SikaCeram®-618 Coloured Grout
SikaCeram®-618 Coloured Grout is a cementitious tile grout with chemical additives and fillers, specifically designed for filling the joints between tiles.
- User friendly
- Easy application and clean up
- Available in various colours
- Easy maintenance
- Water resistant
Usage
As a filler for joints between tiles or natural stones, in both interior and exterior applications.Advantages
- User friendly
- Easy application and clean up
- Available in various colours
- Easy maintenance
- Water resistant
Packaging
- 1 kg bag
- 3.5 kg bag
- 20 kg bag
Colour
- White
- Ivory
- Grey
- Black
Product Details
Shelf Life
6 months from date of production
Storage Conditions
Store properly in dry conditions, in undamaged and unopened, original sealed packaging.
Application
Mixing Ratio
| SikaCeram®-618 Coloured Grout | Clean water or SikaLatex®-118 / SikaLatex®-118 EM |
| 1 kg | ~0.33 L |
| 3.5 kg | ~1.16 L |
| 20 kg | ~6.6 L |
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C min. / +45 °C max.
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C min. / +45 °C max.
Applied Product Ready for Use
~24 hours at +25 °C
~72 hours before exposure to heavy traffic
Consumption
| Tile size (mm) | Joint width 1.5 mm | Joint width 3.0 mm |
| 20 × 20 × 5 | 1.20 kg/m² | 2.40 kg/m² |
| 25 × 25 × 6 | 1.15 kg/m² | 2.30 kg/m² |
| 50 × 50 × 6 | 0.58 kg/m² | 1.15 kg/m² |
| 100 × 100 × 6 | 0.29 kg/m² | 0.58 kg/m² |
| 150 × 150 × 10 | 0.32 kg/m² | 0.64 kg/m² |
| 200 × 200 × 10 | 0.24 kg/m² | 0.48 kg/m² |
| 200 × 250 × 10 | 0.22 kg/m² | 0.43 kg/m² |
| 300 × 300 × 10 | 0.16 kg/m² | 0.32 kg/m² |
| 600 × 600 × 12 | 0.096 kg/m² | 0.19 kg/m² |
| 800 × 800 × 12 | 0.072 kg/m² | 0.14 kg/m² |
| 1000 × 1000 × 15 | 0.072 kg/m² | 0.14 kg/m² |
The above consumptions are based on estimates. Actual consumption of the product may vary due to site conditions. The above information does not include wastages during application.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Allow adhesive bed to set, normally between 24–48 hours before commencement of grouting. Remove tile spacers and rake out excessive tile adhesives between the tiles, ensure the joints are uniform in depth. Ensure tile joints are clean and free from dust/debris. If required, use compressed air or vacuum to remove dust/debris. All surfaces must be clean and free from movement, oil, grease, wax, curing compound and any other loose or contaminating materials. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the condition and suitability of all surfaces prior to grouting application.
MIXING
Pour clean water or SikaLatex®-118 / SikaLatex®-118 EM into a clean mixing container. Then, add SikaCeram®-618 Coloured Grout.
Mix continuously in circular motion using low-speed mechanical mixer until a lump-free, creamy consistency and uniform paste is observed. No extra water should be added.
APPLICATION
Work in small areas at a time.
With the aid of a rubber grout float, compress the mixture into tile joints. Work diagonally to avoid lifting the grout.
Ensure that tile joints are fully compacted with grout, as air voids will cause the grout to sink or crack.
When the grout joints are firm (slightly hardenend), polish the tile surface in circular motion with a clean, damp cloth to remove excessive SikaCeram®-618 Coloured Grout. Repeat this process until the tile surface clean.
Allow the grout to cure for at least 48 hours before allowing traffic over it. Setting may be delayed on dense or impervious surface.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipments with clean water immediately after use. Hardened or cured material can only be removed mechanically.