SikaCoat®-555 | Liquid Applied Membrane Systems (5KG & 20KG)
Brand : Sika
Product Type : Micro-fiber reinforced acrylic waterproofing coating
Size : 5kg & 20kg
Color : White, Grey and available in other colours upon request (subject to MOQ)
Composition : Water based emulsion with internal microfiber reinforcement
Maximum Grain Size : 0.4mm
Density : ~1.30 kg/l
Viscosity : ~70,000 cps
Solid content by weight : ~65%
Product Description:
SikaCeram®-188 MY is a high performance, thin layer, cementitious tile adhesive, supplied ready to use with the addition of water, for bonding ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and mosaics of every type of floors and walls.
Usage:
Waterproofing applications:
- Flat and sloped exposed roofs
- New and refurbishment projects
- External walls
- Roofs with complex details (eg.: penetrations, drains, skylights)
Compatible substrates:
- Concrete, mortar, and cement-based materials
- Metal surfaces (steel, zinc, aluminium)
Features / Advantages:
- Microfiber reinforced acrylic for flexibility and durability.
- Resistant to micro cracks with excellent penetration.
- High UV resistance and solar reflectivity for energy efficiency.
- Eco-friendly, water-based, and non-toxic.
- Bridges cracks and bonds well to various substrates.
- Elastic waterproofing with superior coverage.
- Easy application by roller, brush, or spray.
Shelf Life:
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions:
Store properly in original, unopened, undamaged sealed packaging in dry condition at temperature between +5 °C and +30 °C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Technical Information:
Tensile Strength : ~2.5 N/mm²
Solar Reflectance : ~81.50 %
Thermal Emittance : ~0.92
Solar Reflectance Index : ~102.3 at 6–10 m/s
Elongation at break : ~200 %
Application Guide:
Substrate Temperature : +5 °C (min.) / +35 °C (max.)
Substrate Moisture Content : ≤ 4 % pbw
Waiting Time / Overcoating :
1-2 hours at +25°C (Min.)
~24 hours at +25°C (Min.)
Applied Product Ready for Use : ~72 hours at 25 °C
Consumption:
For wall:
- Primer :
- Dilute SikaCoat®-555 with 15–20 % clean water
- Application : 0.3 kg/m² (Undiluted)
- First Coat :
- Application of SikaCoat-555 : 0.3 kg/m²
- Second Coat :
- Application of SikaCoat-555 : 0.3 kg/m²
For roof:
- Primer :
- Dilute SikaCoat®-555 with 15–20 % clean water
- Application : 0.3 kg/m² (Undiluted)
- First Coat :
- Application of SikaCoat-555 : 0.65 kg/m²
- Second Coat :
- Application of SikaCoat-555 : 0.65 kg/m²
Application Steps:
Step 1 : Mixing
- Mix manually or use a low speed mixer until it is completely homogeneous prior to application.
Step 2 : Application
- Dilute SikaCoat 555 with 15-20% of clean water.
- Stir gently until the mix is homogenous and achieve uniform colour.
- Apply a layer of diluted SikaCoat 555 using a short hair wool roller, brush or airless spray onto the substrate, observing how it penetrates well in all the cracks.
- After the primer has dried (> 3 hours at +30 °C), apply successive layers of SikaCoat 555 to the desired film thickness.
- Ensure the previous layer is completely dry before the next layer.
Step 3 : Cleaning of Tools
- Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
- Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.
