Aspecto

An anti-bacterial, flexible, smooth cement-based grout for joints 1 to 6mm, suitable for use with all types of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles in interior and exterior wall and floor applications.

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Size:

5kg

Product Preparation

Ensure mortar joints are adequately cleaned of adhesive residues; once the adhesive has sufficiently set, then wet-clean the tile surface. The adhesive bed must be fully set or discolouration may appear. Mix a quantity that you can use comfortably within the product's pot life (As a guide 20-25 minutes at 23°C and 50% RH) Product that has begun to set must be discarded. Mix Validus Aspecto with clean water in a clean container, with a mixer at a low speed (300-500 rev/min) until you achieve grout of a smooth and lump free homogeneous consistency. As a guide to powder to water ratio, 5kg of Validus Aspecto requires approximately between 1.2-1.5 litres of water, dependent on the desired consistency. Adding extra water does not improve the workability and the cleanability of the grout, and may cause shrinkage in the plastic phase of drying and result in less effective final performance. Prepare all mixtures required to complete the process using the same amount of water, to avoid any variations in grout shade. Allow the product to stand for about 4 minutes, then remix. The grout is now ready to use and must be used within 20-25 minutes.

Before applying Validus Aspecto, ensure that the tiles have been laid correctly and are secured to the substrate. Ensure that the tile adhesive has set, and that the substrate is perfectly dry and free from any rising damp. Grout joints must be clean and dry, free from dust and should have a uniform depth of at least two thirds of the overall thickness of the tile to avoid any variation in colour.

Grout joints in accordance with BS 5385, parts 1-5 and follow the recommended waiting time indicated on the relative Validus data sheet for the adhesive used.

Please note that some ceramic tiles may be micro-porous or have roughness of surface. It is advisable to carry out a preliminary test to verify that it can be cleaned. If necessary, apply a pore sealer on the surface to mitigate staining. Always test the product first to establish that the outcome is visually acceptable.

For adverse ambient conditions, particularly high temperatures, low humidity, or for grouting highly absorbent ceramic surfaces, the grout joint will cure better when the joint is lightly moistened first.

Validus Aspecto should be applied evenly to the grout lines on the tile covering using a rubber grout float or spreader. Application in a diagonal movement across the joints will achieve the best results. Grout material must completely fill joints. Remove the bulk of surface grout material immediately, ensuring no more than a film or haze is residual on the tile. The time between grouting and final cleaning can vary depending on temperature and site conditions

Validus Aspecto is cement-based tile grout material. It is antibacterial, flexible, and of a smooth consistency, and designed for joints 1 to 6mm. It is suitable for use with all types of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles in interior and exterior applications. Compatible with under tile heating. Suitable for swimming pools and submerged applications

If you are unsure with any of our instructions, please consult our Technical Department on 0870 9090 001.

This information is given voluntarily and in good faith. It is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate; however, it may contain information which is inappropriate under certain conditions of use. The company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage due to inappropriate use or the possibility of variations of working conditions and of workmanship outside our control.

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