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Ronafix® Colour Grout

Prepacked, Shrinkage-reduced, Waterproof Grout for Joints between Tiles

Ronafix® Colour Grout powder is a cement-based grouting compound for ceramic tiles, homogeneous tiles, granite and marble installed on walls and floors, both interior and exterior. A specially prepared powder which is designed to minimize efflorescence and when mixed with Ronafix® T.S. or water provide a shrinkage-reduced and waterproof grout for joints between tiles. Ronafix® Colour Grout powder is available in twenty different colours and is most suitable in joints from 3 mm to 15 mm wide. For joints width less than 3 mm, please consult with Sika Technical Department for advice.

  • Can minimize efflorescence
  • Waterproof and water resistant
  • Shrinkage-reduced
  • Stable colour finish that are unaffected by light or weather
  • Compatible with most building substrate
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Simple to mix and apply
  • Easy to clean
  • Low VOC
  • Can contribute to LEED certification
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Usage

  • Kitchens
  • Bathrooms
  • Showers
  • Lobbies
  • Swimming pools
  • External or internal facades
 

Advantages

  • Can minimize efflorescence
  • Waterproof and water resistant
  • Shrinkage-reduced
  • Stable colour finish that are unaffected by light or weather
  • Compatible with most building substrate
  • Excellent adhesion
  • Simple to mix and apply
  • Easy to clean
  • Low VOC
  • Can contribute to LEED certification

Packaging

25 kg bag

Colour

20 colours available for selection, please refer to colour chart for more details.

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

  • Conforms to EN 13888 CG2 WAr grout
Product Information

Composition

Polymer reinforced cementitious grout

Shelf life

9 months from the date of production

Storage conditions

Stored properly in undamaged and unopened original sealed packaging. Protect from direct sunlight and frost.

Density

1.67 kg/litre

 
Technical Information

Abrasion Resistance

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
≤ 1000 mm3227 mm3BS EN 12808 - 2

Compressive Strength

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
≥ 15 N/mm251.3 N/mm2

BS EN 12808 - 3

(After dry storage)

≥ 15 N/mm246.9 N/mm2

BS EN 12808 - 3

(After Freeze - thaw cycles)

Flexural Strength

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
≥ 3.5 N/mm212.9 N/mm2

BS EN 12808 - 3

(After dry storage)

≥ 3.5 N/mm26.5 N/mm2

BS EN 12808 - 3

(After Freeze - thaw cycles)

Shrinkage

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
≤ 2 mm/m1.25 mm/mBS EN 12808 - 4

1 day shrinkage

≤ 0.1 %

0.032 %
 

ANSI A118.6 - 1992

Clause H4.3

7 days shrinkage

≤ 0.2 %

0.077 %

ANSI A118.6 - 1992

Clause H4.3

Microbiological Resistance

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
No sign or evidence of mould growthComplied

BS 5980 : 1980

Appendix B

Water Absorption

Acceptance Standards

Ronafix® Colour Grout

Typical Performance

Test Method
≤ 2 g0.3 g

BS EN 12808 - 5

(after 30 min)

≤ 5 g0.5 g

BS EN 12080 - 5

(after 240 min)

From 50 % RH to

immersion ≤ 5 %

4.22 %

ANSI A118.6 - 1992

Clause H3.4

From immersion to dry ≤ 7 %6.35 %

ANSI A118.6 - 1992

Clause H3.4

Application

Consumption

Consumption

The consumption rate of Ronafix® Colour Grout powder on site will, amongst other things, be dependent upon site conditions and the skill of the labour. The following formula may be used to calculate the mathematical consumption rate but does not allow for any wastage etc.,

   

Consumption (kg/m2) =

Length of Tile + Width of Tile × Joint Depth × Joint Width × 1.67

Length of Tile × Width of Tile

  

*All of the above data should be calculated in "mm" unit.

 
Application steps

MIXING

Place approximately 3.8 to 5 litres of clean, potable water into the mixing vessel. Slowly add the total contents of Ronafix® Colour Grout powder into the mixing vessel. Initially, mix continuously for at least 3 minutes using an electric drill with paddle, until all powder has been wetted out and a uniform homogeneous paste is achieved. Allow the mixture to rest for at least 5 minutes and re-mix the material for another 1 minute before applying the colour grout mixture to the tile joints. The mixed colour grout should be kept in the mixing vessel and protected from direct sunlight. The mixed colour grout should be used within 2 hours of initial mixing.

APPLICATION

Apply the colour grout with a rubber squeegee or rubber trowel. Work it into the tile joints with a diagonal or circular motion to ensure that the joints are completely filled with colour grout. Remove excess grout from the surface of the tile as the work proceeds. When the film of grout on the tile face is drying, use a damp but not wet rubber sponge to wipe off the film.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Clean all tools and application equipment with clean water immediately after use.

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