Litokol Starlike EVO is a two-component epoxy grout, here in Caffe (235). The colored paste and the hardener are together in one bucket. You can use it to grout ceramics, porcelain stoneware, and mosaics, and the same product can also be used as tile adhesive.
Color & Atmosphere
Caffe (235) is almost black with a brown core. Where Nero carbonio is cool, Caffe remains warm - noticeable with dark wood look and brown natural stone.
Product & Application
Starlike EVO is intended for joints from 1 to 15 mm, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. The hardened joint is non-absorbent and stain-resistant. The color comes from sintered quartz spheres that are colored on the surface, meaning no pigment is left on the tile and cleaning is easier.
- Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, and single or double-fired tiles
- Ceramic and glass mosaic
- Large format tiles and thin laminated stoneware slabs
- Marble, granite, natural stone, and reconstituted stone
- Terracotta and clinker
- Wet rooms, showers, swimming pools, fountains, spas, and hammams
- Terraces, balconies, facades, and floors with heavy traffic
For natural stone, polished porcelain stoneware, and porous materials, the manufacturer recommends always making a test joint first. This determines whether the material absorbs the resin or is difficult to clean. Tuscan terracotta and other porous items such as concrete kerbstones are excluded from the application.
Substrate & Compatibility
As a grout, apply Starlike EVO to joints that are clean, dust-free, and open across the full tile thickness. First, check that the tile adhesive is completely dry and cured. If you are using it as an adhesive, the substrate must be clean, load-bearing, crack-free, and free from rising damp.
- Screeds and leveling compounds
- Concrete and plasterwork
- Underfloor heating
- Waterproofing layers, including Coverflex and Aquamaster EVO
- Metal substrates, for example in prefabricated bathrooms
- Wooden kitchen countertops with tiles or mosaics
Butt joints without space are not allowed, and plastic tile spacers must be removed before grouting. For the elastic sealing of expansion, corner, and connection joints, do not use epoxy grout but a sealant from the Pixel 3D range.
Processing
Cut open the hardener bag and completely empty it into the bucket with part A; roll up the bag so that nothing is left behind. Mix with a slow-rotating mixer of approximately 300 rpm until a creamy, lump-free mass and scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket afterwards. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Process between +10 °C and +30 °C, most favorably between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Approximately 60 minutes of pot life in the bucket at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber grout float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Clean as long as the product is fresh: first white felt, then a damp sponge
- Walkable after 24 hours, fully loadable after 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days
Haze and residues can be removed from the tile after approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls. After that, the product can only be removed mechanically. Do not apply anything when the temperature drops below +10 °C within 24 hours, protect the work from direct sunlight and strong drafts for the first 12 hours, and do not cover the fresh joint - wait 48 to 72 hours before placing breathable material over it.
Key Features
- Grout and adhesive with the same product, joints from 1 to 15 mm
- Non-absorbent and stain-resistant
- Resistant to temperatures from -20 °C to +100 °C
- Contains no cement, so no efflorescence occurs
- Color stable: the quartz spheres are colored on the surface
- The hardener is classified as irritant only, not corrosive
Technical Specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Two-component epoxy grout and adhesive |
| Class |
RG according to EN 13888, R2T according to EN 12004 |
| Joint width |
1 to 15 mm |
| Mixing ratio |
93.7 parts A to 6.3 parts B, pre-dosed |
| Specific gravity of mixture |
1.55 kg/dm³ |
| Pot life |
Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C |
| Processing temperature |
+10 °C to +30 °C |
| Walkable |
After 24 hours |
| Loadable |
After 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days |
| Service temperature |
−20 °C to +100 °C |
| Shelf life |
24 months in unopened packaging, store frost-free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I also use Starlike EVO as tile adhesive? Yes. Spread it with the smooth side of the trowel to about 1 mm and then comb it with the notched side. Grouting can be done after about 24 hours.
How much time do I have after mixing? Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C. In warm weather, this will be faster, so spread the product quickly over the floor instead of leaving it in the bucket.
What if I remove residues too late? After curing, epoxy can only be removed mechanically. Therefore, remove haze within approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls.
Can I clean the grouted floor with bleach? No. The manufacturer advises against bleach: with insufficient dilution or rinsing, the grout may yellow, which is especially noticeable on light colors. Also, do not use aggressive cleaners for the first five days.
