{"product_id":"sikaceram®-188-kh","title":"SikaCeram®-188 KH","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSikaCeram®-188 KH\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2TE (EN 12004) – Improved adhesion, slip resistance, extended open time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 L clean water per 20 kg bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm min \/ 10 mm max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥0.5 N\/mm² at 30 min (23°C) – BS EN 1346:1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustability Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 minutes at +20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤0.5 mm (EN 1308:1999)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh Mortar Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.70 kg\/L at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Grain Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 months from date of production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, undamaged original sealed packaging. Not sensitive to frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic, porcelain, and homogeneous tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll types of low and high absorption tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaics of every type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge format tiles and under-floor heating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTile-on-tile refurbishment (walls and floors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior painted walls (if paint coating is well bonded and sound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstrates: concrete, mortar, bricks, tiled surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior and exterior, walls and floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use with excellent workability and thixotropic consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo sagging or tile slip on vertical surfaces, even with heavy tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good adhesion to most common substrates and existing tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended open time and adjustability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTile-on-tile refurbishment system compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Sikalastic®-1K, SikaTop® Seal-107, and SikaTop® Seal-109\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e20 kg \/ bag\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrey powder\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCementitious mortar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC2TE – EN 12004 (improved adhesion, slip resistance, extended open time)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 months from date of production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, undamaged original sealed packaging. Not sensitive to frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh Mortar Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~1.70 kg\/L at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Grain Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDmax: 0.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTensile Adhesion Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥1.0 N\/mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS EN 1348:2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat Ageing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥1.0 N\/mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS EN 1348:2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥1.0 N\/mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS EN 1348:2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8 L clean water per 20 kg bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm min \/ 10 mm max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmbient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5°C min \/ +40°C max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubstrate Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+5°C min \/ +40°C max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlip Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤0.5 mm (EN 1308:1999)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustability Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~30 minutes at +20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBefore Jointing Works\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 24 hours at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight Foot Traffic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 24 hours at +25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Traffic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 7 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eConsumption\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaics and small tiles: 2.0–4.5 kg\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal size tiles (20×20 cm): 4.5–9.0 kg\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge format tiles (up to 3,600 cm² internal \/ 2,100 cm² external): 9.0–13.5 kg\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual coverage depends on substrate profile, tile size, and application technique. Site trials recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add powder to clean water and mix mechanically for a minimum of 3 minutes (forced action mixer or drill with paddle at \u0026lt;500 rpm). Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then remix for 15 seconds before use. Do not use a free-fall concrete mixer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTile Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press tiles firmly into the adhesive and adjust within 30 minutes of application. 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