

Another important disadvantage of the "Stargers" products is low resistance to sunlight. To obtain a more durable coating, you must use special means to protect the surface from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Kinds

There are a lot of varieties of putties on sale. They are designed for various purposes, have certain technical characteristics. The principle of working with these putties is about the same.

The company "Miners" provides several types of putties.

  • Basic mixture for interior decoration. With this material, the surface is leveled and a solid base is created for subsequent finishing processes. Before applying the putty to the wall surface must be thoroughly cleaned of various contaminants.
  • Facade dry mix. A distinctive feature of this putty is resistance to high humidity. Due to this property, the facade mixture is ideally suited for finishing the exterior surfaces of walls. The main advantage of the material - the applied layer of the solution dries quickly.
  • Finishing putty. When performing the final stage of finishing work using the finishing mixture. This coating is applied to the starting layer of putty. In some cases, the finishing mixture is used to decorate the surface or base coat for wallpapering or painting on walls.
  • Leveling compound. Sometimes on the surfaces of the walls there are rather bulky irregularities, chips, in this case it is better to use a leveling putty to level the walls. Builders can prepare a solution of the consistency they need, flexing it flexibly.

How to prepare a solution for finishing?

Properly prepare a solution for finishing is a very important point, because it determines how well the coating will be and the convenience of working with the finished solution. The most important point in this process is the careful observance of all the necessary proportions and uniform mixing of the solution.

It should follow the advice of experts when mixing the solution.

  • For the preparation of the mixture is better to use a plastic container in the form of a cylinder. Smooth walls of the tank are much easier to clean after work.
  • In the prepared container pour the required amount of water, then constantly stirring, gradually pour the mixture, which will avoid lumps.
  • A small amount of the solution can be mixed manually. If the finishing of the room requires a significant amount of the finished mixture, it is better to use a mixer. The flow of putty must be calculated in advance, before starting work.
  • It is necessary to take into account the fact that the solution must be kneaded twice. Dry mixture is poured into a container with water, thoroughly mixed. Next, you need to allow the solution to stand for some time and stir again.

Each dry packing contains detailed instructions.where you can find the exact proportions of water and putty to create a quality solution, and an exact description of each stage of mixing the mixture. Therefore, before kneading the solution, you need to carefully read the instructions. Only if all the parameters and conditions are observed, the solution of the required consistency will be obtained.

Dry mixes "miners" are practical and fairly simple to use. The use of these materials greatly simplifies the process of interior decoration.

In the video below you will see the difference in the application of plaster and finishing putty company "miners".

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