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SikaWall® SkimCoat VN

SikaWall® SkimCoat VN

Smooth architectural skimming for walls and ceilings

SikaWall® SkimCoat VN is a premium quality cementitious fine finishing coat specially formulated for skimming on walls and ceilings. Its smooth architectural finishing and superior adhesion strength is suitable for both internal and external applications.
SikaWall® SkimCoat VN can be used immediately with the addition of the required water content and mixing with either a hand-held or mechanical
mixer, producing a homogeneous paste with a good workability.  

  • Excellent bond strength
  • Minimizes shrinkage cracking
  • Consistent quality
  • Weather resistant and durable
  • Convenient in handling, mixing and application (just add water)
  • No need putty for base paint
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Usage

SikaWall® SkimCoat VN is developed as a finish coat suitable for application on concrete surfaces, lightweight concrete slabs, pre-cast panels, soffits, blockwalls, lightweight autoclaved aerated blocks and rendered surfaces.

Advantages

  • Excellent bond strength
  • Minimizes shrinkage cracking
  • Consistent quality
  • Weather resistant and durable
  • Convenient in handling, mixing and application (just add water)
  • No need putty for base paint

Packaging

25 kg per bag

Colour

Powder / Grey

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical base

Ordinary Portland Cement, graded limestone, and selected aggregates

Shelf life

6 months from the date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging.

Storage conditions

Dry, cool, shaded place

Density

1,600–1,700 kg/m³
Technical Information

Compressive Strength

~ 5.0 N/mm² (14 days)

(ASTM C109)

Tensile Adhesion Strength

~ 0.5 N/mm² (7 days)

(ASTM D7234)

~ 0.7 N/mm² (14 days)(ASTM D7234)

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

31 - 35 % water part by weight (Approx. 7.7 - 8.7 L of clean water per 25 kg bag)

Layer Thickness

Application thickness: Min. 1 mm / Max. 3 mm per coat

Coverage Approx. 17 - 18 m²/ mm/ 25 kg bag

Pot Life

30 - 45 minutes (at 27° C/ r.h 65%)

Waiting Time / Overcoating

Before painting : 7 days
Application steps

MIXING

Add approximately 7.7 - 8.7 L of clean water to SikaWall® SkimCoat VN and mix thoroughly using a hand-held or mechanical mixer for 3 - 5 minutes until a homogenous lump-free paste is achieved.

APPLICATION

Use a steel trowel for application while the mix is still workable. It can be applied at a recommended thickness of 1 - 3 mm per layer, application up to a total build-up thickness (maximum 6 mm). Ensure that each layer is dry before applying the subsequent layer. SikaWall® SkimCoat VN can be finished with a soft brush or trowelled smooth.
The wet mix should be used within the pot life after mixing.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Remove non-hardened SikaWall® SkimCoat VN product from tools and equipment with water.
Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

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