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ARDAJOINT XL

Medium tiling grout (2 to 20 mm), easy to clean

Uses

  • ARDAJOINT XL is a wide joint wall and floor grout (with medium particle size) for ceramic tiles and natural stones. Suitable for  2 to 20 mm wide joints. 
  • Specially adapted to natural stones, terracotta and for premises subject to high pressure cleaning (up to 80 bars).
  • Water-repellent formulation with "pearl effect" technology that limits water and dirt penetration into joints.
  • Suitable for use on interior/exterior floors and walls.
  • Suitable for grouting joints between marble*, natural stone*, terracotta*, glass mosaics and vitrified tiles.
  • Fast and easy cleaning.
  • Set to pedestrian traffic: 3 hours.
  • Set to traffic: 24 hours after grouting

* preliminary tests should be carried out to check possible surface staining.

Benefits

  • Traditionnal look
  • Safe and easy to apply: uniform and constant colour.
  • Water-repellent formulation with "pearl effect" technology; improved stain resistance.
  • Suitable for terraces and pavements.

Properties

Physical:

  • Available colours: grey, aluminium, graphite, sandstone white.
  • Aspect: powder
  • Specific gravity: 1.5
  • Working time (pot life): approx. 2 hours*
  • Setting time: approx. 12 hours*
  • Set to light traffic: 3 to 4 hours*
  • Set to traffic: approx. 24 hours*

 * at 23°C and 50% RH conditions.

PRECAUTION

  • Working temperature: + 5°C to +30°C. 
  • Do not use under rain, during frost or on substrates exposed to direct sunlight or wind.
  • By hot and dry weather, moisten the substrates 1 to 2 hours before tiling.

Consumption:

0.5 to 2.5 kg/m² depending on thickness, size of tiles and joint width

Safety:

IMPORTANT: before embarking on any work involving ARDAJOINT XL the separate Product Safety Data Sheet must be studied carefully by those carrying out the work.Observe good hygiene in use.  Keep out of reach of children and animals. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

Shelf life:

Up to 1 year in unopened original packaging, stored in a dry and cool place.

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Application

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

Ensure that the tiling adhesive has set and dried before grouting. Make sure the joints are dry and free from tiling adhesive or cement, in order to obtain good adhesion and uniform grout colour. If necessary, scrape and remove dust with vaccum cleaner.

APPLICATION

  • Mixing ratio: 5L ± 0.5L of clean water for 25kg of ARDAJOINT XL (i.e. 20  to 22% of water until a homogeneous mix is obtained). Maturing time: 5 minutes. 
  • Spread the grout with a suitable rubber-faced float (on walls) or squeegee (on floors). Work the grout into the joints and make sure they are fully filled with grout leaving no voids. It is recommended to work in a small area at a time for non-slip / structured tiles.
  • Maximum joint width: 20mm
  • Remove grout surplus carefully (without digging in) with a clean damp sponge. Regularly clean and rinse the sponge.
  • When the grout starts to set, clean the tiles and finish grout smoothing with a sponge or a wet cloth. Pay attention not to damage joints during this procedure. Use a dry clean cloth to polish tiles.

  

Consumption

Indicative consumption (Kg/m²)
Tile size (cm)
Joint width (mm)
Average consumption (Kg/m²)
 
Joint depth (mm)

x joint width (mm)

x joint length per m² (mm) 

x specific gravity of grout
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= consumption in Kg/m²
10 × 10 ×0.9
3
0.80
10 × 20 × 0.7
5
0.95
15 × 15 × 0.5
3
0.35
15 × 15 × 1.2
5
1.10
20 × 20 × 0.7
3
0.35
24.5 × 12 × 0.8
5
0.80
24 × 11.5 × 1.5
8
2.30
24 × 11.5 × 2
8
2.90
40 × 40 × 0.9
5
0.45
45 × 45 × 1
5
0.45
50 × 50 × 1
5
0.35
60 × 60 × 1
5
0.3

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Packaging

Presentation Bar code Bostik code
bag - grey colour - 25 kg 3549210015581 121240
bag - sandstone white - 25 kg 3549210015574 121270
bag- aluminium grey colour - 25 kg 3549210015659 129960
bag - graphite colour - 25 kg 3549210015635 129980

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