SikaTile®-510 Mega Lite

C2TES2 as per AS ISO 13007

If unopened 12 months from date of manufacture.

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

High humidity will reduce shelf life.

6 - 6.5 Litres of water per 13.5kg bag

3 Hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity.

30 Minutes at 23°C & 50% relative humidity

Up to 1 hour dependant on substrate porosity.

Values are determined at 23°C & 50% relative humidity in laboratory conditions.

Hot climates will reduce times and cold climate will extend wait times.

Coverage is to be used as a guide only, as surface flatness, and application technique can impact coverage.

• Personal protective equipment
• Mixing drill with stirrer attachment
• Mixing Buckets
• Notched trowel

•  Substrate deflection, all substrates under loads must not exceed of L/360 for tiles and L/720 for stone applications.
• 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, can be prefilled and levelled with an additional layer of SikaTile®-510 Mega Lite to a maximum thickness of 15mm, applied at least 24 hours prior to tiles being laid. for larger areas of surface correction use appropriate Sika MonoTop® or Sikafloor® level range should be used. Cracks in substrates must be identified and sealed / treated appropriately.
• For tiling wet areas, a suitable Sika approved waterproof membrane should be used prior to tiling. 

CONCRETE SUBSTRATES:

• Early aged concrete shall be a minimum 10 days old. Concrete shall be left with open surface - steel trowel finishes are generally acceptable if they accept water penetration. Wood float and broom finishes are preferred where possible. 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:

• Must be installed in accordance with applicable standards.
• SikaTile®-510 Mega Lite can be used over early aged mortar beds / screeds. Screeds must be 24 hours old per 40mm of thickness prior to tiling.

SHEETED SUBSTRATES:

All boards, sheets & underlays must be installed as per manufacturer's instructions and specifically designed for tiling.

Refer to the primer product datasheet for additional information.

• Pour cool fresh water into a clean mixing container before slowly adding the adhesive powder.
• Mix with a mixing drill for approximately 2-3 minutes 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 minute without adding any additional water.
• Restirring the mixture may be necessary during the adhesives potlife.

• Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with 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 maximum coverage requirements. Apply the adhesive with the notched trowel in a single direction. While pressing the tile into the wet adhesive, break the adhesive ridges with the tile to fully bed the tile into the adhesive to eliminate voids in the bond.
• 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.
• Movement, Expansion, and Control joints must be installed in accordance with applicable standards.
• For tile over tile applications use SikaTile 015 NPP primer prior to application. Ensure existing tiles are soundly fixed and free from defect. Gloss finish or polished tiles need mechanical preparation prior to priming with SikaTile 015 NPP.

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