SikaCeram®-188 KH
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SikaCeram®-188 KH
$8.46
Sale price
$8.46
Regular price
SikaCeram®-188 KH
A high performance, thin layer cementitious tile adhesive (C2TE) for bonding ceramic, porcelain, and mosaic tiles on floors and walls. Suitable for interior and exterior use with excellent slip resistance and extended open time.
Overview
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Classification | C2TE (EN 12004) – Improved adhesion, slip resistance, extended open time |
| Mixing Ratio | 4.8 L clean water per 20 kg bag |
| Layer Thickness | 3 mm min / 10 mm max |
| Open Time | ≥0.5 N/mm² at 30 min (23°C) – BS EN 1346:1997 |
| Adjustability Time | ~30 minutes at +20°C |
| Slip Resistance | ≤0.5 mm (EN 1308:1999) |
| Fresh Mortar Density | ~1.70 kg/L at +25°C |
| Max Grain Size | 0.4 mm |
| Shelf Life | 6 months from date of production |
| Storage | Dry, undamaged original sealed packaging. Not sensitive to frost. |
Usage
- Ceramic, porcelain, and homogeneous tiles
- All types of low and high absorption tiles
- Mosaics of every type
- Large format tiles and under-floor heating systems
- Tile-on-tile refurbishment (walls and floors)
- Interior painted walls (if paint coating is well bonded and sound)
- Substrates: concrete, mortar, bricks, tiled surfaces
- Interior and exterior, walls and floors
Advantages
- Easy to use with excellent workability and thixotropic consistency
- No sagging or tile slip on vertical surfaces, even with heavy tiles
- Very good adhesion to most common substrates and existing tiles
- Extended open time and adjustability
- Tile-on-tile refurbishment system compatible
- Compatible with Sikalastic®-1K, SikaTop® Seal-107, and SikaTop® Seal-109
Packaging
- 20 kg / bag
Colour
- Grey powder
Product Details
Product Information
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Composition | Cementitious mortar |
| Classification | C2TE – EN 12004 (improved adhesion, slip resistance, extended open time) |
| Shelf Life | 6 months from date of production |
| Storage Conditions | Dry, undamaged original sealed packaging. Not sensitive to frost. |
| Fresh Mortar Density | ~1.70 kg/L at +25°C |
| Max Grain Size | Dmax: 0.4 mm |
Technical Information
| Test Condition | Tensile Adhesion Strength | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Condition | ≥1.0 N/mm² | BS EN 1348:2007 |
| Heat Ageing | ≥1.0 N/mm² | BS EN 1348:2007 |
| Water Immersion | ≥1.0 N/mm² | BS EN 1348:2007 |
Application
Application Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mixing Ratio | 4.8 L clean water per 20 kg bag |
| Layer Thickness | 3 mm min / 10 mm max |
| Ambient Temperature | +5°C min / +40°C max |
| Substrate Temperature | +5°C min / +40°C max |
| Slip Resistance | ≤0.5 mm (EN 1308:1999) |
| Adjustability Time | ~30 minutes at +20°C |
| Before Jointing Works | Min. 24 hours at +25°C |
| Light Foot Traffic | Min. 24 hours at +25°C |
| Full Traffic | Min. 7 days |
Consumption
- Mosaics and small tiles: 2.0–4.5 kg/m²
- Normal size tiles (20×20 cm): 4.5–9.0 kg/m²
- Large format tiles (up to 3,600 cm² internal / 2,100 cm² external): 9.0–13.5 kg/m²
- Actual coverage depends on substrate profile, tile size, and application technique. Site trials recommended.
Application Steps
- Mixing: Add powder to clean water and mix mechanically for a minimum of 3 minutes (forced action mixer or drill with paddle at <500 rpm). Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then remix for 15 seconds before use. Do not use a free-fall concrete mixer.
- Application: Apply with a notched trowel onto the substrate at a rate of ~1 m² at a time to prevent skinning. Choose trowel size to achieve the correct thickness on the tile back. Ensure no skinning occurs before bedding tiles.
- Tile Placement: Press tiles firmly into the adhesive and adjust within 30 minutes of application. For tiles larger than 30×30 cm, back-buttering is recommended.
- Cleaning: Clean tools with water before material hardens. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.