Litokol Starlike Finishes Rust is a colour effect that you mix into Starlike EVO as a third component. The 200-gram sachet is pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket, so you don't have to weigh it. It is therefore not a self-contained grout but an additive to a bucket that you buy separately.
Colour & ambiance
Rust is a dull reddish-brown with a weathered impression, as if the metal has been there for years. It works well with concrete look and industrial interiors.
Product & application
Important: the metallic range works exclusively in combination with Starlike EVO 113 Neutro. If you mix Rust into a coloured bucket, you will not get the effect you are paying for. So, order the Neutro bucket with it.
- Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and mosaic
- Clinker
- Wall and floor, indoors only
- Bathrooms, kitchens, shops and showrooms
- Furniture elements and columns
Pay attention to the limits. Do not use a bucket with this effect outdoors — on terraces, balconies, facades and in swimming pools — as the additives are poorly resistant to UV radiation. Also, do not use it on surfaces that come into contact with aggressive chemicals, such as industrial floors.
Substrate & compatibility
The requirements for the substrate are those of Starlike EVO itself: the joints must be clean, dust-free and open to the full tile thickness, and the tile adhesive must be completely dry and cured.
- Exclusively with Starlike EVO 113 Neutro
- Pre-dosed for the bucket size: this sachet is for 5 kg
- Not for outdoor applications
- Not on surfaces with aggressive chemical exposure
The effect is strongest on a surface exposed to daylight or artificial light. In a dark corner, you will see little of it.
Processing
First, mix the hardener (part B) into the coloured paste (part A) of Starlike EVO, using a slow-rotating mixer, until a lump-free mass is obtained. Then, carefully pour in this sachet and gently mix until it is evenly distributed.
- Pour in carefully: the powder is light and easily dusts up
- Mix at low speed, otherwise the product will splatter
- Apply with a rubber float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Most favourable between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Clean while the product is fresh
Do not add water or solvent to make it easier to spread. Below +10 °C, the mixture becomes thick and difficult to process, and curing takes much longer; do not start if the temperature drops below +10 °C within 24 hours. In warm weather, spread the product quickly over the surface, as the reaction heat in the bucket shortens the working time.
Key features
- Pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket: no weighing
- Does not change the ease of cleaning Starlike EVO
- Part of the Metallic Collection, for use with EVO 113 Neutro
- The effect becomes stronger as more light falls on the surface
- For indoor applications only
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Colour effect as third component for Starlike EVO |
| Content |
200 grams, pre-dosed |
| Intended for |
5 kg bucket of Starlike EVO |
| To be mixed with |
Exclusively Starlike EVO 113 Neutro |
| Application |
Indoors only, floor and wall |
| Processing temperature |
Most favourable between +18 °C and +23 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I also need a bucket of Starlike EVO for this? Yes. This is an additive, not a grout in itself. The sachet is pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket, which you order separately.
Can I mix this with a coloured bucket? No. The metallic range is made for Starlike EVO 113 Neutro. With a coloured bucket, you will not get the metallic effect.
Can this be used on my balcony or terrace? No. These additives are poorly resistant to UV radiation and are therefore intended for indoor use only. For outdoor use, choose a regular EVO colour without effect.
How do I prevent the powder from dusting? Pour it slowly into the already mixed bucket and keep the mixer speed low. The powder is very light, so pouring quickly or mixing hard will cause it to dust up.
