Installation Guide

MIXING
Choose all appropriate safety equipment before use. Refer
to the Safety Data Sheet for details.
1. Parts A and B are packaged to exact quantity ratios for
proper curing.
2. Pour out all material from the Part B container into
Part A. To improve flowability, use a margin trowel to
thoroughly scrape all material from the Part B container.
Always mix complete units. Do not add other materials
to this mixture.
3. Use a slow-speed mixer (at about 300 rpm), or manually
mix smaller kits with a margin trowel.
4. Avoid prolonged mixing, which will trap air and shorten
the pot life.
5. Mix thoroughly until a homogenous, consistent color
is obtained. Scrape the edges of the mixing container
at least once during mixing.
6. Wash tools immediately with water before the epoxy
hardens. Kerapoxy CQ is extremely difficult to remove
once cured.
7. Do not place the lid on the container after the material
has been mixed.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions thoroughly before installation.
For use as a grout
1. Remove mixed product from the container and place
it in small piles. (If grouting a wall, place the product
on kraft paper laid on the floor.) Kerapoxy CQ is a
thermosetting product, so that it sets up faster in a
container or in a large mass.
2. Use a hard-rubber float with a sharp edge to force the
grout into the joints in a continuous manner, leaving
it flush with the tile edge.
3. Be certain that all joints are well-compacted and free
of voids/gaps. Fill the joints with the maximum amount
of grout possible.
4. Thoroughly remove excess Kerapoxy CQ from the face of
the tile before it loses its plasticity or begins to set. This
is most easily accomplished by holding the rubber float
at a 90-degree angle to the tile surface and dragging
the float across the tile surface diagonally to the grout
lines, leaving as little epoxy grout on the tile surface as
possible.
5. Clean tiles immediately after applying each unit of
Kerapoxy CQ. Grout and clean in small areas. Do not
attempt to use more than one Kerapoxy CQ unit before
cleaning tiles. Do not allow Kerapoxy CQ to harden on the
tile surface. On large projects, working in teams of 2 to 3
people will simplify the installation.
6a. For horizontal surfaces:
• Apply a liberal amount of cold water to the freshly
grouted area. Scrub the tile surface diagonally
to the joint line using a nonwoven, nylon, white
scouring pad (use a more aggressive pad if the tile
has an abrasive surface). Apply enough pressure
on the pad to loosen any film without removing
grout from the joints. Rinse pads frequently while
cleaning. Be careful not to get any water in the
ungrouted joints.
• To remove the loosened epoxy residue and water,
drag a clean sponge diagonally across the tile
surface. Use one side of the sponge for each pass
over the tile, rinsing the sponge following the
second pass and regularly changing water in the
buckets to avoid residue buildup.
• Do not allow excess water to remain on the tile
surface, which would allow a film to form on the
surface that would be difficult to remove once
hardened.
• In certain applications, a short-nap terry-cloth
towel may be substituted for the sponge, which
may work more effectively for removing the
loosened epoxy residue and water. Using the
“towel drag” method, hold the towel by two
corners and drag it diagonally across the grout
joints. Rinse the towel often and keep changing
water in the buckets to avoid residue buildup.
• Do not step on freshly cleaned tiles, as this could
permanently damage the grout.
6b. For vertical surfaces:
• Mist the surface using a spray bottle in small
workable areas. Use a non-abrasive nylon scrubpad
and apply enough pressure on the pad to loosen
any film without removing grout from the joints.
Rinse pads frequently while cleaning. Be careful
not to get any water into the ungrouted joints.
• To touch up grout joint imperfections during
initial rinsing, the grout joint can be smoothed
with a sharp-edged cellulosic sponge.
7. Perform a final wash within 15 to 20 minutes for best
results. To aid in the cleaning process, 1 U.S. oz. (29,6 mL)
of a clear dishwashing soap may be added (if needed)
to a 3-gallon (11,4-L) pail of clean water. Use a clean,
white scrubpad to loosen any remaining residue left
on the tile from the first wash. Then follow the same
cleaning process as referenced in the section above.
8. Check the installation the following day to make sure it
is completely clean. If a tacky residue is found within
24 hours of installation, follow the above instructions
for the cleaning removal process.
9. Use only fresh material to fill any voids discovered
while cleaning.
10. Check the installation the same day before leaving the
jobsite to make sure it is completely clean. If the tile
surface has any shiny or tacky residue, remove it with
the solution of liquid detergent and water mentioned in
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