General Purpose Epoxy Tile Pointing Grout.
A three-component, solvent-free epoxy, polyamide cured with silica aggregate.
For the pointing between acid-resistant ceramic wall and floor tiles.
Features & Benefits
Chemical and abrasion resistant, preventing degradation of pointing, eliminating entrapment of contaminant.
Colour
Indeterminate grey/brown (aggregate filler).
Surface Preparation
All surfaces must be clean, sound and dry.
Mixing
Add the entire contents of the activator tin to the base and, without splashing, stir with a flat paddle until an even streak-free mixture results. This takes at least five minutes. Premix the silica aggregate to obtain even distribution of the various fractions. When using a mechanical mixer, place mixed liquid in the pan and slowly add premixed aggregate, mixing until an evenly coated, wetted mix results. Use this procedure also if manual mixing is carried out in a drum. All lumps must be broken down and an evenly wetted mass obtained.
Coverage
See yield chart on last page of this data sheet.
Properties of Wet Material
Mixing ratio | 2 : 1 |
Density (typical) | 2,242 kg/l |
Colour Base Activator Aggregate |
Clear amber Amber Grey brown (natural) |
Dilution | Do not dilute |
Toxicity | Uncured material is toxic |
Properties During Application
Work life @ 25ºC | 1 hour |
Volume solids | 100% |
Curing time @ 25ºC | Touch dry: 4 hrs Practical cure: 24 hrs Full cure: 7 days |
Application temperature range | 10ºC to 40ºC |
Properties of Cured Material
Max service tem. | Dry to 80º C Wet to 60º C |
Compressive strength @ 25ºC 7 days | 60 MPa |
Shrinkage during cure | Negligible |
Chemical resistance | Good resistance to spillage and splashing of dilute inorganic acids, dilute alkalis, oils, fats, greases, aliphatic solvents. |
Application
After applying to the joint by means of a pointed trowel, the surface of the joint can be smoothed by wiping with a clean cloth moistened with water or water to which a little liquid detergent has been added. Overspill on tiles can be wiped off by the same method.
N.B. This applies only to fresh, uncured material. Once material has cured, it is virtually impossible to remove.
Cleaning
abe.® super brush cleaner before dried/cured.
Protection on Completion
Against traffic and spillage until cured. Most epoxies chalk and degrade in extensive sunlight.
Temperature & Relative Humidity
See curing and service temperature in properties.
Model Specification
Three-component light-duty chemically resistant epoxy tile pointing grout.
Supplied by a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals and installed to manufacturer’s instructions.
Packaging
epidermix 307 is supplied in 4 litre and 8 litre kits.
4 l kit (includes 7,808 kg aggregate)
8 l kit (includes 15,6 kg aggregate)
Handling & Storage
All epidermix related products have a shelf life of 24 months if kept in a dry, cool store in the original, unopened packs.
If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions, the shelf life may be reduced.
Health & Safety
Wet epidermix 307 is toxic and flammable. Ensure the working area is well ventilated during application and drying. Avoid flames in vicinity. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Suitable protective clothing, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protective equipment should be worn. The use of barrier creams provides additional skin protection. If contact with skin occurs, wash with water and soap.
Splashes into eyes should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water and medical advice sought.
Cured epidermix 307 is inert and harmless.
NB: When transporting liquids and semi liquids by aircraft, ask for material safety data sheet.
Important Note
This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.® has no direct or continuous control over where and how abe products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.
Further Information
Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements. a.b.e.® Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in building and construction technology.
Yield Chart
Gail ceramics 240 x 115 x 11 mm split tiles | m2 OF FLOOR GROUTED WITH 1 L MIXED GROUT | |||||||||||
DEPTH | WIDTH OF JOINT | |||||||||||
mm | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
5 | 3,3 | 2,7 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 1,6 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,2 | 1,1 | 1,1 | |
6 | 2,7 | 2,3 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,2 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,9 | |
33 tiles per m2 | 7 | 2,3 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 1,4 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 |
8 | 2,0 | 1,7 | 1,4 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | |
9 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | |
10 | 1,6 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,5 | |
11 | 1,5 | 1,2 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,5 |
To Establish the Number of Kits
Divide number of m² of floor by factor in either yield chart, then divide by yield of kit.
Gail ceramics 195 x 95 x 11 mm split tiles | m2 OF FLOOR GROUTED WITH 1 L MIXED GROUT | ||||||||
DEPTH | WIDTH OF JOINT | ||||||||
mm | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |
5 | 2,6 | 2,2 | 1,8 | 1,6 | 1,4 | 1,3 | 1,2 | 1,1 | |
6 | 2,2 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,2 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | |
50 tiles per m2 | 7 | 1,8 | 1,5 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 |
8 | 1,6 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | |
9 | 1,4 | 1,2 | 1,0 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | |
10 | 1,3 | 1,1 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,5 | |
11 | 1,2 | 1,0 | 0,8 | 0,7 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,5 |
Average: 13 m of pointing per m2 of tiling
300 x 300 tiles: 6,7 m of pointing per m2 of tiling