Mapei ultra colour plus ...how to use.

[DHTiling]

Hi..Here a couple charts on how to mix and use mapei ultra colour plus grouts....Thanks to fiona @ mapei for letting me have use of them..

 

[brian c]

In addition,if there is a Mapei rep doing demos at a local tile shop then its worth going along to.

 

[doug boardley]

I've only used it a couple of times due to availibility, but it's probably the best grout I've used

 

[uptonboy]

use all the time, top stuff

 

[aditik]

I have not try still. I will try soon in my new project.
thanks for the infomation about ultra colour plus

 

[CJ CERAMICS]

i use this on all my jobs (customer permitting) prefer it to bal now

 

[MarkyD]

Having used this grout for the first time last night I'm not to sure how 'stiff/dry' the mix should be. I mixed a small amount to the above directions and ratio (1kg to 200mls water) as I'm not the fastest grouter and didn't want to waste a whole bag but the mix looked very dry ie lumpy

What consistancy should the mix have ie if left should it stay in a lump or should it start to slump and flow in the bucket?

TIA

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Mark

 

[jimbob]

As long as you put the recommended amount of water in and followed the instructions you should be spot on

I think I put about 210ml of water in for each kg when I did it - it was quite stiffish, but not lumpy. How are you mixing it? I bought a cheap paint whisk attachment for a fiver and used a cordless drill and it ended up smooth. If you have lumps, maybe you're not mixing it well enough??

 

[MarkyD]

Jimbob

Thanks for repling. I'm mixing with a cordless and one of those adhesive heliciol attachments. The mix is smooth untill I put the last bit of grout in (100g or so) then it started to clump. Even leaving it for 2 -3 mins and then mixing again didn't seem to smooth it out

From previous home grouting experience (stuff from B & Q) the mix seemed to flow more whereas this mix has the consistency of cold magerine which needed quite a bit of pushing to get into the grout lines.

I'll try the next lot tonight with a little more water and see how I get on

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Mark

 

[jimbob]

If you are putting all in except 100g, maybe you are putting too much in for the first mix. I was putting in about half (500g) first, mixing well, then put second half in, mix well again, leave 2-3 mins and one more quick mix before ready

 

[DHTiling]

If i mix a 5kg bag i use 1.2 ltrs of water...perfect mix..

 

[andy-p]

If i mix a 5kg bag i use 1.2 ltrs of water...perfect mix..

Dave , just recently grouted a 33m2 floor with ultra manhattan grey , i didnt measure the powder/water ratio but mixed it slighly slack , grouted the floor with 2 batches , then cleaned before it set with a washboy. went back 2 days later to collect money and noticed it had dried in shaded , customer didnt seem to notice and was happy but i was sweating bullets, got away with it this time but has put me off mapei , do you reckon not getting the mix exactly right is going to cause shading??

 

[Colour Republic]

Hi..Here a couple charts on how to mix and use mapei ultra colour plus grouts....Thanks to fiona @ mapei for letting me have use of them..

Are these the new or old ones Dave? I remember you posting something similar ages ago and these didn't match up with the instructions on my bag. At the time they were swapping from plastic to foil bags and the instructions changed (maybe even the formular). But can't remember if you posted this way after? Don't want people bringing up old instructions so just checking

 

[DHTiling]

These are seperate instructions to what is on the bag....

If you was off to early then you increase the chance of shading...and also over washing can cause shading as you are over wetting the grout before it is set..This is the same with all grouts and not just mapei...you must let a grout start to set before washing...washing off to early can bring polymers to the surface which makes the grout lighter...some mistake this for efflorescence...

Hope this helps...i and others use mapei grout and have no probs..

 

[GaryM]

In stage 1 of finishing, what does 'strike the joints' mean?

So it's a case of applying 1-2 M ² of grout then immediatly wiping over with a damp sponge. Then I need to 'strike the joints'?

 

[DHTiling]

A light wipe of the joint in one direction with a damp sponge...

 

[GaryM]

Thanks Dave.

 

[DHTiling]

No probs.. as you say grout in small sections and wipe access off.. then leave the grout to set up and then strike the joints for final grout removal... leave to dry and then buff off residue.

 

[Qwerty]

No probs.. as you say grout in small sections and wipe access off.. then leave the grout to set up and then strike the joints for final grout removal... leave to dry and then buff off residue.

Dave, how long roughly does it take to "set up" at normal room temp?

 

[DHTiling]

At 20dgs... around 15 mins..depending on porosity of the tile biscuit it can be quicker.

 

[Aston]

i find it great to use. always give the bag a good shake/mix, measure everything equally, mechanically mix and always make sure your sponge is really well rung out each pass..

 

[M_M_Suzie]

Hi Everyone,

Inlcuded are the updated Ultracolor Plus Mixing Guide.

Thanks,

If you need any help and want to talk to someone, our technical department are available; no matter the job on 0121 608 6970 option 2 [email protected]

Suzie

 

[DHTiling]

Nice one suzie..

 

[Gazzer]

Hi Everyone,

Inlcuded are the updated Ultracolor Plus Mixing Guide.

Thanks,

If you need any help and want to talk to someone, our technical department are available; no matter the job on 0121 608 6970 option 2 [email protected]

Suzie

I think that number is wrong ???
0121 508 6970

 

[M_M_Suzie]

Sir Ramic....well spotted!!

0121 508 6970

 

[Gazzer]

Sir Ramic....well spotted!!

0121 508 6970

Only cos i just been onto technical :smilewinkgrin:

 

[JacktheTiler]

Mapei grout is the worst in my opinion. And I try to avoid it whenever I can. On floors it can be alright but on walls it is terrible.

 

[Ian]

Mapei grout is the worst in my opinion. And I try to avoid it whenever I can. On floors it can be alright but on walls it is terrible.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but would you care to elaborate. Any particular reason you don't rate this grout?

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

well i love the Mapei,it all i ever use, is this forum owned by mapei as it seems to be very mapei orientated

 

[Gazzer]

well i love the Mapei,it all i ever use, is this forum owned by mapei as it seems to be very mapei orientated

No, they do sponsor the forum. This thread is about the correct mixing of Mapei grout. If anyone wants to say a certain grout is better/worse then do so on another thread.