Thistle GypPrime

This special primer modifies surfaces to help retain water and prevent adhesion failures when plastering onto very dry or high suction backgrounds.

This special primer modifies surfaces to help retain water and prevent adhesion failures when plastering onto very dry or high suction backgrounds.

Thistle GypPrime makes your job easier, giving you extra working time by reducing the suction base to prevent rapid drying.

It's easy to apply by roller, brush or spray, and is coloured yellow so you can see where you've treated. When the primer is diluted, it can cover up to 600 square metres. However, you can also apply it neat to correct extremely dry surfaces

• Lengthens the working time of plasters on very high suction background by helping them retain water, and minimises potential for adhesion failure caused by rapid dry-out
• Yellow in colour - easy to avoid missing any areas
• Can be diluted - normally 1 part to 5 parts water provides adequate suction control, or can be used neat if necessary to control extremely severe suction
• One tub covers up to 600 sq.m (diluted 1:5) or 100 sq.m undiluted
• Easily applied by suitable roller, brush or spray Large container allows application directly from the tub
• Helps to consolidate dusty backgrounds

Thistle GypPrime: Effective Suction Control for Plastering

Thistle GypPrime is a specialised primer developed by British Gypsum to control suction on high-suction backgrounds before applying plaster. Ideal for creating an optimal base, Thistle GypPrime is particularly effective on surfaces like dry or porous backgrounds, ensuring even absorption and improving plaster adhesion.

Key Benefits of Thistle GypPrime

• Reduces Background Suction: Thistle GypPrime is designed to control the rate of absorption on highly porous surfaces, ensuring plaster sets evenly and remains workable.
• Enhances Plaster Adhesion: By reducing suction, Thistle GypPrime helps plaster adhere better, minimising cracking and creating a more durable finish.
• Versatile Application: It is suitable for a wide range of backgrounds, including masonry, concrete, and undercoat plasters.

How to Apply Thistle GypPrime

Proper application is key to achieving the best results with Thistle GypPrime. Follow these steps for effective use:

1. Surface Preparation: Ensure the background is clean, dry, and dust-free. Remove any loose debris to provide a smooth, ready surface.
2. Mixing: Stir Thistle GypPrime thoroughly before use. Dilute with water as required, with a maximum ratio of 1 part GypPrime to 5 parts water for high-suction surfaces.
3. Application: Apply Thistle GypPrime with a roller or brush, covering the surface evenly. Take care to protect adjacent areas from splashes.
4. Drying: Allow Thistle GypPrime to soak into the background and dry to a tacky finish before plastering.

Technical Specifications

Tips for Optimal Results

• Avoid Freezing: Store Thistle GypPrime in a cool, dry area, above freezing temperatures.
• Monitor Ambient Temperature: Keep the application area above 5°C to ensure proper adhesion and drying.
• Protect Surfaces: Ensure surrounding surfaces are protected to prevent splashes and stains.

Common Questions about Thistle GypPrime

Can I apply Thistle GypPrime on low-suction surfaces?

While Thistle GypPrime is most effective on high-suction surfaces, it can be used on other backgrounds if additional suction control is required. However, other primers may be better suited for non-porous surfaces.

What happens if I apply plaster before Thistle GypPrime is dry?

Applying plaster on a wet primer can result in uneven drying, which may impact adhesion and durability. Ensure that Thistle GypPrime is tacky or fully dry before proceeding with plaster application.

Conclusion

Thistle GypPrime is an essential product for plasterers working with high-suction backgrounds. By effectively managing absorption, it improves plaster adhesion, prevents issues like cracking, and contributes to a more professional and durable finish. For more tips on plastering techniques and products, visit the British Gypsum website or explore other resources on plasteringfx.com.

Thistle Bond-it gives you better plaster adhesion on smooth and low suction backgrounds.

Simply apply it by roller straight from the tub for a strong chemical key. It also includes aggregate particles for better mechanical bonding.

Thistle Bond-it gives you better plaster adhesion on smooth and low suction backgrounds.

Simply apply it by roller straight from the tub for a strong chemical key. It also includes aggregate particles for better mechanical bonding.

The bonding agent is green so it's easy to see where you've treated, and it's quick to apply as you only need a single coat for the full effect.

Key facts

• No dilution - use straight from the tub
• Provides a strong chemical and mechanical key
• Green colour to see where you've treated
• Plaster as soon as dry
• Use on Thistle BondingCoat and MR plasterboards

PVA is a glue for binding and sealing construction materials

You can use the glue to prime rough-textured surfaces before plastering or painting, or as a general dust sealant on flaking paintwork and walls.

Everbuild's 506 Contractors PVA is a glue for binding and sealing construction materials. It can be added to mortar and screed to make the substance easier to shape. You can use the glue to prime rough-textured surfaces before plastering or painting, or as a general dust sealant on flaking paintwork and walls.

The glue pours well for its thickness and is easily diluted if you need a runnier consistency. Because it's designed to adhere to building surfaces like interior walls, it has a super-strong adhesion that works particularly well with wood, cork, paper and textiles.

• Multi-purpose bonding agent
• Adheres to most common surfaces
• Can be used as a primer as well as a sealer
• Can be painted over

If you're plastering, a good grip coat is essential and you won't go far wrong using this Febond blue grit plaster bonding agent.

If you're plastering, a good grip coat is essential and you won't go far wrong using this Febond blue grit plaster bonding agent. The fine aggregate means this high-performance primer gives an improved key when

If you’re plastering, a good grip coat is essential and you won’t go far wrong using this Febond blue grit plaster bonding agent. The fine aggregate means this high-performance primer gives an improved key when you’re working with smooth surfaces like concrete, ceramic tiles or painted/textured walls. When plastering, you’ll find it’s just the thing for a level, professional finish.

At 10 L, the heavy-duty bucket will be more than up to the job with less need to buy frequently. Plus, it’s wide enough to easily dip a paint roller or large brush in there. The bright blue colour will indicate coverage and consistency.

This Febond primer only requires a one-coat application so there’s no need to re-apply. It's also water-based, so you'll only need to allow it to dry for 24 hours before plastering. You'll find that with a coverage of approximately 4-5 m² per litre, you can get a lot of use out of this plaster bonding agent.

• This primer/sealer is a high performance plasterers’ gripcoat
• Fine aggregate which provides an improved key on smooth substrates
• Use on plaster, concrete, ceramic tiles and painted or textured surfaces
• One-coat application – coloured blue to indicate coverage
• Provides a coverage of approximately 4-5m² per litre
• Allow to dry thoroughly for a minimum of 24 hours before applying plaster
• Suitable for interior use only

Make your plastering tasks a breeze with this handy primer from Bostik. Specially designed to stabilise surfaces prior to applying new plaster

The primer is a useful shade of green, so you can see where you've already applied it. What's more, it contains 20% recycled materials – perfect for boosting your eco-credentials. It's versatile enough to use o

Bostik Plasterer's Stabilising Primer with Plasprime® Technology (formerly known as Cementone Plasterer’s Stabilising Primer) has been specially developed for the plastering professional. It primes and stabilises most interior surfaces, including previously plastered walls, prior to the application of new plaster. Bostik Plasterer's Stabilising Primer is green in colour for easy application and contains 20% recycled material. It can be applied over porous and non-porous areas to give a surface that dries evenly giving excellent adhesion and a faster, easier finish.

It has been specially developed for preparing old walls prior to re-skimming and can be applied over brick, blocks, concrete, plaster, plasterboard and render. It stabilises problem surfaces including: well adhered emulsion paint, wallpaper adhesive residues, old plaster/render, porous and non-porous surfaces.