Description
ARDEX EG 15 is a high-performance, 100% solids epoxy grout designed for situations that require strict standards of hygiene and high chemical and physical resistance. It grouts joints from 1.5 mm to 15 mm on floors and walls, internally and externally, and is rated for swimming pools and immersed applications. Manufactured by ARDEX Australia.
Epoxy grouts are chosen where a cement grout would fail – commercial kitchens, food preparation areas, laboratories, pools – because they do not absorb water, resist chemicals and staining, and do not suffer efflorescence. Their usual drawback is a difficult clean-off during application, and that is where EG 15 differs: it is formulated to be exceptionally easy to clean up as you work. Solvent free and low VOC. Also written ARDEX EG15.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Two-part, 100% solids epoxy grout |
|---|---|
| Joint width | 1.5 mm to 15 mm |
| Location | Internal and external, including swimming pools and immersed applications |
| Surfaces | Floors and walls |
| Suitable tiles | Porcelain, ceramic, terrazzo, slate, quarry tile, glass and moisture-insensitive natural stone |
| Mixing ratio (by volume) | Part A compound 2 parts (1 L); Part B hardener 1 part (500 mL); Part C colour pack 5-7 parts (5 kg) |
| Clean-off window | Within 15 minutes of application; grout and clean 1-2 m² at a time |
| Wash up | Water |
| Viscosity | Adjustable to suit application conditions |
| Emissions | Solvent free, low VOC |
| Packaging | 1 L Part A, 500 mL Part B, 5 kg colour pack |
Colour range and coverage figures are published and maintained by ARDEX rather than reproduced here, since both vary by colour and tile format. See ardexaustralia.com for the current colour selection and coverage chart, or contact us and we will confirm for your tile size and joint width.
Where to Use
- Commercial kitchens and food preparation areas
- Swimming pools and immersed applications
- Laboratories and clinical environments
- Areas subject to chemical spillage or aggressive cleaning
- Showers, wet areas and high-traffic floors
- Swimming and hydrotherapy pools
- Internal and external walls and floors
How to Apply
- Check the joints – they must be clean, free of dust, excess adhesive and bedding mortar, and the adhesive must be fully set. Remove all spacers.
- Combine the kit – mix by volume: 2 parts Part A compound (1 L), 1 part Part B hardener (500 mL), 5 to 7 parts Part C colour pack (5 kg). The colour pack range allows viscosity to be adjusted for conditions. Mix the full kit; part-mixing changes the ratio and the grout will not cure correctly.
- Apply – work the grout into the joints, compacting so they are completely filled, and remove the excess from the tile face as you go.
- Clean off while working – complete cleaning within 15 minutes of application, grouting and cleaning 1 to 2 square metres at a time. Wash up is with water. Once cured, removal is mechanical.
- Cure – allow the full cure before exposing the joints to chemicals or immersion. Confirm cure and service times with ARDEX Technical Services for pool and immersed work.
Important Notes
- Porous, moisture-sensitive and textured tiles may require special application procedures – contact ARDEX Technical Services.
- Joints must be dry before grouting and free from permanent dampness.
- With textured or matt tiles, check ease of cleaning on a sample before grouting the whole area.
- Epoxy grouts have a limited working time once mixed. Mix only what can be placed and cleaned off within it.
- Clean off during application, not afterwards. Cured epoxy grout must be removed mechanically.
- Colour range and coverage are maintained by ARDEX and vary by colour and tile format – confirm before ordering.
