We recently teamed up with Matt from Mr E Builders to put ThistlePro FastSet Finish to the test and find out just how quick it is to use. You can watch the test on the Professional Builder YouTube channel using the link at the bottom of this page.
ThistlePro FastSet Finish is a fast-setting plaster finish, giving shorter set time without the need of additives. It provides a smooth high quality surface finish and is ideal for covering smaller surface areas, like bathroom walls and ceilings.
The Race
With the help of help of Ben from the Build Better Academy, Matt put the fast setting plaster up against Thistle MultiFinish. Using half a bag of each, Matt and Ben applied the plasters to a small area of wall to see which product has the faster setting and finish time. Stopwatches were started at the end of the application a nd ran until the first plaster had completely set.
The Results
ThistlePro FastSet Finish was the clear winner when it came to speed, with the plaster fully dried and finished in just 70 minutes.Matt also provided his thoughts on the usability and finish of both products. The product provides a smooth high quality surface finish in a short time. It remains stable during application and trowelling up and requires minimal water during the process, with only the trowel requiring lubrication.
The bag size gives around 10m2 of coverage, making it ideal for patch and repair jobs as well as smaller internal walls and ceilings which need to be finished quickly. Thistle MultiFinish still required further setting time and further touches after the 70 minutes had passed in order to finish the job. However, Matt felt it was the better product for larger areas and walls and is his usual go to for standard plastering jobs.
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