PRODUCT DATA SHEET

SikaCeram®-4
(formerly MasterTile® 4)

Cementitious tile adhesive with special additive for ceramic tiles

DESCRIPTION FEATURES
SikaCeram®-4 is onepack, special additive containing, ▪ Water resistant
water resistant, premixed adhesive for a wide range of ▪ Easy mix and to use
applications. ▪ Economical
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions. ▪ For walls and floors
▪ High adhesive bond strength
USES ▪ Internal application only

▪ Suitable for indoor floor and wall applications CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS
▪ Suitable for application above concrete, mortar,
bricks and plaster ▪ EN 12004 - Initial Tensile Adhesion Strength and
▪ Suitable for bonding of tiles in wet areas (kitchens, Tensile Adhesion Strength after water immersion,
bathrooms, wet process areas, etc.) Slip-resistant (T), Cementitious (C) adhesive of class
▪ Suitable to be used in institutional or high traffic con- C1T
ditions ▪ ANSI 118.1 - Tile Shear Adhesion Strength

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Composition Blend of portland cement, graded sand and special additives
Packaging 20 kg bag
Shelf life 12 months from date of production
Storage conditions Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions
at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C. Protect from direct sunlight,
heat and moisture.
Appearance and colour Grey and white powder

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Tensile adhesion strength Value: Requirements EN (EN 12004-2)
12004-1, class C1
Initial ≥ 0.5 N/mm2 ≥ 0.5 N/mm2
After water im- ≥ 0.5 N/mm2 ≥ 0.5 N/mm2
mersion

Slip resistance Value: Requirements (EN 12004-2)

SYSTEM INFORMATION
System structure In normal conditions on cement-based substrate, no primer is required.
However, for very high absorbent substrates (e.g. drywalls) or non-absorb-
ent substrates, please contact Sika Technical Service for recommendation.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Consumption Powder consumption and coverage depends on the surface profile and
roughness of the substrate, size and reverse profile of the tiles and the pla-
cing technique (simple placing "floating" or back to back “buttering-float-
ing”).
As a guide for solid bed application:
For 1 mm thickness over 1 m2 area, approximately 1.5 kg of only powder is
required.
For small sized tiles (side ≤30 cm), use small squared notch size trowel (4 -
6 mm) and progressively increase for medium tiles (side ≤45 cm, trowel 6 -
8 mm) or large tiles (side ≤60 cm, trowel 8 - 10 mm).
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material
due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, wastage or any
other variations. Apply product to a test area to calculate the exact con-
sumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application
equipment. Above consumption indications refer to the installation of
slightly profiled, non-vitrified or vitrified tiles on flat substrate e.g. render
or cement screed.
Layer thickness Min. 3 mm
Max. 6 mm
Ambient air temperature +5°C min. / +35°C max.
Mixing ratio 3.6 to 4.0 L of water per 20 kg bag
Substrate temperature +5°C min. / +35°C max.
Maturing time ~5 min (Slake time)
Pot Life ~30 min
Applied product ready for use Tiles can be grouted ~24 h
Foot traffic ~24 h
Able to bear weight ~7 days
Fully cured ~28 days
Values determined in laboratory conditions: +25°C ± 2°C, R.H. 50 % ± 5 %.
Higher temperatures will reduce the indicated waiting times, lower tem-
peratures will increase the indicated waiting time.

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BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA Mixing equipment:
▪ All technical data stated in this Data Sheet are based ▪ Low speed electric single or double paddle mixer
on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may vary (300–400 rpm) with a spiral mixing paddle.
due to circumstances beyond our control. Application equipment:
▪ Internal Reference - Version: MBCC_CC- ▪ Notched trowel, various seizes
UAE/Tile_4_08_95/v5/04_17
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
FURTHER INFORMATION Minimum age of the substrate:
▪ SikaLevel® range – 3 days
▪ General Method Statement (GMS)
▪ Cement screed - 28 days
Note: The screed drying time is subject to the screed
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS thickness and site conditions. For applications before
28d please contact Sika's Technical Service Depart-
▪ Protect from adverse weather conditions, such as ex-
ment.
tremely high or low temperatures, rain, direct expos-
Newly applied cement screeds must not have a resid-
ure to sun, wind, etc. for at least 24 hours from ap-
ual moisture content over 4%, anhydrite and/or
plication.
▪ Avoid application in direct sunlight and/or strong gypsum-based screeds not more than 0.5% (measured
wind / draughts. with a CM meter).
▪ Make a test area prior to carrying out any work with SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
natural stones.
▪ Substrates made of precast concrete elements All surfaces must be clean, dimensionally stable,
and/or in-situ concrete must be at least 3 months old sound and free from all traces of oil, grease, mould re-
(at +23°C and 50% relative humidity). lease agent and curing compound. It should be en-
▪ Never add water or dry powder to reconstitute a sured that tiles are dry and free of contaminants that
SikaCeram®-4 mix, which has already begun to set. could impair adhesion.
Concrete, screeds, renders, and blockwork should be
SikaCeram®-4 shall not be applied on the following cured sufficiently, with shrinkage already occurred.
cases: Prime very absorbent cement based substrates, plas-
▪ On painted or metal surfaces terboards, cement boards, calcium silicate boards and
▪ Existing glazed tiled surfaces aerated concrete.
▪ Glass mosaic
▪ In water immersed areas, for example swimming MIXING
pools
▪ For stone tiles ▪ Mix a bag with the necessary, above mentioned,
▪ In external areas amount of water, using an electric blender with a
▪ On gypsum plaster and plaster boards which are not suitable mixing spiral at low speed, in a clean bucket,
primed to obtain a smooth paste free of lumps.
▪ For large sized tiles (side > 60 cm) ▪ Use a blender at 500 rpm maximum; do not mix at
faster rate because of mechanical strength decay of
the cured product.
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY ▪ Allow a maturing time (slake time) of approx.
5 minutes for SikaCeram®-4 in the mixing container,
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
then remix briefly prior to application.
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS ▪ Always start with minimum recommended quantity
provides information and advice on the safe handling, of water (water/powder ratio), only if required,
storage and disposal of chemical products and con- gradually add water to desired consistency. Do not
tains physical, ecological, toxicological and other exceed maximum allowed limit of water per bag
safety-related data. weight.
▪ The obtained mix results should be very creamy, eas-
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ily spreadable and thixotropic.
▪ Do not mix more material than can be used within 30
EQUIPMENT minutes.
Select the most appropriate equipment required for
the project:
Substrate preparation equipment:
▪ Grinding equipment
▪ Abrading equipment
▪ Power washing equipment
▪ Sandblasting equipment

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APPLICATION LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Apply SikaCeram®-4 to a uniform thickness of 3 to 6
mm or sufficient to cover the studs or keys on the tile Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
back; on a working area of not more than 1m². Solid declared data and recommended uses for this product
bed fixing is recommended for all horizontal applica- may vary from country to country. Consult the local
tions and for ceramic tiles. If preferred, SikaCeram®-4 Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.
can additionally be buttered on the backs of the tiles
to ensure full adhesive contact. For all other vertical LEGAL NOTES
applications, the adhesive bed should be combed hori-
zontally with a notched trowel to remove excess. The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
Adhesive application: properly stored, handled and applied under normal
▪ Apply a thin scratch coat to the substrate with the conditions in accordance with Sika's recommenda-
smooth edge of the trowel. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
▪ Comb mortar onto the fresh scratch coat with a strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
notched trowel. ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
▪ Apply sufficient adhesive to the prepared fixing sur-
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
faces with the notched trowel to the required bed
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
thickness, in one direction.
▪ Place the tiles in the adhesive bed with a twist and from this information, or from any written recom-
slide motion and adjust to correct position. mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
▪ Adjust the tiles if required. user of the product must test the product’s suitability
▪ Clean off surplus adhesive from tile face and for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
between tile joints before the adhesive has dried. serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
Clean all tools and application equipment with water refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
only be removed mechanically. will be supplied on request.

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Tel: +973 177 38188 Master Builders Solutions Construction Riyadh / Jeddah / Dammam / Rabigh Master Builders Solutions LLC
Email: [email protected] Chemicals LLC (part of Sika) Tel: +966 11 217 6532 (part of Sika)
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