APPLICATION
SikaCeram®-100 is applied using a notched trowel onto the substrate. Choose the size of trowel that will give the right thickness on the back of the tile.
As a guide:
SikaCeram®-100 is used for fixing absorbent tiles below size of 3 600 cm² (e.g. 60 cm x 60 cm) for indoor floors, and up to 900 cm² (e.g. 30 cm x 30 cm) for outdoor paving.
Apply a uniform layer of SikaCeram®-100 by trowel in small areas at the recommended thickness. Then, immediately, adjust the thickness using a notched trowel. Finally, place the tile, pressing it firmly into the mortar.
Open time is approximately 30 minutes under normal temperature and humidity conditions. Under unfavourable conditions, the open time might be shorter. If a surface film has developed, pass a notched trowel through the applied adhesive.
Once the surfaces have been prepared in accordance with the above recommendations, apply the adhesive onto the substrate using an appropriate serrated trowel. SikaCeram®-100 should be applied onto the substrate at a rate of 1 m² at a time. Application rates greater than this can result in the adhesive skinning before the tiles are laid. Once the adhesive is applied onto the substrate ensure that it does not skin prior to bedding the tiles. If skinning has occured, rework the adhesive before placing the tiles within pot life. When placing the tiles into the adhesive, press them in by using the Tarver Method; press, slide perpendicular and return. Ensure no air is trapped and full coverage of the adhesive is under the tiles. For tiles with lugs, grooves or uneven backing, back-buttering the tile with adhesive may be required. The final bed thickness of the adhesive should be at least 3 mm. Once the tiling works are completed do not disturb the tiled surface for at least 6–8 hours (at 20 °C).