🛠️ Sika 88: Premium Cementitious Tile Adhesive for Superior Bonding
✅ Key Features and Benefits
🏗 Applications
📌 Suitable Substrates
🧩 Compatible Tile Types
📏 Tile Size Compatibility
📝 Sika 88 Mixing & Application Guide
📊 Sika 88 Technical Specifications
📦 Sika 88 Packaging & Storage
⚠️ Safety Tips
🔎 Frequently Asked Questions (
People Also Ask
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🛠️ Sika 88: Premium Cementitious Tile Adhesive for Superior BondingSika Ceram 88 is a high-performance, pre-mixed cementitious tile adhesive developed by Sika, a global leader in construction solutions. This adhesive is meticulously formulated with a blend of cement, polymers, quartz minerals, and specialized additives, ensuring exceptional bonding strength for ceramic tiles and mosaics on both floors and walls.✅ Key Features and Benefits🔹 Enhanced Adhesion – The polymer-modified composition provides superior grip, ensuring tiles remain securely in place.🔹 Versatile Application – Suitable for residential and commercial projects, compatible with multiple substrates.🔹 Easy to Use – Pre-mixed formula requires only water addition, simplifying the preparation process.🔹 Long-Lasting Durability – Engineered to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring strong and lasting tile installations.🏗 ApplicationsSikaCeram®-88 is designed for bonding ceramic tiles in thin layers up to 10 mm thick. Its excellent adhesion makes it ideal for various tiling applications, including:✔ Walls & Floors – Provides strong bonding for tile installation. ✔ Indoor & Outdoor Use – Suitable for areas exposed to weather. ✔ Residential & Commercial Projects – Ideal for homes, offices, and industrial spaces.📌 Suitable Substrates🏢 Concrete & Mortar Surfaces – Ensures strong adhesion.
🧱 Brickwork – Ideal for both new constructions and renovations.
🛠️ Plasterboard & Fiber Cement Boards – Secure tile placement on walls.🧩 Compatible Tile Types🏺 Ceramic Tiles – Perfect for standard tile installations.🎭 Mosaics – Provides excellent adhesion for intricate designs.🔸 Absorbent Tiles – Ensures effective bonding for porous tiles.
📏 Tile Size CompatibilitySika Ceram 88 is suitable for various tile sizes:Indoor Floors: Up to 10,000 cm² (e.g., 100 cm x 100 cm).Indoor Walls: Up to 3,600 cm² (e.g., 60 cm x 60 cm).Outdoor Paving: Up to 3,600 cm² (e.g., 60 cm x 60 cm).Façades: Up to 2,100 cm² (e.g., 45 cm x 45 cm) without mechanical clamps.Note: For porcelain tiles, it’s recommended to mix Sika Ceram-88 with Sika Latex 118 to enhance adhesion.📝 Sika 88 Mixing & Application Guide1️⃣ Surface Preparation – Ensure the surface is clean, dry, and free from dust, grease, or loose particles. 2️⃣ Mixing – Combine Sika Ceram 88 with clean water and mix using a low-speed drill until smooth. 3️⃣ Resting Time – Allow mixture to rest for 5 minutes, then mix again. 4️⃣ Application – Use a notched trowel to apply adhesive evenly. 5️⃣ Tile Placement – Firmly press tiles into place within 20 minutes. 6️⃣ Adjustments – Make any necessary changes before 20 minutes. 7️⃣ Curing – Allow 24 hours for proper setting before grouting or walking on tiles.📊 Sika 88 Technical Specifications⚖️ Composition – Cementitious mortar
📏 Layer Thickness – Up to 10 mm⏳ Open Time – 20 minutes🏗 Adjustability Time – 20 minutes🚶 Walkable After – 24 hours🔧 Grouting After – 24 hours⏳ Full Service After – 14 days📦 Sika 88 Packaging & Storage📌 Packaging – Available in 25 kg bags.🏠 Shelf Life – 6 months when stored properly.🚧 Storage – Keep in a cool, dry place, away from moisture.⚠️ Safety Tips🧤 Wear Gloves – Protect your skin from irritation.👓 Use Safety Goggles – Prevent dust from getting into your eyes.🌬️ Ensure Ventilation – Avoid inhaling dust during mixing.🗑 Proper Disposal – Dispose of excess materials responsibly.🔎 Frequently Asked Questions (
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❓ What is Sika Ceram 88? 📌 Sika Ceram 88 is a pre-mixed, cement-based tile adhesive with enhanced polymers and minerals for strong and long-lasting tile adhesion.
❓ Can Sika Ceram 88 be used for large-format tiles? 📌 Yes, it supports tiles up to 10,000 cm² (100 cm x 100 cm) for indoor floors and smaller tiles for walls and façades.
❓ What substrates are compatible with Sika Ceram 88? 📌 It works well with concrete, mortar, brickwork, plasterboard, and fiber cement boards.
❓ How do I mix Sika Ceram 88? 📌 Simply mix Sika Ceram 88 with clean water, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then mix again before applying.Contact us now