AVAILABLE IN POPULAR CONSTRUCTION COLOURS (Slate / Quarry).
* Formulated for 6mm to 20 mm Tile Joints
* Attractive & Colourfast
* Abrasion Resistant
Description
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout is a mixture of cement and special fine graded aggregates. Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout has been specially formulated for large tile joints and cures to an attractive, colourfast & abrasion resistant finish.
| Suitable Tiles | Suitable Substrates | Colour |
| Natural Stone | Concrete/Cement Render | Colour Chart Available |
| Bicottura | Brickwork/Blockwork (Cement Rendered) | Interior | Exterior |
| Monocottura | | Walls | Walls |
| Fully Vitrified | | Floors | Floors |
SUITABLE TILES
- Natural Stone
- Bicottura
- Monocottura
- Fully Vitrified
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
- Concrete/Cement Render
- Brickwork/Blockwork (Cement Rendered)
COLOURS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout is unsuitable for: - expansion joints or joints subject to movement;
- acid resistant installations;
- grouting moisture sensitive green marble;
- tile joints with a width of less than 6mm.
SPECIAL CARE REQUIRED
Rough or open pored tiles are difficult to grout. Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout will set on rough surfaces with an unsightly finish which will become difficult to remove. Floor Prep, washed over installations after grouting, is recommended for rough or open pored tiles to help in cleaning tile surfaces close to the joints.
TILE JOINT PREPARATION & WATER CONTENT OF ADHESIVES
Tile joints must be thoroughly cleaned of dust and all adhesive residues. Water, either from cleaning or adhesives used to bond the tiles, can cause irregular colour finishes.
Thin Bed Adhesives: Grouting should comply with the recommended joint grouting times specified on all Morgan adhesives packaging.
Thick Bed Mortar Adhesives: Grouting should commence after 3 days for walls and 7 days for floors.
MIXING & POT LIFE
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout should be mixed with clean water at an approximate ratio of 5kg of grout to 1ltr of water. Add the grout to clean water and mix to a smooth and consistent paste.
DO NOT add excessive water into the mix as this can 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. Slacken the grout and re-mix after 5 minutes. Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout has a pot life of approximately 2 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity.
APPLICATION & TOOLS
Working within small areas at a time, completely fill the joint with Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout. With the aid of a smooth rubber squeegee or a firm rubber float, compact the grout firmly into the joints. Squeegee or float the tiles with a minimal amount of water if necessary and re-finish the installation until the joints are flush with the tiles.
COVERAGE
Coverage is approximate only and will vary according to the size of the tile and dimensions of the tile joint. As a guide, 20kg of Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout will cover approximately 20 square metres.
CURE TIME
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout cures in approximately 24 hours at 23°C and 50% relative humidity. Temperatures during installation below 10°C will significantly increase the cure time.
CLEAN UP
Ensure the surface is cleaned as work progresses. If cleaning is carried out too early, or when the grout is still plastic, the joints may be partially washed out. Use a damp sponge with small pore structure to clean up the tiles and smooth off the joints. Rinse the sponge frequently during grouting. It is very important to use a minimum amount of water, as overworking the joints can cause water float and subsequent colour variation. When the grout has sufficiently hardened in the joints, polish the surface with a clean dry cloth.
DAMP CURE
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout should be damp cured for 48 hours. Refer to the Australian Standard AS 3958 Part 1 Section 5.7.3.
SHELF LIFE
Twelve months if stored in a dry & elevated position in the original factory sealed packaging.
PACKAGING
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout is available 20kg bags.
SPECIFICATION CLAUSE
The wall & floor grout shall be Morgan Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout - a tile grout complying with all relevant Australian technical standards.
MORGAN QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout is manufactured and distributed to a quality system based on ISO 9001:2000. Heavy Sanded Coloured Grout is guaranteed for 10 years when installed to the guidelines of AS 3958 Part 1 & 2 and in conjunction with written technical information supplied by Morgan Ceramic Tile Adhesives.
