![]() ![]() Sometimes the thickness will be set for you – if you have a door lining in the wall, then the backing coat should finish flush with this lining. The thickness of backing coat will depend upon the wall you are working on. If the wall you’re plastering is flat and has no cables that need to be buried you may be able to apply a coat of 10mm or less. Therefore a skim coat should be sufficient.Īverage thickness of a backing coat is 10 to 12 mm thick. Previously Plastered Surfaces - for example – when the wallpaper has been removed in old houses the wall behind although flat may be in too poor a condition to apply paint. If for some reason the plasterboard is not flat then a backing coat of ‘Bonding Coat’ can be applied. Plasterboard walls - the plasterboard acts as the backing coat as it is totally flat. It is not designed to flatten, but is literally just a smoothing off coat. The skim coat is applied to the backing coat at a thickness of 2-3 mm. The skim (finish) coat is responsible for smoothness.Ī smooth finish is obtained by applying a skim coat of finish plaster. The purpose of the backing coat is to achieve a totally flat surface – it doesn’t matter how rough it is as long as it is flat. The backing coat is responsible for flatness. If right to left is stated then a left handed person will find it easier to reverse this to left to right). If you are left handed simply reverse them. The directions of application in this manual apply to people that are right handed. If after having a go something does not make sense or you just can’t seem to get the results you want then use the Help Section. The best approach is to have a go – this is sometimes the only way some aspects of this guide will make sense (see practice page). The first wall you plaster may take all day – but taking the time to ensure your technique is correct will mean your speed rapidly increases. This does not mean you will become a plasterer overnight but you should be able to plaster a wall to a professional standard. The method has been proven during training courses to be the most successful format for complete beginners to achieve a professional finish. Shelf Life: The Plast-O-Care has a shelf life of 1 year, if stored in the original packing.This plastering guide will take you through each stage of plastering. Packing: Available in 20 kg and 40 kg HDPE packing. Apply the paste on plaster / concrete surface with putty blade or spatula.Re-mix to obtain even consistency of paste.Mix thoroughly, and keep it for 5-10 minutes.Mix 350-390 ml of clean water to 1 kg of Plast-O-Care.If surface has pores, then treat the surface with SBR diluted 1.Dampen the concrete or plastered surface, before use.Clean the surface, and remove dust, dirt, oil, grease etc.It can be used on plasters, brick, RCC, or block work etc. This coating product is perfect for smooth even surfaces (walls & ceilings). It is a water-resistant plaster, practical in 1 to 2 mm thickness per coat. Having white color, it is based on white cement, well-chosen polymers & fillers. Available in powder form, it is easy to use. Our Plast-O-Care is an effective skim coat. ![]()
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