Litokol Starlike EVO is a two-component epoxy grout, here in Tortora (215) color. The colored paste and the hardener are together in one bucket. You can use it to grout ceramics, porcelain stoneware, and mosaic, and the same product can also be used as tile adhesive.
Color & atmosphere
Tortora (215) is taupe — grayish-brown, muted, without harshness. It pairs well with warm gray tones and with stoneware that has a light brown undertone.
Product & application
Starlike EVO is intended for joints from 1 to 15 mm, on floors and walls, indoors and outdoors. The cured joint is non-absorbent and stain-resistant. The color comes from sintered quartz beads that are colored on the surface, meaning no pigment is left on the tile and cleaning is easier.
- Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware and single or double-fired tiles
- Ceramic and glass mosaic
- Large format tiles and thin laminated stoneware slabs
- Marble, granite, natural stone and reconstituted stone
- Terracotta and clinker
- Wet rooms, showers, swimming pools, fountains, spas and hammams
- Terraces, balconies, facades and floors with heavy traffic
For natural stone, polished porcelain stoneware, and porous materials, the manufacturer prescribes always making a test joint first. This determines whether the material absorbs the resin or is difficult to clean. Tuscan terracotta and other porous articles such as concrete curbs are excluded from the application.
Substrate & compatibility
As a grout, Starlike EVO is applied in joints that are clean, dust-free, and open to the full tile thickness. First, check that the tile adhesive is completely dry and cured. If you use it as an adhesive, the substrate must be clean, strong, crack-free, and free of rising damp.
- Screeds and leveling layers
- Concrete and plasterwork
- Underfloor heating
- Waterproofing layers, including Coverflex and Aquamaster EVO
- Metal substrates, for example in prefabricated bathrooms
- Wooden kitchen countertops with tiles or mosaic
Butt joints without space are not allowed, and plastic tile spacers must be removed before grouting. For the elastic sealing of expansion, corner, and connection joints, do not use epoxy grout but a sealant from the Pixel 3D line.
Processing
Cut open the bag of hardener and empty it completely into the bucket with part A; roll up the bag so that nothing remains. Mix with a slow-rotating mixer of approximately 300 rpm until a creamy, lump-free mass and scrape the wall and bottom of the bucket clean. Manual mixing is not recommended.
- Process between +10 °C and +30 °C, most favorably between +18 °C and +23 °C
- Approximately 60 minutes working time in the bucket at +23 °C
- Apply with a rubber grout float, diagonally to the joint direction
- Clean as long as the product is fresh: first white felt, then a damp sponge
- Walkable after 24 hours, fully loadable after 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days
Haze and residues should be removed from the tile after approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls. After that, the product can only be removed mechanically. Do not apply anything if the temperature drops below +10 °C within 24 hours, protect the work from direct sunlight and strong drafts for the first 12 hours, and do not cover the fresh joint — wait 48 to 72 hours before placing breathable material over it.
Key features
- Grout and adhesive with the same product, joints from 1 to 15 mm
- Non-absorbent and stain-resistant
- Resistant to temperatures from −20 °C to +100 °C
- Contains no cement, thus no efflorescence
- Color stable: the quartz beads are colored on the surface
- The hardener is classified solely as irritating, not corrosive
Technical specifications
| Property |
Value |
| Type |
Two-component epoxy grout and adhesive |
| Class |
RG according to EN 13888, R2T according to EN 12004 |
| Joint width |
1 to 15 mm |
| Mixing ratio |
93.7 parts A to 6.3 parts B, pre-dosed |
| Specific gravity of mixture |
1.55 kg/dm³ |
| Working time |
Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C |
| Application temperature |
+10 °C to +30 °C |
| Walkable |
After 24 hours |
| Loadable |
After 5 days, swimming pools after 7 days |
| Operating temperature |
−20 °C to +100 °C |
| Shelf life |
24 months in sealed packaging, store frost-free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I also use Starlike EVO as tile adhesive? Yes. Spread it with the smooth side of the trowel to about 1 mm and then comb it with the notched side. Grouting can be done after about 24 hours.
How long do I have after mixing? Approximately 60 minutes at +23 °C. In warm weather, this goes faster, so distribute the product quickly over the floor instead of leaving it in the bucket.
What if I remove residues too late? After hardening, epoxy can only be removed mechanically. Therefore, remove haze within approximately 24 hours with Litonet EVO for floors or Litonet Gel EVO for walls.
May I clean the grouted floor with bleach? No. The manufacturer advises against bleach: if insufficiently diluted or rinsed, the grout can yellow, which is especially noticeable on light colors. Also, do not use aggressive cleaners for the first five days.
