Steintec Tufftop Porcelain Jointing Slurry Mortar Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- Steintec
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Steintec Tufftop Porcelain Jointing Slurry Mortar
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: tufftop Utility
- Manufacturer: tuffbau limited
- Usage: Paving Jointing Mortar
- Application Temperature: Ambient 20°C
Product Usage Instructions
Preparation:
The paving surface should be thoroughly wetted and kept wet until jointing
is completed to prevent staining and aid in the flow of the slurry into the
joints.
Mixing:
To prepare tufftop Utility, add 1 litre of water and 1 sachet of the
product into a tub. Mix thoroughly with a cordless drill or twin paddle mixer
to form a thick, smooth paste. Do not mix more material than can be used
within 15 minutes.
Application:
After mixing, spread the mortar onto the wet paving surface using a soft
rubber squeegee to fill the joints. Apply the fresh mortar without delay and
remove excess mortar once the joints are full.
Cleaning and Finishing:
Keep the surface moist and use a squeegee or sponge float to wipe away
excess mortar. Clean the surface thoroughly with a brush and water to remove
all traces of mortar.
FAQ
Q: How long should the paving surface be kept wet during jointing?
A: The paving surface should be kept wet until jointing is completed to aid
in preventing staining and facilitate the flow of the mortar into the joints.
Method Statement
Paving Jointing Mortar
Preparation
- The working temperature range of tuffbau tufftop is between 2ºC and 30ºC. Jointing work must not be carried out in ambient temperatures of less than 2ºC and night frosts must be guarded against. The area to be jointed should be thoroughly clean and free of all debris before jointing begins.
- The paving surface should be very thoroughly wetted and must be kept wet until jointing has been completed. This will help prevent residual staining, and help the slurry slide more easily into the joints.
Mixing
- To prepare tufftop Utility, add 1 litre of water into the tub, and empty 1 sachet of tufftop Utility into the tub. Using a cordless drill with a spiral mixing paddle or twin paddle mixer, mix thoroughly to form a thick, smooth paste.
- Do not mix more material than will be used within about 15 minutes at an ambient 20oC.
Application
- Immediately after mixing is completed, tip and spread the mortar onto the paving surface, pushing and spreading it with a soft rubber squeegee so it flows into the joints.
- Thoroughly wet paving will provide lubrication that helps the mortar run properly into the joints, prevent staining, and make the surface easier to clean. Apply the fresh mortar without delay.
- When the joints are full and will accept no more tufftop, a soft rubber-bladed squeegee should be used to remove as much excess mortar as possible from the surface.
Cleaning and finishing
Keep the surface moist using a soft hose spray or mist of water. By doing this
carefully, and avoiding a direct spray into the newly-filled joints, it is
possible, using the squeegee, or a powered continuous sponge belt cleaning
machine, to wipe away the thin film of mortar remaining on the surface
completely.
When the tufftop has started to harden slightly, the surface can be thoroughly
cleaned with a brush and copious amounts of water to remove all traces of
mortar. Cleaning must be carried out very thoroughly and no mortar must be
allowed to remain on the surface of the paving.
high performance paving mortars 1 Northwick Road, Canvey Island,
Essex SS8 0PU
+44 (0) 203 598 9800
www.steintec.co.uk
tufftop Utility is trading brand of tuffbau limited
Method Statement tufftop Utility v1.0 | 20 June 2023
References
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