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Performance Accessories UltraSmooth

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Performance Accessories UltraSmooth Cementitious Underlayment for Interior and Exterior Applications

February 25, 2025

Performance Accessories UltraSmooth is a one-component, durable and versatile cementitious underlayment designed for interior and exterior concrete and cementitious substrates. It can be applied manually or by pump to create a self-smoothing, rapid-setting, flat surface before the final floor finish. Typical application thickness ranges from 1/8” up to 3” (3 mm to 76 mm).

Uses:

  • Suitable for concrete and cement substrates
  • Works with rapid-drying cement screed systems
  • Can be applied over OSB/Plywood (only for flexible coverings)
  • Compatible with ceramic tiles, terrazzo, and natural stones

Characteristics & Advantages:

  • Self-leveling for even, smooth surfaces
  • Renovates and levels new or existing floors
  • Suitable for both interior and exterior use
  • Can be applied manually or with a pump
  • Provides a high-strength underlayment for residential and commercial flooring
  • Compatible with subfloor heating systems
  • Easy to install with deep-pour capability
  • Low shrinkage and high strength
  • Supports caster wheel loading at thicknesses above 1/8” (3.2 mm)
  • No MVER (Moisture Vapor Emission Rate) limits on well-prepared concrete