Glazing Silicone and Putty Choose the right materials for the decoration
What is glazing silicone
Glazing silicone is a kind of sealing material specially designed for glass and other building materials, which has excellent weather resistance.
It is usually used for the sealing and bonding of glass curtain wall, aluminum curtain wall and building exterior wall.
The main component of glass silicone is organic silicone, which does not contain acidic substances, so its pH value is close to neutral, and it will not have a corrosive effect on metal materials.
This material is not only suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, such as installing Windows and glass doors, decorating and protecting building surfaces, but also provides excellent waterproofing and sealing.
What is putty?
putty is a kind of decorative material used to level the surface of walls. It is a kind of thick paste coating and an essential product before painting. putty is mainly used to fill the depression and unevenness on the surface of the coated material, ensure the wall is smooth, and provide a good foundation for the subsequent paint painting. Putty is mainly composed of a small amount of paint base, auxiliaries, a large number of fillers and an appropriate amount of coloring pigments, commonly used fillers include heavy calcium carbonate, talc powder and so on. The method of making putty consists of mixing cementing materials, fillers and additives to form powder or paste products.
Why use glazing silicone for decoration?
Why use putty for decoration?
Smooth wall : putty can fill the uneven wall, make it more smooth and smooth, and lay a good foundation for the subsequent paint construction .
Repair cracks and moisture and mildew : Putty can effectively repair small cracks on the wall, prevent cracks from spreading further, and maintain the integrity of the wall. Especially the external wall putty, has a certain moisture, waterproof function, so as to play the role of anti-mildew, protect the wall .
Where is glazing silicone and putty suitable for use?
In home improvement, glazing silicone is often used in kitchens, bathrooms and other places that need to be waterproof. For example, fill the gap between the basin and the countertop, fill the gap between the bathtub and the wall, and fill the gap between the mirror hanging on the wall and the wall. In addition, glazing silicone is also suitable for glass gap filling on wooden doors, gap filling between metal objects and other materials, and joints between floor tiles and floor.
Putty can be used for the base treatment of concrete walls, cement board walls, GRC walls and ceramic board walls to help achieve the flatness and uniformity of walls. External wall putty is suitable for repairing and leveling outdoor wall surface because of its water resistance and moisture resistance.
Who will come to use glazing silicone and putty?
The use of glazed silicone professionals include decoration designers, decoration captains, construction personnel and building materials sales personnel, etc., they through professional knowledge and skills to ensure the quality and effect of sealant in the decoration process.
The professionals who use putty for decoration are mainly painters or oilers . The main duties of a painter or oiler include batting putty and brushing latex paint, finishing some decorative finishes .
How to use glazing silicone in decoration?
Ensure that the surface to be treated is clean, dry and free of dust or stains; You can use glass cleaner or other suitable cleaning agent to clean the surface; When applying glue, it can be applied by drawing line method or spraying method. After applying silicone, wait for it to dry and cure completely to ensure its sealing and waterproof effect.
How to use putty in decoration?
First of all, clean up the wall to be treated, remove floating dust, dirt, oil stains and old coatings, you can use a wet rag or cleaning agent to assist cleaning; Check the flatness of the wall with a level or ruler to find out the uneven places, especially depressions and bumps; According to the instructions of putty powder, mix putty powder with water in proportion; Use a scraper to take an appropriate amount of putty and evenly apply it on the wall. After the putty is applied, it needs to be left to dry naturally. If the first layer of putty has obvious defects or is not smooth enough, the second layer of putty can be applied.
How much does the cost price of glass silicone and putty cost?
The price of glazing silicone mainly depends on its quality, brand and the quantity purchased. Generally speaking, the price of high-quality glazing silicone will be relatively high.
The price of putty mainly depends on its type, brand and packaging specifications. In general, the price of ordinary putty is relatively low, and the price of high-quality putty such as water resistant putty will be slightly higher.
Conclusion
When choosing glazing silicone and putty as decorative materials, it is necessary to consider their advantages and disadvantages, application scenarios and cost factors. Pay attention to quality and practicability , especially in the humid environment or need to bear greater pressure occasions, it is recommended to use glazing silicone, although its cost is higher, but the long-term effect is better . When the budget is tight and the durability and strength requirements are not high , putty can be chosen because of its lower cost and simple construction .
