What makes a good filler?

If you’re in the construction trade, you’ll understand the importance of investing in a high-quality filler solution. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that no tradesperson’s work bag is truly complete without one. However, with so many filler solutions on the market, it can often be difficult to decide what’s best for you and your work. In this blog, we cover the key things to look out for when making that decision and why our Painters Mate range ticks all the boxes.

First things first, it’s important to find a flexible solution, which can be used to complete various tasks. From filling gaps between skirting boards, to fixing surface damage around doorframes and walls, high-quality filler solutions can do it all. The most versatile solutions are acrylic, such as those in our Painters Mate range. Unlike alternative solutions, acrylic products don’t require sanding. In turn, this allows users to overpaint them in just an hour, improving on-site productivity rates.

That’s one reason why our relaunched Painters Mate Flexible Filler is a go-to product for every professional decorator. The solution provides the ideal finish for any application without the need for sanding. What’s more, the product’s formulation also includes a fungicide to resist mould growth, meaning tradespeople can rely on it to provide a long-lasting finish, with minimal maintenance concerns. It’s also available in a range of colours - including brown, white and magnolia - to suit different applications.

If you’re looking to progress work even faster, why not consider Painters Mate Ultra Fine Filler? The fast-drying compound delivers a supremely smooth finish and can be overpainted in just five minutes. Better still, the solution is suitable for use on most building materials, including wood, stone, concrete, metal and plastic.

As well as being versatile, reliable and fast, it’s also important to find filler products that limit on-site waste. By choosing the Painters Mate can make sure this is always the case. That’s because the high-performing solution is now available in foils, for use alongside our reusable ecoSEAL sleeve. Once empty, Painters Mate foils are eight times smaller than traditional sealant cartridges, while the ecoSEAL sleeve can be used an average of 75 times and then recycled at the end of its usable lifespan. This means less waste is sent to landfill, and can ultimately help to reduce disposal costs on larger projects.

So, if you’re in the market for a new filler solution and want to ensure that you’re getting a high-quality product, then look no further than the Painters Mate range. Combining leading performance with a modern sustainable design, the solution is allowing tradespeople to make quick, responsive repairs that stand the test of time.

Furthermore, look out for our current Painters Mate Flexible Filler packaging, which now features the contact details of our chosen charity – The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity (The Lighthouse Club). The Lighthouse Club provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the wider construction community and its families. The Lighthouse Club’s helpline is also featured on all other cartridge products in our Mate range, to raise awareness of the charity and its vital services.  

Take a closer look at the range here.