Gyprock Less Mess™  Topping Compound

Product Options

Gyprock Less Mess Topping Compound is available in a 2.25kg pail with a shelf life of 1 year from date of manufacture.

For product availability and to place an order, contact your nearest supplier.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Product Manufacture

Gyprock Less Mess Topping Compound is manufactured by CSR Gyprock in Australia to stringent product specifications.

Product Handling

Transportation and manual handling: Refer to the Gypsum Board Manufacturers of Australia (GBMA) website for recommended OH&S practices.

Storage: Store buckets of compound in a dry environment out of direct sunlight. Remove lid and stir prior to use. Unused product should be stored by resealing the original bucket. Remix prior to use. Discard if drying has commenced.

Health and Safety

Safety Data Sheets are important documents in the construction industry and assist in the continuing focus on occupational health and safety on and off sites.

Installing to Standards

AS/NZS2589: Gypsum linings – Application and Finishing outlines the procedures for jointing and finishing of Gyprock plasterboard in conjunction with additional details contained in Gyprock Technical Literature.      

Installation

Hand Tool Application

• Using a broadknife or trowel, apply a thin top coat of Topping Compound wide enough to conceal the previously coated joint – about 250mm. Soften the outer edges of the newly trowelled compound with a damp brush before feathering the edges with a trowel.
• Cover previously coated fastener heads, overlapping about 25mm.

Sanding 

 Allow compound to dry and harden for at least 24 hours, then sand to a smooth finish using 150 grit sandpaper or 150-220 grit mesh.

Painting

Apply all paints in accordance with paint manufacturers recommendations

NOTE: In wet area applications, a topping coat should not be used on areas to be tiled

Resources

Gyprock makes available resources that provide comprehensive selection, design, installation and maintenance guidance.