Technical data sheet CRISTALLFUGE Flexible fine joint mortar 1–6 mm
Material number
Contents
Unit of quantity
Packaging
Colour
204274001
5
KG
Sachets
Bahama beige
204274002
beige
204274003
brown
204274004
caramel
204274005
graphite
204274006
Grey
204274007
jasmine
204274008
Jura beige
204274009
Medium grey
204274010
nut brown
204274011
pergamon
204274012
sand grey
204274013
silver grey
204274014
titanium grey
204274015
White
204274016
10
204274017
204274018
204274019
204274020
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Technical data sheet CRISTALLFUGE Areas of application For grouting tiles and boards made of vitrified tiles and earthenware for heated and unheated substrates For walls and floors For interior
Product features Cementitious joint mortar CG2 in accordance with DIN EN 13888 Joint widths From 1 mm to 6 mm Pot life of ca. 60 minutes Foot traffic after ca. 12 hours
Advantages Tested system product Convenient wash-off properties Fine surface
Technical Data Material properties Product components Base material
Bulk density of fresh mortar
1 component system Cementitious aggregates Special cement Additive approx. 1.9 kg/dm³
Mixing Maturing time Water addition
approx. 2 minutes approx. 1.25 l - 1.5 l
Application Substrate temperature Pot life Foot traffic after Pot life Application temperature Hardening time / full resilience
approx. 5 - 25 °C approx. 60 minutes approx. 12 hours approx. 2 - 25 minutes approx. 2 - 25 °C approx. 2 days
Material rate Material consumption rate according to the area of application
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Technical data sheet CRISTALLFUGE Processing equipment Aids/tools Jointing board Stirrer Clean mixing bucket Sponge board
Suitable covering Mosaic
Preparing the substrate Requirement for substrate 1. Dry 2. Clean 3. Free of adhesion inhibiting substances
Preparing the details 1. After the bedding mortar sets, scratch out the joints to a sufficient depth. 2. Next, clean the tiled finish damp. 3. The bedding mortar must be fully set, as otherwise, joint discolourations may occur. 4. Pre-moisten strongly absorbing coverings with water equally. 5. Joint edges must be clean and free of separating substances. 6. The time of tile grouting depends on the thin-bed mortar used. 7. Do not grout on surfaces with different surface temperatures (e.g. due to sun exposure).
Application Mixing 1. The consistency of joint mortar must be specified depending on the absorbency of the laying material and substrate. 2. The mix ratio must be kept the same in order to avoid colour differences. 3. Fill the water into a clean mixing bucket and mix with the powder component with a stirrer to produce a homogeneous, lump-free mass. 4. After a settling period of ca. 2 minutes, thoroughly homogenise the compound again.
Application 1. CRISTALLFUGE is added to the wall and floor areas with a suitable jointing board by exerting slight pressure. 2. Strike off diagonally to the joint cleanly so that the joint cross-section is filled totally. 3. After applying the grout (check with a finger test), wash the contours of the joint with a moistened sponge board. 4. Wash off again with the sponge board after a few minutes. 5. Keep expansion joints free for elastic grouting with ESCOSIL-2000. 6. Scrape out mortar residues after the mortar has sat and wash away with a slightly damp cloth. 7. After a few hours, wash off any mortar residue with a sponge board and clean water. 8. The fresh grouting must be protected from influences that damage drying, such as high temperatures, wind, rain, or frost. 9. If weather conditions are poor (low humidity, draughts, wind) and the ceramic shards are highly absorbent, the joint cross-section must be cured with clean water (re-wet with the sponge board). 10. Replenish the cleaning water on a regular basis. 11. We recommend performing trial jointing (pre-wet the surface if necessary or impregnate with suitable materials prior to grouting) on coatings with profiled, rough, unglazed or porous surfaces. 12. The washing time depends on the coating material and the prevailing climate. 13. After sufficient standing time, smooth the surface slightly without washing the joint out. 14. In order to perform a complete filling in one application step, only remove the excess joint mortar after a short standing time (30–60 sec.).
Cleaning tools Clean tools thoroughly with water after use.
Storage conditions Storage Store in a cool and dry place. Min. 12 months in the original canister. Promptly use opened container.
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Technical data sheet CRISTALLFUGE Disposal Product residues can be disposed of in accordance with disposal code AVV 17 01 01.
Notes Protect surfaces that are not to be treated from the effects of CRISTALLFUGE! Do not add water or new mortar to existing CRISTALLFUGE mortar that has already set in order to make it workable again. (Risk of inadequate strength development) We recommend using neutral or slightly alkaline cleaning materials in the prescribed application concentrations for regular care and cleaning on the grouted surfaces. Rinse the surface with clean water after cleaning. The applicable regulations must be observed if cleaning materials containing acid are used! Pay attention to the product-specific properties of the laying materials! Pre-dampen the joints and then apply the cleaning materials at a low application concentration. The cleaner's action time must be kept to a minimum. Then wash it off with a large amount of clean water. Cleaning materials containing acid impair the joint mortar’s strength and can even destroy the grout matrix totally if used improperly, e.g. doses that are too high, excessive action times or no pre-wetting the grout net. Only use clean water and clean tools! Clean the grouted surfaces including the joint chambers thoroughly before starting grouting. Observe the setting times for adhesive and mortar! Premature grouting poses the risk of uneven colours in the grout finish. Protect the freshly applied joint mortar from sunlight, high temperatures, draughts, moisture and frost (until it reaches its final strength). Close joints between covering fields, assembly parts, pipe penetrations and corner and connecting joints elastically using ESCOSIL-2000-ST or ESCOSIL-2000 depending on the application! Uneven moisture penetration due to the sub-base, mortar bed, temperature differences or coating material can cause colour variations in the grout finish. These do not affect the joint mortar’s quality and can be rectified increasingly by favourable ambient conditions. For this reason, the coloured appearance of the joint same rods may differ from the actual joint colour. No guarantee for differences in colour! If there are higher mechanical loads, e.g. due to cleaning devices or chem. exposure, we recommend using the ASODUR®-EKF or CRISTALLFUGE-EPOX heavy-duty, 2 component epoxy resin joint as the joint material if the production-specific properties of the natural stone material allow this! When grouting natural and synthetic stone tiles, take into account the specific properties (tendency to discolour). Perform trial jointing if in doubt!
Observe applicable safety data sheet! GISCODE: ZP1
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Technical data sheet CRISTALLFUGE Explanations Colours White titanium grey silver grey sand grey pergamon nut brown Medium grey Jura beige jasmine Grey graphite caramel brown beige Bahama beige
The rights of the buyer with regard to the quality of our materials are based on our terms and conditions of sale and delivery. Our technical advice team will be happy to advise you in the case of requirements that exceed the scope of the application described here. In order to be binding, a legally binding written confirmation is required. The product description does not release the user from a duty of care. Lay a test area in the event of uncertainty. This version becomes invalid in the event of a new version being issued.
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