Levelplast

Product Information
Give your walls the distinction of a smooth and glossy finish with Birla White Levelplast. This water-resistant, white cement based product is perfect for levelling concrete/mortar walls and ceilings especially when there are major undulations. It fills up the fine pores of concrete/mortar walls and ceilings to give a white, smooth and dry surface for painting on. A superior substitute for POP and Gypsum, it possesses more adhesive strength and durability, while increasing the life of your paint. This ensures your walls look freshly painted, even after many years. 

 

Specifications

Product Specifications - Levelplast

Parameters

Results

Tensile Adhesion @ 7 days ( N/MM2) for various thickness

 

6mm

0.75 – 0.90

8mm

0.65 – 0.85

12mm

0.60 – 0.70

Water Absorption @ 7 days ( Ml in 30 Minutes)

 

WA

0.40 – 0.60

Whiteness-% (HW)

93.1

Pot Life ( minutes)

25 - 35

Water Demand -%

25 - 30

Setting time by vicat apparatus (Minutes)
Initial IST
Final FST

 

08-12
18-22

Thickness (Levelling in one stroke) mm

6-8

Finishing

Good

Moulding Property

Good

Comp. Strength ( N / MM 2 ) – 28days

17-25

Mixing

Stirrer Mixing

1st Coat (up to 6mm)

Ok

2nd coat (up to 6mm)

Ok

Wastage %

1 to 2

Applicationon Ceiling

Yes

Sag Resistance

Yes

Chalking

No

The information given above is for general guidance only. Specific instructions for various site conditions can be provided on demand.  

Benefits

  • Superior Bonding: Birla White Levelplast bonds well with the grey-cement plastered surface, which makes sure the wall finish lasts as long as the grey cement plastered surface is intact.
  • Durable: It provides breathability to walls by allowing the entrapped moisture to evaporate and makes the wall finish highly durable.
  • User-friendly: Levelplast gives you the convenience of drilling/cutting on the surface even after the application.
  • Saves Labour and Time: After the application of Levelplast, the wall is ready for painting in just 24 hours. Also, no primer is required over the finished surface before painting.
  • Long Lasting: It does not flake/peel-off/swell, when it comes in contact with moisture, and enhances the life of expensive paints.

FAQs

Q. What is Levelplast?
A. Levelplast is a water resistant base coating for levelling the surface and provides a protective base to your expensive paints.

Q. In what form is Levelplast is available?
A. Levelplast is available in dry, free flowing powder form.

Q. What are the main constituents of Levelplast?
A. Levelplast mainly consists of Birla White Cement, high quality polymers, mineral fillers and specialty chemicals.

Q. How many coats of Levelplast are applied on the surface before painting?
A. It depends upon the undulations in the base surface. Generally, two coats are given followed by one or two coats of Birla White Wallcare Putty (SF).

Q. Can I use Levelplast on a damp wall?
A. Yes. Levelplast has a unique formulation, which makes it suitable for damp walls.

Q. What type of surface is ideal for applying Levelplast?
A. The surface could be rough plaster. Levelplast can be applied directly on block work/brickwork and on cement concrete surface.

Q. Do we need to cure the surface before applying Levelplast?
A. The surface should be pre-wetted prior to application. This helps in providing a strong bond with substrate.

Q. Can I use Levelplast on moist walls?
A. Yes. Levelplast has a unique formulation, which makes it suitable for application on moist surfaces.

Q. Does Levelplast provide a breathable surface?
A. Yes. Levelplast provides a breathable surface and allows any trapped moisture to escape, which keeps the wall dry and clean.

Q. What is the maximum thickness of Levelplast that can be applied?
A. Levelplast can be applied even up to 20 mm thickness. But it should be applied in layers. Generally in steps of max 6mm, of LevelPlast is applied.

Q. Can we apply Levelplast instead of Wallcare Putty?
A. Levelplast is not a substitute of Wall Care Putty. After the application of Levelplast, we need to apply Wallcare Putty to finish the surface.

Q. What type of paint is most suitable with Levelplast as base coat?
A. As the surface is finished with Wallcare Putty, any type of branded paint is suitable for the finishing coat.

Q. Does Levelplast require curing after application?
A. Curing is not required for Levelplast.

Q. What is the ideal coverage of Levelplast?
A. Although coverage would depend on surface quality, in general, it will be around 28 sq.ft./ 20 kg. bag, for a thickness of 8 mm.

Q. Is it helpful to use stirrer for mixing Levelplast for application?
A. Yes. Use of stirrer to mix Levelplast and water is recommended for proper mixing.

Q. Is Levelplast suitable for external application?
A. Levelplast is one-of-its-kind material, which is suitable for external as well as internal application.