A technical comparison of three jointing plasters stocked by Pelican Systems, with application tips for plasterboard finishing. Every flawless drywall installation starts at the joints. Even the best plasterboard system can be let down by visible seams, cracking or poor finishing if the wrong jointing plaster is used. The right product helps contractors work efficiently,…
By Denise Gould | Posted August 5, 2026 Tagged with JUMBO Plasters
Finishing Plasters in South Africa: The Choice Is Yours
Finishing Plasters In South Africa – A practical guide to the gypsum plasters market, the raw materials behind the bag, and the brands worth knowing. For many years, the finishing plaster market in South Africa offered very few options. One brand dominated, the mixing method was well understood, and most skimmers simply stuck with what…
I purchased a new home towards the end of last year and was renovating the bathrooms, replacing carpets and painting, when I decided that I may as well replace the ceiling while I was at it. The ceilings were the traditional flush plastered ceiling with a decorative cornice, and as with most cornice installations (unless…
JUMBO Skimming Plaster has some noticeable benefits which include its smooth surface and brilliant white finish, but there are many other benefits that are not immediately obvious which offer hidden benefits and savings. Easy to Mix: JUMBO Skimming Plaster is a fine powder and is not highly permeable. These factors mean that the product mixes…
By Denise Gould | Posted March 16, 2017 Tagged with JUMBO Plasters
