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plasterboard joint filler

  • 07-12-2012 8:41pm
    #1
    bazbrady
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭


    im currently finishing off my garage and ill be installing foil back plasterboard for the ceiling this weekend,but im not going to get it skimmed as its only a garage ,what im looking for is whats the best filler to joint the gaps and snad smooth down,as ill be then just painting it white, a friend did it with his and it looks ok,just wondering is there a specific joint filler thats best suited for final paint finish as apposed to the skud coat etc filler skimms,thanks .


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  • #2
    harry21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭harry21


    http://www.usg.com/sheetrock-all-purpose-joint-compound.html

    I used sheetrock. A pleasure to sand. Really easy and a perfect finish.


  • #3
    bazbrady
    Registered Users Posts: 257 ✭✭bazbrady


    cheers harry looks exactly like what i need,any idea of stockists in dublin.is it common in builders providers or b and q.


  • #4
    DublinDIYguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭DublinDIYguy


    bazbrady wrote: »
    cheers harry looks exactly like what i need,any idea of stockists in dublin.is it common in builders providers or b and q.
    Chadwicks. there's a few in Dublin. Make sure you buy the mesh tape, and tape over the joints before filling over them.


  • #5
    DublinDilbert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,381 ✭✭✭DublinDilbert


    profin is another brand of joint filler that should be available in most builder providers...


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