Dry Putty 101

Dry Putty 101
Cement based, high quality, polymer modified, one component, ready mixed
putty for smoothing internal and external surfaces prior to painting and coating
applications.
Characteristics
• Easy to use and apply. Only requires the
addition of water on site for ease of use.
• Raw materials are selected according to the

highest quality control standards.
• Exact mixing ratios and homogeneity of
Description the blend, due to factory fully computerized
Dry Putty 101 is cement based, high quality, ready production process.
mixed, polymer modified, one component putty in • Excellent mixing and workability characteristics.
powder form. Dry Putty 101 requires the addition • Excellent water retention characteristics
of water on site. helps minimizing pre-wetting and water
Dry Putty 101 is ideal for smoothing internal and curing.
external cement base plastered walls and ceilings • Compatible with most types of paints &
and fair face concrete prior to painting and coating coatings such as water based emulsion, oil
applications. Dry Putty 101 can also be used for enamel based, epoxy, polyurethane and
patching of pre-cast concrete products. Dry Putty cement based coatings.
101 has excellent adhesion and long term crack
resistance even at extreme weather conditions. • Water resistance. Prevents paints from
flaking even if the walls are damp.
Dry Putty 101 provides protective base for the
interior and exterior paints and helps in reducing • Can be applied at thickness from 0.2 mm up
the frequency of repainting. to 4 mm per layer without cracks (maximum
two coats per day).
Dry Putty 101 is specially formulated to provide
smooth, water resistance putty when applied • Excellent bonding characteristics to plastered
manually by putty knife / spatula. Also, Dry Putty substrates and fair face concrete.
101 can be applied by spraying machine to • Breathable, allows the substrate to breath
increase productivity. In this case Dry Putty 101 without de-lamination.
will give rough finish surface.
• Excellent resistance to extreme weather
conditions and ambient temperatures
Composition
variation from - 20º C to + 70ºC.
Dry Putty 101 is manufactured from carefully
• More economic than acrylic base putties as
selected raw materials which include a blend of
there is no need of primer coat without de-
special high strength hydraulic binders, selected
lamination.
well graded micronized fillers and special additives
to enhance workability, water retention, adhesion
Technical Data
and smoothing characteristics.
Base Portland cement,
Standards graded clean silica
Dry Putty 101 is formulated to comply with DIN sand, and selected
18550 standard. additives.
Available Colors Gray and White.
Dry Putty 101
Compressive Strength >18 N/mm². • Add the required quantity of fresh cool,

clean water in one deep container. Then
Flexural Strength >5 N/mm².
add the contents of the bag gradually while
Bond Strength >0.55 N/mm². mixing till the mixture is uniform and free of

Shrinkage (mm/m) 2.04 @ 28 days lumps. For best results, use as little water as
possible. Keep mixing for 3 – 5 minutes to
Water Absorption, 24 H 0.5 ml (PML 518 Karsten
tube water droplet test) ensure proper mixing and good dispersion of
additives.
Packaging • Dry Putty 101 should be immediately applied

on the prepared surface while the mortar is
Dry Putty 101 is available in 5 , 11.5 and 30
Kg bags. fresh and workable. In case of delay, do not
add additional water. Remix till the mortar is
Mix Proportions workable again.
Approx. 2 ± 0.1 litres of water / 5 kg bags. • Apply Dry Putty 101 to the prepared surface
Approx. 4.5 ± 0.1 litres of water / 11.5 kg bags. by conventional hand application technique
Approx. 12 ± 0.1 litres of water / 30 kg bags using putty knife / spatula.
Coverage • Dry Putty 101 can also be applied using
0.5 – 0.75 kg/m² (smooth finish with hand spraying machine followed by smoothing
applications). to desired surface texture. In this case the
2 – 2.5 kg/m² (rough texture with spray quantity of mixing water may be increased till
application). flowable consistency will be achieved.
(Coverage rate may vary depending on surface
condition). • Leave the first layer to dry for at least 2 hours
prior to the application of the following layers.
Surface Preparation Pre-wet the first layer before applying the
Cement based walls and ceilings are the following layer.
recommended substrates that can be smoothed
• It is recommended to apply Dry Putty 101 at
with Dry Putty 101. Plastered substrates should be
2 layers minimum.
left to cure for at least 3 days prior to application of
Dry Putty 101. All substrates should be in a good • Smooth the surface using sand paper till the
and strong condition and free from any loose desired finish is achieved.
particles, dust, oil, grease or curing agents. If the
surface is dry and in hot weather, pre-wet prior to Storage
the application of Dry Putty 101 without leaving
Shelf life is 12 months from manufacturing
Application Precuders date, in a dry, covered storage area.
• The whole contents of the bag should be Health and Safety

mixed together with water in one container While using the product, gloves and goggles
using a hand drill equipped with mixing blade should be worn. Splashes to skin or eyes
or high shear stationary mixer. should be washed with clean water, in case of
• Partial small amounts may be mixed manually prolonged irritation, seek medical advice. For
with a spatula or other suitable hand mixing Further information, please refer to material
tools. safety data sheet.
Dry Putty 101
Our recommendations are based on extensive research as well as practical experience.

Results cannot be guaranteed where the actual application work is beyond our control.
Customers must carry out their own investigations and test the suitability of our materials for
their intended purposes. Kindly note that this data sheet supersedes any previous prints. For
any additional information, please consult our technical marketing department.
e-mail : contact@drymixegypt.com 3517666

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Packaging • Dry Putty 101 should be immediately applied

• The whole contents of the bag should be Health and Safety

Our recommendations are based on extensive research as well as practical experience.

e-mail : contact@drymixegypt.com 3517666

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