Thanks to Gyproc for asking me to review the new range of ready-mixed fillers – the Easi-Filler, Easi-Filler finish and lightweight filler. Theses three fillers are the type I would use as part of my job as a professional decorator, and I believe many would find them handy to have in the van. This is my Gyproc Easi-filler review. I hope you find it useful.
My Gyproc Ready Mixed Filler Review
First off let me say wow, I’m really impressed with the full range Gyproc have to offer. I used both the Easi-Filler lightweight and Easi-Filler finish in a bedroom to skim the walls smooth. They are both really easy to apply, a good stir and with taping knives it spreads out lovely. The Easi-Filler finish is slightly easier to apply.
I timed it so I filled the walls last thing of the day, so by the next morning it was bone dry, I used 320-grit on my Mirka Deros, which sanded it away lovely. Even though 320-grit is a fine grit, it didn’t struggle with it at all. They are both similar to powdered Easi-Filler where it just falls off when sanded.
Once I sanded it, I mist-coated the walls. Again, no issues there; it’s very easy to paint over. The finish paint was a durable matt, there was no filler flashing through, etc.
The lightweight filler is very impressive. Most lightweight fillers don’t set hard; you can still press them in with your finger. This lightweight is the first one that sets hard. I filled over an air brick vent, so roughly half an inch deep. Once it set I was struggling to push my finger into it. I think it will make an excellent combination with the Easi-Filler finish, ie fill any deep holes with the lightweight filler then skim over the top with the Finish filler.
Overall, I’m not surprised by the quality of these fillers, when you think Gyproc has been synonymous with excellent fillers for decades now.
It’s definitely a product I’m going to pick up and keep in the van. It’s available in 2.5L, 3L and 5L tubs. I noticed it’s on offer at the moment in Johnstone’s. It’s definitely worth the money. I like the idea of having three different ready-mixed fillers to hand, each designed with a specific purpose. The tubs are small enough that they don’t take up much shelf space and each filler works well.
Final Thoughts
Ready-mixed fillers are handy to have on a decorating job. They cut down on both time and mess, but they normally come with drawbacks. Sometimes they’re not very smooth, or they start going off in the tub before you get chance to use them. Sometimes the filler takes a lifetime to dry, or slumps as you’re using it.
The Gyproc ready-mixed fillers are different. They’re easy to use, dry nicely and quickly, and don’t slump. It’s easy to get a good finish with these products, and I’d recommend them to anyone.
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Summary
Gyproc Easi-filler Review ready mixed - Decorator's forum UK
Three ready-mixed fillers used to repair defects on interior walls, ceilings, and woodwork.
Product Brand: Gyproc
3.7
Pros
- Very easy to apply.
- Smooth out very nice.
- Lightweight filler set quite hard.
- Sands very easy.
Cons
- Drying time isn't the best, especially on external walls.
- Easi Fill and Easi Smooth ideally could do we being available in 20kg tubs, especially since the Easi fill Smooth is perfect for skim filling full walls.
Used easy filler 20, left 48 hours and sanded down wall to perfect finish but when I used a roller to apply delux emulsion, the filler came up all grainy and had to then put lining paper on the wall to rectify the matter. Spirited no one else had reported this problem as I would not have used it
I need a filler for indoors,the room suffers from condensation,I’ve exposed the rusty beading which I will treat with a rust inhibitor,can you recommend a product which will work.