SikaCeram®-88 Tile Adhesive KH

Min 9 months if stored properly in unopended, original packaging.

Dry, cool and shaded place.

1.49 kg/l (bulk density of powder)

≥ 0.5 N/mm² (on prepared, dampened concrete surface)
ISO 13007-2:2005 TCVN 7899-2:2008

~10 N/mm² (28 days)
ASTM C349-08

Approx 4.5 - 5 L of clean water per 20 kg bag

Minimum 8°C
Maximum 40°C

~60 minutes (at 27°C/ 65% r.H).

~20 minutes.

• For wall - after 7 to 8 hours (depending on temparature).
• For floor – after 24 hours.
• Open to full traffic – after 14 days.

Consumption is always dependent on the substrate surface profile and roughness, the size of the tiles and the joints between them, as well as on the application technique (single adhesive layer on the substrate, or with an additional ‘buttering’ layer on the back of the tiles as recommended for tiles larger than 30 x 30 cm).
Coverage: ~5.6 - 6.4m² per 20 kg bag (based on 2 mm mortar thickness).

Add SikaCeram®-88 Tile Adhesive KH powder to ~4.5 - 5 L of clean water and mix thoroughly using a hand-held or mechanical mixer for 3-5 minutes until a homogeneous lump-free paste is achieved. Allow the mix to stand 1-2 minutes and thoroughly re-mix for another 1 minute before using.

Use a notched trowel for application onto the substrate and buttering onto the back-face of the tile to enhance the performance and proper coverage of the adhesive. Tile with deep grove should be properly buttered and ensure the tile adhesive grout have proper caverage in the inner grove of the tiles. The tiles should be firmly pressed onto the substrate and immediately tamped into position. Any adjustment of tile should be done within 20 minutes after application.
Ensure the tiles and tiles adhesive are properly in contact with the substrate.

Remove non-hardened SikaCeram®-88 Tile Adhesive KH products from tools and equipment with water. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.