Materials for working with polymer gypsum - impregnants, varnishes, retarders

Working with polymer gypsum is even more efficient and enjoyable when using professional materials for its development. Depending on the purpose of the mould or architectural element to be made and the polymeric gypsumThe work on which we work requires impregnants, varnishes or retarders. Materials for working with polymer gypsum enhance some of its properties or give it additional characteristics.

Impregnations for polymeric gypsum, varnishes and retarders

Before working with polymer gypsum, the material must be properly prepared. It will be helpful to have a special stirrer for polymer gypsum - The paddles are designed to reduce aeration of the gypsum during mixing. The mixer can also be used to work with resins and silicones.

In order to extend the setting time of the polymer gypsum, we use a retarder. Depending on how much time we need to gain, we can add it to the dry part of the gypsum in proportions ranging from 1% to a maximum of 5% by weight of gypsum. With 1% of gypsum by weight, the retarder extends the plasticity of the gypsum to about 50 minutes, while 2% of retarder extends the plasticity to about 70 minutes.

Reinforcing fabric for polymer plaster allows heavier and more durable parts to be cast - the walls can be up to 3 mm thick. The triaxial weave reinforcing fabric inside the gypsum casting is a kind of scaffolding that further strengthens the entire structure. It is a polymer gypsum material that is particularly recommended for the manufacture of usable components subject to frequent mechanical impact.

Materials for working with polymer gypsum for surface protection

Impregnation for polymeric gypsum is a product that primarily imparts water-repellent properties to the surface on which it is applied. In addition, we offer two types of impregnates glosstone gives a shiny effect and also provides a protective barrier against UV rays, the second impregnation does not cause any shine or change in the structure of the treated surface.

Another material to work with polymer gypsum is varnish. Its main function is to protect the surface, which becomes more resistant to scrubbing but absorbs water and various types of dirt. The protected surface polymer gypsum varnish It also becomes resistant to UV rays and other atmospheric and chemical agents, and is much easier to clean. The product also brings out the depth of the colours, which is a particularly appreciated feature when using dyes for polymer gypsum with intense colours.

Other materials for working with polymer plaster

Moulding silicone is a product for preparing casting moulds by hand. In our shop there are ready-made silicone mouldsHowever, if you want to make your own design, the work has to start with preparing your own original mould - silicone will be essential.

All of the polymer gypsum working materials we offer are of the highest quality, facilitating the making of casts and their protection and further enhancing the performance of gypsum casts. We invite you to get acquainted with our assortment, and if you have any questions, please contact us - we will be happy to share our knowledge and suggest the best solution for you.