Description
Ardex Grout Booster – 4 Litres
GENERAL
A water-based, synthetic polymer grout additive specially formulated for use with cement-based grouts. It imparts improved adhesion strength, flexibility and abrasion resistance.
For use with Ardex cement-based grouts
For flexible and water-repellent joints
Recommended for use over substrates subject to movement eg. timber floors
High grade polymer assists curing process for enhanced colour provides increased adhesion to dense tile edges and
in heavy pedestrian traffic areas
Ideal for swimming pools and reducing efflorescence
Easy to clean formula
DESCRIPTION
Ardex Grout Booster is a specially formulated, wat er-based, synthetic polymer grout additive. When mixed with Ardex cement-based grout products, Ardex Grout Booster improves adhesion, flexibility (to reduce cracking) and abrasion strength to avoid powdery grout. It can also be used to assist with reducing staining and four enhancing grout colour. Ardex Grout Booster has been developed in an easy to clean formula; it can be used for internal or external, commercial and residential applications on both the floor and wall.
Ardex grout booster is recommended for use when grouting tiles on timber floors or in kitchens, showers and swimming pools. It can also be used in general tiling applications to provide water repellent joints on balconies and external cladding; improved flexibility when fixing to backings subject to movement such as plasterboard, chipboard, plywood; increased elastic properties when fixing to heated sub-floors and to substrates subject to limited moisture movement.
FOR GROUTING (TILE TYPES)
With Ardex Cement-based grouts on tiles such as fully vitrified and ceramic tiles, porcelain, moisture insensitive natural stones and mosaics.
DRYING TIME
Drying Time is dependant on the Ardex grout used; please refer to the grout packaging. Substrate and climatic conditions will affect drying times, allow longer for dense tiles, lower temperatures or high relative humidity.
PACKAGING
Ardex Grout Booster is packed in plastic containers – net volume 1L and 4L.
SHELF LIFE
Ardex Grout Booster has a shelf life of not less than 12 months when stored in the original unopened packaging, in a dry place at 23ºC and 50% relative humidity. protect from frost.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING
Do not use Ardex Grout Booster and cement-based Ardex grouts for chemical resistant joints, use Ardex Epoxy Grout instead.
For expansion or movement joints, use Ardex silicone sealant.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause irritation, which can be prevented by wearing suitable gloves and washing off properly.
Avoid contact with SKIN and EYES; in case of contact with the EYES, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice; wear suitable gloves and EYE protection and KEEP THE PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid the generation of airborne dust during mixing. If swallowed do not induce vomiting, give a glass of water to rinse the mouth then as much water as the patient can drink and seek medical advice.
For further material safety data, consult the latest Material Safety Data Sheet.
TECHNICAL DATA
Colour: White Liquid
pH: 9-10
Application Properties at 23ºC and 50% RH
Application Range: 8ºC – 35ºC
Ready for Traffic: 24 hours
Full Cure: 14 days
Clean Up: Water
