One Coat plaster

When should a homeowner use Brtish Gypsum's One Coat plaster? What are its benefits?

Asked by caroline on 4th Jul 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"I would always recommend 2 coats of plaster to achieve a better finish"
Answered on 4th Jul 2022 - Member since Apr 2021 - report
"It’s still applied in 2 coats however it finishes less smooth than standard multifinish to give it an older look. You can also put it on thicker to get over older/rougher walls."
Answered on 4th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"I would never recommend doing a one coat always put one on then go over the top multi finish plaster"
Answered on 8th Jul 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"It depends on state of plaster underneath wallpaper some customers will paper over the walls when stripped but most tend to want to plaster so it’s easier to maintain it’s just a case of painting after walls are plastered"
Answered on 4th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"No difference really just doesn't trowel up so good used it in Germany and Saudi"
Answered on 5th Jul 2022 - Member since Dec 2017 - report
"Only use one coat when you are over scimming but as a rule plaster your Walls correctly ."
Answered on 15th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"As alternative to bonding and multi finish and it also offers waterproof qualities"
Answered on 7th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"One coat plaster is only good for plasterboard and the benefits are no different to multi finish apart from doing one coat instead of two but takes same time roughly"
Answered on 12th Jul 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"In my opinion , should only use it for patching , as you can build out out with it , and Finnish with it in one hit"
Answered on 5th Jul 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 - report
"One coat plasters are very good for patching small holes or repair work, although not really used on a complete wall that needs to be resigned."
Answered on 6th Jul 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
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