TOPSTUK Cement-based grouting with high percentage of elastomeric resins for 3 to 15 mm joints. Microshield system provides active protection that helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and mould, which can cause stains and deterioration of the grouting. Highly sanitizing.

MAIN FEATURES Good flexibility Water repellent High degree of hardness Abrasion resistant UV resistant Frost proof APPEARANCE Powder in 2 colours (see colour card in www.technokolla.com) STORAGE 12 months in dry place FIELDS OF USE - Grouting all types of ceramic tiles, both indoors and outdoors. Particularly suitable for grouting 3 to 15 mm joints. - TOPSTUK has been created for grouting joints on facades or outdoor terraces. Thanks to its special formula, which makes it highly flexible, the product provides optimum resistance to dimensional variations caused by thermal shocks to which outdoor...

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES LABORATORY TESTS Tests conducted in the laboratories of Centro Ceramico of Bologna on Technokolla's cement-based grouting with MICROSHIELD SYSTEM active protection have established that the bacterial survival rate is 0, while colonization by mould and fungi is inhibited. Resistance to fungal growth test in accordance with standard: BS 5980 Photo 1 shows the sample of conventional grouting that has just been inoculated by colonies of mould spores. Rubber trowel Photo 2 shows the same sample after 14 days of incubation, with mould growth index 4 (31-70%). PHOTO 1 In Photo...

AVAILABLE COLOURS 01 MANHATTAN 03 ASH GROUTING consumption g/m2 joint in mm CONSUMPTION CALCULATION FORMULA AxBx in mm WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS - do not exceed the recommended amount of water in the mixture - the mixture must never be fluid - first perform a cleanability test when using dark colours on light polished porcelain stoneware or on natural stone - if the tiles are very absorbent, it is advisable to wet the surface before grouting - never interrupt the grouting operations for more than two hours in the same room or area - do not add anything to the product that is not specified...

topstuk TECHNICAL DATA granular powder Temperature during application Water used for mixing Curing time Thermal resistance Abrasion resistance Flexural strength after dry storage Bending strength after freezing/thawing cycles Compressive strength after dry storage Compressive strength after freezing/thawing cycles Water absorption after 30 min. Water absorption after 240 min. Resistence to the growth of bacteria S% (survival): Degree of mould colonization C% (growth): EMICODE Emission class TIME TO WAIT BEFORE GROUTING Floor with adhesive Floor with quick-setting adhesive Floor with dry-shake...