Mapei Ultracare Grout Release 1 Litre - temporary sealer before grouting

Water-based product for the pre-grouting protection of porous surfaces.

Water-based product for the pre-grouting protection of porous surfaces. 

ADVANTAGES:

Suitable for cementitious grouts

Ready to use, easy to apply

Reduces the risk of halos or "picture-framing" effect

Particularly suitable for grouting large format tiles

Ideal for polished porcelain tiles, terracotta, klinker and natural, artificial and engineered stone

UltraCare Grout Release is a water-based product for the pre-grouting protection of porous materials (suitable for cementitious grouts only).

Can also be used as a sacrificial protector on non-porous materials with a textured surface to make the removal of grout and installation residues quick and easy.

The product is also ideal for terracotta, klinker and natural, artificial and engineered stone when applied before grouting, UltraCare Grout Release prevents the grout from penetrating in the microporosities of tiles and makes it easier to remove excess grout, thus avoiding unpleasant halos or “picture-framing” effect. Suitable for cementitious grouts.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

UltraCare Grout Release is supplied ready to use. Shake well before application.

Clean the surface in advance using a suitable cleaner from UltraCare range (such as UltraCare Keranet, UltraCare HD Cleaner, UltraCare MultiCleaner, etc.), always referring to the respective Technical Data Sheets.

Wait until the surface is completely dry and then apply UltraCare Grout Release evenly, avoiding the build-up of excess product and spreading it using a fleece applicator or a microfibre cloth. Remove any excess product by brushing the surface with a sponge or cloth.

Avoid application on very cold or very hot surfaces (> +35°C o < +5°C).

Wait until UltraCare Grout Release is completely dry (approx. 4-8 hours according to environmental conditions) before grouting the joints.

Then grout and clean the joints following the directions contained in the Technical Data Sheet of the product used. 

Surfaces treated with UltraCare Grout Release are compatible with use of specific cleaners after application such as UltraCare Keranet, UltraCare Acid Cleaner or UltraCare Multicleaner according to the type of surface 

CONSUMPTION

Up to 40 m² of surface with 1 litre of UltraCare Grout Release (one coat). Yield is heavily influenced by the absorbency level and the surface finish of the substrate to be treated.