NZ714102B2 - Improved Jointing System - Google Patents
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Abstract
two-coat method for the jointing adjacent, in situ plasterboard building panels, the two-coat method comprising: applying a base coat at a joint of the adjacent panels and allowing it to set, the base coat formulated to be of a setting type and comprising calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material; applying a topping compound over the set base coat and allowing it to set, the topping compound comprising about 32-46 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material, the topping compound being formulated to have a proportion of calcium sulphate hemihydrate that is less than in the base coat; and sanding the set topping compound to achieve at least a Level 4 surface finish. The method allows a second application of the base coat to be eliminated, yielding greater speed, reduced cost and reduced complexity. ight filler material; applying a topping compound over the set base coat and allowing it to set, the topping compound comprising about 32-46 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material, the topping compound being formulated to have a proportion of calcium sulphate hemihydrate that is less than in the base coat; and sanding the set topping compound to achieve at least a Level 4 surface finish. The method allows a second application of the base coat to be eliminated, yielding greater speed, reduced cost and reduced complexity.
Description
IMPROVED JOINTING SYSTEM
TECHNICAL FIELD
Disclosed is an ed ng method and system for the formation of a
joint between adjacent, in situ panels of building material. The method and system
find particular, though not exclusive, application to the jointing of plasterboard and
cellulose-cement boards, and will primarily be described in this context.
BACKGROUND
Plasterboard and cellulose-cement panels, formed with recessed edges, are
used in construction to provide an internal lining for walls and ceilings. To provide
a smooth, paintable joint between adjacent panels, the panels are joined using a base
coat jointing compound, ng tape to reinforce the joint and a topping compound
to provide a smooth, easy-to-sand finish. The base coat is applied in two stages.
The first stage involves applying a first coat of the base coat to secure the tape
therein. This can involve ng a small amount of the base coat to the joint,
applying the jointing tape along and over the joint, and applying additional base coat
to cover the jointing tape. The first coat of base coat is allowed to set before the
second stage commences. In the second stage, a second coat of the base coat is
d to cover the first coat of base coat, with the embedded tape, and level the
surface. The topping compound may be formulated to have a similar colour to the
externally facing paper of the rboard, and is applied to provide a smooth finish
and to better hide the joint once painted (a so-called “Level 4 finish”). To provide a
surface finish that is iently high in quality to meet the highest building standard
(a so-called “Level 5 finish”), a final skim or “finish” coat is thereafter d over
the whole wall.
Because the base coat is used together with the jointing tape, and e it
also es the underlying joint strength between the adjacent panels, the base coat
is formulated to have good adhesion to both board and jointing tape, adequate
strength and low shrinkage. In this regard, it can be formulated using calcium
sulphate hemihydrate plaster to set and harden relatively quickly via a reaction with
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water (a led ng” compound). On the other hand, the topping compound
es good spread-ability (i.e. easily trowelled), high sand-ability (i.e. easily
sanded), and a good (e.g. smooth) surface finish once applied and sanded. In this
, it can be formulated from a water-based polymeric binder (a so-called
“drying” compound). Thus, the base and g compounds are formulated
differently.
Whilst the setting compound employed for the two coats of base coat can be
formulated to set quickly (e.g. 20 – 60 minutes) to be ready for application of the
topping compound, the topping compound needs to dry for a sufficient period (16 –
24 hours) before it can be sanded and painted. In practice, this means that the
jointing procedure for a Level 4 finish takes longer than one day. For a Level 5
finish, further time must be provided for application of the skim coat, drying and
sanding. Hence, up to three days can be required before a Level 5 finished surface is
ready for painting.
526 to the present applicant discloses a system of jointing and
finishing plasterboard sheets in which a connective material is first applied to
securely join a side edge portion of a first plasterboard sheet to a side edge portion of
a second plasterboard sheet. A joint filling compound is applied to overlie the
connective al, and a finishing compound is then applied to overlie the joint
filling compound. US8257526 teaches the addition of a chemical agent, such as
potassium or ammonium sulfate, in the region of the first and second plasterboard
sheets to catalyse the curing/setting reaction of the joint filling compound.
The above references to the background art do not constitute an admission
that the art forms part of the common general knowledge of a person of ordinary
skill in the art. The above references are also not ed to limit the application of
the jointing method and system as disclosed herein.
SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE
Disclosed herein is a two-coat method for the ng of adjacent, in situ
plasterboard building panels (e.g. building panels of plasterboard or cellulose-cement
board for walls and ceilings, etc).
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The two-coat method comprises ng a base coat at a joint of the nt
panels and allowing it to set. The method also comprises ng a topping
compound over the base coat and allowing it to set. Each of the base coat and the
topping compound are ated to be of a setting type and comprise calcium
sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the two-coat method and system
according to the present disclosure enables a second coat application of basecoat to
be eliminated, with the attendant advantages of speed, reduced cost and reduced
complexity. In this regard, a first coat application of the base coat can be applied at
a joint of the adjacent panels and allowed to set (optionally with reinforcing tape
ed therein), and then the topping compound can be applied over the first coat
application of the base coat and d to set.
In accordance with the t disclosure, the base coat can be formulated to
have a low degree of shrinkage.
By formulating each of the base coat and the topping compound to comprise
calcium sulphate hemihydrate, the base coat and topping compound can be made to
set relatively quickly and with low shrinkage (as compared to so called ‘drying-type’
formulations). In this regard, a higher proportion of plaster will typically result in
lower shrinkage during setting.
The inclusion of a lightweight filler material in each of the base coat and
topping formulations may also serve to reduce shrinkage during setting. A
lightweight filler material can also impart light-weight (i.e. reduce the density of)
each of the base coat and topping compound, without compromising joint strength.
Such a material can further provide for ease of handling and, particularly, ease of
sanding. For e, the eight filler material may comprise perlite
pheres, or may comprise other lightweight fillers such as cenospheres, hollow
glass microspheres, expanded tes or polymeric microspheres, etc.
The proportion of lightweight filler material in the base coat can, according
to its function in the joint, be less than in the g compound. For example, the
base coat can comprise more of the setting component (e.g. more beta-calcium
sulphate hemihydrate) than the topping compound. In this way, the base coat can
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provide for joint strength, whereas the greater amount of filler in the topping
nd can provide improved ease of ng, ease of spreadability, and ease of
sanding, contributing to an improved surface finish (i.e. ng for at least a Level
4 surface finish).
In some embodiments, the topping compound can be formulated to have a
degree of shrinkage comparable to the base coat. This allows for the possibility of a
at methodology to be deployed. In this regard, the comparable degree of
shrinkage between the base coat and topping compound means that the requirement
for a second coat of base coat can be eliminated whilst still achieving at least a Level
4 finish. This two-coat methodology can thus provide savings in time, cost and
complexity.
In a first form, and in contradistinction to the teaching in the art, each of the
base coat and topping compound are formulated to be of a setting type, the topping
compound comprising about 32-46 wt. % calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The
formulation of each as a setting type compound can allow for the comparable degree
of shrinkage to be ed. r, the formulation of each as a setting type can
also allow for the possibility of the method to be deployed quickly (e.g. in a single
working day, whereby the topping coat may be iently hard and dry to be
surface finished (e.g. sanded) at the end of one day, to be ready for painting the
next). The ability to fix board and te jointing in one working day, and paint it
the next ents a significant advance in the art, and substantially increases
building productivity.
In this first form, each of the base coat and topping compound se a
r-based setting compound, and each can be formulated to provide the
comparable degree of shrinkage. In this regard, the plaster may comprise a betacalcium
sulphate hemihydrate, the beta-form being of relatively low cost to e
compared to alpha-gypsum hemihydrate. However, alpha-calcium sulphate
hemihydrate can also be used.
In this first form, the proportion of plaster in the base coat is greater than that
in the topping compound. This can result in the base coat providing adequate
underlying wet strength to the resultant joint during setting. The relatively lower
tion of plaster in the topping compound can also contribute to improved
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sandability of the topping compound, providing for at least a Level 4 surface finish
to be achieved in sanding. In this regard, the combined effects of a lower proportion
of plaster and a higher proportion of lightweight filler in the topping nd (as
compared to the base coat) can achieve the dual purpose of maintaining sufficiently
comparable shrinkage to the base coat (to prevent cracking during setting/drying for
example), whilst ing for ed sandability, such that a joint having a Level
4 surface finish can be achieved within a single g day, using the two-coat
method.
In this first form, each of the base coat and topping compound can be
formulated to have a short g time. For example, the base coat can be
formulated to have an initial setting time of approximately 45 – 60 min. And for
example, the topping compound can be formulated to have an initial setting time of
approximately 45 – 60 min.
In this first form, each of the base coat and topping compound can comprise a
water soluble or dispersible polymeric binder. Such a binder can improve the
strength and adhesion of the set nd. For example, the water soluble or
dispersible ric binder may comprise one or more of: polyvinyl alcohol,
starch, a polymer emulsion of: ethylene vinyl acetate; polyvinyl acetate; acrylic;
polyacrylamide; styrene acrylic; styrene butadiene rubber.
In this first form, the proportion of polymeric binder in the base coat can be
greater than that in the topping nd. This can result in the base coat having
good dry strength and adhesion, thus providing underlying strength to the resultant
joint, whereas the topping compound can also have a short setting time and sufficient
on but yet still be easy to: handle, spread/apply and sand/finish.
In a second form, the topping compound can be formulated to be of a drying
type. The g compound can, in this regard, comprise one or more organic
binders (e.g. one or more water soluble or sible polymeric binders). However,
in contradistinction to the prior art, the topping compound can be reformulated to
have a degree of shrinkage that is comparable to the base coat.
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In this second form, each of the base coat and g compound can
comprise a water soluble or dispersible polymeric binder. Such a binder can
e the strength and on of each of the base coat and topping compound.
For example, the water soluble or dispersible polymeric binder may comprise one or
more of: polyvinyl alcohol, starch, a polymer emulsion of: ethylene vinyl acetate;
polyvinyl acetate; acrylic; polyacrylamide; e acrylic; styrene butadiene rubber.
In this second form, the drying type ation of the topping compound
can comprise a comparatively higher level of filler than the setting type topping
nd ation. This higher level of filler can again help in ing the
topping nd with a comparable degree of shrinkage to the base coat.
In this second form, the drying type formulation can comprise a dispersant
that is selected to disperse the comparatively higher level of filler in an aqueous
phase of the g compound. For example, the dispersant can comprise one or
more of: a hydrophobic copolymer carboxylate polyelectrolyte; an ionic dispersant
such as ammonium/sodium polyacrylate, or polyacylic acid; a non-ionic dispersant
such as a modified polyacrylate polymer, a modified polyurethane polymer, or an
ethoxylate acetylene diols. The level of dispersant can be selected to promote a lowshrinkage
drying of the topping compound comparable to the base coat.
In one embodiment of either the first or second form, the topping compound
can be formulated to enable its ease of surface finishing (e.g. sanding). When the
base coat and topping compound are each of a setting type, their ations can be
varied according to their function in the joint.
In one embodiment of the second form, each of the base coat and topping
compound can comprise filler material. The proportion of filler material in the base
coat can, according to its function in the joint, be less than in the topping compound.
For example, the base coat can comprise more of the mineral binder (e.g. more betacalcium
sulphate hemihydrate) than the topping compound.
In either the first or second form, the base coat provides for joint strength,
whereas the greater amount of filler in the topping compound can provide for ease of
handling, ease of spreadability, and ease of g.
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In one embodiment of either the first or second form, the filler material may
comprise a metal carbonate-based material such as calcium carbonate. The filler
material may further comprise a filler that improves slip and bility such as talc
or mica. For example, the base coat may comprise mica for good mix-ability and
crack resistance, whereas the topping compound may se talc and/or clay for
good rheology and sand-ability.
In one embodiment of the second form, a proportion of the filler material in
each of the base coat and topping compound can comprise lightweight filler material.
Such a al can help to reduce shrinkage and can also impart light-weight (i.e.
reduce the density of) each of the base coat and topping compound, without
compromising joint strength. Such a material can further provide for ease of
handling and ease of sanding. For example, the lightweight filler material may
comprise perlite microspheres, or may comprise other lightweight fillers such as
heres, hollow glass microspheres, expanded silicates or polymeric
microspheres, etc.
In one embodiment of either the first or second form, the proportion of
lightweight filler material in the base coat can be less than that in the g
compound. This is because the lightweight filler material (e.g. perlite microspheres)
can promote low-shrinkage and improve the surface finish, sand-ability and paint-
y of both the setting and drying type g nds.
In one embodiment of either the first or second form, the base coat can be
applied together with a reinforcing tape that is placed to cover a central part of the
joint, prior to setting of the base coat. More specifically, the base coat can first be
applied at the joint between adjacent building material sheets/panels and, after a
short period (up to one minute), the reinforcing tape can be bedded into the base
coat. Then, a further thin layer of base coat can be applied over the reinforcing tape,
and this can all take place within the one setting procedure. Alternatively, the
reinforcing tape may be applied (e.g. adhered) directly to the joint and the base coat
may be applied thereover. Once the base coat applied during either of these
procedures has set iently, then the topping compound is applied, d to set
or dry, and is then surface finished (e.g. sanded). With the first form of the present
method and system, this can all take place in one working day.
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In some embodiments of either the first or second form, an ve
reinforcing tape may be applied directly to the joint of the adjacent panels, prior to
applying the base coat.
In one embodiment of either the first or second form, the reinforcing tape can
be formed from a material that is ant to swelling (i.e. due to water absorption
when wet), and that is resistant to shrinkage during setting and drying of the joint
(i.e. after contact with water and subsequent setting/drying). For example, the
reinforcing tape may se a glass fibre mat material of elongate format.
Further, where an open fibre pattern is provided in the tape, this can allow for
penetration of the base coat through the fibres, which can further improve the
strength of the joint. Such a tape may have thicker fibres, to assist with adhesion
between the base coat and the fibres in the rcing tape, to improve the strength
of the resultant joint. A glass fibre tape can also help to reduce blisters/bubbles in
the joint (which is a known problem with paper tape). Such a tape can therefore
enable a smooth finish for the first coat, (i.e. in comparison to a based tape
which can deform and shrink).
Also disclosed herein is a system for the jointing of adjacent, in situ building
panels (e.g. building panels of plasterboard for walls and ceilings, etc).
The system employs a base coat which is formulated as a setting type
compound to be applied at a joint of the adjacent panels and allowed to set.
The system further employs a topping nd which is formulated to have
a degree of age comparable to the base coat, the topping compound to be
applied over the base coat and d to set or dry.
As mentioned above, by formulating the topping compound to have a degree
of shrinkage comparable to the base coat, a two-coat system can result, with the
attendant savings in time, cost and complexity.
As set forth above, when the topping compound is of a setting type, the twocoat
system can be deployed quickly (e.g. in one single working day), representing a
icant advance in the art.
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The system can also employ a reinforcing tape that is embedded into the base
coat to be ed along and to cover a central part of the joint. In an alternative
form, the reinforcing tape may be an adhesive reinforcing tape. The adhesive
reinforcing tape may be applied (e.g. adhered) directly to the joint and the base coat
may be applied thereover. In some embodiments, the reinforcing tape may be formed
from a material that is resistant to swelling (i.e. due to water absorption when wet)
and shrinkage during drying of the base coat, such as glass fibre mat material. The
reinforcing tape may have an elongate format (e.g. to be cut to the joint length and of
e.g. 50 mm width). The reinforcing tape may also have an open fibre n.
In one embodiment of the , the base coat can be formulated such that,
after application at the joint, it has an initial setting time of approximately 45 – 60
min, and is sufficiently set (i.e. for application of the topping compound) after
approximately 75 min.
When the topping compound is of a setting type, it can be formulated such
that, after application over the set base coat incorporating the reinforcing tape, it can
have an initial setting time of approximately 45 – 60 min. For e, and as set
forth above, the topping compound may be applied to the base coat, incorporating
the reinforcing tape, approximately 75 min after the base coat has first been applied.
This can, for example, take place in the morning of a working day. Once the topping
compound has set and sufficiently dried, it can, for example, be surface finished (e.g.
sanded) on the same working day (e.g. afternoon).
When the topping compound is of a drying type, it can be formulated such
that, after application over the set base coat incorporating the reinforcing tape, it can
have a drying time of approximately 16 – 24 hours (i.e. overnight).
The base coat and topping compound can otherwise be formulated in a
manner as set forth in the method disclosed above.
Also sed herein is a system for the ng of adjacent, in situ building
panels (e.g. building panels of plasterboard for walls and ceilings, etc). The system
employs a base coat which is ated as a setting type compound to be applied at
a joint of the adjacent panels and allowed to set. The system r employs a
g compound which is also formulated to be of a setting type, the topping
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compound comprising about 32-46 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a
lightweight filler material, the topping compound being formulated to have a
proportion of calcium sulphate hemihydrate that is less than in the base coat and to
achieve at least a Level 4 surface finish when sanded.
The base coat and topping compound can otherwise be formulated in a
manner as set forth in the method disclosed above.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF GS
Notwithstanding any other forms that may fall within the scope of the
method and system as set forth in the Summary, a specific embodiment will now be
described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawing in
which:
Figure 1 shows a schematic overview of the formation of a joint between
adjacent, in situ panels.
ED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS
In the ing detailed description, the illustrative embodiments described
are not intended to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilised and other
changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter
sed herein. It will be readily understood that the s of the present
disclosure, as generally described herein, can be arranged, substituted, combined,
separated and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are
contemplated in this disclosure.
A method and system according to the present disclosure finds particular
application to the rapid ion of an excellent joint at adjacent sheets/panels of
plasterboard and ose-cement board (e.g. for walls and ceilings). The method
and system according to the present disclosure provides for a two-coat methodology
and system, whereby a second coat application of at can be eliminated, with
the attendant advantages of speed, reduced cost and reduced complexity.
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In this regard, the base coat is able to provide underlying joint th whilst
having low shrinkage and good adhesion to the tape. The topping compound also
has a comparable degree of low shrinkage, as well as good spread-ability, high sandability
and a smooth surface finish once applied and sanded.
In a first mode, when the topping compound is of a setting type, it enables the
two-coat methodology and system to be ed in a normal working day. In a
second mode, the topping nd is of a drying type, but is formulated to have
low shrinkage, comparable to the base coat.
First Mode
Each of the base coat and topping compound is formulated to be of a setting
type, whereby they have comparable degrees of shrinkage. In addition, the method
and system can be rapidly deployed (e.g. in a single working day). In this regard, the
base coat and topping compound are each able to set and harden sufficiently such
that, at the end of the g day, the joint is able to be surface finished (e.g.
sanded), whereby the joint is ready for painting the next day. The ability to fix
boards and complete the jointing in one working day, and paint it the next, represents
a significant advance in the art, which can ntially increase productivity in the
building industry.
For use with plasterboard and cellulose-cement board, optimally the base
coat and topping compound each comprise a plaster-based, setting compound. A
preferred setting compound is alcium sulphate hemihydrate, because it has
relatively low cost of tion (i.e. ed to alpha-gypsum hemihydrate). The
proportion of plaster in the base coat compound is r than in the topping coat
compound because the base coat provides the underlying strength to the resultant
joint, s the topping compound is formulated to enable its ease of ation
and surface finishing (e.g. sanding).
To enhance strength and adhesion, each of the base coat and topping
compound further comprise a water soluble or dispersible ric binder,
optimally including ethylene vinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol (although other
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suitable binders include starch, polyvinyl acetate; acrylic; polyacrylamide; styrene
c; styrene butadiene rubber, etc.).
The proportion of both plaster setting agent and polymeric binder in the base
coat is greater than in the topping compound because the base coat provides the
underlying strength in the resultant joint. However, whilst the topping compound
still has relatively short working life, its lesser amounts of binders make it easier to
handle, spread/apply and sand/finish.
In this regard, each of the base coat and topping compound is formulated to
have a short initial setting time (approximately 45 – 60 min. for the base coat and
imately 45 – 60 min. for the topping compound).
Second Mode
The base coat is formulated to be of a setting type, whereas the topping
compound is ated to be of a drying type. The topping compound is
formulated to have a degree of shrinkage comparable to the base coat. The method
and system, being two-coat, is still able to be rapidly deployed (e.g. only two coats
required, and both coats applied in one working day).
In this , because the topping compound can be applied to the base coat
after approximately 75 s, it can dry sufficiently (e.g. in 16 – 24 hours) such
that, at or close to the beginning of the next g day, the joint is able to be
surface finished (e.g. sanded). Thus, again, the joint can then be ready for painting
on that day. Again, this ability to fix board and te jointing with two coats in
one working day, and paint it the next, represents a significant advance in the art,
which can substantially se productivity in the building industry.
In the second mode, the base coat is formulated as in the first mode, to
provide the underlying strength to the resultant joint. Again, the drying-type topping
compound is formulated to enable its ease of ation and surface finishing (e.g.
sanding).
To e th and adhesion, each of the base coat and topping
compound comprise an organic binder such as a water soluble or dispersible
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polymeric binder. Optimally the polymeric binder es ethylene vinyl acetate
and polyvinyl alcohol (although other suitable s include starch, polyvinyl
acetate; acrylic; polyacrylamide; styrene acrylic; styrene butadiene rubber, etc).
Polyvinyl l has the added benefit of providing a thickening function.
However, the tion of polymeric binder in the topping compound can be
greater than in the base coat as it forms the primary binder of the drying-type topping
compound.
First & Second Modes – Further Components
Each of the base coat and topping compound in both the first and second
modes comprise filler material, lly a mineral filler such as a metal carbonatebased
material (e.g. calcium carbonate). The tion of filler material in the base
coat is less than in the topping compound because the base coat comprises more
binder than the topping compound. The greater amount of filler in the g
compound enhances ease of handling, ease of spreadability, and ease of sanding.
The filler material also includes a filler that improves rheology and sandability
such as talc or mica. More specifically, the base coat comprises mica,
whereas the topping compound comprises talc. Mica in the base coat provides good
mix-ability and crack resistance. Talc in the topping compound provides good
rheology to the compound during its application and good sand-ability after setting
and drying.
The filler material in each of the base coat and topping nd also
comprises lightweight filler material to reduce the density of each of the base coat
and topping compound without excessively compromising strength. The lightweight
filler material can also increase ease of handling. For example, the lightweight filler
material can be perlite microspheres or can be other eight fillers such as
heres, hollow glass microspheres, expanded silicates or polymeric
microspheres, etc. Such lightweight fillers can also help to reduce age of each
of the base coat and topping nd prior to setting.
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The proportion of lightweight filler (e.g. perlite pheres) in the base
coat is less than in the topping compound e such lightweight filler additionally
improves surface finish, sand-ability and paint-ability.
The method and system employ a reinforcing tape that is arranged along and
is embedded in the base coat prior to its setting, thereby ng a central part of the
joint. Alternatively, the reinforcing tape, such as an ve reinforcing tape, may
be applied (e.g. adhered) directly to the joint and the base coat compound may be
applied over the reinforcing tape. Optimally the reinforcing tape is formed from a
material that is resistant to swelling, shrinkage and deformation (e.g. glass fibre mat
material in an elongate format). Such swelling can occur due to water absorption by
some types of tape (e.g. paper). Further, such shrinkage can occur during drying of
some types of tape (e.g. paper). A glass fibre tape can also help to reduce
blisters/bubbles in the joint (a known problem with paper tape). Such a tape can
therefore enable a smooth surface finish for the base coat, because the tape doesn’t
swell, shrink or deform (i.e. in comparison to a based tape).
A glass fibre reinforcing tape can also be selected that has an open fibre
pattern. This can allow the base coat to penetrate through and n the fibres,
and to fuse across the tape, which can further improve the strength of the joint.
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Example 1 – Deployment of the Method & System
Figure 1 schematically depicts a two-coat method and system 10 for the
jointing of nt, in situ ng panels P of plasterboard (or cellulose-cement
boards) for walls and ceilings.
Figure 1A shows a setting type base coat 12 first being d in a recess R
of a joint J located at adjacent panels P. This first application of the base coat is
applied to fill the recess and immediately thereafter a reinforcing tape 14 (e.g. a roll
of 50mm wide shrink-resistant glass fibre mat) is then applied along and over (i.e. to
cover) a central part of the joint J using a suitably bladed tool (e.g. broad-knife or
trowel) B.
Figure 1B shows a further layer of the base coat 12 being applied over the
tape 14 again using a suitably bladed tool (e.g. broad-knife or trowel) B, and to a
width of e.g. ~150 – 200mm, with this operation taking place y after a few
minutes, and within the one setting procedure of the base coat (which procedure
usually takes place over a 45 – 60 minute interval).
Referring now to Figure 1C, once the base coat has set sufficiently (e.g. ~75
minutes after first being applied), a setting or drying type g compound 16 is
applied with a trowel T and is allowed to set or dry. The setting-type topping
compound can initially set in about a 45 – 60 minute interval, s the drying-
type topping compound dries over a 16 – 24 hour period.
Referring now to Figure 1D, once the topping compound 16 has set or dried
sufficiently, it is then surface finished, such as being hand-sanded with sandpaper S
or ic sander.
In the case of a setting-type topping compound, if the base coat 12, with
embedded tape 14 and topping compound 16, have been applied in the morning, and
the g compound has set sufficiently, the hand-sanding with sandpaper S or
electric sander can advantageously take place in the afternoon of the same day.
In the case of a -type topping compound, if the base coat 12, with
embedded tape 14 and topping compound 16, have been applied in the morning, and
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the topping compound has dried sufficiently, the hand-sanding with sandpaper S or
electric sander can take place in the morning of the next day.
In either case, the set or dried and surface-finished joint can advantageously
be painted on the next day.
Figure 1E shows a cross-sectional plan view taken through the resultant joint
to illustrate the embedded tape and compounds 12 and 16. Laboratory results
indicate that the resultant joint es favourably with existing joints that have
been formed in accordance with a three coat, prior art methodology.
Example 2 – Formulation for Base Coat
The base coat formulation sed a fine ed plaster (~ 78 wt. %)
which, together with several organic binders, was observed to provide sufficient
ss and strength to the base coat once set (i.e. the base coat employed more
binder than in ison to the topping compound – see Example 3).
The base coat also comprised three types of fillers (two mineral fillers and an
inert, lightweight filler) in an appropriate proportion (i.e. less in comparison to the
topping compound), namely: calcium carbonate ), perlite microspheres, and
mica. The CaCO3 (~ 11 wt. %) provided body/bulk to the base coat. The CaCO3
grade was Microfine at an average particle size of around 5 microns and so added a
smooth, grit-free consistency to the base coat. The perlite microspheres (at ~ 3.9 wt.
%) reduced the age and density (weight) of the compound and thus increased
its ease of handling, and also ed the rheology of the base coat. The mica (at ~
3.7 wt. %) provided good ility and crack ance to the base coat.
The base coat further comprised a clay, namely, attapulgite (e.g. PalyGel®,
MIN-U-GEL®, etc). The attapulgite provided a thickening function, improved the
rheology and reduced the need for an additional amount of cellulosic agents.
The base coat also comprised cellulosic thickeners, namely, hydroxy propyl
methyl cellulose (HPMC) and modified ose ether (MHEC) as waterretainers
/thickeners (at less than ~ 0.6 wt. % in total). Limiting the cellulosics to less
than 0.6% by weight of the compound limited the amount of air entrainment during
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formulation/mixing of the base coat (i.e. avoiding the need for anti-foaming agents),
and at this level did not impede ility and use of the base coat. Also, at a level
of cellulosics > ~ 0.6 wt. % the base coat becomes sticky (i.e. harder to apply,
sticking to the jointing tools, etc.). At this level the cellulosics retained sufficient
water, and provided a sufficient amount of thickening, to facilitate smooth and easy
ling of the base coat with the jointing tools.
The base coat further comprised polymeric binders, namely: ethylene vinyl
acetate (EVA) powder (~ 1.3 wt. %); modified starch as an adhesive/gum (e.g.
Tackidex® 250, at ~ 0.5 wt. %); polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to provide both a binding
and thickening function (at ~ 0.15 – 0.8 wt. %); and potato starch ether for rheology
modification and thickening (e.g. Solvitose® FC50, at ~ 0.1 wt. %). The EVA
helped to bind together (i.e. during curing) all of the components, as well as to
e good adhesion properties of the compound to plasterboard/wallboard
substrates. In some embodiments of the base coat compound, the higher levels of
PVA were employed and the starch(es) were removed from the formulation.
A fungicide was also added to the compound to control bacterial, algal and
fungal growth therein, to improve in situ life of the base coat and to protect paint
films applied over the joint. The fungicide added was a dithiocarbamate (e.g.
, at ~ 0.12 wt. %).
Sorbitol (or ol) (at ~ 0.08 wt. %) was also added to the compound,
being an amount to counteract the presence of boric acid (in the form of metal
borate) in plasterboard. ise, the metal borate would react with and coagulate
the polyvinyl alcohol.
A dispersant such as a hydrophobic copolymer carboxylate polyelectrolyte
(e.g. OrotanTM 731-DP at ~ 0.18 wt. %.) was added to help disperse all the
ents evenly throughout the wet compound during mixing with water. An
accelerator (e.g. ground gypsum, such as SMA or CMA, at ~ 0.14 wt. %) and a
retarder (e.g. an amino acid retarder, such as PlastRetard®, or ed lime and
quartz mixed with proteinaceous material, such as Gold Bond® Retarder, at ~ 0.006 –
0.022 wt. %) were added to help control/regulate the base coat’s initial setting time
and hardening rate. The base coat also comprised skim milk powder (at ~ 0.175 wt.
%) to retard the g time and improve the gy.
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A hobizing additive (e.g. a silane powder such as Elotex® Seal 712)
was added (at 0.1 – 0.5 wt. %.) to increase water resistance of the base coat.
Preferred base coats had the following formulations:
Formulation ( %) %) %) %) % % 1 Raw Material Formulation 2 ( Formulation ( 3 4 ( 5 6
ption Formulation Formulation Formulation
Fine Aridized
78.5 77.7 77.7 77.7 77.8 78.8
Plaster
Calcium Carbonate
.0 10.5 10.5 10.5 11.2 10.0
Perlite (Sil-Cell®
/34 or Sil-Cell® 4.0 3.99 3.95 3.95 3.9 4
BC)
Mica 150 3.33 3.33 3.33 3.29 3.7 3.13
ersible EVA
1.24 1.55 1.49 1.58 1.25 1.25
powder (DA-1100)
Starch (Tackidex®
- - - - 0.50 -
Attapulgite
(PalyGel® or 0.734 0.754 0.78 0.79 0.25 0.75
MIN-U-GEL® 400)
HPMC (Mecellose®
0.076 0.060 0.07 0.061 0.22 0.07
PMC 40 US)
Skim Milk Powder 0.145 0.155 0.16 0.158 0.18 0.15
Dispersant
0.124 0.129 0.13 0.132 0.18 0.12
(OrotanTM 731-DP)
Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.8 0.732 0.76 0.74 0.15 0.8
rator (SMA
0.08 0.098 0.11 0.105 0.14 0.06
or CMA)
Calcium hydroxide
0.038 0.038 0.040 0.040 0.12 0.1
(Hydrated Lime)
Fungicide (Ziram®) 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.121 0.12 0.12
Starch (Solvitose®
- - - - 0.10 -
FC50)
Sorbitol 0.3 0.3 0.29 0.29 0.08 0.3
Modified Cellulose
0.2 0.211 0.20 0.211 0.08 0.2
Ether MHEC
Amino Acid 0.022 or 0.022 or
0.02 or as 0.02 or as
Retarder as as 0.006 -
ed required
(PlastRetard® PE) required required
Gold Bond® As
- - - - -
Retarder required
Hydrophobizing
0.311 0.311 0.29 0.29 - 0.31
Additive
Total (approx.) 100 100 100 100 100 100
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Example 3 – Formulation for Setting-type Topping Compound
The setting-type topping formulation also comprised a fine aridized plaster (~
32 wt. %) which, together with several organic binders, provided sufficient setting
and sufficient strength, whilst promoting ease of g and sand-ability/finishing
(i.e. less binder than in comparison to the base coat – see Example 2).
The topping compound also sed four filler als (two grades of
carbonate mineral filler, talc, and an inert, lightweight filler) in an increased
tion in ison to the base coat. The four filler materials were: two grades
(i.e. of different particle size) of CaCO3, perlite microspheres and talc.
A coarser grade CaCO3 (Circal 60/16 at ~ 26 – 36 wt. %) provided body/bulk
to the topping. A finer grade of CaCO3 (grade Microfine at an average particle size
of around 5 microns) persed the coarser grade CaCO3 to add a smooth, creamy
consistency to the topping.
The preferred inert, eight filler was again perlite microspheres (but at
an increased level of ~ 5.5 wt. %), which again reduced the density t) of the
topping and further increased its ease of handling, improved the rheology of the
topping, and improved the sand-ability/finish-ability of the compound.
The talc (hydrated magnesium silicate at ~ 15 wt. %) replaced the mica of the
base coat and provided additional body to the calcium carbonate, as well as itself
providing good gy, a smooth surface, good sand-ability and good paint-ability
to the topping.
The topping additionally comprised potassium sulfate (at ~ 0.08 wt. %), an
accelerator, to help catalyze the setting reaction of fine aridized plaster.
The other components of the topping compound as set forth below functioned
in a similar manner to the base coat.
It was noted that the low shrinkage of the setting-type topping formulation
was achieved due to crystal formation of the mineral (plaster) binder during the
hydration on. A certain percentage of water in the prepared paste was
consumed in the hydration on, which d the amount of free water for
evaporation. The crystal structure of the mineral binder also helped to reduce
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shrinkage by inhibiting close packing of the inert fillers. The eight filler (e.g.
perlite microspheres) also helped to reduce shrinkage when a proportion of the
mineral (plaster) binder dried without setting.
Some preferred setting-type topping compounds had the ing
formulations:
Formulation 1 Formulation 2 Formulation 3
Raw al Description (%) (%) (%)
Fine aridized plaster 32.3 45.9 45.8
Calcium Carbonate 36.3 26.5 36.7
Microfine Calcium Carbonate 7.26 9.8 -
Perlite microspheres 5.5 5.5 5.5
Talc 14.7 8.8 8.9
Redispersible EVA powder 1.4 1.2 0.8
Attapulgite 1.1 0.7 0.7
HPMC 0.15 0.2 0.2
Modified Cellulose 0.42
Ether, MHEC 0.25 0.28
Poly Vinyl l 0.45 0.35 0.35
Sorbitol 0.15 0.16 0.11
Accelerator (SMA) 0.06 0.1 0.1
Retarder 0.05 0.06 0.06
Potassium Sulphate 0.08 0.2 0.39
Fungicide - 0.12 0.12
Skim Milk Powder - - 0.15
Calcium Hydroxide (hydrated 0.08
lime) - 0.05
Total x.) 100.0 100.0 100.0
Example 4 – Formulation for Topping Compound with Polymer Binder
The drying-type g formulation comprised l organic binders,
namely, EVA and PV Alcohol. These binders provided sufficient adhesion and
strength, whilst promoting ease of working and sand-ability/finishing.
The drying-type topping formulation comprised a comparatively higher level
of filler than the setting type formulation (i.e. ~ 55 wt. % or greater; CaCO3 at > 40
wt. %, talc at nearly 10 wt. %).
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The drying-type topping formulation comprised a dispersant that was selected
to disperse this comparatively higher level of filler in an aqueous phase of the
topping compound (i.e. once formulated with the wet ingredients). The dispersant
was selected from one or more of: a hydrophobic copolymer carboxylate
polyelectrolyte (e.g. OrotanTM 731-DP); an ionic dispersant such as
ammonium/sodium polyacrylate, or polyacylic acid; and/or a non-ionic dispersants
such as a modified polyacrylate polymer, a modified polyurethane polymer, or an
ethoxylate acetylene diols. The level of dispersant (~ 0.03 wt. %) was selected to
promote a low-shrinkage drying of the topping compound comparable to the base
coat.
It was noted that low age in the drying-type (e.g. vinyl-based) topping
compound was achieved due to the ation of higher filler content (or resulting
low water content) and the lightweight filler, together with the dispersant, the latter
which helped to e higher filler loading and to reduce water requirement (i.e.
level of water ed).
It was also noted that a further reduction of shrinkage was able to be achieved
by employing a different EVA, such as DA-511 or Celvolit® 1309 at 2.07 wt. %,
both of which require less water for formulating the g. For example, these
grades of EVA d a sacrificing of (reduction in) water down to ~ 35 wt. %.
Other factors which could be varied to control age of the drying-type
g formulation included varying the selected EVA properties, including:
- the lar weight of polymer;
- the type and quantity of protective colloid used;
- its viscosity;
- the % of solids.
It was noted that it® 1309 has a lower ity (lower molecular
weight) than the EVA of the formulation below (DA-511).
It was further noted that EVA polymers in emulsion form are stabilized using
different type of protective colloids (such as polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxy-ethyl
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cellulose (HEC), starch, surfactants, etc). Polyvinyl alcohols used as a protective
colloid are also of different types (e.g. different molecular weight, fully
hydrolysed/partially hydrolysed, e tension differences) which again was also
noted to affect the water requirement. The employed grades of HEC could also have
different molecular weights which could affect the water requirement.
A preferred drying-type topping compound had the following formulation:
Raw Material ption Formulation (%)
Calcium Carbonate 47.1
Talc 8.30
Perlite microspheres 5.41
Attapulgite 1.42
Polyvinyl alcohol 0.3
Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose 0.3
HPMC 0.15
Sorbitol 0.16
Dispersant 0.03
DRY INGREDIENTS TOTAL 63.16
(approx.)
Water 34.6
EVA Emulsion 2.07
e 0.17
WET INGREDIENTS TOTAL 36.84
(approx.)
TOTAL (approx.) 100.0
e 5 – Alternative Deployment of the Method & System
An ative methodology for the jointing of adjacent, in situ ng
panels of plasterboard (or cellulose-cement boards) for walls and ceilings will now
be described. In this ment, and in contrast to the embodiment shown in
Figure 1, the reinforcing tape 14 is applied directly to the plasterboard at the joint J
between the adjacent panels P of plasterboard. The reinforcing tape 14 may be in the
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form of an adhesive shrink-resistant glass fibre mat, such as various FibaTape
products of St. Gobain (e.g. FibaTape Extra Strength Drywall Tape, FibaTape
Perfect Finish Ultra-thin Drywall Tape, FibaTape Mold-X10 Mold-Resistant
Drywall Tape, FibaTape Standard Mesh Drywall Tape, etc). The adhesive backing
of the reinforcing tape 14 assisted in the correct positioning of the tape over the joint
J, without the need to initially apply a base coat 12 to the joint.
A thin layer of a g type base coat 12 was then applied over the
reinforcing tape 14 using a ly bladed tool B (e.g. broad-knife or trowel). This
first application of the base coat 12 was applied so as to infuse through the tape 14
and fill the recess R between the nt panels.
Once the base coat 12 had set sufficiently (e.g. ~ 75 minutes after first being
applied), a setting or drying type topping compound 16 was applied (e.g. with a
trowel T) and was d to set or dry. The setting-type topping compound can
also be formulated to initially set in about a 45 – 60 minute interval, whereas the
drying-type topping compound is usually formulated to dry over a 16 – 24 hour
Once the topping compound 16 had set or dried sufficiently, it was then
surface finished, such as being hand-sanded with per S or an electric sander.
If, for example, the tape 14, base coat 12 and setting-type g compound 16 have
been d in the morning, the system and method are such that the topping
compound 16 has set iently so that the hand-sanding with sandpaper S or
electric sander can take place in the afternoon of the same day. If a drying-type
topping compound is used, and the topping compound has dried sufficiently, the
hand-sanding with sandpaper S or electric sander can take place in the morning of
the next day.
In either case, the set or dried and surface-finished joint can advantageously
be painted on the next day.
Whilst a number of specific method and system embodiments have been
described, it should be appreciated that the method and system may be embodied in
other forms.
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In the claims which follow and in the preceding summary except where the
context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the
word “comprising” is used in the sense of “including”, that is, various features may
be associated with further features in various embodiments.
Variations and modifications may be made to the parts previously described
without departing from the spirit or ambit of the disclosure.
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Claims (20)
1. A two-coat method for the jointing of adjacent, in situ plasterboard building panels, the at method comprising: applying a base coat at a joint of the adjacent panels and allowing it to set, the base coat ated to be of a setting type and sing calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material; applying a topping nd over the set base coat and allowing it to set, the topping compound comprising about 32-46 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material, the topping compound being ated to have a proportion of calcium sulphate hemihydrate that is less than in the base coat; and g the set topping compound so as to achieve at least a Level 4 surface finish.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein, each of the base coat and topping compound comprises a beta-calcium sulphate hemihydrate.
3. A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein each of the base coat and the topping compound is formulated to have a setting time of approximately 45-60 minutes.
4. A method as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the proportion of lightweight filler material in the base coat is less than that in the topping compound.
5. A method as claimed in claim 4, wherein the lightweight filler material comprises perlite pheres.
6. A method as d in any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the base coat and the topping compound comprises a metal carbonate-based al.
7. A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein each of the base coat and the topping compound further comprises a filler material selected from talc or mica. 18541106_1 (GHMatters) P96139.NZ
8. A method as claimed in any one of the ing claims, further comprising a water soluble or dispersible polymeric binder.
9. A method as claimed in claim 8, wherein the water soluble or dispersible polymeric binder comprises one or more of: polyvinyl l; starch; a polymer emulsion of: ethylene vinyl acetate; nyl acetate; acrylic; polyacrylamide; styrene acrylic; styrene butadiene rubber.
10. A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the base coat is d together with a reinforcing tape that is embedded so as to cover the joint, prior to setting of the base coat.
11. A method as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein an adhesive reinforcing tape is applied directly to the joint of the adjacent panels, prior to applying the base coat.
12. A method as claimed in claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the reinforcing tape comprises a glass fibre mat material.
13. A two-coat system for the jointing of adjacent, in situ plasterboard building panels, the system comprising: - a base coat which is formulated as a setting type compound to be applied at a joint of the adjacent panels and allowed to set, the base coat comprising calcium sulphate drate and a lightweight filler material; - a topping compound which is formulated as a setting type compound to be applied over the base coat and allowed to set, the topping compound comprising about 32-46 wt.% calcium sulphate hemihydrate and a lightweight filler material, the topping compound being ated to have a tion of calcium te hemihydrate that is less than in the base coat and to achieve at least a Level 4 surface finish when sanded.
14. A system as claimed in claim 13, the system r comprising a reinforcing tape that is to be embedded into the base coat to cover the joint. 18541106_1 (GHMatters) P96139.NZ
15. A system as claimed in 13 the system further comprising an ve reinforcing tape that is to be applied directly to the joint of the adjacent panels, prior to applying the base coat.
16. A system as claimed in claim 14 or claim 15, wherein the reinforcing tape comprises a glass fibre mat material.
17. A system as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the base coat is formulated such that, after application at the joint, it sets within approximately 75 min, and n the topping compound is formulated such that, after application over the set base coat, it sets within approximately 75 min.
18. A system as claimed in any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the base coat and topping compound are formulated in a manner as set forth in any one of claims 2 to 12.
19. A two-coat method as d in claim 1, and substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
20. A two-coat system as claimed in claim 13, and ntially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 18541106_1 (GHMatters) P96139.NZ
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