Litokol StyleGrout Tech is a flexible cement-based grout, here in off-white. It comes as a powder in a 3 kg bag and is mixed with water. You use it to grout ceramics, porcelain stoneware, mosaics, large slabs, and natural stone, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors.
Color & atmosphere
White-2 is off-white with a soft core. The choice when bright white would be too cold next to a cream-colored or travertine-look tile.
Product & application
StyleGrout Tech falls into class CG2WA according to EN 13888 and ISO 13007-3. This is an improved cement-based grout with reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance. The joint remains full and smooth, and the product is formulated to prevent efflorescence.
- 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 industrial floors
- Underfloor heating
Polished porcelain stoneware and natural stone often have micropores in the surface, which can cause the tile to discolor or be difficult to clean. The manufacturer recommends always making a test grout first in such cases.
Substrate & compatibility
First, check that the tile adhesive is completely dry and cured. The joints must be clean, dust-free, and open across the full tile thickness, and any adhesive residue that has run into the joint must be removed. Remove plastic tile spacers before grouting; butt joints without space are not permitted.
- For highly absorbent tiles or in warm weather: moisten the joints first with a damp sponge
- Do not apply to damp substrates or where there is rising damp
- Do not add lime, cement, or other materials to the product
- For expansion, corner, and connection joints, use an elastic sealant, not grout
For interior work, count on expansion joints every 20 to 25 m², and outdoors every 9 to 15 m². Outdoors, these joints must also be finished watertight.
Processing
First, put the water in a clean bucket and slowly sprinkle in the powder, while mixing with a drill and mixing paddle until a lump-free mass is formed. Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes, then mix for a few more seconds. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Approximately 0.8 liters of water per 3 kg bag, which is 26 to 28%
- Process between +5 °C and +35 °C
- Approximately 50 minutes working time at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber float, diagonally to the direction of the joint
- After 15 to 30 minutes, as soon as the product becomes matt, wash off with a well-wrung sponge
Adhere to the water mixture: more water causes shrinkage and lower final strength, and different amounts of water between two batches will result in color differences in the final product. Do not wash off too early — if the product is still plastic, you will partially empty the joint and the color will be uneven. Adding water after bonding has begun is not permitted.
Remove haze with a clean cloth after curing. If residues remain on the tile, they can be removed six to seven days after grouting with Litoclean or Litoclean EVO. Do not use these cleaners on non-acid-resistant materials such as marble or limestone. Protect the work from direct sunlight and strong drafts for the first 12 hours, and do not cover the fresh joint: wait 24 to 48 hours before placing breathable material over it.
Key features
- Joint width from 0 to 20 mm, in one product for floor and wall
- Class CG2WA: reduced water absorption and high abrasion resistance
- Compensated shrinkage, keeping the joint full and compact
- Prevents the formation of efflorescence
- Stable, uniform color
- Resistant to temperatures from -30 °C to +80 °C
- Remains easy to work with and does not thicken unpleasantly
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Cement-based grout in powder form |
| Class |
CG2WA according to EN 13888 and ISO 13007-3 |
| Content |
3 kg bag |
| Joint width |
0 to 20 mm |
| Mixing water |
26 to 28%, approximately 0.8 liters per 3 kg |
| Maturation time of the mixture |
3 minutes |
| Working time |
Approximately 50 minutes at +23 °C |
| Processing temperature |
+5 °C to +35 °C |
| Waiting time before cleaning |
Approximately 20 minutes |
| Loadable |
After 24 hours, swimming pools after 7 days |
| Operating temperature |
-30 °C to +80 °C |
| Specific gravity of mixture |
1.94 kg/dm³ |
| pH of the mixture |
13 |
| Shelf life |
36 months in unopened bag, store dry and frost-free |
Frequently asked questions
How much water goes into a 3 kg bag? Approximately 0.8 liters, which is 26 to 28%. Adhere to this: more water causes shrinkage and lower final strength, and you will see color differences in the joint between two batches with different water mixtures.
Why do I have to wait 15 to 30 minutes before washing off? As long as the product is still plastic, the sponge will partially empty the joint and the color will be uneven. Wait until the surface becomes matt, then wash off with a well-wrung sponge.
Can I use this grout on natural stone? Yes, marble, granite, and natural stone are listed in the technical data sheet. However, always make a test grout first, as porous types of stone can discolor. The cleaners Litoclean and Litoclean EVO are acidic and should not be used on marble or limestone.
When can the floor be used again? The work is loadable after 24 hours. For swimming pools, allow seven days before the pool can be filled.
