S-600 100% SOLID EPOXY ADMIX FOR S-700 SANDED GROUT

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

S-600 is a three part 100% solids epoxy compound for setting and grouting of floor brick, quarry tile, porcelain, pavers and ceramic mosaics. It is designed to resist attacks by many acids, alkalies, and other chemical compounds that normally break down concrete mortars and grouts. S-600 has been designed to be mixed with any of the colors of S-700 sanded grout. Since S-600 changes the base S-700 color, please check S-600/S-700 color samples to insure desired color results. S-600 is recommended for use in commercial and residential kitchens, chemical laboratories, breweries, dairies, food processing plants, etc. where high exposure levels of organic acids are not present. S-600 is sag resistant and should be specified for setting or grouting ceramic tile on any wall or floor installations. S-600 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.

WORKING CHARACTERISTICS:

S-600 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 temperatures can vary from room temperature and should be taken into consideration. Do not begin application of S-600 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-600 may be stored at low temperatures. Before use, S-600 must be stored at room temperature for at least 24 hours.

SURFACES: Recommended for use on all normal surfaces including plywood. Surface to receive S-600 must be structurally sound, dry, free of sealers, coatings, oil, dirt and dust. New masonry surfaces should be sufficiently cured to comply with preceding conditions. 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-600 is furnished in 2 parts and requires a 25 lb. bag of S-700 as part "C", the filler/colorant. Exact proportioning and thorough mixing of the parts with one another is absolutely essential for satisfactory curing and performance. Empty contents of both part A and B into mixing bucket and mix well. Then gradually add part C, S-700 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 water immediately after use.

SETTING:

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 SETTING MORTAR: Spread mixed S-600 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 back tile such as quarry tile.

Once the S-600 begins to set, it should be discarded, as proper bonding will not be accomplished. Allow 16 hours to elapse before grouting tile.

AS A GROUT: With a firm straight edge rubber trowel (Grout Master) force as much S-600 into joints as possible, using sufficient pressure and flow to avoid air pockets or voids. Before the S-600 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 ScotchbriteŽ pad and water. Use plenty of warm water (not hot) and change dirty water often to insure proper clean-up. Clean completely, as S-600 is difficult to remove after it begins to set. Wide tile joints may have a slight concave appearance after grout cures.

CAUTION:

Protect from all traffic for 40 hours, heavy traffic for seven days.

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.

PACKAGING:

S-600 is available in 3 gallon units and requires 25 lbs. of part C.

COLORS:

Arctic White 914, Biscuit 911, Frost White 909, Almond 916, Fawn 921, Buckskin 925, Coconut Grove 919, Peach 992, Mist Gray 968, Gull Gray 964, Silver Gray 963, Mason Blue 982, Cerulean 986, Spearmint 973, Verdigris 974, Forest Green 979, Mexican Sand 935, Morel 929, Palm Beach 920, Coral Reef 999, Mountain Majesties 940, Cranberry 983, Terra Cotta 989, Clay Red 987, Brownstone 931, Cocoa 941, Walnut 947, Natural 962, Camel's Hair 951, Gun Powder 966, Ocean Blue 984, Silhouette 969.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Material: Setting mortar and tile grout shall be S-600, 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 # ___________________________________.

COVERAGE:

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