Plaster Systems

Second or Third Coat

Second Coat

Lightly sand the first coat.

Check the Level of Finish required in the architects’ specification, before applying the second coat as detailed in Plasterboard Finish Selection.

Apply a second coat of BGC Base Coat 180mm wide over the joints, making sure to feather out the edges.

Apply a second coat to all fasteners and damaged areas, feathering out by about 25mm.

Allow the second coat to set and dry for a minimum of 24 hours or 1 hour for setting type cements (or as per compound manufacturer’s recommendation).

Third Coat

Lightly sand the second coat.

Apply a thin finish coat of BGC Top Coat centrally over second coat, after it has set and hardened. Dampen the outer edges of the finish coat, with a sponge to feather out the BGC Top Coat about 280mm approx wide.

Apply a thin final coat of BGC Top Coat over all fasteners and damaged areas.