Serpyanka is a universal reinforcement material. It is suitable for drywall, and for concrete surfaces on which plaster is applied. This is a very dense material that perfectly absorbs water, which means that it can be used for various thick-layer work. What does it mean? Serpyanka is best used in situations where the thickness of the putty exceeds 1 mm.
What is a sickle used for?
This material is used for overlay on:
- Joints of hardboard, particleboard, drywall and much more.
- Seams, corners and cracks on plaster as well as concrete surfaces.
- Contact areas of windows and doors with walls.
- For the implementation of continuous reinforcement of ceilings.
Methods for gluing sickle and radish
For all this, you can use both a serpyanka and a radish. How do they differ from each other? Serpyanka is a thicker net, and the radish is a little thinner. There are two ways to use them.
First: apply a layer of putty. Then attach a serpyanka (or radish) to it. Then apply another layer of putty.
Second: apply a sickle (or radish) to any surface. Apply putty.
It is impossible to say exactly which of these methods is preferable. People resort to both of these options, and the result is always pleasing. Tape Serpyanka never fails.
Glass cloth self-adhesive serpyanka in the form of a grid
Used for overlay on:
- Contact areas of windows and doors with walls.
- Joints of hardboard, particleboard, drywall and much more.
- Plots adjoining walls to the ceiling.
- Slots on them.
The benefits of serpyanka
Many building compounds (putties, as well as plaster mortars) are distinguished by a strong alkaline environment. A seryanka contains a polyacrylate dispersion, which protects it from their aggressive properties. Agree, this is important. Outwardly, the sickle is similar to a grid, which means that oxygen cannot get under the tape, which would be extremely undesirable. In addition, irregularities and bubbles do not form on it. The mesh surface and non-setting, evenly plastered glue-based compound guarantee fast and high-quality work. And it is worth a lot. Moreover, the mesh of the sickle, even for beginners, seems easy to operate. Joints of sheets must be putty, as well as reinforced. For the last task, it is recommended to use a self-adhesive glass cloth or syrup made of lavsan. It should be noted that the first option has more advantages.
Sequencing Procedure
If the choice is stopped on a simple serpentine, then at the first stage it is necessary to close the seam with putty. Then you should put a sickle on it. Next - withstand the time so that the resulting layer freezes. Then putty should be applied again. And again, you need to let her freeze. The last step is sanding with a sandpaper.
Extremely simple action plan
Seryanka self-adhesive with one movement of the hand is applied to the drywall (this is actually very easy), and then putty is carried out.
This tape, in fact, is a grid. This means that the putty can easily go into the seam and fill it 100%. All this does not require any special skills. A sickle is applied, putty is made, then it all dries, and then sanded. The action plan is extremely simple.
Should I be afraid that the sickle will peel off over time?
When sticking a sickle, people usually think that something will happen to her over time, that she will lag behind the wall. Absolutely vain excitement. Glue holds the mesh only at the first stage. Further, when a person smears the putty, it penetrates both the seam and the holes of the sickle. It must be understood that thanks to it, the tape will be fixed, and the glue will cease to act. Serpyanka is a very reliable material, and there is no doubt about it.
When is it better to use lavsan?
And if you do not putty? In this case, it is not recommended to apply fiberglass tape - it is thick enough and it will be visible on the wall. In this situation, it is preferable to use lavsan. However, unfortunately, self-adhesive tapes on such a base do not produce. What does it mean? It will be necessary to glue it yourself on latex or polyvinyl acetate glue. The choice depends on how the wall is further processed. When buying glue, you should pay attention to its basis. It is very important. For example, polyvinyl acetate glue is made on the basis of water, and therefore it can not always be used. The bottom line is that the sheets of drywall are fixed to the crate, usually with screws. What happens next? The glue comes into contact with the screw head and the corrosion process starts, after which dark rusty spots appear on the surface.
Summing up, we can say that the sickle is a grid, simply indispensable for many types of work. She has proven herself and is in great demand.