This document discusses different types of tile grout and their properties. It states that regular cementitious grout can crack, stain, and require sealing over time due to absorbing water. In comparison, epoxy grout is made from waterproof resins and filler, offering greater strength and chemical resistance. While epoxy grout is more durable and stain-resistant, it is also more difficult to work with than regular grout. The document recommends epoxy grout for areas with high moisture like bathrooms and kitchens.

1. HB TILE GROUT

3. Typical problems with conventional cementitious grout
 Grout cracks
 Discolored Grout
 Efflorescence
 High water absorbent
 Turns yellow over period
 Require maintenance
sealing
 Causes leakage/regular
dampness

4. Epoxy grout is made from two different resins mixed with a filler, making it very waterproof and bettered suited to harsher
cleaning products. Epoxy thin sets offer greater bond strength and chemical resistance than cementitious grouts.
Although it has plenty of benefits, note that epoxy grout is more difficult to work with than regular grout. It also tends to
look like plastic, which some homeowners don't like.
Regular grout is very easy to shape in outside corners where tile wraps around a wall, curb or shower niche. It is harder to
achieve the same effect with epoxy grout, since it takes a little longer to set up in the grout joint.
Epoxy grout contains epoxy resin, hardener and pigments that make the joints dense, mechanically stable, more water-
resistant and resistant to chemicals. It is considered to be the most durable of all types. It is a great choice for areas with
high moisture levels like bathrooms and kitchens. According to customers’ reviews epoxy grout is hard to beat as it does not
stain, It is resistant to temperature changes and mechanical damage.
Cementitious Grout
 Cement grout which is made from a cementitious powder mix
 Regular cement grout is not waterproof,
 it can absorb water when wet and stain easily.
 Regular grout is very easy to shape in outside corners where
the tile wraps around a wall
Cementitious VS Epoxy Grout
Epoxy Grout –Tobslak HB Tile Grout
 Epoxy grout is made from epoxy resins and a filler powder.
 Epoxy grout is extremely durable and almost completely
stain proof.
 Suited to harsher cleaning products
 Epoxy thin sets offer greater bond strength and chemical
resistance than cementitious grouts.
 Epoxy grout is more difficult to work with than regular
grout and tends to look like plastic
 Water and shock resistant.
 Epoxy grout sets quicker than regular grout so smaller mix
is required and less time to work with that mix as opposed
to regular grout

5. • Vitrified tile
• Ceramic tile
• Glass Mosaic Tiles
• Granite
• Marble
• Metal tiles
• Engineered Stones
• Precast Terrazzo tiles
Suitable for Substrates

6. Recommended Applications
 Interior and covered exterior tile floor
 Wall joints of all types of ceramic tile
 For Institutional and commercial kitchens
 Wet areas like swimming pools, sauna, water bodies
 Wash rooms

7.  Initial Setting Time : 3 to 4 hrs.
 Compressive Strength after 7 days: 5000 – 7000 psi
 Service Setting Time: 60 Hrs. : 72 Hrs.
 Sag in Vertical Joints : No changes observed
 Bond strength : >1000 psi (at 6.87 Mpa)
 Tensile Strength after 7 days : 2000 – 2500 psi (at 6.87 Mpa)
As per CENELEC /ANSI A 118.3
Technical Data

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11. Solution-
Developing grove in “V” shape with tile cutter etc.
Filling grooves with Tobslak HB Tile grouts
Challenges –
Tile edges may get damaged / tile breakage may also take place
Time taking
No improvement if line leaking

12. DAMPNESS (Causes)–
 Poor Quality of Construction Material.
 Old bathroom pipes Damaged seals around baths and showers.
 Corroded water pipes that are inside the walls.
 Old bathroom pipes.
 Plumbing for central heating, kitchens and bathrooms.
 Moisture entrapped during construction.
 Defective orientation of building.
 Drain ability of soil.
 Rain water falling on external walls, parapets also causes dampness
 Inadequate roof slopes or defective junction between roof slab and parapet
wall may cause dampness
 Presence of gutter near the building will store the rain water and
subsequently this water will create dampness in the external walls.
 Sub standard plumbing fitting can also be a source of dampness.

13. DEFECTS CAUSED BY DAMPNESS
 It makes the plaster weak
 It may cause bleaching and flaking of paint due to formation of colored
patches
 It causes corrosion of metals
 It promotes growth of termites
 Dampness causes efflorescence of bricks, tiles of stones
 Deterioration to electrical fittings
 Cracks in structure
Finally deteriorating structural strength

14. Actual conditions at due to poor tile grout

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18. A typical wall
First coat 1 x Tbyrosil primer @ .250 kg/ m2 with spray/ brush on plaster removed surface,
removal of plaster will be in our scope.
Then application of Fist coat of Tobust Grout with broom or normal brush @1.6kg/ m2
Plastering of waterproof surface
Painting of wall
TOBSLAK SYSTEM SUGGESTION

19. TOBSLAK MATERIAL DETAILS
TbyrosiL + Tobust Grout
 Water based
 Protect concrete, brick, mortar and masonry from the
damaging effects of water intrusion.
 Can be sprayed or apply with brush onto horizontal
or vertical surfaces. Improves surface strength.
 Suitable for outdoor or indoor and enclosed
 Gives protection to reinforcing steel from corrosion.
 Suppresses capillary water absorption.
 Strengthens the substrate and increases chemical
resistance.
 Deep protection against the effect of moisture from behind. TBYROSIL reacts with moisture and travels
as far as water will carry it into the concrete matrix.
Depending on porosity of concrete, humidity and water pressure, TBYROSIL will
penetrate many inches into concrete over time & seals the structure up to water
impermeable.
applications, offers low odor and low volatile organic
compounds (VOC’s)
TBYROSIL
AREA OF SCOPE:
Concrete, block or brick walls and driveways, including exposed aggregate.
Concrete surface made from concrete, brick, mortar, tile, terra-cotta, plaster,
stone, and limestone.
As a primer in many Tobslak waterproofing system.

20. Tobust Grout -
Characteristics
Mineral based waterproofing
Ready to use, fast working
Sulphate-resistant
Water Vapour Diffusion open
Chemical Resistant
Factory made / Quality Controlled
Areas of Application
Cellar waterproofing from inside and outside
Sunken Area
Horizontal roof (Flat & Inclined)
Drinking Water Reservoirs, Swimming pools, etc.
Waterproofing Walls
Negative side waterproofing

21. TBYROFEST -
Characteristics
Fast setting
Increases bonding with the substrate
Protective barrier against drying out for render work on highly
absorbent substrates
Solvent free synthetic resin sealant
Most effective for crack filling
High tensile and flexural strength
High compressive strength screed should be laid over waterproofed
surface as per design specification .

22. For more details, write us at ccin@tobslak.com