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Toupret launches Filler Finder: specification made simple

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Specifying the right product on site is crucial to carrying out a good job in the required time. But it can often be difficult when faced with an unusual or unexpected job. Can you be confident that the product on your spec or the one you’re about to purchase is the most suitable for the job in hand?

Is there a better solution out there? In the extensive world of fillers, Toupret’s new Filler Finder tool answers these questions.

What it does

Filler Finder is a problem-led digital tool that matches a specific problem on the surface you’re working on to the correct Toupret filler in seconds. Rather than working backwards from a product catalogue, start from the actual condition on site; whether that’s damp-affected plaster, exterior render cracking, timber decay or a plasterboard jointing job, and be guided directly to the product engineered for that repair on that specific surface.

How it works

The tool reduces product selection to a few short steps. From cracks on walls to exterior render repair, the filler finder helps you identify the repair, provides a step-by-step guide to solve the problem and suggests the products for the job.

How it helps

  • A faster route to the right answer – The tool narrows the substrate and repair combinations down to the products most suited to the job at hand.
  • All the technical detail you need – Whether you are confirming the filler already specified or considering for the first time, the tool sets out the product’s suitability for that substrate and repair alongside the supporting technical information.
  • Coverage beyond the obvious – Unusual substrates, damp-affected areas, and less common repair scenarios are built into the tool, not just the standard jobs.

The tool brings Toupret’s substrate-by-substrate technical guidance across both interior and exterior repairs into one place.

Filler Finder is live now at fillerfinder.co.uk.

How to choose the right exterior filler

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Toupret’s exterior powder fillers can handle a far wider range of repairs than most people realise.  All three powder fillers mix on site, apply to any depth in a single coat, and can be shaped by hand without formwork. That means that jobs that require filling, shaping and repairing are all achievable with a single filler and a trowel with no multiple application stages.

As well as being able to carry out these kinds of repairs, each filler has its own unique capabilities. Masonry Repair Filler, for example, adheres to damp substrates, which is commonly found in older housing, north-facing substrates and surfaces that have held moisture after wet weather. It is formulated specifically for bare masonry, so it is the product to specify when working back to the substrate. Worth noting: Masonry Repair should not be applied over painted surfaces, so it is the one to reach for when you are starting from scratch on the wall itself.

For repairs on existing painted surfaces, both Rock Solid Repair Filler and Tough Multi-Filler are your go-to. Their ability to adhere to paintwork opens up a significant range of patch and repair work that would otherwise require a full strip-back. Rock Solid Repair Filler sets hard and is the right call for heavy duty repairs in areas that demand strength – corners, window sill ledges, exposed copings, and other details that take the brunt of weathering.

Tough Multi-Filler is the versatile option – and the only one in the range that handles both filling and skimming. Fibre reinforced for added strength, it takes a surface from repair to a finish-ready skim in a single product, with paint-next-day capability that keeps the decorating schedule on track.

Each product is built for a specific set of conditions, but all three share the same practical foundation: fill to any depth in a single coat, no formwork required, shapeable by hand on site. Whichever is right for the job, it will handle what the repair demands – including when that turns out to be more than first expected. The right product for the problem, with the capability to see it through.

Fill, repair and skim with one exterior filler – Toupret’s Tough Multi-Filler

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Toupret has always been about having the right filler for the job, specialised products for every repair on every substrate. And that’s no different on jobs where you’re dealing with more than one type of repair, or you simply want a reliable all-rounder in the van; having a single product with the versatility to fill, repair and skim, without compromising on quality, can save you real time on site. Toupret’s answer Tough Multi-Filler.

Toupret’s Tough Multi-Filler is a fibre-reinforced exterior powder filler that combines filling, shaping and repairing, and localised skimming in a single product. It can be used on masonry, brick, concrete, render and stone, and, with no depth limit, it’s equally at home packing out deep voids as it is skimming out a damaged section of render to a smooth finish.

With a 40-minute working time, there’s enough time to build up a repair, shape it and cut back the excess, similar to working with a two-part product, but with plenty of time to get it right.   It sands easily once set and is ready to overcoat in 24 hours with standard water-based masonry or mineral paints.

For professionals working across a range of exterior substrates and repair types, being able to reach for one filler instead of three saves time on the job and keeps things simple.

Find out more about Tough Multi-Filler and Toupret’s full exterior range at toupret.co.uk

One year on from the launch of Toupret’s Plasterboard Finishing range, Product Marketing Manager Freddie Walton explains more.

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What is Toupret’s plasterboard finishing range?

It’s a complete system for taping and jointing, not just individual products, but a fully integrated range designed to work seamlessly together. Built with Toupret’s trademark quality and reliability, the system helps save time on site while delivering a professional finish.

The range is made up of a powder Joint Filler, a ready to use Finish Filler, an extra sticky Adhesive Scrim, a paper Joint Tape, and a reinforced Metal Corner Tape – everything needed to complete the job efficiently.

Why is Finish Filler being called a game-changer?

It addresses the biggest frustration in joint finishing: sanding time. We spent time with tapers and jointers across the country and discovered ease of sanding is the top priority for professionals, and Finish Filler sands effortlessly, meaning fewer passes and faster results.

There’s no bubbling, so no drywall sealer is required, and no priming before painting. The bucket is also designed to fit an automatic taper pump – just plunge, pump and tape.

What’s revolutionary about Joint Filler?

Alongside a standard 1-hour working time, there’s a 3-hour option. Longer working time means fewer mixes, larger batches and more jointing before stopping to clean up, saving time overall. It can also be used on painted surfaces for patch repairs.

Why choose a full system?

Reliability and convenience. Every product is designed to work together, reducing frustrations and delivering consistent, professional results.

Awaab’s Law: How product innovation can help meet strict repair timeframes and keep costs down

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With the introduction of the first phase of Awaab’s Law introduced in October, and the Renters’ Rights Act due to come into force next year, landlords, local authorities, housing associations, and property maintenance teams are already starting to see a change to how they manage and respond to property repairs and hazards.

Awaab’s Law, for example, sets strict deadlines for repairs to be investigated and corrected, enforcing accountability for housing providers. Emergency hazards now need to be investigated within 24 hours, written summaries produced within 48 hours, and remedial action to take place within 7 days. Missing these deadlines could oblige housing providers to provide alternative accommodation, result in fines and lead to significant costs.

Pressure is on, therefore, to respond on time, but also to carry out effective, long-lasting repairs to avoid any future problem repeating itself. Maintenance teams are likely to be faced with higher callouts, or to expand their teams, so fixing a problem reliably will curb cost on labour and provide better availability of manpower.

Landlords, then, should become a lot more discerning with the products they choose for repairs. There is much innovation in construction manufacturing, and a product will be favoured if it is specifically designed, does the job quickly, to quality, and is long-lasting.

Take damp for example, a common issue in UK housing. Alongside mould, it is at the heart of the first phase of Awaab’s Law; a law named after Awaab Ishak, who tragically died from respiratory issues caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in his home, aged just 2 years old.

Some mould and damp issues require extensive processes and work to repair; others can be carried out with innovative products in the construction industry. Toupret, for example, has long been a leader in innovation in the fillers market, and offers both an Anti-Damp Treatment for blocking localised moisture, and an Anti-Damp Render.

Anti-Damp Render is a filler that is used to coat damp masonry, creating a breathable barrier whilst blocking water penetration, controlling damp. It is a powder product that, when mixed with water, gives the user 3-4 hours to apply before setting, meaning large surfaces can be skimmed in one day. It’s also ready to paint in 12-24 hours, so the job can be completed within 48 hours. This is just one example of where product innovation can lead to reduced time and cost to carry out an effective and long-lasting repair.

Breathable, waterproof barrier: Water sits on a layer of Anti-Damp Render [off-white coating]. A chamber of air sits below. The demonstration shows how forced air penetrates from the underside of the layer of Anti-Damp Render, showing as bubbles in the water above. The water does not penetrate through to the chamber below.

It is worth mentioning that all Toupret powder products, whether for interior or exterior filling or skimming, are moisture vapour permeable, allowing a degree of breathability, limiting the moisture that mould needs to survive. And products such as Quick Dry Filler can be used to fill to any depth and be painted in as little as 3 hours. Their Quick Fill product is a lightweight formula that can even be painted in 30 minutes! With innovations such as these, less time is spent on site, more jobs can be completed in a day, and their high quality assures no repeat work.

From wood to masonry: How fillers can be used for a wide range of exterior repairs

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With better weather upon us, and 21st June marking the official first day of summer, trade professionals across the country will no doubt find themselves taking on more and more work outdoors, as home and business owners look to smarten up the exterior of their properties.

Exposed to the elements, whether it’s wood or masonry, exterior surfaces can take a beating. So, work typically involves repair and restoration. And fillers can play a big role in carrying out these works. Far from just filling holes, fillers can be used to shape and repair, skim and smooth entire surfaces and even be used to tackle more tricky jobs, like damp or reoccurring cracks.

Whilst being able to resolve the many different problems faced on exteriors, fillers also respond to the way a professional prefers to work, as well as to assist in creating the ideal finish that’s needed. For example, they can come in different colours, produce different levels of finish and are available in either powder or ready to use form.

Toupret understands all these different requirements, and offers the largest range of exterior fillers on the market, as well as products to assist in preparation and problem surfaces, and for exterior wood, ensuring that professionals can choose the right filler for the job.

For filling and repair work, Toupret offers three exterior powder products and a lightweight ready to use filler. And for wood, there’s a powder or a ready to use product, available in a white, off-white or natural wood colour.

The powder products are perfect for shaping and repairing broken or damaged wood and masonry, such as window ledges or decorative features, all without the need for formwork. Simply build up the rough shape, leave it to set, and then, after about an hour, cut away the excess and neaten it up. The beauty of the powder products is that they can also fill to any depth, though they do have their own distinct features too. For example, Masonry Repair Filler is grey in colour and can be applied to damp surfaces. Rock Solid Repair Filler is white in colour and rich is resin, giving it the added strength required for more hard-wearing repairs. Tough Multi-Filler is strong, but easy to sand. And with a 40-minute working time, it can also be used for localised skimming.

Wood Repair Filler can be used in much the same way as a two-part filler, but with a much longer working time of 40 minutes, a choice of colour and no fiddly or nasty-smelling hardener. It’s also ready to paint in just 3 hours.

For general filling, a ready mixed product may be the preferred option, with Wood Filler available in both off-white and natural wood, capable of filling to a depth of 10mm, and Quick Fill being a preferred choice for masonry surfaces; with no depth limit, it’s light grey and ready to paint in just 1 hour.

Skimming and smoothing fillers can produce a clean, high-quality finish and can be a lifesaver when tackling render repair. For example, Toupret’s Skimcoat Filler is available in both powder and ready to use form, giving you either 6 hours or an unlimited working time to smooth over wide areas and patch up localised, damaged render without needing to first remove it. Where the finish really needs to make an impact, a product like Fine Finish Wood Filler can lift the appearance of paintwork, bringing a vibrant mirror-like finish to doors, windows and decorative features.

Finally, showcasing the versatility and problem-solving solution in fillers, there are products designed to alleviate the difficulty of trickier jobs. Fill-Flex is a flexible filler, compatible with all other Toupret fillers, that moves with the substrate to resist cracking and tackle moving surfaces, a common issue in render. Similarly, Skim-Flex is a flexible smoothing filler for levelling and finishing surfaces that is again designed to move with the substrate to resist cracking.

Toupret offers quality and efficiency with its new range of Plasterboard Finishing Solutions

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Taping and jointing is a method of plasterboard finishing that is increasingly becoming a staple in the construction industry; in large part due to the speed and efficiency of the technique, with much faster drying times than traditional plaster, whilst offering an excellent quality finish.

Ever the innovator, Toupret has spent the last 18 months getting under the skin of UK tapers and jointers, contractors and housebuilders to understand the frustrations on site and how to make it even easier, faster and more cost effective to tape, joint and finish plasterboard, all whilst delivering the highest quality finish the brand is famous for.

The result is Toupret’s Plasterboard Finishing Solutions – a range of products designed to support the system-approach for taping and jointing that professionals trust and rely upon; that’s a paper joint tape, powder joint filler, metal corner tape, adhesive scrim and ready to use finishing compound.

Toupret’s Joint Filler is available with a choice of 1-hour or 3-hour working times – a revolution for the industry. A longer working time means fewer batches need to be made on site, maximising the usage time and allowing bigger batches to be mixed up. For that reason, as well as 15kg bag, the 3-hour version is also available in a 25kg bag. Recognising how site workers also use the product, Joint Filler also adheres to painted surfaces, for those quick patching jobs.

Finish Filler is the true game-changer. It’s exceptionally easy to sand, making light work of joint work and giving a great finish, faster. There’s no bubbling with this product, so no need for any drywall sealer. That means one coat is all it takes, with no need to prime before painting. Toupret has even thought about the packaging, with a tall enough bucket to fit the loading pump for an automatic taper and extra space inside to add water and mix without making a mess.

Completing the system are Toupret’s jointing tapes and scrim. Their 150m paper Joint Tape has the exact dimensions to fit the automatic taper with no slipping and bending. And for corners, their 30m reinforced Metal Corner Tape is resistant to bending and with a central groove for ease of folding.

Finally, Toupret’s Adhesive Scrim is a 90m self-adhesive mesh tape that packs all the punch of an ultra-adhesive scrim but is white in colour so it’s easier to cover. It’s super strong and with reliable adhesion even in cold temperatures.

Toupret’s Plasterboard Finishing Solutions are available from all good stockists nationwide.

How to get a flawless wood finish

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Wood is a material that’s relied on for both structural and decorative work, and continues to be used extensively in both new builds and refurbishments. Structurally, it’s a very workable and strong material, making it ideal for flooring and roofing, for example. But it’s also appreciated for its natural aesthetic and adds real flourish and character to a property – the reason its used so visibly in interiors and exteriors, think skirting boards, architraves, doors and panelling (a look that’s particularly in at the moment). Getting it to look right, then, can really lift the appearance of a space, whether it’s painted, stained or varnished.

Whilst its rustic look is appreciated in certain settings, such as in the beams of a heritage property, wood can also be used for high impact finishes where it needs to be flawlessly smooth. Front doors are one such example where a high wood finish can make a real statement, particularly when overcoated with a high gloss paint. To achieve this look, the wood needs to be rid of any imperfections and the best way to do this is with a fine finishing filler.

How to do it

Mark Warneke, Toupret’s Technical Manager, outlines how to carry out the work with the help of Toupret Fine Finish Wood Filler, a product designed to create the ultimate finish to all interior and exterior wood.

“First, prepare the surface as you usually would, sanding back the wood and ensuring that it is hard, cohesive, clean, sound and dry. If the wood is damp, treat it with a product such as Toupret’s Wood Hardener, and use a wood repair filler, if needed, to fill any deeper cracks and gaps or to shape and repair any broken or damaged sections. Don’t worry about very small defects and pitting as these will be covered by the product anyway.

“Once dry, or if the wood is already in good condition, prime the surface with paint and let it dry.

“Next, with a filling knife (or blade for larger areas), apply Fine Finish Wood Filler to the surface and smooth it out across the wood so that you’re applying a layer no thicker than 1mm. 450g should cover 1m².”

Fine Finish Wood Filler is a fast-drying product and is compatible with all paints and coatings, meaning you can apply your desired topcoat just an hour later, and with a gloss paint, the effect once dry is a true mirror-finish.

What makes Fine Finish Wood Filler so suited to this type of work is not only that it is fast drying, and able to achieve a finish that looks like glass, but that it can be used both inside and out and is also flexible. And as wood is a living material that expands and contracts with changes in temperature, this means your finish is more resistant to cracking.

How to use a roller with skimming and finishing fillers

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Quality is the key mark of the professional. It ensures a happy customer, repeat trade and new opportunities. But a good job takes time, and tradespeople are always looking for new ways of working to help cut down on labour, without compromising on quality. For example, as the trend toward using plasterboard in interior construction continues to increase, plasterboard tapers and jointers routinely opt to use automatic tapers and finishing boxes, to achieve that all important level 5 finish as efficiently as possible.

Likewise, painting and decorating was revolutionised with the introduction of the roller. And recently, this now-essential tool is being used to further cut time and effort, whilst still achieving a top-quality finish.

Smoothing and finishing fillers

The revolutionary new technique for the humble roller is its use as an applicator for skimming and finishing fillers. There are many types of these fillers out there, designed for a variety of jobs. Toupret offers Joint & Skim, for plasterboard jointing and finishing, as well as Renovation Skimcoat, which is used for smoothing out damaged or textured walls and ceilings. And there’s even an exterior solution in Ready To Use Skimcoat Filler, which levels out rough exterior surfaces, and can be used to patch up areas of damaged render up to 5mm, or used as an external skim.

How to apply with a roller

Traditionally, jobs that require these types of products are carried out with a trowel or blade. Recently though, rollers designed to apply filler have hit the market. Whilst they have been specifically created for this type of application, it’s worth mentioning that it is possible to carry out the job to a professional standard with either a short or medium pile paint roller.

Loading up is not done in quite the same way as paint. There needs to be a good amount of filler on the roller for it to be sufficiently applied. That means it really needs to be plunged into the product to get a good quantity onto the wall or ceiling. Once on the surface, however, it’s as simple as rolling on paint, even down to the traditional application technique; rolling up and down and slightly overlapping the previous pass with each subsequent step, using an ‘N’ or ‘W’ formation when applying. It will feel similar to applying a thick stipple coating. Once on, the product can be smoothed out, and the excess removed with a skimming blade.

Other innovations in decorating…

Rolling on isn’t the only time-saving new technique for applying skimming and finishing fillers. Airless spray plastering is another innovation that started with paint application and is continuing to make traction in the UK as an application for fillers as wall coverings – a truly revolutionary alternative to traditional plastering. It uses a machine that creates a high-pressure spray to apply specially formulated fillers for jointing, finishing and levelling uneven surfaces, and can perform the job in a fraction of the time. It’s sprayed on with a hose and gun, taking the strain off the shoulders, arms and knees. Check out toupret.co.uk for more information and the full range of Airless Spray Plasters.

How to use fillers to improve and repair exteriors

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It’s summertime once again, and so attention is turning to outside jobs for trade professionals up and down the country (when the weather allows, that is). Typically geared towards refreshing and restoring a property’s exterior, the work may be varied, but can be made simpler.

There are plenty of filler options available for a whole host of exterior tasks, including the repair of broken window ledges, re-shaping weathered or worn-out walls and even replacing cracked or damaged render – without needing to chop it off!

Repair to broken edge with Toupret Rock Solid Repair Filller

Before buying a product, it’s important to consider the type of job you’ll be working on, the condition of the surface and the intended finish you require. Take the example of the broken window ledge; if it’s a sandstone sill, weathering may have left it soft and crumbling, so you’d need to stabilise it first with a wall hardener product. It’s also quite typical for this type of surface to become damp, in which case you could use a filler specifically designed to adhere to damp. You’ll also want to think about how you want to work. Does it need to be painted tomorrow? What colour will you be painting it? How strong does it need to be?

Toupret recognises that each job requires the right product, and that’s why they offer the largest range of exterior fillers on the market.

For filling, they offer three powder products that can be applied to any depth and be used for repairing or reshaping broken corners, edges or decorative features. But each has distinct properties over the others. For example, Masonry Repair Filler is light in colour and can be applied to damp surfaces, making it an ideal product for retaining walls and sills which are generally more affected by damp. Rock Solid Repair Filler is white in colour and rich is resin, giving it the added strength required for more hard-wearing repairs, such as to the corner edges of buildings. Tough Multi-Filler has a good deal of strength whilst still being easy to sand; white in colour, it can also be used for localised skimming, thanks to its long working time of 40 minutes.

Some fillers are designed especially for skimming, for smoothing out wide areas of rough, textured or damaged masonry surfaces, as well as for repairing render. Toupret offers two options – Ready To Use Skimcoat Filler, which has an unlimited working time, as well as the powder Skimcoat Filler, with an open time of 6 hours, and ability to repair lime render.

TOP TIP: Lime render can be a tricky surface type. Opt for a powder filler with no Portland cement content, such as Toupret’s Tough Multi-Filler or Skimcoat Filler. The pH levels in these products are not aggressive towards the lime content, making them compatible for repairs. If you prefer to use a ready mixed filler, ensure that you first prime the surface.

You can check out the full range of Toupret exterior products on their website, where you can also use their comparison tool to find the right product for your work this season.

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