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25KG MULTI FINISH

25KG MULTI FINISH

Product Code: 097007

Description

British Gypsum Thistle MultiFinish Plaster 25kg Bag: The Universal Finishing Plaster

British Gypsum Thistle MultiFinish Plaster is the market-leading, all-purpose gypsum-based finish plaster, supplied in a convenient 25kg bag. It's meticulously formulated to provide a smooth, high-quality, and durable surface on a vast array of common backgrounds, making it the go-to choice for plasterers across the UK. Whether you're working on new builds, renovations, or simply patching existing walls, MultiFinish offers excellent workability and a consistent, high-standard finish ready for decoration.

Features

  • Universal Finishing Plaster: Designed for application over a wide spectrum of common internal backgrounds, making it incredibly versatile. This includes:
    • Gypsum plasterboards (all types, including standard, sound, fire, and moisture resistant - with appropriate priming for MR boards).
    • Gypsum-based undercoat plasters (e.g., Thistle HardWall, Thistle Browning, Thistle UniBond).
    • Cement-based undercoat plasters (e.g., sand and cement renders - often requiring suction control with Thistle GypPrime).
    • Sufficiently flat concrete.
    • Previously painted or tiled surfaces (after proper preparation, cleaning, and application of a bonding agent like Thistle Bond-it if required).
  • Smooth, High-Quality Finish: Dries to an exceptionally smooth, inert surface, providing an ideal base for paint, wallpaper, or other decorative finishes. It eliminates the need for extensive sanding if applied correctly.
  • Excellent Workability: Formulated to offer superb plasticity and workability, allowing plasterers to achieve a high-quality finish with ease, even on larger areas. This contributes to faster application and a consistent result.
  • Reliable Setting Time: Provides a consistent setting time of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (90-120 minutes) which allows ample working time for application and troweling to a flat, smooth surface.
  • Good Coverage: A 25kg bag typically covers approximately 10m² when applied at the recommended 2mm thickness, making it an efficient material for most projects.
  • Pre-Mixed Gypsum Plaster: A retarded hemihydrate, pre-mixed gypsum plaster that requires only the addition of clean water, ensuring consistency and ease of preparation on site.
  • Durable & Impact Resistant: Once set and dry, it provides a hard-wearing surface that is resistant to minor knocks and abrasions.
  • Enhanced Acoustic Performance: Can contribute to improved sound insulation when applied to plasterboard systems, potentially adding up to 2dB to the acoustic rating of certain partitions.
  • Versatile for Repairs & Patching: Its flexibility and fine finish make it an ideal choice for small repair jobs and patching existing plastered surfaces.
  • 25kg Bag Size: A standard and convenient size for transport, mixing, and coverage for typical plastering jobs.

Applications

Thistle MultiFinish is indispensable for achieving high-quality internal finishes:

  • Skimming Plasterboard: The most common application, providing a smooth decorative finish over new or existing plasterboard walls and ceilings.
  • Finishing Undercoat Plasters: The final coat over gypsum-based undercoats like HardWall or Bonding Coat.
  • Reskimming & Renovation: Over-plastering existing sound plaster surfaces (after preparation), often transforming old, tired walls.
  • Patching & Repairs: For seamless repairs to damaged plasterwork.
  • Ceiling Finishes: Creating smooth, uniform ceilings.
  • Preparing for Decoration: Provides the ideal surface for painting, wallpapering, or applying other decorative finishes.

Standards & Compliance

British Gypsum Thistle MultiFinish is manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring performance and safety:

  • CE Marking: Conforms to the essential health, safety, and environmental protection requirements of all applicable European directives.
  • BS EN 13279-1:2008, Type B1/20/2: Complies with the European standard for gypsum binders and gypsum plasters, indicating its strength, initial setting time (>20 minutes), and compressive strength (>=2.0 N/mm²).
  • Reaction to Fire Classification: Classified as A1 (non-combustible) in accordance with EN 13501-1.
  • Responsible Sourcing: Certified to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) achieving an 'Excellent' rating.