TILE GROUT

 

Eurotiles Superior Tile Grout  a designer’s joint tile filler developed to enhance the ceramic tiles’ aesthetic value.  It is used to fill the gap between laid ceramic tiles.

 

Contains hydrophobic compound that prevents seepage of water under installed ceramic tiles which may eventually darken the tiles.  High impact resistance. Available in 14 color variants.

 

Technical Data 

 

Material

Material basis:   white cement with pigments and hydrophobic compound

                                Components:    Uniform

                                Colour:                per color variant

 

Identification according to

• Regulation for Hazardous Goods:                    Non hazardous

• Regulation for Hazardous Materials:               Irritating, contains cement

For further information refer to Paragraph Safety

 

Shelf life:             approx. 12 months

Storage:               cool and dry

Packaging:           2 kg PE bag

                              5 kg PE bag

               

Application

Consumption:   Installation of ceramic and natural stone tiles approx. 0.5kg                                 powder/m2 in 5mm adhesive bed

Mixing Ratio:     approx. 500ml for 2kg bag or 250ml/kg powder

 

Yield:   

Tile Format          Suggested                   2kg bag                             5kg bag 

                                   Gap                     covers approx.                 covers approx.

20x20 to

30x30cm               5-6mm                          4-6m2                              10-12m2          

From 30x30

& bigger                  6-8mm                         4-6m2                               10-12m2        

 

Comprehensive Strength:        154.5 – 162.0 kgf/cm2 

 

Working temperature:              10°C to 38°C (substrate temperature)

 

Curing Times*

• Walkable after approx. 24 hours

• Fully load-bearing after approx. 7 days

*At +250C and 50% relative humidity. Higher temperature reduce and lower temperature increase these times

 

The data mentioned above are based on experienced figures and may deviate depending on the gap between tiles and thickness of tiles.

Above data serve as reference only and may vary from actual tests.

 

GROUTING

After 24 hours from complete installation of tiles, apply Eurotiles Superior Tile Grout according to the instruction found in the packaging:

1. Pour Eurotiles Superior Tile Grout powder into a clean plastic container. Slowly add water, stirring continually until thick paste. Allow to stand for 10 minutes, stir again and use within an hour. Do not use salty or brackish water.

2. Apply the grout mixture diagonally across the tile joints, applying enough pressure, and eliminating trapped air. Rub the exposed surface to make even. Let stand for five (5) minutes.

3. Wipe off excess grout with a damp sponge or clean cloth using the same diagonal strokes until grout is completely leveled with the tiles.

4. Wring out as much water as possible from the cleaned sponge or cloth and tool the filled joints by lightly running the sponge along the tile grout lines.

5. Smooth the grout with a clean, soft and dry cloth, wiping off any remaining residue.

6. Protect the grouted areas by placing barriers or covering for at least 24 hours before resuming normal activities in the area.

 

PLEASE NOTE

Do not apply at temperature above 38 C and under exposure to strong wind and sunlight.

 

The open time reduces with absorbent substrate.

 

Clean tools with water immediately after use; once the product has cured it can only be removed by mechanical means.

 

SAFETY

Eurotiles Superior Grout contains cement. Cement is irritating to skin. Contact with moisture sets off an alkaline reaction which may cause skin irritation and/or caustic burns to mucous membranes (e.g. eyes). Risk of serious damage to eyes.

 

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice and show container or label. Product is low in chromates.