SikaCeram®-125 Easy Fix IN

Conforms to IS 15477-2019 , Type-2 'T' Adhesive

Conforms to EN12004-1 :2017, C1TE Class Adhesive
 

Portland cement, selected aggregates, water retention additives, re-dispersible polymer

12 months from date of production

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

+5 °C min. / +45 °C max.

+5 °C min. / +45 °C max.

≥ 180 minutes (100 g mass, +27 °C)

~ 25 min (+27 °C)

Consumption is dependent on the substrate, surface profile, roughness,size of the tiles, the joints between them and application technique (i.e.single spreading / floating method or double spreading / buttering method).Apply product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application.As a guide for a single adhesive layer:

Important: Do not apply on metal surfaces,wood and old ceramic tiles outdoor.
Important: Gypsum plaster and anhydrite screed substrates must have a maximum moisture content of 0.5%.

Important :Cementitious substrates must be cured and dried for minimum 28 days 

The substrate can be one of the following materials: Cementitious screed, concrete, plaster, ceramic tiles,cement lime mortars, calcium sulphate screed,gypsum fibre boards.

• All substrates must be structurally sound, able to support the weight of the new tiling and provide a firm and securely fixed background.
• Substrates must be clean, dry, free of any loose or friable particles, contaminants such as dust, dirt, oil, wax polish, grease, cement laitance or efflorescence.
• Use adequate mechanical preparation techniques to remove from the substrate, all traces of any materials that could reduce the product's adhesion to the substrate.
• Smooth surfaces must be roughened lightly to improve adhesion.
• To confirm adequate surface preparation and adhesion, carry out a small trial before full application.
• Any small surface defects and variations in level, profile , or around exposed aggregates, prefill and level with an additional layer of SikaCeram®-125 Easy Fix IN to a maximum thickness of 5 mm, applied at least 24 hours before full adhesive application.
• For larger and thicker areas of substrate re-profiling and making good, use suitable mortars from the Sika MonoTop® or SikaCeram® Floor Leveler range.
• Identify cracks in the substrate and seal appropriately with Sikadur® epoxy resins.
• When laying tiles on non-absorbent or substrates with limited absorbency, such as existing ceramic tiles, painted surfaces etc., check these surfaces are all sound, firm and securely bonded. Use suitable degreasing / descaling products to thoroughly and completely clean the substrate.
• For applications in hot climates / environments, or on absorbent substrates, thoroughly pre-dampen the substrate immediately before product application.
• Avoid any ponding / standing water on the substrate.
• If a waterproofing layer is required under the tiles,cement-based and acrylic-based Sika® waterproofing product / systems must be applied to the substrate before tiling.

Important: Avoid over-mixing to minimise air entrainment.
Requirement: Use a low speed electric single paddle mixer (< 500 rpm) with spiral paddle for mixing.

• Pour the minimum recommended quantity of clean cold water into a clean mixing container.
• Gradually add SikaCeram®-125 Easy Fix IN powder to the water while mixing.
• Mix thoroughly for ~5 minutes until a uniformly coloured, smooth mix is achieved. Add additional water, if necessary, to the maximum specified amount.
• Do not mix for ~5 minutes to allow mixed product to ‘mature’.
• Remix for ~15 seconds.

Important: Apply sufficient adhesive to ensure adequate ‘wetting’ of the backs of the tiles.
Important: Coverage on the back of the tiles must be 100 %.
Important: Tiling must be carried out on freshly applied adhesive. Exert adequate pressure to ensure 100% complete and uniform contact with the adhesive to achieve optimum adhesion.
Important: If a skin forms on the surface of the adhesive, immediately remove the adhesive layer with a trowel, discard material and apply a fresh layer of SikaCeram®-125 Easy Fix IN adhesive.
Important: Protect freshly applied material from freezing
conditions and rain, etc.
Important: For natural stone tiles, always carry out a preliminary test application first.

Note: For tiles > 900 cm² (e.g. 30 × 30 cm), the double spreading (buttering) technique is always recommended.
Apply sufficient adhesive to the prepared fixing surfaces with the flat side of trowel.

• Comb additional adhesive with appropriate square notched trowel to the required bed thickness.
• Wherever needed (for large tiles), back butter the tiles for full bedding.
• Place tiles into wet, sticky adhesive and use rubber mallet to fully embed the tiles.
• Adjust tiles if required. Provide support wherever needed.
• Clean off surplus adhesive from tile face and between tile joints before the adhesive has dried.