SikaLatex® Power

Styrene butadiene rubber (latex) emulsion

18 months from date of production

The product must be stored properly in undamaged and unopened original sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +35 °C. Protect from frost and direct sunlight.

~1.02

8 ± 1

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.

+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.

~20 to 30 minutes at +30 °C when used as coating, mortar or bonding agent

NOTE:

The above stated consumption depends on substrate condition, porosity, level, application skills and mixing ratios. Mix consistency may change with the quality of sand and cement, hence gauging water may be adjusted slightly based on site conditions. Additional plasticising admixture may be necessary for concrete, screed or grouting applications to maintain desired workability.

• The substrate shall be sound, clean, homogeneous, free from oils and grease.

• Dust, loose or friable particles, rust, scale, paint, cement laitance, old coatings and any other contaminants or deleterious materials which reduces bond or contributes to corrosion shall be removed by suitable means before application.
• Smooth substrates must be mechanically roughened by scabbling, needle gun or grit blasting to provide an adequate key.
• Cementitious substrates should be pre-saturated surface dry (SSD) with clean water at least 2 hours before any application.

1. Mix SikaLatex® Power with the correct amount of water to produce a gauging solution.
2. Pour part of the gauging solution into a suitable mixing container.
3. While stirring slowly, add the cement or cement-sand mix to the gauging solution and mix thoroughly until a smooth, uniform and lump-free mix is achieved.
4. Within the mixing time add additional gauging solution to adjust to the desired consistency. Mix either by hand or with a low speed drill for not more than 2 minutes.

NOTE:

• When a concrete-mixer is used, pour the mortar as soon as its consistency is cohesive. Do not run the mixer too long.

IMPORTANT

Avoid application in direct sun and/or strong wind.

IMPORTANT

Protect freshly applied material from rain etc.

IMPORTANT

During application, the mixture of SikaLatex® Power and cement needs to be continuously stirred to prevent the cement particles from settling.

Waterproofing coating

1. Thoroughly pre-wet the prepared substrate. Keep the surface wet and do not allow to dry.
2. Before application remove excess water e.g. with a clean sponge. The surface shall appear a dark matt appearance without glistening and surface pores and pits shall not contain water.
3. Prepare the waterproofing coating as indicated in the consumption table. Using a stiff clean brush spread the coating vigorously onto the substrate, forming a thin layer.
4. After 2 to 6 hours, apply the second coat in crosswise direction to first coat. Standard coating system can be further reinforced by placing glass fabric layer Sika® Fabric-50 in between first and second coat.
5. Protect with screed on top for longer life.

NOTE:

• In areas of severe water penetration, three coats might be required.

Bonding coat

IMPORTANT

Never use pure SikaLatex® Power or SikaLatex® Power-water mix directly onto the substrate as bonding agent, always add cement and sand to the mix.

1. Thoroughly pre-wet the prepared substrate. Keep the surface wet and do not allow to dry.
2. Before application remove excess water e.g. with a clean sponge. The surface shall appear a dark matt appearance without glistening and surface pores and pits shall not contain water.
3. Prepare the bonding coat as indicated in the consumption table. Using a stiff clean brush work the mix vigorously onto the substrate, forming a thin layer filling all unevenness, pits and pores.
4. When the bond coat is still fresh and sticky, apply the mortar or concrete. Vibrate carefully to achieve satisfactory interpenetration of mortar and concrete.

Polymer mortar or Waterproof plaster

1. Prepare the polymer mortar as indicated in the consumption table.
2. Apply a thin layer of polymer mortar as given above.
3. Apply the mortar onto the surface in a layer of max. 20 mm thickness. 
4. Cured mortar or plaster with SikaLatex® Power would harden faster and would be watertight. For higher thickness, apply in multiple layers at intervals of 12 hours.

Masonry jointing

1. Thoroughly pre-wet the prepared substrate. Keep the surface wet and do not allow to dry.
2. Before application remove excess water e.g. with a clean sponge. The surface shall appear a dark matt appearance without glistening and surface pores and pits shall not contain water.
3. Prepare the jointing mortar as indicated in the consumption table.
4. Apply the bonding coat as indicated in the consumption table. Using a stiff clean brush work the mix vigorously onto the substrate, forming a thin layer filling all unevenness, pits and pores.
5. When the bond coat is still fresh and sticky, apply the jointing mortar.
6. Finish as required soon after application.

Crack filling

1. Open the crack lines to form a V groove of ~10 mm.
2. Prepare the crack filler as mentioned in the consumption table to make a putty by using marble dust or very fine sand.
3. Apply to the cracks and finish with level to the surface.

Polymer concrete or Screed

1. Thoroughly pre-wet the prepared substrate. Keep the surface wet and do not allow to dry.
2. Before application remove excess water e.g. with a clean sponge. The surface shall appear a dark matt appearance without glistening and surface pores and pits shall not contain water.
3. Prepare the bonding coat as indicated in the consumption table. Using a stiff clean brush work the mix vigorously onto the substrate, forming a thin layer filling all unevenness, pits and pores.
4. Prepare the concrete or screed as indicated in the consumption table. When the bond coat is still fresh and sticky, apply the concrete. Vibrate carefully to achieve satisfactory interpenetration concrete or screed.

Polymer cement injection grout

1. Open the crack lines to form a V groove of ~10 mm.
2. Seal the cracks with Sika MonoTop®-108 Water Plug IN mortar or Sikadur®-31 IN.
3. Fix appropriate nozzles spaced at regular intervals along groove length with Sika MonoTop®-108 Water Plug IN mortar or Sikadur®-31 IN.
4. Prepare a cement grout slurry as indicated in the consumption table.
5. Inject the grout as per standard grouting practice.

CURING TREATMENT

• Avoid rapid evaporation of the water from mortars prepared with SikaLatex® Power. Cover the surface with a polyethylene film, use wet burlap, gunny bag or hessian cloth or water misting or apply Sika Antisol® curing compound.
• Cure for minimum 3–5 days. DO NOT pond with water before 5 days of curing.
• During adverse weather conditions (high temperatures, low relative humidity, wind, sun etc.) take particular care with curing treatment.

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened or cured material can only be removed mechanically.