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Pretty much all compounds will include instructions on how cleaning should be carried out in their instruction so follow them closely. The ARDEX Concrete repair range offers essential products for the professional tradesman, allowing for the rapid, non-structural repair of concrete, renders, and screeds. The range includes:

If it’s not done correctly and subsequently fails again and causes significantly more damage then there is a good chance that this will also void your home insurance. Wood fillers – These are generally formulated with wood fibres to help make them suitable for wood repairs. Powder filler is the most practical choice if you have a lot of surfaces to prepare. It’s cheaper than ready-mixed paste and you’ll get a lot of filler out of one bag. The main downside is that you need to prepare it before use by mixing the powder with water. Another issue is that once you’ve finished with the prepared filler, you can’t reuse anything that’s left over as it will just dry out. Using your wire brush, brush the joint out fully ensuring that you dislodge and remove any and all lose mortar that could affect the repair. For holes of less than 50mm it is best to use an ordinary epoxy repair mortar. This repair mortar has a much finer resin aggregate and fills any voids in a much more complete way.

Moisture resistant fillers – Designed to cope with humid environments, such as kitchens and bathrooms. DAP Plastic Wood also has a low odor, which makes it ideal for indoor projects in enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation. You can work with this product safely and comfortably, knowing that it won't produce any unpleasant or harmful fumes. And when you're finished, cleaning up is a breeze with just soap and water. Overall, we highly recommend DAP Plastic Wood for anyone looking for a top-quality wood filler that is versatile, easy to use, and highly effective. Once filled, smooth the filler out by moving the knife over in different directions, starting from the centre of the filled area. Repeat until you have a smooth surface. Though manufacturers don’t typically indicate set or cure times in product descriptions, most quality products will set within the hour and cure within a few hours. If a product requires mixing with water, the amount of water used will have some bearing on cure time.

Resin based materials are usually hard to clean and the solvents used to clean them are pretty harsh on the hands so take care when using such cleaners and wear gloves, masks, eye protection etc.

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If you’re filling smaller spaces or just don’t want the potential mess of powder, ready-mixed paste is the best solution. It’s practical and can be reused – just make sure you seal it tightly after use. However, paste is more expensive than powder and will already be pre-mixed in precise ratios to a particular consistency. In this instance DIY Doctor has used brown boot polish to colour the filler to a light brown but many other colours can be achieved using the same method. Choice one is not plausible given that even the finest mortar or concrete mixture will clog in small crevices, so choice two it is. Many but not all liquid caulks, sealers, and patches come premixed. Dry mixes require water, followed by hand mixing until they reach the desired consistency—which could be a combination of the manufacturer’s recommendations and how runny you need it to be. It’s best to follow mixing directions as closely as possible, but you can thin the mix with a minimal amount of extra water if absolutely necessary.

Although many mortar patching compounds are good at what they do, they’re not quite as effective as their latex or epoxy counterparts, so if you can always opt for one of these. Made with an easy-to-apply caulk, this sealant is made for horizontal applications and comes with 28 ounces of product for multiple uses or large applications. Exterior concrete areas including driveways, courtyards, parking areas, walkways and domestic garages: It is also completely waterproof as it has a resin base and will withstand any temperatures without crumbling. It will (usually) accept foot traffic after about 4 hours and is fully cured after 24 hours. Please do however read the instructions on the individual containers as some epoxies vary a little. The product is a water-based, low-VOC, and low-odor filler, so you can work in the kitchen comfortably. It dries within an hour or so, after which you can apply another coat if needed, or go ahead to sand the cabinets lightly, apply primer, and then paint as desired. The Aqua Coat product itself is white, which makes it easier to see how effectively you're covering the wood grain, but it can be painted any color you choose once dry. It cleans up with soap and water once you're done.Each product has its own curing time, which is essentially the time it takes to dry fully and be ready for traffic. Some materials also have set times, which means it’s not quite dry but won’t move or run, and might even survive light rain. This solvent-free product comes in various colors to match real wood species. You can also stain or paint over it in virtually any color, as it's formulated to accept different types of paint just like solid wood, and it dries with smooth and even results. It comes in sizes up to 1 gallon, making it a good choice if you are facing a large project, as well.

Once squeezed into the gap the foam expands to about 3 times it’s volume. Once it has fully expanded, you can cut off the surplus, sand down and decorate or even render or plaster over. It’s incredibly versatile stuff, albeit a little messy. However, in many cases, the user isn't entirely sure where they will need to use the wood filler, so it may be more beneficial to opt for a light-colored, general-purpose wood filler that is resistant to water, dirt, and dust. This makes it possible to apply the wood filler almost anywhere and have it be suitable for the task. In addition, the light color means that it's easily paintable to match the wall, ceiling, or baseboard, or any other surface. An applicator gun is required to apply this filler which can be used internally or externally. Decorators caulk is like flexible filler in a tube, can be squeezed into corners and tidied up by wetting your finger and running it over the bead of filler. When time is of the essence, Drylok’s cement hydraulic dry mix is worth consideration. This mix sets within 5 minutes, making it suitable for patches in a variety of masonry surfaces. Having fully prepared the substrate, thoroughly stir the contents of Part ‘A’, then pour all of the hardener Part ‘B’ into the pot containing resin Part ‘A’ and mix thoroughly for several minutes using a low speed electric drill until a clear homogenous mix is obtained.

There are specialist fillers available for metal of which one of our favourites is Unibond repair metal. This, as are most metal and stone repair kits, is an epoxy based filler so care must be taken that you are completely ready to make the repair when the filler is mixed. The filler will be hard in seconds, so don’t waste it. Chemical Metal and Power Putty fill, seal, joins and replaces metal, wood, stone, concrete etc. It sets in minutes and can be sanded, machined, drilled, tapped and polished. It is also resistant to water, salt water, oil, petrol, heat and cold and can be used to bond together different materials and seals leaks in Steel, Copper, Lead, Asbestos and Glass Fibre. This product can be bought from most DIY stores. DAP Plastic Wood is the best wood filler overall. This heavy-duty, professional-grade formula looks and performs like actual wood, only stronger, and it can be sanded, painted, or stained just like the real thing. That said, Minwax Color-Matched Wood Filler is a close runner-up on account of its ultra-strong, multi-purpose formula that is very easy to use, whether indoors or outside. What to Look for in Wood Filler Types of Wood Fillers Within 15 minutes of application, you can sand it by hand or with a power sander. Wait another 15 minutes, and it will be ready for you to stain or paint as you desire. The acrylic-based wood filler requires lacquer thinner for cleanup. It should be used in an area with good ventilation, whether indoors or outside. Wear gloves while working with this product, as it can irritate your skin. However, if they continue to increase in size over time then this can be the sign of something much more serious such as structural issues.