ARDEX SKM™ Skim Finish – Skim Coat Patch & Finishing Underlayment is a trowelable patch and skim coat for use over interior concrete, wood, moisture-insensitive tile and stone, cutback and other non-water soluble adhesive residues on concrete.
Key Features
- Use to patch and skim coat concrete, wood, moisture-insensitive tile and stone and non-water soluble adhesive residues on concrete
- Non-sanded; install from a featheredge up to 1/2″ (12 mm)
- Walk on and install floor covering in as little as 30 minutes
Standards
SystemOne
Installation
Mixing Ratio: 1.5 quarts (1.4 L) of water per 10 lb. (4.5 kg) bag
For smaller batches, use 3 parts powder to 1 part water by volume
Coverage: 150 – 200 sq. ft. (14 – 18.5 sq. m) per bag at a skim coat
Coverage will vary depending on the texture of the surface being smoothed.
Performance
Walkable: 30 minutes
Install Flooring: For most floor coverings:
Approx. 30 minutes when installed at a skim coat
Approx. 1 – 2 hours when installed at thicknesses greater than 1/16″
For moisture-insensitive tile and Portland cement-based setting materials:
Approx. 30 minutes when installed at a skim coat
Approx. 60 – 90 minutes when installed at thicknesses greater than 1/16″
VOC: 0
Packaging: 10 lb. (4.5 kg) bag
Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave bags exposed to sun.
Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened
Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies. Also eligible for the ARDEX/HENRY SystemOne™ Warranty when used in conjunction with select HENRY® Flooring Adhesives.
