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How to use silcotex1. You will need a plastic tub, plastic trowel, warm water and a pack of silcotex!
2. Shake the pack with silcotex and put the silcotex into a plastic tub. Break up the silcotex with your hands as it has probably been squashed together in the bag. Any knots of silcotex split with your hands.
Pour in 6 to 8 litres of warm (not hot!) water into the plastic tub containing the silcotex
DO NOT EXCEED THE WATER CONSUMPTION!
Knead well by hand for at least 50 minutes or speed up the process with a plaster mixing drill bit (then only mix for 25 minutes).
3. Leave the kneaded material to stand for 20 minutes before applying. It may be advisable to use the original pack to store the silcotex in, or otherwise cover the plastic tub with cling-film.
Knead it manually, straining the silcotex through your fingers one more time to avoid any clotting.
4. Add a little extra water (up to one litre) for easier application.
5. Taking small portions, apply the kneaded material at a thickness of 2 mm from one corner to another using a flat plastic trowel. The silcotex in the plastic tub should be mixed every 20 minutes to keep uniformity.
6. For perfect application smooth out the surface by occasionally going over the silcotex using a wet trowel for up to 2 hours after application. Use side lighting to check the smoothness of the wall.
Drying: Between 24 to 48 hours depending on temperature and humidity.
Tools Required
• plastic tub
• plastic trowel
• water
• pack of Silcotex
• The will to DIY
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Professional Plastic trowel made by Ancora Professional Tools of Italy, for professional Plasterers and home decorators. It Is ideal trowel to use Silcotex material
£10.95
Professional Plastic trowel made by Ancora Professional Tools of Italy, for professional Plasterers and home decorators. It Is ideal trowel to use Silcotex material
£10.95
Brick Trowel Soft-Grip
High quality hardened and tempered carbon steel blade, taper-ground from heel to toe. Comfortable soft-grip handle with finger guard and thumb support. Edge of trowel is used to tap bricks level during laying process.
£5.95
Contractors PVA is a multi-purpose primer, sealer, cement and plaster admixture that adheres to most common building and DIY materials. Ideal for priming and dust sealing on flaking surfaces and as an adhesive on wood, cork etc.
£8.00
Decorators Roller & Brush Set
Comprehensive decorating kit for most painting tasks. Includes masking tape, 50mm paintbrush, tray, frame and 230mm and 100mm roller sleeves.
£12.95
Disposable Brush Set
Disposable brush set with pure bristles and wooden handles. Ideal for cleaning parts, painting trim and applying touch-up paint. For use with paint, resins, glues, acetone and other solvents. Sizes 19, 25, 40, 50 and 75mm.
£4.95
Disposable Overall
White polypropylene, disposable overall with zip-up front, elasticated hood, cuffs and ankles. See below for chest sizes. Note: Buy one size larger to allow for clothing
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Disposable Roller Tray Liner 5pk
Clear, disposable PVC inserts with even loading, cross-hatch pattern. Insert in roller trays or use separately. Eliminates the need to wash out the tray and prolongs service life. Allows quick swaps between paint types and colours. Compatible with 100mm (4") roller trays.
£2.95
Expert Filler Knife Set 3pce
Filler knife with spring-tempered blade and 2-tone soft-grip handle.
£9.45
Expert Scraper
Scraper knife with spring-tempered steel blade and 2-tone soft-grip handle.
£3.45
Expert Scraper
Scraper knife with spring-tempered steel blade and 2-tone soft-grip handle.
£2.95
Expert Scraper
Scraper knife with spring-tempered steel blade and 2-tone soft-grip handle.
£3.45
Expert Scraper
Scraper knife with spring-tempered steel blade and 2-tone soft-grip handle.
£3.45
Febond Blue Grit is a high performance, plasterers grip coat bonding agent specifically designed to provide an improved key to smooth surfaces. Containing a fine aggregate, it provides a mechanical key to backgrounds such as plaster silcotex,glitter paints concrete, painted surfaces, textured surfaces and ceramic tiles. One coat application, coloured blue to indicate coverage.
£25.00
Febond Blue Grit is a high performance, plasterers grip coat bonding agent specifically designed to provide an improved key to smooth surfaces. Containing a fine aggregate, it provides a mechanical key to backgrounds such as plaster silcotex,glitter paints concrete, painted surfaces, textured surfaces and ceramic tiles. One coat application, coloured blue to indicate coverage.
£15.00
Margin Trowel Soft-Grip Set 3pce
High quality hardened and tempered carbon steel blade. Comfortable, soft-grip handle. For working mortar in tighter areas and corners. Also suitable for decorative plaster work.
£9.95
Mini Plastering Trowel Soft-Grip
High quality stainless steel blade. Comfortable, soft-grip handle. For patching up or working in confined spaces. Size 80 x 200mm.
£14.95
Mini Roller & Tray Set
Suitable for detailed work. Includes mini paint roller frame with push-fit handle, roller tray, foam roller sleeve for gloss and varnish, and medium pile polyamide roller sleeve for emulsion. Sleeve length 100mm.
£4.95
Mini Roller Frame & 10 Sleeves
Zinc-faced mini metal frame with durable plastic handle. Includes 10 acrylic rollers for use on smooth or textured surfaces.
£5.95
A revolutionary filler formulated using lightweight polymer bubbles that fills most holes and cracks, even deep holes, in just one quick application with no need for secondary filling to level off as One Strike will not shrink, sag or crack. One Strike Filler finishes smooth, requiring little or no sanding and can be ready to paint in approximately 30 minutes
£4.00
Plasterers Trowel & Square Tool
Double-ended, solid forged steel. Ground, hardened and tempered for durability. For filling and touching-in intricate plaster work.
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Plastering Hawk
Heavy-gauge sheet aluminium hawk with rolled edge. Detachable handle with large diameter base for stability.
£12.95
Poly Plastering Hawk
Rigid polyurethane foam construction for light, comfortable use over long periods. Smooth, easy-clean surface.
£9.95
Premium Brush Set 5pce
Super quality thick pure bristle paint brush, natural wood beavertail handle and stainless steel ferrule. Outstanding performance with water and oil-based coatings.
£9.95
Pressure Sprayer 5Ltr
For easy spraying of water-based liquids including lawn feed, fertiliser and weed killer. Long-reach stainless steel lance with adjustable nozzle and trigger lock. Comfortable adjustable shoulder strap plus combined carrying and pressurising handle. Reinforced semi-transparent pressure container with safety valve. Wide funnel-type opening for easy filling. Colours may vary.
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Synthetic Brush Set 5pce
Solid round filaments tapering from base to tip. For use with emulsion, oil-based coatings, varnish, woodstain and lacquer.
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Trade Value Cleaning Wipes 100pk
Simple but effective cleaning wipes for hands, tools and general surfaces around the home, workshop and garden. Removes paint, tar, ink, dirt, grime and pet mess. Easily removes grease and oil. Independently tested anti-bacterial action to BS EN 1276:2009. Gentle to skin - contains aloe vera.
£4.95