Martin Spalenice, Head of Trade Sales at Okarno, looks at why roller fillers are an effective way of smoothing over existing walls and covering textured plaster.
Most refurbishment projects will have encountered their fair share of challenging walls and ceilings. Whether its hairline cracks, filling in gaps or smoothing over textured surfaces, fillers provide a really handy solution, creating a solid base for subsequent decorative work.
More recently, this task has been made even easier and quicker by fillers that can be applied using a roller, such as Dalapro Roll Nova. These products create a smooth, professional finish that is 30 – 40 per cent quicker to apply than other methods.
One of the key benefits of roller fillers is their versatility, meaning they can be used on a range of materials including plasterboard, concrete and even existing textured surfaces – much easier than trying to remove it.
Our roller filler has a drying time of just 8-hours on average. This aspect is particularly beneficial where construction projects are working to a tight deadline and need to maximise their time. For example, it can be applied last thing before you leave site in the late afternoon and be dry and ready the next morning. Once it has been rolled onto the surface it can be smoothed using a skimming blade and left to dry.
Ease of Application
Applying ready-mixed roller fillers is a straightforward process that requires minimal effort. The smooth, creamy texture makes it easy to spread evenly across the surface, ensuring a consistent finish. The grey colour of our roller filler makes it very easy to see where it has been applied, ensuring full coverage. It is simply rolled straight onto the wall. Each tub of our roller filler covers an area of 12m2 at 1mm thickness and there is a handy calculation tool on our website that lets you know how much you need.
It comes in a handy, pre-mixed 12-litre resealable tub that is available from merchants and stockists. Being supplied in re-sealable tubs creates a cost-effective solution because it can be stored for future use. It is always better to use premixed roller fillers that can be stored in this way because it is not only better for the environment – reduces the chances of mixing errors that may lead to material wastage – but means you always have the perfect consistency for application.
These kinds of roller fillers offer other environmental benefits too with Dalapro, which is made by a Saint Gobain company, using climate-neutral production as well as recycled packaging materials. The tub is also manufactured primarily from recycled plastic. Additionally, the product’s instructions provide guidance on the proper disposal of filler residues and empty containers, promoting responsible waste management practices.
Roller fillers are primarily designed for smoothing and prepping walls and ceilings, although this description covers a whole spectrum of applications. Here are a few examples:
Smoothing over textured surfaces
One of the key benefits of our roller filler is its ability to be used to smooth over existing textured surfaces. Applying several thin coats of the filler effectively covers and levels out the uneven surface, creating a smooth base for the final decorative treatment, saving a significant amount of time.
Targeted repairs
Roller fillers can be used for targeted repairs. Whether it’s filling in nail pops, repairing cracks or addressing other minor surface imperfections, they can help to restore a smooth, uniform appearance.
Smoothing concrete block walls
While roller fillers are primarily designed for use on plaster and plasterboard surfaces, they can be effectively applied to concrete. This makes it a versatile option for a range of projects from new builds to industrial or commercial spaces.
Larger cracks and gaps
For more substantial gaps and cracks, roller fillers can be used in conjunction with scrim tape or joint tape to provide a reinforced and durable fill. This approach helps to avoid future cracking and ensures a long-lasting, stable surface for your decorative finishes.
The way forward
Repairing damaged walls and ceilings can often be a daunting task, fraught with challenges such as uneven surfaces, unsightly cracks and stubborn blemishes, all whilst, like most projects, you’re up against the clock. However, the emergence of roller fillers has transformed these tasks, providing a streamlined and efficient solution that delivers results, quickly.
For more information on Dalapro, visit www.okarno.com.
