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SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO

SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO

A FLEXIBLE CEMENT-BASED TILE ADHESIVE WITH PATENTED DUST LESS® TECHNOLOGY DESIGNED FOR NATURAL STONE, PORCELAIN AND MOSAICS.

SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO is a flexible, cement-based tile adhesive designed for natural stone, porcelain and mosaics. SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO has superior non-slump properties making it suitable for large format tile and stone applications. SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO is equipped with patented DUST LESS® technology which reduces airborne dust in the mixing phase by up to 80% acheiving improved air quality, better working conditions, less mess and faster clean up.

  • Contains patented DUST LESS® Technology that reduces airborne dust by up to 80% during the mixing phase.
  • Commercial grade
  • Suitable for swimming pools and spas
  • Suitable over under tile heating systems
  • Non-Slump suitable for large format tiles
  • Non vertical slump for easy wall tiling
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Usage

SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO is suitable for internal and external applications. Commercial and domestic walls and floors including high foot traffic locations, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, laundries, living rooms, balconies, patios, swimming pools and spas. Suitable tile types include;
  • Ceramic & Porcelain tiles
  • Mosaic tiles
  • Natural stone* including Marble, Granite, etc
  • Engineered stone/Manmade stone
*Not suitable for use with tile and stone sensitive to moisture/water.   Suitable substrates include;
  • Concrete
  • Cement boards & sheets
  • Cement renders and screeds, including early aged screeds
  • Rendered brick and blockwork
  • Light weight construction boards coated with cement coatings
  • Sika approved acoustic underlayment's
  • Under tile Sika waterproofing membranes
  • Under tile heating systems
  • Tile on tile applications when used with SikaTile 015 NPP
  • Timber and particleboard flooring over-sheeted with ceramic tile underlay or a suitable reinforced screed

Advantages

  • Contains patented DUST LESS® Technology that reduces airborne dust by up to 80% during the mixing phase.
  • Commercial grade
  • Suitable for swimming pools and spas
  • Suitable over under tile heating systems
  • Non-Slump suitable for large format tiles
  • Non vertical slump for easy wall tiling

Packaging

20kg bags

Colour

White powder 

Product Details

Product Information

Product declaration

C2TES1 as per AS ISO 13007.

Shelf life

If unopened 12 months from date of manufacture.

Storage conditions

Store in dry cool conditions, elevated out of direct sunlight.

Volatile organic compound (VOC) content

Low VOC - 7g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91)

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

5 - 6 Litres of clean potable water per 20kg bag

Pot Life

1.5 hours

Open Time

30 minutes

Adjustability time

20 minutes

Applied product ready for use

Application

Wait time

Set time prior to grouting

24 hours

Set time prior to dry area service

24 hours

Set time prior to wet area service2 days
Set time prior to return to submerged area service21 days prior to filling with water

All application information measurements are taken at 22ºC and 50% relative humidity. Specifications vary according to site conditions and should be taken as a guide only.
Consumption

Consumption

20kg Bag of SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO covers approximately 6-7m2 with a 10mm notched trowel.
Application steps

EQUIPMENT

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

SUBSTRATE QUALITY

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).

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. 

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Prime substrates with a suitable Sika primer prior to adhesive application.

Substrate

Primer

Concrete wood float finish

SikaTile® 010 Secure Prime

Concrete steel trowel finish

SikaTile® 010 Secure Prime

Concrete +35MPa compressive strengthMechanically prepare then SikaTile® 010 Secure Prime
Concrete with crystalline additives or curing compounds still presentMechanically prepare then SikaTile® 010 Secure prime
Porous cement board and sheetsSikaTile® 010 Secure Prime
Dense/non-porous cement boards SikaTile® 015 SikaTile Prep n Prime
Cured cement-based renders and screedsSikaTile® 010 Secure Prime
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)SikaTile® 010 Secure prime (2 coats)
Cement coated light weight foam boardsSikaTile® 010 Secure Prime (1-2 coats)
Existing tiles SikaTile® 015 Prep n Prime
  • Refer to the specific primer product data sheet for additional information and instructions.
  • Priming is not required directly over suitable Sika under tile waterproofing membranes.
 

MIXING

Measure the recommended amount of clean potable water in a clean mixing pail, gradually add the SikaTile®-400 EVO PRO 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. 

APPLICATION

Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with the relevant 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 Australian Standards AS 3958.
  • 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. 

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

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

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