

When not in use, store the product in its original package and reseal it back carefully. Avoid contact with eye, skin, and inhalation, as this product can be harmful to human being. Afterward, the mixture can be applied by using a flat trowel for coating the substrate surface.įor safety reasons, it is mandatory to use personal protective equipment when handling or using Sika® Skim Coat. Next, mix Sika® Skim Coat with approximately 8 liters of water slowly and properly using a slow speed mixer. Key Features and Benefits: Skim coats rough, unfinished concrete surfaces Excellent as an embossing leveler Self-drying formula.

In addition to this, remove any cement laitance, dust, and loosely adhering particles presented on the substrate surface, so to ensure that nothing contaminates the application of the product. Low-thick skim coat with high breathability, excellent workability and adhesion, for indoor application, based on cement, hydrated lime.
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Furthermore, it is able to prevent hair crack on surfaces, caused by material shrinkage, by creating a layer of up to 3 millimeters of thickness.įor application instruction, it is advised to check the substrate surface whether it is clean, sound, level and uncontaminated by oil or grease. Because of its excellent adhesion and smooth finishing, it is suitable for both interior and exterior application. Areas of Usage For grading the aerated concrete elements having all kinds. Sika® Skim Coat is mainly used on reinforced concrete surfaces, precast concrete panels, brick and block works etc. It is cement based, one component, polymer modified and high stability skim coat.
