Grout joints are made after laying tiles ormosaic. From the choice of materials and the accuracy of execution of this final stage, the life of the finished coating and its appearance largely depends.
Epoxy grout is a trowelling colora mixture that is applied to the seam between the tiles. It performs not only decorative functions, but also protective ones. This type of grouting is in great demand due to the ease of application, ease of use and high strength. Epoxy grout for tiles is used to fill the joints or the space between the tiles. It is artificially produced in the colors of quartz, so that it can be combined with any interior.
Grout for epoxy tiles is also often called a two-component mortar, since two components are mixed to produce such a mixture:
The components are thoroughly mixed, resulting in a rather plastic composition.
Grout for tile two-component epoxy(or, as it is sometimes called in everyday use, epoxy) seizes much faster than a conventional cement-based mortar, which is important to take into account when grouting the joints and remove the excessive composition from the lined surface in a timely manner.
Epoxy grout color is set immediately, becausequartz sand, which acts as a mineral filler, has already been painted. Thanks to the rich palette, you can easily select the shade that is most suitable for the color of the tile or mosaic.
Traditional cement grout when facing surfaces with smalt, glass mosaic, marble, etc. not always can satisfy the aesthetic requirements.
The grout for epoxy tiles has enougha variety of colors: not one dozen colors, complemented by different decorative effects - "mother of pearl", "bronze", "metallic", "silver", as well as transparent mixtures that do not distort the visual perception of the cladding. The color is retained for the entire life of the decorative coating.
Many people know first hand that in timerubbed seams are covered with a rust coating, begin to darken and are exposed to mold - as a rule, this is a common problem for all shower rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, where tiles or mosaics come into contact with water.
The grout for epoxy tiles is veryA strong and dense layer that is capable of withstanding heavy loads. In addition, it does not absorb rust and dirt, does not crack, does not scratch, does not lose its qualities in time, unlike cement grouting. It also has good resistance to fungus, the influence of ultraviolet and aggressive chemicals, it is waterproof, easily tolerates both the heat of the sauna and the minus temperatures.
The processing of seams with epoxy grout allows a significant increase in their service life.
One of the main reasons why consumersprefer the epoxy trowels, is their good resistance to aggressive chemical influences. It is resistant, due to which cleansing agents can not harm it, after their use, the surface of the seams does not change color.
In addition, as many say, epoxy grout can be used on a porous tile - it does not leave colored stains, sometimes appearing after the application of grout on the basis of cement.
According to user feedback, epoxy grout inCurrently, quite often used for repair in an apartment of a designer level, where you need careful selection of colors, decorative effects. Such grouts, as a rule, are chosen by people who value design and quality.
Epoxy grout for tile reviews collected the most positive.
Grout joints tile epoxy practicallyis universal. Due to its high wear resistance and its resistance to alkalis and acids, it can be used in places with large concentrations of people, industrial public buildings, laboratories, food production workshops, swimming pools and hammams. At home, these grouts are most often used in bathrooms, on the balcony, on the terrace, on the kitchen apron or mosaic table top, where interlacing seams are subjected to high loads.
Masters-mosaics highly appreciate the decorative qualities of epoxy grouts.
Cost is an important factor whenchoice of building materials. The high price is the main disadvantage of epoxy grout and, most likely, this is the reason that they have not received, as cement, a wide distribution. This option is primarily suitable for those who put reliability and quality above the money issue.
When choosing an epoxy grout,This material differs significantly from the traditional cement composition. If with ordinary grouting in work, you can afford some deviation from the proportion, with regard to epoxy grout such liberties are simply unacceptable.
Epoxy trowel for tiles is not particularly difficult inapplication, but it requires a specific culture of use: compliance with the accuracy of dosage and time constraints. For example, if you want to activate not the whole jar, whose weight is 5 kg, but only some of it. To do this, you need to measure a fairly accurate number of two components, in contrast to the cement grout, which is often mixed, so to speak, on the eye. Also, there are trowels that have a decorative effect ("gold" and "silver"), which need to be weighed on electronic scales.
In this regard, even there is an opinion that useEpoxy grouts can only be professionals who have special training. Despite the fact that such a statement of the question is rather categorical, nevertheless, it must nevertheless be recognized that epoxy requires certain skills and utmost accuracy. If a person has never worked with such a composition before, it is recommended that you try on a small area, having first familiarized yourself with the instructions and the technology of using the material.
The main problem with epoxy grout isthat it is difficult to wash off - even after rubbing the surface there is a sticky coating. You can not leave it the next day, because epoxy resin starts to polymerize after a while, it will be almost impossible to remove it then - it will be necessary to use chemical agents or operate mechanically.
Grout for epoxy tiles LITOKOL has a number of advantages over other types of similar products, as:
The epoxy grout can be stored for2 years, minimum storage temperature - not above + 5 ° C. Store grout and at lower temperatures can not, because it can harden and lose its useful qualities.
Italian company LITOKOL to its customersoffers 103 different colors of epoxy grout, including those with different effects, such as "gold", "metallic" "bronze", etc. Due to the extended color range of epoxy grout, you can create a warm atmosphere and comfort in any room.
