Litokol StyleGrout Tech is a flexible cement-based grout, here in warm beige. It comes as a 3 kg powder bag and is mixed with water. You can use it to grout ceramics, porcelain stoneware, mosaics, large slabs and natural stone, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors.
Colour & atmosphere
Beige-3 is warm beige, fuller and earthier. It gives light natural stone a calm base.
Product & application
StyleGrout Tech falls into class CG2WA according to EN 13888 and ISO 13007-3. This is an improved cement-based grout with reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance. The joint remains full and smooth, and the product is formulated to prevent efflorescence.
- 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 industrial floors
- Underfloor heating
With polished porcelain stoneware and natural stone, there are often micropores in the surface, which can cause the tile to discolour or be difficult to clean. The manufacturer specifies that in such cases, a test joint should always be made first.
Substrate & compatibility
First, check that the tile adhesive is completely dry and cured. The joints must be clean, dust-free and open over the full tile thickness, and any adhesive residue that has seeped into the joint must be removed. Remove plastic tile spacers before grouting; butt joints without space are not permitted.
- For highly absorbent tiles or hot weather: first moisten the joints with a damp sponge
- Do not apply to damp substrates or in case of rising damp
- Do not add lime, cement or other materials to the product
- For expansion, corner and connection joints, use an elastic sealant, not grout
For indoor work, allow for expansion joints every 20 to 25 m² and outdoors every 9 to 15 m². Outdoors, these joints must also be finished watertight.
Processing
First, pour the water into a clean bucket and slowly sprinkle in the powder while mixing with a drill and mixing paddle until a lump-free mass is obtained. Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes and then mix again for a few more seconds. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Approximately 0.8 litres of water per 3 kg bag, which is 26 to 28%
- Process between +5 °C and +35 °C
- Approximately 50 minutes working time at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber float, diagonally to the joint direction
- After 15 to 30 minutes, as soon as the product becomes matte, wash off with a well-wrung sponge
Adhere to the water mixture: more water causes shrinkage and lower final strength, and different amounts of water between two buckets result in colour differences in the final result. Do not wash off too early - if the product is still plastic, you will partly empty the joint and the colour will be uneven. Adding water after bonding has started is not allowed.
Remove haze after curing with a clean cloth. If residue remains on the tile, it can be removed six to seven days after grouting with Litoclean or Litoclean EVO. Do not use these cleaners on non-acid-resistant materials such as marble or limestone. Protect the work from direct sunlight and strong draughts for the first 12 hours, and do not cover the fresh joint: wait 24 to 48 hours before covering it with breathable material.
Main features
- Joint width from 0 to 20 mm, in one product for floor and wall
- Class CG2WA: reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance
- Compensated shrinkage, keeping the joint full and compact
- Prevents efflorescence
- Stable, even colour
- Resistant to temperatures from -30 °C to +80 °C
- Remains easy to work with and does not thicken unpleasantly
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Cement-based powder grout |
| Class |
CG2WA according to EN 13888 and ISO 13007-3 |
| Content |
3 kg bag |
| Joint width |
0 to 20 mm |
| Mixing water |
26 to 28%, approximately 0.8 litres per 3 kg |
| Maturation time of the mixture |
3 minutes |
| Working time |
Approximately 50 minutes at +23 °C |
| Application temperature |
+5 °C to +35 °C |
| Waiting time before cleaning |
Approximately 20 minutes |
| Loadable |
After 24 hours, swimming pools after 7 days |
| Operating temperature |
−30 °C to +80 °C |
| Specific gravity of mixture |
1.94 kg/dm³ |
| pH of the mixture |
13 |
| Shelf life |
36 months in unopened bag, store dry and frost-free |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much water goes into a 3 kg bag? Approximately 0.8 litres, which is 26 to 28%. Adhere to this: more water causes shrinkage and lower final strength, and between two buckets with different water mixtures, you will see a colour difference in the joint.
Why do I have to wait 15 to 30 minutes before washing off? As long as the product is still plastic, the sponge will partially empty the joint and the colour will be uneven. Wait until the surface becomes matte, then wash off with a well-wrung sponge.
Can I use this grout on natural stone? Yes, marble, granite and natural stone are listed in the technical data sheet. However, always make a test joint first, as porous stone types can discolour. The cleaners Litoclean and Litoclean EVO are acidic and may not be used on marble or limestone.
When can the floor be used again? The work is load-bearing after 24 hours. For swimming pools, seven days apply before the pool can be filled.
