Use and Care Manual

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DESCRIPTION
Two-part anti-acid epoxy mortar. Part A consists of a mixture of epoxy
resin, fine-grain siliceous aggregates, pigments and specific organic
additives. Component B consists of an innovative organic catalyst. The two
parts, once mixed together, form a creamy mixture with excellent
smoothness, also for no-drip vertical application. Once hardened, the
product has ultra-high performance in terms of mechanical and chemical
resistance.
ADVANTAGES
• Depending on the grain size of the siliceous aggregates, it is possible to
obtain a particularly smooth and compact grout with a high aesthetic impact
and minimum staining.
• Colour range including traditional shades that are attuned to the current
trends of the ceramic sector.
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor floor and wall applications, even in harsh
operating conditions, in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
• Product with high resistance to mechanical stress and chemical
substances and no water absorption.
• Product with ultra-low emission of volatile organic substances. Compliant
with EC1
PLUS
classes, according to the EMICODE protocol and Class A +,
pursuant to French Regulations.
• Product not subject to restrictions for road, sea, air and rail transport.
EN 13888 CLASSIFICATION
EpoxyÉlite EVO: Class RG Reactive grout sealant
EN 12004 CLASSIFICATION
EpoxyÉlite EVO is a R2T Class high-performance reactive no-drip adhesive
for interior and exterior floor and wall ceramic tiling. Its compliance with
harmonized standard EN 12004 is reported on the CPR-IT324 Declaration
of Performance, pursuant to the European Regulation for construction
products (CPR - Construction Products Regulation No.: 305/2011/EU) and
tested by a European body notified as per certification system 3.
PACKAGING
5 kg plastic bucket (A+B) - 500 kg pallet
10 kg plastic bucket (A+B) - 440 kg pallet
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Suitable for the acid-resistant installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and
mosaics with 1 to 15 mm wide joints, on indoor and outdoor floors and
walls. Suitable for applications where the surfaces are exposed to
aggressive chemical substances (see Chemical Resistance Table) such as
dairies, abattoirs, pubs, food factories in general. Suitable for applications
subject to heavy-duty operating conditions, such as swimming pools,
hammams, whirlpools, heavy-traffic floors, and tiles exposed to extreme
temperature variances. Typical applications include:
• Grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics on wooden kitchen tops;
• Bonding and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics in swimming pools,
including surfaces waterproofed with Elastocem, Coverflex or Aquamaster;
• Grouting of ceramic tiles, mosaics and natural stones installed on metal
surfaces for the construction of prefabricated bathrooms;
• Grouting of ceramic tiles, thin reinforced slabs, mosaics, natural stones or
resin agglomerates installed on heated floors;
• Grouting of glass or ceramic mosaic joints installed on structures and
templates of extruded polystyrene panels used in Turkish baths, hammams
and wellness centres;
• Grouting of ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and thin slabs, including large
slabs with or without reinforced back, installed on external façades;
• Also recommended for grouting swimming pools or pools containing
spring water.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS AND JOINT PREPARATION
Make sure that the ceramic tiles can be cleaned easily and their surface is
not absorbent. In fact, some types of tiles (e.g., polished porcelain tiles) or
natural stones feature micro-porosities and surface roughness that can
cause surface staining and make cleaning very difficult. In these cases, it is
advisable to perform a spot test and, in any case, avoid using sealants with
contrasting or very dark colours. Check that the adhesive or mortar used for
bonding the tiles is completely hardened and dry. The joints must be clean
and free from dust and any debris. Any traces of adhesive or mortar flowing
between joints and plastic spacers must be removed.
MIX RATIO
Part A: 93.7 parts by weight
Part B: 6.3 parts by weight
The two parts are pre-batched in their respective packaging.
MIX PREPARATION
Pour component B (catalyst) onto component A (paste). We recommend
pouring all the catalyst contained in the bag. Mix preferably with the help of
a drill mixer to obtain a smooth, lump-free mix. Hand mixing is not
recommended. The two parts are pre-batched in their packaging, avoiding ,
this way, all risk of mixing errors.
TILED SURFACE GROUTING
Apply the paste in the joints using a green rubber float (item 946GR),
removing any excess product. For large surfaces, it is possible to use a
single electric brush equipped with an abrasion-resistant rubber trowel. The
product’s working life and hardening time is strongly dependent on the
ambient temperature. The optimum application temperature is between
+18°C and +23°C. Under these conditions, the product is soft, easily
workable and with a working life of approximately 1 hour. It is ready for foot
traffic after 24 hours. The surface can be commissioned after 7 days at a
temperature of +23°C. At temperatures between +8°C and +12°C, the
product is highly consistent and difficult to apply. The hardening time is also
lengthened considerably. Do not add water or solvents to improve
workability. In hot weather it is advisable to apply the product to the floor as
quickly as possible so as not to shorten further the working life due to the
reaction heat in the container. In particular, this requirement applies to 10
kg packs.
CLEANING AND FINISHING
The grout work must be cleaned and finished while the product is still wet
and, in any case, in the shortest possible time.Take care not to remove
product from the joints or leave stains on the tile surface. This operation
can be performed either manually or by using a special electric single brush
with felt.
EpoxyÉlite EVO
Acid-resistant two-part epoxy mortar for the installation
and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with 1 to 15
mm joints, on indoor and outdoor floors and walls.
Product with ultra-low emission of volatile organic
substances (VOC).