Sika Ceram 205 | MCT CHEMICALS | SIKA PAKISTAN

SikaCeram®-205 PK is a high-performance, flexible cement-based adhesive mortar, designed to be mixed with water. It is used for bonding ceramic tiles using thin bed techniques.

Applications
SikaCeram®-205 PK is suitable for the following applications:

• Installing all types of ceramic tiles, including large-format porcelain tiles
• Laying marble and natural stone tiles (provided they are not sensitive to water)
• Indoor wall and floor applications, as well as outdoor floors
• Suitable for use on water-based heating floors
• Over-tiling existing tiles in indoor spaces
• High-performance applications such as swimming pools, industrial areas, and floors subject to heavy traffic
• Spot-gluing insulating panels made of materials like polystyrene, polyurethane foam, rock wool, or glass wool

Characteristics and Advantages
SikaCeram®-205 PK offers the following key properties:

• CE Classified C2TE
• Extended open time, classified as Class E
• Excellent adhesion to most common substrates, including concrete, cementitious mortar, stone, bricks, and existing tiles
• Strong adhesion to plaster or anhydrite screeds when primed with Sika® Primer 10

Product Information

• Chemical Composition: Cement-based mortar modified with polymers
• Packaging Options: 25 kg bags
• Shelf Life: 6 months from the production date, if stored properly in undamaged, unopened packaging in dry, cool conditions
• Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, undamaged, and unopened condition, protected from direct sunlight and frost, at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C
• Appearance/Color: Grey powder

Technical Information

• Tensile Adhesion Strength:
  • Initial: > 1.0 N/mm²
  • After water immersion: > 1.0 N/mm²
• Skid/Slip Resistance: ~ 0.5 mm

System Information

• Under normal conditions, no primer is required. However, for difficult substrates such as highly absorbent gypsum plaster or anhydrite screeds, it is recommended to prime with Sika® Primer 10. Details for primer application and consumption are provided in the relevant product data sheet.

Application Information

• Mixing Ratio: 6.75-7.25 L of water per 25 kg bag
• Fresh Mortar Density: ~ 1.9 kg/l (at +20°C)
• Consumption: Consumption varies depending on the substrate’s level, profile, and roughness, as well as tile size and application technique. As a guideline, the approximate consumption per m² is:
  • Small tiles (6 mm trowel): ~ 2 – 3 kg/m²
  • Normal-sized tiles (20×20 cm to 40×40 cm, 8 mm trowel): ~ 3 – 4 kg/m²
  • Large tiles and double spreading (10 mm trowel): ~ 4 – 7 kg/m²
• Pot Life: Approximately 4 hours at +20°C
• Open Time: 25 minutes