Litokol Starlike EVO is a two-component epoxy grout, here in Travertino color (205). The colored paste and the hardener are together in one bucket. You can use it to grout ceramics, porcelain stoneware, and mosaics, and the same product can also be used as tile adhesive.
Color & ambiance
Travertino (205) follows the tone of travertine, with that sandy beige that is slightly grayer than pure sand. With travertine look, the grout almost disappears.
Product & application
Starlike EVO is intended for joints from 1 to 15 mm, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. The cured joint is non-absorbent and stain-resistant. The color comes from sintered quartz spheres colored on the surface, which means no pigment remains on the tile and cleaning is easier.
- Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and single or double-fired tiles
- Ceramic and glass mosaics
- Large format tiles and thin laminated stoneware slabs
- Marble, granite, natural stone and reconstituted stone
- Terracotta and clinker
- Wet rooms, showers, swimming pools, fountains, spas and hammams
- Terraces, balconies, facades and heavy traffic floors
For natural stone, polished porcelain stoneware and porous materials, the manufacturer recommends always making a test joint first. This way you can determine whether the material absorbs the resin or is difficult to clean. Tuscan terracotta and other porous items such as concrete kerbstones are outside the application.
Substrate & compatibility
As a grout, apply Starlike EVO in joints that are clean, dust-free and open for the full tile thickness. First check that the tile adhesive is completely dry and cured. If you use it as an adhesive, the substrate must be clean, load-bearing, crack-free and free of rising damp.
- Screeds and leveling layers
- Concrete and plasterwork
- Underfloor heating
- Waterproofing layers, including Coverflex and Aquamaster EVO
- Metal substrates, for example in prefabricated bathrooms
- Wooden kitchen countertops with tiles or mosaics
Butt joints without space are not allowed, and plastic tile spacers must be removed before grouting. For the elastic sealing of expansion, corner and connection joints, do not use epoxy grout but a sealant from the Pixel 3D line.
Processing
Cut open the bag of hardener and completely empty it into the bucket with part A; roll up the bag so that nothing remains. Mix with a slow-rotating mixer of approximately 300 rpm until a creamy, lump-free mass and scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket clean. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Process between +10 °C and +30 °C, most favorably between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Approximately 60 minutes working time in the bucket at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber grout float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Clean while the product is fresh: first white felt, then a damp sponge
- Walkable after 24 hours, fully loadable after 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days
Remove haze and residue from the tile after approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls. After that, the product can only be removed mechanically. Do not apply anything if the temperature drops below +10 °C within 24 hours, protect the work from direct sunlight and strong drafts for the first 12 hours, and do not cover the fresh joint — wait 48 to 72 hours before placing breathable material over it.
Key features
- Grout and glue with the same product, joints from 1 to 15 mm
- Non-absorbent and stain-resistant
- Resistant to temperatures from −20 °C to +100 °C
- Contains no cement, so no efflorescence occurs
- Color stable: the quartz spheres are colored on the surface
- The hardener is classified only as irritant, not as corrosive
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Two-component epoxy grout and adhesive |
| Class |
RG according to EN 13888, R2T according to EN 12004 |
| Joint width |
1 to 15 mm |
| Mixing ratio |
93.7 parts A to 6.3 parts B, pre-dosed |
| Specific gravity of mixture |
1.55 kg/dm³ |
| Working time |
Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C |
| Processing temperature |
+10 °C to +30 °C |
| Walkable |
After 24 hours |
| Loadable |
After 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days |
| Operating temperature |
−20 °C to +100 °C |
| Shelf life |
24 months in unopened packaging, store frost-free |
Frequently asked questions
Can I also use Starlike EVO as tile adhesive? Yes. Spread it out with the smooth side of the trowel to approximately 1 mm and then comb it up with the notched side. Grouting can be done after approximately 24 hours.
How long do I have after mixing? Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C. This goes faster in warm weather, so quickly spread the product over the floor instead of leaving it in the bucket.
What if I remove residues too late? After hardening, epoxy can only be removed mechanically. Therefore, remove haze within approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls.
May I clean the grouted floor with bleach? No. The manufacturer advises against bleach: if not sufficiently diluted or rinsed, the grout can yellow, which is particularly noticeable on light colors. Also, do not use aggressive cleaners for the first five days.
