Installation Instructions

INITIAL CLEAN-UP
We recommend using a sponge with a blue microfi ber on one side and
two rinse buckets as follows:
1. Double-rinse your sponge before each cleaning by dipping the
sponge into the fi rst 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. Now dip the sponge in the second
bucket of water. Using the blue side of the sponge, hold the sponge
fl at on the surface of the tile and wipe off excess grout residue at a
45 degree angle to the grout joints.
3. Repeat this process once and then move on to the next grouting
area. Remember not to spread an area larger than you can clean
within 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Change the fi rst bucket of rinse
water approximately every 50 to
100 square feet or when the second
bucket of rinse water no longer
appears clean or clear. This avoids re-depositing the clear binder
back on the surface of the tile.
5. There is no need to change both buckets of rinse water as you
simply move the second bucket into the fi rst bucket position and
place the fresh bucket of rinse water in the second bucket position.
This saves time and water!
Check your work as you clean. Repair any low spots with additional
grout. DO NOT over wash grout joints.
INSTALLATION TIP: If working alone, only grout as far as you can
reach (arm’s length) before cleaning. If working as a team, one person
should grout, while the other(s) are cleaning immediately (no more
than 2 to 3 minutes) behind the fi rst person.
6. Squeeze as much water out of sponge as possible before placing
on tile.
7. Place sponge fl at on tile surface and use very light pressure to
ensure a full, fl ush grout joint.
AFTER SPREADING GROUT
If this process is followed consistently, the only grout residue remaining
should be easily removed by moving a dry cotton (white and lint free) or
microfi ber cloth across the surface of the tile in a circular motion two or
three times. After grouting for approximately 1½ hours, inspect the area
to see if you notice a fi lm/haze on the surface of the tile. If you notice
a fi lm or haze, lightly tap the grout joints with your fi nger to ensure the
joint is fi rm and the grout does not transfer to your fi nger tip. When joint
is fi rm, use an alcohol-based clear glass cleaner to remove any residual
fi lm or haze. Spray alcohol-based clear glass cleaner on a nylon cleaning
pad (such as a microfi ber towel or nylon cleaning pad) designed for
delicate surfaces. Rub the cleaning pad lightly over the haze on the
tile being careful not to disturb the grout joints. Excessive haze may
require a direct spray on the surface of the tile, more dwell time or
repeated cleaning. Do not fl ood surface with cleaner. Allow cleaner to
rest on the tile/stone surface for at least 60 seconds to ensure suffi cient
penetration. Use a damp sponge and clean water to rinse and remove
fi lm and cleaner. Finish by drying the tile surface with a clean towel or
cloth. Remove any remaining fi lm/haze before moving to next area to
be grouted. This process eliminates the chances of having to go back
for secondary haze removal (next day).
RESIDUAL HAZE
If additional haze removal is necessary grout haze cleaner may be used.
Make sure the grout is suffi ciently cured to withstand light fi nger pressure
without losing form. The approximate waiting time before additional
cleaning is 3 hours in low humidity/warm temperature (70°F/21°C)
environments and 6 hours in high humidity/cool temperature (>50%
RH and >70°F/21°C) environments and 6 hours in high humidity/cool
temperature (>50% RH and <70°F/21°C) environments. Test an area
prior to application to ensure product satisfaction. Spray grout haze
cleaner on a nylon cleaning pad designed for delicate surfaces. Rub
the cleaning pad lightly over the haze on the tile being careful not to
disturb the grout joints. Excessive haze may require direct spray on
surface, more dwell time or repeated cleaning. Do not fl ood surface
with cleaner. Allow grout haze cleaner to rest on the tile/stone surface
for at least 1 minute to ensure suffi cient penetration. Use a damp
sponge and clean water to remove fi lm and cleaner. Finish by drying
the tile surface with a clean towel or cloth. If the product has remained
on the fl oor an extended period of time prior to cleaning or excessive
residual product was not removed by the grout haze remover. Refer to
technical data sheet of the haze cleaner for more information.
CURE TIME & PROTECTION
1. Humidity, more than temperature, affects the rate at which Mohawk
®
Fast Tile
™
Groutcures. The lower the humidity, the faster the cure.
2. Under normal conditions, light foot traffi c is acceptable after 24
hours; construction and heavy foot traffi c after 72 hours. Always
protect the grout and fl ooring installation from construction spills,
debris and other construction traffi c.
3. Let cure at least 72 hours before exposure to food stains.
4. For ANY area that will later receive intermittent water exposure,
allow the area to cure 3 days.
5. Wait 7 days before exposing grouted area to household cleaners
(see Chemical Resistance Properties Table).
6. Protect outdoor installations (having proper drainage–no standing
water) for 3 days by tenting the grouted area (at least one foot above
the surface).
7. Protect grout from stains and chemicals while curing.
Use light pressure and keep
sponge fl at on tile surface.
Do not bend sponge as this
pulls grout from the joint.
Mohawk Corporation
7834 C.F. Hawn Freeway,
Dallas, Texas 75217 | 1.888.978.3792
©2021 Mohawk (T000263_03/08/21)
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