SikaCeram®-100

SikaCeram®-100 follows the main requirements of EN 12004 for class C2 E.

Portland cement, selected aggregates and aditives

12 months minimum from date of production

Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between 5 °C and 35 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.

0.5 mm

In normal conditions on cement based substrate, no primer is required.
However, for very high absorbent substrates (e.g. drywalls) or non-absorbent substrates, please contact Sika Technical Department for recommendation.

Add 4.0 - 4.5 L of water per 20 kg bag of powder

Add 8.0 - 9.0 L of water per 40 kg bag of powder

Min. 3 mm

Max. 5 mm  (Locally up to 12 mm thickness possible, for leveling purpose)

+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.

+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.

~2 hours (+23 °C)

(Classification E as per EN 12004)

Values determined in laboratory conditions: +23 °C ± 2 °C, R.H. 50 % ± 5 %.
Higher temperatures will reduce the indicated waiting times, lower temperatures increase waiting time.

Times are approximate and will be affected by changing ambient conditions particularly temperature and relative humidity.

~ 1.70 kg/l (+25 °C)

The consumption depends on the surface profile and roughness of the substrate and on the size of the tiles and the placing technique (simple placing "floating" or back to back "buttering-floating").

As a guide:

For 1 mm thickness over 1 m² area approximately 1.4 kg of powder is required.

One 20 kg bag will cover approximately 4.7–2.8 m² at 3–5 mm thickness.

One 40 kg bag will cover approximately 9.5–5.7 m² at 3–5 mm thickness.

For small sized tiles (side ≤30 cm), use small squared notch size trowel (4-6 mm) and progressively increas for medium tiles (side ≤45 cm, trowel 6-8mm) or large tiles (side ≤60 cm, trowel 8-10 mm).
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, wastage or any other variations. Apply product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application equipment.

Mix the bag with the necessary, above mentioned, amount of water, using an electric blender with a suitable mixing spiral at low speed, in a clean bucket, and up to obtain a smooth paste free of lumps.

Use a blender at 500 rpm maximum; do not mix at faster rate because of mechanical strength decay of the cured product.

After blending, leave the product curing for 5 minutes in the mixing container and then briefly stir the mix prior to application. The obtained mix results very creamy, easily spreadable and thixotropic.

SikaCeram®-100 is applied using notched trowel. The amount of product should be enough to ensure complete wetting of the tiles’ rear. Tiling has to be carried out on fresh glue, 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, it is necessary to wipe the trowel on the adhesive layer previously applied. Avoid wetting already applied adhesive with water, it will damage it.

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.