PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaCeram®-288 MY
C2TE S1 HIGH PERFORMANCE, FLEXIBLE CEMENTITIOUS TILE ADHESIVE

DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES

SikaCeram®-288 MY is a high performance, thin layer, ▪ Easy to use with excellent workability and thixo-
flexible cementitious tile adhesive, supplied ready to tropic consistency
use with the addition of water, for bonding ceramic ▪ SikaCeram®-288 MY can be applied on a vertical sur-
tiles, porcelain tiles and mosaics on every type of face without sagging or tiles slipping, even when
floors and walls. heavy tiles are used
▪ Very good adhesion to most common substrates
USES (concrete, cementitious mortar, stone, bricks, etc.)
▪ Very good adhesion to existing tiles
SikaCeram®-288 MY is a product used for bonding ▪ Easy to use with excellent workability and thixo-
ceramic tiles in continuous thin layers, up to 10 mm tropic consistency
thick. Due to its excellent adhesion, it can be used in ▪ Tile on tile of existing flooring with tile refurbish-
situations where traditional tile adhesives for bonding ment system
tiles are not suitable due to the type of tile, the sub- ▪ Compatible with Sikalastic®-1 KMY, SikaTop® Seal-
strate or the specific job situation / location. 107 & SikaTop® Seal-109 MY
SikaCeram®-288 MY is suitable to bond the following
types of tile: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
▪ Ceramic, porcelain, homogeneous tiles
▪ All type of low and high absorption tiles Low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) content (<1
SikaCeram®-288 MY can be used on substrates includ- g/l), tested according to USEPA Method 24, Setsco Ser-
ing: vices Pte Ltd, Report No. CH-54354/YSP
▪ Concrete and mortar
▪ Bricks APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ Tiled surfaces (walls and floors)
▪ Large size tiles SikaCeram®-288 MY is classified as C2TE S1 in compli-
▪ Under floor heating ance with EN 12004.
▪ Interior painted walls - if the paint coating is com-
pletely bonded and sound SikaCeram®-288 MY is a cementitious adhesive (C)
▪ Drywall / Precast wall Panel, etc with improved adhesion (2), slip resistance (T), exten-
SikaCeram®-288 MY can be used on walls and floors, ded open time (E) and deformability (S1).
internally or externally.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Cementitious mortar
Packaging 25 kg bag
Appearance / Colour Grey powder
Shelf Life 6 months from date of production

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Storage Conditions Store properly in dry conditions, in undamaged and unopened, original
sealed packaging. Not sensitive to frost.
Density Fresh mortar density: ~1.40 kg/l (at +25 °C)
Maximum Grain Size Dmax: 0.4 mm

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tensile Adhesion Strength Standard Condition ≥ 1.0 N/mm² (BS EN 1348:2007)
Heat Ageing ≥ 1.0 N/mm²
Water Immersion ≥ 1.0 N/mm²
Freeze Thaw ≥1.0 N/mm²

Transverse deformation 2.5 mm ≤ S1 Classification ≤ 5.0 mm, S1 Classified (BS EN 12002:2008)

Slip Resistance ≤ 0.5 mm (EN 1308:1999)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio 5.5–6.0 L of water per 25 kg bag
Consumption This depends on the level, profile and surface roughness of the substrate,
the size of the tiles and the technique of placing (simple placing or "back"-
buttering).
As a guide, in kg of powder per m² in flat surfaces:
Mosaics and small tiles 2.0–4.5 kg/m²
Normal size tiles (20 cm x 20 cm) 4.5–9.0 kg/m²
Large size tiles and on external 9.0–13.5 kg/m²
floors (60 cm x 60 cm & above)
The information above may only serve as a guideline. It is highly recom-
mended to run a trial on site to determine the actual coverage and con-
sumption per m2.
Layer Thickness 3 mm min. / 10 mm max.
Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Open Time ≥ 0.5 N/mm2 at 30 minutes (EN 1346:1997)
Open time is approximately 30 minutes under normal temperature and hu-
midity conditions. Under unfavourable conditions, the open time might be
shorter.
Adjustability Time Once the tiles are placed into the mortar, they can be adjusted for ~ 30
minutes (at +20 °C).
Applied Product Ready for Use At +25 °C
Before jointing works Min. 24 hours
Before opening to light foot traffic Min. 24 hours
Before opening to full traffic Min. 7 days

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS APPLICATION

SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT SikaCeram®-288 MY is applied using a notched trowel

onto the substrate. Choose the size of trowel that will
▪ Ensure all concrete slabs are allowed to cure fully and give the right thickness on the back of the tile. Once
have a wood float finish. Steel trowel finished con- the surfaces have been appropriately prepared, apply
crete surfaces must be mechanically abraded prior to SikaCeram®-288 MY onto the substrate using an ap-
commencement of tiling. propriate serrated trowel. SikaCeram®-288 MY should
▪ Ensure all surfaces are sound, dry and free from ex- be applied onto the substrate at a rate of 1 m² at a
cessive movement, oil, dust, grease, wax, curing com- time. Application rates greater than this can result in
pounds, release agents and any other loose or con- the adhesive skinning before the tiles are laid. Once
taminating materials. All dust, loose and friable ma- the adhesive is applied onto the substrate, ensure that
terial must be completely removed from all surfaces it does not skin prior to bedding the tiles. If a surface
before application of the product, preferably by film has developed, pass a notched trowel through the
brush and/or vacuum. applied adhesive. Rework the adhesive before placing
▪ Weak concrete and/or cement laitance must be re- the tiles within the open time. When placing the tiles
moved. Repairs to the substrate, filing of blowholes / into the adhesive, press them in using the Tarver
voids, etc. must be carried out using appropriate Method; press, slide perpendicular and return. Ensure
products from the SikaTop® or Sika® MonoTop® no voids and full coverage of adhesive is under the
range of material. tiles. For tiles with lugs, grooves or uneven backing, it
▪ If the substrate is very porous, and/or if the temper- may be required to back butter the tile with adhesive.
ature is high and the relative humidity is low, it is ad- The final bed thickness of SikaCeram®-288 MY should
visable to pre-dampen the surface (do not leave any be at least 1 mm for wall tiles and 3 mm for floor tiles.
standing water) or apply Sika® Primer-11 WMY. Once tiling works are completed, do not disturb the
Please contact Sika local representative for further tiled surface for at least 6–8 hours at 20 °C.
information on about the recommended primer for As a guide:
the specific substrate. SikaCeram®-288 MY is used for fixing absorbent tiles
▪ The maximum variation in the plane of the concrete up to a maximum size of 10 000 cm² (e.g. 60 cm x 120
must not exceed 5 mm in 3 metres for floors and 4 cm) for indoor floors, up to 3 600 cm² (e.g. 60 cm x 60
mm in 2 metres for walls. Cementitious substrates cm) for indoor walls and outdoor paving, and 2 100
must be at least 1 month old. All rendered surfaces cm² (e.g. 30 cm x 60 cm or 45 cm x 45 cm) for façades
must be allowed to cure for at least 7 days prior to without any mechanical clamps.
the commencement of tiling. Allow a waiting time of
24–48 hours if repair materials (e.g. SikaTop® / Sika® CLEANING OF TOOLS
MonoTop®) are used to repair the substrate. Clean all tools and application equipments with clean
▪ All types of cement board / dry walls should be fixed water immediately after use. Hardened / cured materi-
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions al can only be removed mechanically.
and the relevant standards. The recommended thick-
ness for fibre cement sheets are minimum 9 mm for
heavy duty commercial applications and minimum 6
mm for underlay or wall / floor material.
▪ The recommended thickness for compressed fibre
cement sheets are minimum 15 mm for floor sub-
strates and min. 9 mm for wall substrates.
▪ The recommended thickness for gypsum plaster-
board sheets are min. 10 mm for wall substrates.
MIXING
Mix thoroughly with clean water for a minimum of 3
minutes. Leave material to stand in container (for a
minimum of 5 minutes). Then, remix the material for
15 seconds - the product is now ready for use. Sika-
Ceram®-288 MY must be mechanically mixed using a
forced action mixer or in a clean container using a drill
and mixing paddle (< 500 rpm). A normal free fall con-
crete mixer is not suitable.

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IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
▪ Follow the recommended water dosage when mix- For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
ing SikaCeram®-288 MY. Do not exceed the maxim- age and disposal of chemical products, users shall refer
um recommended water dosage or go below the to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) containing
minimum recommended water dosage. physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-re-
▪ Apply only to sound, prepared substrates. Do not ex- lated data.
ceed the maximum layer thickness or go below the
minimum layer thickness. LEGAL NOTES
▪ Protect freshly applied material from freezing condi-
tions, rain, etc. The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
▪ SikaCeram®-288 MY is highly recommended for tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
marble / granites / stones. However, if any case products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
whereby marble / granites are used, run trials with rent knowledge and experience of the products when
SikaCeram®-288 MY beforehand. properly stored, handled and applied under normal
▪ Do not attempt to dampen the applied adhesive to conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
extend the open time as this interferes with the bond tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
performance strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
Movement joints (width of 6–10 mm) must be particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
provided to allow for movement between adjacent legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
building components, as follows: from this information, or from any written recom-
▪ over existing joints of the substrate mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
▪ around fixed elements of the floor (e.g. columns), user of the product must test the product’s suitability
▪ at internal vertical corners, for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
▪ around floor perimeters, serves the right to change the properties of its
▪ at internal floors (dimension > 9m; if subject to sun- products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
light, dimension > 6m), be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
▪ at external floors (dimension > 4.5 m), current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
▪ on wall surfaces (3–4.5 m apart vertically) refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data
Movement joints should go right through the tile ad- Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will
hesive bed to the background and be kept free from be supplied on request.
dirt and adhesive droppings. The movement joints
shall be filled with Sikaflex®-11 FC+ or Sikaflex®-PRO.

BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA

All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.

LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Please note that as a result of specific local regula-
tions the performance of this product may vary from
country to country. Please consult the local Product
Data Sheet for the exact description of the application
fields.

Sika Kimia Sdn. Bhd.

Lot 689, Nilai Industrial Estate, 71800 Nilai
Negeri Sembilan D.K., Malaysia
Phone: +606-7991762
Fax: +606-7991980
e-mail: info@my.sika.com
Website: www.sika.com.my

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