SikaTile®-405 Lite

C2TES1 as per AS ISO 13007

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.

6 - 7 Litres of water per 13.5 kg bag

2.5 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity.

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

Values determined at laboratory conditions: 23°C, & 50% RH. Higher temperatures will reduce wait times and lower temperatures will increase
wait times.
Site condition will impact wait times.

Coverage shall be used as a guide only due to surface profile and application technique.

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

• All substrates must minimum deflection requirement outlined in the Australia standards.
• Substrates must be properly cured, structurally sound, free from loose or friable particles, clean, dry and free from contaminates such as dust, dirt, oil, grease, curing compounds, laitance or efflorescence.
• Dependant on the substrate condition and contamination to be removed from the surface, perform adequate preparation techniques such as water blasting, scarification, or blast cleaning in order to remove all traces of any materials that could reduce the products adhesion to the substrate.
• Any small defects in surface variations in level, profile or around exposed aggregates for example, Surface correction use appropriate Sika MonoTop® repair mortar or Sikafloor® level range should be used. Cracks in substrates must be identified and sealed / treated appropriately. For areas that require a waterproofing membrane, a suitable Sika approved under-tile waterproof membrane should be used prior to tiling.

Concrete substrates

• Concrete shall be dry and adequately cured. Concrete shall be left with open surface - steel trowel finishes are generally acceptable if they accept water penetration.
• All traces of curing compounds, sealers, release agents, coatings, dust, dirt, oil, and any other contaminate that may inhibit the adhesion must be removed prior to tiling. Concrete must accept water and be free from Laitence.

Cement Mortar Beds / Screeds

• Screeds shall be installed in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Early aged screeds shall be a minimum of 24 hours old per 40mm of thickness (at 22°C & 50% relative humidity).

Sheeted / Board substrates

• All boards / sheets / underlays must be installed asper manufacturer's instructions and specifically designed for tiling.

Substrate priming

• Substrates that have a under-tile waterproofing membrane do not require a primer. Adhesive shall be applied direct to the waterproofing membrane.
• Other Sika branded porous primers designed for tiling applications may be used to prime substrates.
• Refer to specific primer details on the relevant product datasheet.

• Pour cool fresh water into a clean mixing container before slowly adding the adhesive powder.
• Mix with a mixing drill for approximately 2-3minutes to achieve a smooth lump free homogenous lump free mixture
• Allow the mixture to Stand for 5-10 minutes, then re-stir for an additional 2 minutes without adding any additional water. 
• Restirring the mixture may be necessary during the adhesives pot-life.

• Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with the relevant Australian standards.
• Ensure the backs of the tiles are clean and free from dust and contaminates.
• Apply the adhesive to the substrate with the appropriately sized trowel to achieve coverage requirement on both substrate and the back of the tile. Tiles may require "back-buttering" to achieve minimum coverage requirements.
• Apply the adhesive with the notched trowel in a single direction.
• Place the tile into the wet adhesive, break the ridges with the tile to fully bed the tile into the adhesive. It is advisable to periodically check the back of the tiles to ensure adequate adhesive coverage is achieved in accordance with Australian Standards.
• Only apply as much adhesive that can be covered by the tiles prior the adhesive skinning. If skinning occurs prior to placement of tiles
  remove and replace.
• Remove any excess adhesive from the face of the tiles with a damp sponge and ensure grout joints are clean and free from excess adhesive and uniform depth.

Tools and equipment can be cleaned with water while the adhesive is still wet.