Achieve a perfectly smooth, feather-edge finish on internal concrete, masonry, or masonite slabs. RLA TruLevel Fine Finish is the rapid-drying skim compound that creates a flawless underlayment from 0mm to 3mm, allowing floor coverings to be installed within 20 minutes.

Why this product exists

This compound addresses minor surface imperfections and unevenness, preventing them from 'telegraphing' through and compromising the final appearance of expensive floor coverings like vinyl or carpet. Unlike bulk levelling compounds designed for thicker applications, TruLevel Fine Finish focuses on cosmetic smoothing and patching, preparing the substrate for an optimal finish.

The numbers that matter

• Maximum 3mm thickness: This allows for precise, thin-layer corrections, making it ideal for skim coating and patching without adding unnecessary bulk or weight to the slab. It is not designed for significant level changes.
• 20 minutes to floor coverings: Rapid drying means floor coverings can be installed just 20 minutes after application at 20°C. This significantly cuts project timelines, reducing downtime on site.
• 10m² @ 1mm per 5kg bag: This demonstrates efficient material usage for thin applications, optimising costs for surface preparation.
• EC1 Plus VOC: Achieving EC1 Plus certification means very low emissions. This ensures improved indoor air quality, critical for internal residential and commercial projects.

What it's like to use

RLA TruLevel Fine Finish mixes easily with water at a 1 part water to 3 parts powder ratio, creating a workable compound. Avoid overwatering, as this compromises bond and strength. Apply the mix with a trowel, working from feather-edge up to 3mm. For non-absorbent surfaces like existing ceramic tiles, a 3mm coating ensures proper adhesive wet-out for subsequent floor coverings. While priming is generally not required, very porous substrates benefit from a coat of RLA Universal Primer (mixed 1:2 with water). Tools clean up with water immediately after use.

Where this product excels

This compound excels in internal applications demanding a high-quality, thin-layer surface finish. It is ideal for preparing concrete, masonry, and masonite substrates for resilient floor coverings like vinyl and carpet. TruLevel Fine Finish provides a fast, reliable solution for patching minor defects and smoothing uneven areas in both new construction and refurbishment projects. Its role extends to the crucial final skim coat in floor preparation for non-habitable wet areas, applied after a moisture barrier like RLA Moisture Seal, ensuring a pristine base for subsequent finishes.

How it fits in a real system

In a 'Wet Wall and Floor to Non-Habitable Area' system, RLA TruLevel Fine Finish typically serves as the final surface preparation after the application of an RLA Moisture Seal. This ensures the underlayment is smooth and ready for the chosen floor covering, optimising adhesion and finish in environments like internal laundries or storage rooms.

Choose this when

• When preparing internal concrete, masonry, or masonite substrates for resilient floor coverings (vinyl, carpet).
• When a perfectly smooth, feather-edge finish up to 3mm is required.
• When project timelines demand rapid floor covering installation within 20 minutes.
• As the final skim layer in non-habitable wet area floor systems, post-moisture sealing.

Don't use this when

• Not for: bulk levelling applications thicker than 3mm. For significant level changes, consider RLA Aftek TruLevel BulkFill UT Self-Levelling Compound.
• Not for: timber or other flexible substrates. For timber floors, RLA True Level Flexi Self-Levelling Compound is the appropriate choice.
• Not for: external applications or areas prone to contact with water during or after curing.
• Not for: substrates exhibiting rising dampness or over expansion joints, which can lead to reflective cracking.
• Not for: structural repairs.