The Answer To The Question: Is It Possible To Putty A Wall Painted With Water-based Or Acrylic Paint And In What Cases

2023 Author: Philip Bishop | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 07:54

• Water-based paint
• Enamel
• Conclusion

The issue of putting putty on a painted surface is quite relevant. But, do not rush and tear off the paint from the walls and ceilings. Firstly, excess dust and mess have not yet brought anyone pleasure, and secondly, this paint can positively affect the duration of the structure's operation. This article will answer the question: what paint will the putty cover?

Water-based paint

Before you know if it is possible to put putty on the paint, you need to determine what type of material you are dealing with. There is a fairly simple and proven method. First you need to apply a layer of warm water to the surface, then follow the reaction. If the paint begins to foam and wash off, it is a water-based emulsion. Can I put putty on water-based paint? - the answer is unequivocal, NO!

Why can't water-based paint be left on? The fact is that it draws out the moisture contained in the prepared material for the putty. As a result, over time, it simply won't disappear.

Enamel

You can leave the coloring matter if it is an enamel created on the basis of any solvent without water content. An example is paint made on the basis of drying oil. But even in this case, there are exceptions. Even enamel based on non-aqueous solvents may not work well with the putty. The reasons for this may be different: poor quality, violation of production technology, improper application, etc.

Use a spatula to find out if this type of paint can be putty. Draw parallel lines on the surface with the corner of the tool at the distance of the main element of the trowel itself. Then, slide them in the direction of the drawn stripes. In the event that the material begins to flake or crumble, it cannot be left. But if you barely even managed to draw the guides - this paint is not just possible, but must be left.

If the question of whether it is possible to put putty on the paint has been decided in a positive direction, it's time to start working directly.

It often happens, especially in old apartments, that it is simply not realistic to remove the paint! During the years of construction, neither effort nor materials were spared to decorate the premises. Therefore, the paint layer could reach an especially large size. Over time, little has changed, repair work in the apartments was carried out according to the principle of a new thing, without removing the old layer of paint, etc. As a result, the coloring layer could reach up to 10 mm!

In order not to suffer and speed up the finishing process, use a specialized primer, "Betonokontakt". The material is made on the basis of acrylic, with a high level of bonding ability. The entire composition of this component:

1. acrylic;
2. cement;
3. specialized fillers;
4. sand.

Special fillers, which were mentioned above, give this material adhesive properties, extending the service life. "Betonkontakt" is ideal for surfaces with low moisture absorption capacity:

• monolithic walls;

• concrete blocks;

• ceilings.

Regardless of how strong the paint turned out to be, the use of concrete contact is recommended by many specialists and experts in the field of construction. In addition, when using concrete contact, the question of whether it is possible to putty the walls without plaster is removed by itself. This component does an excellent job of protecting the base from excess moisture. After all, plastering is necessary in order not only to level the surfaces, but also to protect their inner layers from moisture.

Conclusion

Even with low-quality paint, using "Betonkontakt" will avoid a lot of rough work. On the other hand, its cost is quite high, so if you have time, do not regret it, and in the case of the presence of low-quality coloring material on old walls, it is better to get rid of it.