The accessible tile must be firmly set. Tile joints ought to be clean and free of all thin-set mortar, dust and foreign matter. Pursue the mixing ratio shown in the Technical Data box on the reverse side of this brochure. The normal mix ratio is 1 qt. water per 10 lb. bag of Grout. Pour clean water in the mixing container first, and then add the powder. For best outcome, mix with a Ring Paddle and 1/2" heavy-duty drill. To mix by hand, use a margin trowel and mix energetically for 2-3 minutes. Just previous to application on the substrate, the mixture should be stirred again to ensure a creamy, smooth, lump-free consistency. These products are to be installed via professional tile setters. Subsequent to mixing, apply the grout to the floor or wall tile joints with a rubber float. Force a maximum quantity of grout into the joints, ensuring that they are completely filled. The finished joint must be consistently smooth and without pinholes, voids, or low spots.

About the excess grout:

Surplus grout should be removed from the face of the tile as work proceeds using the rubber float in is now plow fashion to avoid gouging into the freshly filled joints. Permit the grout to set firmly in the joints and begin removal of the majority of the grout from the tile face by first dampening the entire area using a minimum amount of water. Permit the dampened grout to stand for about 1 minute and then begin removal using a lightly dampened sponge. Clean the face of the tile with one side of the sponge, turning the sponge over for the next pass. Following two passes rinse the sponge thoroughly and re-dampen with clean water and repeat the process until all of the excess grout has been removed.

Conclusion:

Any dry film outstanding on the tile surface can easily be removed by finishing or polishing with a damp terry cloth or similar pad after the grout has hardened in the joints. Floors may be release to foot traffic in 90 minutes. Wall areas might be put into service at this time as well. The coverage of every material depends on the size of the tile, joint width and depth. For standard 8" X 8" pavers, with joints 1/4" wide and 3/16" deep, one unit (10) lb. of the Grout will cover just about 100 sq. ft. Similarly sized joints in a 6" X 6" tile will require one unit for about 85 sq. ft.

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