Grout "Lithokol". Grouting of tiles Litokol

Trowels are dry mortars intended for sealing intertitic joints. These means are used when decorating walls with tiles, ceramic granite, mosaic, artificial stone, etc. One of the most high-quality and popular varieties of this material is the "Lithokol" grout.

Manufacturer

It is produced by an Italian company of the same name, founded in 1968. The main advantages of "Lithokol" grout are:

• A variety of colors. If desired, you can choose a product that is ideally suited to the tile shade.
• High adhesion properties. The stitches treated with this remedy do not crumble.
• Mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion.
• Resistance to ultraviolet light. Colored grout "Litokol" will not fade, even after many years of using the tiles.
• Versatility. Grout for tiles "Litokol" can be used when decorating surfaces with any material (tiles, ceramic granite, etc.), both inside the building and when performing finishing works on the street.

Cement-based products

There are several basic types of grouting of this brand. Means on a cement basis are intended for processing both narrow, and wide seams. And they differ not only in high adhesive properties, but also in a sufficiently low degree of water absorption. Means of this variety are usually used in public premises: in offices, shops, airports, as well as in residential apartments. You can use them on the street. By means of this type it is allowed to cover the seams when tiling or porcelain stoneware facades, porches, etc. Such grout is sold in bags and packs of 2-25 kg and costs about 50 rubles. Per kilogram.

Two-component products

The second variety of grouts of this brand, made on the basis of epoxy resins, is very resistant to mechanical damage and aggressive environments. This is quite an expensive grouting. Its price can range from 1000 to 1500 rubles. However, it also gives stitches very strong and beautiful. The color range of this variety of grouts is very wide. The only thing - after using it on the tile can remain hard-to-remove white stains.

The advantages of grouting on an epoxy basis include, first of all, increased resistance to UV radiation, acids and alkalis, to scratches, temperature changes.

Special varieties

There is also a special grout "Litokol", designed for processing seams when decorating walls, floors or ceilings with mosaic. There are also varieties of this product with antibacterial and antifungal additives. Means of this type are usually used in the decoration of swimming pools, baths and other very damp rooms.

The color scale of the "Litokol"

One of the advantages of the means of this brand is a variety of colors. The company "Litokol" produces cement grouting of 32 different shades. The choice of epoxy bicomponent agents is even wider - 102 colors. You can choose the right option for both single-colored tiles and multi-colored tiles. In the latter case, neutral shades are usually used, compositionally complementing the pattern of tile or porcelain stoneware. When decorating walls or ceilings with one-tone tiles, usually one or two tone resources are chosen to be darker than the main background.

Recently, there is also a bright grout in fashion. Its colors can be different. However, use this option is recommended only when finishing surfaces with a single-tile.

Technology of finishing joints with cement grout

The time of commencement of work with the use of "Litokol" depends on the drying time of the tile adhesive. Usually, the seams are rubbed in a day or two after the end of the cladding works. Shades of grouting this brand are diverse, because the right color will not be difficult to find. For very light tiles in extreme cases, you can use the white version of the tool. When using cement grout, a one-off portion is prepared in such a way that it can be worked out in thirty minutes. Grouting of tile joints is carried out using a rubber spatula or plaster trowel. Work starts from the corner of the room far from the door.

Fill the seams, holding the trowel at an angle of 45 degrees. Even with very tidy actions, the tile will still get stained with trowel. It is possible to erase it when using the product on a cement basis every 15-30 minutes. After the last treated joints have dried, the entire surface should be wiped with a damp sponge, removing the coating.

How to use epoxy

In preparation, the two-component grout "Litokol" is more difficult than the compositions on a cement basis. Beforehand, you need to get a sachet with a catalyst from the bucket. It should be opened and squeezed out the contents (without residue) in a bucket of pasta. Mix the mix best mixer. In this case, a much better grouting will be obtained. Working time of epoxy drying is 45 minutes. On this basis, the volume of a single serving must be calculated.

The grouting of the tile joints with an epoxy agent is carried out in small sections of 1-2 meters. After the work is done, you should wait 20 minutes and wipe the room with a damp rag. Since the floors with the use of epoxy grouts are washed more difficultly than when using cement mortar, it is worth wiping the room and a second time, using a cellulose sponge. To remove the stains, you can use not water, but special means. For example, "Litonet". To wash the floor should be a maximum of eight hours after grouting the joints. Later the agent will freeze to such an extent that it will be almost impossible to remove it.

What can be the expense of grouting "Litokol"

The consumption of this brand is about 0.25-0.5 kg / m ² . The specific figure depends primarily on the size of the seams. For the wide, only cement grouts are usually used. In this case, the expense, of course, will be greater. To find out about the seams of what width is calculated for this or that type of grout "Litokol", it is possible by marking. The range of values is indicated by numbers after the name. Thus, Litochrom 1-6 is intended for grouting joints 1-6 mm thick. Trowel Lintochrom 3-15 can process the seams in 3-15 mm.

Grout "Lithokol": reviews

The opinion of the buyers about the means of this brand was very good. Seams with its application are very accurate and qualitative. I like the consumer and the fact that you can choose a color for any tile. However, the epoxy variety is not recommended for self-decoration of walls with tiles. The fact is that it is quite complicated in applying the remedy. What do even experts, finishers.

Grout "Litokol", reviews of which are otherwise positive, does not turn yellow and does not turn black. The strength of this composition can be judged by the fact that after solidification it becomes similar to plastic. Many consumers attribute the advantages of this tool to the fact that in addition to it (to some varieties) there is a special supplement Night Vision. If you mix it into the paste, the seams will subsequently glow in the dark.