GIB X-Block® Jointing Compound has been specifically formulated to give lead equivalent joints on walls and ceilings when using GIB X-Block® plasterboard. An air drying powder compound, it must be used for the first and second coats of X-Block systems, completely filling the recess for all layers of board in the system.
All Knauf jointing and finishing compounds can be used over X-Block Jointing Compound as a final coat.
Mixes easily to a smooth consistency and is easy to trowel by hand or mechanical tools. GIBX-Block® has high shrinkage to create a denser joint, hence each coat must be fully dry before application of the next coat.
The GIB X-BLOCK® system consists of a unique lead-free plasterboard and jointing compound designed for X-ray radiation protection.
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GIB X-Block® Jointing Compound has been specifically formulated to give lead equivalent joints on walls and ceilings when using GIB X-Block® plasterboard. An air drying powder compound, it must be used for the first and second coats of X-Block systems, completely filling the recess for all layers of board in the system. All Knauf jointing […]
| Compounds Description | Product Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Knauf Gib X-Block Joint Compound* | 20.00 |
| Compounds Description | Product Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Knauf Gib X-Block Joint Compound* | 20.00 |
| Compounds Description | Product Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Knauf Gib X-Block Joint Compound | 20.00 |
| Compounds Description | Product Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| Knauf Gib X-Block Joint Compound | 20.00 |
| Resources | |
|---|---|
| Knauf Product Catalogue | Download |
| Knauf Blueprint Technical Manual | Download |
| Gib X-block Jointing Compound Product Data Sheet | Download |
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Knauf MastaBase
Knauf MastaLongset
Knauf MastaTape Universal (Ready Mix)
Knauf MastaFinish
Knauf MastaGlide
Knauf MastaLite
Knauf MastaCoat3
Knauf MastaLine
Knauf Uniflott
Knauf MastaBlock
Knauf MastaFix20
Knauf MastaSmooth
Knauf MastaCove45
Knauf MastaCove75
Knauf PaperTape
Knauf MastaBond
Knauf MastaGrip
Knauf Permarock Joint Adhesive
Knauf BindEx Fire and Acoustic Sealant
Knauf Wet Area Sealant
