WHAT IS CEMCOTE SKIMMED?
A finely ground mixture of white Portland cement, pigments and chemicals. It is supplied in powder form requiring mixing with water on-site to produce a smooth, flowing coating which sets rock hard.
A finely ground mixture of white Portland cement, pigments and chemicals. It is supplied in powder form requiring mixing with water on-site to produce a smooth, flowing coating which sets rock hard.
PRODUCT INFO
Benefits
- For interior and exterior use
- Trowel-on or brush-on application (See CemCote Brushed)
- Durable and weatherproof
- Interesting colour variation
- Wears well over time
Specifications
Suitable Surfaces |
Interior & exterior plastered or previously painted walls |
Finish |
Smooth |
Thickness |
1.6mm |
Application |
Trowel-on |
Packaging |
5kg & 25kg containers |
Coverage |
1 - 1.1kg per m² or 25 - 30m² (2 coats) per 25kg drum Depending on surface texture and porosity |
Curing |
Initial set – 1 hour The completed work should be allowed to air cure for 24 hours after application The moisture in the substrate must be less than 5% prior to sealing |
Colour/s |
Available in 14 colours |
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BATHROOM WALLS, BASINS & VANITIES
Basins created from MDF, polystyrene or concrete can be coated with CemCote Skimmed.
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FEATURE CEILINGS
Plasterboard, concrete and suspended ceilings can be coated with CemCote Skimmed.
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LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE DOORS
Hollow core hardboard doors can be coated with CemCote Skimmed to create a door that looks like solid concrete.
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3D FEATURE WALLS
Logos or patterns cut out of MDF or polystyrene can be coated with CemCote Skimmed.
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When using polystyrene as a base, the polystyrene first needs to be coated with either Cemcrete’s BaseCoat - Paste or EIFS BaseCoat, depending on the application, while embedding a membrane (also available from Cemcrete) into the BaseCoat.
Q: Can I use CemCote Skimmed on my bathroom vanity?
A: Yes you can, provided that it is sealed with a water repellent sealer such us SiliconSeal
Q: Can my builder do the application?
A: If your painter has experience working with Cemcrete products and you feel confident in using them to do the application, then yes. Your painter can also attend our demo days hosted at our Academy in Johannesburg. Please note attending these demonstration days does not mean your painter will be an experienced Cemcrete contractor. For more details of Cemcrete’s demo days or independent contractor details visit Cemcrete’s website.
Q: What are the maintenance on a countertop coated with CemCote Skimmed?
A: Special care should be taken to protect your countertop. Make sure a good high quality sealer is used, remove spills immediately and refrain form using harsh chemicals (no ammonia based product) to clean the surface.
A: Yes you can, provided that it is sealed with a water repellent sealer such us SiliconSeal
Q: Can my builder do the application?
A: If your painter has experience working with Cemcrete products and you feel confident in using them to do the application, then yes. Your painter can also attend our demo days hosted at our Academy in Johannesburg. Please note attending these demonstration days does not mean your painter will be an experienced Cemcrete contractor. For more details of Cemcrete’s demo days or independent contractor details visit Cemcrete’s website.
Q: What are the maintenance on a countertop coated with CemCote Skimmed?
A: Special care should be taken to protect your countertop. Make sure a good high quality sealer is used, remove spills immediately and refrain form using harsh chemicals (no ammonia based product) to clean the surface.