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SikaCeram®-180 GA TileFix

GRANITE TILE ADHESIVE

SikaCeram®-180 GA TileFix is a one component, pre-packed polymer modified tile adhesive mortar combining cement with selected grades of sand and several admixtures, to prevent tiles from popping up or loose.

  • High adhesive strength
  • Suitable for granite tile, wall and wet area (not submerged) application
  • Easy to use and apply, just add water
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Usage

For bonding of ceramic, homogeneous tile, marble, granite, mosaic, and natural stone, over a range of applications as below:
  • Floor and wall
  • Interior and exterior
  • Dry and wet area (not submerged)
  • Screed, plaster and concrete surface
 

Advantages

  • High adhesive strength
  • Suitable for granite tile, wall and wet area (not submerged) application
  • Easy to use and apply, just add water

Packaging

25 kg bag

Colour

Powder / Grey

Product Details

Product Information

Shelf life

9 months from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging

Storage conditions

Store in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C

Density

~1.65 kg/L
Technical Information

Tensile adhesion strength

28 days

~1.0 N/mm2

 

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

Water : SikaCeram®-180 GA TileFix

6.25 – 7.0 L : 25 kg (by weight)

Water : SikaCeram®-180 GA TileFix1 : ± 2.5 (by volume)

(as per consistency requirement)

Layer thickness

2 - 3 mm

Ambient air temperature

+8 °C to +40 °C

Pot Life

~1 h (at +30 °C)

Open Time

~20 min (at +25 °C 75% r.H.), depend on type of substrate

Adjustability time

~20 min after applied (depend on type of substrate)

Applied product ready for use

Waiting time before grouting ~24 h
Consumption

Consumption

~5.5 m2 per 25 kg bag (based on 2 - 3 mm thickness)*
*depend on substrate surface profile
Application steps

MIXING

  • Pour 6.25 – 7 litre of water into mixing vessel then add SikaCeram®-180 GA TileFix slowly and mix properly.
  • Mixing time is ~ 3 minutes. A slow speed mixer is recommended (300 – 600 rpm).

APPLICATION

  • Apply with notched trowel then fix the tile. Proceed to apply while the adhesive is still wet. Size of notched depending on size of tile.
  • Waiting time before grouting application minimum 24 hours. To get the best result use Sika® Tile Grout.
  • No need to immerse the tile prior to apply.
 

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