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SikaCeram® CleanGrout

SikaCeram® CleanGrout

Cementitious floor and wall tile grout for joints 1–8 mm

SikaCeram® CleanGrout is a cementitious powder floor and wall tile grout 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.

  • Floor and wall application
  • Water-repellent
  • Abrasion resistant
  • High degree of hardness
  • UV resistant
  • Frost proof
  • Contains mould protection
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Usage

Grouting the following tile types:
  • Ceramic
  • Earthenware
  • Glass mosaic
  • Marble and other natural stones
  • Grès porcelain
Grouting tiles for the following high performance and demanding applications:
  • Swimming pools (excluding sea water and other aggressive treatments)
  • Heated floors
  • Commercial / Industrial / Residential environments
  • Facades
  • Interior and exterior use
 

Advantages

  • Floor and wall application
  • Water-repellent
  • Abrasion resistant
  • High degree of hardness
  • UV resistant
  • Frost proof
  • Contains mould protection

Packaging

5 kg bags. Refer to current price list for packaging variations.

Colour

Colours:

WhiteLight GreyCedarManhattanIce
GreyAshAnthraciteGraphiteTotal Black
Dark BrownJasmineLight SandBeige

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

  • VOC emission certification GEV-Emicode EC1PLUS, license number 10143/20.10.00
Product Information

Chemical Base

Polymer modified, portland cement based, with selected fine silica/quartz sand, water retainers and other special additives.

Shelf Life

24 months from date of production.

Storage Conditions

The product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always refer to packaging.

Maximum Grain Size

Dmax: 0.25 mm

Product Declaration

EN 13888: CG2WA
Technical Information

Water Absorption

After 30 minutes

≤ 1 g

After 240 minutes

≤ 3 g

Abrasion Resistance

≤ 1000 mm3

( EN 12808-2)

Compressive Strength

After dry storage

≥ 20 N/mm2

After freeze/thaw cycles

≥ 15 N/mm2

Flexural Strength

After dry storage

≥ 4 N/mm2

After freeze/thaw cycles

≥ 3 N/mm2

Shrinkage

≤ 3 mm/m

(EN 12808-4)

Microbiological Resistance

Bacteria survival

0 %

Colonization

No growth

Application

Application Information

Mixing Ratio

5 kg bag

~1.3 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

Waiting time

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

Pedestrian traffic24–36 hours
Full traffic~14 days
Water immersion~21 days
Consumption

Consumption

The consumption is dependent on the size of the tiles, joint width and depth.

Consumption guide: 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 × 0.93505008401350
20 × 20 × 0.92503806301000
30 × 30 × 1190280470750
30 × 60 × 1140210350560
50 × 50 × 1110170280450

60 × 120 × 1.1

80110200310

These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level, wastage or any other variations. Apply product to a test area to calculate the exact consumption for the specific substrate conditions and proposed application equipment.

 

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)
Application steps

EQUIPMENT

Select the most appropriate equipment required for the project:

Mixing equipment

  • Low speed electric single or double paddle mixer (500 rpm) with spiral paddle

Application equipment

  • Grout spreader
  • Squeegee
  • Grouting float/trowel.
  • Sponge
  • Soft cloth
  • Grout finishing tool

MIXING

IMPORTANT! Avoid over-mixing to minimise air entrainment.

IMPORTANT! Do not add additional water into the mixed product during or after mixing.

IMPORTANT! Do not exceed the recommended amount of water in the mix. The mix must never be fluid.

Note: For high-performance and demanding applications, such as: heavily trafficked floors, exposed facades, swimming pools or for additional flexibility. Replace water with a solution of SikaCeram® LatexGrout (Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet)

Requirement: Use a low speed electric single paddle mixer (500 rpm) with a spiral mixing paddle.

  1. Pour the recommended amount of clean cold water into a clean mixing container.
  2. Gradually add SikaCeram® CleanGrout powder to the water while mixing.
  3. Mix thoroughly until a uniformly coloured, smooth mix is achieved.
  4. Do not mix for 2–3 minutes to allow mixed product to ‘mature’.
  5. Remix for ~30 seconds.

APPLICATION

IMPORTANT! Check adhesive has fully set before grouting.

Note: When using SikaCeram® LatexGrout instead of water in the grout mix. Immediately polish the tiles after the initial cleaning with a damp sponge.

  1. Apply SikaCeram® CleanGrout using a grout spreader, squeegee or grouting float/trowel.
  2. Completely fill and compact the joints uniformly.
  3. If required, finish grout with a grout finishing tool while grout is wet.
  4. Using the same spreader/ float, remove excess grout from the tile surfaces moving the tool diagonally across the joints.
  5. When the grout is touch dry. Use a damp sponge or sponge float to clean the tile surfaces. Clean sponge regularly with clean water.
  6. When the grout has set hard enough in the joint (finger-nail hard). Polish the tile surfaces by wiping with a clean, soft dry cloth.

CLEANING OF TOOLS

Clean all tools and application equipment with water after use. Hardened material can only be removed mechanically.

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