Mapei Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout

Available as a 3.0kg Kit

 
Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout is a two-component, epoxy resin-based decorative grout, with glass micro-spheres and other special components. It has an excellent resistance to acids, easy workability and is very easy
to clean. Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout has a bacteriostatic agent, preventing from the proliferation of bacteria
and the formation of mould on the surfaces of grouts, making tiled surfaces hygienic and safe, thanks to the
innovative BioBlock® technology developed as a result of MAPEI research.

Where to Use

Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout is used for the decorative grouting of internal and external tiled floors and walls.
Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout is also suitable for the creation of an acid-resistant bond to all substrates normally used in the building industry.
Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout is used to create floors, walls, worktops etc. in compliance with the HACCP system
and the requirements of EC Regulation No. 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs.

Application Examples

• Installing and grouting decorative coverings in environments with an high aesthetic value (e.g. showrooms,
commercial environments, etc.).

• Installing and grouting floors and walls in showers and bathrooms. Suitable on fibreglass and PVC substrates.

• Installing and grouting floors and walls in thermal facilities, Turkish baths, etc.

• Installing and grouting swimming pools.

• Repairing existing degraded grouts by removing all loose areas and to a minimum uniform depth of 3 mm.

Technical Characteristics

This is a product with very low emission of volatile organic compounds and is classified Emicode EC1 Plus
by GEV when used for grouting. Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout may be mixed with up to 6% by weight of
MapeGlitter, metallised coloured glitter, to create aesthetic effects. Percentage depends on the aesthetic
effect and workability desired. MapeGlitter is available in silver and gold. Kerapoxy Easy Design may be mixed
with Mapecolor Metallic, available in pre-dosed sachets (90 g, equal to 3% by weight of a 3 kg drum of Kerapoxy
Easy Design), powder pigment based on very high-quality pearlescent mica, to create a metallic effect.
Mapecolor Metallic is available in Moonlight (similar to platinum), Sahara (similar to gold), Shining
(similar to silver), Red clay (similar to copper), Stardust (similar to dark silver).
In order to obtain a homogeneous mix, we suggest to add Mapecolor Metallic of the desired colour to Kerapoxy
Easy Design 700 (translucent). Mixing Mapecolor Metallic with Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout of other
colours may result in numerous metallic effects with different intensity and shades. It is recommended to
carry out preliminary tests since the result may vary based on the colours and quantities used, however
within the maximum dosage of 3% by weight so that the workability of the grout/mortar is not affected.

When applied correctly, Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout produces joints with the following characteristics:

• excellent mechanical strength and resistance to chemicals, therefore excellent durability;

• smooth and compact surface finish which is non-absorbent and easy to clean; it guarantees a high level
of hygiene, where a high protection from the formation and proliferation of micro-organisms (such as
fungus and mould) is required;

• excellent workability, much better than traditional epoxy mortars thanks to its creamy consistency,
which guarantees faster application times and makes it easier to clean from surfaces, with less waste and
easier to obtain a good finish;

• no shrinkage and no cracks; uniform colours, resistant to UV rays and atmospheric agents;

• excellent bond; certified according to ISO 22196:2011 as a grouting mortar protected agains the formation
and proliferation of micro-organisms.

Recommendations

• Use Kerapoxy IEG to grout ceramic floors subject to attack by oleic acids (ham curers, sausage factories,
oil mills, etc.) and aromatic hydrocarbons.

• Use a flexible sealant from the MAPEI range (such as Mapesil AC, Mapesil LM, PU 40, Mapeflex PU 45 FT or
Mapeflex PU 50 SL) for flexible expansion joints or for joints subject to movement.

• Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout does not guarantee a perfect bond when used as a grout if the edges of tiles
are wet or contaminated with cement, dust, oil, grease, etc.

• If porcelain tiles are grouted with a contrasting colour of Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout (for example
black on white), carry out preliminary tests beforehand.

• Always carry out preliminary tests before grouting stone or ground porcelain with a porous or rough surface.

• Do not add water or solvents to Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout to increase its workability.

• Use the product at temperatures between +12°C and +30°C.

• The packages are pre-dosed and, therefore, it is not possible to make mixing errors. Do not estimate the
quantities when mixing: hardening will be compromised if the catalysing ratio is wrong.

• If hardened Kerapoxy Easy Design Epoxy Grout has to be removed from the joints, use an industrial hot air blower.
If hardened localised residues of the product remain attached to the tiles, use Pulicol 2000 for cleaning.

• Kerapoxy Easy Design mixed with MapeGlitter or Mapecolor Metallic is not suitable for swimming pools or external
use.