FAQ - STONE PRODUCT RANGE
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Filling - Bonding - Repairing
AKEPOX Adhesive of AKEPOX 2000 line and AKEPOX 5000 line as well as our elastic 1-K MS Adhesive Sealant
Generally all adhesives based on unsaturated polyester resins (such as Marble Filler, Stone and Marble Adhesive MS 76) and adhesives based on epoxy resins (all AKEPOX products), as well as our elastic 1-K MS Adhesive Sealant.
AKEPOX Adhesive of AKEPOX 2000 line and AKEPOX 5000 line as well as our elastic 1-K MS Adhesive Sealant
Marble Fillers, Stone and Marble Adhesive MS 76, AKEPOX 2000 and AKEPOX 5000 products can be applied when exposed to higher mechanical stress up to 60 – 70°C, to lower mechanical stress up to 100 – 110°C.
Marble Fillers can be dyed with our colouring past es or colouring tint liquid for Marble Fillers, AKEPOX products with our colouring past es or colouring tint liquid for AKEPOX-Products. Unsuitable are dyes containing solvents or softener as well as colour concentrates for emulsion paints
Dilution as such is not possible, please contact the producer.
Yes, in case of Marble Fillers before the addition of hardener, in case of AKEPOX during the mixing process of the components A and B.
In general, they have to be rough, clean and dry. In case of AKEPOX 2000 line and AKEPOX 5000 line the surface may be slightly damp. Especially dust or sludge films are reducing the adhesion of bonding considerably.
Generally not with solvents, because all of them are chemically cross-linking products. Removable at higher temperatures (> 200 °C) or mechanically.
At a layer thickness of 1 mm (corresponds to level of AKEMI adhesive tape) and width of 1 cm you are able to do approx. 38 linear meters, width of 2 cm approx. 19 m.
The more the optimal mixing ration is incorrect the more the mechanical properties worsen, as well as the resistance of AKEPOX adhesive. Depending on the degree of mixing the adhesive will not strengthen correctly or not at all. In connection with natural stone a strong darkening of the stone may result, caused by penetration of non-reacting adhesive in the pore-system. Furthermore, a breakdown of the adhesive bonding might occur.
With AKEMI Epoxy Remover.
See the Technical Product Information Adhesives and Fillers.
Using the standard polishing products of the stone industry, respectively especially with AKEMI Liqui Polish.
Marble Filler 1000 Transparent Waterclear and products of our AKEPOX 5000- line. For more information see our Technical Data Sheets.
Injection Mortar BF 200 UP and BF 210 VE.
Yes, but only Marble-Fillers 1000 Transparent, 1000 Universal, 1000 Thixo and 1000 S - products.
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Strengthen
Mainly the products of AKEPOPX 1000 -line, preferred AKEPOPX 1005. For further information please see our Technical Data Sheet.
Please see Technical Product Information.
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Cleaning
In the AKEMI Stain Guide.
AKEMI Stone Cleaner, AKEMI Crystal Clean, AKEMI Mild Stone Soap.
AKEMI Stone Cleaner.
No, because the surface will be too strongly and irregularly etched.
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Impregnation - Protection - Care
The impregnation penetrates the pore system of the natural stone, without forming a surface layer; the natural stone remains breathable. In principle, the sealing is film-forming and therefore closes the pore-system at the surface of the natural stone.
The surface has to be clean and dry.
At first no stains of moisture should be visually detected. Put a plastic film of 0,5 to 1 m² tightly on the stone surface and fix it. After approx.10 to 12 hours remove the plastic film. The surface previously covered shouldn’t appear darker than the remaining area.
Application on smaller areas by paintbrush or cloth, bigger areas by paint roller.
If the stone hasn’t completely absorbed the impregnation, any excess must be removed (e.g. an absorbent cloth) prior to the final drying.
Partially possible when still fresh; depending on the impregnation after a few minutes up to two hours with cleaner I or universal dilution.
No, not at all. Mostly this will result in an enhancement of the stains.
No, it cannot. The effect of protection is depending on the type of surface and structure of the stone, or for how long the staining substance stressed on the stone surface. For aggressive liquids (acidic liquids), there is hardly any protective effect for limestone and marble.
Stain Repellent Nano-Effect with almost no colour enhancement Stain Repellent Super with colour enhancement.
The cement joint has to be done prior to the application of impregnation, the silicone joint (AKEMI Silicone) after the impregnation; surplus of universal smoothing agent must be removed quickly.
Through pre-impregnation with AKEMI Stain Repellent W (dilute1 part of Stain Repellent W with up to 2 parts of water) or cover with AKEMI Protective Sheeting.
Yes! Approximately 24 hours until a sufficient hardening has taken place.
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Sealing
No, because most of the sealers contain softeners which may penetrate into the pore system of the natural stone even after hardening of the sealer. This phenomenon will cause the typical marginal zone staining at the joint edges.
AKEMI Marble Silicone; this sealant doesn’t contain any softeners and completely eliminates the danger of marginal zone staining.
With a gap of 8 x 5 mm approx. 8 – 10 linear meters.
No, they can’t.
Acrylic Sealant, MS Hybrid Polymer and MS Adhesive Sealant.
Yes, AKEMI Chemical Silicone.
Akemi Marble Silicone.
Range of +5 up to +40°C.
Food Safe silicone.
Yes, it is - but surplus universal smoothing agent must be removed quickly.
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