SikaCeram®-850 Design
SikaCeram®-850 Design is a 2-part, epoxy floor / wall tile coloured grout dispensed using a double side-by-side cartridge. It has a smooth glossy finish which provides a durable chemical resistant surface for demanding applications and high cleanliness requirements.
- Grout Joint range: 2–15 mm
- Easy application using cartridge gun
- 2-part double side-by-side cartridge with static mixer nozzle
- Floor and wall application
- Available in many colours
- Low shrinkage
- Abrasion resistant
- Good chemical resistance
- Good workability
- Stain resistant and easy to clean
Usage
Grouting tiles for the following interior residential and commercial building applications:- Wet rooms
- Shopping malls
- Hospitals
- Commercial / Industrial kitchens
- Food industry
Advantages
- Grout Joint range: 2–15 mm
- Easy application using cartridge gun
- 2-part double side-by-side cartridge with static mixer nozzle
- Floor and wall application
- Available in many colours
- Low shrinkage
- Abrasion resistant
- Good chemical resistance
- Good workability
- Stain resistant and easy to clean
Packaging
400 ml double side-by-side cartridge
Refer to current price list for packaging variations.
Colour
Colours:
| White | Pearl | Beige | Jasmine |
| Goldenrod | Gold | Glitter Gold | Glitter Grey |
| Glitter white | Grey | Coffee | Dark |
Product Details
Chemical Base
Epoxy resin and special additives
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions. Always refer to packaging.
Density
| Part A | ~1,17 kg/l |
| Part B | ~1,12 kg/l |
Abrasion Resistance
| 0,02 g | (GB/T 1768-2006) |
Tensile Adhesion Strength
| 7,6 MPa | (JC/T 547-2005) |
Chemical Resistance
Resistant to many chemicals. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Application
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Use | Waiting time |
| Surface drying time | ~3 hours |
| Pedestrian traffic | ~24 hours |
| Full traffic | ~72 hours |
Values determined in laboratory conditions: +23 °C ± 2 °C, R.H. 50 % ± 5 %. Higher temperatures will reduce the indicated waiting time, lower temperatures increase waiting time.
Consumption
The consumption is dependent on the size of the tiles, joint width and depth.
Consumption guide: m2 / cartridge
| Tile size | Joint width | ||
| Centimetres | 2 mm | 2,5 mm | 3 mm |
| 5*5 | 1 | 0,5 | 0,25 |
| 10*10 | 2 | 1,5 | 1 |
| 20*20 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2 |
| 30*60 | 7,5 | 5,5 | 4 |
| 60*60 | 10,5 | 7,5 | 5,5 |
| 80*80 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.
MIXING
- Unscrew the cartridge cap
- Pull out the cap
- Screw on the static mixer nozzle
- Place the cartridge into the application gun ready for use
- Pump gun at least 2 times until both parts extrude as a homogeneous colour. Do not use this material
- Release the gun pressure and clean the static mixer nozzle opening with a cloth
APPLICATION
Application without masking tape
| Check adhesive has fully set before grouting. Clean the joint and remove dust, dirt prior grouting. |
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| After making sure that the two components are blended well, extrude SikaCeram®-850 Design into the joint ensuring that it comes into full contact with the sides of the joint and avoiding any air entrapment |
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| As soon as possible after application, smooth the grout with a finishing tool (metallic ball) to obtain a smooth finish |
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| After 6 to 8 hours, remove any excess product on the tile with a sharp scraper |
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Use product within 20 minutes otherwise change the mixing nozzle
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Colma Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.