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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before opening your bag.
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Index of questions
01Drying
How long does it take to dry?
Between two coats, allow 2 hours of drying. That is the only drying time prescribed by the current documentation, and it applies to all three formats.
White, paintable once dry. The current documentation sets no waiting time before sanding and painting.
02Mixing
How much water is needed for mixing?
Mixing water: 15 to 16 L per 25 kg bag. 10 kg: 6 to 6.5 L of water — 5 kg: 3 to 3.2 L of water.
Sprinkle the powder evenly into the measured water, without stirring. Then mix, by hand or mechanically, until you obtain a smooth paste, free of lumps.
Avoid breathing in dust when mixing. The French and German safety data sheets are available in the public documents.
03Safety in use
What precautions should be taken during the job?
Avoid breathing in dust when mixing. The French and German safety data sheets are available in the public documents.
For the product's regulatory classification, refer to the manufacturer's safety data sheet, in French or German. Whatever that classification, it is not a clearance: the precautions above still apply.
Cleaning tools: with cold water, immediately after use.
04Substrates
Which substrates can I apply Bricolisse to?
Substrates
All absorbent substrates
- plaster and plaster blocks
- paper-faced plasterboard
- concrete
- brick
- stone
- cement
- wood and wood-based panels
- thermal and acoustic insulation (wood fibre, cork, bonded polystyrene)
Required condition
- The substrate must be clean, sound, dust-free and free of any trace of mould-release oil.
- Dampen highly absorbent substrates before applying.
This list is closed. For a substrate absent from the list, ask your distributor to confirm before ordering.
05Field of use
Is Bricolisse suitable for a bathroom?
For interior use only: walls and ceilings, new and old, for professionals and home users alike.
The case of wet rooms is covered by no document in force: the question goes to the technical department or to your distributor before ordering.
06Thickness
What is the maximum thickness per pass?
No maximum thickness per pass appears in the current documentation.
Allow 2 hours of drying between two coats, and open the cracks to be filled to at least 5 mm before filling them.
For a deep hollow or an unusual thickness, ask your distributor for advice.
07Pot life
How long does the mix stay workable?
Working time of the mix: over 2 h 20 at 20 °C.
High temperatures shorten the working time, low temperatures extend it.
This is a minimum, not an average and not a maximum.
08Temperatures
At what temperature can the filler be applied?
Application and drying temperature: +5 °C to +30 °C (substrate temperature).
Do not use a paste that has begun to set.
09Storage
How do I store an opened pack?
Keep in the original packaging, in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from strong heat and direct sunlight, from humidity and from water (SDS, section 7.2). These storage conditions are the same for all three formats.
10Composition
What does Bricolisse contain?
Predominantly mineral composition, of natural origin: selected fine natural plasters and mineral fillers of natural origin. Without synthetic resins.
“Without synthetic resins” applies to resins and to nothing else: the composition also includes a cellulose-based water-retaining agent and a set retarder.
11Emissions
What does the documentation say about emissions?
Eurofins emission data are available in the documents.
The French and German safety data sheets are available in the public documents.