What is Febond blue grit used for?
Products such as Febond Blue Grit are specifically designed to provide an improved key to surfaces including plaster, concrete, painted surfaces and glazed tiles by incorporating a fine aggregate into the mix, whilst also reducing suction on highly porous substrates such as blockwork.
Is blue grit better than PVA?
Blue grit kills the suction preventing this but this means you will have to wait longer for your first coat to firm up enough to put a second coat on. You should be ok leaving it 8 weeks before skimming but a coat of pva or even better sbr would be worth it, just make sure to let it dry at least until it is tacky.
How much blue grit do I need?
Contains a fine aggregate which provides an improved key on smooth surfaces such as plaster, concrete, ceramic tiles and painted or textured surfaces. One coat application, coloured blue to indicate coverage. Allow to dry thoroughly, minimum 24 hours before applying plaster. Coverage approx 4-5m2 per litre.
How do you remove blue grit?
FEBOND BLUE GRIT is coloured blue to help avoid missing any areas. Protect adjacent surfaces from splashes and remove any FEBOND BLUE GRIT before drying with warm soapy water. Allow to dry thoroughly before applying plaster (usually 24 hours). NOTE: drying time will be significantly extended at low temperatures.
Can I use blue grit for tiling?
Blue Grit is chiefly used to create a smooth surface, this aids with applying the likes of concrete, paint, plaster and tiles onto walls. It also enhances the grip and bonding between materials, meaning that the application is incredibly strong and long-lasting.
Can you use blue grit for rendering?
Out of date plaster, wall has high suction rate, blue grit only provides a key. No need to use blue grit on the render, would have just well wetted that area.
Can you tile on Febond blue grit?
Febond Blue Grit Plaster provides a mechanical key for plaster, painted surfaces, ceramic tiles and concrete.
Does Blue Grit control suction?
if youve gone over a high suction wall with blue grit to kill the suction because its got stabiliser in it make sure the wall is BLUE i.e. dont be a tight arse with it.. maybe even give it 2 coats but at least one real good one… then youll be fine for the majority of cases..
Can you use blue grit on plasterboard?
You can either spray the boards with water, respray areas that lighten immediately, leave for a while then skim. Or you can coat the boards with waterproof pva or your blue grit. The latter two will stop the background suction so makes timing more critical.
Why do plasterers use blue grit?
Blue Grit is used to create a smooth surface which helps improve application of tiles, paint, concrete and plaster onto walls. It enhances grip and bonding for a longer lasting result.
Can you render over blue grit?
Yes, the CLD30 should be fine to go directly on to the blue grit – lots of people apply our lime products over blue grit.