Litokol Starlike EVO is a two-component epoxy grout, here in colour Rosso mattone (580). The coloured 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.
Colour & atmosphere
Rosso mattone (580) is brick red, earthy and muted. With clinker and terracotta, it blends seamlessly with the tile itself.
Product & application
Starlike EVO is designed for joints from 1 to 15 mm, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. The hardened joint is non-absorbent and stain-resistant. The colour comes from sintered quartz beads that are coloured on the surface, meaning 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 floors with heavy traffic
For natural stone, polished porcelain stoneware and porous materials, the manufacturer recommends always making a test joint first. This helps 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 scope of application.
Substrate & compatibility
When used as a grout, Starlike EVO is applied 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 from rising damp.
- Screeds and levelling 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 permitted, 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 empty it completely into the bucket with part A; roll up the bag to ensure nothing is left behind. Mix with a slow-rotating mixer at approximately 300 rpm until a creamy, lump-free mass is formed, then scrape the sides and bottom of the bucket. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Apply between +10 °C and +30 °C, ideally between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Approximately 60 minutes working time in the bucket at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Clean while the product is fresh: first with white felt, then with a damp sponge
- Walkable after 24 hours, fully loadable after 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days
Remove haze and residues from the tile after approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls. After this, 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 bonds 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, preventing efflorescence
- Colour stable: the quartz beads are coloured on the surface
- The hardener is classified as an irritant only, 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 |
| Application 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. You spread it with the smooth side of the trowel to about 1 mm and then comb it with the notched side. Grouting can be done after approximately 24 hours.
How much time do I have after mixing? Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C. In warm weather, this will be faster, so quickly spread the product over the floor instead of leaving it in the bucket.
What if I remove residues too late? After curing, epoxy can only be removed mechanically. Therefore, remove haze within approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls.
Can 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 colours. Also, do not use aggressive cleaners for the first five days.
