Pavestone Porcelan Tile Grout

Grout is rapid setting and available in six colours.

Coverage

Suitable for joint widths from 1mm to 15mm.

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Technical

 
Mixing Ratio:  Approximately 3 volumes of powder into 1 volume clean water 

Consistency of Mix:  Firm smooth paste

Working Life:  45-60 minutes dependent on temperature

Set Time:  3 hours dependent on temperature

Installation Temperature:  Minimum 5ºC

Operating Temperature:  -20ºC to 100º

Preparation

Ensure tiles are firmly fixed and joints are clean, free of dust, excess adhesive or bedding mortar and any other contaminations that might hinder the adhesion of the tile grout.

 
In hot, dry conditions joints should be damped, not soaked, before grouting. Tiles which have been fixed to impervious surfaces such as dense concrete block walls should not be grouted for several days after completion of fixing so as to allow the moisture from the adhesive to dry out through the joints. Grouted swimming pools should remain empty for  3 weeks before being filled with ‘balanced water’. Please refer to the current Pavestone Tile Grout datasheet for full information prior to commencing work.

Mixing

Remove the 2.5kg plastic bags of grout from the bucket and put to one side.

Pour into an empty container, or clean mixing bucket, approximately 600ml of clean,  cold water for each 2.5kg bag of grout to be mixed. Add the powder slowly whilst  stirring thoroughly until a smooth creamy, easily worked mix  is obtained. These mixing proportions are approximate only and care should be taken to reach the correct working consistency. If you need to add extra water, the proportion of grout to water MUST be the same for subsequent mixes to ensure colour consistency.

All joints MUST be dry and free from moisture or debris before grouting.

Higher temperatures will shorten the working time.

 
Application

Using a rubber faced float grouter, work the mixed grout mortar thoroughly into the joints ensuring they are completely filled. Remove surplus grout as work proceeds and clean off at regular intervals with a clean damp sponge before the grout sets. The joints should be finished off as flush with the tile surface as is practicable.

When re-grouting an existing installation ensure the old grout has been thoroughly raked out of the joints, taking care not to damage the edge of the tiles.  

Avoid getting grout into the surface of tiles with a rough or textured surface. 

Excessive use of water when mixing or during application or cleaning, overworking the grout in the joints or forced drying may cause shade variation and must be avoided.

 
Polishing of the tiles is best carried out with a clean, dry cloth and should begin only when the grout has set firm enough not to be damaged (Approximately 3 hours).