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UltraSkimCoat

Premium fast-drying, cement-based skim-coating compound.

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Application/Purpose

UltraSkimCoat is a high-performance, rapid-setting, cement-based skim-coating compound for the finishing and smoothing of dry concrete, approved wood underlayments, properly prepared ceramic tile and non water-soluble adhesive residues.

Benefits/Advantages

Offers a compatible bond with all floor-covering adhesives when subsequently used for the installation of a floor covering.

Can be used over the following substrates:
-Dry Concrete
-Any wood underlayment such as exterior-grade plywood, Group 1 ,CC type, that is recommended or guaranteed by either the wood manufacturer or the floor-covering manufacturer

Composition

Cementations – Based Smoothing Compound

Technical Properties

Technical Data: (based on 23oC and 50% relative humidity)
Pot life- Up to 15 minutes (varies depending upon water temperature and amount of mixing
Final Set- Approximately 60 minutes
Drying time required before installation of floor covering- Once the material has hardened so that applying an adhesive over the surface does not damage the surface. Drying time will depend on thickness of the application.
Note: Allow Ultra Skim-coat to dry completely before the installation of floorings that are sensitive to moisture (such as wood monogenous pvc and rubber sports flooring).
Shrinkage factor (28 days)- None
Cleanability- With water while still fresh
Colour- Gray
Shelf Life- 12 months when stored in original , unopened container at room temperature in a dry area
Health and safety- Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet for safe handling instructions.
Packaging- Bag 4.54 kg
Approximate Coverage- Skimcoat-23to 27 sqm

Installation and Maintenance Summary

Surface Preparation :
All subfloors must be structurally sound dry and free of dust and contaminants.
Concrete sub-floors must be dry
All wooden sub-floors must be well ventilated from below
No primer or special bond-coat is needed.

Mixing :
In a clean mixing container, pour in one part water by volume, then gradually add 2 parts powder by volume while mixing.
Do not overwater.

Application:
Immediately apply the mixture to the substrate using a flat-edged trowel, finishing the surface to the required smoothness.

Certificates / Compliances and Relevant Standards
	Green Star NZ

Green Star NZ Credit Approval
Please note the information below provides an indication of 'potential points' under Green Star Office Design V.1. Green Star NZ points are weighted by the environmental significance of the category they are in. Each point contributes to the total overall score of the project but are not absolute. For further understanding of the Green Star rating tools, Greenbuild strongly recommends that users attend an 'Introduction to Green Star' seminar. More information is available at the New Zealand Green Building Council website.
Greenbuild has reviewed this product and confirms its potential contribution to points under the following credit categories:
IEQ-13	Up to three points are awarded where it is demonstrated that various finishes meet the benchmarks for low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content. One point is awarded for each criterion below that is achieved: • 95% of all painted surfaces are low-VOC paints OR no paint is used; • All carpets are low-VOC OR no carpet is installed; and/or • All adhesives and sealants are low-VOC OR no adhesives/sealants are used.