Everbuild Fill and Skim Lightweight Plaster 5L for Walls and Ceilings (486745)

Everbuild Fill and Skim White Lightweight Skimming and Patching Plaster 5 Litres

REF: FILLSKIM5 | MPN: 486745 | Barcode: 5029347603229

Everbuild Fill and Skim is a ready-to-use plaster alternative with advanced lightweight polymer spheres for smooth application on small repairs and larger skimming tasks.

Who This Product Is For

This product suits both trade professionals and home users working on plaster repairs and surface preparation. It works for electricians, plumbers, and general builders handling small repair jobs or one-coat plastering tasks.

The plaster is appropriate for small repair projects and larger skimming work on walls and ceilings in residential or light commercial settings.

Key Features

• Advanced Polymer Formula: Incorporates lightweight spheres for application and a smooth finish.
• Quick Drying: Hardens within 24 hours, allowing for timely painting or decorating.
• Flexible Finish: Resistant to shrinking, sagging, or cracking.
• Multi-Surface Compatibility: Suitable for various substrates including plaster, brick, wood, and stone.
• Efficient Coverage: Fills holes up to 25mm in a single application.

Practical Applications

Everbuild Fill and Skim works for restoring textured paint surfaces, patching old or damaged plasterwork, and covering uneven walls or ceilings. Its formulation makes it suitable for small repairs or one-coat plastering jobs.

How This Fits Into a Typical Job

This product is used during the surface preparation and repair phase of plastering work. After cleaning and preparing the substrate, it is applied as a filling or skimming layer to create a smooth base.

The material forms part of a system where proper surface preparation is followed by application, smoothing while wet, then drying before final finishing with paint or wallpaper.

Specifications

• Product type: Ready-to-use plaster alternative
• Colour: White
• Pack size: 5 litres
• Maximum fill depth: 25mm in single application
• Drying time: 24 hours before painting or wallpapering
• Surface compatibility: Plaster, brick, wood, stone

How to Use

1. Surface Preparation: Thoroughly clean the area, removing dust, loose debris, and grease. Make sure the surface is dry and stable for good adhesion. For difficult or smooth substrates consider a bonding primer such as Everbuild 505 Plasterers Gripcoat to improve adhesion.
2. Application: Using a trowel or spreader, evenly apply the product to the desired area. Fill deeper holes (up to 25mm) in a single coat if needed.
3. Smoothing: Level the surface while the material is still wet for a smooth finish.
4. Drying Time: Allow 24 hours for the product to cure before painting or applying wallpaper fully.
5. Final Touches: Lightly sand if necessary to achieve an even smoother finish.

Storage and Maintenance

• Keep the container sealed tightly when not in use to prevent the product from drying out.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Clean tools immediately after application to avoid hardened residue.

Order Everbuild Fill and Skim today for plaster repairs and skimming tasks.

• Specification

  Weight	6.5 kg
  Reference Code	FILLSKIM5
  Size	5 Litre
  Manufacturer	Everbuild
  Type	Decorators Skimming Plaster Filler
  Reference Code sika	486745

• Product FAQs

  Q: Can this product be used over textured surfaces?
  A: Yes, it is specifically designed to cover textured paint or uneven surfaces, creating a smooth base for your next decorating steps.
  Q: Is sanding necessary after application?
  A: Sanding is optional as the product finishes smoothly. However, light sanding can be performed for an even finer surface if required.
  Q: What is the maximum depth this product can fill?
  A: It can fill holes up to 25mm deep in a single application, saving time and effort during repairs.
  Q: Does it crack or shrink after drying?
  A: No, its flexible formula prevents cracking, sagging, or shrinking, ensuring a durable and reliable finish.
  Q: What surfaces can this product be applied to?
  A: It is compatible with plaster, plasterboard, wood, brick, stone, and rendering, making it flexible for various interior repairs.
  Q: When can I paint or wallpaper over it?
  A: If the surface is allowed to dry fully 24 hours after application, it will be ready for painting or wallpapering.

• Downloads

  Everbuild Fill and Skim Instructions Technical Data Sheet
  Everbuild Fill and Skim Safety Data Sheet