Weber-Vetonit Putties and Dry Mortars - 6 Tips for Choosing

We all know, or at least guess how responsible the process is. repairs. Even if a professional is taken for its implementation, the result will largely depend on the quality of the materials that were used in the process. Bad plaster mix or poor-quality glue will not be saved even by a specialist with golden hands. That is why it is better not to save on building materials, preferring the products of well-known and reputable companies. A striking example is the products of Weber, a leading manufacturer of dry mortar. You do not have to carefully examine the bags, look for hidden defects, require safety certificates or arrange other checks - you can be sure that all products are of high quality. The main problem of choice is to find the most suitable mixture, so we decided to create a small guide on brand products presented in the domestic market. So, which Weber-Vetonit mixture is better to choose in each case?

No. 1. What are the advantages of the company's products?

Weber is considered the largest manufacturer of dry mortar in Europe, as evidenced by the fact that for several years in a row the brand's products have been leading in terms of sales. The company was founded in 1900 and initially produced facade plasters at a Paris factory. In subsequent years, the range grew, sales markets expanded, but with the entry of the company into the Saint-Gobain group in 1996, real international success came to it. Today Weber-Vetonit dry mixes sold in 49 countries and manufactured in 180 factories.

In Russia, the brand has been officially introduced since 2006. The company opened 3 factories in the country, which ensured the availability of all products for the domestic buyer. What is the manufacturer so bribed customers around the world? The answer lies in several facts:

• the widest range of building mixtures, therefore, finding the composition suitable for specific conditions is not difficult;
• high quality all products, innovation and the use of modern equipment;
• all products undergo a mandatory and voluntary procedure security checks;
• product development based on customer needs.

Quality has already been checked by millions of customers around the world. The main thing is to find the most suitable product and not get lost in the existing offer.

No. 2. Plasters and putties Weber-Vetonit

Plaster manufacturer well suited for alignment of wall surfaces and the ceiling before subsequent puttying or decorative finishing. They are sold in the form of a dry mixture, which you just need to dilute with water - all instructions are given on the packaging. In the manufacturer's assortment, such compositions:

• gypsum white superelastic plasters Easy Gyps (only manual application) and Profi Gyps (manual and mechanized application), which are universal in application, but not suitable for rooms with a high level of humidity;
• gypsum white plaster Mech Gyps for manual and mechanized application, suitable for rooms with a relatively normal level of humidity;
• moisture resistant plaster TT40 is perfect for basic alignment of walls in bathrooms and other wet rooms, as well as for outdoor work;
• cement moisture resistant plaster TT is ideal when it is necessary to apply a thin layer of the composition;
• Facade Gray plaster - the company's new product, a cementitious elastic composition that is versatile in use, can be used when working in dry and wet rooms, as well as in the repair of facades. Is different high strength and vapor permeability.

Putties also available in the form of dry mixtures with the subsequent need to dissolve them with water:

• polymer putties Weber Vetonit LR + and Weber Vetonit LR + silk used to finish alignment of ceilings and walls before painting them or wallpapering. You can apply finished formulations to the surface without first primers. The basis may be concrete, drywallcement or gypsum plaster. LR + silk is a modified version of the mixture of the LR + series. The product is superplastic, allowing you to get perfectly even layers. In diluted form, the mixture is able to remain suitable for application for a long time, has a high level of whiteness and ease of use. You can read more about the differences in the compositions and get acquainted with the entire range of dry mixes of the company on the manufacturer's website;
• organic binder putty KR is suitable for dry rooms, can be applied manually and mechanically;
• polymer putty JS is a unique product that includes microfiber. It has high adhesion to various materials, crack resistance and forms a perfectly smooth surface. They can close the seams on the drywall and even the old painted surface. The composition of JS Plus allows you to create a textured decorative surface, possessing the same properties;
• VH and VH Gray compounds - gypsum putties with moisture resistant properties;
• Facade White - superwhite putty for indoor and outdoor use.

If you are in doubt about the choice, then convenient instructions and diagrams on the site mentioned above will help you make the right decision. To be sure of your choice, you can ask for advice from company employees.

No. 3. Floor mixes

Walls and ceilings are not the only surfaces that need perfect leveling, so Weber-Vetonit has a ton of solutions for preparing floor surfaces:

• floor levelers - cement-based mixtures that are suitable for quick alignment bases for subsequent decorative finishes. You can use leveling mixtures indoors with any level of humidity, as well as with "warm floor" systems. Products provide minimum consumption and excellent performance. You can choose from several different types of mixtures, which differ in the thickness of the leveling layer. Composition 4400, for example, you can not make a layer more than 30 mm, and composition 6000 can make a layer up to 250 mm;
• Self-leveling floors for residential and commercial premises. All formulations are suitable for use with "Warm floors"are distinguished by good spreadability, high speed of curing and low consumption. In the manufacturer's assortment there are mixes for bulk floors that can satisfy any needs. For example, quick hardening bulk floor Fast Level provides maximum speed and a wide range of thicknesses (3-60 mm). Mixture 4100 is different high strength, water resistant and crack resistance. There are also universal mixes and compositions fiber reinforced (Strong), which are optimally suited for wooden floors and other complex substrates. The company also produces a mixture for soundproof floors and a number of thin finishes;
• dry mixes for arranging the base and top coat in industrial and industrial premises. The compositions perfectly tolerate constant high loads, are characterized by wear resistance. Among other things, the assortment has decorative colored bulk floors.

We also note that the company produces auxiliary components for arranging bulk floors.

Number 4. Glues and grouts

Ceramic tile, one of the most popular finishing materials, has a mass of excellent performance, but without good glue they will all be nullified. Weber-Vetonit produces quality adhesives for tiles, mosaics, stone and porcelain tile. Dry glue mixture is enough just to shut the specified amount of water.

From the range of the manufacturer, you can pick up glue for any purpose:

• standard adhesives for internal and external works, differ in good adhesion to various bases;
• universal adhesives represented by compositions for mounting tiles, porcelain stoneware and stone on any foundation, suitable for use with "warm floors". Separately, it is worth noting white glue for mosaic, which provides not only excellent performance, but also high aesthetics;
• improved and special formulations - These are adhesives that have special properties and are suitable for use in difficult conditions. The manufacturer offers adhesives with improved frost resistance, as well as compositions that can be used in arrangement pools. There is also a composition that can be used with glass tiles.

For grouting the manufacturer also has suitable solutions. It is colored cement grouting, which are suitable for joints of different thicknesses, as well as two-component epoxy-based grouts that are perfect for further use in difficult conditions (high humidity, temperature changes).

No. 5. Dry mixes for front works

It is not in vain that Weber-Vetonit is considered the largest producer of dry building mixes - the company's product range covers all possible repair and construction works. For arrangement of facades The manufacturer has prepared a number of products:

• adhesive compounds for facade insulation systems, including for mounting polystyrene foam, mineral wool. There are compositions that allow you to work at low temperatures, as well as mixtures that simultaneously allow you to create a basic plaster reinforced layer. Separate compositions are suitable for thin-layer repair of already plastered surfaces;
• facade plasters and putties allow you to create a perfectly smooth and smooth surface, can be used in facade and interior works, allow you to create a layer with a thickness of up to 50 mm in one pass, is characterized by good adhesion to different types of surfaces;
• decorative plasters and putty - high-quality and easy-to-apply compositions that can transform the facade of a house, and can also be used in interior work. The assortment is represented by both ready-made compounds and dry mixes. The latter are made on the basis of cement, are characterized by frost resistance and vapor permeability, can be painted. There are formulations that can be applied at low temperatures.

No. 6. What else does the company offer?

The manufacturer's assortment can be described for a long time and can not be completely described, since it is constantly updated. The company also produces waterproofing cement mixturesas well as cement mixtures for concrete repair, dry concrete for mold fill, mixtures for the preparation of non-shrinking composition, mixtures for sealing interpanel seams. In addition, the manufacturer produces several types repair compoundsas well as preparations masonry mortars (including color compositions and compositions for work in the winter). Another area of ​​activity is refractory solutionsthat will be needed during the construction furnaces and fireplaces.

Finally, we note that the products of the manufacturer are of really high quality, otherwise it would not have become so popular, and the guarantee of an excellent result is what you need when you need to complete construction or repair work in good faith. A small savings on building materials can bring a disproportionately large disappointment in the near future and force to redo all the work, again spending money on the purchase of materials.