SikaCeram®-290 StarLight
SikaCeram®-290 StarLight is a multi-flow, deformable, high-coverage (up to 80 % extra coverage compared to normal tile adhesive), low dust, one-pack tile adhesive with lightweight fillers. It contains recycled raw materials which reduces carbon footprint. It can be used in layers up to 15 mm thick and is suitable for tiling grès porcelain and natural stone on facade, heating floors, swimming pools and industrial floorings. EN 12004 class C2 TE S1.
- Multi-Flow: From Thin-bed to Flow-bed consistency.
- High coverage (up to 80 % extra compared to normal tile adhesive)
- Low dust emission
- Recycled raw materials
- Deformability
- No vertical slip
- Extended open time
Usage
SikaCeram®-290 StarLight is suitable for bonding the following types of tiles:- All kinds of ceramic tiles, including grès porcelain in large size and in thin slabs
- Marble and other natural stone tiles, provided they are not sensitive to water
- Gypsum and cement based substrates
- For overlaying existing sound ceramic tiles or stones, paints indoors
- For overlaying existing sound PVC sheet, linoleum and vinyl tiled floors indoors
- Swimming pools
- Heated floors (water and electric systems)
- Industrial and heavy traffic floors
- Facades
- Spot-gluing insulating panels made of polystyrene, polyurethane foam, rock or glass wool
Advantages
- Multi-Flow: From Thin-bed to Flow-bed consistency.
- High coverage (up to 80 % extra compared to normal tile adhesive)
- Low dust emission
- Recycled raw materials
- Deformability
- No vertical slip
- Extended open time
Packaging
15 kg bag
Colour
Grey powder
Product Details
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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VOC emission classification according to Emicode EC1 plus
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Class A+ according to French Regulation on VOC emissions
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
- Improved deformable cementitious adhesive with reduced slip and extended open time classified C2 TE S1 according to EN 12004:2007, Declaration of Performance 90767892, assessed by notified laboratory 0799, and provided with the CE marking.
- Licence for use of EMICODE n. 5296/24.02.97
Chemical Base
Portland cement, selected aggregates, water retention additives, re-dispersible polymer
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production.
Storage Conditions
Undamaged original sealed packaging, in dry, cool conditions.
Maximum Grain Size
Dmax: 0,3 mm
System Structure
For the following substrates, a primer must be used:
| Substrate | Primer |
| Absorbent substrate (cementitious screed, gypsum plaster or anhydrite screed) | Sika® Primer-11 W Sikafloor®-01 Primer (1:3) Sikafloor®-03 Primer |
| Non and low absorbent substrate (existing ceramic tiles, linoleum and existing vinyl tiled floors) | Sika® Primer-21 W Sikafloor®-01 Primer Sikafloor®-02 Primer |
Application and consumption details of the primers are given in their respective Product Data Sheets.
Tensile Adhesion Strength
| Initial | ≥ 1,0 N/mm2 |
| Water immersion | ≥ 1,0 N/mm2 |
| Heat ageing | ≥ 1,0 N/mm2 |
| Freeze-thaw cycles | ≥ 1,0 N/mm2 |
Transverse deformation
| ≥ 2,5 mm |
All data collected from test reports released by laboratory Kiwa TBU GmbH, Notified Body 0799.
Application
Mixing Ratio
| Thin-bed | ~8,5 litres of water per 15 kg bag (57 % ±1 %) |
| Flow-bed | ~10 litres of water per 15 kg bag (67 % ±1 %) |
Fresh Mortar Density
~1,2 kg/l (thin-bed and flow-bed)
Layer Thickness
15 mm max.
Slip Resistance
| ≤ 0,5 mm | (EN 1308) |
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Maturing Time
No maturing time needed
Pot Life
~ 6 hours
Open Time
| ≥ 0,5 N/mm2 after 30 min. | (EN 1346) |
Adjustability Time
~40 min
Curing Time
16–48 hours
Curing Treatment
Protect from adverse weather conditions, such as extremely high or low (freezing) temperatures, rain, direct exposure to sun, for at least 12–24 hours from application.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Use | Waiting Time |
| Grouting on floors / walkability | ~16 h indoors ~48 h outdoors |
| Grouting on walls | ~6 hours |
| Full traffic | ~14 days |
| Water immersion | ~21 days |
Values determined at laboratory conditions: 23 °C ± 2 °C, R.H. 50 % ± 5 %. Higher temperatures will reduce the indicated waiting time, lower temperatures increase them.
Consumption
Consumption is always dependent on the substrate surface profile and roughness, the size of the tiles and the joints between them, as well as on the application technique (single adhesive layer on the substrate, or with an additional ‘buttering’ layer on the back of the tiles as recommended for tiles larger than 30 x 30 cm). As a guide:
| Size of tiles | Notched Trowel size | Consumption |
| Small | 6 mm | ~1,3 kg/m2 |
| Medium | 8 mm | ~1,6 kg/m2 |
| Large | 10 mm | ~2,0 kg/m2 |
Or use our online tile adhesives consumption calculator at
http://sikaceram.com/nz/consumption-calculator/adhesive
MIXING
Pour the recommended amount of water into a suitable, clean mixing container. Whilst stirring slowly, slowly add the SikaCeram®-290 StarLight powder to the water and then mix thoroughly using a low speed (~500 rpm) electric mixer until a completely homogeneous and lump-free mix is achieved. After mixing, leave the material to stand and ‘mature’ for a few minutes, and then briefly stir again immediately prior to application. The resulting mix has a very creamy consistency and is easy to apply and spread.
APPLICATION
- SikaCeram®-290 StarLight is applied using a notched trowel.
- Apply sufficient product to ensure complete ‘wetting’ of the backs of the tiles.
- Tiling must to be carried out on freshly applied adhesive, applying adequate pressure to ensure complete and uniform contact with the adhesive and thus optimum bond. If a film is seen to form on the surface, the adhesive has been left for too long; should this happen, then immediately remove the adhesive layer with the trowels, discard this material and apply a fresh layer of SikaCeram®-290 StarLight adhesive.
- Avoid application in direct sunlight and/or strong wind / draughts.
- SikaCeram®-290 StarLight is specifically designed to be ideal for laying non-absorbent tiles indoor without any size or support limits. Outdoor is preferable to lay unabsorbing tiles not larger than 10 000 cm2 (e.g. 100×100 cm) for floors, and 7000 cm2 (e.g. 80×80 cm) for walls without support of mechanical fixing. These limits are valid for cementitious, non-heating substrates.
- To lay any tiles larger than 900 cm2 (e.g. 30×30 cm), the double-layer ‘buttering’ technique is always recommended.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Thoroughly clean all tools and equipment with clean water before the product has set, preferably immediately after use. Once hardened the product can only be removed by mechanical means.