The key to a good painting finish is in the surface preparation. From neutralizing new concrete to correcting imperfections, a paint product can only look good when applied on a well-prepped surface. For your home goals of having a perfect, gorgeous wall, go for high-quality skimcoats. Give yourself the guarantee that the products you’ll be using won’t lead to problems down the line.
What is a Skimcoat?
Issues like honeycombs, bubbles, cracks, and waviness and plumbness are defects that a concrete can have. They certainly won’t look good even with the coating of paint. This is why a skimcoat is used to correct such surface imperfections.
A skimcoat is similar to plaster in a way that it’s applied using a trowel but gives a cementitious finish when used. Using a skimcoat is an alternative to neutralizing the surface for new concrete, in that you can apply your primer after it has properly cured. The act of applying skimcoat on a surface is called pagpapalitada in Filipino—you may hear the phrase when working with masons or painters.
Don’t confuse skimcoat with putty, even if both are used to correct imperfections. The former is a way to prepare the surface before painting. Only use it on bare concrete. The latter is applied after putting on the primer of your choice of paint, or may be applied on surfaces with already existing paint.
Use High-Quality Skimcoats to Achieve Textured Looks
While skimcoat have the purpose of evening a concrete surface to be painted on, you can also explore decorative finishes if that is what you prefer. Through the Konstrukt Lunar Series, you can explore different textures that can make a room look chic and elevated.
These industrial finishes need good skimcoat. Always go for our high-quality products for a hassle-free application. Read our guides for the products you’ll be needing and how to achieve the specific texture you would be going for.
Options for High-Quality Skimcoats
Konstrukt Permaplast High-Performance Acrylic Skimcoat
For an assured high quality skimcoat, the go-to product is Konstrukt Permaplast High-Performance Acrylic Skimcoat. This specially formulated bonding paste addresses concrete defects that are 2 mm to 3 mm thick.
It’s filled with features that make it impossible not to be your preferred skimcoat. Besides imparting a perfectly smooth finish after curing (minimizing use of putty afterwards), it is also compatible with different paint systems. You wouldn’t need to worry if you’re using a water-based or solvent-based paint product.
Since it is a high-quality product, it is also effective at preventing chalking. It also impedes other issues such as efflorescence due its feature of promoting alkali resistance on the concrete surface. You can also expect the surface less prone to cracks, and more repellent to water.
If you’re aiming for a textured finish, this is the skimcoat of choice for the Kaiser and Kashmir finishes.
Read our comprehensive guide for Permaplast High-Performance Acrylic Skimcoat. It has everything you need to know on how to mix and apply our premium skimcoat.
Konstrukt Permaplast Acrylic 2K Skimcoat
An alternative high quality skimcoat is Konstrukt Permaplast Acrylic 2K Skimcoat. It is a two-component product consisting of Part A (Liquid) and Part B (Powder).
To prepare the material, mix the components together with water, with a ratio of 4 L of Part A per 28 kg of Part B, and 8 L of water. It does not need cement, and it should also not be mixed with other aggregates or materials.
A notable feature of Acrylic 2K Skimcoat is its low-VOC formulation. It should be noted, though, that this skimcoat is only for interior use.
Also know that this product pair is what you’ll need to achieve the Kaza, Koral and Korona finishes, textured finishes you can only use for interiors.
Happy Plastering!
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You can always trust in these skimcoats for concrete surfaces. For a home with a premium feel, don’t hesitate using premium materials.
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