SikaCeram®-262 Ultraflex

12 months from the date of production

Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions. Keep away from direct sunlight and frost.

1.3 ± 0.1 kg / ltr

5.5 - 6.5 ltrs of water / 25 kg bag

1 hr

25 kg bag will cover approximately 6.0 - 6.75m2 using a 6mm x 6mm notched trowel.

• All surface must be structurally sound, dry, clean and free from movement, oil, grease, wax, curing compounds and other loose or contaminating materials.
• Painted surfaces must be scabbled / abraded to expose at least 80% of the original substrate.
• Newly rendered / screeded surfaces must be allowed to cure for at least 7 days and have a wood float finish.
• Old rendered / screeded surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned prior to tiling and have a wood float finish.
• New concrete must be allowed to cure for 6 weeks and should have a wood float finish.
• Steel trowel finished concrete must be acid etched or mechanically abraded prior to tiling.
• Old concrete surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned prior to tiling. Make sure all release agents are removed from concrete surfaces, especially on tilt-up slabs.
• All surfaces, particularly porous surfaces should initially be primed/sealed using Sikalastic®-500 Acrylic Primer AP.

Add SikaCeram®-262 Ultraflex to a bucket of clean water mixing constantly until a thick creamy consistency is achieved.
Allow the mixture to stand for 5 - 10 minutes,and remix before use.

Spread the adhesive onto the substrate using either a 6 mm x 6 mm to 12 mm x 12 mm notched trowel for wall tiling, or a 12 mm x 12 mm to 20 mm x 20 mm notched trowel for floor tiling. The choice of the trowel should be governed by the size of the tiles, depth of knobs, grooves or ridges on the back of the tiles and the evenness of the substrate.

Spread approximately 1.2 - 1.5 m² at one time. Ensure that the adhesive is wet when the tiles are laid and tapped into position to ensure positive contact with the adhesive.

For dual bonding, follow the above-mentioned instructions, after buttering the underside of the tile.
Ensure there are no voids under the tiles.

Do not allow the adhesive to skin over prior to tiling.

It is important to butter coat the back of the tiles to improve adhesion and avoid hollowness especially for large format tiles and tiles with grooves and ridges.

Grouting after tile installation
Grouting should preferably be carried out at least 24 hours after the completion of tiling.

Slowly add the grout powder, stirring continuously until a lump-free, toothpaste consistency is achieved.

Using a rubber float or squeegee, work the grout paste deep into the joints, making sure the grout is not just sitting on top.

Remove excess grout from the surface of the tiles with the float or squeegee using a diagonal motion to avoid dislodging the embedded grout.

A primary clean up should be done by wiping with a damp cloth or sponge.

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened material can only be mechanically removed.