Orchid Skim Coat (BLUE)
Provided a smooth wall finish for painting. Skim coat helps repair damaged drywall such as minor cracks, filling a joint, or leveling an existing flat surface.
1. Application
- Using a steel trowel, spread and lay the materials to the required thickness.
- For skimming works, it shall be applied in 2 layers and each layer shall not be more than 3mm thick.
- For skimming works, it shall be applied in 2 layers and each layer shall not be more than 3mm thick.
- Once the material has been laid, leave to dry. For areas subjected to abnormal droughts, the finished surface should be protected.
2. Surface Preparation
- The substrate must be sound, clean and free from any deleterious materials such as oil stains, old coating, dust, grease etc.
- Dampen the dry concrete / plastered surface prior to application of Orchid Skim Coat.
3. Mixing
- Add approximately 8 Litres of water to 45 PND of Orchid Skim Coat.
- Using a high speed drill mixer to stir the mixture for about 5-10 minutes until a homogeneous, lump free, paste consistency is achieved.