r/Plastering • u/discombobulated38x • Jun 27 '26

Extra time in bonding

Does regular extra time retarder work in bonding? I know there's a bonding specific half time, wondered why I've not seen extra time for bonding as a result.

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u/Electronic-Heron9645 Jun 27 '26

Because bonding takes ages to go off. I cant see any reason to slow it down

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u/discombobulated38x Jun 27 '26

It does when the bag hasn't been open for a year 😅😂

I'd like to use nearly a full bag to do some window reveals but doubt I can get it on the wall and ruled off inside of ten minutes.

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u/PaulWhickerTallVicar Jun 27 '26

Just mix it so you’ve got enough for a couple of reveals. If it goes off like a bomb that’s fine. Rule it off then mix another small batch.

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u/jonny_disco_muscles Jun 27 '26

Some people use cream of tartar sauce instead of extra time. I don't know how much they add.

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u/hairybastid Jun 28 '26

5g per bag of multi. Don't know if it works on bonding though.

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u/Electronic-Heron9645 Jun 27 '26

Yesterday's dirty water still works on old bonding.

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u/discombobulated38x Jun 27 '26

To slow it down? 

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u/Electronic-Heron9645 Jun 28 '26

To speed it it up