Ready to Roll Skimcoat Plaster: Product Information

The Ready To Roll Skimcoat Plaster is designed for DIY enthusiasts, who wish to plaster their own interior walls or ceilings. The plaster is designed for interior use only. It provides a coating to interior plasterboard walls and when smoothed out with a spreader leaves a level finish ready for painting.

The method of applying the plaster is simple. The user rolls on the plaster with a standard high density roller from the bucket and provides a smooth finish with the spreader. It is fast drying and virtually non drip.

Preparation
It is extremely important that the proper preparation is completed on the area to be plastered. All surfaces must be dust free. The surface should be smooth and all holes filled to a level finish with the wall. All wallpaper must be removed and the surface clear of all fragments, nails and pins or any other items that will impact the application such as adhesives left from tiles etc. Place appropriate cover over the floor and furniture. Ensure taping and jointing is properly filled in and smoothed using a standard filler.

Storage
Ensure the lid is correctly sealed on the bucket. Store in a dry protected area away from heat sources, direct sunlight, solvents, and other chemicals. The shelf life of the product is approximately 18 months.

Architectural Specifications
Where new plasterboard is being applied please ensure the joints are conventionally taped and finished. Surface preparation should conform to standard specifications for wall board construction. Before applying the plaster a straight edge should be laid across the taped joints to ensure that they are flat

Coverage
Ready To Roll Skimcoat Plaster is a ready mixed compound that comes in three sizes, 2.5 litre, 7 litre and 10 litre plastic containers.

The 2.5 litre bucket is for covering a small area of approximately 10 square metres.
The 7 litre bucket is for covering a medium area up to approximately 30 square metres.
The 10 litre bucket is for covering an average sized room covering approx 40 square metres.

Note: This coverage is subject to how liberal or the thickness of the plaster applied. Coverage may vary.

Packaging

• 2.5 litre plastic bucket (4.6 kg)
• 7 litre plastic bucket (13 kg)
• 10 litre plastic bucket (18.5 kg)

Application Preparation
Place appropriate covering on the floor and furniture. Make sure the wall is clean and free from particles of debris. Ensure all holes and cracks are filled. You may use our Ready to Roll Filler compound which is easy to apply. Use heavy-duty sandpaper or a wire brush to help with cleaning and wall preparation. Paint on walls that is not cracked can be left.
Have Roller and spreader ready together with a basin of water (Hot or Cold) Have some cloths for wiping the spreader clean in water.

Directions for Use

Note: All holes and tape & joints should be filled and smoothed and dry before plastering. This should be your first task before using the roller.

1. Open lid
2. Stir plaster for 1 minute using a clean stick
3. . Dip roller into plaster and fully cover. The plaster is applied to the prepared surface by using the roller. The benefit of the roller is that it is fast and easy to apply to the wall/ceiling. It will cover a large area quickly.
4. Use the spreader to smooth the plaster after it has been applied with the roller. For best results, use the spreader at an angle of about 20 degrees from the surface in an even downward motion.
5. When the plaster has dried for approximately 1-2 hours, dip the wet and dry sponge sanding block in some water and gently sand away any irregularities that may occur during application.
6. It is recommended that you clean the excess plaster off the spreader by scraping it back into the bucket and cleaning the spreader using the bucket of water.
7. Use the spreader or paintbrush to cover the areas the roller cannot reach and level out with the spreader.
8. Repeat this process until the wall or ceiling is completed.
9. Leave for 24 hours and then the plaster board wall or ceiling should be ready for painting.
10. The plaster should then be covered with a neutral sealer or primer paint.

Fibertech accept no responsibility for poor workmanship or results of application of the plaster and we recommend that you read the instructions carefully before commencing application of Ready To Roll Skimcoat Plaster.

For more details on Ready to Roll Plaster and Applicator kit please visit http://www.fibertech.ie