LATICRETE 2000 IG Spectralock Epoxy Grout Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- LATICRETE
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LATICRETE 2000 IG Spectralock Epoxy Grout
Instructions
A highly chemical resistant, industrial epoxy grout for use with ceramic tile,
pavers, floor brick, and packing house tile.
Advantages:
- Water cleanable
- Improved temperature resistance
- High chemical resistance
- Meets EN 13888 RG, ANSI A 118.3 and A 118.5 requirements
For complete coverage information, please review product data sheet at www.laticrete.eu.
Uses: ideal for use in corrosive environments such as:
- Industrial: bakeries, dairies, cheese factories, breweries, (IP rooms, meat pocking plants, soft drink plants, confectioneries, canneries, distilleries, pharmaceutical factories, veterinary hospitals, clinics and kennels
- Commercial: institutional kitchens, fast food restaurants, cafeterias, laboratories, supermarkets
Read these instructions completely before beginning installations. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – SPECTRALOCK® 2000 IG
SURFACE PREPARATION
Before starting to grout remove spacers and debris in grout joints and remove dust and dirt using a damp sponge. Allow to dry. Do not leave water standing in joints. Do not clean tiles with acid cleaners. Substrate temperature must be between 7°( and 32°(.
NOTE: Temperature will affect working properties of LATICRETFID SPWRALOCP 2000 /G. Warm temperatures will speed curing and shorten working time. Cool temperatures will slow curing and require longer time to traffic. Store SPWRALOCK 2000 /G (including Part CJ at 21 °C for 24 hours prior to use. NOT FOR USE WITH COLOR #44 BRIGHT WHITE.
MIXING
Pour SPECTRALOCK® 2000 IG Part A and Part B into a clean mixing pail and mix thoroughly with a drill mixer until liquids ore completely blended. Add all of the Part C powder. The mix will look thick at the beginning. Whip it thoroughly with high speed mixer (> 4 50 rpm) until uniformly blended (at least 2 minutes until a creamy, loose consistency is achieved). The mixing should aerate the grout to a very fluffy mix.
APPLICATION
For maximum pot life, remove grout from bucket and spread on floor or plastic sheeting. Spread the grout with sharp, firm rubber grout float. Work the grout paste into the joints. Insure the joint is filled and grout is not sitting on top. Remove excess grout from the face of the tiles with the edge of the grout float. Hold the float at 90° angle and pull it diagonally across the joints and tile to avoid pulling out the material.
INITIAL CLEANING – USE INITIAL CLEANING ADDITIVE
Once grout has been spread, wait approximately 30 minutes at 21 °( prior to beginning initial wash. Add Initial Wash cleaning additive to 7 .6 It of clean water and mix until fully dissolved. Do not mix cleaning additive with grout. Wipe grout joints and tile surface with a white nylon pad and plenty of water (with the cleaning additive) using a circular motion. Drag a damp clean sponge diagonally over the scrubbed surface to remove grout residue.
FINAL CLEANING – USE FINAL CLEANING ADDITIVE
Wait at least 90 minutes at 21 °( for the final wash using the same procedure as in the initial wash. Prepare another 7 .6 It of clean water and add the Final Wash cleaning additive and mix until fully dissolved. In the final wash avoid contact with the grout – clean tile surface only.
FINAL INSPECTION
Inspect after 6 – 12 hours. If any haze remains on tile, scrub with warm soapy
water.
Use STONETECH® EPOXY GROUT HAZE & COATING STRIPPER if film/haze has cured and
is difficult to remove.
PROTECTION
Protect finished work from chemical exposure, dirt and traffic until fully
cured. DO NOT leave standing water on the joints before covering them. Maximum
stain nod chemical resistance is achieved offer 7 days.
CAUTION
Always use protective clothing (gloves, long sleeve shirt, and safety glosses)
when working with epoxies. Moy irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes
or prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with
water. Keep out of reach of children. Consult SOS for more safety information.
Read these instructions completely before beginning installations.
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