Toupret Plasterboard Joint Filler 3 Hour Jointing 15kg FGJ3H15GB

Toupret Plasterboard Joint Filler 3 Hour Jointing 15kg

MPN: FGJ3H15GB

Barcode: 3178310022498

Colour: White (when dry)

Weight: 15kg

Overview:

Toupret Plasterboard Joint Filler is a powder filler made for plasterboard jointing and patching, with a generous 3-hour working time. This gives you more time to work across multiple joints in fewer batches, making it a smart option for larger interior projects.

The filler bonds to gypsum plaster, plasterboard/drywall, and old painted surfaces without the need for priming or sealing first. It sets without shrinkage and sands back cleanly once cured.

Conforms to BS EN 13963 for jointing applications and carries a 12-month guarantee from the date of purchase when stored correctly in its original sealed packaging.

Key Features and Benefits

• 3-hour working time: Allows you to fill more joints per batch without the product setting prematurely.
• No shrinkage: Fills joints cleanly and stays flush with the surface as it dries.
• Adheres to painted surfaces: Bonds directly to old painted plasterboard without a primer coat.
• No priming required: Apply straight to gypsum plaster, plasterboard/drywall, or painted surfaces.
• Easy to sand: Sands back smoothly once set, leaving a clean finish ready for overcoating.
• Suitable for patching: Works well for small repairs and filling on plasterboard.
• Overcoat with any finish: Compatible with any type of filler, paint, or wall covering once dry.
• BS EN 13963 compliant: Meets the standard for jointing materials for gypsum boards.
• 12-month guarantee: Backed by a 12-month guarantee from purchase when stored away from moisture in its original packaging.
• Low VOC formulation: VOC content below 0.02%, making it appropriate for interior use with good ventilation.
• Powder format: Mix only what you need, lowering waste on site.
• Coverage: 1.1kg per m² per mm thickness, or approximately 250g per linear metre at joint width.

Typical Applications

• Plasterboard jointing: Filling and finishing taped joints between plasterboard sheets.
• Patching plasterboard: Repairing small holes, indentations, and surface damage on drywall.
• Filling over gypsum plaster: Suitable for filling cracks and gaps within existing gypsum plaster surfaces.
• Repairs to painted plasterboard: Bonds directly to old painted surfaces for patch repairs without priming.
• Internal wall preparation: Filling before painting or applying wall coverings in interior spaces.
• Multi-joint projects: The 3-hour open time makes it well-suited to projects covering several joints in one session.
• Pre-decoration surface prep: Achieves a smooth, paint-ready finish once sanded after full drying.

How to Use

• Preparation: Check the substrate is hard, clean, dry, and sound. Do not apply to damp, frozen, or bonded coatings, or over polystyrene. Do not apply in direct sunlight or on overheated surfaces. No priming or sealing is required before application.

• Mixing: Add 420ml of clean water per 1kg of powder (42% mixing rate). Mix until you have a smooth, lump-free paste. Only mix what you can use within the 3-hour working time.

• Application: Apply the mixed filler to the joint or repair area using a taping knife, putty knife, or trowel. Work the filler firmly into the joint and smooth off the surface. Apply a tape band for jointing applications if required, then apply a second coat of filler over the top.

• Second coat: Allow a minimum of 4 hours before applying a second coat. Build up to the required finish in thin layers rather than one heavy application.

• Sanding and overcoating: Allow the filler to dry fully - typically 24 hours - before sanding and overcoating with paint or wall coverings. Do not apply below +8°C or above +35°C, or at relative humidity above 70%.

• Tool cleaning: Once dry, product residue can be rubbed off tools without water. If cleaning wet, rinse tools with water immediately after use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How long does Toupret Joint Powder Filler take to dry before painting?
  The filler is ready to paint after approximately 24 hours under average conditions - 20°C temperature and 50% relative humidity. Thicker applications or cooler, more humid conditions will extend drying time.

• Can this joint filler be applied over painted plasterboard?
  Yes. The product bonds directly to old painted plasterboard surfaces without priming or sealing first. This makes it suitable for patch repairs in previously decorated rooms.

• What is the coverage rate for Toupret Plasterboard Joint Filler?
  Coverage is 1.1kg per m² at 1mm thickness, or approximately 250g per linear metre at a standard joint width. Actual coverage will vary depending on joint width and the number of coats applied.

• Does Toupret Joint Powder Filler shrink when drying?
  No. The product is formulated to set without shrinkage, keeping the filled joint flush with the surrounding surface as it dries. This reduces the demand for multiple fill and sand cycles.

• What standards does this plasterboard jointing filler meet?
  It conforms to BS EN 13963, which covers jointing materials for gypsum boards. It is also codified to EN 16566, and characterised to NFT 36 005 Family III Class 3.

Summary

Toupret Plasterboard Joint Filler (3 Hour) is an interior powder filler designed for plasterboard jointing and small patch repairs, delivering a practical 3-hour working time and a no-shrink formula that sets to a white, sandable finish. It bonds without priming to gypsum plaster, plasterboard, and painted surfaces, conforms to BS EN 13963, and carries a 12-month guarantee - available here in a 15kg bag.

"Always read the Toupret Plasterboard Joint Powder Filler (3 Hour) Technical Datasheet prior to first use to make sure that you have the correct information and product for your application."