Asian Paints Trucare Knifing Paste Filler

Asian Paints Trucare Knifing Paste Filler

Asian Paints Trucare Knifing Paste Filler is a high-quality, water-based paste specifically formulated for surface preparation before painting. Unlike traditional powder-based putties that require mixing, this is a ready-to-use product, making it convenient for both professional painters and DIY users. It acts as a spot-filler for significant imperfections that a regular wall putty might not be able to level effectively in a single application.

Key Features & Benefits

• Ready to Use: Comes in a pre-mixed paste form, eliminating the hassle of mixing and ensuring consistent quality.
• Excellent Filling Properties: Specially designed to fill deep dents, cracks, holes, and joints up to 3 mm in a single coat. For deeper imperfections, it can be applied in successive layers.
• Smooth Finish: Dries to a very smooth and level surface, which is easy to sand down, creating a perfect canvas for the topcoat of paint.
• Strong Adhesion: It has excellent adhesion to a variety of primed interior surfaces, including plaster, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Low Shrinkage: The formula is designed to minimize shrinkage upon drying, which means the filled area will not sink or crack over time.
• Fast Drying: It dries relatively quickly, allowing the painting process to proceed without long delays. The surface is typically ready for sanding in 4-6 hours.
• Water-Based: Being water-based, it is low in odour and environmentally friendly. Tools and hands can be cleaned easily with water.

Primary Applications

This product is ideal for:

• Filling Cracks & Holes: Perfect for repairing nail holes, screw holes, and minor cracks in walls before painting.
• Levelling Dents: Effectively smoothens out deep dents and imperfections on walls or wooden furniture.
• Smoothing Undulations: Used to level out uneven plastered surfaces that cannot be corrected by wall putty alone.
• Preparing Wood Surfaces: Can be used to fill grains, cracks, and dents in wooden doors, windows, and furniture before applying primer and paint.

How to Use

1. Surface Preparation: Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from dust, grease, and loose particles. The surface must be primed with an appropriate primer (e.g., Asian Paints Trucare Interior Wall Primer) before application.
2. Application: Using a clean putty knife or spatula, apply a thin, even layer of the Trucare Knifing Paste Filler over the imperfection. Press firmly to ensure the paste fills the void completely.
3. Drying: Allow the filler to dry for 4-6 hours. For deeper dents (>3 mm), apply a second coat after the first has dried completely.
4. Sanding: Once fully dry, sand the surface gently with fine-grit sandpaper (like #180 or #320) to achieve a perfectly smooth and level finish.
5. Final Step: Wipe the surface clean to remove sanding dust before applying the next coat of primer or the final paint.

Limitations

• It is intended for interior use only and is not suitable for exterior surfaces or areas with continuous water exposure.
• It must be applied on a primed surface for best adhesion and performance.