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Key Features
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British Gypsum Thistle Bonding Coat, a multi-purpose undercoat plaster formulated for smooth or low suction backgrounds including dense blockwork, concrete, tiling, plasterboard, and surfaces pre-treated with Thistle Bond-it.
Supplied as a pre-mixed gypsum plaster with exfoliated vermiculite aggregate, it only requires the addition of clean water, making it quick and simple to prepare on site.
Its fine, lightweight mix delivers excellent workability, ensuring reliable performance when spreading, ruling, or darbying. The result is a durable, level undercoat that provides a strong, hard-wearing base for British Gypsum finishing plasters, producing a surface ready for decoration.
It can be applied directly to plasterboard where dubbing out is needed, or used in refurbishment projects to restore and level existing internal walls and ceilings.
Features & Benefits
Durable base: Provides a strong, hard-wearing undercoat for decorative finishes.
Low suction backgrounds: Suitable for use on plasterboard, dense blocks, concrete, and tiled surfaces.
Versatile undercoat: Works across new-build and refurbishment projects.
Direct to plasterboard: Can be applied where dubbing out is required.
Fine mix formulation: Delivers smooth application, reliable workability, and consistent results.
Easy preparation: Only requires the addition of clean water before use.
System compatibility: Forms an ideal base for finishing plasters such as Thistle MultiFinish.
Applications
Undercoat plaster: Provides a reliable base for skimming with British Gypsum finishing plasters.
Smooth or low suction backgrounds: Suitable for surfaces such as dense blockwork, concrete, plasterboard, tiling, or bonding-agent-treated substrates.
Wall and ceiling renewal: Applied as part of refurbishment projects to level and restore old surfaces.
Plasterboard dubbing out: Levels irregular surfaces before finishing.
Installation Guidance
Background preparation: Ensure substrates are sound, clean, and suitably pre-treated where required (e.g. Thistle Bond-it on painted or very smooth surfaces).
Mixing: Add clean water to the pre-mixed plaster and blend to achieve a smooth, workable consistency.
Application: Spread evenly, rule to level, and finish with a darby before applying finishing plaster.
Setting time: Work within the recommended period to avoid premature stiffening.
Compliance & Performance
Manufacturer: British Gypsum.
Product type: Pre-mixed gypsum undercoat plaster with exfoliated vermiculite aggregate.
Performance: Provides a durable, even base for finishing plasters and decorative applications.
Preparation: Requires only clean water for mixing and use.
Delivery & Returns Information
Delivery charges vary by product category and order value. Items may ship from different suppliers and arrive separately, so delivery charges can be shown per part of your order at checkout.
Standard (Nationwide) Delivery
Core Products
Core
ORDER VALUE
DELIVERY CHARGE
Under £100
ex. VAT
£25
ex. VAT
Between £100 - £250
ex. VAT
£10
ex. VAT
Above £250
ex. VAT
FREE
Core Delivery is our most competitive delivery fee. To qualify for Core Delivery, all the products in your basket need to be from our Core range. Core products have the Core icon next to their picture.
Insulation, Plasterboard and Drylining Products
ORDER VALUE
DELIVERY CHARGE
Under
£350
£45
ex. VAT
Over
£350
ex. VAT
FREE
Express Delivery
Express Delivery - Insulation and Plasterboard & Drylining
ORDER VALUE
DELIVERY CHARGE
Under
£400
£90
ex. VAT
Over
£400
ex. VAT
£55
ex. VAT
Express Delivery - Timber & Sheet, Building Materials, Joinery and Gardens & Landscaping Products
We work with a nationwide network of trusted suppliers. Items in your basket may be supplied by different suppliers and delivered separately. Where this applies, you will see delivery charges shown at checkout for each part of your order. We always aim to group products from the same supplier to keep delivery costs as low as possible.
Delivery areas
Delivery charges apply to mainland UK, excluding: AB, CA, CF, DD, DG, EH, EX, FK, KA, KW, KY, IV, LA, LD, LL, ML, NP, PA, PH, PL, SA, SY, TR, TQ and TD.
If your address is in one of these areas, we will contact you before processing your order to confirm any additional costs. We do not currently offer delivery outside the UK mainland.
What to expect on delivery day
Deliveries are typically kerbside.
Please ensure someone is on-site to accept delivery. For heavier items, help with offloading may be required.
Many building materials arrive on large vehicles. If access is restricted, a specialist vehicle such as a HIAB may be required and could incur an additional charge.
Why delivery can cost more than typical parcel delivery
Building materials often travel on larger vehicles and usually carry fewer drops per run than parcel networks. That is why delivery charges can be higher than standard e-commerce shipping.
Returns
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