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SikaCeram®-690 Elite

Cementitious wall / floor tile grout for joints 1 mm to 10 mm

SikaCeram®-690 Elite is a cementitious, wall / floor tile grout powder for use in joints from 1 mm to 10 mm in width. Especially designed for grouting fully vitrified tiles, glass ceramic and natural stones sensitive to discoloration. SikaCeram®-690 Elite has increased color consistency, very good flank adhesion and increased abrasion resistance. For indoor and outdoor use. 

  • Grout joint range: 1–10 mm
  • Floor and wall application
  • Available in many colours
  • Water-repellent
  • Low shrinkage
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Frost proof
  • Smooth finish achievable
  • Colour consistency
  • Good durability
  • Stain resistant and easy to clean
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Usage

Grouting the following tile types :
  • Artificial stone tiles
  • Fully vitrified tiles
  • Glass tiles
  • Glazed ceramic tiles
  • Marble and other natural stones sensitive to discolouration
  • Mosaic tiles
  • Stoneware tiles
Grouting tiles for the following applications:
  • Balconies
  • Bathrooms
  • Commercial environments
  • Facades
  • Heated floors ( Water and electric systems)
  • Terraces
 

Advantages

  • Grout joint range: 1–10 mm
  • Floor and wall application
  • Available in many colours
  • Water-repellent
  • Low shrinkage
  • Abrasion resistant
  • Frost proof
  • Smooth finish achievable
  • Colour consistency
  • Good durability
  • Stain resistant and easy to clean

Packaging

5 kg bags

Colour

White and grey powder

Product Details

Product Information

Chemical Base

Polymer modified, Portland cement based, with selected fine silica/quartz sand, water retainers and other special additives.

Shelf Life

24 months from date of production.

Storage Conditions

Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.

Product Declaration

CG2WAF according to EN 13888
Technical Information

Abrasion Resistance

≤ 1000 mm³

(EN 12808-2)

Compressive Strength

After dry storage

≥ 15 MPa

After freeze-thaw cycles

≥ 15 MPa

Flexural Strength

 After dry storage

≥ 2.5 MPa

After freeze-thaw cycles

≥ 2.5 MPa

Shrinkage

≤ 3 mm/m

(EN 12808-4)

Water Absorption

After 30 minutes

≤ 2 g

After 240 minutes

≤ 5 g

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

0.55-0.58 litre of water per 2 kg of powder

1.40–1.45 litre of water per 5 kg of powder

Ambient Air Temperature

+5 °C to +25 °C

Substrate Temperature

+5 °C to +25 °C

Pot Life

~30 minutes at +20 °C

Applied Product Ready for Use

Use

Waiting time

Pedestrian traffic

~3 hours

Full traffic

~7 days

Values determined in laboratory conditions: +23 °C ± 2 °C, R.H. 50 % ± 5 %. 

Note: Higher temperatures will reduce the waiting time, lower temperatures increase waiting time.
Consumption

Consumption

The consumption is dependent on the size of the tiles, joint width and depth.

Consumption guide: g/m²

Tiles / cm

A:
Joint width / mm

C x D x B

2

4

6

8

10

5 x 5 x 0.4

440

10 x 10 x 0.6

340

660

960

1250

1520

15 x 15 x 0.9

340

670

990

1300

1590

20 x 20 x 0.926051075010001220
30 x 30 x 1190380570750930
30 x 60 x 1140290430570700
50 x 50 x 1.2140280410550680

These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, waste or any other variations. Apply product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application equipment.

A = Gap width (mm); B = Tile height (cm); C = Tile length (cm); D = Tile width (cm)
Application steps

EQUIPMENT

Mixing equipment

Electric single paddle mixer (600 rpm) with spiral, helix, hoop, basket, impellor paddle

Application equipment

  • Grout spreader

  • Squeegee

  • Grouting float/trowel.

  • Sponge

  • Soft cloth

  • Grout finishing tool

SUBSTRATE QUALITY

  • Check joints are dry, clean, clear of excess adhesive, contaminants and tile joint spacers. Remove from joint before grout application.

  • Avoid any ponding / standing water on the surface.

  • Surface must not be damp to touch.

MIXING

IMPORTANT

Avoid over-mixing to minimise air entrainment.

IMPORTANT

Do not add additional water into the mixed product during or after mixing.

IMPORTANT

Do not exceed the recommended amount of water in the mix. The mix must never be fluid

  1. Pour the recommended amount of clean cold water into a clean mixing container.

  2. Gradually add powder to the water while mixing.

  3. Mix thoroughly until a uniformly coloured, smooth mix is achieved.

  4. Do not mix for 2–3 minutes to allow mixed product to ‘mature’.

  5. Remix for ~30 seconds

APPLICATION

  1. Apply SikaCeram®-690 Elite using a grout spreader, squeegee or grouting float/trowel.

  2. Completely fill and compact the joints uniformly.

  3. If required, finish grout with a grout finishing tool while grout is wet.

  4. Using the same spreader/ float, remove excess grout from the tile surfaces, moving the tool diagonally across the joints.

  5. When the grout is touch dry (15–45 minutes depending on the absorbency of the tile). Use a damp sponge or sponge float to clean the tile surfaces. Clean sponge regularly with clean water.

  6. When grout has set hard enough in the joint (finger-nail hard). Polish the tile surfaces by wiping with a clean, soft dry cloth.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools and application equipment with water after use. Hardened material can only be mechanically removed. 

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