Internal and external grouting of floors and walls in all types of ceramic (double-fired, single-fired, Klinker, porcelain, etc.), terracotta, stone material (natural stone, marble, granite, agglomerates, etc.), and glass and marble mosaic.

Applications

Grouting floors and walls in areas subject to intense traffic (airports, shopping centres, restaurants, bars, etc.).
Grouting floors and walls in residential areas (hotels, private houses, etc.).
Grouting floors and walls on facades, balconies, terraces and on swimming pools.
Technical Data Sheet (T.D.S).

Recommendation

Ultracolor Plus does not contain Portland cement and must not be mixed with gypsum or other hydraulic binders; never add water to the mix once it has started to set.
Never mix Ultracolor Plus with salty or dirty water.
Use the product at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.
Carry out grouting only on substrates which are sufficiently dry or have been waterproofed, to avoid a whitish film forming on the surface.
In order to avoid an uneven colour finish, we do not recommend sprinkling Ultracolor powder onto the filled grout joints.
When resistance to acids or, where extreme cleanliness or sterile conditions are required, use a suitable acid-resistant epoxy grout.
Expansion and movement joints on walls and floors must never be filled with Ultracolor Plus. Use a suitable flexible sealant from the MAPEI range.
The surface of certain tiles or stone material may have micro-porosity or a rough surface. We recommend carrying out a preliminary test to check how easy it is to clean the surface where necessary to apply a protective treatment to the surface, to ensure the grout does not penetrate into the surface porosity of the tiles.
If an acid-based cleaner is used to clean the joint, we recommend testing the product beforehand to check the resistance of the colour. Always make sure that the joints are thoroughly rinsed down to avoid leaving traces of acid in the joints.

Technical Data (Typical Values)

In compliance with:

European EN 13888 such as CG2WA.
ISO 13007-3 such as CG2WAF.

Product Identity
Consistency	Fine Powder
Colour	34 colours from the MAPEI range
Bulk Density (kg/m³)	1,400
Dry solid content (%)	100
EMICODE	EC1 Plus - very low emission
Application Data (at +23ºC - 50% R.H)
Mixing Ratio	100 parts Ultracolor Plus with 22-26 parts water, dependent on the colour
Consistency of mix	Fluid Paste
The density of the mix (kg/m³)	1,980
pH of mix	approx. 11
Pot life of mix	20-25 minutes
Application temperature range	From +5°C to +35°C
Grouting after installation
-On walls bonded with normal adhesive	4-8 hours
-On walls bonded with fast-setting adhesive	1-2 hours
-On walls with mortar	2-3 days
-On floors bonded with normal adhesive	24 hours
-On floors bonded with fast-setting adhesive	3-4 hours
-On floors with mortar	7-10 days
Waiting time for finishing	15-30 minutes
Set to light foot traffic	approx. 3 hours
Ready for use	24 hours (48 hours for basins and swimming pools)
Final Performance
Flexural strength after 28 days (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3)	9
Compressive strength after 28 days (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3)	35
Flexural strength after freeze/thaw cycles (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3)	9
Compressive strength after freeze/htaw cycles (N/mm²) (EN 12808-3)	35
Abrasion resistance (EN 12808-2)	700 (loss in mm³)
Shrinkage (mm/m) (EN 12808-4)	1.5
Water absorption (g) (EN 12808-5) after 30 hours	0.1
Water absorption (g) (EN 12808-5) after 4 hours	0.2
Resistance to solvents and oil	Excellent
Resistance to alkalis	Excellent
Resistance to acids	Good Resistance to acids with pH > 3

Color Chart


100	110	111	112	113	114


120	130	131	132	140	141


142	143	144	145	160	170


171	172	181	182

Packaging

5 kg/bag.

Storage

12 Months (for 23 kg bags).
24 Months (for 2 and 5 kg bags).

Consumption

The consumption of Ultracolor Plus varies according to the size of the joints and the size and thickness of the tiles. The table illustrates a number of examples of the consumption in kg/m²

Disclaimer
All product images shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual products may varies in term of size, type, brand, version, colour, and other relevant characteristics.