SikaLatex®-88 | Water Resistant Mortars (18L)
Brand : Sika
Product Type : Water-resistant bonding agent and mortar improver
Size : 18 Litres
Colour : Milky White Liquid
Composition : Acrylate based polymer emulsion
Density : 1.00 kg/l ± 0.01
Product Description:
SikaLatex®-88 is an acrylate based polymer emulsion for adding to cement mortars, where good adhesion and water resistance are required.
Usage:
A high quality emulsion that substantially increases the qualities of cement mortars such as:
- Thin layer patching mortars
- Renders
- Floor screeds
- Tile fixing mortars
- Masonry mortars
Features / Advantages:
- Good adhesion
- Good water resistance
- Non-corrosive
- Ready for use
Shelf Life:
12 months from date of production
Storage Conditions:
Store properly in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions. Protect from direct sunlight.
Application Steps:
Step 1 : Pre-Application
The concrete must be clean, sound an d free of all loose and friable material, cement laitance, oil, grease, etc.
Step 2 :
Absorbent surfaces should be saturated thoroughly.
It is not recommended to dilute SikaLatex-88.
Step 3 :
Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened or cured material can only be mechanically removed.
Tips:
- Renderings and floor toppings should be allowed to cure appropriately. This can be achieved with the application of a curing compound such as Antisol® or with other curing practices such as covering with polythene sheets or damp hessian.
- Avoid excessive air-entrainment through over mixing.
- Never use neat SikaLatex®-88 as a bonding agent - always add cement and sand.
