Description
Plastermate Stud Adhesive is a pre-mixed, trade-quality wallboard adhesive for fixing plasterboard sheets to wall and ceiling framing. Part of the Plastermate plastering range that Prep Productions has manufactured in Sydney for over 25 years, it is used by professional plasterers and DIY renovators alike. The smooth, non-slump paste holds its dab shape, which matters most when you are working overhead on ceilings, and it grabs strongly to both timber and steel studs. It complies with Australian Standard AS 2753, the standard for wallboard adhesives. The 5.2kg pail is the trade size for lining whole rooms.
Formula overview
A thick, water-based acrylic paste: an acrylic copolymer binder loaded with fine mineral filler gives it very high viscosity, so dabs stay exactly where you put them without slumping or stringing. It is light blue in colour, ready to use straight from the pail, and non-flammable.
Where to use it
Indoor: bonding plasterboard to timber studs and metal or steel studs for wall and ceiling linings.
Outdoor: not intended for exterior use or wet areas unless the board manufacturer's system specifies otherwise. Check the pail label before using on substrates other than timber or steel framing.
How to use
- Make sure framing is clean, dry and free of dust or oil.
- Apply walnut-sized dabs of adhesive to the stud face, spaced per the plasterboard manufacturer's specification for the sheet and frame type.
- Press the sheet into position and fix with screws or nails as the lining system requires.
- Refer to the pail label for open time and cure guidance.
- Wash tools and hands in warm soapy water before the adhesive dries.
Important notes
- Dab size and spacing should follow the plasterboard system you are installing; the adhesive complements, not replaces, mechanical fixings.
- Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight with the lid sealed.
- Dried residue is combustible even though the wet paste is not; let spills harden and dispose of them per local regulations.
Specifications
| Size |
5.2kg pail |
| Type |
Water-based acrylic stud adhesive |
| Colour |
Light blue |
| Consistency |
Thick non-slump paste |
| Substrates |
Plasterboard to timber and steel studs |
| Standard |
AS 2753 |
| Clean up |
Warm soapy water |
| Made in |
Australia |
Safety
Not classified as hazardous and not a scheduled poison. The paste is non-flammable. It may mildly irritate eyes, and repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause irritation, so wear safety glasses (especially when fixing ceilings) and rubber gloves, and work with adequate ventilation. If it gets in the eyes, irrigate with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention; skin washes clean with warm soapy water. If swallowed, rinse the mouth, drink water, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice. Keep out of reach of children. Refer to the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet before use.
