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Skim Coat 165 Base

Skim Coating For Walls and Ceiling

 

Obaproof Skim Coat 165 Base is a ready-mixed mortar formulation of cement, limestone powder, graded silica sand and chemical additives. It is specially developed to give a whiter and brighter surface by patching up pin holes and uneven surfaces in wall and ceiling. Obaproof Skim Coat 165 Base is normally used as a base coat together with Obaproof Skim Coat 168 Finish for a much smoother surface finish.

 

Packing:
25KG/40KG

 

Appearance:
Colour: White/Grey

Description

Characteristics & Advantages

• Time saving
• Excellent finish
• Good bonding
• High productivity
• Consistent work quality
• Reduce wastage of materials
• Easy to use
• Reduce painting cost
• Free from crack

Pot Life / Shelf life

Pot life
2 – 3 hours
Shelf life
6 – 9 months if stored in a cool and dry location.

Surface Preparation

The substrate must be clean, free of dust, oil grease, etc. If it’s an uneven surface with a depth difference of more than 5mm, a mortar plaster is recommended to be used.

Application

Obaproof Skim Coat can be applied to a wide range of substrates such as:
• Plaster surface
• Hollow block wall
• Concrete wall and ceiling
• Lightweight panel & calcium silicate brick wall
• Lightweight block wall

Coverage

Approx. 1.0 – 1.2kg/m²/mm thickness

Mixing

Add Obaproof Skim Coat 165 Base or Obaproof Skim Coat 168 Finish to the recommended amount of clean water by weight. Refer to the table for the recommended mixing ratio. An electrical mixer is recommended to stir for about 5 mins to obtain a homogeneous paste.

Note

• Do not add any foreign substances other than water to this pre-mixed product.
• Not to be applied on painted surfaces.

Technical Data

• Typical Properties: Obaproof Skim Coat 165 Base
• Max. grain size: 0.3mm
• Thickness: 3 – 5mm
• pH: 12
• Adhesion to concrete: 0.6 N/mm²
• Mixing water ratio per bag: 9.5 – 10 litres
• Inflammability: None
• Toxicity: None

Safety

Avoid eye and skin contact as the product is alkaline. In case of eye contact, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical help immediately.

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