Knauf Gypsum has announced the Australian launch of BaseCote PRO, a new base jointing compound developed in response to customer feedback to deliver the workability, consistency, and reliable on-site performance contractors need.
Available from 3 August 2026 through Knauf Fulfilment Centres and distributor partners, BaseCote PRO simplifies Knauf’s previous BaseCote offering from three products to two new working-time variants: BaseCote PRO 50 and BaseCote PRO 75. The new formulation gives contractors greater flexibility to choose the product that best suits their preferred application method, working time and site conditions.
Developed for a wide range of preferences, BaseCote PRO can be mixed to a thinner or thicker consistency for hand trowel application or automatic box and tape systems. The new formulation delivers high bond strength for reliable tape embedding and jointing performance, improved performance in hotter conditions, predictable set times, smooth trowelling and clean sanding.
As the foundation of the complete Knauf plasterboard finishing system, BaseCote PRO supports each stage of the jointing process, from base coat through to finishing coat.
Mike Fitzgerald, Sales and Marketing Director, Knauf Gypsum in Australia, said, “BaseCote PRO reflects Knauf’s commitment to developing products that respond directly to customer needs.
“Our customers told us they wanted a base compound that delivered the workability and consistency they needed across different application methods and site conditions. BaseCote PRO is a direct response to that feedback.
“Whether contractors prefer a thinner or thicker mix, or apply by hand or machine, BaseCote PRO delivers the flexibility and reliable performance they expect on site.
“At the same time, we’ve simplified our compounds range to make product selection easier for distributors, resellers, and contractors, while maintaining the performance our customers rely on.”
Where possible, Knauf has applied the same simplified approach across the compounds portfolio. The Cornice Adhesive range has also been streamlined to 50- and 75-minute working time variants, creating greater consistency across the compounds range.
John Yin from Hume Building Products, one of New South Wales’s largest suppliers of plastering and building products and a Knauf distributor, said early customer feedback had been very positive.
“We’ve received very positive feedback from customers who have trialled BaseCote PRO. Contractors have responded particularly well to its consistency and workability and we’re confident it will become an important addition to our compounds offering.”
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About Knauf Group
Knauf is a global leader in building materials manufacturing. Its extensive product portfolio includes plasterboards, plasters, insulation materials and external renders. Operating over 150 production sites worldwide, Knauf employs approximately 42,500 people, delivering innovative solutions to the construction industry.
