Sika-Ceram 235 Flexible white adhesive 25 kg

Improved thin-set mortar for fixing ceramic tiles – Class C2TE. SikaCeram-235 Flex is an improved, semi-flexible, high performance, ready-to-use thin-set mortar with only the addition of water, for fixing ceramic tiles.

• Thixotropic effect – Class T
• Extended open time – Class E
• For fixing large format ceramic tiles

USES :

SikaCeram-235 Flex is suitable for bonding the following types of tiles:

• Ceramic tiles with red or white paste.
• Extruded or single fired stoneware.
• Porcelain stoneware.
• Natural stone
  SikaCeram-235 Flex can be used on the following substrates:
• Concrete and mortar.
• Brick
• Plaster (with SikaCeram®-10 W primer).
• Plasterboard.
• Floors leveled with mortars containing anhydrite (with SikaCeram®-10 W Primer).
• Heated floors.
• In general, all substrates susceptible to thermal shrinkage or expansion.
• SikaCeram®-235 Flex can be used on interior and exterior walls and floors.

BENEFITS :

• Thixotropic effect – Class T
• Long opening time – Class E
• For fixing large format ceramic tiles
• Easy to use with excellent workability and thixotropic consistency.
• Low dust content, low dust emission

PACKAGING :

• 25 kg bags

COLOUR :

• White powder

Chemical basis :
Polymer modified cement mortar.

Preservation :
12 months from date of manufacture

Storage conditions :
If properly stored in its original, undamaged, closed and sealed packaging in a cool, dry place.

Density :
White ~1.5 kg/l (at +20°C)

Slip resistance :
≤ 0,5 mm

Mixing ratio :
White: ~ 7.5-8 l water per 25 kg bag.

Coating thickness :
3 mm min / 15 mm max

Ambient temperature :
+5° C min. / +35° C max.

Substrate temperature: +5° C min :
+5° C min. / +35° C max.

Opening hours :
~ 4 hours (at +20°C)

Setting time :
~ 20 minutes (at +20°C)

Applied product ready for use:
AT +20°C

Grouting time
Min. 24 hours

Time for pedestrian traffic :
Min. 24 hours

Open to all traffic:
Min. 7 days

Consumption
Depends on the flatness and roughness of the substrate, the size of the tiles and the bonding technique (single or double bonding).
As an indication, in kilos of powder per m2 :

Trowel 6×6 mm 10×10 mm
Consumption 2.5 Kg/m2 4 Kg/m2