Sika Sikaceram 272 Ultra Flexible Rapid Int Ext Floor Wall Tile Adhesive White 20kg

Sika Sikaceram 272 Rapid Set Flexible Internal External Powdered Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive White 20kg Bag

Sika Code 677329

MPN SKCM272WE20

Barcode 5055492703736

Sika Sikaceram 272 Ultra Flexible White Rapid Set Internal External Powdered Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive 20kg Bag is a cement-based polymer modified powdered tile adhesive with rapid setting properties.

Sikaceram 272 WHITE is ideal for when same day fixing is required as well as a tile adhesive that can accommodate sub floor movement the added flexibility from this product also makes it more suited to underfloor heating applications. Its built in crack resistance makes it ideal for applications where slight surface movement or vibration is likely to occur.

Suitable for fixing most substrates including ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, concrete, chipboard and timber unskimmed plasterboard.

SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible Rapid can be used for the interior and exterior fixing of all types of ceramic wall tiles, including mosaics, vitrified tiles, porcelain and natural stone such as travertine and marble.

Sika Sikaceram 272 untra flexible is  particularly recommended when fixing light coloured cermaics and natural stones where a dark coloured tile adhesive with show through the finished tile it is also is water resistant and is suitable for tiling domestic communal and power showers it also has superior crack resistance with excellent adhesion properties.

SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible White is a rapid setting ceramic tile adhesive with added latex powder for improved flexibility. SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible White is used for bonding ceramic, porcelain, and large format tiles to prepared floors and walls without the need for a separate flexible additive. Can be used internally and externally and bonds to most building substrates such as concrete, cement screeds, renders, timber, existing ceramic tiles, dense block work and unskimmed plasterboard. The adhesive is water-resistant and particularly recommended when fixing light coloured natural stone such as Marble and Travertine and can be used in areas under constant water immersion such as swimming pools as well as bathrooms, kitchens, showers.

Sika Sikaceram 272 Benefits and Areas of Use:

• Rapid setting high early strength.
• White in colour.
• Ultra Flexible.
• Recommended when fixing light coloured natural stone such as Marble and Travertine.
  
• Excellent adhesion properties.
• Excellent flexibility built in crack resistance makes it ideal for applications where slight surface movement or vibration is likely.
• Suitable for underfloor heating.
  
• Can be used Internally and externally.
• Frost Resistant.
  
• Thick or thin bed adhesive upto 10mm.
  
• Tiles can be grouted approximately 2 to 3  hours after fixing.
  
• Approximate coverage 5 meters square.
• Open time 40 to 60 minutes.
  
• Water resistant, recommended for tiling domestic communal and power showers
• Areas under constant water immersion such as swimming pools as well as bathrooms, kitchens, showers..
  
• Extremely high bond strength.
• For securing floor and wall tiles to most surfaces.
• Can be used in heavy duty areas such as heavily walked floors.
• May also be used for patching small areas in concrete and stone etc.
• Suitable for fixing most substates including Non Skimmed plasterboard, plywood, composite board, ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, concrete, plasterboard, chipboard and timber.
  

Sika Sikaceram 272 Ultra Flexible Flexible Rapid Set Application Instructions:

Plasterboard:

• Porous substrates like plasterboard must be primed with SikaBond PVA+.
  

Gypsum plaster or Anhydrite:

• Prime with two coats of SikaBond SBR+ before use on bare unsealed gypsum or anhydrite floor.
• The first coat with a 1:1 dilution, and the second coat neat.
  

Concrete Screeds Renders:

• Allow fresh concrete etc to dry for at least 4 weeks before tiling.
• Prime surfaces with SikaBond PVA+ diluted 3 parts water to 1 part PVA Bond and allow to dry.
• Surfaces such as tamp rutted concrete and masonry blockwork, that are rough or uneven, should be prepared with a suitable Sikafloor Self Levelling compound and allowed to fully cure for at least 24 to 48 hours before application.
  

Timber Floors floorboards:

• Suitable for interior floors only.
• Ensure adequate ventilation beneath floors.
• Cover with boarding plywood or chipboard which must be at least 12mm thick and be of moisture resistant grade.
• Secure with wood screws, not nails, at 150mm centres.
• Prime with SikaBond SBR+ at 1:3 dilution rate.
• Adhesive must be mixed with SikaBond SBR+ diluted 1:1 with water
  

Softwood tongue and groove boarding:

• Boards must be screwed down to joists at 300mm centres and surfaces sealed with SikaBond SBR+ at 1:3 dilution.
• Adhesive must be mixed with neat SikaBond SBR+ to ensure long term flexibility.
• Note: this will slightly retard the set.
  

Existing Tilled Surfaces:

• Ensure tiles are securely bonded to wall or floor.
• Roughen surface of glazed tiles with sander.
• Apply a bonding coat of neat SikaBond SBR+.
• Apply mixed adhesive whilst bonding coat is still tacky.
  

Mixing:

• Sika Sikaceram 272 Ultra Flexible should be added to clean water in a mixing bucket and mixed with a paddle mixer if available.
• The sides of the bucket can be brought into the mix by using a bucket trowel to prevent any dry lumps in the mixed tile adhesive.
  
• Mix approximately 4 parts by volume powder to 1 part by volume water approximately which is approximately 7 to 1 by weight and mix to a slump free mortar.
• Always add powder to water.
  

Application:

1. Using a large notched trowel spread the adhesive evenly onto the substrate the Size of notches depends on size of tiles being used, the surface being tiled, the profile on back of the tiles, and degree of coverage required.
2. Work in an area no greater than 1 meter square or equivalent to 20 minutes working time.
3. Press the tiles firmly into place using a slight twisting action.
4. Tile positions can be adjusted up to 20 minutes after initial fixing.
5. Leave a grout joint of at least 2mm this can be done using tile spacers unless self spacing tiles are used.
6. Surface adhesive should be cleaned from the faces of the tiles with a moist cloth.
7. Rake out excessive adhesive from within joints before setting takes place.
8. The open time of the exposed adhesive bed is approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on surface porosity and site conditions.
9. Initial set will occur between 1-2 hours.
10. This product will fully harden in approximately 24 hours.
11. It is important the tiles are left undisturbed for a minimum of 2 hours after fixing at normal room temperatures.
12. Do not use at temperatures below +4 deg C.

1. Allow 2 to 3 hours before grouting depending on site conditions or when tiles are sufficiently firm to accept light foot traffic.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for protecting and sealing the tiles before and after grouting.
   

Always Read the Official Technical Data sheet prior to use to make sure you have all the details are correct and that there have not been any changes to instructions.

Sika SKCM272WE20 Official Information:

Sika SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible Rapid Set Tile Adhesive Technical Data Sheet

Sika SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible Rapid Set Tile Adhesive  Safety Data Sheet

SikaCeram 272 Ultra Flexible Rapid Set Tile Adhesive Manufacturer Product Page