Polycell Finishing Skim Polyfilla is the easy way to give a beautiful smooth finish to slightly rough or uneven plaster. Ready mixed for ease of use, it will skim up to 3mm thick and adheres strongly to plaster. Simply brush it on and smooth off.
- Gives a smooth finish to slightly rough or uneven plaster.
- Simply brush it on and smooth off.
- Skims up to 3mm thick with strong adhesion.
How to use
- Ensure surface and crack are dry and free from loose material.
- Touch in nails and screw heads with oil based paint.
- Stir to a creamy consistency.
- Spread on with a paint brush using upward strokes.
- Smooth over using the free spreader moving in an upward curve.
- Maintain a firm, even pressure. Don't worry about small irregularities or 'tramlines'.
- Allow to dry for 2 to 3 hours until the surface appears matt.
- Now use the spreader to achieve a flat, smooth finish, rewetting the surface if necessary.
- After 3 to 4 hours you can re-wet the surface and rub gently with a damp cloth and use the spreader to remove and finish irregularities for a super-smooth finish.
- Allow to dry for 24 hours. Prime before painting, size before papering.
Further information
- Tools required
- Damp cloth, brush and filling blade.
- Storage
- Store away from frost.
- Available in the following sizes
- 1L, 2.5L and 6L tubs
- Cautions
- Please read instructions.
Polycell Finishing Skim Polyfilla application method:
- Surface dry in 3-4 hours (depending on conditions)
- For plaster, plasterboard and masonry
- Use indoors
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