Installation Instructions

Product Data
AccuColor
®
Premium Unsanded Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
AccuColor
®
Premium Unsanded Grout
(TA-620)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
Premium polymer-enhanced AccuColor
®
unsanded cement grout is specially
formulated to assure you of smooth, color consistent, dense joints, even in hot,
dry conditions or with highly absorptive tile. Designed for grouting small joints
up to
1
⁄
8
" (3 mm), primary uses include walls, tub enclosures and countertops.
It's also used for grouting marble and other natural stone floor, where sanded
grouts could scratch delicate tile surfaces. All AccuColor
®
brand grouts chemically
control the curing process to help ensure that grouts are evenly colored. The
result is rich, uniform pigmentation and strong, smooth joints. Mixed with water,
AccuColor
®
unsanded grouts meet ANSI A118.6 Specifications for Commercial
Cement Grout. For exterior use in freeze/thaw conditions or other ANSI A118.7
Latex Cement Grout applications, mix with TEC
®
Acrylic Grout Additive.
Key Features and Benefits
• For grouting tile joints up to
1
⁄
8
" (3 mm)
• Best for wall tile and marble
• Polymer enhanced for improved performance
• Non-shrinking, cures hard
• Interior/exterior use
• Meets ANSI A118.6 specifications.
• Meets ANSI A118.7 specifications when mixed with TEC
®
Acrylic Grout Additive
Packaging
25 lb. moisture-resistant bags (11.34 kg)
†
9.75 lb. Pure Pak* container (4.42 kg)
1 lb. plastic pail (0.454 kg)
† Special order for some colors.
* Registered trademark of Excello Corporation
Color
Available in 32 colors. Contact H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. (“HBF-CP”)
for a current color selection card.
Substrate Preparation
Proper preparation of the tile and joint surfaces is important and will help promote
a quality installation. The joints between the tiles should be free from foreign
materials, and be at least
2
⁄
3
of the thickness of the tile in depth. High ridges of
adhesive or mortar should be raked out. Rubber or plastic tile spacers, if used,
should be removed prior to grouting. Tiles should be held firmly in place according
to manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.
When AccuColor
®
grout is mixed with water and used under dry or hot conditions,
the tile should be dampened with a sponge or by fogging prior to grouting. Avoid
any accumulation of water in joints.
Due to rough surface texture or high porosity, some tiles require sealing prior
to grouting. Consult the tile manufacturer’s/fabricator’s literature for advice
regarding this point. For removing any remaining grout residue, use a grout haze
remover.
Notes: Certain tile surfaces may be stained when grouted with colored grout.
Follow tile manufacturer/fabricator recommendations or test a small area
prior to use to determine suitability.
For industrial and commercial installations where chemical resistance is
required, use TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout and Mortar in accordance
with ANSI A118.3 recommendations.
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage
Tile Size
per Pound per Kilogram
Joint Width Joint Width
1
⁄
16
"
1
⁄
8
" 1.5 mm (
1
⁄
16
") 3 mm (
1
⁄
8
")
3
⁄
8
" x
3
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
4
"
10 x 20 x 6 mm
1.67 s.f.
0.16 m
2
0.83 s.f.
0.08 m
2
3.68 s.f.
0.34 m
2
1.83 s.f.
0.17 m
2
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
25 x 25 x 6 mm
4.45 s.f.
0.41 m
2
2.23 s.f.
0.21 m
2
9.81 s.f.
0.91 m
2
4.92 s.f.
0.46 m
2
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
50 x 50 x 6 mm
8.90 s.f.
0.83 m
2
4.45 s.f.
0.41 m
2
19.62 s.f.
1.82 m
2
9.81 s.f.
0.91 m
2
4
1
⁄
4
" x 4
1
⁄
4
" x
1
⁄
4
"
108 x 108 x 6 mm
18.90 s.f.
1.76 m
2
9.44 s.f.
0.88 m
2
41.67 s.f.
3.87 m
2
20.82 s.f.
1.93 m
2
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
4
"
150 x 150 x 6 mm
26.67 s.f.
2.48 m
2
13.33 s.f.
1.24 m
2
58.81 s.f.
5.46 m
2
29.39 s.f.
2.73 m
2
6" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
"
150 x 609 x 8 mm
34 s.f.
3.2 m
2
17 s.f.
1.6 m
2
75 s.f.
7 m
2
37.5 s.f.
3.5 m
2
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
200 x 200 x 12 mm
17.77 s.f.
16.50 m
2
8.88 s.f.
0.82 m
2
39.2 s.f.
3.64 m
2
19.6 s.f.
1.82 m
2
8" x 10" x
1
⁄
4
"
200 x 250 x 6 mm
39.53 s.f.
3.67 m
2
19.76 s.f.
1.84 m
2
87.16 s.f.
8.10 m
2
43.57 s.f.
4.05 m
2
12" x 12" x
3
⁄
8
"
300 x 300 x 10 mm
35.56 s.f.
3.30 m
2
17.78 s.f.
1.65 m
2
78.41 s.f.
7.28 m
2
39.20 s.f.
3.64 m
2
12" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
"
300 x 609 x 8 mm
57 s.f.
5.3 m
2
28 s.f.
2.6 m
2
125.7 s.f.
11.7 m
2
61.7 s.f.
5.7 m
2
16" x 16" x
3
⁄
8
"
400 x 400 x 10 mm
47.50 s.f.
4.41 m
2
23.70 s.f.
2.20 m
2
104.74 s.f.
9.73 m
2
52.26 s.f.
4.85 m
2
24" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
609 x 609 x 10 mm
71.00 s.f.
6.60 m
2
35.50 s.f.
3.30 m
2
156.56 s.f.
14.54 m
2
78.28 s.f.
7.27 m
2
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum shelf life is from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Moisture-resistant bag: 1 year Pure Pak: 1 year Plastic Pail: 1 year
Limitations
• Do not use in temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
• Although AccuColor
®
chemically controls the curing process to help ensure
color consistency, color variation can occur in any Portland cement product due
to job conditions and cleaning methods.
• Efflorescence (a whitish powder or surface crust) can occur in any Portland
cement product. AccuColor
®
is made with Portland cement and for this reason,
HBF-CP cannot guarantee that efflorescence will not occur.
• To remove efflorescence, allow grout to cure a minimum of 10 days. Follow
industry accepted acid or non-acid cleaning procedures.
• Acid cleaning of unglazed tile, marble or natural stone is not recommended.
Cautions
Read complete cautionary information printed on product container prior to use.
For medical emergency information, call 1-888-853-1758.
This Product Data Sheet has been prepared in good faith on the basis of
information available at the time of publication. It is intended to provide users with
information about and guidelines for the proper use and application of the covered
TEC
®
brand product(s) under normal environmental and working conditions.
Because each project is different, H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. cannot
be responsible for the consequences of variations in such conditions, or for
unforeseen conditions.
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