Description
Specially formulated for use with jointing tapes in the first and second coat in a three coat plasterboard jointing system, Gyprock Base Coats are renowned for their quality and joint strength.
Product Overview
Base Coats are a setting type jointing compound that provides superior tape adhesion and joint strength. They are used for the first and second coat in a three coat jointing system, along with jointing tapes. Joints may be finished with any Gyprock topping or all-purpose compound and sanded smooth prior to decoration. Base Coats are available in powder form and are mixed with water to a workable paste. Four different options are available in the Base Coat range, each with a defined setting time for varying applications:
- Base Coat 20 - 20 min. working life for smaller projects and patching
- Base Coat 45 - 45 min. working life for medium projects
- Base Coat 60 - 60 min. working life for medium - large projects
- Base Coat 90 - 90 min working life for larger projects
Typical Applications
Gyprock Base Coat is typically used for the first and second coat in a three coat jointing system in residential and commercial walls and ceilings. These coats are used to bed in the jointing tape before applying a topping coat. Base Coat 20 is designed for hand application while the other variants can be applied with hand tools, mud boxes, automatic tapers and other machine tools.
Product Options
Gyprock Base Coats have a shelf life of 1 year from date of manufacture. They are available in the following sizes:
| Base Coat 20 |
10kg |
| Base Coat 45 |
10kg, 20kg |
| Base Coat 60 |
20kg
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| Base Coat 90 |
20kg |
| Coverage |
Approx 16kg/100m2
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Specific gravity (H20=1) |
2.3-2.4 |
| VOC content (as specified by GBCA) |
2g/L as VOC content per material |
