Wear safety glasses and chemical-resistant gloves. Combines the chemical resistance of epoxy grouts, with the ease of applicati Suitable Substrates (when used as a bonding mortar), # finishing techniques. installed shade can differ based on tile type, porosity, job site conditions and The foundation of precise tile and stone setting. Grout vertical surfaces as soon as possible after mixing. It is important to achieve 100% fill coverage with no voids in the joints to prevent pinholes and slumping of the epoxy grout. In addition, these surfaces should be roughened to ensure a good bond. Coverage may vary based on installation practices and jobsite conditions. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. A new coat of colorant, also known as grout paint⦠Pot life is approximately 60 minutes at 75°F (24°C). Avoid gouging joints. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Privacy, Contact | ArmorTrak is not just regular paint, it's a liquefied polyurethane membrane with proprietary self-contained dehydrated rubber granules that forms a unique rubber epoxy floor coating that is aesthetically ⦠It does, however, get dirty over time. ROLLING FOG, # If in eyes, rinse with water 15 minutes. When youâve finished this, vacuum the old fallen grout, taking care not to knock any of it down the shower drain. CustomTech – the industry’s leading collection of technologically-superior, easy-to-use, professional grade subfloor preparation products designed for all types of floor coverings. If inclement weather is expected, protect the work area with tenting at least 1 foot (30 cm) above the finished surface to allow air flow. CEG-IG is compatible with both CEG-Lite Part A and CEG Part A epoxy grout color pigment and hardener products. Add the entire contents of two parts pigment Part A to Part B and stir to produce a homogeneous consistency, eliminating any color streaks from appearing in the mixed unit. ( Log Out / Perform a test on a small area prior to use. info@epoxy.com. GROUT WILL NOT HARDEN OR COME TO THE DESIRED COLOR IF INCORRECTLY MIXED. Let’s take a moment to discuss that dreaded hollow sound above. BRIGHT WHITE, # Some ceramic, glass, metal, marble or stone tiles can be scratched or damaged by the silica aggregate filler. When color considerations are critical, a mock-up should be constructed prior to final selection and application. 352-533-2167 CEG-IG is an industrial grade, water cleanable, 100% solids epoxy grout that has high chemical, temperature and stain resistance. Stains can RUIN Stone & Tile.Protect Yours Now! Chart for estimating purposes. It is formulated for harsh environments such as commercial kitchens and food processing facilities. Apply grout using an epoxy grout float, pulling it horizontally and vertically over the tile to work it into the joints. Just before I install the new layer of epoxy I solvent wipe with xylene, let it dry. Products : Grout : Epoxy Grout : CEG-IG 100% Solids Industrial Grade Epoxy Grout. 543 Hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical factories, laboratories and similar installations where clinical sanitation is maintained by harsh cleaning methods. Excellent resistance to industrial cleaners. Protect these surfaces from exposure. This substance works well to join tile together and makes for a pretty, even finish. Applying New Epoxy over Old Epoxy I frequently get calls and emails from folks who want to install our epoxy over an existing epoxy floor or coating that they have. ( Log Out / If the flooring system or coating is very poorly bonded you will get a sound from your grinder like you are dragging a piece of paper or a piece of stone under the grinder, or rubbing stone. 95 SNOW WHITE, # Exceeds ANSI A118.3 specifications. Back to the question, “can I put epoxy over epoxy?” I always assume that the reason that the epoxy is wearing out or coming loose is that the epoxy is low quality or the installation was poorly done or both until I can prove otherwise. All grouting and cleaning should be completed within 80 minutes. Do not get on skin or clothing. Then, reapply additional mortar to a depth sufficient to be notched with a suitable trowel. When grouting walls, place epoxy on a mortarboard placed on the floor. All epoxies are temperature sensitive. 647 Single Component Grout Fusion Pro the original stain proof, color Fusion Pro the original stain proof, color perfect grout. The existing epoxy left behind must be well bonded, and sanded until it has no shine. Colors may appear slightly different than shown on color samples. Fusion Pro #641 Cool White 1 Gal. Custom® Building Products is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and in manufacturing practices. For commercial kitchen and industrial applications, contact your Custom Building Products representative for details regarding warranty durations. The way that I do that is to attempt to grind or shot blast off the existing epoxy. Once the joints are packed, pull the float diagonally across the tile to remove excess from the tile faces, then mold the joints to eliminate high points by wiping the tile in a circular motion with a wet sponge. Its Single Component formula is ready to use and easy to spread and clean. With all epoxies, a crystallization effect can occur when the liquid gets below 45°F (7°C) and/or has experienced multiple cycles of high and low temperature changes. That is based on over 30 years of field experience with the products. This will extend working time. Rubberized Waterproof Epoxy Coating Best Roof Deck & Pool Deck Coating. It is also absolutely essential that the existing surface be structurally sound and firmly attached to the supporting structure. Excellent resistance to inorganic and organic acids. Do not induce vomiting. NOTE: TWO PART A UNITS OF COLOR ARE REQUIRED FOR ONE PART B RESIN COMPONENT. View All CustomTech Flooring Prep Products, Aqua Mix Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner, www.custombuildingproducts.com/product-warranty, 4.25" x 4.25" x 1/4" (10.8 x 10.8 x .64 cm), High chemical, stain and temperature resistance, Formulated for harsh environments such as commercial kitchens and food processing facilities, CEG-IG can be used as both a grout and as a setting mortar, Use with virtually any tile: vitreous, semi-vitreous or impervious tile including ceramic, mosaic, quarry, pavers, porcelain, brick, mini-brick and green marble, Use to fill joint widths from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.6-13mm), May be used for both floor and wall installations. NOTE: On porous or rough tiles, pre-grout sealing with a grout release such as Aqua Mix Grout Release or TileLab SurfaceGuard may be necessary to prevent staining. As a final step, clean film from tile by dragging a damp, clean microfiber towel flatly across the tiles. Final thoughts on grout cleaning. When grouting walls, place epoxy on a mortarboard placed on the floor. Do not swallow. Spread mixed epoxy with flat side of trowel onto substrate. Epoxy.com Technical Support Tile grout with dependable performance and color. As early as seven hour cure time at 75, Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Materials, Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants. I have seen concrete so pounded by traffic that it came loose, but our epoxy was still attached and still doing its job. COOL WHITE, # ), it is recommended that the complete installation be cured 14 days prior to constant submersion in water. All Rights Reserved. The beauty of trying to get it off is you are removing all the shine and getting it ready to accept another layer of epoxy. BROWN VELVET, # Mechanical scrubbing with the above cleaners can be used when necessary. Grout vertical surfaces as soon as possible after mixing. Custom Building Products offers you one source for the needs of virtually any job. Excellent for use in chemical and food processing plants such as dairies, breweries, bottling plants, meat processing plants, restaurants, commercial kitchens, fast food restaurants, cafeterias, supermarkets and textile and metal finishing plants where the use of acids, alkalis, solvents, strong detergents, cleaners and other chemicals would normally cause erosion and damage to the setting beds and grout joints. Should not be used in an environment with temperature requirements above 360°F (182°C) for any extended period of time. Pot life will vary depending on ambient conditions; pot life is approximately 60 minutes at 75° F (24° C). On the other hand if you are replacing it, what is wrong with the existing epoxy? Do not get in eyes. Then, youâll be ready to install new grout. Professional Solutions for Professional Results
145 For Construction/Expansion/Control/Isolation Joints, follow installation procedures as outlined in TCNA EJ-171. Has the existing epoxy been badly abused by heavy sharp objects being dragged on it? 646 Interior and exterior applications. Early return to service. You should be concerned about going over epoxy that is coming loose from the substrate. Roughen the surface by sanding or scarifying; rinse and allow to dry. My company and I personally started out as installers of epoxy. Removing as much epoxy as possible will make final cleaning easier. All surfaces on which tiles are to be set must be dry, structurally sound, and not subject to temperatures below 65° F (18° C) or above 95° F (35° C). CAPE GRAY, # Cleaning your grout can make a big difference in both looks and having a healthy environment. ( Log Out / Electrostatic Dissipative Epoxy Installation Guide. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. For more tile and joint sizes, use the Material Calculator at CustomBuildingProducts.com or contact CUSTOM Technical Services at 800-282-8786. 641 CEG-IG is a two component epoxy system that combines a pigmented hardener with epoxy resins and recycled aggregates to fill joint widths from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.6-13mm) and won’t shrink or sag. For more surface preparation and installation tips please visit or “Where to Start” page at: http://www.epoxy.com/start/default.aspx. See chemical resistance chart for details. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Remove excess epoxy by holding the grout float at a 90° angle and pulling the float diagonally across the grout joints using it like a squeegee. Sample colors shown may vary from actual grout. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Then I recommend a coat either Epoxy.com Product #899 Primer or Epoxy.com Product #12 Chemical Resistant Primer. ANTIQUE WHITE, # Plumb and true masonry, concrete, cured Portland cement mortar beds. Installation must comply with the requirements of all applicable local, state and federal code jurisdictions. And, of course you create a home for mold and bacteria. Terms | See chemical resistance chart for details. WINTER GRAY, # When you tap it with a hammer you get a hollow higher pitch noise than you get when you tap solid concrete or a solid floor over concrete. Change rinse water (and sponge if buildup occurs) frequently to aid in cleanup and minimize epoxy residue left behind. Using a grout sponge and as little pressure as possible, work in a circular motion across tiles to loosen epoxy film and to finish the joints smoothly. DELOREAN GRAY, # Protect from harsh industrial cleaners for seven days and from aggressive chemicals for 14 days. They want to know if it is okay to go over it and what they have to do to properly prepare the surface. 545 Epoxy grout is more flexible than standard grout. See Epoxy Surface Preparation Procedures for more information on this subject. If material is hard, place the sealed container (with the lid on), in warm tap water at approximately 120°F (49°C) for 10 to 20 minutes, and when re-liquified, let the material return to room temperature before mixing. Then install epoxy as usual. 52 Disinfecting Epoxy.com Coatings and Flooring, Mitigation of Concrete Slab Chemical Vapors. Bond directly to brick, ceramic tiles, cementitious backer board, steel, glass and fiberglass. Available for light traffic after 7 hours with ambient temperature at 70° with 50% relative humidity; narrower grout joints and job site conditions may increase cure time. When used as a grout on exterior applications, color variations may occur over time. DRIFTWOOD, # STEEL BLUE, # Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. If some leftover grout from the original job remains and the job is not more than a couple of years old, the leftover grout may prove to be a good color match. Privacy | Higher temperatures will cause the epoxy to become more fluid and will accelerate the set. Clean tools and hands with water before material dries. 544 Preparing your surface is the most critical task of any tile or stone installation. Norm Lambert, President – Technical Support Director If the existing epoxy is a good hard solid one that is well bonded to a well prepared substrate it is possible. In some applications, CEG-IG™ may be used as a mortar when bonding to cement surfaces. When CEG-IG 100% Solids Industrial Grade Epoxy Grout is used as a part of a qualifying full installation system of CUSTOM products in an approved installation environment, the installation can qualify for up to a lifetime system warranty. 10 Apply grout using a hard epoxy rubber float, filling all joints full and even with surface of tile. 643 Color consistent, stain and chemical resistant, No additive needed for critical grouting application, Contains recycled materials that may contribute to LEED credits, Exceeds ANSI 118.3 (100% Epoxy) and ANSI 118.5 (Furan) performance requirements. Final “Where to Start” page may be the best way to get you off to a quick start. Floors, countertops, backsplashes, tubs and shower areas. This professional grade sanded grout features unsurpassed stain resistance with no sealing required. Unlike traditional epoxy grouts, ARDEX EG 8 PLUS is easy to apply, requires no special tools, and can be cleaned off the tile surface up to 60 minutes after application. Epoxy, epoxy residue, or wash water will discolor painted or anodized surfaces upon contact. Open Part B and stir thoroughly to eliminate the effects of settling due to shipping. OYSTER GRAY, # Grout mixture requires two separately-sold parts: Obtain the applicable LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY at www.custombuildingproducts.com/product-warranty or send a written request to Custom Building Products, Inc., Five Concourse Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30328, USA. For more information, find details and limitations to this warranty at custombuildingproducts.com. 172 ( Log Out / Unfortunately, I didnât get âgrout the color of dirtâ because I was told epoxy grout doesnât stain. 333 Initial maintenance for the first seven days should be using clean water only. Subsequent attempts may be necessary. If after a substantial effort the epoxy cannot be removed and I cannot hear a hollow sound under the existing epoxy, I feel I have proven that the existing material is solid and well bonded. Stains on stone, tile or grout happen easily - and can leave permanent stains. If it is wearing out you want to know why. Cleaning may be accomplished via mechanical abrasion, scraping or chipping. Protect your surface against both oil-based and water-based stains with the right sealer. I frequently get calls and emails from folks who want to install our epoxy over an existing epoxy floor or coating that they have. Dry porous concrete should not be pre-dampened with water before applying CEG-IG. Temperature affects set time; therefore, it is advisable to occasionally remove a tile to be sure mortar has not skinned over and sufficient transfer is being made. NEW TAUPE, # CUSTOM will repair and/or replace, at its discretion, the affected area of the system. Troweling should leave enough mortar to give minimum of 80% contact with back of the tile and a leave a mortar bed of about 3/32" (2.4 mm) for ceramic mosaic tile to 1/4" (6.3 mm) for quarry tile. May irritate eyes. SuperiorBilt® Tools are professionally preferred for tile, stone and floor covering installations. 9 When sanding, an approved respirator should be used. With its fast cure time, CEG-IG provides a quick return to service. BLEACHED WOOD, # Mailing Address Custom Building Products 7711 Center Ave. Ste 500 Huntington Beach, CA 92647, © 2021 Custom Building Products. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Should be tested for possible staining or slight color changes when used with porous, absorptive, textured tile and stone units such as rough textured ceramic tile, natural stone or marble. Do not breathe fumes. I have never seen or been made aware of any of Epoxy.com coatings and/or flooring systems that have worn out have come loose from the concrete. Start with the grout saw and go over all areas of the shower where the grout has cracked, using the saw to remove the old grout from the lines between tiles. 2-part formula, with part A pigmented liquid epoxy hardener and part B liquid epoxy resins combined with recycled aggregates. Try a test patch to be sure. 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A grout knife for sanded grout and a carbide cutter for unsanded grout are among your options; donât try to remove epoxy grout with a manual tool. 640 Epoxy residue should not be allowed to cure on unintended surfaces (e.g. swimming pools, gang showers, etc. 165 The Right Product for the Right Job – Since 1980. Application for Use as a Grout. In these areas us an appropriate caulk or sealant such as, Part A 1.3 lb (.58 kg) container of pigmented liquid epoxy hardener, available in 40 standard colors, Part B 27.7 lb (12.6 kg) liquid epoxy resin combined with aggregates. Was the exiting epoxy damaged by chemicals beyond the chemical resistance of the existing epoxy? ALABASTER, # Do not allow epoxy to set on face of tile. Epoxies are easiest to apply when temperatures are between 70°F and 85°F (21°C and 29°C). 11 Other substrates like existing ceramic tile, steel, glass and fiberglass must all be free of all oils, coatings, dust and moisture. May irritate skin. ARCTIC WHITE, # SADDLE BROWN, # Smooth, steel- troweled concrete floors must be roughened to ensure a superior bond. Surfaces must be dry and free of all grease, oil, dirt, dust, curing compounds, sealers, coating, efflorescence, old adhesive residues, gypsum-based underlayments and any other foreign matter. Detailed installation procedures and use of epoxy mortars may be found in the TCNA Handbook under F-114, F-115, F-116E, F-125, F-128, F-143, F-131, F-132, F-134, F-135, F-200, F-205, TR-712 and TR-713 and in addition, in ANSI A108.6. Apply liberal amounts of clean, warm water to the grouted area. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 370 Careers | Do not sand flooring that contains asbestos. 542 Offering the largest selection of Sealers, Cleaners, Problem Solvers, Grout Colorant and Stone Restoration products, we provide professionals with the right tools and solutions; making us the #1 Contractor Preferred Manufacturer of Sealers and Cleaners. 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