British Gypsum Thistle Bonding Coat Plaster
Ideal Base Coat for smooth and low suction backgrounds
£12.54 (£15.05 inc VAT)
Product Code: BGP-BCPEstimated delivery in 3-5 working days
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Brand
British Gypsum Thistle Bonding Coat Plaster
• Application Thickness
Apply at a maximum thickness of 11mm for walls and 8mm for ceilings.
• Setting Time
Approx. 1.5 - 2 hours
• Coverage
A 25kg bag covers about 2.75 m²
• Thermal Resistance
0.028 m²K/W
• Effect of Moisture
Should not be exposed to moisture repeated
• Effect of Temperature
Not suitable for plastering onto frozen backgrounds; should not be exposed to temperatures above 49° once set and dry
• Mixing
Add to clean water using clean mixing equipment; suitable for hand or mechanical mixing
• Working Time
Maximum 80 minutes
• Storage
Store inside on a flat, stable surface away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight
British Gypsum Thistle Bonding Coat is designed for smooth and low suction backgrounds, providing a reliable base for finishing plasters. Its lightweight composition ensures easy application and excellent adhesion, making it ideal for a variety of surfaces including concrete or plasterboard.
• Versatile Application
Suitable for smooth and low suction backgrounds such as concrete, plasterboard, and painted surfaces.
• Quick Setting
Sets in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing for excellent adhesion.
• Strong Adhesion
Provides a reliable base for finishing plasters, ensuring excellent adhesion.
• Fire Resistant
Classified as A1 for reaction to fire.
• EN 13279-1:2008
This standard covers gypsum binders and gypsum plasters, defining their requirements
• Type B4/20/2 and C3/20
These certifications pertain to a lightweight gypsum building plaster.
What is Thistle Bonding Coat used for? It’s a backing plaster designed for smooth or low-suction backgrounds like concrete, plasterboard, and engineering bricks.
Can you tile directly on Thistle Bonding Coat? It’s generally recommended to apply a finishing plaster over Thistle BondingCoat before tiling.
What is the setting time for Thistle Bonding Coat? The setting time is approximately 2 hours.
What is the recommended thickness for application? The plaster should be applied at a thickness of 11 mm.
What are the temperature requirements for applying Thistle Bonding Coat? It should be applied to backgrounds where the temperature will remain at 2°C or above until dry.
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