BESTO Ultra Skim Coat

Key Features
  • Painter Friendly
  • Excellent workability with smooth blade glide.
  • Enhances painter productivity through easy and quick application.
  • Minimal wastage and longer open time due to low-porosity minerals.
  • Exceptional abrasion resistance and surface smoothness after sanding.
  • Minimal water requirement for mixing
Superior Performance
  • Strong adhesion to various substrates.
  • Durable finish with high compressive strength.
  • Suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
  • Environmentally friendly and low dust formation during sanding
Technical Specifications
Critical Property Specification Typical Value Test Method
Appearance Free Flowing Powder Free Flowing Grey Powder  
Water Demand% 34-36 35 Inhouse Method
Bulk Density g/cc 1.3-1.5 1.40+/-0.2 Inhouse Method
Tensile adhesion Strength N/mm2 @28 days >0.5 0.62+/-0.02 EN 1348
Compressive Strength N/mm2 @28 days >3 3.4+/-0.2 EN196
Storage & Shelf Life
  • Store in a dry place.
  • Use within 12 months from manufacturing date.
Coverage
  • 1.5-2.0 m²/kg/mm in double coat.
  • Actual coverage may vary based on surface quality.
Safety Precautions
  • Avoid inhaling dust during mixing and application.
  • Wash with clean water upon contact with skin or mouth.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Use protective gear if allergic to cementitious products
Note on Efflorescence
  • Surfaces with visible efflorescence (sait deposits) may negatively affect bonding.
  •  Ensure proper surface inspection before application.
Steps
Surface Preparation
Surface Preparation
Clean the wall to remove loose
particles.
Pre-wet the surface before
applying.
MIxing
MIxing
Combine BESTO Ultra Skim Coat with 35–38%
clean potable water using a mechanical stirrer.
For hand mixing, let the mix rest for 15 minutes
before application.
Application
Application
Apply in two coats, allowing 2–4 hours between
coats (based on ambient conditions)
Apply exterior white primer before painting
Ensure painting is completed within 15 days of
application