Groutings "Mapei" (Mapei) for tiles: characteristics

Grouts "Mapei" are characterized by durability, durability and dirt-repellent characteristics. During operation, they do not fade, they do not deform from changes in temperature and humidity, they retain water repellent qualities and elasticity. These formulations are acid-proof epoxy two-component mixtures for decorative finishing of joints.

Positive characteristics

Grouts "Mapei" have many advantages, an undoubted advantage is the fast setting time. This prevents the formation of fungus, increasing the moisture resistance. These mixtures can be used in chemically aggressive environments, since they do not react to acids, alkalis, and also oil, which can be present in the environment. Grouts "Mapei" are well suited for carrying out both internal and external works. In buildings, high humidity can be maintained, which is why the compounds are suitable for facing the interior surfaces of industrial buildings and swimming pools. Grout can be used with all varieties of ceramic tiles, as well as fill the seams between products made of natural stone.

Why choose "Mapei"

With its help, it is possible to increase the strength characteristics of any substrate. A translucent or colored variety is used to fill the seams between the glass mosaic. In the palette you can find 32 saturated colors that are suitable for restorative and restoration work when repairing frescoes and monuments. The composition contains fillers, binders and water-repellent additives, as well as pigments, organic components and polymers.

Technology of use

Grouts "Mapei" are prepared in a ratio of 100 parts of dry composition to 21 parts of water. When buying a bucket you can find in it a pre-packaged second component, which must be added to the foundation in the first stage. The resulting composition should be mixed with a building mixer. To form a new shade, you can add pigment or an additional component when preparing. After 5 minutes, the grout is re-mixed. You should get a tight viscous substance that is viable for 45 minutes. Rubber spatula will fill the seams, and rub the mixture with a sponge. After 20 minutes, the excess is wiped off with a sponge, while filling the seams and removing excess material. After an hour, the surface must be treated in a circular motion.

Technical characteristics of grouting "Mapey ultrakolor"

This tile grout is a water-repellent waterproof mixture for professional use. It refers to an improved cement mortar, which is designed for joints of walls and floors exposed to intense impact. This includes shopping centers, restaurants, airports and bars. The mixture can be used on the floors of residential buildings of private houses and hotels. Among the ingredients contains a hydraulic binder, special polymer, pigments and organic molecules.

The grout retains a constant initial color, is homogeneous. In the texture, organic molecules are uniformly distributed, which block the work of microorganisms that cause fungus and mold. If the components are mixed properly, the result will be a composition that, after drying, does not form a void. Before finishing the surface does not need to wait a long time, the base is quickly ready for pedestrian traffic. Use the material at a temperature of +5 to +35 degrees, while mixing with dirty and salt water is unacceptable.

Mortar should start filling only waterproof and dry surfaces of the base, avoiding the formation of films on the solution. After the seams are filled, sprinkle them with a dry mortar is not recommended, which will eliminate the uneven color. If there are increased requirements for acid resistance, suitable oxide grouts should be used. Before using the mixture, it is necessary to carry out a protective surface treatment with a composition that prevents the penetration of the material into the pores.

Substrate preparation

Before you will be applied trowel for the tile, you need to wait for the complete drying of the glue, with which the tiling was laid. Seams should be cleaned of dirt and released to a depth of 2/3 of the thickness of the product. If the glue or mortar gets into the seams when laying the tiles, then it must be removed before the setting time. If there is a facing tile with high absorbency, the surface must first be moistened with clean water using a sponge.

Readiness of the surface for operation

Grout "Mapee Ultrakolor" dries up three hours after application. After the expiration of this time, a person can walk on the floor, full operation is permissible after 24 hours. If you led the lining of pools or reservoirs for water, then they can be filled in two days after grouting.

Characteristics of the Ultracolor Plus

Grout "Mapei", the price of which will vary depending on the volume, is consumed in an amount of 0.2 kg per 1 m ² . This figure can increase to 5.1 kg per 1 m ² . The runaway is great because of different conditions. The final consumption rate will depend on the variety of seams, their dimensions, and also the absorbency of the surface. For 5 kg package you have to pay 485 rubles. Grout joints "Mapei" can be applied to marble, terracotta, granite, tile and stone surfaces. This fast-hardening, fungicidal, hydrophobic composition exhibits elasticity, weather resistance and resistance to ultraviolet rays during operation. The mixture contains high-quality cement, fine fraction aggregates, pigments, special additives and synthetic resins.

The material is characterized by low water absorption and prevention of fungal formation. The Mapei grout has some limitations to use. Do not add cement, fillers and other products to it, as well as water after the mixture begins to set. Use only clean water for cooking. If it is salted, stiff or dirty, this can cause the formation of salt spots. Do not immerse in grout with high residual moisture of the substrate or glue layer. That is why the cement-sand mortar should be rubbed only after 10 days, when the humidity level drops to 2 percent or less.

Advice of a specialist

Grout Mapei should not be used in the absence of waterproofing of the lining, in this case, a capillary rise in humidity may occur. If the material has a microporous surface, this can lead to difficulty in cleaning the substrate after using the grout. In such cases, it is recommended to carry out a trial application of the formulation, and if necessary, the material is protected. You can use this grout in those rooms where the "frost / thaw" cycles are frequent, and the composition will be characterized by durability.

It is self-recommended to calculate the flow using the formula (A + B) / (A x B) x C x D x 1.6 = kg / m². In it, A is the length of the tile used, B is the width, while C is the thickness of the tile. Letter D indicates the width of the seam.