Mapei Fugolastic

WHERE TO USE

Fugolastic is used as a substitute for water, to mix the cement based grouts of the Keracolor range, to improve the grout adhesion and mechanical strength and to reduce porosity and absorption. The system is CG2 classified, improved cementitious grout, according to prEN 13888. Some application examples

• Grouting façades, balconies, terraces and swimming pools.

• Grouting floors subject to heavy traffic, and when it is expected that grouts undergo particular stress.

• Repairing old, ruined or badly grouted ceramic tiles.

• Grouting floors and walls on particularly flexible substrates (wood, plywood, etc.).

• Grouting ceramic or glass mosaic floor and wall coverings.

• Grouting floors and walls subject to frequent cleaning, also with jet-vapour (gym and swimming pool changing rooms, mess-rooms etc.).

• Grouting terracotta floors or other types of tiles to be polished when installing.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Fugolastic is a water dispersion of synthetic polymers, which when mixed with cement based products for grouting ceramic tiles (Keracolor FF or GG) endows them with the following properties:

• Improved compactness and greater resistance to abrasion.

• Optimal hydration of the cementitious binder and improved adhesion to the edges of the tiles.

• Less porosity (when comparing under an electronic microscope, photograph of grouts with Keracolor mixed with water and one mixed with Fugolastic, it can be observed that in the second photograph the needle-shaped cement crystals are covered with a polymer) and less absorption, consequently cleaning the grouts is easier. Fugolastic can be mixed with all Keracolor colours and grain sizes without altering the colour, in fact it fixes the colours permanently.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Never add water to the mixture of Keracolor prepared with Fugolastic.

• Do not use too fluid mixtures to avoid the appearance of Fugolastic or colour over the surface.

• Do not use Fugolastic in the Keracolor mixture for grouting terracotta floors, porous or rough surfaces. Make a sample test when grouting polished porcelain tiles, to verify its cleanability.

• The Keracolor mixture with Fugolastic cannot be used for flexible expansion joints or subject to movement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Briefly shake Fugolastic before using. Pour into a clean container the needed amount and add Keracolor.

Use 28-30 parts by weight of Fugolastic for 100 parts by weight of Keracolor FF or 18-20 parts by weight of Fugolastic for 100 parts by weight of Keracolor GG. Use 33-34 parts by weight of Fugolastic for 100 parts by weight of Keracolor SF. The preparation, application, and finishing instructions for the grouts with Keracolor are described in the relevant technical data sheets.

SET TO LIGHT FOOT TRAFFIC

Floors are set to light foot traffic after 24 hours.

READY FOR USE

Surfaces are ready for use after 7-10 days. 7-10 days after grouting, basins and swimming pools can also be filled. Cleaning Clean tools and containers with plenty of water before Keracolor hardens.

CONSUMPTION

The consumption of Fugolastic depends on the consumption of Keracolor (see the relevant data sheets).

PACKAGING

10-5 kg plastic drums. 1 kg plastic bottles in packs of 12.

STORAGE

Fugolastic can be stored at least 24 months in a dry place in original packaging. Protect Fugolastic from frost during transportation and storage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND APPLICATION

Fugolastic is not considered as dangerous according to the current regulations regarding the classification of mixtures. It is recommended to use protective gloves and goggles and to take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

For further and complete information about the safe use of our product please refer to the latest version of our Material Safety Data Sheet.

PRODUCT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. WARNING

Although the technical details and recommendations contained in this product data sheet correspond to the best of our knowledge and experience, all the above information must, in every case, be taken as merely indicative and subject to confirmation after long-term practical application; for this reason, anyone who intends to use the product must ensure beforehand that it is suitable for the envisaged application. In every case, the user alone is fully responsible for any consequences deriving from the use of the product.