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Kerapoxy Easy Design – Mapei’s decorative epoxy grout with more colour and metallised options
Singapore – Mapei has introduced its new and improved epoxy grout with high aesthetic qualities for interior and exterior design. Kerapoxy Easy Design is a two-component, epoxy resin-based decorative grout ideal for grouting ceramic tiles, glass mosaics and stone materials. It is suitable for grouting joints 1 to 15mm wide and can be used as an adhesive. Kerapoxy Easy Design possesses superior qualities of improved adhesion and no vertical slip. It has excellent resistance to acids and chemicals. It also comes with a bacteriostatic agent that protects against the formation and proliferation of microorganisms (certified according to ISO 22196:2011) and the formation of mould on surfaces of grouts, making tiled surfaces hygienic and safe. Kerapoxy Easy Design complies with HACCP system and the requirements of EC Regulation on the hygiene of foodstuffs. Furthermore, it has very low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and is classified Emicode EC1 Plus by GEV when used for grouting. All these factors keep the environment healthy. Kerapoxy Easy Design has good workability due to its creamy consistency that promotes faster application. The finish is smooth and compact that is non-absorbent with no shrinkage and no cracks. Its properties of high mechanical strength, resistance to UV rays and atmospheric agents ensures durability and quality. The wide range of colours brings out the best from any tile system. To achieve an enhanced aesthetic effect, Kerapoxy Easy Design may be combined with MapeGlitter or Mapecolor Metallic. MapeGlitter is a metallised coloured glitter available in silver and gold. The percentage of mix depends on the aesthetic effect and workability desired. Kerapoxy Easy Design may also be mixed with Mapecolor Metallic, a powder pigment based on a very high-quality pearlescent mica, to create a metallic effect. The mix result in metallic effects with different intensity and shades. Mapecolor Metallic is available in 5 colours: Moonlight (similar to platinum), Sahara (similar to gold), Shining (similar to silver), Red clay (similar to copper) and Stardust (similar to dark silver). Kerapoxy Easy Design can be used as decorative grouting for internal and external tiled floors and walls, worktops, etc. It is highly recommended to grout decorative coverings in environments with high aesthetic value such as homes and commercial environments. Kerapoxy Easy Design can even be used for installing and grouting tiles in damp environments such as showers, bathrooms, swimming pools and thermal facilities like spas. The product is also suitable for an acid-resistant bond and grout to all substrates normally used in the building industry.
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MAR-APR 2022
21/2/22 3:36 PM
