S-500 SETTING & GROUTING EPOXY

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

S-500 is an epoxy mortar and grout that meets or exceeds requirements of ANSI A 118.3 and is USDA approved. S-500 is a three-part 100% solids epoxy compound for setting and grouting of floor brick, quarry tile, pavers, porcelain tile and ceramic mosaics. It is designed to resist attacks by many acid, alkalies, and other chemical compounds that normally break down concrete mortars and grouts. S-500 has a unique filler system which has been designed to make grouting clean-up easier. It is recommended for use in distilleries, refineries, chemical laboratories, breweries, dairies, food processing plants, etc. where high exposure levels of organic acids are not present. S-500 is sag resistant and should be specified for setting or grouting ceramic tile on any wall or floor installations. S-500 not only has exceptional bond strength (greater than 1000 P.S.I.) but it will remain rigid and cohesive at temperatures up to 350 degrees F.

USES:

S-500 is recommended for use in distilleries, refineries, laboratories, food processing plants and commercial kitchens, including fast-food restaurant applications. Also recommended for residential floors, walls and counters.

LIMITATIONS:

Surface temperature of substrate should be above 50 degrees F during the tile installation. Continuous exposure of cured S-500 above 350 degrees F is not recommended.

TECHNICAL DATA Physical Properties:

INSTALLATION:

Substrate: S-500 is recommended for use on cured concrete, plaster, drywall, masonry surfaces, wonderboard and plywood. Substrate shall be prepared in accordance with ANSI A108.4. Surface to receive S-500 must be structurally sound, dry, free of sealers, coatings, oil, dirt and dust. New masonry surfaces should be sufficiently cured, dimensionally stable and free from cracks. It is advisable to brush all surfaces with a stiff brush to remove any loose material that may be encountered. Consult the Tile Council "Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installations" for specific setting descriptions.

Mixing: S-500 is furnished in 3 parts and exact proportions and thorough mixing of the parts with one another is absolutely essential for satisfactory curing and performance. A 11/2 gallon unit requires one bag of part C powder, a 3 gallon unit requires 2 bags of part C powder. Empty contents of Part A and B into mixing bucket and mix well. Then gradually add Part C powder and mix thoroughly using either hand tools or a slow spin powered mixer. Care must be taken to avoid whipping air into this mix. Continue to mix until smooth and free of lumps. It is highly recommended that complete units be mixed at a time, however, if necessary to split a unit, weigh out 3 parts A, 1 part B and 8 parts C. Clean tools with warm soapy water immediately after use.

Working Characteristics: S-500 is ideally installed at temperatures from 70 degrees to 80 degrees F. At higher temperatures, the pot life, open time and clean-up time are reduced; however, it is more fluid and easier to work. At lower temperatures these factors are reversed. Working surface temperature can vary from room temperature and should be taken into consideration. Do not begin application of S-500 until the temperature of the room and substrate is above 50 degrees F and rising. Maintain a temperature of 60 degrees F or higher during the curing period. S-500 may be stored at low temperatures. Before use, S-500 must be stored at room temperature for at least 24 hours.

APPLICATION:

As a Setting Mortar: Spread mixed S-500 with a notched trowel, then set tile. Use a 1/8" notched trowel for ceramic mosaics to achieve a 1/16" bed. Use a 1/4" notched trowel for smooth or shallow ribbed pavers providing a finished bed of 1/8". Use a 1/4" x 3/8" square notched trowel for heavy ribbed backed tile such as Quarry tile.

Once the S-500 begins to set, it should be discarded, as proper bonding will not be accomplished. Allow 16 hours to elapse before grouting tile.

Full coverage of the setting material on the back of the tile is desirable to prevent broken and cracked tile. The National Tile Contractors Association recommendation to accomplish full coverage is as follows: Apply mortar to substrate using the flat side of the trowel to fill any voids and "key" the material to the substrate. Using the proper sized notched trowel, comb the mortar evenly in one direction only. Do not "swirl". Set the tile in the mortar with the edge of the tile parallel to the comb lines. To remove air voids, push the tile back and forth in the mortar perpendicular to the comb lines.

As a Grout: With a firm, straight edge rubber trowel (Grout Master) force as much S-500 into joints as possible, using sufficient pressure and flow to avoid air pockets or voids. Before the S-500 loses its plasticity, remove excess with rubber trowel in a squeegee fashion working diagonally to joints to facilitate removal without pulling material from joints. For final clean-up, use Scotch-Brite pad and water. Warm water with mild soap added will speed clean-up. Clean completely, as S-500 is difficult to remove after it begins to set. Wide tile joints may have a slight concave appearance after grout cure.

CAUTION:

PROTECT FROM ALL TRAFFIC FOR 40 HOURS, HEAVY TRAFFIC FOR 7 DAYS. DO NOT GROUT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

PROTECTING NEW TILEWORK:

To avoid damage to finished tilework, schedule floor installations to begin only after all structural work, building enclosure, and overhead finishing work, such as ceilings, painting, mechanical and electrical work are completed. Keep all traffic off of finished tile floors until it has fully cured, or provide up to 3/4" thick plywood protection over Kraft paper to protect floors before installation materials have fully cured.

COVERAGE:

CLEAN-UP:

Final clean-up, use Scotch-Brite pad and plenty of cool to warm (not hot) water.

COLORS:

#902 Shasta, #903 Rushmore, #904 McKinley, #905 Matterhorn, #906 Mackensie, #907 Rockies, #908 Tetons, #913 Snow White, #916 Almond, #932 Sand, #938 Saddle, #944 Chocolate, #954 Green, #959 Cadet Gray, #991 Black, and #998 Summitville Red.

PACKAGING:

S-500 is available in 1.5 and 3 gallon unit sizes, which include resin and hardener; filler powder is sold separately. A 11/2 gallon unit requires one bag of part C powder, a 3 gallon unit requires 2 bags of part C powder.

CAUTION:

All light colored epoxies will yellow with exposure to ultraviolet light. Yellowing can be greatly reduced if washed with a mild acid solution (such as SL-7) in the first six months of installation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Material: Setting mortar and tile grout shall be S-500, a three-component mix consisting of specially graded silica aggregate (#7 on M.O.H. Scale of Hardness), color-fast pigments, a special blend of activating hardeners and liquid epoxy resin, and free of water and organic solvents; as manufactured by Summitville Tiles, Inc., Summitville, Ohio. The material in the mixed state shall not allow tile to sag on vertical surfaces and in the reacted state shall remain rigid and cohesive in temperatures up to 350 degrees F. Acid and alkali resistant epoxy mortar and grout shall meet or exceed ANSI A118.3 and Tile Council of America AARII-HT, as approved by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Color: Color shall be # ___________________________________.