Plasterkim - Contractors Skim 10L

Plasterkim – Contractors Skim – 10L

Achieve perfectly smooth, professional-quality walls and ceilings with Plasterkim Contractors Skim, a ready-to-use aggregate gypsum acrylic hybrid compound formulated for interior surface preparation. Designed for contractors, decorators, and serious DIY users, this buttery-smooth paste makes skimming, crack repair, and surface levelling fast and effortless – ensuring your paintwork starts with the best possible base.

Backed by a 10-year guarantee, Plasterkim Contractors Skim delivers consistent results, superior adhesion, and a flawless finish every time.

Professional-Grade Surface Preparation

The success of any paint job depends on the quality of the surface beneath it – and that’s where Plasterkim Contractors Skim excels. Its advanced hybrid formulation combines the filling and levelling power of gypsum with the flexibility and adhesion of acrylics, allowing it to bridge hairline cracks, fill imperfections, and smooth over uneven plaster without shrinkage or cracking.

Ready-to-Use Convenience

Unlike powdered skim coats that require on-site mixing, Plasterkim Contractors Skim comes pre-mixed for immediate application. Its buttery consistency spreads effortlessly with a steel trowel, making it ideal for covering both small repair areas and large surface areas quickly and efficiently.

Long-Lasting, Reliable Finish

Once dry, this interior-only skim compound forms a durable, stable base that’s ready for painting. It’s suitable for water-based paints after 12 hours and solvent-based enamel paints after 48 hours, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of decorative finishes.

The off-white colour provides a clean, neutral background, helping topcoats achieve their true shade and even coverage.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Ready-to-Use Formula – No mixing, consistent texture every time

• Excellent Adhesion – Bonds firmly to prepared surfaces

• Smooth, Buttery Consistency – Easy to spread and trowel for a perfect finish

• Repairs & Levels – Fills cracks, dents, and surface imperfections

• Covers Large Areas Quickly – Ideal for contractors and large projects

• Interior Use Only – Creates a perfect base for interior painting

• 10-Year Guarantee – Reliable, long-term performance

• Prepares for Paint – Ready for water-based paints in 12 hours; solvent-based in 48 hours

Product Information:

• Type: Aggregate gypsum acrylic hybrid

• Appearance: Smooth paste

• Colour: Off-white

• Solids: Approx. 53% by volume

• SG at 23°C: Approx. 1.82

• Spread Rate: ±2.5 m²/kg (depending on surface and application)

• Practical Spread Rate: Varies depending on substrate porosity, profile, and tools used

Application Guidelines:

1. Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from dust, grease, or loose particles.

2. Mixing: Stir thoroughly with a flat paddle before use to ensure uniform consistency.

3. Application Method: Apply with a steel trowel in smooth, even strokes.

4. Coats: One coat is generally sufficient at ±2.5 m²/kg; apply additional coats if required for heavily damaged or uneven surfaces.

5. Drying Time Before Painting:

   • Water-based paints – 12 hours

   • Solvent-based enamel paints – 48 hours

6. Cleaning: Wash tools with clean water immediately after use.

Ideal For:

• Interior Walls & Ceilings – Creating a perfectly smooth base for painting

• Renovation & Repair – Filling cracks, patching dents, and hiding imperfections

• Large-Scale Projects – Covering extensive areas quickly with consistent quality