CSR Basecoats

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 anyGyprock 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.

Features and Benefits

• Subsequent coats can be applied on the same day
• Excellent tape adhesion
• Shelf life of one year from manufacture

• Suitable for the tape coat and second coat

• 3 defined options for various job uses

• Easy application with a range of tools

Physical & Chemical Properties

• VOC content (as specified by GBCA): <10-15g/L as VOC content per material

• Coverage: Approx 16kg/100m²

Downoad

• Product Data Sheet