Ardex feather finish skim coat xtreme polishing systems. Tec tec skill set 7lb indoor skimcoat and floor patch in the. Jun 20, 20 ardex feather finish allows the installation of most types of floor covering in as little as 15 minutes over all types of interior concrete, masonry, wood, terrazzo, and ceramic and quarry tile. Three years later the appeal of feather finish concrete countertops is undeniable. Use for flashpatching, skimcoating and to fill in ridges, gouges, depressions and seams on virtually any type of subfloor. Ardex mrf moisture resistant, rapiddrying, skimcoat. Ardex mrf moistureresistant, rapiddrying, skimcoat patching underlayment is a trowelgrade underlayment formulated from a blend of portland cement and other hydraulic cements that provides a smooth surface prior to the installation of ardex mc moisture control systems or moistureresistant adhesives and flooring. Trowel applied cement patching materials to correct slope and build ramps. It incorporates special graded aggregates and a special blend of admixtures to achieve maximum strength and substrate adhesion. Step 5b spread and texture the concrete patch to match the surrounding concrete. The first million layers are just filling in all the grout lines and trying to build up the counter surface to be smooth. Used to reprofile substrates or subfloor surfaces from feather edge to a maximum 112 38 mm in thickness. Sakrete multipurpose sand or backer rod can also be used to fill deep voids. Concrete counters feather finish over formica hometalk.
Ardex feather finish rapid drying patching and smoothing. Ardex feather finish is a nonstructural material and is, therefore, unable to restrain movement within a concrete slab. Stir concrete patching compound using a margin trowel or putty knife. I was so excited that ardex offered a white finish because im all about crisp white everything. The adhesive must first be tested to make certain it is not. Feather finish concrete over tile counters and then we tried. This is where using feather finish concrete over tile counters differs from applying it over a smooth surface.
Use for flash patching, skimcoating and to fill in ridges, gouges, depressions and seams on virtually any type of subfloor. May 15, 2015 once we were ready to spread on the concrete, we did a lot of testing on sample wood pieces. Jan 28, 2015 below, i have researched what two of the leading patch manufacturers statements about skim coating over existing adhesive residue and how to properly do it. Structural repair mortar with integral corrosion inhibitor. Ardex feather finish ardex feather finish also can be installed over nonwatersoluble adhesive residue on concrete only. Ardex feather finish self drying, cement based finish underlayment mixes to a creamy, smooth finish underlayment that eliminates flooring installation problems associated with disbonding, crumbling, mold, mildew and staining. Wella eimi sculpt force allows sculpting hairstyles with welldefined contours. Diy concrete over laminate countertops using feather finish.
Properly clean the surface and make necessary repairs as described on the bag. Ardex feather finish allows the installation of most floor covering in as little as 15 minutes over concrete, wood, ceramic, and quarry tile all without the use of primer or latex additive. Dealing with adhesive residue the flooring professionals. Ardex feather finish selfdrying, cementbased finishing underlayment ardex feather finish is an underlayment formulated from a blend of portland cement and other hydraulic cements that provides a smooth, permanent finish for a variety of substrates prior to the installation of todays demanding floor coverings, including sheet vinyl and vct vinyl composition tile. But i couldnt ignore the fact it this diy concrete finish kept popping up in my blog feed over and over again, used to remake and refinish some highcost areas around the homewere talking floors, walls and kitchen counter topsfor cheap. Ardex cp is a trowelgrade, cementitious topping for filling and repairing areas of indoor and outdoor concrete above, on or below grade. Resurface worn and spalled concrete to provide a new concrete finish. Henry 549 featherfinish underlayment patch and skimcoat. We created our countertop out of plywood and a 1x2 frame, then troweled on the ardex. Onecoat moisture control system for concrete to receive ardex products.
Ardex feather finish selfdrying, cementbased finish. This underlayment sets in 2 hours and can be used on concrete, wood and metal flooring as a feather edge, deep fill or embossing leveler. Rapid patch feather edge pro is a trowelable, rapidsetting, portland cementbased, polymermodified, patch and skim coating compound for use on multiple substrates. Ardex feather finish skim coat provides a smooth, permanent finish to a variety of substrates prior to the installation of todays demanding floor coverings such as sheet vinyl and vct. Jul 24, 2018 concrete resurfacer is a thin cementbased liquid that you pour out and spread with a squeegee, trowel or brush to create an entirely new layer over damaged concrete slabs. Ardex feather finish greygraygris selfdrying cement based. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, so you can. I loved the look of the feather finish countertops that john and sherry did in their temporary kitchen over on yhl, and after reading that i fell into a research spiral soaking up every bit of feather finish concrete knowledge i could find. Once we were ready to spread on the concrete, we did a lot of testing on sample wood pieces.
Outdoor concrete patch description ardex cp is a trowelgrade cementitious topping for filling and repairing small areas of outdoor and indoor concrete above, on or below grade. Ardex feather finish is formulated to efficiently smooth surfaces by filling imperfections without the need to use additional material to build a skim coat over the entire surface ensuring three times the coverage of sanded skimming products. Ardex feather finish selfdrying cement based bag 10 lbs. Ardex feather finish is ideal for patching and smoothing minor surface damage to levelling and smoothing compounds i. Concrete repair products you should know about hunker. Concrete dressing 3 crack joint repair 2 feather patch 5 joint filler 4 latex additive 2 liquid 1 patch 21 powder 2 repair mortar 4 skimcoat 8 size. Repairing raised concrete with sakrete top n bond crack. This package includes 1 10 lb bag of the ardex feather finish and 1 straight edge floor patching trowel that measures 912 inch long by 4 inches wide.
Provides an exceptional bond to concrete, wood, terrazzo, ceramic and quarry tile without priming. Material systems for repairing wood floors and concrete floors, patching damaged concrete floors and patching gypsum underlayment, and smoothing to feather finish floors prior to the application of floor coatings and floor coverings. Easily patch, repair and skimcoat indoor surfaces with the henry 547 unipro 25 lbs. Im finally sharing my experience installing ardex concrete countertops in our new kitchen. Im not an expert, this is simply my personal experience. By offering the latest technology, competitive pricing and such a wide variety of solutions, cmp becomes the obvious choice for all flooring and concrete restoration professionals. See more ideas about decor, house styles and house design. This specially formulated, nonsanded product results in an ultrasmooth finish and can be applied from feather edge to. Jun 07, 2017 read more for the full rundown of how to apply feather finish concrete over tile counters.
Resurface and patch cracked and worn surfaces on your driveway or sidewalk to a smooth, new finish. At first i thought using a mudding pan would work for mixing, but i quickly switched to the temporary buckets. There are 2 types of feather finish ive seen diyers use online, and that is ardex feather finish, or the home depot, henry brand. Concrete feather finish countertops a beautiful mess. While you cant see these dents looking at the counter from a normal perspective, this image shows you how you can see them when you can see the surface in a particular light.
Pour the water in the mixing container first, and then add the ardex feather finish. It can be applied over properly prepared concrete, wood, cement based terrazzo, vct, ceramic, quarry tile, cutback and nonwater soluble adhesive residue, all without priming or the use of an additive. Apr 28, 2015 instead of using the ardex brand feather finish which had to be ordered, i used the henrys brand feather finish found at our local hardware store. Coverage a 10kg unit will cover 20m2 at 1mm thickness. Portland cement based repair mortar feather patch restores. It looks beautiful and the ardex was easy to work with and sand. Vinyl concrete patcher is made of a special blend of vinyl resin, fine sand and portland cement. Mapei 4to1 mud bed mix 55lb indooroutdoor floor patch. Apr 29, 2014 have you heard of ardex feather finish. Repair patching smoothing products and materials turning. We decided to use the home depot brand as it was cheaper and local. Cmp specialty products offers a full family of products and solutions for every concrete restoration problem that exists in todays commercial and residential markets. This will give the surface a textured finish which will prevent the area from being slick. It has strong adhesive properties allowing it to be applied down to a featheredge.
Underlayment patch and skimcoat is a portland cementbased floor patch and skimcoat. Sikaquick ez patch is a cementitious, onecomponent, fast setting material used for to resurface concrete surfaces or creation of a slope or a pitch. Feather patch is a single component, acrylic polymer modified, portland cement based repair mortar. For patching and repairing indoor surfaces prior to flooring installation. Feather finish over nonporous surfaces such as ceramic tiles or vinyl, always refer to the adhesive supplier for their recommended installation procedure. Application patch and repair concrete from featheredge to 1. Too see some more photos check out a few of my jobs at. Use it to patch and restore surface defects on concrete floors and walls. I hadnt either until we featured this floor about a month ago. Ardex cp is easy to apply, hardens quickly, is freezethaw resistant, and produces a surface finish that is suitable for foot and rubber tire traffic. Mix vinyl concrete patcher by adding about 10 ounces of water per 5 pounds of vinyl concrete patcher the vinyl concrete patcher should be poured into the mixing water. One thing thats important to know about the feather finish concrete countertops is that it is not as hard as regular concrete. I have done some random things the cornices, my dining table and have painted. Ardex feather finish cementbased smoothing compound.
Versatile henry 549 featherfinish underlayment patch and skimcoat dries in as little as 15 minutes and installs from feather edge to any depth. Ours are granite, so i had to find someone with formica or something that would look better, covered up. That question i have seen so many times and even searched for myself. After allowing the top n bond to dry for several minutes, use a paintbrush at the edges of the repair area to blend the top n bond material to the existing concrete.
Henry, ww company 12163 549 feather finish coat, 7 lb. Since using the feather finish on my dining table, i have wanted to try counter tops. Floorcoverings can be installed after as little as 15 minutes. My experience installing ardex concrete countertops taryn. Mapei planipatch 25lb indoor skimcoat and floor patch. Jun 17, 2014 ardex feather finish i could only find this locally at home depot, but amazon also carries it. Ardex k15 selfleveling underlayment concrete, 55 lb. Wella eimi sculpt force styling gel flubber extra strong.
Ardex feather finish allows the installation of most types of floor covering in as little as 15 minutes over all types of interior concrete, masonry, wood, terrazzo, and ceramic and quarry tile. First skim coat with ardex feather finish floor prep. Feather patch is a portland cement based repair mortar that incorporates a dry acrylic polymer, special graded aggregates as well as a special blend of admixtures. It is made with cement, sand and polymer modifiers and can be applied in thicknesses of 116 inch to 38 inch. Characteristics nonflammable, noncombustable, dries to a durable, hard finish. For deep repairs, top n bond can be used in multiple lifts of up to 12 inch at a time. When skim coating over concrete, coverage is up to 35m2 and over plywood 70m2 can be achieved. My experience installing ardex concrete countertops. Follow these steps to resurface and patch concrete surfaces. Count on our patches to eliminate flooring installation problems associated with disbonding, crumbling, mold, mildew and staining. The adhesive must first be tested to make certain it is not water soluble. Allows the installation of most floor covering in as little as 15 minutes over concrete, wood, ceramic, and quarry tile. A description and demonstration of ardex cd concrete dressing a cement based concrete surface treatment designed to resurface worn and damaged concrete surfaces to a new concrete look. Ardex feather finish selfdrying cement based bag 10 lbs 1, white.
Vinyl concrete patcher is ideal for making smooth repairs to crack or chipped concrete floors, sidewalks or steps. Feather finish sdf and planipatch skim coat patches. For smoothing and leveling embossed surfaces prior to flooring installation. Use feather patch for patching and restoring concrete floors, walls, precast members and tilt wall panels with shallow defects and spalls less than 12 inch in depth. Ardex feather finish greygraygris selfdrying cement. As a result, hard objects can put a dent in the surface. Henry 12163 12163 h549 featherfinish floor patch wall.
But they are still a bit of a diy maverick and not much has been written about their durability, so theres a valid concern from anyone curious about giving these a shot. Suitable for overlays and full depth repairs from 12 to 4 neat, and up to 8 when extended with aggregate. For best results, mix with an ardex t2 ring mixing paddle and a 12 12 mm heavyduty. Key features portland cementbased concrete patch and fill.
Wella eimi sculpt force is an extra strong hold of age. Product costs, availability and item numbers may vary online or by market. Accepts many floor coverings in as little as 15 minutes. This specially formulated, nonsanded product results in an ultrasmooth finish and can be applied from feather edge to 12 in. Determine that the repair area is within the manufactures spec for minimum and maximum repair depths.
Feather finish sdf and planipatch skim coat patches fishman. Diy feather finish concrete countertops and how they. It may be applied over most surfaces for a smooth finish before installation of permanent flooring. Feather edge the area with the straightedge trowel. Repair minor defects, holes, cracks and prefill static i. Whether its a question of cosmetic concrete repairs for a more attractive finish or installing hardwearing surfaces in commercial and industrial applications, ardex offers the right products no matter how diverse and challenging the requirements.
Mix with water to patch and level concrete and plywood up to 12 mm thick. Ardex feather finish is the best finishing underlayment for your substrate prep work. Dunlop 8kg bag ardit feather finish bunnings warehouse. Used ardex feather finish to make concrete countertops while we save up for quartz. Ardex feather finish is an underlayment formulated from a blend of portland cement and other hydraulic cements that provides a smooth, permanent finish for a variety of substrates prior to the installation of todays demanding floor coverings, including sheet vinyl and vct vinyl composition tile. For patching and repairing subfloor surfaces prior to installing all types of flooring.