Dry mix formulas combine cement or other binders, fillers or sand, polymer powder and cellulose ether in a dry blend. Here you will find the roles of each part for wall putty, tile adhesive and mortar, and how formulas are tested.
It is written for new manufacturers who want to understand how a dry formula is built. Exact percentages are set for your product through formulation consultancy.
We tune formulas with you for your raw materials, grade and climate, and support your lab trials and scale-up to plant batches. Trial batches and formula adjustment for wall putty and dry mix formulas are guided by the technical team of IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service).
Formula range for Putty & Dry Mix Formulas
The range below groups formulas by product type. Each formula page explains grades, raw material groups and quality targets.
Formula pages in this group cover: Wall putty, tile adhesive and cement paint formulas.
Product Types
Raw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for wall putty.
Read more →Putty & Dry Mix FormulasTile Adhesive FormulaRaw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for tile adhesive.
Read more →Putty & Dry Mix FormulasCement Paint FormulaRaw material groups, mixing sequence and quality targets for cement paint.
Read more →Applications of Putty & Dry Mix Formulas
These formulas serve different end uses, so the right one depends on surface, finish and price point.
Performance Grades
Grades differ in polymer level, cement grade and filler quality, and so in adhesion and workability.
Raw material groups for Putty & Dry Mix Formulas
Formulas in this group draw on the same raw material families. The quality and cost of these inputs set the quality and cost of the paint.
Raw material groups used in putty and dry mix formulas:
white cement or acrylic emulsion
fine calcium carbonate, dolomite, talc
retarder, dispersant
cement
graded sand
redispersible polymer powder
cellulose ether, accelerator or retarder
Quality targets for Putty & Dry Mix Formulas
Targets to meet in putty and dry mix formulas:
Quality Targets
- Smooth, easy-to-sand finish
- Good adhesion to the wall
- No shrinkage cracks
- Consistent whiteness
- Steady setting time
- Bond strength for the tile class
- Open time and adjustability
- Low slip
Cost Targets
Cost targets are met with the cement, filler and polymer balance. Polymer is a cost driver, so tune it to the grade.
Exact percentages are set with you, after we review your raw materials, grade and standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are wall putty and tile adhesive formulas like?
Both use cement, filler or sand, polymer powder and cellulose ether in different balances.
What is putty formulation?
It is the design of a recipe for wall putty.
What is a dry mix mortar formula?
It is a blend of cement, sand and additives for plaster, masonry or repair.
What are cement based dry mix recipes?
They combine cement, fillers or sand and additives, with ratios set by testing.
What is a dry mix formula polymer and cellulose ether system?
Polymer powder improves adhesion and flexibility. Cellulose ether holds water so the mix works and cures well.
What are dry mix mortar formulation basics?
Choose the binder, the aggregate and the additives, then test workability, adhesion and strength.
Can you help set the formula?
Yes. See formulation consultancy.
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