Pre –Wetting Surface: it is very essential that the application area surface is pre-wet properly before the application of ‘Skine Coat Wall Putty’. Thus the surface should be moist during application process. This ensures higher bonding,potency,easy to work with and higher coverage with in the surface.
Clean the wall surface with wire brush , sand paper or blade to remove all loose particles.
Pre –wet /dampen the wall with clean water with the help of sponge.
Mix Skin Coat to water [And not vice versa] in a ratio of 2:1 & stir thoroughly to make a thick paste and lets stand for 10 minutes.
Apply 1st caot starting from bottom to upward direction with putty blade.
Allow the surface to dry for atleast 2 to 3 hour .[for better finish overnight drying is recommended].
Sand the surface with fine emery paper [400 Grit] to remove blade scratch mask if any.
Apply 2nd coat with the help of putty blade.
Wait for 3 to 4 hour or complete dry surface . paint the surface once the putty surface becomes smooth without any scratch marks.
Note : The thickness of each coat should not exceed 1 mm and total plaster 2 mm.
Generally the cause of efflorescence on the wall surface is due to brick masonry and the quality of bricks. Sand and water. If the effect of efflorescence is very high on the brick masonry then atmost care should be taken in monitoring the efflorescence . the efflorescence on brick masonry , if alloweded to exist , which will impair the bonding of the ‘Skine caot Wall Putty’ as is with any other products.