SikaCeram®-200 LM
SikaCeram®-200 LM is a high performance, two-component, latex modified, water resistant, tile adhesive. Consisting of high resistance cements, selected silicon / quartz mineral charges and specific additives, used as tile adhesive for permanent fixing of tiles. Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.
- Very good adhesion
- Easy to use
- Excellent workability and thixotropic consistency
- Water resistant
- Extended open time
- No sagging
Usage
- Suitable for bonding of high absorption ceramic tiles, earthenware, extruded and refined porcelain tiles
- Suitable for bonding of large size tiles used in industial enviroment, wet areas, swimming pools, facades
- Suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, balconies, terraces,etc
- Indoor and outdoor application over concrete, cement mortars, bricks and plaster
- For horizontal and vertical areas
- Suitable for moisture tolerant natural stone
- Suitable to tile directly on various Sika waterproofing products
Advantages
- Very good adhesion
- Easy to use
- Excellent workability and thixotropic consistency
- Water resistant
- Extended open time
- No sagging
Packaging
24 kg set (A+B)
| Component A: 4 kg | plastic pail |
| Component B: 20 kg | paper bag (SikaCeram®-200 BH) |
Colour
| Component A: | white / liquid |
| Component B: | grey, white / powder |
Product Details
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
SikaCeram®-200 LM follows the requirements of EN 12004 class C2 TE and complies to the requirements of ANSI 118.4 for shear strength.
Composition
Portland cement, selected aggregates and polymers
Shelf life
12 months minimum from date of production
Storage conditions
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.
Maximum grain size
~0.5 mm
System structure
In normal conditions no primer is required.
However for very high absorbent substrates please refer to Sika Technical Department.
Tensile adhesion strength
| liquid/powder = 0.2 | Value | Requirement EN 12004, class C2 |
| Inital | ≥ 1.8 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
| After water immersion | ≥ 1.5 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
| After heat ageing | ≥ 1.5 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
Application
Slip resistance
| ≤ 0.5 mm | (EN 12004-2) |
Mixing ratio
4 kg liquid per 20 kg powder
Fresh mortar density
~1.70 kg/l (25 °C)
Layer thickness
Min. 2 mm
Max. 5 mm (locally up to 12 mm thickness possible, for leveling purpose)
Ambient air temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Pot Life
~5 hours (+23 °C)
Open Time
| ~30 min. (+23 °C) | (EN 12004-2) |
Adjustability time
~40 min. (+23 °C)
Applied product ready for use
| Floor tiles can be grouted | After 24 - 36 h |
| Wall tiles can be grouted | After 4 -6 h |
| Full traffic / use | After 14 d After 21 d - for swimming pools |
Consumption
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 1m2 area approximately 1.7 kg of material.
One 24 kg unit will cover approximately 4.7 - 7.0 m2 at 3 - 2 mm thickness.
MIXING
- Stir Component A well before use. Pour the recommended amount of liquid into a suitable, clean mixing container. Stir slowly, whilst slowly adding the powder. Mix thoroughly using a low speed (<500 rpm.) drill mixer until the material is fully homogeneous and lump free.
- After mixing, leave the product to stand and ‘mature’ for a few minutes, then briefly stir again prior to application. The finished mix has a very creamy consistency, is uniformly coloured and it is easy to apply and spread.
- When more thixotropic consistency is needed, reduce the Component A quantity according to requirements.
APPLICATION
SikaCeram®-200 LM 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 with water the adhesive already applied, it damages the adhesive.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.