Re: Masilya technique

Bro I have seem some doing it or laying those masilyas thin, layer by layer, the only portion where semi thickness is applied is when there is a slight hollow portion on the wall surface and when it is completely dry, that is where sanding comes in to achieve an even flat wall surface. 😉 :studsmatta:

When it comes to stroke during applications, it can be done I guess in any direction, portion by portion, thinning out applications. :rolleyes:

Re: Masilya technique

is that for interior or exterior application?

my response may not be technique related, but something worth considering.

if this is for interior use and you don't get floods inside (ie, your interior walls don't get wet), it's alright.

if this is for exterior use or if your walls get wet, use cement plastering instead of masilya.

problem with masilya is paint bonding for wet conditions.

Re: Masilya technique

Have you applied concrete neutralizer on your bare wall? If so, then you may apply concrete primer to seal the concrete before you decide to apply anything else. If you are opting for a smooth finish then you may use a concrete putty to prepare your surface then seconded by another coat of primer before applying your final topcoat. Putty application, if done layer by layer, not only dries the surface quicker but also makes it stronger and easier to sand giving you better judgement of your work phase by phase. Do not rush your work. For interior finishes you may use Acrylic Latex paints. For exterior work you may use Elastomeric Paint. Make sure that you use complying materials for each choice of paint (elastomeric primer + elastomeric putty + elastomeric topcoat). Some people have a tendency to experiment using latex based materials for surface prep then applying elastomeric paint as a top coat. This does not guarantee correct adhesion of different bases thereby weakening contact of one from the other resulting into eventual peeling. Good luck!

Re: Masilya technique

rosy,

thanks for the advice. im going to give the layer by layer technique a go. i think its working nicely naman.

spyghost,

naku too late to use cement plastering. if only i knew this earlier hahaha anyway the exterior of my studio/workshop which I am painting now is shaded by a large part of the roof (awning? or awang) so i hope this will be enough to keep water and moisture out. otherwise, if the paint peels, then that the time i can use cement plastering. thanks for the advice.

sir willy,

naku i was looking at those concrete primers but couldnt figure out how and when to use it. so from neutralizer, i went straight to flat wall primer then masonry putty. and that's my problem, i tend to be impatient because i hardly have time to work on my painting project haha (will have more patience next time). as i mentioned, will be using latex on both interior and exterior of the workshop/studio. so flat wall + wall putty + 3 coats of gloss latex. as i said, if the latex peels on the exterior, will redo and take all your advice into consideration.

lesson for the day: not all putty are alike. Boysen masonry putty is good for leveling your wall. RJ wall putty as suggested by Doc V is good for filling cracks as well as leveling your wall but cost twice. in the end, I'd go for RJ wall putty for ease of use and great coverage.

Re: Masilya technique

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Re: Masilya technique

Use body filler as less as possible because it will crack in time.