Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth

Skim Coat Smooth

Product Features

  • Improved surface durability; no cracking
  • Improved bonding to the base coat
  • Covering of pin holes and surface unevenness
  • Excellent weathering resistance
  • Excellent, smooth surface finishes
  • Can be painted over or compatible with decorative wall-covering

Standard :  ASTM C109, ASTM C348, ASTM D4541 TIS 285

TISI : 3056-2563
Color : Grey, White

Packing
Net weight :
25 kg/bag, 20 kg/bag, 5 kg/bag

 

Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth is a skim Coat is a thin layer 0.3-3 mm of cementitious plaster which is "Skimmed" , e.g., applied very thinly onto interior and exterior of plastered and concrete surfaces. Skim Coats can be applied to concrete, light weight concrete, blockwork and rendered surface. It can reduce paint consumption 20% (White cement).

Application Instruction

Substrate Preparation
The substrate must be clean and free from loose particles, dirt, grease, and traces of foreign material. For loose plaster areas, remove any defective materials and re-plaster the area. If the job site is hot or windy, dampen dry surfaces before application.

Proportion of Mixing
Grey
Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth 2.5 kg : water 1 liter or Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth 2.3-2.5 parts: Water 1 part (by volume)

White
Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth 2.5 kg : water 1 liter or Crocodile Skim Coat Smooth 2.4-2.5 parts: Water 1 part (by volume)

Estimated Coverage
1.25 kg / 1 sq.m (Thickness 1 mm)

Application
1. Using a steel trowel, apply Skim Coat evenly to the desired thickness.
2. If it necessary to increase the thickness of Skim Coat, apply a second coat after the first has set (approx. 10-30 min). Skim Coat Smooth thickness varies from 0.3-3 mm.
3. The surface should be smoothed with steel trowel. Once Skim Coat has dried, a final coat such as a sealer and decorative paint may be applied.

Caution

  • Cement may cause injury to skin or eyes. Use of rubber gloves, dust masks, eye protection, and other safety equipment is recommended.
  • If contact with eyes occurs, flush immediately and repeatedly with water, and then contact doctor immediately.
  • Avoid contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

  • It should be kept in a dry place and the temperature is not too high to avoid product’s degradation.
  • Shelf life for 1 year since manufactured date.