SikaCeram® CleanGrout
SikaCeram® CleanGrout is a cementitious setting, floor /wall tile grout powder for use in joints from 1–8 mm in width. Additives contained in the powder provide protection against mould, bacterial and fungal growth while maintaining a colour stable, abrasion resistant, water repellent durable finish. For indoor and outdoor use.
- Floor and wall application
- Water-repellent
- Abrasion resistant
- High degree of hardness
- UV resistant
- Frost proof
- Contains mould protection
Usage
Grouting the following tile types:- Ceramic
- Earthenware
- Glass mosaic
- Marble and other natural stones
- Grès porcelain
- Swimming pools
- Heated floors
- Commercial / Industrial / Residential environments
- Facades
Advantages
- Floor and wall application
- Water-repellent
- Abrasion resistant
- High degree of hardness
- UV resistant
- Frost proof
- Contains mould protection
Packaging
5 kg and 2 kg bags. Refer to current price list for packaging variations.
Colour
Colours:
| White | Light Grey | Grey | Beige |
Product Details
Chemical Base
Polymer modified, portland cement based, with selected fine silica/quartz sand, water retainers and other special additives.
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production.
Storage Conditions
Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.
Maximum Grain Size
Dmax: 0,30 mm
Product Declaration
| CG2WA | (EN 13888) |
Water Absorption
| After 30 min | ≤ 1 g |
| After 240 min | ≤ 3 g |
Abrasion Resistance
≤ 1000 mm3 | ( EN 12808-2) |
Compressive Strength
| After dry storage | ≥ 20 N/mm2 |
Tensile Strength in Flexure
| After dry storage | ≥ 4 N/mm2 |
Shrinkage
| ≤ 3 mm/m | (EN 12808-4) |
Microbiological Resistance
| Bacteria survival | 0 % |
| Colonization | No growth |
Application
Mixing Ratio
| 5 kg bag | ~1,3 litres of water | (26 % ± 1 %) |
| 2 kg bag | ~0,5 litres of water | (26 % ± 1 %) |
Fresh mortar density
~2,05 kg/l
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Pot Life
~2 hours
Waiting Time
| Before grouting on floor tiles laid with: | Waiting time |
| Normal-setting adhesive | 24–36 hours |
| Fast-setting adhesive | 4–6 hours |
| Thick-bed (traditional) adhesive | 8–10 days |
| Before grouting on wall tiles laid with: | |
| Normal-setting adhesive | 4–6 hours |
| Fast-setting adhesive | 2 hours |
Above times are indicative. Always consult the appropriate tile adhesive Product Data Sheet.
Applied Product Ready for Use
| Use | Waiting time |
| Walkability | 24–36 hours |
| Full traffic | ~14 days |
| Water immersion | ~21 days |
Consumption
The consumption is dependent on the size of the tiles, joint width and depth.
As a guide, consumption is indicated in following table and is expressed in g/m2.
| Tile Size | Joint Width | |||
| Centimetres | 2 mm | 3 mm | 5 mm | 8 mm |
| Glass mosaic 2 × 2 × 0,4 | 1300 | - | - | - |
| 5 × 5 × 0,4 | 450 | |||
| 10 × 10 × 0,6 | 350 | 500 | 840 | 1350 |
| 15 × 15 × 0,9 | 350 | 500 | 840 | 1350 |
| 20 × 20 × 0,9 | 250 | 380 | 630 | 1000 |
| 30 × 30 × 1 | 190 | 280 | 470 | 750 |
| 30 × 60 × 1 | 140 | 210 | 350 | 560 |
| 50 × 50 × 1 | 110 | 170 | 280 | 450 |
| 60 × 120 × 1,1 | 80 | 110 | 200 | 310 |
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.
Consumption can be also calculated with the following formula:
Consumption (g/m2) = A × B × [(C + D)/(C × D)] × 140.
| A = Gap width (mm) B = Tile height (mm) | C = Tile length (cm) D = Tile width (cm) |
MIXING
Pour the recommended amount of clean cold water into a suitable, clean mixing container.
Slowly add SikaCeram® CleanGrout powder to the water while mixing using a low speed (~500 rpm) drill mixer. Then mix thoroughly until the material is fully mixed and lump free. Avoid entraining air into the mix by over mixing.
Allow the product to stand for 2–3 minutes before remixing for 30 seconds.
The finished mix has a creamy consistency, uniformly coloured and is easy to apply and spread.
For areas requiring only small quantities, these can be mixed by hand. Measure the water : powder ratio carefully as small differences in the mix ratio can result in colour shade variations.
For high-performance and demanding applications, such as heavily-trafficked floors, exposed facades, swimming pools or for additional flexibility, the water can be replaced with a solution of SikaCeram® LatexGrout (Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet)
APPLICATION
Before grouting check adhesive has fully set.
SikaCeram® CleanGrout is applied using an appropriate tool such as a grout spreader, squeegee or grouting float/trowel.
Completely fill and compact the joints uniformly.
If required, finish grout with a grout finishing tool while grout is wet.
Using the same spreader/ float, remove excess grout from the tile surfaces moving the tool diagonally across the joints.
When the grout is touch dry. Use a damp sponge or sponge float to clean the tile surfaces. Clean sponge regularly with clean water.
When grout has set hard enough in the joint (finger nail hard). Polish the tile surfaces by wiping with a clean, soft dry cloth.
If SikaCeram® LatexGrout has been used instead of water in the grout mix, polish the tile surfaces immediately after the initial cleaning with a damp sponge.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with water after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically