Mapei's Fugolastic is an aqueous dispersion of synthetic polymers that, mixed with cement-based products to improve the adhesion of adhesive mortar in grouting between ceramic tiles.
CARACTERISTICS
Fugolastic provides them with the following properties:
- More compactness and abrasion resistance.
- Optimal cement hydration and better adhesion on the edges of the tiles.
- Lower porosity (comparing electron microscope photos of the cementitious matrix of a Keracolor mixed with water and another with Fugolastic, it is observed that in the second one the acicular crystals of the cement are coated by polymer) and absorption; consequently, greater ease of cleaning the joints
Fugolastic can be mixed with Keracolor of any color, without altering them at all, on the contrary, fixing them permanently
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AIMPORTABLE VIEWS
- Never add water to the mixture of Keracolor FF or GG prepared with Fugolastic.
- Do not use too fluid mixtures to avoid Fugolastic or pigment upwelling.
- Do not use Fugolastic in the Keracolor FF or GG mixture for grouting terracotta floors or porous or rough surfaces. For grouting polished porcelain stoneware perform a preliminary test to verify its cleanliness.
- The mixture of Keracolor FF or GG with Fugolastic cannot be used for elastic expansion joints and therefore subject to movement.
APPLICATION FIELDS
- Fugolastic replaces the mixing water of Keracolor FF and GG cement mortars, to improve adhesion, mechanical strength and decrease porosity and absorption.
- Together they are classified as CG2, cementitious grout for joints, improved according to prEN 13888
Some application examples
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- Grouting on exterior facades, balconies, terraces and swimming pools
- Grouting in exterior facades, balconies, terraces and swimming pools
- Grouting in pavements subject to heavy traffic and when special joint stresses are foreseen.
- Reconstruction of old damaged or poorly performed grouts between ceramic tiles
- Reconstruction of old damaged or poorly performed grouts between ceramic tiles.
- Grouting of floorings and coverings on particularly flexible substrates (wood, etc.)
- Grouting of ceramic or vitreous mosaic coverings
- Grouting of ceramic or vitreous mosaic coverings
- Grouting of floors and coverings subjected to frequent washing, even with steam (gym and swimming pool changing rooms, canteens, etc.)
- Grouting of floors and coverings subjected to frequent washing, even with steam (gym and swimming pool changing rooms, canteens, etc.)
- Grouting of terrazzo floors or other types of tiles to be polished on site.
CONSUMPTION
- The consumption of Fugolastic depends on the expected consumption of Keracolor FF or GG (see the corresponding technical data sheets)
COLOR
COLOR
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- White with greenish shades
PRESENTATION
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