Installation Instructions

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Read and understand this installation guide and associated material safety

data sheet completely before beginning. Always use protective clothing

(gloves and eye protection) when working with grout. When installing tile,

follow applicable ANSI, TCNA, and NTCA installation standards.

INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO GROUTING FULL INSTALLATION, APPLY TO A TEST AREA

TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH APPLICATION AND TO ENSURE

PRODUCT SATISFACTION.

PREPARATION FOR APPLYING MOHAWK

FAST TILE

GROUT WITH MOHAWK

FAST TILE

1. Walk over the tile and make sure all tiles are completely locked

together. Check for gaps and uniformity of gap joints. Thoroughly

mix grout with margin trowel and follow the instructions on the

packaging before use. Do not add water.

2. The application of a grout release (for tile) can be helpful to facilitate

cleaning of the grout from the tile surface, especially for porous

or matte-ﬁ nished surfaces (including unglazed porcelain, matte-

ﬁ nished glazed tile, and matte glass).

3. Move to APPLICATION OF GROUT section.

PREPARATION FOR APPLYING MOHAWK

FAST TILE

GROUT WITH TRADITIONAL TILE

Ensure tile is ﬁ rmly set and mortar is completely dry.

NOTE: When waterprooﬁ ng, ensure waterprooﬁ ng products are

installed over the mud bed (not under). Wait at least 24 hours after

setting tile before grouting with Mohawk

Fast Tile

™

Grout. Always

follow tile manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.

Remove all spacers, water, debris and adhesive from tile joints.

Make sure the tile and the grout joints are clean and free of any

contaminants that may inhibit the bond. For best results, the surface

of tile should be at room temperature (70°F/21°C to 75°F/24°C).

Grout materials are affected by temperature and humidity variations.

Cool temperatures and/or high humidity will slow cure time.

To facilitate cleaning it is helpful to pre-seal porous or matte-ﬁ nished

surfaces (including unglazed porcelain, matte-ﬁ nished glazed tile,

and matte glass) with a water-based sealer (natural stone) or grout

release (tile), including sides of natural stone the textured surfaces of

these tiles allow the grout to settle into the textured surfaces during

application making it more difﬁ cult to easily clean.

For glass, metal, marble, stone and other soft tiles, prepare a mock-

up and test the grout to ensure compatibility and that the grout may

be installed without scratching the tile.

4. Prior to re-grouting existing grout joints, completely remove all of the

old grout and any surface contaminants. Rinse any residual material out

of grout joints, then allow joints to completely dry before re-grouting.

APPLICATION OF GROUT

1. Lightly dampen a sponge with clean water and apply to the top of

the tile in a 2 to 10 square foot area (an arm’s length). Wet tile enough

to dampen while ensuring water is not pooling in grout joints.

INSTALLATION TIP: Add 1 tablespoon of Dawn

dishwashing liquid

per gallon of water and use to pre-wet tile to act as a grout release

on matte ﬁ nished tile surfaces.

NOTE: Do not use Dawn

dishwashing liquid in water used to clean

up grout after application.

WHILE SPREADING GROUT

2. Grout small areas at a time. Typically

grout a 2 to 10 square foot area (an

arm’s length) or an area you can

comfortably grout in 2 to 3 minutes.

It is more a matter of time spent

spreading grout than distance covered. Spreading too far without

cleaning within two to three minutes will allow the grout to begin to

cure on the surface of the tile and create haze issues. Work grout back

and forth along the joint holding

the ﬂ oat at a 45 degree angle to

the face of the tile ensuring grout

joints are completely packed.

Ensure you have enough product

on the surface of the tile while grouting to ensure you can easily move

it around and pack the joints. Then hold the ﬂ oat at a 90 degree

angle to the face of the tile and moving the trowel at a 45 degree

angle to the line of the grout joint remove the excess grout with the

ﬂ oat. This should remove 95% of the grout from the tile surface.

NOTE: For best results, do not grout a large area and make sure

to clean as you go.

PRE-MIXED FLEXIBLE GROUT

For use with all ceramic & porcelain tile

Grout Installation Guide

KEY FEATURES

•

Consistent Color

•

No Sealing Required

•

Superior Water Resistance

•

Stain Resistant

•

Indoor/Outdoor

•

Antimicrobial

Superior Water Resistance

™

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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™ Grout Installation Guide PRE-MIXED FLEXIBLE GROUT For use with all ceramic & porcelain tile KEY FEATURES Consistent Color No Sealing Required • Superior Water Resistance • Stain Resistant • Indoor/Outdoor • Antimicrobial • • DIRECTIONS FOR USE Read and understand this installation guide and associated material safety data sheet completely before beginning. Always use protective clothing (gloves and eye protection) when working with grout.
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INITIAL CLEAN-UP We recommend using a sponge with a blue microﬁber on one side and two rinse buckets as follows: 1. Double-rinse your sponge before each cleaning by dipping the sponge into the ﬁrst bucket of water and then the second bucket of water. Squeeze sponge after rinsing in each bucket. 2. Using the yellow side of the sponge, lightly work the sponge in a circular motion to loosen grout residue on the surface of the tile and tool and form the grout joints.