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SikaCeram®-205

HIGH PERFORMANCE CEMENTITIOUS FLEXIBLE TILE ADHESIVE

SikaCeram® 205 is a cementitious tile adhesive used for permanent fixing of tiles.
Suitable for tropical and hot climatic conditions.

  • Easy to use, just add water.
  • Excellent workability.
  • Excellent pot life.
  • Can be applied directly on cement screeds, concree or lime mortars.
  • Non Toxic.
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor application.
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Usage

Suitable for fixing:
  • Wall and floor tiles.
  • Absorbing / non-Absorbed tiles.
  • Interior and exterior use only.
 

Advantages

  • Easy to use, just add water.
  • Excellent workability.
  • Excellent pot life.
  • Can be applied directly on cement screeds, concree or lime mortars.
  • Non Toxic.
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor application.

Packaging

25 kg bag

Colour

Powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

SikaCeram®-205 performance is in accordance with European C2TE class
Product Information

Composition

Cementitious powder, Polymer modified binder.

Shelf life

12 months minimum from production date.

Storage conditions

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Technical Information

Tensile adhesion strength

≥ 1.0 MPa, according to C2TE class

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

22-24% or 5.5 to 6.0 litres clean water per 25 kg bag.

Substrate temperature

Minimum 5ºC, Maximum 30ºC (Substrate).

Pot Life

Approximately 60 minutes at 30°C.

Open Time

Approximately 30 minutes at 20°C.
Application steps

MIXING

Add about 5.5 – 6.0 litres clean cold water to a clean suitable mixing container.
Slowly add the SikaCeram® 205 powder and mix for at least 3 minutes until a homogeneous mix, free of lumps is achieved. Do not mix more SikaCeram® 205 than can be used within the open time.
Do not add extra water or other ingredients after mixing!

APPLICATION

Apply SikaCeram® 205 at 3 -10 mm thickness directly to the concrete substrate, using a notched trowel and spread the mortar evenly over the area to be tiled. Cover only an area that can be tiled within 15 - 20 minutes. Press tiles firmly into SikaCeram® 205 with a twisting action to ensure optimum adhesion.

  1. Use 5.5 - 6.0 litres of clean water per 25kg bag.
  2. Mix well with a slow speed drill (maximum 500rpm).
  3. Apply with “V”- notched trowels for small tiles.
  4. Apply with square notched trowel for bigger tiles.
  5. Place the tiles firmly into the fresh adhesive.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Application and mixing tools should be cleaned with water while material is still fresh. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

 

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