Showing posts with label Kaitei. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaitei. Show all posts

Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Secret Revealed: Use Less for More

While we tell people that one bag of Jwall (dry material) covers 35sq.ft., but there is a trick to work over this coverage. Wanna know how? See our Master Applicator - Uncle Tsu who's been applying Jwall and working with gypsum plaster moulding and ceilings for over 50 years.

1) Identify the wall area of which you are going to apply Jwall.
2) Use half the quantity of materials to apply onto the well-treated wall. (e.g. if your all area is 60sq.ft. then use half the material, in this case, 1 bag, and cover over the entire wall. It does not have to be a perfectly applied wall, but just to cover the white space.
3) Let the wall dry overnight and come back the next day.
4) A lot of time we cannot see the tiny voids with our naked eyes. So, mix the other bag of material, and smooth over the wall. You will find that it is much easier and smoother to apply this final coat of the wall.
5) When almost dry, smooth over the surface with a plastic trowel (if you are well-trained, stainless steel trowel is fine)

Make sure you start mixing Jwall with 80% of the recommended amount of water, mix well, then judge on the viscosity desired.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

February features Kaitei

With Kaitei, it feels almost like painting snowflakes onto the wall, and the textures just provide warmth to our heart. There are 12 juraku colors - earthy and greenish tones in this series.

Kaitei literally translates as Quick Comfy. Not only does it dry fast, it also provides very soothing ambiance to the room. Not only is it suitable for Japanese style architecture, it works perfect for contemporary interiors. This is one of the most lightweight series made of diatomite earth and also inexpensive.

You will be surprised that a 1kg material can cover an area of 36sq.ft. One of the main ingredients is lightweight flakes. Once the wall dries up, you will be surprised how a flat finishing can turn snowflake-like puffy texture when it is dry.

A quick note that it is also a healthy wall series. Try it and you will fall in love with it.