SikaTile®-350 Pro Maxset

If unopened 12 months from date of manufacture.

Store off ground in dry cool conditions.

(High humidity will reduce shelf life).

C2TES1 as per AS ISO 13007.

2 hours at 23°C & 50% relative humidity.

30 minutes at 23°C & 50% relative humidity

Application imformation values determined at laboratory conditions: 23°C, & 50% RH. Higher temperatures will reduce wait times and lower with increase. High humidity will prolong setting times.

Consumption is always dependant on the substrate surface profile, roughness and application technique.

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

All surfaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and 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 (AS3958:2023).

CONCRETE SUBSTRATES:

New concrete shall be 7 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 SikaTile 015 Prep n Prime and allowed to dry prior to tiling. 

Measure the recommended amount of clean, cool potable water in a clean mixing pail, gradually add the SikaTile®-350 Pro Maxset powder while mixing with the drill until it reaches a smooth lump free trowel-able consistency. Allow the mix to stand / slake for 5 minutes then restir for an additional minute. Remix without adding additional water during the adhesives pot life. 

Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards.

• Ensure the back of tiles are clean and from dust and contaminates.
• Apply the adhesive with a notched trowel to the substrate to achieve minimum coverage requirement outlined in Australian Standards AS 3958:2023.
• Apply the adhesive in a single direction and avoid swirls in the adhesive.
• 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 Australian Standards is achieved to both substrate and the back of tiles.
• Clean any residual adhesive off the face of the tile and out of the grout joints while the adhesive is still wet.
• Expansion joints shall be installed as per relevant Australian Standards. 

Tools and equipment can be cleaned with water prior to the adhesive setting. Adhesive that has set will require mechanical removal.