Preparing Surfaces for Flawless Finishes

Surface preparation includes leveling and self-leveling flooring products, joint fillers, repair compounds, and skimming solutions for walls.

Geoscape Surface Preparation Products

Geoscape offers comprehensive surface preparation solutions, including:

Kerakoll: Mineral screeds, leveling, and self-leveling systems for flooring; mineral mortars and finishing products for walls

Baumit: Screeds and self-leveling products for flooring applications.

Terraco: Joint fillers, repair compounds, renders, and mortars for walls.

Kerakoll High-tech Self-levelling Products

Kerakoll offers a comprehensive range of surface preparation products designed to ensure optimal substrate conditions for various applications. Their High-Tech Self-Levelling Products include solutions like Planogel Rheo, a self-levelling gel with variable rheology and viscosity, providing extended workability and reduced waiting time before installing floor coverings. Additionally, Flowtech Plus delivers a silk-effect finish ideal for laying resilient material coverings, and Levelflex Rapidis an ultra-rapid setting self-levelling compound suitable for thicknesses from 2 to 15 mm.

In the category of Primers and Organic Preparation Coatings, products such as Active Prime Fix serve as rapid universal adhesion promoters for self-levelling products, cement-based adhesives, and plasters/renders, ensuring maximum adhesion on both absorbent and non-absorbent substrates.

Additionally, Kerakoll provides Accessories for Substrates, including tools and additives that complement their surface preparation systems, facilitating efficient and effective application processes.

Key Applications

Kerakoll’s substrate preparation and self-leveling products are designed for a variety of applications to ensure optimal surface conditions:

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Substrate Correction

Rectifying uneven or irregular surfaces to create a smooth, level base for subsequent flooring installations.

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Surface Smoothing

Providing a uniform finish on substrates, essential for the proper adhesion of floor coverings.

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Thickness Adjustment

Allowing for the application of layers ranging from minimal to substantial thicknesses, accommodating specific project requirements.

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Compatibility with Various Floor Coverings

Preparing surfaces suitable for the installation of ceramic tiles, natural stone, hardwood floors, and resilient materials.

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Rapid Setting and Drying

Facilitating fast-track installations by reducing waiting times before the application of floor coverings.

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External and Submerged Applications

Offering products like Levelflex External, which are formulated for use in outdoor areas and submerged environments such as swimming pools.

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Enhanced Adhesion

Utilizing primers and organic preparation coatings to improve the bond between substrates and subsequent layers.
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Crack Bridging and Reinforcement

Employing accessories like Biotex, a reinforced anti-fracture membrane, to absorb shear stresses and prevent crack propagation.

Kerakoll Mineral Levelling Products

Kerakoll’s range of Mineral Levelling products provides eco-friendly, high-performance solutions for correcting irregularities in substrates and preparing them for subsequent flooring or wall coverings. These products cater to a wide variety of applications, both internal and external, with exceptional compatibility for laying ceramic tiles, natural stone, hardwood floors, and resilient materials. Designed for diverse substrates, including cement-based screeds, concrete, and mineral plasters, they ensure excellent adhesion, dimensional stability, and compatibility with various adhesives. With formulations rated for low VOC emissions and eco-sustainability, Kerakoll Mineral Levelling products are ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Each product in the Keralevel range offers unique advantages tailored to specific needs. Keralevel Eco RP is a ready-to-use paste for fine smoothing, suitable for absorbent and non-absorbent substrates, with a maximum thickness of 1 mm. Keralevel Eco ensures prolonged workability for high-precision levelling up to 10 mm. For rapid, high-thickness corrections up to 25 mm, Keralevel Eco LR offers thixotropic properties ideal for both walls and floors. Meanwhile, Keralevel Eco Ultra provides extra-rapid setting for thicknesses up to 20 mm, supporting fast-paced projects and heavy-duty applications. Together, these products offer comprehensive levelling solutions for durable and flawless finishes.

Key Applications

Here are the applications of Kerakoll Mineral Levelling products:

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Levelling

Levelling and correcting uneven substrates for floors and walls.

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Surface Preparation

Preparing surfaces for ceramic tiles, natural stone, hardwood floors, resilient materials, and decorative finishes.

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Versatility Across Conditions

Suitable for underfloor heating systems, high-traffic areas, and heavy-duty applications.

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Smooth and Precise Finishing

Fine smoothing, high-thickness corrections (up to 25 mm), and rapid setting for urgent projects.

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Project Types

Ideal for domestic, commercial, industrial, and marine use.

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Compatibility

Compatible with a wide range of adhesives and coverings.

Kerakoll Mineral Screeds & Additives

Kerakoll’s range of mineral screeds provides eco-friendly, high-performance solutions for creating stable, durable substrates across various applications. Keracem Eco, a hydraulic binder, and its ready-to-use variants such as Keracem Eco Pronto and Prontoplus, deliver rapid drying and high mechanical resistance, suitable for underfloor heating systems and areas exposed to heavy traffic. These screeds support a wide range of floor finishes, including ceramic, hardwood, and resilient materials, and enable quick turnaround times—laying tiles within 24 hours and hardwood within 5 days. Rekord Eco Pronts stands out for its extra-rapid setting, allowing tile laying after 6 hours and hardwood floors within 24 hours, making it ideal for time-sensitive renovations.

To enhance the performance and longevity of screeds, Kerakoll also offers advanced additives like Keraplast Eco P6 and Keraplast Eco 337. These water-based latex additives improve adhesion, flexibility, and compactness, ensuring monolithic continuity in mineral mortars and screeds. They are particularly effective in creating slurry keys for anchoring layers and reinforcing concrete or mineral substrates. These additives contribute to the structural integrity and durability of the substrates, making them a reliable choice for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Products & Applications

These products reflect versatility in flooring, renovations, thermal conductivity enhancement, and specialized bonding and finishing tasks. Let me know if further details are needed:

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Keracem Eco

A high-performance screed ideal for both internal and external applications, offering rapid drying and dimensional stability for ceramic tiles, hardwood floors, and resilient materials.

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Keracem Eco Pronto

A ready-to-use screed with excellent thermal conductivity, designed for underfloor heating systems, renovations, and areas subject to heavy traffic.

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Keracem Eco Prontoplus

A fiber-reinforced screed suitable for joint-free floors and rapid installation of hardwood, ceramic tiles, and resilient materials in commercial and industrial settings.

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Rekord Eco Pronto

An extra-rapid setting screed tailored for indoor use, allowing ceramic tile laying after 6 hours and hardwood floors after 24 hours, perfect for renovation work.

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Massetto Premix

A normal-setting screed suitable for adhesive bonding, providing excellent workability for interior and exterior use, and optimized for bonding tiles and hardwood floors.

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Keraplast Eco P6

A water-based latex additive for mineral mortars, enhancing adhesion and compactness in applications such as slurry keys, patching, and high-adherence plasters.

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Keraplast Eco 337

A water-based latex used as an additive in leveling and finishing products, acting as a consolidant primer for mineral substrates and increasing flexibility and mechanical resistance.

Baumit Self-levelling and Screed

Baumit offers a comprehensive range of flooring products tailored to diverse construction needs, including self-leveling screeds, cement-based screeds, and substrate preparation solutions. The product lineup includes Baumit Nivello Uno, a cement-based self-leveling screed for thicknesses between 3 to 20 mm, providing minimized crack risks and moisture resistance, and Baumit Nivello Quattro, a gypsum-based self-leveling compound ideal for zero-crack applications in indoor environments. Both are compatible with underfloor heating systems, ensuring thermal efficiency and surface uniformity. These self-leveling products are highly efficient for preparing surfaces for various floor coverings such as tiles, wood, or resilient materials.

For more robust applications, Baumit offers cement-based screeds like Baumit Solido 160 and Baumit Solido 225, which are reinforced with polymer additives, ensuring high strength and easy application for indoor and outdoor use. These screeds are suitable for underfloor heating and can be applied without additional additives before self-leveling compounds. Complementing these products is Baumit SuperPrimer, a solvent-free primer designed to enhance adhesion on smooth or glossy surfaces, and Baumit Grund, which stabilizes substrate absorbency for optimal performance. Together, these products ensure durable, high-quality, and sustainable flooring solutions

Features

These applications underline Baumit’s versatility and suitability across various flooring requirements.

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Surface Preparation

Ideal for preparing substrates before applying various floor coverings like tiles, wood, or resilient flooring.

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Levelling Uneven Surfaces

Provides smooth and level substrates with self-leveling screeds and compounds, ensuring perfect alignment for final coverings.

 

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Underfloor Heating

Compatible with underfloor heating systems, enhancing thermal conductivity and energy efficiency.

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Heavy-Duty Applications

Suitable for areas exposed to high traffic and mechanical loads, such as garages and industrial floors.

 

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Moisture-Prone Environments

Effective in damp areas like bathrooms and kitchens, ensuring stability and durability.

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Residential and Commercial Use

Applicable in homes, offices, and public buildings, delivering long-lasting, high-quality results.

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Renovation and New Construction

Flexible solutions tailored for both renovation projects and new builds, reducing installation time and effort.

Terraco Fillers & Repair Compounds

At Geoscape, we offer a versatile range of Terraco jointing, skimming, and surface preparation solutions designed to meet the varied demands of architects, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts. Our comprehensive selection includes high-performance ready-mix and dry-mix products tailored for exceptional results in every project.

Discover the Handycoat range, featuring ready-mix skimming and jointing compounds that excel in gypsum board jointing and skim coating for walls and ceilings. From repairing damaged plaster and filling nail holes to patching hairline cracks, Handycoat products deliver a flawless finish. The lightweight Handycoat Lite, up to 30% lighter than traditional formulations, ensures effortless application with easy sanding and reduced airborne dust, making it a top choice for precise and clean results.

For robust dry-mix options, our Handymix line provides high-quality skim coats and repair compounds designed for fine crack filling and surface repairs on lightweight concrete, dense concrete, blockwork, and brickwork. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, Handymix offers a durable, smooth, and water-resistant finish for long-lasting performance.

Geared toward DIY users, the Handymate range simplifies surface preparation with ready-mix products that combine ease of use with professional-grade results. These solutions are crafted for hassle-free application, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.

Explore our extensive range of surface preparation products and find the perfect solution for your next project.

Products

Terraco Fillers and repair compounds including:

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Hanycoat Collection

The Terraco Handycoat range offers premium ready-mixed skimming and jointing compounds designed for both interior and exterior applications. These products are ideal for skimming walls and ceilings, jointing gypsum boards, repairing hairline cracks, filling nail holes, and touch-up work on plaster and paint. With options like Handycoat Lite for lightweight application, Handycoat LoDust for low-dust sanding, and Handycoat EZ-Roll for roller application, this range ensures exceptional finishes, ease of use, and reduced preparation time, catering to professional contractors and DIY users alike.

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Acrylic Crack Filler

Terraco Acrylic Crack Filler is a ready-to-use, flexible compound for repairing joints and hairline cracks on various surfaces. Suitable for interior and exterior use, it provides durable adhesion, weather resistance, and a smooth, paintable finish.

 

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Handymate Collection

The Terraco Handymate range is a versatile collection of lightweight, ready-to-use fillers designed for both interior and exterior repairs. This range includes products like Handymate Genius for deep, non-shrink filling of up to 50mm, Handymate Deep-Fill for gaps and cracks up to 20mm, and Handymate Fast Drying Filler for quick repairs. With excellent adhesion, crack resistance, and easy application, Handymate fillers are perfect for repairing masonry, plaster, gypsum board, and wood, providing smooth, durable finishes that can be painted when dry. Ideal for professional and DIY users, Handymate ensures reliable performance and convenience.

 

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Maxi Acrylic Mastic

Terraco Maxi Acrylic Mastic is a one-component acrylic joint mastic and crack filler for interior and exterior use, providing a durable, water-resistant seal with permanent flexibility. Ideal for sealing joints, repairing cracks, and use around doors, windows, and concrete elements, it adheres well to most surfaces and can be overcoated once dry.

Terraco Renders and Mortars

Terraco provides innovative render solutions tailored to meet the needs of architects, consultants, and contractors, offering cost-effective, time-saving, and high-performance results. The range includes Sprayplaster, a polymer-modified, spray-applied plaster ideal for fast-track projects, reducing building deadweight by 45%, and Terramix, a versatile cementitious plaster for interior and exterior applications, delivering a smooth, water-resistant finish suitable for painting or wallpapering. Additionally, Terraco’s Design Mortars, such as Blockfix™, offer advanced dry-mix mortars for lightweight block and decorative brick applications, ensuring excellent adhesion, minimal thermal bridging, and precise joint widths. These innovative products provide reliable and durable solutions for a wide range of construction and repair needs.

Products & Applications

Explore Terraco range of renders and mortars below:

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Sprayplaster FC (Finishcoat)

An acrylic-based finish coat that eliminates the need for primer or additional fillers, providing a smooth surface ready for painting or a fine spray texture finish​.

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Sprayplaster BC (Basecoat)

An acrylic-based basecoat filler used to level and rectify surface irregularities up to 10mm thick, ideal for solid surfaces like pre-cast concrete and brickwork​.

 

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Sprayplaster Basecoat DP (Dry Powder)

A dry powder basecoat plaster requiring simple mixing with water, suitable for applications up to 30mm thick on cementitious substrates​.

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Sprayplaster CM (Cement Modifier)

A cement-based modifier added to Sprayplaster BC to enhance hardness and water resistance, making it suitable for thicker and exterior applications​

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Terramix Fine

A repair mortar and thin-layer plaster ideal for levelling and repairing surfaces up to 1–3mm thickness, providing a hard, smooth, water-resistant finish suitable for painting and wallpapering

 

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Terramix Standard

A polymer-modified, cementitious masonry repair mortar suitable for levelling and repairs up to 3–5mm thickness, offering excellent adhesion and a crack-resistant finish for both interior and exterior surfaces.

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Terramix Coarse

A coarse-grade, polymer-modified masonry repair mortar designed for levelling and repairs up to 5–15mm thickness, providing a durable, water-resistant finish ideal for painting and wallpapering.

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Blockfix

A specially formulated thin joint and repair mortar for adhesion between Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC) blocks, minimizing thermal bridging and ensuring reliable adhesion with minimal joint width.

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