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"Matanat Fuga" grout joint filler for indoor applications (1-6 mm)

"Matanat Fuga" grout joint filler for indoor applications (1-6 mm)

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Product Description

Nanotechnology cement based joint filling mixture, enriched with mixtures increasing resistance to cracks, improving color retention and other physical and mechanical properties. The product is manufactured in color available at the time of order placement. The product conforms to the requirements of AZS 321-2008 (TSEN 13888) standard.

Fields of Application

This joint filling mixture can be applied in the following areas:

  • Filling of 1-6 mm joints in facing panels formed by ceramic, marble, or other natural stone materials glued in the indoor areas onto walls and floors in bath houses and lavatories.

Advantages

  • Easy preparation and use;
  • Resistant to discoloration, does not form cracks and prevents fading of colors;
  • Perfectly repairs cracks on the periphery of facing tiles;
  • Based on nanotechnology;
  • Includes silicon admixture, has anti-bacterial properties.

Method of application

Preparation of surfaces. Please be careful to the surface to be used: it should be firm, dry, clean, and should have required dimensions; the surface should be totally free of oil and paraffin residues deteriorating adhesive force.

Preparation of the mixture. Carefully pour 20kg powder mix to 7.0 –7.4 liters of water and mix until it is entirely homogeneous (to prepare the mixture it is recommended to use slow circulation mixer). Give the mixture 3-5 minutes to set, mix again before application.

Application. Spread the mixture over the surface, then fill joints in a criss-cross manner using rubber trowel and strike off extra amount. Clean the surface using wet sponge in 20-30 minutes. Once dry treat the surface using coarse chintz to give it brilliance. Prepared mixture should be used within 2 hours. Do not use the mixture after this period expired. Keep an eye on the amount of water added to powder mix, do not use it if it is too watery. Application of product with excessive water may cause cracks, concaves, quick erosion, dusting and color change.

Recommendations. If at the time of application of FugaFil joint filling mixture the environmental temperature exceeds the limits of +50C- +300C range, the required temperature should be provided. The product should not be used in warm (above +300C), rainy and windy weather conditions. After the useful life expiration the mixture in no case should be diluted with water or fresh powder mix. Joints in ceramics with high water absorption properties should be saturated with water before application of the mixture. The treated area can be put into operation in 24-48 hours after accomplishment of the joint filling operations. After use all hand tools and devices should be cleaned with water.

Shelf Life and Storage Method

The product can be stored during 12 months packed in original sacks in dry conditions on wooden racks, maximum 10 sacks per rack.

Warnings

  • taking into consideration abundance of admixtures in the composition of FugaFil powder mix, immediately wash it with water in case of contact with skin or eyes;
  • when using pay particular attention to cleanliness of containers;
  • do not add to the FugaFil powder mix any substances, with the exception of water.
  • parameters indicated above have been received on the basis of laboratory tests conducted in the ambient conditions of +230C±20C temperature and 50% + 5% humidity. Depending on the actual ambient conditions these parameters are subject to change.

Warranty and technical support

  • information indicated in technical specifications is based on scientific and experimental data;
  • Matanat А company is responsible for the product quality only;
  • with the exception of cases of works executed under the supervision of the company specialists, Мatanat  А company shall not be liable for any problems occuring due to improper use of the product by other persons;
  • the company reserves the right to make changes in its product in consequence of scientific-and-technical development;
  • for technical support and/or more information please do not hesitate to contact the Matanat А company!