Mapei UK - How to mix and apply Kerapoxy CQ

[@paulich8253]

Many thanks for video-instruction and for all questions / answers. Now, I have to try myself......and report later. A fiew hours later, here I am again, to report. I had a little spot to try, how it will work. Easy, but: you have to move, not stand around dreaming. And I will recommend WARM water to brush off and for cleaning. Most important seems to me: respecting time-limits given by manufacture.

[@superspark5677]

So I finally gave this product a go. It is definitely very hard to spread. Almost felt like I was trying to spread a thick peanut butter and you need to pay a lot of attention when Cleaning. But overall it seems worth the money. I wouldn’t mix more than maybe 8 m² with (300mmx600mm) tiles unless you are experienced. Ps. I didn’t use the Cleaning spray solution stuff. I just used clean buckets of tap water. And the following day went back in with some citrus cleaner just to double check.

[@norokelt]

hint: use warm water to wash it off, not cold one. a simple reason for doing so is that the material is fat-like, just like you don't wash your dish with cold water :)

[@marildokustura7269]

you dont get the pleasure of using warm water on construction sites mate.

[@parmarbhavesh5891]

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[@justinofboulder]

@@marildokustura7269 If you have bucket heaters (a must here in Colorado) you do

[@joemartinez2913]

@@marildokustura7269 water heater

[@simeondimchev122]

How about the corners? Is it a good idea to use epoxy grout in corners when tiles are put over a drywall? Or this must be avoid and use caulk instead?

[@MapeiUK]

Good Morning Simeon, our Technical Services Team have said in any corners a sealant should be used, such as Mapesil AC for porcelain, ceramic etc, or Mapesil LM for Natural Stone, Marble etc. I hope this helps you out. Should you require anything further please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks.

[@simeondimchev122]

@@MapeiUK Thank you for this qiuck and complete answer.

[@MapeiUK]

@@simeondimchev122 our pleasure.

[@winstonsteelscorp5960]

If you wanted to avoid sealant all together for the inside corners there are trim options like the DILEX BWA by Schluter that can be used. There are some metal trims that can serve this function too. Each project is different, but you definitely need a movement joint to prevent the possibility of cracking and other associated failures due to expansion and contraction of building and tile elements.

[@eddieduff9740]

Silicone all internal corners instead

[@srt8hmiify]

Can I use the Mapei FA Plus in the corners and edges of the room to allow for movement?

[@MapeiUK]

Good morning, our technical department think you are referring to an American product which we couldn’t comment on. www.mapei.com/us/en-us/products-and-solutions/products/detail/ultracolor-plus-fa From our point of view in the UK a movement joint should be filled with a silicone sealant eg Mapesil AC or LM. You could contact Mapei US though for their advice. www.mapei.com/gb/en/contact-us/branch-offices-and-plants/?q=&continent=americas&page=2 Many thanks.

[@marquezmedel]

What shoes do you wear? look special for tile installers

[@Matthew-qw6bi]

Can thisbbe used as adheaive too?

[@joshbari-tyrrell2492]

Can you add iron oxide pigment to this?

[@craccky]

Can it be mixed without mechanical stirrer? I mean if one wants to mix a very small amount, can it be done manually using a spatula?

[@marildokustura7269]

yes

[@brittnchargmail]

using correct amounts of a and b this can be achieved but strongly recommend that all.manufacturer recommendations be. followed

[@nwlondontilers]

Good stuff, thanks for the video!

[@nhitrieu5062]

how did you do it can you share with me , thank you

[@afdadkb]

Can this product be used to adhere the tile to the substrate

[@elcoyotecojodeldesierto2300]

I don't think so, there's an other type of epoxy glue to set tile .

[@smellysam]

That would be an expensive way to do it.

[@joseraygosa3169]

How long can you let it sit for?

[@MapeiUK]

Good Moring, sorry for the delay. When using Mapei Kerapoxy CQ the working and full drying time are: • Pot life of mix: 45 minutes • Set to light foot traffic to clean the floor: 12 hours • Ready for use: 3 days Hope that helps, if you require anything further please contact our Technical Services Team on 0121 508 6970 (option 2)

[@tufriverboards2054]

Can you spread for the entire 45min pot life, or can youvonlyvapply a small area at a time. I've noticed with premixed grouts, that are somewhat similar to epoxy grout, you can only spread small sections at a time as they dry up quickly once separated from the container. But with a 2 mix epoxy it should dry due to the thermo reaction between the 2 components, thus the grout on the wall should dry slower than the grout in the bucket. Or am I way off here?

[@rudolfschmidt942]

My Kerapoxy has the hardener spilled all over the inside of the pail when I opened it. The container that held the epoxy broke and the plastic bag around it leaked the hardener all over the epoxy. FAIL.

[@senadzenica147]

Same here .today.....FAIL BIG TIME !!! Now still like bubblegum after many hours :(

[@rudolfschmidt942]

@@senadzenica147 It took almost a day for mine to noticeably harden, 3 to cure. That is supposed to be normal but they all talk like it gets rock hard after 45 minutes. It doesn't. I will not smooth out nice or be workable after 45 minutes but does not get hard.

[@Ceruleannn]

I don't understand. I thoroughly mixed my epoxy grout and it was so thick that the rubber float wouldn't push it into the joints. I did leave the unopened bucket outside in the cold for a few weeks, so maybe I need to let it come to room temperature next time. I had the worst time applying this, but it may have been my own fault.

[@winstonsteelscorp5960]

Did you have a very hard rubber float? If you had a soft rubber float that may have been the problem. Epoxy grout can be a beast to push. Also make sure you are mixing at slow speeds (300 rpm). If you mix at high speed (just about any drill at full speed is way too fast) you trap air and increase the reaction causing it to start locking up on you, or getting really thick. The air also shortens the pot life. Once mixed you have to spread it out into small piles as it is thermo reactive, if left all together it will get thick and harden up quickly. When you are pushing it into the joints it can trap air more than other types of grouts, so working from one end of the joint to the other to push the air out as you work it into the joint.

[@toddbennett813]

No, I had the same problem. I just finished 20 minutes ago and I was so stressed out having the same problem. It was like spreading really thick peanut butter or worse. Nothing but a 5 hour battle

[@ghenadigorobet5127]

good afternoon very bad grout does not like water in the shower this grout is not recommended

[@ThorBuild]

I've been doing tiles for years and this is the worst product I've ever used. Takes 4x the time to apply than regular grout and is impossible to clean.

[@MapeiUK]

Hi, thanks for your feedback and sorry to hear about your experience. Could you email us at [e-mail] with further details and images (if possible) and we can forward them to our Technical services Team to investigate it for you.

[@jamesknightreading]

I divide the 3kg pack into four, and do each bit individually. Also I spray the cleaner on immediately after applying grout, and use an epoxy grout sponge to remove. Finally I wipe over the tiles with a paper towel.

[@MrJuancarlos3030]

I hate mapei products sucks

[@2112jonr]

@@MrJuancarlos3030 Sounds like you're not following the instructions mate, given that plenty of people DO use them successfully. If they didn't, it wouldn't still be on sale. Think on that.

[@2112jonr]

@@jamesknightreading Thank you James, that was a concern for me, good to know it's do-able.

[@MarceloMbao]

Dry so fast ...

[@MarceloMbao]

That is hard to clean up

[@MapeiUK]

Thanks for getting in touch. Our new UltraCare range of products may help you with the cleaning off process. The Ultracare Kerapoxy cleaner or epoxy off gel may be the best to look at. There are video tutorials on our channel or the following link will take you to the webpage for further details and videos. www.mapei.com/gb/en/products-and-solutions/lines/products-for-cleaning-maintaining-and-protecting-surfaces We hope this helps.

[@beelzebub3676]

I worked on a ship and layed the ties of al shower there. After half a year, again there is water under the tiles. This shit is a scam. Better use silicone

[@mahirmasarweh8871]

Bad product....others materials are better....