CTS Skim Floor Plasters
SKIM FLOOR Plasters
SKIM FLOOR PLASTERS
Patching, Floor Skimming and Underlayment
Skim Floor is a smooth, fast curing, sand-free, hydraulic cement-based floor underlayment. Apply from featheredge to 1" thick. Use Skim Floor to repair, level and smooth concrete surfaces, quarry tile, or APA rated interior-grade plywood prior to the installation of floor coverings such as VCT, sheet vinyl, carpet, tile, pavers, and other protective toppings. Available soon at a dealer or retail location near you.
INFORMATION
EASY TO US
Just add water; no primer or curing compound required
BRAND
Cts
PRODUCT TYPE
Plasters
EXCELLENT BOND
- Brick
- Plywood
- Block and more
- Bonds to concrete
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
Mold and mildew resistan
DOWNLOAD
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USES
Use SKIM FLOOR to repair, level and smooth concrete surfaces, quarry tile, or APA rated interior-grade plywood prior to the installation of floor coverings such as VCT, sheet vinyl, carpet, tile, pavers, and other protective toppings.
MASTERFORMAT ® 2016
-03 01 30 : Maintenance of Cast-in-Place Concrete
-03 01 50 : Maintenance of Cast Decks and Underlayment
-03 54 16 : Hydraulic Cement Underlayment
WORKING TIME
30-40 minute
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES
Solids content
INITIAL SET
50 Minutes
VERSATILE
Apply featheredge to 1
PLACEMENT
Organize work so that all personnel and equipment are ready before placement. After mixing, place quickly to allow for maximum finishing time. Do not install on frozen surfaces. To extend working time, use Rapid Set ® SET Control retarding admixture or use cold mix water. SKIM FLOOR may be applied in temperatures ranging from 50°F (10°C) to 90°F (32°C). The working time of SKIM FLOOR is approximately 30 to 40 minutes at 70°F (21°C) ambient temperature
APPLICATION
Typical application thicknesses range from featheredge to 1/4" (0.6 cm) for large areas and up to 1" (2.5 cm) for small fill areas. Most floor coverings can be installed over SKIM FLOOR in 1-3 hours. Impermeable coverings and coatings can be applied over SKIM FLOOR in 16 hours. Please comply with instructions from the floor covering manufacturer regarding substrate moisture and moisture testing. For sections deeper than 1" (2.5 cm), use Rapid Set ® Cement All ® , Mortar Mix or Concrete Mix. Conduct a minimum of one field test using the prepared substrate and finished floor covering to evaluate the suitability of the materials and procedures.
MIXING
The use of a drill-mounted mixer is recommended. Organize work so that all personnel and equipment are in place before mixing. Use clean potable water. SKIM FLOOR may be mixed using 4.5 to 5.25 quarts (4.3 L to 5.0 L) of water per 20-lb (9.1-kg) bag. Use less water to achieve higher strengths. Do not exceed 5.25 quarts (5.0 L) of water per bag. Place water in the mixing container. While mixing, add SKIM FLOOR and mix for the minimum amount of time required to achieve a lump-free, uniform consistency (usually 1 to 3 minutes). Do not retemper or add additional water after initial mixing.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Application surfaces must be clean, sound and free from any materials that may inhibit bond, such as oil, dirt, mastic, asphalt, sealing compounds, acids, wax and loose debris. Smooth concrete surfaces must be mechanically abraded by grinding, shot blasting or other approved methods. Acid etching is not recommended. Plywood surfaces must be structurally sound, rigid and properly adhered. Do not use solvents or adhesive removers as means of cleaning the substrate. Application surface must be between 50°F (10°C) and 90°F (32°C). In temperatures above 80°F (27°C), pre-wet the substrate with water before applying SKIM FLOOR. Honor all moving joints and cracks.