Lightweight Base and Finish Joint Compound – Tiger Light
Product Description
Tiger Light is a professional lightweight gypsum-based joint compound from Japan’s Yoshino Gypsum, designed for treating joints between plasterboard sheets and for base and finish work. The material has a texture that is comfortable to work with, spreads easily and allows a uniform surface to be created ahead of further finishing work. Thanks to low shrinkage and relatively fast setting, it allows efficient, convenient work, and it is also suitable for preparing a substrate before painting or hanging wallpaper.
Key Advantages
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Lightweight – allows easier, more comfortable application.
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Suitable for base and finish – one product for both stages of the work.
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Easy spreading and smoothing – good workability.
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Low shrinkage – helps achieve a uniform finish.
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Relatively fast setting – may shorten the overall working time.
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Good adhesion for wallpaper – suitable for preparing a substrate for wall coverings.
Applications
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Filling and smoothing joints between plasterboard sheets.
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Base and finish filling work.
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Preparing surfaces for painting.
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Preparing a substrate before hanging wallpaper.
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Finishing work on plasterboard walls and ceilings in interior spaces.
Why Choose Tiger Light?
Tiger Light makes it possible to carry out base and finish work with a single material, combining light weight, easy spreading and low shrinkage. It is particularly suitable for jobs where simple application, efficiency and a quality finish are important.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Manufacturer’s value |
|---|---|
| Stated working time | 120 minutes |
| Pack weight | 7 kg |
| Carton pack | 12 kg (4 bags of 3 kg) |
| Main use | Treating plasterboard joints |
| Formaldehyde emission rating | F☆☆☆☆ |
Standards and Approvals
F☆☆☆☆ – formaldehyde emission rating according to the Japanese classification, as declared by the manufacturer.
Preparation and Application Instructions
Mix the Tiger Light powder with water according to the manufacturer’s recommended mixing ratio, until a uniform mixture that is comfortable to apply is obtained. Apply the material over the joints between the plasterboard sheets, according to the base or finish stage, and smooth the surface. Before painting or hanging wallpaper, make sure the substrate is ready and dry in accordance with the application guidelines.
