STRATUM LVLcrete

Pre-bagged cementitious floor screed

Description
STRATUM LVLcrete is a pre-mixed and bagged blend of cements, aggregate & special polymers to give a
high quality, cementitious floor scree with excellent workability and finish characteristics, STRATUM LVLcrete
is easy to use, requiring only the addition of clean water to give a consistent durable screed, with an application
thickness of 10-50 mm in a single layer.

Usages Standards
▪ Levelling of concrete slabs prior to STRATUM LVLcrete is formulated to comply with
application of final floor covering. all requirements of;
▪ EN197:2011
▪ Screeding over hollow-core pre-cast
▪ EN1636:2013
concrete slabs.
▪ EN13813:2002
▪ Levelling floor and slabs to slope ▪ BS8204:2010
ensuring proper flow to drains.
Advantages
Technical Data ▪ Factory controlled pre-blend ensures consistent
high quality.
STRATUM LVLcrete Typical values
▪ Suitable for middle east harsh weather conditions.
Mixed Appearance Grey powder ▪ Easy application enabling high productivity &
superior finishing.
Compressive Strength 40 N/mm²
@28 days (BS EN196) ▪ High bond to substrate.
▪ Excellent physical and mechanical properties.
Max. Aggregate Size 5mm
▪ Shrinkage compensated.
Initial Setting Time 3-4 hours ▪ Excellent workability.

Final Setting Time 4-5 hours

Usage Instructions
Recommended 10-50 mm in 1. Surface preparation
Thickness single layer
Long term durability and function can only be
Wet Density 2,000-2,100 achieved with good preparation to give a strong
kg/m³ adhesion & mechanical bond to the substrate.
Binder OPC

Filler Material Graded silica Prepare concrete surfaces preferably by mechanical

sand methods to remove laitance, curing compounds and
other loose materials to provide a mechanical key for
Consistency Homogenous
cementitious STRATUM LVLcrete.
mix

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 2. Priming

Thoroughly soak concrete substrate with clean If required, subsequent layers can be applied to the
water for at least 1-2 hours, removing standing and first after 24 hours. The first layer should be
excess water prior to priming with ENEBOND SBR. scratched-finish to provide a mechanical key to next
layer.
Apply a bonding coat comprising 3 parts water and
1-part ENEBOND SBR to the pre-soaked concrete 5. Curing
surface. Apply the STRATUM LVLcrete wet on wet
STRATUM LVLcrete is cement-based grout, ACI
to the bonding coat. DO NOT LET THE BONDING
recommendations should be followed during
COAT DRY.
mixing, placement or curing. After placement, the
If the substrate cannot be pre-soaked with water, grout shall be cured properly for 3-days (at least)
we recommend priming with PIOPRIME 38 or Curing compound ENECURE WB can be used.
instead of ENEBOND SBR. Protect the placed grout from extreme
temperatures.
STRATUM LVLcrete Coverage
Packaging
STRATUM LVLcrete 40kg/2m²/10mm STRATUM LVLcrete is supplied in 40 kg bags.

3. Mixing Health and Safety

Accurately measure 6-6.5 liters of drinking quality Is non-toxic and non-hazardous, if material comes
water and place in a suitable empty container with in contact with skin, cleaning with water and soap
a sufficient volume to accommodate the mixed is recommended.
material. Slowly add the powder to the water and
mix continuously for 4-5 minutes using a slow Storage & Shelf Life
speed drill and paddle or forced action mixer, until STRATUM LVLcrete shall be stored in normal
a homogenous consistency is achieved. conditions away from extreme temperatures, and
any source of moisture. Shelf – life is 12-months.
4. Application
Technical Service
Pour the mixed STRATUM LVLcrete onto the
prepared surface. Spread out and tamp or The technical service department of Arkaz is
compact using a plastic or wood float to provide a available to assist in the correct and best use of
dense topping to a thickness of 10-50 mm. our products, these resources and advice are at
your disposal entirely without obligation.
Finish with a plastic float, wood float or steel trowel Please contact:
depending on the surface texture required. Arkaz
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 013 812 6817
[email protected]

Legal Disclaimer

The information given is based on data and knowledge considered to be true and accurate and is offered for the user’s consideration,
investigation and verification. Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, we do not warrant the results to be obtained. Please
read all statements, recommendations or suggestions in conjunction with our conditions of sale including those limiting warranties and
remedies which apply to all goods supplied by us. No statement, recommendation or suggestion is intended for any use which would
violate or infringe statutory obligations or any rights belonging to a third party.
Copyright 2019
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08-April-2019

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