FAQ

STARLIKE® Grout utilizes a non-staining filler powder, a ceramically coated colored quartz that will typically not pigment
stain a porous surface tile. (except Jewels and Metallics) The advanced Epoxy resin is completely transparent and it will not
stain most porous tile material such as quarry tile, unglazed ceramics, polished porcelain, many marbles and stone, and
other porous surface tiling material. Many other competitors and cement grouts utilize color pigments which may stain
these types of porous tile. STARLIKE® Grout will not stain, even with black or other strong grout colors. In some cases, if
the porosity of these materials is high, the coated color quartz will remain entrapped in those large pores causing a
permanent visible spot or highlight effect. Conduct a small test area in an inconspicuous place to determine results before
grouting the entire room.
In most cases grouting low porosity stones and porous materials, the effect of grouting will spread the transparent resin of
the STARLIKE® Grout on the entire surface providing a permanent layer and sealing automatically the surface. IF in doubt
call for technical assistance and test in a small area first.
How is STARLIKE
®
Grout different from competitor products?
STARLIKE
®
Grout has similar performance characteristics to other competitor’s products. It meets the critical areas of ANSI
A118.3 performance requirements. The major differences are in performances, application and workability. STARLIKE®
Grout is installed with techniques similar to what is used for a cement grout, while competitor’s grouts require different
procedures for installation and particularly for cleaning.
FAQ: ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Safe for the Environment
VOC is Zero
Only irritant, not the typical Corrosive chemistries used today by all the others
Safe for the installer
FAQ: INSTALLATION
What are the preliminary checks and preparation of the joints before grouting with STARLIKE® Grout?
Make sure that the adhesive used for bonding the tiles or mosaics is completely dry and hardened. The joints must be
completely DRY, CLEAN, FREE OF DUST and EMPTY for the entire thickness of the mosaic tile to ensure the adhesive will not
show on the finished grouted surface. Please ASSURE there is NO WATER or residual high HUMIDITY in the joints prior to grouting.
The presence of WATER or HIGH HUMIDITY may produce unexpected results including the formation of Efflorescence or Calcium
Deposits once hardened, that can be impossible to remove.
What are the workability features that make STARLIKE
®
Grout easy to use?
STARLIKE
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Grout provides a number of features to help make the installer's job easier than with all other epoxy grouts and
even easier than cement-based grouts.