Instructions / Assembly
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Before beginning the application of the grout, inspect the glass block joints and remove any excess sealant from the vertical and horizontal joints with a utility knife.
3. FINISHING THE JOINTS
Grout Application
ProVantage
™
Glass Block Surface Grout is a high performance white grouting compound designed for interior and exterior applications for use with glass blocks and
the ProVantage
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Glass Block Installation System.
IMPORTANT: The ProVantage
™
Glass Block Surface Grout was designed and tested for this application – DO NOT SUBSTITUTE!
Caution: Avoid contact with skin. Safety glasses and impervious gloves are recommended to minimize skin and eye contact.
Reminder: Make sure that sealant has been allowed to cure for 24 hours before applying grout. THIS IS A FAST CURE GROUT AND SHOULD BE APPLIED AND
COMPLETELY WIPED DOWN WITHIN ONE HOUR. GROUT WILL CURE VERY RAPIDLY AFTER THIS TIME PERIOD.
Tools required: mechanical mixing recommended.
Small power mixer (makes mixing easier, but can also be mixed manually), rubber float, tile/grout sponge, safety glasses rubber gloves utility knife, margin trowel
and clean bucket.
Gradually add half the bag of ProVantage Grout powder while slowly mixing. Use a low-speed mixer. Mix thoroughly to a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
Mixing: Remove the bag of grout from bucket. Pour in approximately 16 ounces of clean water.