Jointing and filling plasterboard

[jen and mark]

Hi guys,

 

Could anyone recommend a good taping and filling product for plasterboard? I was thinking of using Gyproc joint filler and Gyproc Easi-Fill 60 however the knauf joint filler is half the price!

 

Any hints and tips would be gratefully received!

[nod]

Easi fill is no good for jointing 

and would work out expensive 

You need joint filler for the tape 

Then Gyprock joint cement for the next two coats 
Once mixed the joint cement will last for days if you cover the top of the bucket 

[jen and mark]

Cheers @nod. Just to confirm - Gyproc joint filler for the tape then 2 coats of Gyproc joint cement instead of 2 coats of Gyproc easi fill 60.

 

Is Gyproc a better finish - Knauf Premium Joint Cement seems much cheaper, but is it any good?

[Nickfromwales]

Easifill is a finisher. The bulk of the work, including bedding in the tapes, needs the joint filler   

Get that as flat and smooth as possible and use Easifill to complete, sanding and adding more as required.

Easifill goes off much quicker, so only mix up what you can use, making bigger mixes as you get used to using it / workable “open” time. 

[nod]

4 hours ago, jen and mark said:

Cheers @nod. Just to confirm - Gyproc joint filler for the tape then 2 coats of Gyproc joint cement instead of 2 coats of Gyproc easi fill 60.

 

Is Gyproc a better finish - Knauf Premium Joint Cement seems much cheaper, but is it any good?

Yes 

[JohnMo]

My house was done with Knauf, the guy doing it told me to buy that, as he had used everything else and liked that best.

[nod]

34 minutes ago, nod said:

Yes 

Sorry didn’t see the last bit 

Theres no difference between the two 

Like board finish and multi finish 

Personal preference 

[jen and mark]

When dry, what do you recommend for sealing the PB prior to painting? mist coat? PVA? expensive primer?

 

[Nickfromwales]

39 minutes ago, jen and mark said:

When dry, what do you recommend for sealing the PB prior to painting? mist coat? PVA? expensive primer?

 

None of those things!

High opacity Matt white emulsion, a couple of coats, and then sand that down to a finish.

[PeterW]

4 hours ago, jen and mark said:

When dry, what do you recommend for sealing the PB prior to painting? mist coat? PVA? expensive primer?

 

 Super Leytex paint - its what its designed for. 

[jen and mark]

Could you use Contract Matt Emulsion? Its half the price!