Litokol Starlike Finishes Rust is a color effect that you mix into Starlike EVO as a third component. The 200-gram bag is pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket, so you do not need to weigh it out. It is therefore not a standalone grout but an additive for a bucket that you buy separately.
Color & atmosphere
Rust is a matte reddish-brown with a weathered appearance, as if the metal has been there for years. It works well with concrete-look and industrial interiors.
Product & application
Important: the metallic range works exclusively in combination with Starlike EVO 113 Neutro. If you mix Rust into a colored bucket, you will not get the effect you are paying for. Therefore, order the Neutro bucket separately.
- Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and mosaics
- Clinker
- Walls and floors, indoors only
- Bathrooms, kitchens, shops and showrooms
- Furniture elements and columns
Observe the limitations. Do not use this effect outdoors — on patios, balconies, facades and in swimming pools — because the additives are poorly resistant to UV radiation. Do not use it on surfaces that come into contact with aggressive chemicals, such as industrial floors.
Substrate & compatibility
The requirements for the substrate are the same as those for Starlike EVO itself: the joints must be clean, dust-free and open across the full tile thickness, and the tile adhesive must be completely dry and fully cured.
- Exclusively with Starlike EVO 113 Neutro
- Pre-dosed for the bucket size: this bag is for 5 kg
- Not for outdoor applications
- Not for surfaces with aggressive chemical exposure
The effect is most pronounced on a surface exposed to daylight or artificial light. In a dark corner, you will see very little of it.
Processing
First mix the hardener (part B) into the colored paste (part A) of Starlike EVO using a low-speed mixer until you have a lump-free mass. Then carefully pour this bag in and mix it in gently until it is evenly distributed.
- Pour in carefully: the powder is light and dusts easily
- Mix at low speed, otherwise the product will splash
- Apply with a rubber grout float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Best between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Clean while the product is still fresh
Do not add water or solvent to make it easier to spread. Below +10 °C, the mixture becomes thick and difficult to work with, and curing takes much longer; do not start if the temperature inside drops below +10 °C within 24 hours. In warm weather, distribute the product quickly over the surface, because the heat of reaction in the bucket shortens the working time.
Key features
- Pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket: no weighing
- Does not affect the ease with which Starlike EVO can be cleaned
- Part of the Metallic Collection, for use with EVO 113 Neutro
- The effect becomes stronger as more light falls on the surface
- Exclusively for indoor applications
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Color effect as a third component for Starlike EVO |
| Contents |
200 grams, pre-dosed |
| Intended for |
5 kg bucket of Starlike EVO |
| To mix with |
Exclusively Starlike EVO 113 Neutro |
| Application |
Indoors only, floors and walls |
| Processing temperature |
Best between +18 °C and +23 °C |
Frequently asked questions
Do I also need a bucket of Starlike EVO with this? Yes. This is an additive, not a grout on its own. The bag is pre-dosed for a 5 kg bucket, which you order separately.
Can I mix this into a colored bucket? No. The metallic range is made for Starlike EVO 113 Neutro. With a colored bucket, you will not get the metallic effect.
Can I also use this on my balcony or patio? No. These additives are poorly resistant to UV radiation and are therefore intended for indoor use only. Use a regular EVO color without effect outdoors.
How do I prevent the powder from dusting? Pour it slowly into the already mixed bucket and keep the mixer speed low. The powder is very light, so pouring it in quickly or mixing hard will cause it to swirl up.
