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SikaWall® Super Shower Finish

SikaWall® Super Shower Finish

Formerly LaHabra® Super Shower Finish.

SikaWall® Super Shower Finish is a mechanically-blended compound of grey portland cement, hydrated lime, inert aggregates, and specific additives, designed to achieve a steel trowel finish over a portland cement base. 

  • Decorative finish that provides durability for extertior/interior applications
  • Can be colored using Sika Wall Color Paks.
  • Mixes easily with potable water.
  • Conventional portland cement plaster finish.
  • Low maintenance, economical.
  • Weather resistant
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Usage

SikaWall® Super Shower Finish is a mechanically-blended compound of grey portland cement, hydrated lime, inert aggregates, and specific additives, designed to achieve a steel trowel finish over a portland cement base. It requires the addition of only clean potable water for mixing. SikaWall® Super Shower Finish to provide an durable decorative finish that will bond to any properly prepared portland cement base surface.  It may be used on interior or exterior surfaces to provide a highly condensed, smooth surface for painting. Ideal for use in high moisture areas such as showers, bathrooms, swimming pool dressing rooms, laundry rooms and locker rooms.  

Advantages

  • Decorative finish that provides durability for extertior/interior applications
  • Can be colored using Sika Wall Color Paks.
  • Mixes easily with potable water.
  • Conventional portland cement plaster finish.
  • Low maintenance, economical.
  • Weather resistant

Packaging

90 lb. (40.8 kg) net weight in a multi-wall bag.

Color

White. If you prefer to color Super Shower Finish with SikaWall Color Packs, it will achieve its own variance of color based on color selection and application. When tinted the finish coat will exhibit natural color variations that vary with substrates, drying times,  and application techniques.

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

  • Portland cement: Type 1-ASTM.
  • C150-56 Hydrated lime: Federal specs SS-L-351 B Type F, ASTM C206-88.
  • Silica Sand: ASTM C-144.

Shelf Life

12 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging.

Storage Conditions

Store dry, off ground and protect from rain and moisture.

Application

Consumption

Coverage

One 90 lb. (40.8 kg) bag covers approximately 1 0 to 16 sq. yds.(8.3 to 14.5m2), depending on thickness and condition of basecoat.
Application steps

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

New portland cement substrates should be properly cured prior to application of SikaWall® Super Shower Finish (approximately 7 days). All receiving surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, free of dust, dirt, silicones, paint products, efflorescence or any other contaminant which could impair the natural bond. Surface defects, such as cracks, holes or voids should be repaired prior to application. Basecoat should be plum, level, and square to prevent uneven thickness of SikaWall® Super Shower Finish.

MIXING

SikaWall® Super Shower Finish should be mechanically mixed for approximately 15 to 20 minutes to provide maximum workability. For Hand Application: 8 to 10 qts. (7.6 to 9.5 ltr.) of clean water per 90 lb. (40.8 kg.) sack will be necessary. Add approximately 1/2 of the required water to the mixer. With the blades running, carefully add the SikaWall® Super Shower Finish. Allow ample time for initial mixing, add remaining mix water, and complete mixing to produce a smooth, workable consistency. For Machine or Spray Application: Additional mixing water may be necessary. NOTE: For maximum strength and increased moisture resistance, add SikaWall Adacryl Admix & Bonder to the mix water using a 3:1 ratio (3 parts water/1 part Adacryl).

APPLICATION

Apply SikaWall® Super Shower Finish to a thoroughly dry basecoat which has been evenly wetted by brushing or spraying (to control suction). Allow surface moisture to dissipate prior to application. Avoid the use of excessive moisture during application. SikaWall® Super Shower Finish should be applied to an approximate thickness of 1/8 inch (3mm). Trowel apply the initial coat (scratch coat) evenly to the substrate with enough pressure to insure tight contact. After the basecoat has been covered completely, double back and fill out to a true, even surface. Allow material to hydrate (begin to lose its moisture to the basecoat and to the ambient air) and then trowel it well, firmly compacting the material with water, free from catfaces and/or other blemishes or irregularities. Avoid unnecessary "build-ups" which cause shrinkage or check-cracking. A properly prepared basecoat will prevent leveling with the SikaWall® Super Shower Finish.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Upon completion of work clean all mixing equipment and application tools immediately with water. 

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