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SECTOR FOCUS SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS

In this section:
Mapei | UltraFloor | Palace Chemicals | Tremco | F Ball and Co | Kerakoll | Kelmore

Planipatch Xtra Zero

Preparing FOR PERFORMANCE

Correct smoothing and levelling compounds are central to effective subfloor preparation

Mapei extends Zero Line with Planipatch Xtra Zero

APEI has extended its Zero Line ‘The product is fast to dry, hardens ‘When mixed with Mapei Latex Plus,
Mfurther, with the introduction of without cracking and creates an it can also be used for feathering and
Planipatch Xtra Zero, described as a fine- patching prepared metal and wood
grained thixotropic cementitious patching exceptionally durable, resistant and surfaces, old substrates with paint, resin

compound. smooth fine textured finish’ and bitumen-based adhesive residue and
Says the company: ‘Featuring an product is fast to dry, hardens without fully-adhered resilient and wood flooring.
ultra-fast drying, moisture-tolerant cracking and creates an exceptionally It can also be mixed with Latex Plus and
composition, Planipatch Xtra Zero durable, resistant and smooth fine used as a primer and bonding agent prior
is suitable for floors and walls in all textured finish. When used for patching to application of a levelling compound
residential, commercial and industrial and local repairs, self-levelling compounds onto impervious substrates.’
environments and benefits from a very and floorcoverings it can be applied after Planipatch Xtra Zero is GEV EMICODE
low VOC certified formulation, with CO2 about 45-60 minutes.’ EC1 Plus (very low emissions) certified and
fully offset in the entire lifecycle. The company continues: ‘The versatile marked with the ‘Blauer Engle’ according
‘Developed for local surface repair and compound is suitable for concrete slabs to DE-UZ 113 and is available in 5kg
skim coating down to a ‘feather edge’, and walls, cement-based screeds and Alupak bags, says the company. 
Planipatch Xtra Zero can be applied to renders, anhydrite and magnesium- info@mapei.co.uk
interior floors, walls, steps and staircases, based screeds, heated floors, natural www.mapei.co.uk
around corners and columns. and engineered stone and tiles, and old
‘It can also be used to fill voids, holes substrates with waterproof adhesive and Visit the BRAND LEADERS section on our
and cracks in stable substrates. The smoothing compound residue. website to read more from Mapei

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