How to apply wall putty on painted wall?

There were a few damaged areas on my walls that needed repair, and I decided that I would cover them up using wall putty. But the wall was painted, and I wasn’t sure whether I could use wall putty over that. I called my uncle, who is an expert at these things, and I asked him how to apply wall putty on painted wall. 

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My uncle told me that I couldn’t apply wall putty over paint. He said that if I apply it over the paint, it won't last for long, and it will peel off in 1 or 2 years. 

He also said that I needed to remove the paint by using a paint remover or just scrap it down. After that, I can apply the wall putty or I could use wall primer and then use the wall putty.

Following that, he also told me about the process of applying wall putty, which is similar to the process mentioned by Mr. parvinder in details. 

And that’s about. I hope this information about how to apply putty on painted wall has been of help to you. 

A decade ago putty was little in trend in our place so we painted our walls without doing putty. Last year we wanted to have smoother wall surfaces but were not sure can putty be applied on painted walls or not. We consulted with a painter and learned that it could be done. He share some more insights on this topic so let me highlight them here.

Can We Apply Putty on Painted Wall?

Yes, putty can be used on painted walls to fix little cracks or holes. You just need to make sure the wall is clean and dry before you apply it for the best results.

How to Apply Putty on Painted Wall?

Here is the simple process I learned from the painter in how can we do putty on already painted wall:

Cleaning the Surface: 

Start by cleaning the painted wall surfaces with a mild detergent and water to remove any dirt, dust, or grease and then allow the wall to dry completely before proceeding.

Application: 

Using a putty knife, apply a thin layer of putty to the cracks, holes, or imperfections on the painted wall. Make sure to smooth the putty evenly over the surface, ensuring it fills the gaps completely.

Finishing: 

Once the putty dries, it usually does within a few hours, sand the patched areas gently with fine-grit sandpaper to create a smooth finish that blends seamlessly with the surrounding paint.

This is the entire process that is followed. You can either do it yourself or hire professionals to execute the task.

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I use wall putty to fill the faults, cracks, and imperfections on the walls before painting. Wall Putty forms a strong bonding to the plastered or base concrete surfaces. That’s why, when applied over the interior or exterior walls of a house, wall putty helps create a smooth surface for a beautiful paint finish. Before I tell you how to apply wall putty on painted wall, let me share some of its advantages:

• It does not require much care.

• It helps prevent the paint from falling off.

• Wall putty can be used both inside and outside.

• The application of two coatings helps create a smoother surface to paint the walls, ensuring a perfect finishing look.

• Wall putty helps save the wall from patches due to its resistant property

• It helps increase the life of wall paint.

• I always wear a mask and gloves before applying wall putty for safety purposes.

• Then, I apply a layer of primer before applying wall putty for smooth finishing. I allow it to dry for some time.

• I want to tell you that it’s best if you apply the wall putty two times. I leave it to dry for four hours before I put on the second layer.

• After applying the second layer, I let it dry overnight to get the best results.

• Don’t forget to use sandpaper to make the surface smooth after successfully applying the wall putty.

• You should make sure the surface is dirt- and dust-free. You can even use a paint scraper or sandpaper to remove limescale and oil from the walls if needed.

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I hope now you know how to apply wall putty on painted walls.