What is Epoxy Mortar?

GTFK Xtreme Grouting Binder is a great epoxy mortar product that combines advanced technology with high-quality materials to deliver exceptional strength, durability, and sustainability performance. This product offers unmatched strength, durability, and sustainability if you want a high-performance solution for your ceramic tile installation. In this description, we&#;ll discuss the superior performance of GTFK Epoxy mortar and how it can help you complete your job.

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Benefits Of GTFK Ceramic Grouting Binder

Strength And Durability

Epoxy Mortar is known for its exceptional strength and durability. It forms a robust and resilient bond between tiles, providing superior resistance to cracking, staining, and other forms of damage. It can withstand anything from heavy foot traffic and moisture to UV exposure and chemicals. This makes it ideal for high-traffic areas and outdoor applications. With epoxy mortar, you can be assured that your tile will stand the test of time.

Sustainability

Epoxy mortar is an environmentally friendly choice for tile installations. It is made with eco-friendly materials that reduce its impact on the environment. It does not contain harmful chemicals, solvents, or VOCs that can harm the environment or pose a health risk to anyone exposed.

Low Water Absorption

Outdoor tiles are exposed to rain, snow, and other forms of moisture, which can lead to water penetration and damage over time. Our epoxy mortar has low water absorption properties, reducing the risk of mold, mildew, or other water-related issues. This makes epoxy mortar an ideal choice for outdoor ceramic tile installations, ensuring a more extended lifestyle for your tiles.

Easy to clean and maintain

Outdoor tile installations can accumulate dirt, stains, and other debris over time, especially in high-traffic areas. Epoxy mortar is easy to clean and maintain, making it an excellent choice for outdoor use. Consistent cleaning can keep your outdoor space looking fresh and sharp for years to come.

Epoxy Mortar is a top-notch solution for outdoor ceramic tile installations; its superior strength, crack resistance, low water absorption, and easy absorption make it a reliable choice for outdoor applications. Invest in epoxy mortar for your next or current outdoor project, and enjoy long-lasting, durable, and beautiful tile installation that will withstand the test of time.

Application Guide

Here is a complete guide for everything you need to know about applying your epoxy mortar. We understand that installing tile can seem like a complicated process, but if you have any questions, don&#;t hesitate to contact us, and we will be glad to help. 

Site Preparation 

Ensure the construction site has a stable, load-bearing structure and a water-permeable sub-base that is installed according to anticipated traffic loads. VDW grouting is suitable for small to large-format paving and should not be used to compensate for the settlement of the substructure or for sealing and waterproofing surfaces. 815 Grouting Binder can be applied on damp paving, in high humidity, and even in the rain. 

Clean the surface thoroughly of dirt, cement residue, or any other contaminants, then clean out all the joints to the required depth. Thoroughly pre-wet the entire surface of the paving and mask all the surfaces that are not to be jointed. 

Mixing The Epoxy Mortar 

1. Pre-mix the resin-coated aggregate materials (Component A) of VDW 815 in a clean pail. 
2. Add the liquid hardener (Component B) from the bottle to the pail and mix with a drill and spheric paddle mixers until smooth.
3. Mix for at least 3-5 minutes.

Caution: Do not use a material that isn&#;t thoroughly mixed, and do not add water during the process.

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Filling The Joints

Apply the mixe VDW 815 grouting Binder immediately after mixing by pouring it directly onto the pre-wetted surface, then work the seld-compacting material into the joint using a rubber squeegee. If the compound hardens too quickly, you can re-moisten it by lightly spraying water on it from a hose. 

Extra notes: Keep paved area constantly wet during this process. Do not mic only parts of this product, and do not use any unmixed materials. 

Brushing Off 

Remove any excess VDW 815 grouting Binder residue from the area after 5 minutes using a damp coconut fiber brush. Lightly spray water from a hose on the joints without washing material out of the joints. The next step is to clean the paved surface towards the areas that must be joined. Do not allow water-containing residues to stand, dry out, or run off over completed areas. Finally, remove any leftover residues with water and a coconut brush.

Important Information

Avoid walking on freshly applied areas for at least 24 hours or until the paving surface is no longer tacky. A very thin layer of resin binder may remain on rough surfaces that are not thoroughly cleaned, but it will disappear over time as it is exposed to the elements.

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Menders, Binders and Additives

Here you will find clay binders, additives, and menders for greenware repair and adding workability/strength to clay including Marx Magic Mender, Apt II, Darvan, bentonite and sodium silicate. These things have applications for clay, glaze, glaze spraying, modeling and slip casting.

How do I repair a broken greenware? How do I repair Broken Bisque?

Marx Magic Mender is for repairing Greenware, available for High Fire or Low Fire.

Marx Aztec High Fire Mender is for porcelain and stoneware and may be fired to high temperatures.
Magic Mender Low fire is for ceramic greenware and bisque for temperatures up to cone 03.
&#; Repair
&#; Attach decorations
&#; Repair broken pieces
&#; Fix hairline cracks
&#; Attach greenware to bisque
&#; Attach bisque to bisque

High Fire APT-II PORCELAIN / STONEWARE ENHANCER and Low fire APT-II CERAMIC ENHANCER

are acrylic emulsion additives that are food safe and non-toxic.
APT-II Enhancer will thicken all brands of slip and clay bodies, enabling the ceramist to attach, mend and create surface decorations. This process can be performed on greenware and bisque.

APT-II CREATES A BETTER SLIP MENDER:

Bonding occurs immediately.

Mended area dries to the same softness as the greenware.

Mended area may be cleaned immediately.

Mended area does not shrink and leave a stress crack.

Colors and glazes adhere to mended area without showing a difference in color.

Slip mixture will adhere to glaze fired surfaces.

Slip mixture will not produce odors or acid fumes in kiln.

APT II also will repair broken greenware and can be used as a glaze additive for better suface adhesion or as a clay additive for better workability. APT II is a versitile polymer which can also beused to make your own polymer clays and much more ...

How do I Repair Broken Molds?

Mend-A-Mold seems to be the best product to repair your broken bisque molds whether they are broken or if you need to sculpt a missing part.

Mend-a-Mold prevents bacteria growth.

Mend-a-Mold allows water from the slip to pass through the glue film without releasing the glue. Therefore, the mended area eliminates hard spots on the greenware, and ensures the mold will release properly when emptied.

Contact us to discuss your requirements of high temperature ceramic binder. Our experienced sales team can help you identify the options that best suit your needs.

Clay and Glaze Additives

Some natural clays can benifit from additives to add plasticity. Bentonite is a natural mineral which is often employed for this purpose. Our clays are formulated for what we feel is the best balance of workability and strength so if you modify our clay we can not guarentee that you have not changed the firing temperature or final piece stability. These modifications are intended for expert users.

APT II as an Additive

APT-II Porcelain/Stoneware Enhancer added to clay has enriched the ability as an artist in ceramics to stretch and pull the clay to its ultimate limit and still retain its high quality of the translucency of porcelain.