Grout "Ceresit CE 40" elastic water repellent (Ceresit CE 40 Aquastatic): instruction, consumption

Grout "Ceresite CE 40" is a water-repellent mixture with an antifungal effect and is intended for the treatment of joints between tiles. The width of the joints can reach 10 mm. Visiting the store, the consumer will find on sale 32 colors, including white. By purchasing this mixture, you will use a formulation that is resistant to pollution and easy to clean. As practice shows, these qualities are very important, since at times the seams have to be rubbed on the surface of the tile, which during the operation will be exposed to negative external influences, and maintenance of cleanliness requires frequent cleaning.

Main characteristics

The grout "Ceresite CE 40" is very resistant to deformation, has an elastic structure and has a resistance to abrasion. It is perfectly smooth, characterized by a stable color, which is why the finishing material remains in its original state for a long time. Among the additional features can be identified frost resistance and water resistance. It is noteworthy that this mixture can be used even on heated floors, as well as for external and internal works, this makes the composition universal. For the external environment this grout is absolutely safe, it can be said about the absence of negative effects on human health, however, when using the composition, it is important to observe the safety techniques, which will be discussed below. It requires the use of personal protective equipment.

Scope of use

Grout "Ceresite CE 40" is intended for filling joints between tiles made of stone, ceramics, glass, marble. With this composition it is possible to seal seams on walls and floors outside and inside buildings. Grout has a high elasticity and can be used even on deformable substrates, this applies to gypsum board and particle board. Moreover, the bases during operation can be exposed to temperature fluctuations, it concerns not only heated floors, but also bathrooms, terraces, pools and open territories.

Grout CE-40 has a hydrophobic quality and is developed according to the MicroProtect formula, this indicates the high resistance of the material to mold and fungus. Ideal this composition for use in rooms with constant humidity, this includes kitchens, bathrooms and showers. If you want to fill the corner, as well as the joints adjacent to the sanitary equipment, then use silicone grout SC 25.

Recommendations for use: preparation of the mixture

The grout "Ceresite", the colors of which are offered for sale in 32 versions, must be prepared before the beginning of the work. To do this, take a measured volume of clean water, the temperature of which can vary from 15 to 20 °. Gradually, the dry mix should be added to the water, while the master should mix it until it is possible to obtain a homogeneous mass without lumps.

If you want to work with a small amount of the compound, then it should be mixed manually, while significant volumes should be prepared with a construction mixer or drill with a nozzle, and the tool should be set to a speed of rotation of 400 to 800 rpm.

Grout "Ceresite", the colors of which satisfy even the sophisticated consumer, should be prepared taking into account the exposure, which lasts for 5 minutes. This pause is necessary for the maturation of the composition, after which it should be mixed again. Once the mixture is ready, it should be used in an hour, in the case of an overdose of water, the technical characteristics of the mixture may deteriorate.

Filling of seams

In the process of filling the joints, a rubber spatula should be used, with which it will be convenient to apply the mixture on the lining, distributing it over the surface. The composition should be rubbed into the seams, and the excess should be collected with a spatula and repeat the operation. After 15 minutes, the surface is wiped with a moist and well wrung sponge, which should often be rinsed. If the surface is excessively moistened, then this can lead to the appearance of a motley. As soon as the coating dries, it can be removed from the surface of the tile with a soft soft cloth, but this should happen no later than eight hours after filling the seams. Ceresit CE 40 can be contacted with water after application after 7 days, the process passage is possible after 8 hours.

Additional tips for using

Ceresit CE 40 may only be applied after the specified period for the used adhesive. If a cement-sand mix was used to install the finishing material, then the joints can be filled only 7 days after laying the tiles. In any case, the tile adhesive and the surface must be dry. The edges of the joints must be cleaned of glue, grease and dust, as well as other contaminants that would prevent adhesion of the materials.

Before applying the mixture, the edges of the tiles are wetted with a damp sponge. Grout "Ceresite CE 40", the instruction for using it will allow you to avoid mistakes, should be applied only after removing the old grout. If you used a stone, mat or unglazed tile in your work, you should first carry out a test for coloring the material with pigments that are part of the grout. The application works are carried out at air and base temperatures in the range from 5 to 30 °, while the relative humidity of the air should not be above 80%.

If the moisture content of the substrate is increased, this can cause the appearance of a variety, this also applies to different volumes of water during the shutting, as well as intensive smoothing of seams and uneven drying. If you want to avoid that Ceresit CE 40 Aquastatic differ in shades on one surface, you should use a grout from one lot. When working, use tools made of stainless materials.

For reference

Within a day after application on grout grouting should be protected from drying, exposure to direct sunlight, heat and wind. Within a week, you must exclude the impact of water, as for outdoor activities. In this case, the master should provide protection from precipitation.

Safety precautions

The water-repellent grout contains cement, when interacting with water, an alkaline reaction is obtained, so the master should protect the skin and eyes. Quality indicators and recommendations will be correct only if the ambient temperature is approximately 20 °, and the relative air humidity is 60%. Under other conditions, the quality of the material may differ from those indicated.

Consumption and additional technical data

The consumption of the mixture can vary depending on the size of the tile and the width of the joint. Thus, if you use a square-shaped finishing material with a side of 5 cm and a joint width of 2 mm, then the grout spread is 0.5 kg / m ² . If the width of the joint with the same dimensions of the tile increases to 3 mm, then the grout consumption will be 0.7 kg / m ² .

When using a square tile with a side of 10 and 15 cm, the flow rate is 0.4 kg / m ² , which is true with a joint width of 2 and 3 mm, respectively. If you purchased products whose sides are 10x20 and 20x20 cm, and the width of the seam is 3 and 5 millimeters respectively, then the flow rate will be 0.4 kg in the first case and 0.5 kg / m ² in the second case.

Some professionals are interested in such a characteristic as the bulk density, in "Ceresite CE 40" it is equal to 0.95 ± 0.1 kg / dm ³ . But for an ordinary consumer it is very important how much water should be used for 1 kg of dry mix. The volume of liquid can vary from 0.32 to 0.33 liters.

Conclusion

Consumption of grout CE 40 was mentioned above, but if you decide to use this composition in the work, then you may be interested in frost resistance. This material is able to undergo up to 100 cycles of freezing and thawing, but the operating temperature can vary from -50 to + 70 °.