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SikaTile®-560 XL Stone Guard

SikaTile®-560 XL Stone Guard

PREMIUM TILE ADHESIVE FOR NATURAL STONE, MINIMIZING EFFLORESCENCE.

SikaTile®-560 XL Stone Guard is a premium-grade tile adhesive that resists efflorescence while providing superior bonding strength. This single-component, prepacked mortar combines cement, precisely graded sand, and specialized additives, requiring only water for easy application.

  • Minimizes efflorescence formula
  • Ideal for laying tiles in areas with high humidity like
    fountains, signboards, columns, stairs & steps
  • Durability in extreme conditions: Resistant to
    temperature fluctuations and water exposure
  • Premium bonding strength
  • Laying tiles on existing internal tiles
  • Reduced vertical slipping
  • Smooth application
  • Eco-Friendly and Low VOCs
SikaTile®-560 XL Stone Guard
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Usage

  • Ideal for natural stone and porcelain
  • Suitable for large-format tiles and heavy-duty
    applications
  • Recommended residential and commercial floor
    or wall tiling.
  • Suitable for both interior and exterior tile
    installations
  • Compatible with waterproof membranes
  • Applicable to various substrates, including concrete, mortar, cement render, and existing tiles  

Advantages

  • Minimizes efflorescence formula
  • Ideal for laying tiles in areas with high humidity like
    fountains, signboards, columns, stairs & steps
  • Durability in extreme conditions: Resistant to
    temperature fluctuations and water exposure
  • Premium bonding strength
  • Laying tiles on existing internal tiles
  • Reduced vertical slipping
  • Smooth application
  • Eco-Friendly and Low VOCs

Packaging

20 kg/ bag

Colour

Grey powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

CERTIFICATES AND TEST REPORTS

  • EN 12004 C2TE

  • ANSI 118.4
Product Information

Composition

Hydraulic binder, mineral filler, and additives

Shelf life

12 months from the date of production if stored in undamaged and

unopened, original sealed packaging

Storage conditions

Store in dry conditions and protected from direct sunshine

Density

~1.25 kg/L

pH-Value

12 ± 1

 
Technical Information

Tensile adhesion strength

At 28 days

Initial 

≥ 1.0 MPa

Water immersion

≥ 1.0 MPa

Heat aging≥ 1.0 MPa
Open time bonding after 20 min≥ 0.5 MPa
Extended open time after not less than 30 min≥ 0.5 MPa

Shear adhesion strength

Glazed Wall Tile

7 days

≥ 2.07 MPa

7 days water immersion

≥ 1.38 MPa

Porcelain Mosaic Tile
1 day≥ 0.5 MPa
7 days≥ 1.38 MPa
7 days water immersion≥ 1.03 MPa
28 days≥ 1.38 MPa
12 weeks≥ 1.38 MPa
Quarry Tile
28 days≥ 1.03 MPa

Application

Application Information

Slip resistance

≤ 0.5 mm (T)

Mixing ratio

Approximate 5.0-5.6 litres of water per 20 kg bag

Ambient air temperature

+5°C to +35°C

Pot Life

180 - 240 minutes (at 25°C)

Open Time

25 - 30 minutes (at 25°C)

Applied product ready for use

~24 hours

Adjustability time

15 - 20 minutes (at 25°C)

 
Consumption

Consumption

Consumption depends on the substrate surface profile and roughness, the tile size and joint spacing, and the application technique. As a guide

Trowel Size

Tile Size

(cm x cm)

Tile Surface

(cm2)

Consumption

(20 kg)

3 mm

2.5 x 2.5

5 x 5

6.25

25

7 - 8 m2

6 mm

10 x 10

20 x 20

20 x 25

30 x 30

100

400

500

900

5 - 6 m2

9 mm

40 x 40

50 x 50

60 x 60

> 60 x 60

1,600

2,500

3,600

> 3,600

2 - 3 m2

Note :

1. This is an average calculation. Actual usage may differ from the estimate. Due to the different surface conditions. Surface absorption and the purpose of the individual's use.

2. For tile sizes larger than 40x40 cm, apply tile adhesive on the surface and on the back of the tile.
Application steps

MIXING

  • Mix SikaTile®-560 XL Stone Guard 20 kg with 5.0-5.6 Litres of clean water with an electrical mixer using a low speed with an electrical mixer until the compound is evenly distributed.
  • Allow the mixture to stand for 2 - 3 minutes for a good reaction and reduce air bubbles before using the adhesive.
  • The resulting mix has a very creamy consistency and is easy to apply and spread.

APPLICATION

  • Spread tile adhesive by using a notched trowel onto the substrate.
  • Fix tile on tile adhesive and knock it over with a rubber hammer.
  • Dual bonding should be applied when the tile size

    exceeds 25 cm x 25 cm. Apply a thin layer of tile

    adhesive onto the back of the tile, then fix the tile

    onto the adhesive substrate.

  • Once the tiles have been laid, leave them to stand for 24 hours or until the tile adhesive is dry before grouting with SikaTile Tile Grout.

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Remark:

  • This calculator was developed base on SikaTile tile grout and tile adhesive specification.
  • The result are average and vary, depend on job site condition. Please contact Sika’s Sales Representative for specific consultant.

Recommended trowel size:

  • Trowel size 3 mm, suitable for tile size <10x10 cm.
  • Trowel size 6 mm, suitable for tile size between 10x10 to 30x30 cm.
  • Trowel size 9 mm, suitable for tile size >30x30 cm.