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bonding is a undercoat plaster for low suction background like concrete. hardwall has high impact resistance and is quicker drying.
Is Hardwall the same as bonding?
Hardwall- it is a gypsum based undercoat plaster used for more absorbent surfaces (mostly on masonry) than bonding. It offers a higher impact resistance and quicker drying. Higher than normal resistance to efflorescence and gives a durable base for the application of decorative finishes.
What is Hardwall used for?
Thistle Hardwall is a gypsum undercoat plaster for use on most masonry. With a final coat of Thistle Multi-Finish, it provides a smooth, inert, high quality surface to internal walls.
How long before you can skim over bonding?
Bonding about 2-3 hours, but some do leave it to following day before skimming depends on size of area. The 3-4 days is a guide, the colour of the plaster will tell you when it’s dry enough to paint. Need to leave decent time between paint coats, for each to throughly dry before applying the next one.
Whats better Hardwall or bonding?
Bonding can be applied to really dense concrete blocks or engineering bricks and even concrete itself. These surfaces are where you would use bonding plaster as a scratch coat. Hardwall Plaster: Hardwall is similar to Browning except that it offers a higher impact resistance and quicker drying surface.
Does Hardwall go off?
Kitchy said: Mate hardwall goes off quick in the best of times is it really worth it in using 2 bags!Mar 3, 2016
How thick should bonding plaster be?
How thick should a bonding coat be? Floating coats should be applied at a thickness of 8mm, up to a total plaster thickness of 25mm, and wire- scratched between each coat. The final floating coat should be ruled to an even surface and lightly scratched to form a key for Thistle Multi-Finish.
Can I use Hardwall instead of bonding?
Hardwall is for block and brick, i also use it for filling in chases. If you want to use hardwall for low suction backgrounds such as a artex ceiling i would use a bonding agent such as bond-it or wicks plaster bonding agent rather that pva, That is what i do anyway.
Should you PVA before dot and dab?
I would dilute pva with water, about 4-1 and roller it on as its quicker, when dry it will be hard and wont be sandy at all. Ideal for dot and dab.
How long does bonding take to dry?
Bonding about 2-3 hours, but some do leave it to following day before skimming depends on size of area. The 3-4 days is a guide, the colour of the plaster will tell you when it’s dry enough to paint. Need to leave decent time between paint coats, for each to throughly dry before applying the next one.
Which plaster is best for walls?
Cement plaster is the best bet when it comes to plastering exterior walls because it is moisture-resistant and will protect the wall against climate changes as well as environmental pollution. Moreover the durability factor in cement plaster makes it the ideal choice for internal plastering too.
Can you plaster straight onto Hardwall?
You can plaster directly over hardwall the day after. As Wine~o said, pva either day before or prior to skimming. Try not to over saturate the hardwall as it will blister. Blue Grit will give a much longer workable time.
How long before plastering should I PVA?
Nojob Smallenuf New Member. Not a plastering expert but I think the routine is to apply 1 coat of PVA and allow to dry fully i.e. 24 hrs., and then apply second coat of PVA maybe 1 hour or so prior to application of plaster. The second coat should be tacky rather than dry.
Can you second coat plaster the next day?
Can you second coat plaster the next day? Yes you can plaster over it again. Give the original dried out plaster a coat of PVA to seal it,, let it dry,, say overnight, then tomorrow or whenever, PVA it again, then plaster onto it right away while it’s wet/tacky.
Why is my bonding plaster cracking?
1-Reasons of plaster cracking or De-bonding Evaporation if the wall is not protected from sun and wind which can cause map cracking or dry shrinkage cracks. Suction into the walls if the blocks are absorbent and they have not been dampened which might cause drying shrinkage cracks. Bad or badly applied rush coat.
How much does a bag of Hardwall coverage?
Thistle HardWall
| Order Code | Nominal bag weight (kg) | Approx coverage (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| 06110/3 | 25 | 3.0 |
What can I use instead of bonding?
What is another word for bonding?
| adherence | adhesion |
|---|---|
| stickiness | linkage |
| bond | hold |
| sticking power | unity |
| solidarity | togetherness |
Can you use bonding to dot and dab?
The dot and dab plasterboard method is also known as drylining, and involves directly bonding plasterboard to flat and secure walls that have a key, such as masonry and blockwork. It also means you can finish and decorate walls straight away.
Do I need to PVA before bonding coat?
If, however, the bonding cost is pretty smooth and hasn’t got a good ‘key’ for a finishing coat to adhere to then there’s no harm in putting PVA on. You won’t need to re-moisten it before the finishing coat as long as it’s tacky, if it’s not then put another coat of 50/50 PVA/water on.
Can I use bonding plaster to fill holes?
Bonding coat can fill large holes/chunks. It’s all in the mix – your looking for a whipped cream consistency. I find it makes it very easy to apply. Slap it on and leave it rough, don’t try to finish it when it’s just been applied.
Is SBR better than PVA?
One key difference is that, whereas PVA remains water soluble after drying, once dry SBR is not. Consequently, the SBR bonding agent is more suitable for situations where damp might be a factor, such as external finishes, shower areas and swimming pools, as well as in sand or cement screeds and renders.
