Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout

Description Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout is a waterproof decorative resin for the grouting and bonding of ceramic tiles, mosaics and natural stones. Kerakoll Fugalite Color is a next-generation resin that combines the performance of epoxy grout with unparalleled ease of use. Waterproof and designed for grouting and fixing tiles, mosaics and natural stone, it offers chemical resistance and long-lasting colour. Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout is available in 50 colours to match the Kerakoll Fugabella Color Tile Grout and Kerakoll Silicone Color Sealant product range. Each is supplied in 1.5kg tubs. The colour of the tub denotes the colour of the grout inside. The most popular 12 colours are stocked as standard and available immediately if showing in stock, the remaining colours are available to order but have a lead time of 4-8 weeks, unless showing in stock. The standard stocked colours are: KK2, KK4, KK12, KK66, KK69, KK71, KK76, KK79, KK86, KK89, KK107, KK110. Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout is designed to be used for water-resistant grouting of joints from 0 to 10 mm with high chemical and mechanical resistance and a high level of hardness. It can also be used for the bonding of glass mosaics. Areas of Application: Kerakoll Fugalite Color can be used with: porcelain tiles, low thickness slabs, ceramic tiles, klinker, cotto, glass and ceramic mosaic, of all types and formats, natural stone, recomposed materials, marble. Kerakoll Fugalite Color is suitable for use on flooring and walls, for internal and external use, domestic, commercial and industrial applications and street furniture subject to permanent or occasional contact with chemical substances, in environments subject to heavy traffic, swimming pools, thermal water baths and fountains, heated floors, also in areas subject to thermal shock and freezing. Directive CE MED: Grout and adhesive for ceramic tiles, used as an adhesive: – maximum density per area 1528 ± 10 g/m²; – Thickness as adhesive layer 2 ± 0.1 mm. Used as a grout: – maximum density per area 1363 ± 10 g/m²; – Thickness as sealant between tiles 3.9 ± 0.1 mm. As finishing material for all exposed interior and concealed or inacessible surfaces. Kerakoll Fugalite Color may be applied to any non-combustible (non-metallic) support having a thickness equal to or greater than 12 mm and a density of ≥ 656 kg/m³. Kerakoll Fugalite Color may be applied to any metallic support having a thickness ≥ 2.25 mm. When intended for decks the product may be applied to any metallic support, any non combustibile support an any material having low flame spread characteristics. Do not use Kerakoll Fugalite Color on porous flooring for which more specific or alternative chemical resistances are required compared with those listed in the chemical resistances table, to grout elastic expansion or fractionizing joints or on substrates that are not fully dry and subject to moisture rising. Preparation of Substrates: Using Kerakoll Fugalite Color as a grout: Before grouting joints with Kerakoll Fugalite Color, check that tiles have been laid correctly and are anchored perfectly to the substrate. Substrates must be perfectly dry. Grout joints in accordance with the recommended waiting time indicated on the relative data sheet for the adhesive used. For mortar substrates, wait at least 7 – 14 days depending on screed thickness, ambient weather conditions and on the level of absorption of the covering and the substrate. Any water or moisture rising can cause vapour pressure to accumulate, which may in turn loosen the tiles on account of the complete non-absorbency of the grout or of the tiles themselves. Joints must be free from any excess adhesive, even if already hardened. Furthermore they must be of an even depth for the whole width of the tile covering, thereby ensuring maximum chemical resistance. Any dust and loose debris must be removed from joints by carefully cleaning them with vacuum cleaner. The surface of the coating material to be grouted must be dry and free from dust or building dirt; any residual protective coatings must first be removed using specific products. Before grouting joints with Kerakoll Fugalite Color, check the cleanability of the tile covering, as porous or highly microporous surfaces may cause cleaning difficult. It is advisable to perform a preliminary test on tiles not to be laid or in a small, concealed area. In these cases we recommend treating the covering with specific protective products, being careful to avoid applying them to the joints. Using Kerakoll Fugalite Color as an adhesive: Substrates must be compact and solid, free of dust, oil and grease, dry and free from moisture rising, with no loose debris or flaky parts such as residues of cement, lime and paint coatings, which must be completely removed. The substrate must be stable, without cracks and have already completed the curing period of hygrometric shrinkage. Uneven areas must be corrected with suitable smoothing and finishing products. On screeds and renders/plasters which are highly absorbent and have dusty, flaky surfaces, it is advisable to first apply suitable primer from the Kerakoll Primer range, following the instructions provided in the technical data sheet, in order to reduce the water absorption and improve spreadability of Kerakoll Fugalite Color. Instructions for use: Preparation of Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout: Mix component B with a spreader, pour it all into the bucket of component A, making sure that none of component B is left in the tin. Mix the two components using a low-rev helicoidal agitator (≈ 400/min.) until a smooth, even coloured mixture is obtained. Respect the preset ratio of 2 : 1 of the packaging. Use a spreader to scrape the walls and bottom of the bucket of component A once component B has been poured into it, so that there are no areas of product that have not been properly mixed. Mixing by hand is not recommended. The mixture remains workable for approximately 45 min. (value calculated at 23 °C, R.H. 50%). Application as a grout: Kerakoll Fugalite Color must be applied evenly on the tile covering with a hard rubber spreader. Grout the entire surface until the joints are completely filled, working diagonally to the tiles. If grouting is to be on joints only, it is recommended that a test be carried out in advance before laying to ensure the surface can be properly cleaned. Using the spreader, remove most of the excess grout immediately smoothing it out completely on the surface of the tile. Application as an adhesive: Kerakoll Fugalite Color can be applied with a suitable toothed spreader, to be chosen according to the size and type of the tile. Using the smooth part of the spreader, apply a fine layer of product, pressing down onto the substrate in order to ensure maximum adhesion, after which the thickness can be adjusted as required by tilting the spreader at an angle. Apply the adhesive to a surface area that will allow laying of the coating material within the open time indicated. Press down using a rubber coated spreader to allow for maximum coverage of the surface. Application as a grout: Kerakoll Fugalite Color must be applied evenly on the tile covering with a hard rubber spreader. Grout the entire surface until the joints are completely filled, working diagonally to the tiles. If grouting is to be on joints only, it is recommended that a test be carried out in advance before laying to ensure the surface can be properly cleaned. Using the spreader, remove most of the excess grout immediately smoothing it out completely on the surface of the tile. Application as an adhesive: Kerakoll Fugalite Color can be applied with a suitable toothed spreader, to be chosen according to the size and type of the tile. Using the smooth part of the spreader, apply a fine layer of product, pressing down onto the substrate in order to ensure maximum adhesion, after which the thickness can be adjusted as required by tilting the spreader at an angle. Apply the adhesive to a surface area that will allow laying of the coating material within the open time indicated. Press down using a rubber coated spreader to allow for maximum coverage of the surface. Cleaning; As a grout: Begin cleaning the tilework when Kerakoll Fugalite Color is still fresh. Add Kerakoll Fuga‑Wash to the cleaning water. Recommended dosage: 1 measuring cap for every 5 litres of water. For optimal cleaning, use two trays: Use tray 1 to carry out the first cleaning pass with a cellulose sponge or abrasive felt pad, then use tray 2 to carry out the second and final cleaning pass. Change the washing water frequently so that it is always clean. Replace the sponge or felt pad if they become impregnated with product. First pass: Cleaning with cellulose sponge: clean when the grout is still fresh, using a cellulose sponge dampened with the water from tray. Use circular movements to soften the film of grout on the tiles and finish the joints. Collect up the emulsion formed on the tiles using the sponge. It is important to rinse frequently and make sure clean water is used at all times, using appropriate trays and grills with cleaning rollers (a washboy). If necessary, replace the sponge or felt cleaning pad when saturated with grout. Cleaning with abrasive felt pad for structured surfaces: for more structured surfaces, clean when the grout is still fresh, using a felt pad dampened with the water from tray. Use circular movements to soften the film of grout on the tiles and finish the joints. Collect up the emulsion formed on the tiles using the sponge. Second pass: Finishing with a cellulose sponge: finish cleaning with a cellulose sponge dampened with water from tray, working diagonally to the tiles so as not to dig into the joints. Do not walk on the damp floors for at least 12 – 24 hours, to avoid leaving dirt. Finishing with foam rubber sponge for a smoother joint: for a smooth finish, complete cleaning with a foam rubber sponge dampened with water from the tray, working diagonally to the tiles so as not to dig into the joints. Cleaning on the following day: Once the grout has dried, any traces of dirt and streaks can be removed using Kerakoll Fuga-Soap, to be diluted in accordance with the amount of grout to be removed and the curing time for Kerakoll Fugalite Color. Recommended dosage: Fuga-Soap diluted with water from 1:1 to 1:3 the following day: undiluted after 3 days. Distribute the product over the surface to be treated, using the abrasive felt pad and leaving a thin, even film of liquid. Leave Fuga-Soap to work for about 10 – 30 minutes. After this, clean the surface manually with abrasive felt pad. Collect up the detergent solution with the sponge, rubber scraper or liquid vacuum system for large surfaces. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Dry immediately with a dry cloth or liquid vacuum system, without allowing the residual water to evaporate. Repeat for highly stubborn dirt. Special cleaning: When Kerakoll Fugalite Color Epoxy Tile Grout has hardened (after at least 7 days), any residue can be removed using Kerakoll Fuga-Shock. Distribute the product diluted in water at a ratio of 1:1 to 1:3 or undiluted on the surface to be treated using the abrasive felt. Leave Fuga-Shock to act for approximately 2 – 5 minutes, then carry out the same rinsing and drying operations indicated for cleaning on the day after application. As an adhesive: Residual traces of Kerakoll Fugalite Color can be removed from tools with water before the product has hardened. Technical Data: Appearance: part A coloured paste / part B neutral paste Specific weight: part A ≈ 1.65 kg/dm³ / part B ≈ 1.52 kg/dm³ Viscosity: ≈ 110.000 mPa · s, rotor 93 RPM 10 Brookfield method Mineralogical nature of inert material: silicate – crystalline Chemical nature: epoxy resin (part A) / polyamines (part B) Grading: ≈ 63 – 250 μm Shelf life: ≈ 24 months from production in the original sealed packaging Warning: protect from frost, avoid direct exposure to sunlight and sources of heat Pack: monopack part A 1 kg / part B 0.5 kg/monopack part A 2 kg / part B 0.5 kg Mixing ratio: Part A : Part B = 2 : 1 Specific weight of the mixture: ≈ 1.57 kg/dm³ Pot life at 23 °C: ≥ 45 min. Temperature range for application: from 5 °C to 30 °C Joint width: from 0 to 10 mm Foot traffic: ≈ 24 hrs Grouting after laying: – with Kerakoll Fugalite Color on coating materials: immediate – with Kerakoll Fugalite Color on floors: as soon as foot traffic is allowed – with adhesive: see characteristics of adhesive – mortar ≈ 7 – 14 days Interval before normal use ≈ 3 days (mechanical resistance) / ≈ 7 days (chemical resist.) Coverage: – as an adhesive ≈ 2 – 4 kg/m² – as a grout see Coverage table on product datasheet Product Datasheet Colour Chart Click here to view this product on the manufacturers website.