Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Tile Grout

Description

Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Tile Grout is a two-component, epoxy resin-based decorative grout, with glass micro-spheres and other special components. It has an excellent resistance to acids, easy workability and is very easy to clean.

Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design is ideal for grouting ceramic tiles, glass mosaics and stone materials with grout joints measuring from 1 to 15 mm wide. It can also be used as an adhesive.

Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design has a bacteriostatic agent, preventing from the proliferation of bacteria and the formation of mould on the surfaces of grouts, making tiled surfaces hygienic and safe, thanks to the innovative BioBlock technology developed as a result of MAPEI research.

Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Tile Grout may be mixed with up to 6% by weight of Mapei MapeGlitter, which is a metallised coloured glitter, to create aesthetic effects. Percentage depends on the aesthetic effect and workability desired. Mapei MapeGlitter is available in 23 different colours. Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design may also be mixed with Mapei Mapecolor Metallic Glitter, which is available in pre-dosed sachets (90 g, equal to 3% by weight of a 3kg drum of Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design), this glitter is a powder pigment based on very high-quality pearlescent mica, which is used to create a metallic effect. Mapecolor Metallic is designed for use only with 700 Translucent Easy Design, combining with other colours may produce unusual results.

Coverage:
Use the grout calculator below to estimate how much grout you will need for your application.

Colours:
Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design is available in 40 colours, plus a translucent option: 100 White, 103 Moon White, 110 Manhattan, 111 Silver Grey, 112 Medium Grey, 113 Cement Grey, 114 Anthracite, 119 London Grey, 120 Black, 123 Ancient White, 125 Castle Grey, 127 Arctic Grey, 130 Jasmine, 131 Vanilla, 132 Beige, 133 Sand, 134 Silk, 135 Golden Dust, 136 Mud, 137 Caribbean, 138 Almond, 141 Caramel, 142 Brown, 143 Terracotta, 144 Chocolate, 145 Terra Di Siena, 149 Volcano Sand, 150 Yellow, 152 Liquorice, 163 Light Lilac, 167 Avio, 168 Cerulean, 169 Steel Blue, 172 Space Blue, 174 Tornado, 176 Green-Grey, 177 Sage, 187 Linen, 188 Biscuit, 189 Spelt, and 700 Translucent.

When applied correctly, Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design produces joints with the following characteristics:

• Excellent mechanical strength and resistance to chemicals, therefore excellent durability;
• Smooth and compact surface finish which is non-absorbent and easy to clean; it guarantees a high level of hygiene, where a high protection from the formation and proliferation of micro-organisms (such as fungus and mould) is required;
• Excellent workability, much better than traditional epoxy mortars thanks to its creamy consistency, which guarantees faster application times and makes it easier to clean from surfaces, with less waste and easier to obtain a good finish;
• No shrinkage and no cracks;
• Uniform colours, resistant to UV rays and atmospheric agents;
• Excellent bond;
• Certified according to ISO 22196:2011 as a grouting mortar protected against the formation and proliferation of microorganisms.

Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Tile Grout is designed to be used for decorative grouting of internal and external tiled floors and walls, and is also suitable for an acid-resistant bond to all substrates normally used in the building industry. Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design allows you to create floors, walls, worktops etc. in compliance with the HACCP system and the requirements of EC Regulation No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Some application examples of Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Tile Grout:

• Installing and grouting decorative coverings in environments with an high aesthetic value (e.g. showrooms, commercial environments, etc.).
• Installing and grouting floors and walls in showers and bathrooms. Suitable on fibreglass and PVC substrates.
• Installing and grouting floors and walls in thermal facilities, Turkish baths, etc.
• Installing and grouting swimming pools.
• Repairing existing degraded grouts by removing all loose areas and to a minimum uniform depth of 3 mm.

Application Method:

• Preparation of the joints:
  The joints must be clean, free from dust and empty down to at least 2/3 of the thickness of the tiles. Any adhesive or mortar which has seeped into the joints while laying the tiles must be removed while still fresh.
  Before grouting, make sure the installation mortar or adhesive has set and that most of the moisture has evaporated. Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design is not harmed by damp from the substrate, but the joints must not be wet when grouting.
• Preparation of the mix:
  Pour the hardener (component B) into the container of component A and mix well until a smooth paste is obtained. We recommend using a low-speed electric mixer to guarantee perfect blending, and to avoid overheating of the mix which would reduce working times.
  Where required, add Mapei MapeGlitter or Mapei Mapecolor Metallic to Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design once the blend has been mixed, at a variable ratio depending on the aesthetic effect desired, within the limits described above (up to 6% for MapeGlitter, 3% for Mapecolor Metallic so that the workability of the grout/mortar is not affected). Given that Mapecolor Metallic is extremely fine and volatile, it is recommended to use and mix the product indoors, in an area protected from draughts. Interior use may cause the product dispersion in the environment and its deposit on the surfaces.
  Add Mapecolor Metallic after mixing the two components of Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design together (A+B). Create a hole in the paste obtained and pour Mapecolor Metallic in it; cover it and manually mix to properly blend the powder pigment. Then mix with a low-speed mixer to avoid the possible product dispersion in the environment. Use the mix within 45 minutes of preparation.
• Application:
  Spread Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design with a special Mapei grout float (or Kerakoll Rubber Grout Float), making sure that the joints are filled right down to the bottom. Remove excess material by passing the edge of the same trowel diagonally over the tile joints.
• Finish:
  After grouting with Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design, floor and wall coverings must be cleaned while the grout is still “fresh”. Wet the grouted surface and emulsify with an abrasive pad for cleaning joints (such as Scotch-Brite® or Kerakoll Cleaning Pad). Take care not to drag grout from the joint. Tiles/mosaics may also be cleaned with the same pad, but it must be more saturated with water. Any liquid which remains on the surface may be removed with a hard, cellulose sponge (such as a Mapei sponge or Kerakoll Cellulose Sponge). Replace the sponge when it is coated with too much resin, and also when finishing off the grouted joints.
  After the finishing operation, it is very important that no traces of Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design remain on the surface of the tiles. Once hardened, it is very difficult to remove. Therefore, rinse the sponge often with clean water during cleaning. With very large floor surfaces, finishing may be carried out by wetting the surface and using a single-head rotary machine with special abrasive felt disks such as Scotch-Brite®. Residual liquid may be drawn off using a rubber rake.
• Mapei Ultracare Kerapoxy Cleaner for epoxy grout (special cleaning solution for epoxy grout) may also be used for the final cleaning cycle and may also be used to remove thin residues of grout up to several hours after application. In this case, the product must be left to react for longer (at least 15-20 minutes). The efficiency of Mapei Ultracare Kerapoxy Cleaner depends on the amount of residual resin and the amount of time gone by after application. Cleaning must be carried out while still “fresh” as described above.
• For residues that have cured on the surface over time or if residues persist then use Mapei UltraCare Epoxy Off Gel, special high viscosity cleaner to remove epoxy residues.

Ready for use:
At +20°C, floors are ready to accept light foot traffic after 24 hours. Floors are fully ready for use after 4 days. Surfaces can also withstand chemical attack after 10 days.

Technical Data:
Consistency: Component A: creamy paste – Component B: gel
Colour: available in 31 different colours and translucent
Density (g/cm³): 1.67 (Component A) 1.05 (Component B)
Dry solids content (%): 100 100
Brookfield viscosity (mPa·s) 1000,000 (Component A) 370,000 (Component B)
EMICODE (as a grout): EC1 Plus – very low emission
Mix ratio: component A : component B = 9 : 1
Consistency of mix: creamy paste
Density of mix (kg/m³): 1,550
Pot life of mix: 45 minutes
Application temperature range: from +12°C to +30°C
Open time (as an adhesive): 40 minutes
Adjustability time (as an adhesive): 60 minutes
Set to light foot traffic: 24 hours
Ready for use: 4 days (10 days for basins and swimming pools)

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