Two-component epoxy grout LITOCHROM STARLIKE. Epoxy grout Litokol Litochrom Starlike Epoxy grout litochrom starlike colors

Scope of application of Litochrom Starlike:

Epoxy grout litochrom starlike used for laying and acid-resistant grouting of ceramic tiles and mosaics with a joint width from 2 to 10 mm.

• For interior and exterior use;
• for laying mosaics (glass, ceramic, metal, wood) and grouting between tile joints when tiling walls and floors with mosaics in bathrooms, showers, swimming pools;
• for grouting tile joints during cladding ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, natural stone, agglomerate walls and floors in bathrooms, showers, swimming pools;
• for implementation design solutions during production kitchen countertops, mosaic panels, interior elements, etc.

The main characteristics of Litochrom Starlike grout are:

• increased mechanical stability;
• excellent chemical resistance;
• complete absence of cracks or cavities after hardening;
• use Litonet to remove grout residues;
• exclusive colors with metallic effect;
• litochrom starlike is characterized by color consistency on all types of tiles.

Litokol Starlike instructions.

Preparing the base.

Make sure that the adhesive or mortar used to lay the tiles is completely cured and dry. The seams must be cleaned of dust and cleared at least 2/3 of the tile thickness. Traces of glue or mortar remaining in the seams must be removed.

Preparation of the solution.

Pour component B (hardener) into component A (paste). It is recommended to pour in all the hardener, scraping the edges and bottom of the container with a steel spatula. Mix the mixture thoroughly with an electric drill with a special attachment until a homogeneous mass without lumps is obtained. It is not recommended to mix the glue by hand. Components A and B Litochrom Starlike (Litochrome Starlike) are packaged in the required quantities, which eliminates any mistakes when mixing.

Cleaning.

Cleaning the tiled surface after grouting must be done as early as possible, before LITOCHROM STARLIKE has dried, making sure that the composition is not washed out of the joints and without leaving streaks on the surface. Cleaning can be done as follows: manually, and a special electric monobrush with a felt attachment.

Manual method.

Moisten the treated surface clean water. Carry out preliminary cleaning with a spatula fitted with a white felt attachment. Perform circular movements clockwise and counterclockwise, while rubbing the edges of the seams and at the same time removing excess grout from the tiled surface. Then wipe the surface again with a hard cellulose sponge until smooth surface seams, completely removing the grout from the surface of the tile, without washing it out of the seams and removing remaining water. Felt and sponge are replaced as they become dirty.

Cleaning with a monobrush.

After removing excess, moisten the surface generously with clean water and clean with an electric monobrush with a felt nozzle. Change the felt disc whenever it gets dirty.

• Application at temperature environment from +12 to +30 ºС.
• At temperatures from +8 to +12 ºС it becomes viscous and difficult to apply. In this case, the drying time increases significantly.
• Remove excess from the surface in a timely manner, since after drying it can only be removed mechanically.
• Do not use on Cotto Toscana tiles.
• As the ambient temperature increases, the setting time decreases.
• Cannot be used for grouting joints in tanks with chemicals and compounds with which contact is permissible for a short time(see chemical resistance table at the end of the catalog).
• Do not use for surface treatment exposed to oleic acids.
• Do not add solvent or water.
• Do not use for purposes not provided for in this technical description.

Attention!

Component A: Causes irritation to eyes and skin. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately with running water and consult a doctor. In case of contact with skin, wash off immediately big amount water and soap. When working, wear gloves and protect your eyes/face.
Component B: corrosive. Poisonous if swallowed. Causes burns. Avoid contact with skin as it may cause irritation. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately with running water and consult a doctor. In case of contact with skin, wash off immediately with plenty of soap and water. When working, wear gloves and protect your eyes/face.

Litochrom Starlike consumption

Specifications:

Installation of tile cladding – universal method finishing of walls and floors. But in order for the lined surface to look beautiful and be practical to use, it is necessary to grout the joints.

Choosing a colored grout for tiles is a responsible task; not only does it depend on appearance cladding, but also its durability. Colored grout for joints adds integrity ceramic coating and prevents moisture from penetrating under the tile finish. If the tile seams are not rubbed down, dust and dirt accumulate in them, and mold and mildew appear.

The color of the grout is usually selected as close as possible to the shade of the tile or stone to give the cladding one-piece type. For dark tiles, choose a grout that is a shade darker, and for light tiles, a shade lighter.

But you can use an unusual one design technique– choose a contrasting filler color for the joints. For example, buy white grout for black facing material and vice versa. However, if the bathroom, kitchen or other room is decorated in the same color scheme, then you should not choose a contrasting grout.

Pick up colored grout It’s best to take a piece of tile with you to the store. If the same room combines tiles of dark and light shades, then it is better to choose light grout for small rooms and dark filler for spacious rooms.

A universal option is grouting in white shades. This grout composition can be used if you are in doubt about the choice of color.

Types of colored grout for tile joints

The Litokol company produces grouts for tile joints in various colors and compositions. The manufacturer's assortment includes three types grout mixtures:

• cement;
• epoxy;
• polyurethane.

Dry cement grouts LITOCHROM are the most popular grouting compounds. They are affordable and easy to use. In addition to cement, their composition includes colored pigment and modifying additives, which give the grout water-repellent qualities, elasticity and other properties. Cement grouting compounds come in two types - for grouting narrow joints 1-6 mm wide and for wide seams 3-15 mm wide.

LITOCHROM STARLIKE epoxy colored grouts are more expensive and more difficult to use than cement grouts. However, they are highly resistant to moisture and chemically aggressive environments, are durable and do not allow the appearance of mold and mildew. Therefore, epoxy grouting compounds are indispensable when lining pool bowls, saunas, kitchen aprons and countertops, as well as production facilities.

Polyurethane grouting compounds STARLIKE MONOMIX are one-component building mixtures new generation, ready for use. They are highly elastic and allow for waterproof grouting. They are used for finishing heated floors and cladding foundations subject to vibration and deformation loads.

Grout colors from Litokol

Palette of shades cement grout LITOCHROM has about 40 colors. This allows you to choose a grout mixture for any color design interior

The color range of LITOCHROM STARLIKE epoxy grouting compounds is much richer than cement mixtures. To obtain unusual visual effects, the manufacturer suggests adding various components to the base: metallic glitter, pearlescent powder, photoluminescent mixture and other additives.

The LITOCHROM STARLIKE line includes three collections of grouting compounds

• Classic – warm natural shades;
• Glamor – bright creative color solutions;
• Metallic – stunning shimmer of metallic shine.

The total number of color options for LITOCHROM STARLIKE is more than 100. There is also a transparent epoxy grout with a chameleon effect for glass mosaic. Using grouts with visual effects, you can advantageously highlight the beauty of tiles, porcelain tiles or mosaics, creating an exclusive interior.

STARLIKE MONOMIX polyurethane-based grouts are diverse color solutions. The color scheme includes a variety of light and dark, cold and warm natural shades.

Epoxy grout Litochrom Starlike (Litochrome Starlike) is ideal for filling joints in translucent and transparent mosaics, tiles of various sizes from any materials. Litokol Starlike has increased adhesion to most building materials, and has increased strength, for this reason, it can be used as tile adhesive for mosaic tiles made of glass, natural and artificial stone, porcelain and earthenware.

Litokol Starlike grout is not susceptible to contamination and the growth of fungi and microbes, and is characterized by increased resistance to chemical solutions Thanks to this, it can be used in laboratories, hospitals, and chemical production. It is characterized by increased resistance to mechanical wear and will last a long time without significantly reducing the quality of the surface.

It can be used when laying tiles on heated floors; to do this, you must turn off the heating at least two days before starting to fill the joints, and you must wait until the tiles have completely cooled.

The translucent structure of epoxy grout gives a wonderful optical effect, and when using special additives, you can achieve a stunning effect, create the appearance of a metallized surface, and add elegance and individuality.
The grout comes in a plastic bucket containing both components. Component A is a hardener, component B epoxy resin tinted in the desired color. Mixing the two-component Litochrom Starlike grout is done in the same bucket, using a low-speed drill with a mixer attachment.

Properties of Starlike grout.
Increased chemical and physical resistance.
Zero level of moisture absorption.
Resistant to stains, microbial growth and mold.
Increased resistance to ultraviolet radiation, does not fade or change color.
Translucent structure.
Easy to clean and restore.
Can be used as an adhesive.
Suitable for underfloor heating systems.

Technical specifications:
Packaging: 2.5 and 5 kg buckets
Readiness for foot traffic - no earlier than 24 hours after filling the joints.
Operating air temperature - from 12 to 30 degrees.
Open operating time - depends on the temperature of the air and the base, at 25 degrees, no more than 1 hour.

Attention! See instructions for use below.

Available colors:

III group

All colors are divided into 3 collections:

Classic Collection versatile neutral tones	Glamor Collection bright and rich colors	Metallic Collection shades with the shine of the most precious metals

Instructions for using epoxy grout Litochrom Starlike (Litochrome Starlike)

The grout is supplied in the form of component kits A and B in the required proportions; to prepare epoxy grout, they must be mixed with a mixer until a paste-like consistency is obtained without lumps or dry areas.

	Fill the seams with the resulting mixture using a special spatula with a replaceable rubber nozzle, making diagonal movements relative to the seams.
	Remove excess grout using the same putty knife.
	Cleaning and finishing surface is produced while the product is still “fresh”. It is necessary to moisten the treated surface with clean water.
	Primary cleaning is done using a grater with a fiber fiber attachment, pre-moistened with water.
	Possible stains or residues of the epoxy composition (plaque due to transparent film, typical of catalyzed compounds) can be removed from the tile surface within 24 hours using cleaning compounds or.
	Apply LITONET or LITONET GEL to the surface. Leave for 15-30 minutes.
	Wipe the surface with a grater fitted with a fiberglass attachment.
	Rinse the surface with clean water.

Litokol has 5 types of epoxy grout:

Chameleon effect in the C.350 Crystal

Specifications

Specifications EPOXYSTUK X90 Technical Specifications LITOCHROM STARLIKE Technical Specifications STARLIKE characteristics C.350 CRYSTAL Chemical resistance table

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Flow calculator

Use this calculator to find out the average consumption of epoxy grout from Litokol. It is recommended to add a margin of 10% when calculating.

When using 15x15 glass mosaic 4 mm thick with 2 mm seams, the Starlike consumption was approximately 1.6 kg per square meter.

Table of consumption of grout mixtures Litokol Consumption of EPOXYSTUK X90

Using grout

Branded tools from Litokol

• Combined cellulose sponge. It costs about 500-600 rubles. You can replace it with ordinary foam rubber, but it quickly becomes unusable. The sponge forms seams better and faster, and is enough for about 20-30 squares of tiles.
• Skipper. This is a special bucket with rollers for squeezing. Convenient if you constantly work with epoxy grout.
• Grater with replaceable cellulose attachment. Also used to clean up residues.

Mixing the mixture

The mixture is sold undiluted; to start working, you need to mix 2 components. Component A is an epoxy resin with the addition of quartz sand, dye and plasticizer. Component B is a hardener.

After mixing the two components, you have no more than 60 minutes to use the mixture. There are certain difficulties associated with this. Initially, the components are packaged in certain proportions, and they must be followed. But it is unrealistic to use a full package alone in an hour, so you will need to manually divide the package into parts using an eye meter or scale.

Eg:

• Components A and B in Epoxystuk X90 are mixed in a ratio of 100 to 7.2 by weight.
• In Starlike C.350 Crystal – 100 to 8 by weight.
• There are no proportions in the instructions for Litochrom Starlike on the official website, but empirically The figure was set at 14 parts of filler to 1 part of hardener by weight (almost the same 100 to 7.2).

Mix 2 components

I used Litochrom Starlike grout, so what follows will be mainly about working with it. In terms of grain size, Litochrom turned out to be larger than its competitor -. But it is convenient to use and wipes off easier. In practice, this graininess does not interfere with washing the seams.

Filling and shaping the seam

Seam filling

Plaque removal

The next day you need to remove the epoxy coating using Litonet. It is not cheap, but it is a concentrate, so it will last a long time.

Apply the product to the surface

• Spray the surface with the product, wait according to the instructions and clean. There will be a lot of foam; it is most convenient to remove it with a self-squeezing mop or a washing vacuum cleaner.
• Using a “hairy” dishcloth (or a special cellulose sponge), remove the remaining grains of sand and plaque.
• Glossy tiles are easy to clean, so the product can be diluted with water 1 to 4. For matte surfaces, it is better to work with a concentrated solution or dilute it in small proportions (1 to 1).
• After cleaning, let the surface dry and check for gaps where plaque remains. If you paid little attention to washing with water, or you use clinker, clay tiles, terracotta, you may even need 2-3 passes. If you use relief decors, it is better to seal them in advance to save yourself some work.

Litostrip gel is used to remove plaque 24 hours or more after applying grout.

Let's sum it up

The tile is ready

It is more difficult to work with epoxy grout: the surface must be dry and clean, it is more difficult to clean off plaque, it is difficult to form internal corners one day, you need to rinse it with plenty of water. Because of high price, the strength of the seams and the labor intensity of the work, this grout does not give any room for error.

But on the customer’s side, the advantages of using such a mixture are obvious: the seams are easier to clean and dirt will not collect in them, they will not change color when wet, you can clean them with any chemicals. means. Externally, the seams will look like plastic with sand; many people do not like such a rough surface.