Sika® Problend Epoxy Grout

EN 12004 RG

EN 13888 R2

2 Component epoxy resin

2 Years from date of manufacture

Store in dry cool conditions out of direct sunlight.

R2 Class Tile adhesive AS ISO 13007.1&.2:2013

RG Class Tile Grout AS ISO 13007.1&.2:2013

Consult Sika for a detailed list of chemical resistance.

-25° ~ +80°C

Sika® Problend Epoxy Grout is supplied in pre-measured kits. It is recommended to mix entire kits to ensure performance for product, and colour consistancy.

+10°C Min / +35°C Max

+10°C Min / +35°C Max

50 Minutes at 20°C

Values determined at laboratory conditions: 20°C

Higher temperatures will reduce waitnig times and lower temperatures will increase.

Slow Speed mixing Drill (Max 300RPM)

Sponges (hydro), & nylon scouring pads

Thorougth mix parts a & b together for approximately 2 minutes to achieve a smooth lump free homogeneous paste. Ensure colour is even and without streaks. Re-pot the mix and restir for additional minute to ensure product is full mixed.

Optimum temperature for mixing is 15°C. Product may be cooled with ice water bath prior, and or heated in a warm bucket of warm water.

Application as Tile & Stone adhesive

Tiles shall be fixed in accordance with AS3958.1-2007.
Ensure the backs of the tiles are clean and free from dust and contaminates.
Apply the adhesive to the substrate with the appropriate sized trowel to acheive coverage requirement on both substrate and the back of the tile. Tiles may require "back-buttering" to acheive maximum coverage requirements.
Apply the adhesive with the notched trowel in a single direction. While pressing the Tile into the wet adhesive, break the ridges with the tile to fully bed the tile into the adhesive.
It is advisable to periodically check the back of the tiles to ensure adequate adhesive coverage is achieved in accordance to the standard.
Only apply as much adhesive that can be covered by the tiles prior the the adhesive skinning. If skinning occurs prior to placement of tiles remove and replace.
Remove any excess adhesive from the face of the tiles with a damp sponge and ensure grout joints are clean and free from excess adhesive and uniform depth.
Movement, Expansion, and Control joints must be installed as per AS ISO 3958.1-2007.

Application as Grout

Ensure tile adhesive is adequately dry prior to grouting and free from exceess moisture within the joints.

Ensure joint and clean and free from dust and contaminates.

Ensure joints are of even depth.

Apply grout with Epoxy grout spreader to completely fill the joint. Remove as much excess from the face of the tiles with the Epoxy grout spreader. Allow grout to lightly firm prior to cleaning.

Remove groust haxe firstly by scouring the area with clean water and a nylon scoring pad in a circular direction to remove all excees grout and smooth joints. Then with a clean sponge and water wipe the grout haze off the face of the tiles in a diagonal direction. Rinse sponge and repeat. Periodically change the water, sponges and nylon scourers to ensure no grout haze is left behind.

A secondry clean is recommend approx 2-3 hour after application. Repeat cleaning steps as above.

Warm Water may make the clean up easier.

*Note for moisture sensiture stone and hight porous tiles it is recommended to test an area for suitability prior to application.

Cleaning of tools and equipement can be done while product is still wet. Mechancal removal is required once the product is dry.