Lightweight Base and Finishing 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 finishing work. The material has a texture that is comfortable to work with, spreads easily and produces a uniform surface ready for the subsequent finishing stages. Thanks to low shrinkage and relatively fast setting, it allows efficient, convenient work, and is also suitable for preparing substrates before painting or wallpapering.
Key Advantages
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Lightweight – allows easier, more convenient application.
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Suitable for base and finish coats – 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 – can shorten the overall working time.
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Good adhesion for wallpaper – suitable for preparing substrates for wall coverings.
Applications
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Filling and smoothing joints between plasterboard sheets.
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Base and finishing jointing work.
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Preparing surfaces for painting.
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Preparing substrates before wallpapering.
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Finishing work on plasterboard walls and ceilings in interior spaces.
Why Choose Tiger Light?
Tiger Light allows base and finishing work to be carried out 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 data |
|---|---|
| Nominal working time | 120 minutes |
| Pack weight | 7 kg |
| Carton pack | 12 kg (4 bags of 3 kg) |
| Main use | Joint treatment in plasterboard sheets |
| Formaldehyde emission rating | F☆☆☆☆ |
Standards and Certifications
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 easy to apply is obtained. Spread the material over the joints between the plasterboard sheets, according to the base or finishing stage, and smooth the surface. Before painting or wallpapering, make sure the substrate is ready and dry in accordance with the application guidelines.
