Surface Prep
Quality begins from the ground up. Preparing your surface is the most critical task of any tile or stone installation. Custom Building Products offers you one source for the needs of virtually any job.
Setting
The foundation of precise tile and stone setting. Whatever the application, CUSTOM® offers the broadest line of tile and stone setting materials in the industry to give the exact performance your job demands.
Grout
Tile grout with dependable performance and color. Look for tile grout with rock-solid durability, consistency and the largest color palette with Custom. Our grouts are easy to work with yet deliver hard, dense joints.
Care & Maintenance
Stains can RUIN Stone & Tile.Protect Yours Now! Stains on stone, tile or grout happen easily - and can leave permanent stains. Protect your surface against both oil-based and water-based stains with the right sealer.
Aqua Mix®
Professional Solutions for Professional Results Offering the largest selection of Sealers, Cleaners, Problem Solvers, Grout Colorant and Stone Restoration products, we provide professionals with the right tools and solutions; making us the #1 Contractor Preferred Manufacturer of Sealers and Cleaners.
CustomTech Flooring Prep
CustomTech – the industry’s leading collection of technologically-superior, easy-to-use, professional grade subfloor preparation products designed for all types of floor coverings.
Tools & Accessories
Precision demands the best. SuperiorBilt® Tools are professionally preferred for tile, stone and floor covering installations.
Products : CustomTech Flooring Prep : Patching : CustomTech TechPatch - TW Tilt Wall Finishing Compound
CUSTOMTECH TechPatch - TW is a rapid-curing, calcium aluminate cement based compound used to fill and finish exterior and interior concrete and masonry vertical surfaces. Use to hide large and small chips, holes and irregularities on tilt-up concrete; casted concrete and other masonry surfaces before painting or sealing.
Features/Benefits
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Technical/Installation
Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local, state and federal code jurisdictions.
CUSTOMTECH TechPatch - TW is a blend of Portland & calcium aluminate cement, inorganic fillers and polymers.
Custom® Building Products is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. Use of this product may contribute to LEED® certification.
FOLLOW CURRENT OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR ALL PRACTICES DURING SURFACE PREPARATION AND PRODUCT APPLICATION. USE IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, such as nitrile, when handling product.
All surfaces must be structurally sound, clean, dry and free from contaminants that would prevent or inhibit bonding. Do not apply to surfaces that might experience continuous high moisture exposure or standing water.Contaminants such as form releases should be mechanically removed before installation. Concrete surfaces must have a tensile strength in excess of 200 psi (1.4 N/mm²).
This product contains Portland cement. Forms calcium hydroxide when wet. Avoid eye contact or prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. If eye contact occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician. Use with adequate ventilation; do not breathe dust and wear a NIOSH approved respirator, such as N95. This product contains crystalline silica which may cause cancer or delayed lung injury (silicosis). If ingested, do not induce vomiting; call a physician immediately. Follow all current OSHA requirements during installation of this product.
Mix 2.25 – 2.50 qts (2.1 - 2.4 L) clean cool potable water to a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) bag of CUSTOMTECH TechPatch - TW.
Slowly add powder to liquid while mixing with a high speed drill (650 RPM or more) and mixing paddle to a lump-free consistency. Mix amounts that can be applied in 10 minutes. Small portions may be mixed manually using a 2:1 volume ratio of powder to liquid.
Apply only when temperatures are above 500F (100C) following accepted practices for concrete products. Remove dust and debris from area to be patched. Apply patch to the surface using a steel trowel with pressure to completely fill voids or cracks. When required use a damp sponge or float for finishing while curing; sand or apply additional lifts after patch has taken set.
Allow to dry for 15-60 minutes before painting or sealing. Drying time can vary with thickness, surface porosity, temperature and humidity. Do not leave permanently exposed or when rain and/or freezing weather will occur within a 24 hr. timeframe.
Clean with water before material dries.
Properly installed product requires no special maintenance.
Ordering Information
10 lb. (4.5 kg) Bags
Warranty Information
Obtain the applicable LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY at www.customtechflooring.com/reference-library/warranties/ or send a written request to Custom Building Products, Inc., Five Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA. Manufactured under the authority of Custom Building Products, Inc. © 2020 Quikrete International, Inc
THICKNESS
APPROXIMATE COVERAGE Min
APPROXIMATE COVERAGE Max
Skimcoat
100 sq. ft
150 sq. ft
1/8"
13.63 sq. ft.
14.62 sq. ft.
3/16"
9.09 sq. ft.
9.75 sq. ft.
1/4"
6.82 sq. ft.
7.31 sq. ft.
3/8"
4.54 sq. ft.
4.87 sq. ft.
1/2"
3.41 sq. ft.
3.66 sq. ft.
3/4"
2.27 sq. ft.
2.44 sq. ft.
1.0"
1.70 sq. ft.
1.83 sq. ft.
1.5"
1.14 sq. ft.
1.22 sq. ft.
2"
0.85 sq. ft.
0.91 sq. ft.
3"
0.57 sq. ft.
0.61 sq. ft.
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