Litokol Starlike Crystal EVO (Translucent) Epoxy Grout

Description

You are going to need a WHITE sponge-scourer to clean off this product.
Tick the box above to add one to your order.

Comparing Cement Grout to Epoxy Grout is like comparing a push-bike to a motor cycle. Unlike other epoxy grouts on the market, the Starlike Crystal EVO catalyst component is labelled only as an irritant. It is neither corrosive nor hazardous for the environment. This is also important for the person using it – it makes it a bit more expensive but is so well worth it.

Read about the differences here:    WHAT MAKES THIS GROUT DIFFERENT?

If you haven’t used Litokol Epoxy Grout before, please give me a call when you are about to use it, so that I can talk to you about the application process.  It is not difficult, but is VERY different to Cementitious grout.

Shipping:

• Shipping on this product can only be combined with scourers. I will NOT ship glass in a box with grout
• I MAY be able to include some SMALL items at no additional shipping costs, but any additional shipping costs will be on-charged
• Shipping costs may vary depending on your post-code
• Ships to Australia and New Zealand only
• 5KG tubs available by arrangement. Please contact me

What’s in the box:

The grout is a complete product. It ships with:

• Component A: Grout paste
• Component B: Hardener (catalyst)

Features:

Based on aggregate made from recycled glass beads, Starlike Crystal EVO is the perfect solution for grouting transparent and artistic mosaics.

• A two-part, translucent epoxy grout for grouting transparent glass or artistic mosaics with joints up to 3 mm
• Ultra-low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions
• Contains more than 50% recycled materials.
• The perfect choice when using multiple colours of translucent tesserae – “absorbs”  colour from its surrounds
• Does not contain any solvents or hazardous chemicals
• Classed as an IRRITANT only
• Easy to use and clean-up
• Storage time: 24 months in original packaging, avoid freezing temperatures
• store any unused hardener in an air-tight manner (such as a a zip-lock bag), in the original tub
• Food Safe
• Mixing ratios (as per the manufacturer):
  • Component A: 93.7 parts by weight
  • Component B: 6.3 parts by weight
  • This is roughly equivalent to a ratio of 15:1.
  • A kitchen scale is great to measure out the grout
  • If you calculate that you need 100 grams of grout, weigh out 93.7 grams Part A, and 6.3 grams Part B
  • If you need, for example, 145 grams of grout, you will need:
    • (145/100) x 93.7 Part A, (i.e. 1.45 x 93.7 = 135.8 grams) and
    • (145/100) x 6.3 Part B, (i.e. 1.45 x 6.3 = 9.2 grams)

How easy is it to apply?

This product is incredibly easy to apply and clean-up. Clean off excess grout with a gloved hand or rubber kidney, then lightly rub-over with a very wet white scourer pad (rinsing frequently). If you feel any “drag” or stickiness on the scourer pad, add more water.  Then wipe over with a squeezed-out sponge. Follow up with a detailed clean after about 20 mins – I use a pick, similar to what I would use with cement grout, and a dampish scourer. Polish with a soft, dry cloth, and the job is done.

Do not use Glitter additives with this grout.  If you want to use glitter with the Translucent grout, use a sponge dauber to put it on to the grouted surface whilst the grout is wet (i.e. after clean-up but before curing).

Read more about using this wonderful grout HERE. Can save a lot of heart-ache!

Indicative Coverage:

How much grout do I need? 

Litokol do have a usage calculator on their website, but it pays to remember that this is for flat runs of straight laid tile, with uniform grout gaps.  In mosaics, it’s going to vary according to the width of your tesserae and interstices and eventually will be guess work.  Just like mixing up sanded grout…we’re always guessing.

The easy answer is to use the same amount as you would with sanded grout. I have found that it seems to take slightly less than you would use of cementitious grout.  Experience indicates that 1 gram will cover approximately 645 sq. mm (1 square inch) and you’ll probably be safe and have some leftover.  Of course, It’s going to vary

1. Measure your piece in millimetres (10mm = 1 cm)
2. Multiply the width  by the height (in mms)
3. Divide the result by 645 = number of grams of MIXED grout you require.
4. For example: a 30cm (12″) square piece will require (300×300)/645 = 140 grams of mixed product

Technical Info:

The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheets for this product are available here:
SDS & TDS (Combined)