A finish coat for low to high suction backgrounds for wall locations comprising of 2mm ThistlePro DuraFinish.

When working with plaster finishes, it's essential to choose the right materials and processes to achieve outstanding results. For wall locations with low to high suction backgrounds, the use of a 2mm ThistlePro DuraFinish is recommended. This finish coat is designed to ensure a solid and durable smooth surface. It's crucial to engage with the design team or contractor on-site before applying the skim coat. This collaboration helps clarify the expectations for smooth finishes, including flatness and how they will interact with lighting in the space.

To achieve the desired finish quality, pre-treatment is an essential step. Before applying the finish coat, applying Thistle GypPrime as a pre-treatment ensures better adhesion and overall finish. Following the pre-treatment, the application of 2mm ThistlePro DuraFinish will provide a reliable surface. It’s crucial to ensure that the undercoat, while not specified here, meets necessary standards for an optimum finish.

British Gypsum offers a performance warranty through its SpecSure® system, guaranteeing that their proprietary systems will maintain performance throughout the building's lifetime. To benefit from this warranty, all components must be correctly specified and installed according to British Gypsum’s guidelines. Always keep the lines of communication open with the design team if any alterations to the specified materials are contemplated, as doing so will help maintain the required performance standards for the project.

Specification: PL0022

Finish Quality

Prior to applying skim coat, liaise with the design team/contractor on site to determine quality of smooth finish, flatness, and the design considerations for work and acceptance of smooth plaster finishes under aspects of lighting.

Products

Finish coat pre-treatment	Thistle GypPrime
Finish coat	2mm of ThistlePro DuraFinish
Undercoat	mm of

Other Requirements

SpecSure® system performance warranty confirms that British Gypsum proprietary systems will perform as specified for the lifetime of the building. The SpecSure® warranty requires that all components are specified in full and constructed in accordance with British Gypsum’s installation guidance. For more details see the British Gypsum website. Always check with the design team before making any changes to the chosen specification, ensuring appropriate substantiation is sought to confirm that the solution still meets all required project performances.