joint deco TILE FIXING

High performance polymer modified tile grout

PRODUCT
joint deco is a high performance polymer modified tile
grout with excellent workability for grouting tile joints in wet
and dry areas for internal and external application and have
good adhesion to tile’s sides.
joint deco is high stain resistance, and anti-cracks tile
grout with very low water absorption characteristics. It is
produced with cement and special additives that provide the
product excellent properties to meet the requirements of the
standards ISO 13007 Class CG2 WA (EN 13888) and ANSI 118.7.

SCOPE OF USE
• High abrasion resistance
• Very low water absorption
• Stain resistance
• Easy to finish
• Anti-cracks (joints up to 7 mm width) PACKAGING
• Low shrinkage Leb Syria Jordan UAE Qatar Kuwait KSA Oman
• High strength - - - 4.5 kg 4.5 kg 4.5 kg 4.5 kg 4.5 kg
• Smooth finishing - - - 20 kg 20 kg - - 20 kg
• joint deco is available in a wide range of attractive
colors (please consult our color chart board).

SCOPE OF USE Test joint deco according to ISO 13007

joint deco is suitable for wet and dry areas for floors as Test results Standard Results
well as for walls application. It is used between ceramic tiles, joint deco requirement CG2
marble and natural stones, glass mosaics, earthenware Flexural strength after > 2,5 N/mm2 Complies
(faience), porcelain, terracotta, etc… And many areas including: freeze-thaw cycles
• Interior and exterior walls and floors ISO 13007-4
• Wet areas like Kitchens, bathrooms Abrasion resistance ≤ 1000 mm3 Complies
• Swimming-pools ISO 13007-4
• Balconies, Terraces, Stairs, offices Compressive strength >15 N/mm2 Complies
after freeze-thaw
cycles ISO 13007-4
APPLICABLE STANDARDS Shrinkage ISO 13007-4 < 3 mm/m Complies
ANSI A118.7 (polymer modified cement grouts) Reduced water ≤2 g Complies
ISO 13007 Class CG2 WA (EN 13888) absorption after 30 min
(W) ISO 13007-4
CHARACTERISTICS Reduced water ≤5 g Complies
Appearance Powder with wide range of absorption after 240
colors min (W) ISO 13007-4
Composition Cement, mineral charges,
hydrophobic agent, synthetic Test joint deco according to ANSI 118.7
organic polymers, pigments Test ANSI 118.7 standard Results
Water mixing ratio 0.855 to 1 L for 4.5 kg bag joint deco requirement
Fresh density 1.9 +/- 0.05 Tensile strength 500 psi. min. Complies
Pot life 1 hour 15 minutes Compressive Strength 3000 psi. min Complies
at 28 days
Flexural strength at 1000 psi. min Complies
28 days

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE on the grout until 3 days after the application.
Before grouting with joint deco, make sure that the
adhesive has completely dried; it will depend on site and RECOMMENDATION
weather conditions. 24 hours minimum after standard tile For external application, it is recommended to protect the
adhesives application (col flex, col plus, col worked area from rain and freezing for 72 hours. For internal
fix, etc...) and 4 hours minimum after fast-setting tile adhe- application, avoid water immersion for 72 hours.
sives application (col fast, col F1, col flex FS).
CURING
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION When grouting in hot or windy or dry weather conditions
The grooves between all external and internal tile surfaces to which may persist for the coming days, it is advisable to
be grouted must be sound, dried, and thoroughly cleaned cure the joints by lightly dampening them with clean water
before the application of the product. All traces of oil or the second day after grouting, making sure not to contami-
grease must be removed. nate or stain the grouted joints in the process.
All loose particles of mortar or tile adhesive in the groove
must be physically removed. Joints should be emptied to at CLEANING
least 2/3 of the tile thickness. Before grouting make sure that Clean the tools with water after use. Cured materials can
tiles are set and that the adhesive had completely dried. only be removed mechanically.
joint deco can be used for grouting joints width up to
7mm. CONSUMPTION
Examples of consumption (in kg/m2):
PRODUCT PREPARATION
Joint width
Mix 4.5 kg of joint deco with 19 to 22% of clean cool Tile size (mm) 2 4 5 7
(cm)
water by adding the powder over the water gradually.
The amount of mixing water must be respected to avoid 2.5 x 2.5* 2.30 - - -
efflorescence over the surface of the grout. An electric mixer 15 x 15 0.38 0.77 0.96 1.34
with low rotation speed (< 300 rpm) should be used. Mix for 30 x 30 0.19 0.38 0.48 0.67
about 3 to 5 minutes until a uniform lump free paste is 60 x 60 0.10 0.19 0.24 0.34
obtained. Let the paste rest for a few minutes before starting * In the case of mosaics with a size of 2.5 x 2.5 cm, the tile thickness of
the application. 5mm was used to calculate the consumption.
These values only give an indication about the grout consumption.
PRODUCT APPLICATION The real product consumption can differ depending on site conditions
and wastage when grouting.
Apply joint deco with a rubber trowel into the joints
Indicative consumptions calculated with a tile thickness of 8mm
diagonally by filling all the gaps, make sure that the product
is well compacted with no voids.
C = 0.18 x E x H x [(L + W) / (L x W)]
Avoid grouting in hot (mid-day under direct sun light) or
C: Consumption (kg/m²)
windy or too dry environments, it is rather advised to grout
E: Joint Width (mm)
in the morning or afternoon hours during the Summer H: Tile Thickness (mm)
season. L: Tile Length (cm)
W: Tile Width (cm)
CLEANING OF JOINT SURFACES
Allow the grout to dry (10 or 15 minutes depending on the
weather condition) before starting the cleaning process,
STORAGE
24 months under cover, in dry condition, away from humidity,
remove surplus with a damp sponge moving diagonally to
protected from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
prevent removal of grout within the joints. Rinse the sponge
frequently with clean water to clean the sponge and to
remove the grouts residue. Avoid excess of water while DISCLAIMER
cleaning to prevent discoloration of joints. When dry, clean While the company guarantees its products against defective
the tiles with a clean, dry cloth. Do not spray water under materials, the use and application of these products are
high pressure and avoid using any chemical cleaning agent made without guarantee since the conditions of their application
are beyond its control. It is recommended to verify with the

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company that the product is suitable for the intended use,

and that this Data Sheet version is the latest one. The company
may modify it without prior notice. Technical characteristics
are listed for guidance only. For more information, please
contact the company’s office in your location.

NOTE
The information included on this Technical Data Sheet is the
sole property of SODAMCO Holding. The unauthorized disclosure,
use, dissemination or copying (either whole or partial) of this
data sheet or any information it contains, is prohibited and
subject to legal pursuit.

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