Performance-focused additive solutions for wall putty and skim coat systems that require smooth application, strong adhesion, better water retention, improved workability, and more reliable crack resistance.
A good wall putty or skim coat is not only easy to spread. It must also maintain consistent workability, adhere well to the base surface, resist cracking, and create a smooth, durable finishing layer ready for painting or further decoration.
In practical formulation work, putty performance depends on the balance between the binder system, fine fillers, water-retention additives, polymer modifiers, and process-support additives. MikaZone's wall putty application page directly highlights the most common pain points in putty systems: weak adhesion, poor thixotropy, poor waterproof effect, difficult construction, and low strength. It then presents HPMC/HEMC, RDP, and HPS as key additive solutions for these problems.
For higher-grade systems, especially exterior wall putty or waterproof wall putty, additional modifiers such as PCE or polypropylene fiber can become important to improve crack resistance, dimensional stability, and moisture-related durability.
| Curso | Viscosity (2%, 20°C) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| MK100P | 45,000–55,000 mPa·s | HPMC |
| MK75P | 35,000–55,000 mPa·s | HPMC |
| MK40P | 20,000–25,000 mPa·s | HPMC |
| MK100E | 45,000–55,000 mPa·s | HEMC |
| MK75E | 35,000–45,000 mPa·s | HEMC |
| Curso | MFFT | Solicitud |
|---|---|---|
| MK1610N | 5 °C | Masilla para paredes |
| MK3510N | 0 °C | Masilla para paredes |
| MK3520N | 0 °C | Masilla para paredes |
| MK8025H | 0 °C | Masilla para paredes |
At Mandalas, we recommend putty additives based on:
We do not treat putty as a single-product application. We help build a full additive package based on the actual performance target of your putty line.
