PRODUCT DATA SHEET
SikaCeram® CleanGrout
Cementitious floor/wall tile grout for joints 1–8 mm
DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
SikaCeram® CleanGrout is a cementitious setting, floor ▪ Floor and wall application
/wall tile grout powder for use in joints from 1–8 mm ▪ Water-repellent
in width. Additives contained in the powder provide ▪ Abrasion resistant
protection against mould, bacterial and fungal growth ▪ High degree of hardness
while maintaining a colour stable, abrasion resistant, ▪ UV resistant
water repellent durable finish. For indoor and outdoor ▪ Frost proof
use. ▪ Contains mould protection
USES
Grouting the following tile types:
▪ Ceramic
▪ Earthenware
▪ Glass mosaic
▪ Marble and other natural stones
▪ Grès porcelain
Grouting tiles for the following high performance and
demanding applications:
▪ Swimming pools
▪ Heated floors
▪ Commercial / Industrial / Residential environments
▪ Facades
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical Base Polymer modified, portland cement based, with selected fine silica/quartz
sand, water retainers and other special additives.
Packaging 5 kg and 2 kg bags. Refer to current price list for packaging variations.
Appearance / Colour Colours:
White Light Grey Grey Beige
Shelf Life 12 months from date of production.
Storage Conditions Product must be stored in original, unopened and undamaged sealed pack-
aging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C. Always
refer to packaging.
Maximum Grain Size Dmax: 0,30 mm
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Product Declaration CG2WA (EN 13888)
Water Absorption After 30 min ≤1g (EN 12808-5)
After 240 min ≤3g
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Abrasion Resistance ≤ 1000 mm3 (EN 12808-2)
Compressive Strength After dry storage ≥ 20 N/mm2 (EN 12808-3)
Tensile Strength in Flexure After dry storage ≥ 4 N/mm2 (EN 12808-3)
Shrinkage ≤ 3 mm/m (EN 12808-4)
Microbiological Resistance Bacteria survival 0% (Protocol CCB - RP
Colonization No growth 335/10/S)
Joint width 1–8 mm
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing Ratio 5 kg bag ~1,3 litres of water (26 % ± 1 %)
2 kg bag ~0,5 litres of water (26 % ± 1 %)
Fresh mortar density ~2,05 kg/l
Consumption The consumption is dependent on the size of the tiles, joint width and
depth.
As a guide, consumption is indicated in following table and is expressed in
g/m2.
Tile Size Joint Width
Centimetres 2 mm 3 mm 5 mm 8 mm
Glass mosaic 1300 - - -
2 × 2 × 0,4
5 × 5 × 0,4 450
10 × 10 × 0,6 350 500 840 1350
15 × 15 × 0,9 350 500 840 1350
20 × 20 × 0,9 250 380 630 1000
30 × 30 × 1 190 280 470 750
30 × 60 × 1 140 210 350 560
50 × 50 × 1 110 170 280 450
60 × 120 × 1,1 80 110 200 310
These figures are theoretical and do not allow for any additional material
due to surface porosity, surface profile, variations in level or wastage etc.
Consumption can be also calculated with the following formula:
Consumption (g/m2) = A × B × [(C + D)/(C × D)] × 140.
A = Gap width (mm) C = Tile length (cm)
B = Tile height (mm) D = Tile width (cm)
Ambient Air Temperature +5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Substrate Temperature +5 °C min. / +35 °C max.
Pot Life ~2 hours
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Waiting Time Before grouting on floor tiles laid Waiting time
with:
Normal-setting adhesive 24–36 hours
Fast-setting adhesive 4–6 hours
Thick-bed (traditional) adhesive 8–10 days
Before grouting on wall tiles laid
with:
Normal-setting adhesive 4–6 hours
Fast-setting adhesive 2 hours
Above times are indicative. Always consult the appropriate tile adhesive
Product Data Sheet.
Applied Product Ready for Use Use Waiting time
Walkability 24–36 hours
Full traffic ~14 days
Water immersion ~21 days
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS from the tile surfaces moving the tool diagonally
across the joints.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT When the grout is touch dry. Use a damp sponge or
sponge float to clean the tile surfaces. Clean sponge
Check joints are dry, clean, and clear of excess adhes- regularly with clean water.
ive, contaminants and tile joint spacers. Remove from When grout has set hard enough in the joint (finger
joint before grout application. nail hard). Polish the tile surfaces by wiping with a
For applications in hot climates / environments, or on clean, soft dry cloth.
absorbent substrates, thoroughly pre-dampen the sur- If SikaCeram® LatexGrout has been used instead of
face immediately prior to product application. water in the grout mix, polish the tile surfaces immedi-
Avoid any ponding / standing water on the surface. ately after the initial cleaning with a damp sponge.
Surface must not be damp to touch.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
MIXING
Clean all tools and application equipment with water
Pour the recommended amount of clean cold water after use. Hardened material can only be removed
into a suitable, clean mixing container. mechanically
Slowly add SikaCeram® CleanGrout powder to the wa-
ter while mixing using a low speed (~500 rpm) drill LIMITATIONS
mixer. Then mix thoroughly until the material is fully
mixed and lump free. Avoid entraining air into the mix ▪ Do not exceed the recommended amount of water
by over mixing. in the mix. The mix must never be fluid.
Allow the product to stand for 2–3 minutes before re- ▪ Do not add or allow any additional water to be ad-
mixing for 30 seconds. ded into the mixed product during or after mixing.
The finished mix has a creamy consistency, uniformly ▪ Prevent contact of freshly applied material with wa-
coloured and is easy to apply and spread. ter (including rain), except during cleaning opera-
For areas requiring only small quantities, these can be tions. Also prevent exposure with excess atmospher-
mixed by hand. Measure the water : powder ratio ic humidity / condensation or residual moisture in
carefully as small differences in the mix ratio can res- the substrate etc.
ult in colour shade variations. ▪ Avoid significant temperature variation during ap-
For high-performance and demanding applications, plication and setting times, as well as excessive
such as heavily-trafficked floors, exposed facades, draughts, forced ventilation or winds.
swimming pools or for additional flexibility, the water ▪ Excess water and ventilation, temperature vari-
can be replaced with a solution of SikaCeram® Latex- ations, application on very porous tiles or on sub-
Grout (Refer to the individual Product Data Sheet) strates leading to rapid water absorption etc.
can result in colour shade variations.
APPLICATION ▪ When coloured grout is applied for aesthetics such
as on polished porcelain or natural stone tiles, al-
Before grouting check adhesive has fully set. ways carry out cleanability testing on a small area
SikaCeram® CleanGrout is applied using an appropri- prior to full application.
ate tool such as a grout spreader, squeegee or grout- ▪ On highly absorbent tiles, it is always recommended
ing float/trowel. to thoroughly pre-dampen the surface before grout-
Completely fill and compact the joints uniformly. ing.
If required, finish grout with a grout finishing tool ▪ Always apply SikaCeram® CleanGrout in a continuous
while grout is wet. operation and do not interrupt for more than two
Using the same spreader/ float, remove excess grout hours in the same room or area of tiling.
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▪ Premature exposure to water or excess water in the ECOLOGY HEALTH AND SAFETY
mix can result in white efflorescence on the grout
surface. For information and advice on the safe handling, stor-
▪ Avoid application in direct sunlight to avoid cracking age and disposal of chemical products, users shall
in the joint. refer to the most recent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) con-
▪ Ensure grout has set sufficiently before carrying out
taining physical, ecological, toxicological and other
the tile cleaning procedure to avoid grout being re-
safety-related data.
moved from joint.
▪ Do not add anything to the product that is not spe-
cified in this Product Data Sheet. LEGAL NOTES
▪ Do not use for any applications not explicitly de-
scribed in this Product Data Sheet. The information, and, in particular, the recommenda-
tions relating to the application and end-use of Sika
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA products, are given in good faith based on Sika’s cur-
rent knowledge and experience of the products when
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are properly stored, handled and applied under normal
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommenda-
vary due to circumstances beyond our control. tions. In practice, the differences in materials, sub-
strates and actual site conditions are such that no war-
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS ranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
Please note that as a result of specific local regulations legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
the performance of this product may vary from coun- from this information, or from any written recom-
try to country. Please consult the local Product Data mendations, or from any other advice offered. The
Sheet for the exact description of the application user of the product must test the product’s suitability
fields. for the intended application and purpose. Sika re-
serves the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our
current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always
refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which
will be supplied on request. It may be necessary to ad-
apt the above disclaimer to specific local laws and reg-
ulations. Any changes to this disclaimer may only be
implemented with permission of Sika® Corporate Legal
in Baar.
Sika South Africa (Pty) Ltd
9 Hocking Place,
Westmead, 3608
South Africa
Phone +27 31 792 6500
www.sika.co.za
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