SikaCeram®-500 TG
SikaCeram®-500 TG is a 1-component, polymer modified and water resistant cementitious tile grout for joints of up to 4 mm. It is particularly used in conjunction with SikaCeram® tile adhesives.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.
- Long open time (enough time to clean residues from the tiles after application)
- Hardens without cracking or shrinkage
- Water-repellent and impermeable to many liquids
- Good abrasion resistance
- Very good adhesion to unglazed surfaces
- Available in various colours
- Mould-inhibiting and fungicide
- UV resistant
Usage
SikaCeram®-500 TG is suitable for grouting joints in:- Ceramic tiles
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor application
- Brick, marble and stone
- Terrazzo
Advantages
Easy to use, requires only the addition of water- Long open time (enough time to clean residues from the tiles after application)
- Hardens without cracking or shrinkage
- Water-repellent and impermeable to many liquids
- Good abrasion resistance
- Very good adhesion to unglazed surfaces
- Available in various colours
- Mould-inhibiting and fungicide
- UV resistant
Packaging
5 kg and 10 kg bag
Colour
Coloured powder. Available in 22 colours.
Further colours available upon request, subject to a minimum product order.
Product Details
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
SikaCeram®-500 TG follows the requirements of EN 13888 for class CG1.
Composition
Cement, polymers, fillers and additives.
Shelf life
12 months from date of production if stored properly in original sealed packaging.
Storage conditions
Store in cool and dry conditions in unopened, undamaged and sealed original packaging at temperatures between +10 °C and +40 °C. Protect from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Maximum grain size
0.150 mm
Abrasion resistance
| < 2000 mm3 | (EN 12808-2) |
Compressive strength
| ≥ 15 N/mm2 (after dry storage) | (EN 12808-3) |
Tensile strength in flexure
| ≥ 2.5 N/mm2 (after dry storage) | (EN 12808-3) |
Shrinkage
| ≤ 3.0 mm/m | (EN 12808-4) |
Water absorption
| ≤ 5.0 g (30 min) | (EN 12808-5) |
| ≤ 10.0 g (240 min) |
Application
Mixing ratio
30 % cold, clean water by weight of powder (e.g. 3.0 L per 10 kg bag)
Fresh mortar density
~1.80 kg/l
Ambient air temperature
+5 °C min. / +45 °C max.
Substrate temperature
+5 °C min. / +40 °C max.
Pot Life
45 - 60 min (+25 °C)
Waiting time
(+25 °C)
| Available time for cleaning residual material | 60 minutes with water and sponge |
| Foot traffic | Min. 24 hours |
| Fully serviceable | Min. 7 days |
Consumption
The consumption of SikaCeram®-500 TG is dependent upon the depth and width of the tile joint being grouted.
In general, one 10 kg bag will yield 7.2 litres of fresh mortar.
MIXING
- Pour the recommended amount of water into a suitable,clean mixing container. Stir slowly, whilst slowly adding the SikaCeram®-500 TG powder to the water and then mix thoroughly using a low speed (<500 rpm.) drill mixer until the material is fully homogeneous and lump free.
- After mixing, leave the product to stand and ‘mature’ for a few minutes, then briefly stir again prior to application. The finished mix has a very creamy consistency, is uniformly coloured and it is easy to apply and spread.
- For areas requiring only small quantities, these can be mixed by hand, however please measure the water : powder ratio carefully, as even small differences in the mix ratio between batches can result in colour shade variations.
- Premature exposure to water or excess water in the mix can result in white efflorescence on the grout surface.
- In case of high-performances demanding applications, such as heavy-traffic floors, replacement of mixing water with SikaLatex® or SikaBond® DV is suggestible.
- Important notes: Do not add or allow any additional water to be added into the SikaCeram®-500 TG during or after mixing. Also prevent water contact with the freshly applied material during cleaning operations, or from excess atmospheric humidity and condensation or residual moisture in the substrate etc. It is equally important to avoid wide temperature fluctuations during application and curing, as well as excessive draughts or forced ventilation. This is because excess water, temperature variations and excess ventilation, plus application on very porous tiles or substrates leading to rapid water absorption etc. can all result in colour shade differences.
APPLICATION
- SikaCeram®-500 TG is applied using a rubber blade or trowel using cross-hatch techniques, taking care to ensure the joints are filled uniformly across the whole width and along their full length.
- Using the same blade/trowel in a vertical position, remove the excess from the surface of the tiles.
- When the material starts to set, it is possible to begin the initial cleaning step, using a damp sponge. The remaining grout traces on the tile surfaces can easily be removed the next day by wiping with a clean, soft dry cloth. When SikaLatex® or SikaBond DV® has been used instead of water in the mix, this additional step should be done immediately after the initial cleaning with a damp sponge.
- Avoid application in direct sunlight and/or in excessive draughts or strong winds.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT
Clean all tools and application equipment with clean water immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.