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.