Tile Grouts

Tile grouts must offer enough durability and flexibility to withstand the stresses and movement associated with tile installations. They must resist staining and mold and ensure ease of application while meeting the aesthetic and functional requirements of consumers and professionals.

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Consistent color matching

BASF’s wide range of tile grout additives help customers create effective formulations for tile grouts. They enable manufacturers to ensure consistent color-matching in tile grout applications.

Our Starvis® S, HyCon® S and Vinapor® S grout additive brands offer:

Faster and easier mixing
Better workability
Reduced stickiness
Improved freeze-thaw resistance
Less crack formation and water absorption
Improved abrasion and scratch resistance
Improved durability and appearance

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STARVIS RS 421/01 F

Starvis® RS 421/01 F is a powder based rheology modifying construction additive with internal water storage. The ready to use thickening compound provides an improved workability, prolonged open time and an outstanding sag-resistance.

R+D HyCon R 6450 F

R+D HyCon® R 6450 F is a powder based retarding construction additive for non-sag dry mortar products in CAC/CSA containing binder systems (e.g. ternary systems). It selectively retards the hydration of CAC/CSA with only little impact on the OPC reaction

R+D STARVIS S 2100 F

R+D Starvis® S 2100 F is a powder based rheology modifying construction additive. The salt insensitive superabsorbent ensures internal curing and provides an improved workability, prolonged open time and an outstanding sag-resistance.