SO WHAT IS GYPSUM ??

HOW DO THEY MAKE PLASTER AND PLASTERBOARDS ?

ROCK IS TAKEN FROM THE GROUND USING THE LATEST ‘DOSCO’ MINING EQUIPMENT

HOW DOES IT START ?

HOW DOES IT START ?

THE CRUSHED ROCK TO MAKE PLASTER IS TRANSFERRED TO THE HOMOGENISER WHERE ITS GRADED AND SORTED

HAVING BEEN TRANSPORTED TOTHE SURFACE THE ROCK IS CRUSHED,COMBINED WITH DIFFERENT ADDITIVES AND MIXED IN CONICAL KETTLES PRIOR TO PLASTERBOARD AND PLASTER PRODUCTION

HOW DOES IT START ?

THE PRE MIXED SLURRY IS PUMPED ONTO PAPER LINER TO START THE PLASTERBOARD MAKING PROCESS

IN THE EARLY STAGES OF PRODUCTION A PLASTERBOARD HAS A CONTINUOUS LENGTH OF APPROX. ½ MILE

BRITISH GYSPUM

MANUFACTURING PLANTS

Kirkby Thore

Sherburn

East Leake

Barrow

Robertsbridge

The History of Plastering

HISTORY

•LIME PLASTERING•A mixture of sand, lime & hair.•Site mixed.•Lime pit on site.•Piles of sand on site•Large area required•DANGEROUS working area - personnel

Sand &Cement

•A mixture of sand & cement - with or without a plasterciser.or Retarders.•For use inside or outside.•Ready mixed or Site mixed.•Prone to Shrinkage & Cracking•Large variation in quality & consistency•Large area required for mixing /delivery.•Can not work in frosty conditions

THISTLE PLASTERING

• Lightweight in use• Pre-blended in bags• Consistent Quality• Full Range of products• Ease of use and installation• Continuity of work, even in

winter months• User friendly [area required for

mixing]• Productivity, More profit • Safer working environment

PRODUCT RANGE

PLASTER

• Provide a smooth, high quality surface for internal walls and ceilings

• Provide a durable base for the application of decorative finishes

• Benefit from the excellent fire protection properties of gypsum

• Range covers two-coat plastering using an undercoat & finish, finish coat plastering and special applications such as X-ray protection

• Plasters are pre-mixed and only require the addition of clean water

Thistle plaster range

THISTLE PLASTERThistle plaster range

BACKGROUNDS TYPES

• Solid

• Concrete

• Plasterboards

• E.m.l

• Bonding agents

• Other elements

Masonry,brick,block

Pre-cast. In situ .

M.R. or Standard liner

Rib lath or eml sheets

Thistlebond- it, PVA

Bituminous Emulsions

PREPARATION

• Know the backgrounds• Check the work areas• Scaffolding required• Know the products to specify• Mixing areas, water, etc.• Prepare the backgrounds as necessary• Grounds , Linings etc.• Clean ,Dry etc.

Aerated Concrete Blocks

Lightweight blocks usedregularly in housing.

What kind of a key does the background have ??

Smooth ?

Rough ?

Does it require a mechanical key ?

Are they standard concrete block OR

Dense concrete blocks ??

Which Plasters where?•Hardwall Masonry ,blockwork, [low to high suction]

•Bonding Coat Concrete,dense blocks,bonding agents [low suction substrates] eml.Plasterboards

•Browning Masonry/blocks with good key/medium suction

•Tough Coat High use areas, Masonry

Which Plasters where?

Renovating Masonry/blockwork - low/high suction

Dri-Coat Masonry,DPC [replastering]

X Ray masonry/Rib Laths, dense blocks,must have good key.

Projection & Univeral Full range of backings – masonry/ blocks/bonding agents/plasterboards.

Thistle Bond-It

Provides a mechanical key to many smooth surfaces

(e.g Ceramic tiles, cast concrete etc.)

Always roller applied

ThistleBond-itA bonding agent specially formulated

for use on smooth backgrounds.

Contains fine aggregate for better mechanical key.

Achieves chemical adhesion.

Plaster can be applied when the thistle bond - it is dry.

No dilution.

Applied with a heavy pile/texture roller.

Green colour for easier identification.

Thistle Prime

•For the pre-treatment of very high suction backgrounds.

•Dilutes as necessary, giving total flexibility to suit the background concerned.

•Yellow colour for ease of identification.

•Thistle Prime and ThistleBond - it are the only recommended solutions for use with Thistle

Plasters.

Thistle Plasters

• Techniques

– 1 coat / projection (13mm)– 2 / 3 coat (11mm + 2mm)– skim (2mm)

• Factors affecting plaster selection

– environmental– background condition

• clean, dry, reasonably level– background type

• high or low suction– performance requirements

• damp proof courses

Why Thistle Plasters?

Premixed - ready to use

Suitable for a wide range of backgrounds

Consistent setting time

No Shrinkage

Lightweight

Choice of application methods

Undercoat Plaster - Thistle Browning•Undercoat plaster for solid backgrounds of moderate suction with an adequate

mechanical key.(eg. common

bricks,lightweight and aerated blocks)

•Working Time 1.5-2hrs

•Coverage 3.5m2 per bag

•Pack size 25kg

•Shelf life 4 months.

Undercoat Plaster - Thistle Tough Coat• Undercoat plaster for most

solid backgrounds of moderate to high suction

with an adequate mechanical key (excluding concrete and engineering

bricks)

• Working Time 1.5-2hrs

• Coverage 3.5m2 per bag

• Pack size 25kgs

• Shelf life 4 months

Undercoat Plaster - Thistle Hardwall•Undercoat plaster with

high impact resistance and quicker drying properties.

•Suitable for most solid walls (excluding concrete and engineering bricks)

•Working Time 1.5-2.hrs

•Coverage 3m2 per bag

•Pack size 25KGS

•Shelf life 4 months

Undercoat Plaster - Thistle Bonding• Undercoat plaster for low suction

backgrounds

• Suitable for dense concrete blocks, engineering bricks, no

fines concrete, expanded metal lath,Plasterboards.

• Used with Thistle BondIt most Concrete and other BondIt treated

backgrounds

• Working Time 1.5 - 2hrs

• Coverage 2.75m2 per bag

• Pack size 25kg

• Shelf life 4 months.

Finish Plaster - Thistle Plaster Finish•Ideal for all Gypsum undercoats and most sand/cement backings.

•Effective on dry and still damp Gypsum undercoats, giving added

application flexibility.

•Working Time 2hrs

•Coverage 10m2 per bag.

•Pack size 25kg

•Shelf life 4 months.

Finish Plaster - Thistle Board Finish•For plasterboard and other low suction backgrounds. Provides a smooth, even uniform finish with

a graduated set for optimum results

•Working Time 1.5-2hrs

•Coverage 10m2 per bag.

•Pack size 25kgs

•Shelf life 4 months.

Finish Plaster - Thistle Multi-finish

•Finishing plaster for Gypsum undercoats and boards.

•Working Time 1.5 hrs

•Coverage 10m2 per bag

•Pack size 25kgs

•Shelf life 4 months

Speciality Plasters

Thistle X Ray Plaster

Thistle Dri-coat

Thistle Renovating Plaster

Thistle Universal One Coat

Thistle Projection

Thistle Renovating Finish

Gyproc SoundCoat

THISTLE X-RAY PLASTER.

•Undercoat plaster, specifically designed to give protection from X-

rays.

•Working Time. 1.5-2hrs

•Coverage 1m2 per bag

•Pack Size.25kgs

•Shelf Life. 3 months.

THISTLE DRI- COAT

•The only undercoat recommended for DPC treated backgrounds

•Cement - based undercoat plaster

• Working Time. N/A

•Coverage 3.25m2 per bag

• Pack Size. 25kgs

• Shelf Life. 6 months.

THISTLE RENOVATING

•Undercoat plaster specifically designed for replastering.

•Working Time. 1.5-2hrs

•Coverage. 3m2 per bag

•Pack Size. 25kgs.

•Shelf Life. 4 months.

THISTLE UNIVERSAL ONE COAT

•One - coat plaster for a variety of backgrounds. Suitable for

application by hand or plastering machine.

•Working Time .1.5 - 2 hrs.

•Coverage. 2.25m2 per bag

•Pack Size. 25kgs

•Shelf Life. 6 months.

THISTLE RENOVATING FINISH

•Final coat plaster for use in conjunction with Thistle

Renovating Undercoat to form a complete replastering system.

•Working Time. 1.5hrs

•Coverage. 10m2 per bag.

•Pack Size. 25kgs.

•Shelf Life. 4 months.

THISTLE PROJECTION

•One - coat plaster for application by mechanical

plastering machine.

•Working Time. 1.5- 2hrs.

•Coverage. 2m2 per bag

•Pack Size. 25kgs

•Shelf Life. 4 months.

Gyproc SoundCoat

•Improves sound insulation

•Trowel applied one coat

•No need to smooth

•6mm layer to cover all cracks and voids

•For medium & dense blocks

•Bag size 25kg

•Shelf life 6 months

Plasterboard types?

PRODUCT RANGE

PLASTERBOARD

• Flat sheets of plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper liner

• By varying the content of the core and the type of liner used, boards are produced to suit many different requirements

• Requirements include fire resistance, sound absorption, water resistance or impact resistance

• Designed to meet all current Building Regs

• A range of 30 different boards in a wide variety of sizes

Gyproc plasterboard range

Where Could I Use Gyproc Boards?

Board Types Possible Uses

Wallboard Lining Walls and CeilingsDuplex Wallboards Linings that need a vapour

control layerPlank Underlayer in some partitions,

party walls and ceilings toimprove acoustics

Fireline Improves fire resistanceMulti-Board General purpose lining board:

fire & moisture resistance,easy to curve and finish

Where Could I Use Gyproc Boards?

Board Types Possible Uses

Moisture Resistant Extra durability in wet area,as a base for ceramic tiles

SoundBloc Improves acousticperformance of systems

Duraline XL High impact resistance andheavy duty applications

Thermal Boards Upgrade thermal performanceof wall linings

Handi-Board An easy to handle base forThistle Plasters inrefurbishment

Wall Linings

Gyproc DriLyner BASIC System

Most widely used method to dryline masonry wallsMain application is new-

build housing sectorSuitable for most Gyproc

Plasterboards and Thermal Laminates

Gyproc DriLyner BASIC System

Gyproc Wallboard bonded directly back to solid masonry

backgrounds with Gyproc Dri-Wall Adhesive

Corrects out of line brickwork (upto 15mm)

Creates cavity for easy service runs

Quick and cost effective system for wall lining

20% board - background coveragePerimeter sealing

Gyproc Dri-Wall Adhesive

•Gypsum Based Adhesive for Plaster and Thermal boards

•Suitable for high, medium or low suction backgrounds

–providing that they are clean and dry

•Supplied in 25 Kg sacks•Coverage is 25kg - 6.25m2

board •Shelf life is 3 months

Gyproc DriLyner TL System

Thermally upgrade external walls to meet ‘U’ values

Quick and cost effective - dryline and insulate in one step

Additional components: Gyproc Nailable Plugs and Skirting Plates

Gyproc Nailable plugs

•For use will all Gyproc Thermal boards

•2 per board

•Pack size of 100 plugs

•Lengths 60mm, 80mm, 110mm

Thermal Laminate Range

ThermaLine BASIC - 22,30,40,50mm

ThermaLine PLUS - 27,35,40,45,50,55mm

ThermaLine PLATINUM - 25,40,45,50,60,65mm

ThermaLine SUPER - 30,40,45,50mm

TriLine - 32,42,52mm

ThermaLine REVEAL – 18mm

Gyproc ThermaLine BASIC

•Low density polystyrene•Available with optional vapour

control layer•CFC and HCFC free

•Cost effective - ideal for use with high performance thermal

blocks• Range includes:

–22, 30, 40 and 50mm overall thickness

Gyproc ThermaLine PLUS

•Extruded Polystyrene•Integral vapour check

•CFC Free•Mid-range performance

•Range includes:27, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55mm

Gyproc Thermaline Platinum

•Graphite coated expanded polystyrene

•Bonded to 12.5mm Plasterboard• Optional vapour check

•Increased thermal performance•Refurbishment/ new build

applications•Range: 25, 40, 45, 50, 60,

65mm

Gyproc ThermaLine SUPER

•Phenolic foam•Integral vapour check

•CFC free•High performance laminate for

new build and refurbishment with minimal thickness

•Superior reaction to fire•Range includes:

30, 40, 45 and 50mm

Gyproc Triline

•Glass mineral wool insulation•Bonded to 12.5mm Plasterboard

•Optional vapour check•Increased thermal, fire and

acoustic performance•Refurbishment applications

•Range includes:32, 42 and 52mm

Gyproc DriLyner RF System

•Refurbishment work•Thermal Laminates bonded

directly to existing plaster walls using Gyproc Sealant

•Gyproc Tri-line upgrade acoustically

•Cost effective against traditional methods

• Additional components: Gyproc Nailable Plugs and Skirting Plates

PRODUCT RANGE

SPECIALIST BOARD PRODUCTSHigh quality, high performance, specialist

board systems

Structural Steel

Protection

Internal liningsExternal / Semi exposed linings

• Designed specifically to integrate with all British Gypsum systems & components

• Wall studs, channels, angles, clips, brackets, accessories and specialist profiles

• Easy to cut and fix

• Boards can be quickly, accurately and securely anchored for guaranteed system performance

• Finished walls can be skimmed or jointed

PRODUCT RANGE OVERVIEW

METAL PRODUCTS

The backbone of British Gypsum systems

GypWall Metal Stud Partitions

Sales benefits - Quicker to build than

timber partitions- Improved sound

insulation- Will not twist or shrink

- Basic tools required- Easy to cut

- Reduced skills to build- Back up and support

GypWall Rapid dB Plus

Designed for housingOption of wall thickness

- 75mm or 102mm15mm x 900mm Gypwall Board fixed with 32mm Drywall screws

Timber free- No nail popping, twisting or

drying outExceptional strength and rigidity

1/2 Hour fire resistancePre-finished service cut-outs

GypWall RAPID dB Plus

DETR Documents- ‘Quiet Homes’

- 43dB Bath/Living areaPart E

- 40dB Rw for all internal partitions within the same

property25mm Isowool Acoustic

Partition Roll- 44dB as standard

a new residential ceiling poised to revolutionise the way ceilings are installed in the UK

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British Gypsum SureLyner Ceiling

System

Developed to reduce the risk of “nail popping” on ceilings

Ceiling Systems

Gyproc Casoline MFSystem Benefits

• Creates smooth ceiling lining• Robust design

• Suitable for most applications:commercial and industrial, schools etc.

• Upgrading of existing floors• Use with Gyproc and Gyptone boards

• Excellent fire and acoustic performance• Finished ceilings can be skimmed or jointed

Gyproc Casoline MFMain Components

Main Sections

MF5 Main Support Section

MF6A Perimeter ChannelMF7 Primary Support

ChannelMF9 Connecting clip for

fixing MF5s to MF7s

PRODUCT RANGE

BRITISH GYPSUM SYSTEMS

British Gypsum systems utilise a family of branded components which have been developed specifically to work together to deliver

guaranteed performance

Complete system solutions for partitions, walls, wall linings, ceilings, steel encasement and floor requirements

From simple partitions providing space division through to complex wall constructions meeting the most demanding fire resistance,

sound insulation and height requirements

Tailored system packages for key sectors

Plasterboard Finishing

JOINTING AND PLASTERING SOLUTIONS

Choosing the right one for the jobUnequalled Choice:

– Gyproc Jointing Systems

– Thistle Skim plasters

– Long established and trusted

– Reduced incidence of cracking

Gyproc EasiFill & EasiFill 45

•Single product•Easy to use

•High coverage•High quality finish

•Economical•Filling and finishing

•Less shrinkage - only two coats required

•Hand applied or Quick Release Boxes

•EasiFill 45 hand only

Gyproc Joint Filler

•Use with Joint Tape or Thistle FT50 to reinforce

joints.•Secures external angle

beads.•Easy to mix.

•Easy to apply.

Gyproc Ready Mix Joint Cement

•Ready mixed•Smooth

•Easy to sand•Suitable for mechanical jointing and hand finishing

Gyproc ProMix

• New Ready mixed joint cement

• Very low shrinkage• Super smooth

• Very easy to sand• Suitable for both hand and

mechanical jointing

Gyproc Joint Cement

•Use over hand applied Joint Filler

•Easy to sand•Easy to mix and to mix to the preferred consistency

of the user•Suitable for mechanical

jointing and hand finishing

Skim Finishes

Harder smooth finishExcellent scuff resistance

Surface ready for decoration without priming.Thistle Board Finish is the

preferred product- easy to use- finest finish

- most economicalThistle Multi-Finish is an acceptable alternative

Skim Finishes

Thistle Multi-Finish is an acceptable alternative. Cost effective due to it’s ability to cope with a wide variety of backgrounds including

undercoat plaster and plasterboards

Gyproc Drywall Accessories

Gyproc Jointing TapesGyproc Joint Tape

- Pre- creased paper tape used to increase the resistance to cracking of flat joints and internal angles

Thistle FT50 ( fibatape ) - Self adhesive glass fibre mesh tape used as an

alternative to Joint Tape

Gyproc Corner Tape- Paper tape strengthened with two metallic strips,used

on external angles.- Easy to apply corner protection.

Gyproc Angle Beads

Gyproc Drywall Bead- use where extra strength is required

Gyproc Superbead- quicker to use than Corner Tape

- pre-formed corner just cut to length- High quality beads available for all plastering and

drywall applications

Gyproc Drywall Primer & Sealer

Drywall Primer- Magnolia finish

- Helps obliterate joints- ready to use

- suitable for all plasterboardsDrywall Sealer

- single coat for simple steam stripping

- two coats for vapour control layer

LITERATURESITE BOOK AND SELECTOR GUIDES

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ENVIRONMENT

• Dentistry• Drugs & Cosmetics• Surgical Bandages• Beer & Wine• Canned Vegetables• Flour• White Bread• Ice Cream• Blue Cheese• Ceramic Industry

• ...and many more!

Gypsum…a wide variety of uses