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SikaCeram®-140 Rapid Set

SikaCeram®-140 Rapid Set

Floor and wall tile adhesive

SikaCeram®-140 Rapid Set is a rapid-setting, water resistant tile adhesive that is suitable for bonding ceramic and mosaic tiles to floors or walls, and suitable for both thick and thin bed applications. This product is ideal for when same day fixing is required and can be used internally or externally. Tiles can be grouted approx. 1-2 hours after fixing (subject to normal room temperatures). Suitable for application on most building substrates, including but not limited to, cement or concrete substrates, building blocks, brickwork, etc.

  • Quick Drying 1-2 hours.
  • Suitable for fixing most substates including: ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, concrete, plasterboard, chipboard and timber.
  • Suitable for both large and small format tiles.
  • Water resistant, recommended for tiling domestic communal and power showers.
  • Excellent adhesion properties.
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Usage

  • Interior and exterior applications.
  • Securing floor and wall tiles to most surfaces.
  • Heavy duty areas such as floors with heavy foot traffic.
  • Tiling domestic, communal, and power showers.
  • Areas subject to occasional wetting but not total immersion (e.g bathrooms, kitchens, domestic showers etc).
 

Advantages

  • Quick Drying 1-2 hours.
  • Suitable for fixing most substates including: ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, concrete, plasterboard, chipboard and timber.
  • Suitable for both large and small format tiles.
  • Water resistant, recommended for tiling domestic communal and power showers.
  • Excellent adhesion properties.

Packaging

20 kg Bag

Colour

Grey Powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / STANDARDS

Conforms to BS EN 12004 C1 FT
Product Information

Shelf Life

9 Months from date of manufacture when stored correctly

Storage Conditions

Store unopened in original packaging, off the ground, in moderate (+5 to +30 °C), dry conditions and away from excessive draughts

Density

1.8 g/cm³ (approx)

 

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

3 parts powder to 1 part water by volume
4 parts powder to 1 part water by weight

Open Time

30 - 45 mins @ +20 °C
Consumption

Consumption

Approx. 4 kg/m2 per mm thickness when applied as directed
Application steps

MIXING

SikaCeram®-140 Rapid Set should be added to clean water. Mix approximately three parts by volume powder to 1 part by volume water (approx. 4 to 1 by weight) and mix to a slump free mortar. Always add powder to water.

APPLICATION

  • Spread adhesive to a depth of 6 mm and comb to 3 mm to leave a solid bed with 3 mm ribs
  • Work in an area no greater than 1 m2 or equivalent to 20 minutes working time.
  • Press the tiles firmly into place using a slight twisting action.
  • Tile positions can be adjusted up to 20 minutes after initial fixing.
  • Leave a grout joint of at least 3 mm, unless self spacing tiles are used.
  • Surface adhesive should be cleaned from the faces of the tiles with a moist cloth. Rake excessive adhesive from within joints before setting takes place.
  • The open time of the exposed adhesive bed is approx. 30-45 minutes depending on surface porosity and site conditions.
  • Initial set will occur between 1-2 hours. This product will fully harden in approx. 24 hours. It is important the tiles are left undisturbed for a minimum of 2 hours after fixing at normal room temperatures.
  • Do not use at temperatures below +4 ˚C.

GROUTING

  • Allow 3-4 hours before grouting depending on site conditions or when tiles are sufficiently firm to accept light foot traffic.
  • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for protecting and sealing the tiles before and after grouting.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

All equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use.

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