Paste tile adhesive for tiles and facing plates (D1-ET) - SIKA SikaCeram Basic - Ivory - 25kg, is a ready-to-use adhesive for interior walls for laying ceramic and similar coverings in new and renovation. Advantages:? Adheres to concrete, cement-based coatings, plaster-based coatings, plasterboard partitions, terracotta tile partitions, gypsum tile and aerated concrete. For wall installation, the mass per unit area is limited to 30 kg/m by law. Classified D1-ET, i.e. normal adhesive with extended open time and slip resistance. CE marking according to NF EN 12004 Features : Operating temperatures: + 5 to + 30C (product, environment, support) Open time: 30 min (at +23C, 50% RH) Adjustment time: Approx. 20 min (at +23C, 50% RH) Maximum glue thickness: 3 mm Time to seal: 24 to 72 hours, depending on temperature conditions. Consumption varies according to: the substrate (flatness, roughness), the type of coating (format, relief, water absorption/porosity), the gluing method (single or double) and the spatula used. It varies from 3 to 5 kg per m2. Colour: Ivory Packaging : 25kg Reference : 461634 Packaging : 1x Tile adhesive paste for tiles and facing plates (D1-ET) - SIKA SikaCeram Basic - Ivory - 25kg Delivered in its original packaging Tips : The substrate is prepared in such a way as to be clean, sound, free of dust and loose parts that are not adherent or that could impair adhesion. In particular, it must be free of traces of release agents, curing agents, grease, laitance, plaster, etc., and must be free of all traces of mould release agents, curing agents, grease, laitance, plaster, etc., on the surface. The support is moistened beforehand if necessary (application on a very absorbent support or one that has been exposed to the sun, in hot weather). The surface must not be damp and must be free of any film or puddle of water on the surface during application. Glossy finish plaster should be scratched and then dusted. Spread the product on the substrate with a trowel or smoothing machine, then adjust the thickness with a notched spatula (choice of teeth according to the size of the coating and the flatness of the substrate (this is referred to the consumption table in the product leaflet). In the case of double gluing, coat the back of the element to be glued with a thin layer of adhesive. Maximum glue thickness: 3 mm. Within the limit of the open time, lay the covering on the glued substrate and press it strongly or beat it so as to expel the air and obtain a good transfer of the adhesive mortar. Clean the coating with a damp sponge as soon as it is laid. Finish joints with SikaCeram Joint Fine, Large or Flex.