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What Colour is thistle multi finish plaster?

What Colour is thistle multi finish plaster?

Specifications

Brand Thistle
Suitable surface Ceilings & walls
Model name/number 4680
Range MultiFinish
Colour group Pink

Why is there a shortage of multi finish plaster?

The multi finish plaster shortage was down to British Gypsum closing their production lines when they followed Covid-19 government guidelines. So naturally, multi finish plaster was going to be in demand. The few who could get hold of multi finish plaster were not using it to plaster with.

What is thistle multi finish used for?

Thistle MultiFinish is a gypsum finish plaster for use on a wide range of backgrounds. It provides a smooth, inert, high quality surface to internal walls and ceilings, and a durable base for the application of decorative finishes.

Is Thistle finishing plaster the same as multi finish?

Multi-Finish Plaster: Thistle multifinish is a top coat plaster which is suitable for a great finish on all the other surfaces. Board Finish: Board finish plaster is used on surfaces with low – medium suction. Plasterboard and Dry-Coat plaster will accept Board Finish well.

What is the shelf life of multi finish plaster?

What is the shelf life of plaster? Plaster can be stored 3-6 months if it is stored in a cool, dry place, protected from extreme heat and cold, direct sunlight and at a temperature above 45°F (7°C).

How long does thistle multi finish plaster take to dry?

generally it take 5-6 days. However this can all change. You can tell when the plaster is dry by watching the colour change. When the plaster has a uniformed pale pink complexion then you can firmly say it’s dried.

How long does plaster keep once opened?

How much will a bag of multi finish cover?

Well if you go by the spec a bag of Multi and Board finish will cover 10.25-75 m2 at a coverage of 2mm on Plaster board.

How long does it take for Multi finish plaster to dry?

Types of plaster

Type of Plaster Use Setting Time
Multi-finish Plaster Top coat for most backing surfaces 1.5 hours
Dry-coat Plaster Used for resurfacing areas with a new DPC 1.5 Hours
Tough-coat Plaster High strength under coat 1.5 Hours
Hardwall Plaster High impact under coat 1.5 – 2 Hours

Is board finish better than multi finish?

Board Finish is for low to medium suction whereas Multi-Finish is for nearly all variations of suction.

How much does a bag of multi finish plaster cover?

bags the coverage is 4-6 square metres per 25kg.

Is it OK to use out of date Multi-finish plaster?

You can use plaster that is a couple of months out of date because when it is bagged, they always add a margin of uncertainty to ensure that it is still useable up to the expiry date. This margin is usually 1-2 months after the expiry date.

What kind of plaster do you use with Thistle multifinish?

Thistle MultiFinish A versatile finish plaster for use on common backgrounds including undercoat plasters and plasterboard. Thistle MultiFinish is the most popular universal skim finish plaster for common backgrounds; it can be used as part of a two-coat plaster system or on plasterboard.

Is there British Gypsum Thistle multi skim finish plaster?

Been waiting for 5 months fir a couple of bags of multi finish plaster. Was shocked when i checked the website to see they had some in stock. However, when i got there it isn’t british gypsum thistle multi finish. It’s a multi skim finish in a black and orange bag.

What’s the average rating for Thistle finishing plaster?

Quality of Product, average rating value is 5 of 5. Value of Product, average rating value is 4 of 5. Ease of Use, average rating value is 5 of 5. ? Display a pop-up with information about Relevancy Sort.

When to use British Gypsum Thistle bonding coat?

This Thistle bonding coat from British Gypsum is a multi-coat plaster ideal for smooth and low suction backgrounds, including medium density blocks, dense blocks, plasterboard, painted or tiled surfaces and more. The plaster comes with a finer mix giving great workability and making it easier to apply.