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SECTOR FOCUS SMOOTHING COMPOUNDS

Flooring industry is increasingly
looking for products which combine speed,
reliability and long-term performance

Tremco: Choosing the right smoothing compound is critical
OMPLETE with competitive walk-on • Contains special fibres to give excellent • Suitable for use on floors with underfloor
Ctimes and drying times, TREMCO crack resistance • Protein-free heating
smoothing compounds are designed to SX300 TREMSmooth HP SX600 High Performance Rapid Set
save flooring contractors valuable time The SX300 TREMSmooth HP is a free Smoothing Compound
and money, says the company. flowing, self-smoothing, protein free, latex SX600NA is a protein-free, moisture tolerant
A smoothing compound commonly levelling compound with outstanding smoothing underlayment that can be
referred to as a ‘self-levelling compound’ adhesion, flexibility and moisture resistance. used over old adhesive residue in interior
or ‘floor screed’ is used in the preparation Features include: applications. There’s no additional need for
of laying most floorcoverings to create a • Easy to apply free flowing smoothing a primer if it’s applied directly to a Tremco
smooth and level surface. compound Damp Proof Membrane.
The following is in the company’s own words: • Moisture Tolerant: can be used for pre- Features include:
Tremco’s SX Smooth Range smoothing under a Tremco DPM • Walk on after two hours install
Choosing the right smoothing compound • Suitable for use on floors with floorcoverings after four hours
is critical. Tremco’s range of smoothing underfloor heating • Protein free • Suitable for use over most adhesive
compounds are developed to ensure SX302 TREMSmooth MT residues
you have a well prepared base for your SX302 TREMSmooth MT has been developed • Moisture tolerant – can be used under
floorcoverings. for use in domestic, light commercial a DPM
SX100 Renovation Screed and light industrial environments as an • Suitable for use over underfloor heating
The SX100 is a fibre reinforced, self-levelling underlayment, prior to application of carpet, systems
flooring compound designed for interior wood and vinyl flooring. More products are available in this range.
application to existing floors prior to the Features include: Check out our website for the full range. 
application of floorcoverings including vinyl, • May accept foot traffic after approximately www.tremco-europe.com/
carpets, ceramic tiles and wood. 90 minutes en_GB/home/
Features include: • Ready to receive floorcoverings in eight hours
• Fast application and minimum down time • Moisture tolerant for use under surface Visit the BRAND LEADERS section on our
• Can be pumped up to 2,000sq m per day damp proof membranes website to read more from Tremco

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