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News Release from: Mapei UK | Subject: Ultracolor Plus
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 November 2005
Ultracolor Plus for perfect grout joints
Ultracolor Plus, initially presented at Cersaie in Bologna 2004, is the latest innovation from Mapei.
Ultracolor Plus, initially presented at Cersaie in Bologna 2004, is the latest innovation from Mapei Ultracolor Plus is the ultimate solution for perfect grout joints
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 11 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Free from aesthetic defects such as uneven colour and efflorescence, Ultracolor Plus remains easy to keep clean and will not support mould growth.
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The high performance grout is produced from a blend of special hydraulic binders, carefully graded inert fillers, high grade polymers and pigments, waterproof additives and innovative organic molecular technology.
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This new anti-efflorescence grout can be used for joint widths from 2 - 20mm.
It is fast drying and Mapei's ground-breaking BioBlock and DropEffect technology ensure a water repellent and mould resistant finish.
Ultracolor Plus is suitable for use in interior and exterior installations for grouting between many types of ceramic and natural stone tiles (double and single fired, quarry tiles, marble, granite, agglomerates etc.), glass mosaics and tiles.
Ultracolor Plus is ideal for use on floors subject to frequent use such as airports, shopping malls, restaurants, bars etc.
It's high durability make it the perfect choice for use in swimming pools and externally on balconies, terraces and facades.
Ultracolor already enjoys a perfectly even vibrant colour finish guaranteed through Mapei's technological achievements with specially formulated self-hydrating hydraulic binders.
This unique property is enhanced dramatically in Ultracolor Plus by BioBlock and DropEffect.
BioBlock technology provides the finished surface of Ultracolor Plus with a complete and evenly distributed network of organic molecules interwoven within the micro-structure of the grout joint, providing a very effective barrier against the growth of mould.
DropEffect technology's molecular structure reduces the surface tension of the finished grout surface which dramatically reduces the absorption of water and other liquids.
The combination of BioBlock and DropEffect technologies produce a grout which:.
1) Prevents the formation of mould.
2) Promotes joint 'cleanliness'.
3) Prevents the formation of 'dirty-white' efflorescence.
4) Remains uniform and vibrant in colour Ultracolor Plus is fast drying and very easy to clean and finish.
BioBlock and DropEffect technologies impart exceptional properties to the smooth, compact grout surface providing a water repellent, fade resistant joint, which is easy to keep clean and is resistant to abrasion and discolouration from the UV rays in sunlight.
It is resistant to freeze-thaw cycles and will not crack when used in exposed areas.
Ultracolor Plus is available in the 26 Mapei colours and is classified as CG2, improved cementitious grout with additional characteristics, to the European Standard EN 13888. Request a free brochure from Mapei UK ...
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