SikaTile®-305 Master Lite

If unopened 12 months from date of manufacture.

Store in dry cool conditions, off ground out of direct sunlight.

High humidity will reduce shelf life.

C2TES1 as per AS ISO 13007

5.5 - 6 Litres of clean cool potable water per 15kg bag

2 hours at 23° degrees and 50% relative humidity.

Adhesive may need restirring during its pot life. Restir without adding any additional water.

30 minutes at 23°C degrees and 50% relative humidity

* Wait times are tested at 23°C and 50% relative humidity and should be used as a guide only.

Hot climates reduce wait times, and cool or cold climates will extend wait times.

7.5m² with a 10mm notched trowel

Coverage is dependant of surface profile and application technique.

• Personal protective equipment
• Mixing drill with stirrer attachment
• Clean mixing buckets
• Trowels

All surfaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and or relevant Australian Standard(s) and be structurally sound, dry, clean and free from movement, oil, grease, wax, sealers, curing compounds, release agents and any other loose or contaminating material. Thoroughly clean old surfaces, or new surfaces that have been treated, prior to tiling.

Deeply contaminated surfaces must be prepared/abraded to a clean, sound surface. Expose at least 80% of the original substrate of painted surfaces. Substrates shall meet relevant deflection standards outlined in the relevant Australian Standards (AS3958).

CONCRETE SUBSTRATES:

New concrete shall be 14 days old and be left with a wood float finish.

Steel trowel finished concrete is generally acceptable if the concrete allows water penetration.

Concrete above 35MPa shall be mechanically prepared.

CEMENT BOARD AND SHEETING:

All boards and sheets must be fixed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and specifically designed for tiling.

SCREEDS & MORTAR BEDS:

Sand cement screeds must be installed as per relevant Australian Standards and left for a minimum 24 hours prior to tiling. Screeds may need longer drying time in cold climates.

TILE ON TILE APPLICATIONS:

Ensure all existing tiles are firmly fixed, loose or hollow tiles must be removed and the area repaired using a suitable Sika repair mortar. Existing tiles shall be adequately cleaned prior to the application of the primer. Existing tiles shall be primed with Sikafloor-14 Prep N Prime Impact and allowed to dry prior to tiling. 

All surfaces except waterproofing membranes shall be primed prior to application.

Priming Guide:

Refer to the relevant product data sheet for the primer for additional information.

Measure recommended amount of clean cool potable water and slowing add the SikaTile®-305 Master Lite powder. Gradually stir the mixture untill it reaches a smooth lump free consistency (approximately 2 minutes). 

Allow the mixture to stand or "slake" for 3-5 minutes then restir for an additional minute without add any aditional water.

Restiring during the adhesives pot life may be required, do not add any additional water, restir only.

• Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Ensure the back of tiles are from dust and contaminates.
• Apply the adhesive with a notched trowel to the substrate to achieve minimum coverage requirement outlined in the relevant Australian Standards.
• Adhesive notches should be applied in a single direction.
• Apply tiles into the wet adhesive and break the adhesive notches to fully bed the tile in the adhesive layer. Ensure adequate coverage outlined in the Australlian Standards is achieved to both substrate and the back of tiles.
• Tiles 400x400 and larger shall be back buttered as per relevant Australian Standards.
• Clean excess adhesive out of the grout joints while the adhesive is still wet.
• Allow the adhesive to dry and set prior to grouting.

Tools and equipment can be cleaned with water prior to the adhesive setting.

Adhesive that has set will require mechanical removal.