Glitter Grout., consumption and application?

[monkeysm8]

Tiles are 300 x 300mm porcelain, 10mm (ish) thick area is around 5m2.

How many tubs v's bags of glitter will I need for this one please?

First time using it, is there anything I should know regarding application, clean up etc? I havn't got an epoxy grout float, do I need one? or does it spread easily?

Any pointers gratfully recieved ta.

Stu.

[Paul Riley]

Sure Mapei will answer you tomorrow, if not will work it out for you when I'm in the office later in the afternoon 10th Nov

[chrisroe]

Stu

I dont know how many tubs but i was told they recommend 3 bags of glitter per tub but two is better and yes i would use full epoxy grout float but its not that hard and it does clean up well not like old epoxy stuff only use throwaway stuff as it get in places the sun dont shine and becareful when you pop in for a quick one at the local gay bar on the way home

Have fun glitter boy

[doc]

MM8

You can use the grout as is or put up to three sachets of glitter in it although we reckon its looks its best with two sachets in it.
The job you have will use 1.9Kg assuming a 3mm joint so 1 x 3Kg tub should suffice.
Application wise treat as Kerapoxy;
1 Mix A and B with drill then add glitter and remix until uniform.
2 Apply with hard rubber float.
3 Draw float accross diagonally to remove excess.
4 Emulsify residual film with a damp white scotchbrite pad held flat over tiling.
5 Draw a damp sponge accross tiling to remove emulsified film.
6 Leave any streaks until the grout has cured and remove with a scotchbrite
pad and water.

doc

[monkeysm8]

Cheers chaps.

Sorry Doc should have mentioned, it is indeed a 3mm joint.

Chris all i can can say is i'll take all the necessarry precautions.... as always, extra strength latex etc (gloves that is ).

[monkeysm8]

Just some feedback really.

I got on really well with this grout. Alright it's a bit stiff to spread but certainly not "chewing gum" consistancy as i'd heard the old epoxy grouts used to be like, It cleaned up easily as per doc's instuctions and left a good effect (if you like that kind of thing- as my customer did, she loved it!)

Nice one- good product.

[chrisroe]

ok disco boy