

A lime-bound fine render for manual and machine application and is used as a topcoat render for interior, exterior and damp areas.
Keim NHL-Kalkputz-Fein is a dry bagged mortar manufactured to DIN EN 998-1, based on sand, lime (white lime, highly hydraulic natural lime) and hydraulic additives, as well as additives for a better processing and adherence. The strength complies with mortar category CS II or PII as per DIN V 18550.
Keim NHL-Kalkputz-Fein is a lime-bound fine render for manual and machine application and is used as a topcoat render for interior, exterior and damp areas. It can be used on any conventional undercoat renders, but not on gypsum-containing, plasto-elastic or saponifiable substrates. Also acts as a bonding bridge for subsequently applied lime renders and is particularly suitable for historic renovation and remediation work and for low environmental impact residential applications.
Substrate Preparation
The substrate must be solid, sound and free from dust and dirt. Cracks need a wedge-shaped enlargement. Strongly absorbent substrates may need to be prewetted. The surface must be properly set and hardened. Particularly smooth surfaces need to be roughened well beforehand. Very sanding undercoat renders need to be solidified by a pretreatment with KEIM Fixativ (diluted with water 1:1 or 1:2).
Application
KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein can be processed by hand; small quantities can be mixed with a blunger. However, processing with conventional commercial rendering and mixing machines makes more sense. Mix sufficiently, but do not overmix as a severe drop in strength is otherwise observed. Water usage: approx. 280–320 ml/kg (corresponding to 7-8 l/sack). When applied as a topcoat render, minimum thickness is 2mm and maximum thickness 5mm. KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein is applied with a steel trowel and in the first stage smoothed to a good opaque finish. Once solidification has begun, the final texture can be applied, for example with a steel, felt or sponge float, by free modelling or spraying - it can be even applied like a filling coat by brush.
Reinforcement
For embedding fabric apply KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein with a thickness of 3 – 4 mm, embed KEIM Glasfaser-Gittermatte (glass fibre wire mesh), overlap by 10 cm where pieces meet and cover over wet-on-wet with another layer of KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein of approx 2mm. Total thickness of the reinforcement should be approx 5 - 6 mm.
To act as a bonding bridge apply KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein to a thickness of 3–5 mm, roughen thoroughly, leave to harden for 1–2 days or overcoat wet-on-wet with a thin layer of KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein. KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein must be applied before it begins to solidify. Previously set material must not be remixed. In basement areas, only use as a topcoat render if in-situ water is avoided by a coarse gravel drainage layer.
Note
In case of a thin layer application or excessively fast drying process, the finished render surface has to be rewettened once or more times. Heat interior spaces carefully to avoid a too fast drying process (cracks, low strength).
Application Conditions
Do not apply and let dry below +5°C and above +30°C wall and air temperature. Avoid strong sunlight and air draught.
Drying times
A setting time of at least one day per mm render thickness is required before further coating. From then on, coatable after 10 more days. High air humidity and low temperatures can extend the setting time definitely. In case of a thin-layer application or excessively fast drying process, the finished render surface has to be remoistened once or more times.
Finishing
KEIM NHL-Kalkputz-Fein can be coated with any thin-layer KEIM finishing render and any KEIM coating system - it can also be tiled. For a subsequent coating with KEIM Purkristalat, a layer thickness of 5 mm is required. Consumption: Material consumption: approx. 1.2 kg per m² per mm thickness. Yield: approx. 21 l /sack = approx. 840 l /t.
Cleaning of Tools
Clean tools with water immediately after use.
Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
• These colour samples are to be used for guidance only.
• Product contained within is generic to provide a close representation to your chosen colour.
• Should not be used to carry out any painting project, this is for colour selection purposes only and does not remove the need for you to ensure the correct product is chosen and tested for your application once a colour has been decided on.
• It is not a sample of the product you intend to purchase/use and cannot be used to test anything other than colour appearance.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of our conditions of sale, you agree and understand that many factors affect the colour of a painted product, including lighting, sheen level, method of application, batches variances number of coats and substrate surface.
• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you ultimately purchase will exactly match the colour of this colour sample.
• Once you have selected a colour, you must purchase the smallest amount of the product you intend to use in your chosen colour and apply to a small, inconspicuous test area to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.
• Notwithstanding any other provision of our conditions of sale, you agree and understand that many factors affect the colour of a painted product, including lighting, sheen level, method of application and product surface.
• We cannot therefore promise that the colour of the product you paint with the Kolorbond paint will exactly match the colour of the item you send to us.
• You must therefore purchase the smallest Kolorbond paint pot available first and then apply the paint to a small, and where possible hidden, test area of your product to be sure that it meets your expectations.
• Leave the product for 24 hours and then only buy more paint and/or apply more paint to your product if you are completely happy with the results on the test area.
• We cannot be liable to you for any loss or damage if you have not complied with this process.