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What jointing compound to use

  • 16-03-2017 4:40pm
    #1
    amsbam1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭


    I have just ripped off the tiles off the top half of my wall in my bathroom. I am now left with the plasterboard with a few indentations where the tiles and adhesive didn't come off easy. Could you recommend a jointing compound I could use to fill any of these minor indentations before I paint the plasterboard?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    Powder type Pollyfilla fills best, and is easy to sand.


  • #3
    amsbam1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭amsbam1


    aujopimur wrote: »
    Powder type Pollyfilla fills best, and is easy to sand.

    Do you think the powder form pollyfilla fills better than the ready mixed pollyfilla? In what way is it better? Thanks


  • #4
    TopTec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭TopTec


    It's better because you can choose the consistency, thicker or thinner, to match the job. Thicker for larger joints, thinner for smaller ones. Goes for tile adhesive and grout too.

    TT


  • #5
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    amsbam1 wrote: »
    Do you think the powder form pollyfilla fills better than the ready mixed pollyfilla? In what way is it better? Thanks
    Read my previous post.


  • #6
    amsbam1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭amsbam1


    TopTec wrote: »
    It's better because you can choose the consistency, thicker or thinner, to match the job. Thicker for larger joints, thinner for smaller ones. Goes for tile adhesive and grout too.

    TT

    Have you tried using Gyproc ProFin or Gyproc Joint Filler? I was going to use them until Pollyfilla was recommended.


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  • #7
    TopTec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭TopTec


    Are they joints you are filling? The products you mention are for dry lining. The polyfilla or other similar products will be fine, unless of course you have a spare tub of joint filler then you could try that. For a lovely flat finish go for a skim coat of plaster.

    TT


  • #8
    Steve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,584 ✭✭✭✭Steve


    amsbam1 wrote: »
    Have you tried using Gyproc ProFin or Gyproc Joint Filler? I was going to use them until Pollyfilla was recommended.

    That's what I would use (and have done in the past in this same situation).

    ProFin is called something different nowadays but it's the same stuff in the tub.

    Only costs a tenth of what the DIY fillers do.


  • #9
    FMG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭FMG


    If only a few spots powdered Polyfilla or similar product, otherwise as mentioned a skimcoat on the boards might be best.


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