About this product
A two-part, high-strength epoxy adhesive and grout for interior and exterior use, available in a range of colours.
- For grouting tiles where chemical resistance and/or complete impermeability are required: hospitals, laboratories, laundries, kitchens, dairies, abattoirs, breweries, distilleries, refrigerated rooms, toilets, bathrooms, swimming pools, car wash bays etc.
- For fixing tiles where very high bond strength, toughness and flexibility are required
Features and Benefits
- Manufactured under BSI Quality Assurance Scheme ISO 9001
- Resistant to chemicals
- Impermeable to liquids and easy to sterilise, clean and maintain
- Flexible
- High bond strength
- Long working time
- Easy to use
- Available colours:
grey
white
beige, charcoal & ivory available to bulk order only
Preparation
For fixing
All surfaces must be rigid, dry, clean and sound. Wire-brush the surface and then wash down with water and allow to dry. Any voids or defects must be repaired beforehand and allowed to fully set.
For grouting
The tile adhesive must be fully dry/cured. For swimming pools, leave at least 3 days before grouting. Joints must be clean and dry. Ensure that no loose debris, cement or adhesive residue remains.
Caution
Some unglazed, or textured/matt glazed tiles are prone to surface staining. If in doubt, test on a spare tile first. Epoxy resins are very difficult to remove once cured. It is essential that any excess product is removed before it hardens. Epoxy resin can tend to yellow slightly in high UV light conditions or at high temperature.
Mixing
Add all of the hardener component (in the lid) to the resin component (in the base). Thoroughly mix the two components together until a uniform colour and consistency is achieved. Mixing with a slow speed (100 rpm) mechanical mixer is recommended. Do not part mix and do not add water.
Application
Do not use where the temperature is below, or likely to fall below, 10°C during application and curing.
Fixing
Apply the adhesive onto the substrate using a suitable notched trowel, covering up to 1m2 at a time (or no more than can be tiled within 20 minutes. Bed the tiles firmly into the adhesive using a twisting/sliding action. It is good practice to occasionally remove a tile to ensure that a solid bed of adhesive is being achieved. Leave for a least 24 hours before grouting, longer may be required at lower temperatures.
Grouting
Work the grout into the joints with a hard rubber float. Only grout a small area at a time and ensure that the joints are firmly filled and free of voids.
Wipe off any excess grout immediately with the float, working diagonally to prevent dragging grout from the joints. Particular care is required if the joints are wide.
Use a damp emulsifying pad to clean the face of the tiles and emulsify the grout surface before the grout starts to set. Wipe clean with a damp sponge. Failure to correctly finish the grout will give a rough surface, which will be difficult to clean. Finally, clean the tiles surface with water after 12 - 24 hours.
Allowance for movement
Flexible joints should be incorporated to allow for slight movements due to changes in temperature, humidity etc. as indicated by BS5385:
a) where the tiling meets other materials (e.g. floor perimeters)
b) along all internal corners - vertically and horizontally
c) over existing movement joints or changes in background material
d) dividing large tiled areas into bays (every 3 - 4.5 m on walls, 8 - 10 m on floors)
Storage and Shelf life
When stored airtight in a cool, dry place at temperatures above 5°C and protected from frost, shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture.
Health and Safety
Contains epoxy constituents.
Technical services
Weber's Customer Services Department has a team of experienced advisors available to provide on-site advice both at the specification stage and during application. Detailed specifications can be provided for specific projects or more general works. Site visits and on-site demonstrations can be arranged on request.
Technical helpline
Tel: (01525) 722110
Fax: (01525) 718988
