Thistle Bonding 60 Installation Instructions

Our guidance below shows the recommended way to apply Thistle Bonding 60. All times stated are approximate.

Cut repair time for damaged walls with a patching plaster that sets in just 60 minutes.

Installation Guidance

0 mins

  • Add approx. 14 litres of clean water per 25kg bag to mixing bucket. Gradually add the plaster whilst mixing. Avoid excessive mechanical mixing
  • Apply layer 11mm (8mm on plasterboard & ceilings)

20 - 25 mins

  • Flatten off with appropriate tool for the size of the job (i.e. trowel or rule)

 

40 - 50 mins

  • Key surface by rubbing up with a devil float as the plaster firms up in preparation for finish coat application
  • Product is generally set around 60 mins dependent on background suction

60 mins

  • Product is generally set around 60 mins dependent on background suction

75 mins

  • Finish with a Thistle or ThistlePro finishing plaster

Times and processes are given as guidance. On site practice may vary. Finishing times are reduced by suction and extended by cold weather conditions.

Note: Thicknesses in excess of 11mm should be built up in a series of 8mm fully keyed coats (subject to background suitability). A new mix of plaster should be used for each new layer which can be applied after the previous coat has firmed up.

For certain backgrounds: Apply Thistle Bond-it before plastering (see Plaster Selector Guide for details on exact substrates).