Bonding on plasterboard?

[andrewp]

Can I put bonding plaster straight onto plasterboard? I need to pack out an edge, but nothing over 3/4 inch thick though.

Also, what's the score about skimming over bonding? I assume I can do it the same day but at what point? As soon as it's hard?

Ta.

(you know, the more I write on this forum, the more I'm acutely aware of how sexual this all sounds. firm, hard, tight, length of tool, it's a chuffing mine field. :RpS_scared

 

[Arti]

Boom...........................:-0

 

[Runswithscissors]

ha ha ha ha - it is why most of the "spreads" do their job - all the innuendo!! LOL

BTW - I am watching Autumnwatch giggling to myself about their "Beaverwatch" section - trying not to let the kids notice - LOL

sorry - can't answer your questions - not my forte....

 

[andrewp]

constantly dipping in and out of a massive bucket all day, etc.

the list goes on.

 

[DannyMac]

it's a chuffing mine field. :RpS_scared

Are you from West Yorkcestershire?

 

[andrewp]

Essex mate.

Getting near loads-a-money territory.

 

[spunky]

Doubt it you ******* idiot

 

[andrewp]

oh here he is. do you get paid by the expletive?:RpS_confused:

 

[kemp]

Can I put bonding plaster straight onto plasterboard? I need to pack out an edge, but nothing over 3/4 inch thick though.

Also, what's the score about skimming over bonding? I assume I can do it the same day but at what point? As soon as it's hard?

Ta.

(you know, the more I write on this forum, the more I'm acutely aware of how sexual this all sounds. firm, hard, tight, length of tool, it's a chuffing mine field. :RpS_scared

yes and shouldnt u know the answer before even asking

 

[andrewp]

Cheers.

I'm not a plasterer, I'm a number cruncher who DIY's. Hence my asking.

Cheers again though,

 

[bubbles65]

Can I put bonding plaster straight onto plasterboard? I need to pack out an edge, but nothing over 3/4 inch thick though.

Also, what's the score about skimming over bonding? I assume I can do it the same day but at what point? As soon as it's hard?

Ta.

(you know, the more I write on this forum, the more I'm acutely aware of how sexual this all sounds. firm, hard, tight, length of tool, it's a chuffing mine field. :RpS_scared

Yes you can, bonding is ideal for plasterboards, wait until it's taken up and then devil float it, skim it the following day and before you skim it give it a scrape over with your trowel to take off the rough spots :RpS_thumbup:

 

[DannyMac]

I skim it while it's still soft in places, it all sets together.

 

[bubbles65]

I do myself Danny, but the bloke's a DIY'er :RpS_thumbup:

 

[Arti]

I skim it while it's still soft in places, it all sets together.

does it not blister when its still moist..

 

[DannyMac]

Yeah good point. Pva it, if you're leaving it overnight.

 

[DannyMac]

does it not blister when its still moist..

Yeah if you catch it too early.

 

[bubbles65]

does it not blister when its still moist..

I usually add a bit of finish to help it take up :RpS_thumbup:

(a couple of dash trowels)

 

[KevRM]

yes and shouldnt u know the answer before even asking

Kinds confusing, How many questions do you know the answer to before you've asked them?

 

[andrewp]

S'all good. I'll bond early and skim a after it's hardened the same day. If not, i'll PVA it or wet it down the following day and skim it then.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[JamieMac]

a drop of lime through the bonding should speed up the setting time.put your finish on just as the bonding is setting time it right and it polishes up good.just be carefull not to put ur finish on to soon it will blister like feck.

 

[kebab king]

Hand full of cement does the trick.

 

[andrewp]

Worked a treat. Just let the bonding harden and start to set and then laid some multi on.

Thanks for all the advice.