Construction World May 2018

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Plaster a smooth surface – effortlessly

PlasterKey, a universal water-based bonding agent, is the industry benchmark which has been designed specifically for use in the building industry to bond sand/cement plaster and gypsum plaster to smooth surfaces.

Surface preparation: All surfaces should be free of loose particles and flaking material. Wire brush and rinse the surface if necessary. Soffits and vertical surfaces: Coat the prepared surfaces with PlasterKey after dust has been removed and apply a scratch coat whilst the PlasterKey is still wet. Allow the scratch coat to dry and then plaster in the usual manner. Gypsum-based

You are now guaranteed the chance to bring this patterned masterpiece into your home with Centro Vienna – no need to travel to Austria. Spanish tile masters obviously had a soft spot for the jewelled blue tones of the trend. This flowing geometric pattern is style enough for almost any space in the home, from the bathroom, to bedroom, kitchen or living area. Imagine the calming, yet characteristic flavour it will bring to a covered patio area. This glazed tile of 200 x 200 mm has a thickness of 9 mm, with a matt finish, and is suitable for wall or light floor application. When using Centro Viena, you will require little other room dressing as the tile boasts plenty of visual character all on its own. These tiles are available from Italtile.  Specifications • Size: 200 x 200 mm • Finish: Matt • Colours: Patterned blue hues • Material: Glazed Ceramic • Application: Wall Tile, Low foot traffic • Origin: Spanish, Mainzu A bit of Austria If you are lucky enough to have stepped foot in some of the historic buildings in Vienna, you would know that this tile is a reflection of the 180-year old houses that still carry these tiles in the grand entrance halls. The tiles, mostly in shades of blue, feature the rustic curves of vintage wrought iron, along with floral and other geometrical influences.

Benefits of using PlasterKey include: • Improving the non-structural bond of cement and gypsum plasters. • Not requiring smooth surfaces to be chipped prior to application. • It adheres to sound PVA surfaces. • It is easy to use. • It saves time Use gloves and eye protection at all times. Should the product come into contact with eyes, wash immediately with water and seek medical advice.  plaster surfaces: Apply the PlasterKey to the prepared surface and plaster straight onto the wet PlasterKey, finishing off in a single operation. PlasterKey can be added directly to the sand/cement plaster mix (10 % of water content) to obtain a stronger bond. It can be applied by brush or roller and covers approximately 10 m² per litre.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD MAY 2018