Use and Care Manual

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MANUAL METHOD
First sprinkle clean water over the grouted surface. Perform an initial
cleaning with a trowel equipped with a damp white felt (item 109 GBNC) to
remove excess product, making circular movements clockwise and
anticlockwise, in order to perfectly seal the sides of the tiles and to remove
any excess sealant from the tile surface. Complete a second cleaning cycle
with a sweepex sponge (item 128G0001) for smooth and gap-free grout,
completely removing the product from the tiles, making sure that you do not
remove any grout from the joints, and drying any excess water. For easier
cleaning operation, we recommend using two bucketfuls of water, one for
rinsing felt and sponge and to collect any dirty water, and the other to use
clean water for the final surface cleaning.
When felt and sponge are impregnated with resin and can no longer be
used, they must be replaced.
Any product residue left behind on the surface of ceramics can be removed
using Litonet and Litonet Gel detergents after about 24 hours and in any
case once the grout has hardened.
METHOD WITH SINGLE BRUSH
After removing any excess grout from the surface, sprinkle plenty of clean
water over the grouted surface. Then start cleaning with the single brush
equipped with felt. Remove and collect the water-sealant emulsion from the
floor with a rubber rake. Replace the felt disc when it is fully impregnated
with product.
USE AS ADHESIVE
Apply the paste onto the substrate using a notched trowel with suitably
sized teeth and lay the tiles exerting strong pressure. In the case of floors
subject to heavy traffic or swimming pools, apply the tiles with the back-
buttering method, in order not to leave gaps between substrate and tile.
WARNINGS
● Preferably apply the product at temperatures between +18°C and +23°C.
● Do not apply the product under high humidity conditions, in order to
prevent superficial carbonatation phenomena.
● Avoid contact of dust or polluting materials from concomitant processes
with grout that has not yet hardened.
● Quickly remove excess product from the tile surface because once
hardened, it will have to be removed mechanically, seriously jeopardising
the final result.
● The product cannot be used for grouting Tuscan terracotta.
● 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.
● The product must not be used for grouting tanks containing aggressive
substances with which only occasional contact is permitted (see Chemical
Resistance Table).
● Do not mix the product with water or solvents.
● Do not use the product for applications not stated in this technical sheet.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Consult the product safety data sheets, available on request.
PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
The acid-resistant installation and grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics
with 1 to 15 mm wide joints must be carried out with a two-part coloured
epoxy RG class mortar, pursuant to EN 13888 and R2T class, according to
standard EN 12004 EpoxyÉlite EVO, produced by Litokol S.p.A.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
Appearance
Component A: thick paste
Component B: liquid
Colours
100 Bianco Assoluto
110 Grigio Perla
125 Grigio Cemento
140 Nero Grafite
205 Travertino
210 Greige
225 Tabacco
230 Cacao
Classification according to
EN 13888
RG - reactive grout sealant
Classification as per EN 12004
R2T - Improved high-performance reactive no-drip adhesive
Customs code
35069190
Shelf life
24 months, in original packaging. Avoid freezing.