* Wall & Floor Tiles * Large Colour Range * Quality Assured
Description
Regular Coloured Grout is a tough durable Portland cement grout for joints up to 6mm. When it is mixed with water it is easy to trowel and dries without noticeable shrinkage.
| Suitable Tiles | Suitable Substrates | Colour |
| * Natural Stone | * Concrete/Cement Render | See colour chart |
| * Bicottura | * Brickwork/Blockwork | Interior | Exterior |
| * Monocottura | * Fibre Cement Sheets | Walls
Floors | Walls
Floors |
| * Fully Vitrified | * Plasterboard |
| * Porcelain | |
Precautions
Regular Coloured Grout cannot be used for flexible expansion joints or joints subject to movement. Special care should be taken when using tiles with rough or open pored surfaces, a coat of Penetrating Seal before grouting commences will aid clean-up. Colour shade variations may occur due to tile porosity, unfavourable on-site conditions or finishing techniques.
Preparing the Joints
Before filling, the joints must be cleaned from the top to the bottom of the tile side. If the tiling has been laid with adhesive, grouting may be carried out after the adhesive has set (not less than 6 hours). When using conventional thick bed mortar, it is advisable to wait 2-3 days before commencing grouting. (Too much moisture can cause irregular grout colour.)
Mixing Regular Coloured Grout
Pour Regular Coloured Grout into a clean bucket containing 1 litre of clean water for every 5kg of powder and mix until it becomes a smooth paste. Allow the mix to slacken for 2-3 minutes, re-stir and the product is ready to use.
DO NOT use excessive amounts of water when mixing, as this can cause irregular colour and weaken the grout.
DO NOT use an electric drill above 300 rpm as this can entrap air into the mix causing grout to dry soft and powdery or with unsightly pin holes in the surface.
Pot Life
Once mixed, the Regular Coloured Grout has a pot life of approximately 2 hours at 20°C and 50% relative humidity.
Application
Working in small areas at a time, completely fill the joint with Regular Coloured Grout. With the aid of a smooth rubber squeegee or a firm rubber float, compact the grout firmly into the joints. Excess grout can be removed with the squeegee or rubber float in a diagonal direction. Let the mix firm up for approximately 10-20 minutes or until it is no longer plastic, before final clean up. When grouting floors with a squeegee the mix can be made slightly runnier for easier application, however, in this case, the floor should be covered with the grout powder which will be absorbed by the joint mix before cleaning begins.
Cleaning
Ensure the surface is cleaned as work progresses. A proper grouting system should be used, such as a Rubi 20915. (Refer to Morgan Adhesives) If cleaning is carried out too early, (when the paste is still plastic) the joints may be partially emptied. Use a damp sponge with small pore structure to clean up the tile surface and smooth the joints. Rinse the sponge frequently. It is very important to use a minimum amount of water, as overworking the joints can cause water float and or shade variation. When the grout has sufficiently hardened in the joints, polish the surface with a clean dry cloth.
Damp Cure
All grouts should be damp cured for 48 hours. Refer Australian Standards AS 3958 Part 1 Section 5.7.3.
Coverage
Coverage is approximate only and will vary according to the size of the tile and width of the grout joint. As a guide, 20kg of Regular Coloured Grout will cover approximately 40 square metres.
Expansion Joints
Shelf Life
Regular Coloured Grout can be stored in the original packaging in a dry elevated position for 12 months.
Packaging
Regular Coloured Grout is available in 20kg bags and packs of 10 x 2kg.
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| Technical Data | Complies with AS 2358-1990 |
| Product Identity |
| Colour and Type | See colour chart/Granular powder |
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 — 1.5 kg/ltr |
| Toxic Hazard | No |
| Inflammable | No |
| Application Data |
| Mixing Ratio — Volume | 5:1 |
| Consistency of mix | Paste like consistency |
| Application temperature range | From +5oC to 35oC |
| Grout after laying — bonded wall | 4-8 hours |
| Grout after laying — bonded floors | 24 hours |
| Ready for traffic | After 24 hours |
Correct procedures for use can be found in AS 3958 1 & 2 and must be followed at all times.
