SikaCeram®-50 Ceramic
SikaCeram®-50 Ceramic is one-pack tile adhesive intended to lay absorbent tiles on absorbent substrate in residential use.
- Easy to use
- Excellent workability
- Excellent potlife
- Can be applied directly on cement screeds or concrete
- Non Toxic
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
Usage
Suitable for fixing: SikaCeram®-50 Ceramic is suitable for bonding the following types of tiles:- Absorbent ceramic tiles
- For residential environments
- For Commercial environments (foot traffic only)
Advantages
- Easy to use
- Excellent workability
- Excellent potlife
- Can be applied directly on cement screeds or concrete
- Non Toxic
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
Packaging
20 kg bag
Colour
Grey powder
Product Details
Chemical Base
Portland cement and selected aggregates
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
Undamaged original sealed packaging, in dry cool conditions
Density
~1.62 g/cm3 (fresh mortar)
Maximum Grain Size
Dmax:0.5mm
Tensile Adhesion Strength
| Initial | ≥ 0.5MPa |
| Water Immersion | ≥ 0.5MPa |
| Heat ageing | ≥ 0.5MPa |
Application
Mixing Ratio
~4.8 litres of water (24 % ± 1 %) per 20 kg bag
Layer Thickness
10mm max.
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Maturing time
~3 min
Pot Life
~ 2 hrs
Open Time
≥ 0.5 N/mm2 after 20 min
Curing Time
24-36 hours
Curing Treatment
Protect from adverse weather conditions, such as extremely high or freezing temperatures, rain, direct exposure to sun, for at least 12–24 hours from application.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Use | Waiting time |
| Grouting floors / walls | 24-36 hours |
| Grouting walls | 4-6 hours |
| Full traffic | ~14 days |
Consumption
Consumption is always depending on the substrate surface profile and roughness, as well as on the application technique (single spreading/floating method or double spreading/buttering method). As a guide:
| Size of Tiles | Notched Trowel Size | Consumption |
| Small | 6mm | ~2.5kg/m2 |
| Medium | 8mm | ~3.0kg/m2 |
| Large | 10mm | ~4.0kg/m2 |
MIXING
Pour the recommended water in a suitable, clean mixing container. While stirring slowly, add the powder to the water and mix thoroughly using a low speed (~500 rpm) electric mixer until a homogeneous and lump free mix is achieved.
After blending, leave the product maturing and then briefly stir it prior the application. The obtained mix has a very creamy consistency and is easily spreadable.
APPLICATION
- SikaCeram®-50 Ceramic is applied using a notched trowel.
- Apply a sufficient amount of product to ensure complete wetting of the tiles’ rear.
- Tiling has to be carried out on fresh adhesive, exerting an adequate pressure to ensure contact with the adhesive, and thus the perfect bonding. In case a surface film is formed on the adhesive, remove the adhesive layer with the flat part of the spatula and apply a fresh layer of adhesive.
- Avoid application under direct sun exposure and/or strong wind.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Thoroughly clean all tools and equipment with water before the product has set, preferably immediately after use. Once hardened it can only be removed by mechanical means.