Description
Sikalite®
Powdered waterproofing admixture for mortar
Sikalite®is a powdered waterproofing admixture, which blocks the capillaries and pores in Portland cement/sand mortars preventing the movement of moisture.
- Easy to use
- Economical
- Convenient powdered form
Usage
Sika lite® is used to waterproof Portland cement/sand renders and mortars for application to:
- Walls
- Facades
- Floor toppings
- Jointing mortars
Advantages
- Easy to use
- Economical
- Convenient powdered form
- Watertight, but vapour permeable
- Chloride free
Product Information
Shelf life
12 Months in original, unopened container.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry area between 5ºC and 40ºC. Protect from direct sunlight
Density
0.9kg/litre
Mortar mix design
Suggested mix proportions
| Building Mortar | Weight |
| Sikalite® | 1kg |
| Cement | 50kg |
| Building Sand | 250kg |
| External Plaster | Weight |
| Sikalite® | 1kg |
| Cement | 50kg |
| Plaster Sand | 250kg |
| Floor Screed | Weight |
| Sikalite® | 1kg |
| Cement | 50kg |
| River Sand | 200kg |
Consumption
1kg per 50 kg of Portland cement i.e. 2% by weight of cement.
MIXING
Sikalite®is added to the dry mix of Portland cement and sand prior to the addition of the gauging water. Dry component should be mixed thoroughly before water is added to ensure a proper distribution of the Sikalite® throughout the mix.
