SikaCeram®-216
SikaCeram®-216 is a high performance, one-pack, polymer containing, water resistant, premixed adhesive. Consisting of high resistance cements, selected silicon / quartz mineral charges and specific additives, used as thin bed tile adhesive for permanent fixing of ceramic tiles.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.
- Very good adhesion
- Easy to mix and use
- Excellent workability and thixotropic consistency
- Water resistant
- Extended open time
- Single component system
- 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 industrial environment, 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 mix and use
- Excellent workability and thixotropic consistency
- Water resistant
- Extended open time
- Single component system
- No sagging
Packaging
25 kg and 40 kg bag
Colour
Grey and white powder
Product Details
SUSTAINABILITY
SikaCeram®-216 is certified according "Low Emitting Materials as per Al Sa'fat - Dubai Green Building Evaluation System" by Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) certificate No. CL17020432
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
SikaCeram®-216 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
~0.6 mm
System Structure
In normal conditions no primer is required.
However for uncommon substrates please refer to Sika Technical Department.
Tensile Adhesion Strength
| grey w/p = 0.29 white w/p = 0.30 | Value | Requirement EN 12004, class C2 |
| Initial | ≥ 1.2 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
| After water immersion | ≥ 1.1 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
| After heat ageing | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 | ≥ 1.0 N/mm2 |
Application
Slip Resistance
| Value | Requirements |
| w/p=0.29 | EN 12004-1, class T |
| ≤ 0.5 mm | ≤ 0.5 mm |
Mixing Ratio
Grey: 7.0 to 7.5 L of water / 25 kg bag, 11.2 to 12.0 L of water / 40 kg bag
White: 7.25 to 7.75 L of water / 25 kg bag, 11.6 to 12.4 L of water / 40 kg bag
Layer Thickness
Min. 2 mm
Max. 5 mm on vertical areas
Max. 10 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 h (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
Powder consumption and coverage depends on the surface profile and roughness of the substrate, size and reverse profile of the tiles and the placing technique (simple placing "floating" or back to back “buttering-floating”).
| Required notch size: | Quantity of powder per m2 |
| 4mm | ~1.60 kg/m2 |
| 6mm | ~2.20 kg/m2 |
| 8mm | ~2.70 kg/m2 |
| 10mm | ~3.40 kg/m2 |
| Solid bed application | ~1.35 kg/mm thickness |
Approximate coverage per 25kg bag:
| Required notch size: | Approximate coverage: |
| 4mm | ~15.60 m2 |
| 6mm | ~11.40 m2 |
| 8mm | ~9.30 m2 |
| 10mm | ~7.40 m2 |
This figure is theoretical and does not include for any additional material required due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level and wastage etc..
MIXING
Mix 25 kg 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 to stand and 'mature' 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.
APPLICATION
SikaCeram®-216 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 of the already applied adhesive, 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.