Indications for use
Wood putty for floors is necessary to solve the following problems:
- eliminating cracks and joints;
- correction of depressions, deformations;
- elimination of height differences;
- leveling the surface for painting, applying varnish;
- increasing the water-resistant characteristics of wood;
- increasing the shelf life of plank coverings;
- improving surface adhesion characteristics before dye treatment;
- reducing the costs of paint and varnish products.
How to prevent cracks from appearing
It’s not for nothing that they say: “Forewarned is forearmed.” So in this matter: it is better to follow all the rules for laying the floor, regularly carry out inspections and take the necessary measures.
- Laying is carried out taking into account the correct ratio of the thickness of the boards with the gap between the logs.
- There is a gap between the wall and the floor covering along the entire perimeter of the room.
- The joints of wooden surfaces are covered with damping gaskets as a means of shock absorption and preventing squeaks.
- Wood products must be coated with antifungal and water-repellent solutions.
- In order to prevent moisture from appearing under the floor, it is possible to organize natural ventilation.
Types of putty for wooden floors
Putty for wooden floors is produced in several varieties, differing in the type of base.
The list of popular mixtures includes:
- solvent-based;
- water based;
- polymer;
- latex;
- oil based, etc.
Putty is available in different colors and textures. Manufacturers offer a range of wood shades (oak, pine, birch, beech, etc.).
Solvent putty
Solvent-based wood floor putty is fast drying. Essential resins are used as a binding component, which are diluted with organic solvents. The putty also contains wood dust. Manufacturers offer the material in the form of a colorless base that can be colored with pigments. Ready-made tinted formulations are also available.
Advantages of solvent-based putty:
- increased strength;
- easy application on a wooden base;
- quick drying;
- slight shrinkage;
- natural shades.
However, you need to take into account the sharp odor of the material during application and the need to organize ventilation of the room before drying.
Water based putty
You can putty the floor with a water-based mixture. The material is environmentally friendly, safe to use, easy to apply, aesthetically pleasing, and has no pungent odor. After application, the remaining mixture is removed with acetate or turpentine. The advantage of the composition is the ability to qualitatively eliminate defects on the floor, the water resistance of the mixture, and a long service life.
The material can withstand changes in temperature conditions and protects wood flooring from possible fire. The putty is elastic, suitable for modeling the required surface texture.
Good adhesion properties of the mixture allow it to be applied to polished surfaces and to eliminate cracks in wooden floors. However, it is necessary to take into account the slow drying time of the putty.
Oil based
Oil-based putty is most suitable for wood. The composition also includes water and chalk. The mixture is suitable for finishing different types of wood floors before painting. The putty has water-repellent characteristics, can withstand changes in temperature conditions, does not crack or crumble.
The material is presented in a wide range of shades and textures similar to natural wood. The composition is characterized by high strength and durability. Manufacturers offer oil-based formulations in tubes weighing 1-20 liters. It is necessary to take into account the long drying time of the coating; to eliminate the strong odor, you will need to ventilate the room.
Polymer acrylic
Polymer wood putty can be used in repair and construction work. The material is in demand due to its versatility (suitable for rooms with humid and dry air) and high performance characteristics. The composition is plastic, durable, does not shrink, can withstand mechanical loads and changes in temperature conditions. The putty contains plasticizers and polymers. Due to its high elasticity, the composition is used for sealing cracks in wooden floors, joints of slabs, and boards in parquet.
The material is suitable for application in 1 layer and retains its shape after drying. The service life of the coating is 3-10 years without the formation of cracks or chips. Polymer putty is available in a wide range of shades and dries quickly. Its cost is higher than that of other compounds. It must be taken into account that the polymer mixture cannot be used when finishing hard wood or cork flooring.
Acrylic putty is available in light shades (white, light oak, pine). The composition has the consistency of sour cream and easily eliminates defects and chips. The hardened material is securely fixed to the wooden base. The advantage of the composition is good adhesion, strength after drying, and the ability to form a dense layer of up to 3 mm.
Acrylic putty is optimal for preparing wood floors for painting with water-dispersed paints. The product is environmentally friendly, does not emit toxins, therefore it is optimal for finishing residential spaces.
It must be taken into account that these putties are not used at sub-zero temperatures. The acrylic coating will need to be sanded thoroughly with sandpaper.
Execution of work
Putting the floor with your own hands is an activity that requires certain skills. With the help of putty, you can qualitatively update the existing floor covering made of wooden boards during cosmetic repairs. Even re-applying the paint composition to the surface requires preliminary puttying, which will help make the floor even and smooth.
The putty is applied in a thin layer using a special steel spatula.
It is important that during the work the mixture fills all existing cracks and cracks
You should pay attention to the thickness of the putty layer, because after complete drying the floors will have to be sanded. The number of layers of the applied composition depends on the degree of damage to the coating
Each subsequent one (after it has completely dried) is sanded again. This continues until there are no bumps or depressions left on the floor surface.
Using wood putty is not always suitable for existing flooring. Therefore, after all the cracks between the boards have been filled, sheets of plywood are laid on top of the old covering, and linoleum or laminate is laid on them.
Manufacturers and prices
Manufacturers produce putty in a wide range of colors, textures, and compositions.
The list of materials in demand includes:
- Berger Aqua-Seal Pafuki (Germany)
. Putty for wooden floor coverings, parquet boards. The material is high-quality, durable, packaging is offered at a price of about 1500-1800 rubles. The dry powder is diluted with water according to the proportions specified by the manufacturer. Consumption is carried out at the rate of 1 bank per 1 m².
- Berger Aqua-Seal Spachten Gel
. The putty is characterized by quick drying and is made on a water basis with the addition of acrylic-polyurethane filler. The material is odorless and non-flammable. The cost of production is about 2800 rubles.
- Berger Pafuki-Super
. The material is made on the basis of solvents and is used for sealing gaps and cracks in the floor. The cost of packaging is average - about 1100 rubles.
- Bona Gel
. Water-based dispersion gel putty, contains polyurethane fillers. It is easy to apply, dries quickly, and is used to eliminate minor defects, cracks, scratches, and improve the aesthetics of the floor. Consumption is carried out at the rate of 1 liter per 25-35 m² when applied in 1 layer. The price of the package is about 1400-1500 rubles.
- Bona Mix&Fill
. Water-dispersion putty is intended for finishing floors made of different types of wood. The cost of the material is about 600-700 rubles.
- Bona Mix&Fill Plus
. The material is a binder for sealing defects, cracks in the floor, and eliminating gaps between parquet planks. Packaging price - 1200-1300 rubles.
- Domallux Capon Szpachla
. Nitro putty is designed to eliminate cracks, voids, and defects from mechanical damage in floors. The material contains UV filters. The putty is easy to apply and dries quickly. Wood dust can be added to the mixture to give the putty a shade close to the color palette of the floor. Wide depressions are filled in 2-3 layers. After drying, the coating is treated with sandpaper. Treated surfaces can be coated with varnish or primer. The price of the package is low - about 800 rubles.
- Loba Ws Easy Fill Plus
. The putty mixture is water-based and dries quickly. Acrylotate is used as a binding ingredient. The price of the package is 1200-1300 rubles.
- Loba Ws Topgel
. Water-based putty gel based on polyurethane-acrylic. The material is easy to apply and has a light texture. Packaging price - 600-700 rubles.
- Lobadur Fugenkitt Losung
. Solvent-based material designed to eliminate defects in wood flooring. A shade similar to the base can be achieved by adding wood dust. The putty is suitable for different types of wood, dries quickly, does not shrink, and is easy to sand. Used to treat floors before applying varnish and oil-based finishes. Consumption is 80-100 ml per 1 m². A layer of 2 mm dries in 30-50 minutes. Packaging price - 950-1000 rubles.
- Pallmann Allkitt
. One-component putty mixture. The material contains alcohol solutions. Package price - from 850 rubles.
- Tover Ilrostucco Rs 30
. Water-based putty, can be mixed with wood dust to give the desired shade. The price of the package is about 700 rubles.
Making your own putty to level a wooden floor
Puttying a wooden floor can be done with homemade solutions.
To work you will need:
- drying oil (1 kg);
- glue 10% (200 g);
- drying agent chalk;
- turpentine or varnish kerosene (250 g);
- kerosene dryer (50 g);
- liquid soap.
The glue is heated on the stove while stirring, and other ingredients (except chalk) are added to the composition. The solution is stirred. Chalk is added at the final stage, the proportions are determined independently to obtain a creamy consistency. The mixture is kept warm during the mixing process. It is optimal to use a steam bath.
Puttying a wooden surface to seal floor cracks under linoleum and parquet
Sanding a wooden floor under laminate is done with a large volume of mixture. It is optimal to use putty with PVA glue and sawdust or ready-made mixtures.
Stages of work:
- Before puttying, the floors are cleaned of old finishing materials, and loose boards are secured with self-tapping screws.
- The slats are fixed on the base maintaining a gap of 35-50 cm, the elements are used as beacons.
- The symmetry of the slats is checked with a building level.
- The mixture is applied between the beacons in 2-3 layers. Each layer is dried.
- After the coating has dried (48 hours), grouting is performed.
- At the final stage, painting or laying of a decorative coating is performed.
Putty material according to component composition for concrete surfaces
Indeed, with skillfully selected and high-quality putty, you can level any surface and mask even the largest cracks. Based on the component composition for these purposes, you can select the following types of putties:
- Cement;
- Lime based;
- Oily;
- Adhesive;
- Varnish;
- Polymer nature or acrylic.
Often they try to improve the standard formula with the help of polyester and polyurethane additives, as well as other components that, to one degree or another, improve the quality of the finishing material. Puttying can be carried out with both liquid and thick compositions.
The first type is represented by self-leveling compounds, which are used exclusively to treat concrete surfaces. Such mixtures are distributed over the floor under their own weight, filling the cavities of the cracks, creating a perfectly smooth canvas. This technique is also called “solid putty.”
