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Skim Coat

Skim Coat

Skim Coat

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) is a water-soluble cellulose ether widely used in skim coat formulations to enhance their performance and workability.Skim Coat is a texturing technique that’s used to make a wall smooth or to repair damaged drywall.

It’s a quick, long-term solution for repairing minor cracks, filling a joint, or leveling an existing flat surface.Skim coating is the only way to achieve a level 5 drywall finish, which a number of trade associations, including the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, recommend for areas of bright or critical lighting.

Pre-mixed cementitious skim coat with no sand providing smooth texture for easy application from 0.5 - 2 mm. 

What is the difference between skim coat and plastering?

Skimcoat is the name given to a plastering technique where a wall is plastered with a layer of thin coat. It is usually applied to an existing plaster to smooth the surface. Another difference between skim and plaster is that plaster surfaces are always rough whereas a skimmed surface is smooth.

Should I prime before skim coating?

A skim coat is a thin layer of plaster or drywall compound that's applied to smooth out the surface of a wall. ... To reduce the amount of paint required to cover the wall evenly, you should always prime a skim coated surface before applying color to the wall.

Cost of re-skimming a room?

If your walls are already in good condition, you may only need to re-skim your room. This typically involves adding a 5-8 mm layer of finishing plaster over the top of existing plaster walls. So, it's a lot cheaper than plastering a room from scratch.

Anxin cellulose ether products can improve by the following advantages in skim coat :

·good solubility, water retention, thickening and construction performance

·simultaneously enhancing the adhesion and the workability,

·prevent hollowing, cracking, peeling or shedding problems

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