SikaTile®-111 Rapid Proof

If unopened, 12 months from date of manufacture

Store in dry cool conditions out of direct sunlight. Do not allow to freeze or store in sub zero temperatures.

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SikaTile®-111 Rapid Proof is designed to be applied in 2 coats to a finished dry film thickness of 1.00mm.

Apply SikaTile®-111 Rapid Proof at a minimum 0.75Ltr per m² per coat.

2 coats applied at 0.75Ltr per m² will achieve a dry film thickness of 1.00mm.

> 5°C - < 35°C

> 5°C - < 35°C

Application shall be 3°C above the dew point.

Wait times are determined in laboratory conditions - 23°C and 50% relative humidity. Wait time may be slower or faster and the above table should be used only as a guide due to climate factors beyond our control.

A 15Ltr pail will cover 10m² with 2 coats when applied at 0.75Ltrs per coat

• Personal protective equipment
• Medium nap paint roller
• Paint brush

Concrete

• All new concrete slabs shall have a wood float finish and be allowed to cure for at least 6 weeks. 
• For early aged concrete seek technical advice.
• Old concrete must be cleaned with a strong commercial grade detergent or degreaser. Residue must then be thoroughly washed off with clean water. Allow the surface to dry for at least 24 hours.
• If the concrete (new or old) has a steel trowel or power float finish, it must be mechanically abraded to expose the aggregate. Laitance must be removed prior to application.

Cement Based Renders & Screeds

• New rendered surfaces must have a wood float finish and be allowed to cure for at least 7 days
• Screeds shall be dry and firm and installed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.
• Early aged screed refer to priming section for primer selection.

Light Weight Block / AAC Autoclaved Aerated Concrete & Polystyrene boards coated with cement-based layer.

• Prime substrates with 2 coats of a suitable porous primer, refer to primer section in this document

Typical construction boards and sheeting

• Board and sheeting shall be specifically designed and suitable for tile and stone applications and installed in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and manufacturer instructions.
• Boards and sheets unless specified shall have joins filled with a suitable Sika^® connector sealant.
• Prime boards and sheet with a suitable primer

Existing tiles

• Existing tiles must be free from defects and soundly fixed.
• Gloss finished tiles shall be mechanically prepared prior to priming with a Sika non porous primer.

Stir the membrane with a paddle prior to use.

• SikaTile®-111 Rapid Proof shall be applied in a minimum 2 coat application allowing to dry between coats.
• Apply the SikaTile®-111 Rapid Proof at a wet film thickness of 0.75 Litre per M² per coat to reach a dry film thickness on minimum 1.0mm.
• Periodical checking of application thickness is recommended to ensure dry film thickness are achieved.
• Allow membrane to dry for 2.5 - 3 hours after final coat before tiling.
• Protect the membrane from water ingress and damage prior to tiling.

Flood Testing

Should flood testing be required refer to the below instructions.

• Allow membrane to dry for a minimum 24 hours at 23°C & 50% relative humidity. Additional drying time will be needed in climates below these specified temperatures.
• Fill the area with cool or cold water only minimum depth 25mm, maximum depth 65mm
• Flood test time shall be a maximum of 1 hour.
• Release water after 1 hour and inspect for defects and repair if required.
• Allow to dry prior to tiling.

Should a longer flood testing be required please contact Sika for instructions.

Tools and equipment can be clean with water while the membrane is still wet.