Finishing
Products and accessories for finishing drywall systems.
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Can I use Siniat Intumescent Acoustic Sealant instead of the taping and jointing process, when boards don't need decoration?
Siniat have not tested internal drywall systems with the plasterboard joints treated with our intumescent sealant . As such, for Siniat to warrant system performance, the board joints must have the tape and joint process or a reinforced joint skim finish applied. Details of the tape and joint process can be found in the Siniat Drywall Manual . Fo
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Can I apply Siniat Drywall Sealer or Universal sealer with a spray machine?
Both the Siniat Universal Sealer and Drywall Sealer are recommended for hand application only.
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What is the coverage of Siniat Smartmix?
Siniat Smartmix can cover approximately 50m2 for a full taping operation or 135m2 for just a finishing coat.
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What are the maximum tile weights for Siniat boards?
When considering a tile finish the framing substrate should be reduced to 400mm maximum centres. The maximum weight of tile that can be applied is as shown in the table below: Siniat Board(s) Maximum tile weight at 400mm stud centres Siniat Tilebacker board 60kg/m2 Siniat Aquaboard 50kg/m2 All other boards 32kg/m2 You can also find out more reg
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Can I skim LaDura Board?
Yes you can apply a skim finish to the Siniat LaDura plasterboard. As it is a moisture resistant board you will need to pretreat the board with a bonding agent first.Then follow the guidance of the chosen skim product manufacturer. Siniat LaDura is designed as a robust board and consideration should be given to the type of skim plaster should the fi
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Are plasterboards required to be pretreated prior to a tile finish being applied?
When it is desired to a have a tiled finish to a plasterboard surface, depending on the usage of the room, there are certain steps to take. For tiling to plasterboards (not high humidity or wet areas) on a partition or lining, the stud centres must be reduced to maximum 400mm centres, the joints reinforced with paper tape and filled (not the full ta
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What tape I should use when applying taping and jointing finish on Siniat Aquaboard?
With Siniat Aquaboard, the board joints are reinforced with the Siniat Joint tape as other boards. There is not a special tape in this case. The difference that does exist is with the jointing compound. Only Siniat Aquamix can be used for all stages of the joint on Siniat Aquaboard. Further information can be found on the following Siniat Aquabaoar
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Which Finishing Methods Are Suitable For Siniat Boards?
Overview Siniat boards can be finished using a range of methods depending on the board type and service environment. The finishing methods would be Taping and Jointing or Skimming (Siniat does not manufacture skim plaster products) in preparation for final finish such as Tiling or Decoration. Not all Siniat boards are suitable for every finishing
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Do you need to use Edging Beads with Siniat Systems as they are not available in the range?
The Siniat Edge Bead has been discontinued due to the wider range of product requirements across the market for this application, edging beads are still required and a suitable edging bead should be sourced as required to provide the level of decorative finish and protection as required by the project. It is recommended to use a metal edge bead whe
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What is the reaction to fire classification of Siniat Joint Tape?
Siniat Joint Tape in isolation has a reaction to fire Euroclass of F to EN 13501-1. However when used as part of a full Siniat Jointing system with Siniat joint compounds, the reaction to fire Euroclass is A2-s1,d0 in line with BS EN 13963:2014 Annex B.
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How do you finish Siniat Weather Defence board when it is used for an internal application?
Siniat Weather Defence board can be finished using the following methods: Where the need for an A1 classed plasterboard is required but not for moisture/wet applications, Weather Defence can be used and be finished with the standard Siniat Jointing compounds. Siniat Joint Filler to be used to bed and fill the joint, with the Siniat Joint Cement or S
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Could Siniat Aquaboard receive a paint finish?
Siniat Aquaboard can be painted directly with a suitable proprietary paint which is meant for the conditions to which they are exposed too. It is expected the boards are taped and jointed using the Siniat Aquamix jointing compound in line with the guidance and the entire surface sealed with the Siniat Drywall Sealer. Further details can be found in