Tiles and natural stones are valuable wall and floor coverings. Ultimately perfect grouting completes the appearance. With our OTTO sealants and the optimally matched OTTO smoothing agents, we offer you the well-rounded range to be able to make perfect joints.
In this article you will learn::
With these instructions, smoothing silicone joints becomes a breeze.
Prepare the substrate by masking and cleaning if necessary and backfilling the joint with suitable OTTO back-up foam rod.
Clean the substrate with OTTO Cleaner T and prime if necessary.
Grout your project with a suitable OTTOSEAL® sealant.
Choose the right smoothing agent for you from our smoothing agent range
Wet your smoothing tool with OTTO smoothing agent and then smooth the joint
Remove excess smoothing agent residues and remove the adhesive tape.
Smoothing with washing-up liquid is not a good idea, because washing-up liquid has a grease-dissolving effect. If the joint is smoothed with washing-up liquid, there is a risk that sealant components will be dissolved from the surface. This makes it dull and matte and when cleaning later, this can result in further abrasion of the sealant with unsightly streaks. When smoothing with washing-up liquid, the mixing ratio is often such that only a little washing-up liquid is dissolved in the water. Therefore, the smoothing ability is severely limited. The surfactants contained in commercial washing-up liquids remain visible as white stains as residue on the surface of the sealant.
If washing-up liquid is used when grouting natural stone, there is a great risk that these stains will get onto the natural stone surface and can no longer be removed from the stone. Washing-up liquids also contain grease-dissolving substances. These also strip the skin of its natural oil and damage the skin's protective acid mantle. This can result in skin irritation.
In contrast, our OTTO smoothing agents do not contain any grease-dissolving substances, so they do not attack the skin and can be used safely.
In our professional smoothing agent range you will find the right product for every application.
OTTO smoothing agent can be diluted in a ratio of 2 parts smoothing agent to 1 part water. This mixture achieves a very pleasant smoothing of the joint surface. The OTTO concentrated smoothing agent can be individually thinned with water depending on the sealant and application. With all OTTO smoothing agents, the surfaces are optimally smoothed, resulting in the desired surface strength and silky sheen.
When smoothing the glass rebate sealant with OTTO smoothing agent, we recommend a ratio of 2 parts OTTO smoothing agent and 1 part water. It should be noted that any water streaks created must be removed immediately after sealing. If cleaning is carried out at a later stage, there is a risk of leaving streaks that can no longer be removed.
Due to its crystal clear nature, OTTOSEAL® S 50 is sensitive to smoothing agents. Slightly milky cloudiness may form. If possible, no smoothing should be done at all, or only very heavily diluted soft soap solution should be used.
Our application consultation is available Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be happy to receive your request.
