Joint Cement Premium

General Information

Knauf Finishing products should be applied to Knauf Plasterboard to ensure System Performance Warranty, and as detailed in the GPDA’s Product Compatibility statement.

A lightweight air-drying compound for bedding tapes and finishing joints by hand or machine application. Use over Knauf Joint Filler Premium.
 

• The shelf life for Knauf Joint Cement Premium is 12 months and the manufacture date is printed on the bag.
• Joint Cement Premium comes in 20kg bag sizes.
• Joint Cement Premium is an air-drying product.

Coverage 

Estimating Guide for two coats of finish: 80m² per 20kg bag.

FAQs

• Why do you offer Joint Filler Premium and Joint Cement Premium, given that both products bed tape and fill joints?  

Knauf Joint Filler Premium is an accelerated setting product, and only used for bedding tapes and fixing beads. Knauf Joint Cement Premium is an air-drying product which can be used for bedding and finishing joints, typically drying between 12-24 hours, subject to humidity and weather conditions.

• Can I spray apply your Premium Jointing range and similar products? If not, why not? 

The accelerated setting products cannot be spray applied, but the air-drying options – Knauf Joint Cement Premium, Fill & Finish ready-mixed products and the Airless range can be spray applied or used with jointing machines. Please see the method statement for Knauf Premium Jointing Range.

• What is the Reaction to fire (R2F) for Knauf Joint Filler Premium?  

The R2F, A2-s1,d0 R2F in accordance to EN13963:2014.

• Can I use this on any plasterboard? 

This product is suitable to use on all plasterboard manufactured to BS EN 520:2004.

• What is the compliance for this product? 

This product is for use in accordance with British Standard Code of Practice BS 8212:1995 (the code of practice for drylining and partitioning using gypsum plasterboard) and BS 8000:Part 8:1994 workmanship.

• Can this product be used on Knauf AQUAPANEL®? 

No, we don’t recommend the use of a gypsum based product onto Knauf AQUAPANEL®.

• Should I clean my tools after use? 

Yes, tools and containers should be cleaned with water immediately after use.

• What sand paper can I use on Knauf Joint Cement Premium? 

If sanding is required, 150 Grit sand paper is recommended for use on Knauf Joint Cement Premium.