Description
Fast setting, cement based smoothing and finishing compound
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Sika® Level SkimCoat is a one-component, easy to use
and fast drying, cementitious skim mortar ideal for the
repair or reprofiling of concrete, approved wood
subfloors, and correctly prepared ceramic or quarry tiles
before the installation of Sika® Level products or final
floor coverings. Can be installed as a true featheredge as
well as filling voids and leveling defects up to 1/2” (13
mm) in depth.
USES
Used to reprofile substrates or subfloor surfaces from
feather edge to 1/2” (13 mm) prior to applying Sika®
Level products or floor finishes
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Repair minor defects, holes, cracks and pre-fill nonmoving joints and seams in concrete and wood
substrates
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▪ Suitable for use with radiant heating systems
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
▪ Easy to prepare and quick to apply
▪ Repairs new and renovate old floors
Good adhesion to substrates, subfloors and stable
adhesive residue
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Rapid setting; receives primers, levelers, adhesives and
coverings without delay
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Excellent standard of finish can be achieved to allow
direct application of coverings
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▪ Unlimited MVER (Moisture Vapor Emission Rate)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Packaging 10 lb (4.5 kg) bag
Pack of 4 bags
Appearance / Color Gray powder
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production if stored properly in original, un-opened
and undamaged sealed packaging
Storage Conditions Store dry at 41°–86 °F (5°–30 °C)
Protect from moisture. If damp, discard material
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive Strength 28 days 3,700 psi (25 MPa) (ASTM C-109)
73 °F (23 °C)
50 % R.H.
Flexural Strength 28 days 1,300 psi (9 MPa) (ASTM C-293)
73 °F (23 °C)
50 % R.H.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio 2 qts (1.9 L) of water per bag
Coverage 35 ft2 at 1/8” depth (3.2 m2 at 3 mm)
(Coverage figures do not include allowance for surface profile and porosity or material waste)
Layer Thickness Min. Max.*
Feather edge 1/2’’ (13 mm)
* Higher thicknesses possible in small and localized area (birdbath, etc.)
Product Temperature 65–75 °F (18–24 °C)
Ambient Air Temperature 50–86 °F (10–30 °C)
Where temperatures exceed 86 °F (30 °C), refer to and follow ACI hot
weather application and protection guidelines.
Relative Air Humidity < 75%
Substrate Temperature 50–86 °F (10–30 °C)
Pot Life ~ 10–20 minutes
The temperature will affect the pot life:
▪ Above 73 °F (23 °C) will reduce the pot life and the working time.
▪ Below 73 °F (23 °C) will extend the pot life and the working time.
Set Time 20 – 30 minutes (ASTM C-266)
Final Set Time 30 – 60 minutes (ASTM C-266)
Waiting / Recoat Times Feather edge 20 minutes
Polyurthane adhesives > 16 hours
