Tile Grout-Polymer base

Description

SNOWPLOW MODIFIED POLYMER TILE GROUT

BASIC USES

For grouting all types of ceramic wall, floor tile, marble, glass mosaics or mosaic tile where joints width is 1.5 mm (1/*6”) to 3mm (1/8”). Recommended for interior applications only.

FEATURES

·       Ultra strong

·       Smooth, tight surface easier maintenance

·       Enhanced color richness

·       Improved stain resistance

·       Easy to use-just mix with water and apply

COMPOSITION AND MATERIALS 

Snowplow modified grout is a premium Portland cement-based grout containing finely ground fillers, colorfast pigment, and polymer additives to provide superior flexural and bond strengths. It is designed to be mixed with water and does not require the addition of latex additives. It cures to provide a dense, hard, wear-resistant joint.

TECHNICAL DATA

Exceeds ANSI A**8.6 & A**8.7 requirements

Typical Physical Properties

 Pot Life                     1 hour

 Initial Cure               ****4 hours

 Final Cure                *8 days

 Cleanability             with water before material dries

 Shelf Life                 1 year from production date when

                                   stored in dry, heated conditions               

INSTALLATION

PREPARATORY WORK

Ceramic tile surfaces must be clean and setting materials must be adequately cured prior to grouting. Remove spacers and rake out high ridges of setting material from tile joints prior to grouting to ensure uniform grout thickness. Tile joints must be clean and free of dirt, dust or other foreign matter prior to grouting. Do a test patch to see if presealing of tile is required to avoid staining of the tile.

APPLICATION

Add cool, clean water to powdered grout and mix to a stiff, spreadable consistency. Do not use excessive water for mixing, as this will negatively affect the final cure and appearance of the grout. Avoid using water with a high chemical or mineral content. Mix by hand, or with a slow speed mixer (maximum ***-RPM). Let mixed material sit for ***0 minutes, then re-mix without adding further water.

Dampen surface of the slightly with clean water before grouting to make spreading of grout easier. Spread grout with a hard rubber float, working diagonally to joints and using wrist action to fully pack the joints. Holding the float at *0º to the tile surface, use diagonal passes to remove excess grout from the surface. Finished grout joint should be flush with the edge of the square-edged tile, or tooled to the glazed edge of cushion-edged tile.

Allow grout to sit until firm in the joints, then clean the tile surface using small amount of clean water and a clean, damp cheese cloth, towel, or sponge. Clean wash frequently during clean-up. Avoid leaving any excess water on the surface of grout joints during clean-up, as this can affect color uniformity.