12 best putties

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

It is difficult to imagine currently carrying out finishing work without the use of putty. The main purpose of this material is perfect surface leveling. Today, the construction market offers a wide variety of compositions that differ in both price and technical characteristics. Therefore, when buying a putty, an inexperienced consumer can get confused, and even make a mistake. Experts advise paying attention to several parameters of the mixture.

Criteria for choosing a putty

1. First of all, you should consult with experienced finishers about the type of filler. If the walls and ceilings are uneven, then a rough alignment with a starter compound will be required first. Then you can bring the surface to perfect evenness and smoothness using the finishing mixture. Some multipurpose putties combine the capabilities of starters and finishing products. But they are only recommended for relatively flat walls.

2. The compositions also differ according to the degree of readiness. The easiest way to work with ready-made mixtures, which is enough to mix before use. But dry powdery materials must be properly mixed with water in order to obtain a homogeneous viscous mass.

3. Putties differ significantly according to the recipe. Cement-based mixtures are considered inexpensive and durable. A bright white surface allows you to get a gypsum composition. Polymer and acrylic putties perfectly combine plasticity and versatility. But in terms of cost, they are superior to cement and gypsum materials.

4. According to their applicability, they distinguish between products for internal work, which are afraid of exposure to moisture and temperature extremes, and mixtures for external use. This feature has to be taken into account when decorating a bath or kitchen.

Our review includes the best putties. When compiling the rating, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. the appointment of the composition;

2. readiness degree;

3. chemical composition;

4. price;

5. expert opinion;

6. consumer reviews.

Rating of the best putties

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
The best starter fillers	1	Volma Standard	4.9
	2	Establish Econcilk	4.8
	3	Bolars facade	4.7
The best finishing putties	1	Sheetrock SuperFinish	4.9
	2	Weber vetonit LR +	4.8
	3	Knauf rotband pasta	4.8
	4	Ceresit CT 225	4.7
The best universal putties	1	KNAUF-Fugen	4.9
	2	VGT acrylic universal	4.8
	3	Weber vetonit JS	4.7
	4	UNIS BLIKE	4.6
The best filler for wet rooms	1	Weber vetonit VH	4.9

The best starter fillers

Distinctive features of starter fillers are high strength, excellent adhesion and large grain size. Such compositions are used when leveling walls and ceilings after plastering or for application to an unprepared base. The experts have chosen several high-quality formulations.

Volma Standard

Rating: 4.9

Volma Standard starting putty is well known to builders, both in Russia and abroad. The material has proven itself to be excellent for leveling the surfaces of ceilings and walls. Experts recommend using the composition on concrete and gypsum-containing bases that are located in dry rooms. The putty has deservedly won the rating.

Professional finishers manage to make the perfect coating with the starting composition, after which you can proceed to wallpapering or painting. The mixture is perfectly applied thanks to the binding plaster and the introduction of special modifiers. Additional advantages of the material include high thermal insulation properties and ease of grinding.

Advantages

• universality of application;

• plastic;

• affordable price;

• ease of application;

disadvantages

• dries for a long time.

Establish Econcilk

Rating: 4.8

Osnovit Econsilk putty has a good set of technical characteristics. A domestic manufacturer sells products at the most attractive prices. Experts put the composition in second place in the rating for the minimum drying time (5 hours), a wide range of applications. The putty is slightly inferior to the leader in the maximum layer thickness (5 mm). When applying a mixture with a thickness of 1 mm, the product shows the lowest consumption of putty (0.9 kg / sq. M).

Finishers are very pleased with the good adhesion of the material, the plasticity of the building compound when applied. The composition smoothes well, and after drying it forms a durable coating without the slightest hint of shrinkage. The only drawback of the product, which is often mentioned in reviews, is the appearance of cracks.

Advantages

• low price;

• no shrinkage;

• plastic;

• economical consumption;

disadvantages

• cracks may appear after drying.

Bolars facade

Rating: 4.7

The best starting putty for facades is Bolars façade. For weather resistance and frost resistance, the product was included in the top three in the rating. The composition can also be used for finishing rooms with high humidity. The builders consider the strengths of the material to be good adhesion, excellent vapor permeability, strength. A valuable quality for some rooms is the ability of the coating to breathe.

Finishers note the ease of preparation and application. The composition is easily leveled, and the maximum layer thickness reaches 10 mm. The putty is inferior to the leaders in consumption (1.4 kg / sq. M) with a layer thickness of 1 mm. Also loses Bolars facade and in the duration of drying (24 hours).

Advantages

• resistance to weathering;

• ease of preparation and application;

• moisture resistance;

disadvantages

• high price;

• high consumption.

The best finishing putties

To prepare the surface of walls and ceilings for painting or other decorative finishes, a finishing putty is required. The mixture provides maximum smoothness and evenness, eliminating the slightest defects. There are several proven compositions in our ranking.

Sheetrock SuperFinish

Rating: 4.9

Sheetrock SuperFinish has a whole range of unique qualities. Firstly, the composition can be applied immediately after opening the lid of the bucket. Secondly, the product outperforms competitors in the main characteristic of the finishing material. This is a grain size of 0.03 mm. The putty fits perfectly on substrates such as concrete, drywall, tongue-and-groove slabs. The combination of these characteristics is complemented by an acceptable price, for which the composition occupies the first line of the rating. After drying, the putty does not conceal unpleasant surprises in the form of shrinkage or cracking.

Craftsmen consider this product to be the best finishing filler. It is perfect for subsequent surface painting or wallpapering.

Advantages

• smallest grain size;

• there is no shrinkage and cracking;

• the mixture is ready to use;

• universality of application;

disadvantages

• not detected.

Weber vetonit LR +

Rating: 4.8

The dry polymer composition Weber vetonit LR + surprised the experts with a large application thickness (5 mm). In this parameter, he has no equal among competitors. Other properties of the composition also look good, which allowed the product to rise to the second line of the rating. The putty did not reach the first place due to the large grain size (0.3 mm) and the long drying time (24 hours). Yes, and it is necessary to prepare the mixture correctly in order to get a perfectly smooth surface. But the builders note the ability of the prepared solution to maintain working qualities for 48 hours. High plasticity is achieved by the manufacturer by adding organic plasticizers.

The putty can be applied not only by hand, but also by machine. Finishers recommend using the mixture only in heated rooms.

Advantages

• perfectly white finish;

• affordable price;

• light sanding;

• simple application;

disadvantages

• deficit in the trading network;

• large grain size.

Knauf rotband pasta

Rating: 4.8

Knauf Rotband Pasta is a vinyl based finishing putty. The product also contains limestone, polymers and water. The pasty mass is completely ready for use after opening the bucket. The scope of application of the composition is very wide, starting from concrete bases and ending with gypsum fiber boards. Not only the versatility of use, but also the fast drying time (5 hours) helped the material to get into the top three. Somewhat upsetting is the high consumption of the mixture, which is 1.7 kg / sq. m with 1 mm of coverage. After sanding, paint or wallpaper can be applied to the surface.

Experts note such advantages of the putty as excellent adhesion, absence of shrinkage and resistance to cracking. After drying, the surface acquires a snow-white color.

Advantages

• completely ready mix;

• excellent adhesion;

• universality of application;

disadvantages

• high price;

• high consumption.

Ceresit CT 225

Rating: 4.7

Ceresit CT 225 putty is the only cement compound in our rating. The product is intended not only for use in dry and warm rooms, but also for outdoor use. The scope of application is limited to concrete, cement-sand and cement-lime bases. Depending on the further type of finish, both white and gray mixtures are produced.

Experts note the plasticity of the material, its excellent adhesion ability, moisture and frost resistance. The composition contains reinforcing microfibers that prevent shrinkage and cracking after drying. It is worth focusing users' attention on the environmental friendliness of the composition. Finishers recommend not to exceed the thickness of one layer of 3 mm.

Advantages

• the possibility of using outside buildings;

• environmental friendliness of the composition;

• the presence of reinforcing fibers;

disadvantages

• high price;

• limited scope.

The best universal putties

The advantage of universal fillers is the possibility of high quality leveling. Such compositions are used in preparation for painting or pasting relatively flat walls. Here are some good versatile blends.

KNAUF-Fugen

Rating: 4.9

Knauf-Fugen universal putty has proven itself well in heated rooms. The manufacturer added polymer additives to the gypsum powder, which make the mixture elastic. Experts note the high adhesion of the material, the putty adheres well to concrete and plastered surfaces. The composition has an affordable price and economical consumption. So when applying a layer of 1 mm, only 0.8 kg / sq. m mixture. The experts also highly appreciated the quality of the putty, the grain size (0.15 mm) is lower than that of the closest competitors.

Due to the hygroscopicity of gypsum, it is not recommended to use the putty in baths. Despite some limitations, the roster becomes the winner of our ranking. The formed surface dries without side effects (shrinkage, cracking).

Advantages

• economical consumption;

• versatility;

• excellent adhesion;

• elastic layer;

disadvantages

• not detected.

VGT acrylic universal

Rating: 4.8

VGT acrylic universal putty is very easy to use. The ready-made composition can be used not only in dry rooms, but also in baths or when decorating external bases. The maximum layer thickness reaches 7 mm. All these qualities allowed the putty to take the second line of the rating. The high consumption of 1.4 kg / sq. Did not allow the material to rise higher. m, as well as a long drying time (24 hours). The putty has excellent adhesion, which makes it possible to use the material when leveling wood, concrete, brick and gypsum-fiber substrates.

Despite its versatility, the putty is afraid of direct rainfall. Finishers note a slight shrinkage of the acrylic compound when it dries. The finished mixture tends to dry out if you do not close the bucket with a lid.

Advantages

• good adhesion;

• frost resistance;

• moisture resistance;

disadvantages

• corrosive dust is formed when sanding;

• slight drying shrinkage.

Weber vetonit JS

Rating: 4.7

Weber vetonit JS finishing putty is the most widely used. It is suitable for leveling ceiling and wall surfaces. After coating, you can apply paint or wallpaper. The polymer composition is good because it retains working qualities after preparation for a long time. Experts gave the dry mix the third line of the rating for its excellent resistance to cracking, white and smooth surface.

The putty is not water-resistant, therefore the use of the material is limited only to dry heated rooms. Experts do not recommend leveling floor bases or using the mixture as a tile adhesive.

Advantages

• perfectly smooth and white surface;

• good adhesion;

• resistance to cracking;

disadvantages

• high price;

• fine corrosive dust when sanding.

UNIS BLIKE

Rating: 4.6

The UNIS BLIK gypsum filler can handle the largest cavities in concrete substrates. In one pass, the mixture can be applied with a thickness of 0.5 to 8 mm. The material has no worthy competitors in this component. Finishers also use this versatile filler to seal plasterboard joints. The gypsum base accelerates the drying process (7 hours), which is also an undoubted advantage. However, the composition could not get into the top three of the rating due to high consumption and the presence of large inclusions in the mixture.

Plastic mass is widely used. The material is not suitable only for damp rooms and outdoor foundations of houses.

Advantages

• the largest range of application thicknesses;

• resistance to cracking;

• fast drying;

disadvantages

• there are pebbles in the mixture;

• high consumption.

The best filler for wet rooms

The putty for outdoor use should have special properties. It combines resistance to moisture and temperature extremes. This material is perfect for leveling walls and ceilings in bathrooms or kitchens. The experts chose one worthy squad.

Weber vetonit VH

Rating: 4.9

When you need to level the surface in a room with high humidity or finish the exterior facade of the house, then the best option would be to use weber vetonit VH putty. The cement base makes the material resistant to water and temperature extremes. Professional builders call this composition the best in terms of mixing layers, ease of work, speed of drying. The solution can be applied both manually and with the help of mechanization means.

The thickness of one layer can vary from 1 to 4 mm. It is allowed to apply several layers after each previous one has completely dried. After hardening, a smooth white surface without cracks forms.

Advantages

• ease of use;

• layers are perfectly converged;

• fast drying;

• resistance to water;

disadvantages

• high price;

• it is difficult to process the dried layer.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.