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High-performance, anti-
efflorescence, non irritating
quick-setting and drying
polymer-modified
mortar with water-repellent
DropEffect® and mould-
resistant BioBlock®
technology for grouting
joints from 2 to 20 mm wide
WHERE TO USE
Internal and external grouting of floors and walls in all
types of ceramic (double-fired, single-fired, klinker,
porcelain, etc.), terracotta, stone material (natural stone,
marble, granite, agglomerates, etc.), and glass and
marble mosaic.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ultracolor Plus is a mortar formulated not to be
irritant made up of a blend of special hydraulic binders,
graded aggregates, special polymers, water repellent
admixtures, organic molecules and pigments.
With Ultracolor Plus, the Ultracolor technology is
based on a special, self-hydrating hydraulic binder
which guarantees perfect colour uniformity, by two
innovative technologies which are the result of MAPEI
research: BioBlock® and DropEffect®.
BioBlock® technology consists in special organic
molecules which, by distributing themselves evenly in
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formation of micro-organisms that cause of the colour. Always make sure that the
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The DropEffect® technology, with a synergic leaving traces of acid in the joints.
effect, reduces the absorption of surface
water. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
When it is mixed with water in the proportions Preparing the joints
recommended and correctly applied, Grouting may take place when the adhesive
Ultracolor Plus forms a grouting mortar with is completely set. Make sure that the waiting
the following characteristics: times indicated in the technical data sheets
• water-repellent and droplet-effect; are followed.
• uniform colour and free of staining The joints must be clean, free of dust and
since Ultracolor Plus does not produce empty down to at least 2/3 of the thickness
efflorescence. From an analysis carried of the tiles. Any adhesive or mortar which has
out using an electronic microscope seeped into the joints while laying the tiles
(SEM), note that, compared with a must be removed while still fresh. With very
Portland cement-based binder in a normal absorbent tiles, high temperatures or windy
cementitious grouting mortar, the special conditions, dampen the joints with clean
cements in Ultracolor Plus do not generate water.
the calcium hydroxide (hydrolysis lime)
crystals during the hydration process, Preparing the mix
which cause efflorescence; While stirring, pour Ultracolor Plus into a
• colours resistant to ultra-violet rays and clean, rust-free container containing
atmospheric agents; 20-26% by weight of clean water.
• short waiting time before cleaning and easy Mix the grout with a low-speed mixer to
finishing; avoid air entrainment, until a smooth paste
• ready for light foot traffic and for use after a is obtained.
short period of time; Let the mix stand for 2-3 minutes, and stir
Spreading
Ultracolor Plus
• smooth, compact finished surface, with low again briefly before use.
on a wall with water absorbency for easy cleaning; Use the mix within 20-25 minutes of its
a rubber trowel • shrinkage compensated, therefore free from preparation.
cracks;
• optimum resistance to abrasion, Applying the grout
compression and flexural strength, even Fill the joints with the Ultracolor Plus mix
after freeze/thaw cycles, and therefore using a special MAPEI grout float or rubber
optimum durability; squeegee, without leaving any gaps or steps.
• good resistance to acids with pH > 3. Remove any excess of Ultracolor Plus from
the surface, by moving the float or the rubber
RECOMMENDATIONS squeegee diagonally to the joints while the
• Ultracolor Plus does not contain Portland mix is still fresh.
cement and must not be mixed with
gypsum or other hydraulic binders; never Finishing
add water to the mix once it has started to When the mix loses its plasticity and
set. becomes opaque, which usually takes place
• Never mix Ultracolor Plus with salty or after 15-30 minutes, clean off the excess
dirty water. Ultracolor Plus with a hard cellulose, damp
• Use the product at temperatures between sponge (e.g. a MAPEI sponge), working
+5°C and +35°C. in a diagonal direction to the joints. Rinse
• Carry out grouting only on substrates the sponge frequently, using two different
which are sufficiently dry or have been containers of water: one to remove the
Cleaning the joints waterproofed, to avoid a whitish film excess mix from the sponge, and the other,
with Scotch-Brite ® forming on the surface. containing clean water, to rinse the sponge.
(when the product
is partially set)
• In order to avoid an uneven colour finish, This operation may also be carried out with a
we do not recommend sprinkling machine with a sponge belt.
Ultracolor Plus powder onto the filled It is possible to finish the surface also when
grout joints. the mix is partially set, after 50-60 minutes,
• When resistance to acids or, where with a damp Scotch-Brite® sponge: pass it
extreme cleanliness or sterile conditions over the joints to even out the surface.
are required, use a suitable acid-resistant This operation may be also carried out with
epoxy grout. a single disk rotary machine with special
• Expansion and movement joints on Scotch-Brite® type felt disk.
walls and floors must never be filled with If the cleaning operation is carried out too
Ultracolor Plus. Use a suitable flexible soon (the mix is still too plastic), some of the
sealant from the MAPEI range. mix may be removed from the joints, which
• The surface of certain tiles or stone material may change their colour.
may have micro-porosity or a rough If grouting is carried out in extremely hot,
surface. We recommend carrying out a dry or windy weather, we recommend that
preliminary test to check how easy it is to the joints filled with Ultracolor Plus are
clean the surface where necessary to apply dampened after a few hours.
a protective treatment to the surface, to Damp curing of Ultracolor Plus improves its
ensure the grout does not penetrate into final characteristics in all cases.
the surface porosity of the tiles. Final cleaning of the powdery film of
Cleaning and
• If an acid-based cleaner is used to clean Ultracolor Plus from the surface may be
finishing the tile joints the joint, we recommend testing the carried out with a clean, dry cloth.
with a sponge
TECHNICAL DATA (typical values)
Conforms to standards: – European EN 13888 such as CG2WA
– ISO 13007-3 such as CG2WAF
PRODUCT IDENTITY
Mixing ratio: 100 parts Ultracolor Plus with 20-26 parts water,
dependent on the colour
Wall covering in
porcelain tiles grouted
Consistency of the mix: fluid paste with Ultracolor Plus
pH of mix: approx. 11
Ready for use: 24 hours (48 hours for basins and swimming pools) Spreading Ultracolor
Plus on wood-effect
FINAL PERFORMANCES porcelain floor tiles
with a rubber float
Hydration of
Ultracolor Plus special
cement-based binder.
Note the absence
of lamellar crystals Cleaning and finishing
of Portlandite the joints with a hard
(calcium hydroxide), cellulose sponge
which is the cause of
whitish efflorescence
To calculate consumption rates for tiles with different sizes and joints with different widths to those used in the table for
reference purposes please refer to the “Product Calculator” available on our website at www.mapei.com
MANHATTAN 2000
VOLCANO SAND
TERRA DI SIENA
LONDON GREY
GOLDEN DUST
MEDIUM GREY
CEMENT GREY
PINK POWDER
CROCUS BLUE
MOON WHITE
TERRACOTTA
SILVER GREY
ANTHRACITE
SPACE BLUE
CHOCOLATE
MUSK GREY
RIVER GREY
BEIGE 2000
CARIBBEAN
TURQUOISE
TORNADO
CARAMEL
LIQUORIC
JASMINE
ALMOND
YELLOW
VANILLA
BROWN
VIOLET
BLACK
WHITE
SAND
MUD
SILK
100
103
111
110
112
113
115
116
174
119
114
120
137
130
131
138
132
133
134
139
141
135
152
142
136
144
149
145
143
150
162
172
170
171
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N.B.: Due to the printing processes involved, the colours should be taken as merely indicative of the shades
of the actual product
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LEGAL NOTICE
The contents of this Technical Data All relevant references
Sheet (“TDS”) may be copied into another for the product are available
project-related document, but the upon request and from
resulting document shall not supplement www.mapei.com
or replace requirements per the TDS in
2801-3-2018 (GB)