Installation Instructions

Product Data
Power Grout
®
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Power Grout
®
(TA-550)
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
Power Grout
®
is a unique breakthrough in grout technology. It maximizes
performance while providing ease of use. Its unique formulation is highly stain
resistant and provides strong, color consistent joints by resisting efflorescence,
cracking and shrinking.
Power Grout
®
provides excellent performance in virtually any environment,
including high traffic and wet conditions, and in residential and commercial
applications.
Key Features and Benefits
• Highly stain resistant, never needs sealing
• Fast setting; open to traffic in 4 hours
• Color accurate and resistant to efflorescence
• Universal formula for wall and floor applications. For grout joints from
1
⁄
16
" to
1
⁄
2
" wide (1.6 mm to 12 mm)
• Crack and shrink resistant
• Mold and mildew resistant
• Exceeds ANSI A118.7 specifications
• Residential to Extra Heavy Commercial Applications
• Interior/exterior use
Packaging
25 lb. plastic bags (11.34 kg)
10 lb. plastic bags (4.54 kg)
7 lb. plastic bags (3.18 kg)
5 lb. container (2.27 kg)
Color
Available in 32* colors. Contact H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. ("HBF-CP")
for a current color selection card.
* In 10 lb. and 25 lb. packaging only. Eight colors are available in the 7 lb. bag. Twelve colors are available in
5 lb. container.
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. Any spacers used should be removed.
Tiles should be held firmly in place according to manufacturer’s instructions
before grouting.
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: Power Grout
®
never needs sealing, however, if the tile or stone is to be
sealed after grout is installed, use a compatible solvent based sealer. Test
a small area of the tile/stone and grout to ensure you achieve the desired
results. If a water-based sealer is required, consult Technical Support for
a list of approved sealers or pre-seal the tile/stone. When pre-sealing, do
not apply sealer to tile/stone edges as this may prevent proper grout bond.
May scratch polished marble, glass or metal tile. 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 per Pound
Tile Size
Joint Width
1
⁄
16
"
1
⁄
8
"
1
⁄
4
"
3
⁄
8
"
1
⁄
2
"
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
" 3.70 s.f. 2.04 s.f.
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
" 7.14 s.f. 3.83 s.f.
4" x 4" x
1
⁄
2
" 7.14 s.f. 3.64 s.f. 1.88 s.f. 1.30 s.f. 1.01 s.f.
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
" 10.0 s.f. 4.86 s.f. 2.48 s.f. 1.69 s.f. 1.30 s.f.
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
" 11.11 s.f. 5.46 s.f. 2.73 s.f. 1.92 s.f. 1.44 s.f.
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
" 25.0 s.f. 11.66 s.f. 5.83 s.f. 3.89 s.f. 2.91 s.f.
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
" 14.29 s.f. 7.29 s.f. 3.64 s.f. 2.43 s.f. 1.82 s.f.
10" x 10" x
5
⁄
16
" 29.00 s.f. 14.57 s.f. 7.29 s.f. 4.86 s.f. 3.64 s.f.
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
" 35.00 s.f. 17.49 s.f. 8.74 s.f. 5.83 s.f. 4.37 s.f.
16" x 16" x
5
⁄
16
" 46.5 s.f. 21.86 s.f. 10.93 s.f. 7.29 s.f. 5.46 s.f.
18" x 18" x
5
⁄
16
" 51.00 s.f. 24.98 s.f. 12.49 s.f. 8.33 s.f. 6.25 s.f.
24" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
" 100.00 s.f. 34.97 s.f. 17.49 s.f. 11.66 s.f. 8.74 s.f.
Approximate Coverage per Kilogram
Tile Size
Joint Width
1.6 mm
(
1
⁄
16
")
3 mm
(
1
⁄
8
")
6 mm
(
1
⁄
4
")
9 mm
(
3
⁄
8
")
12 mm
(
1
⁄
2
")
25 x 25 x 6 mm
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
0.76 m
2
8.17 s.f.
0.42 m
2
4.50 s.f.
50 x 50 x 6 mm
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
1.47 m
2
15.81 s.f.
0.78 m
2
8.44 s.f.
100 x 100 x 12 mm
4" x 4" x
1
⁄
2
"
1.47 m
2
15.81 s.f.
0.75 m
2
8.02 s.f.
0.38 m
2
4.14 s.f.
0.27 m
2
2.87 s.f.
0.21 m
2
2.23 s.f.
100 x 200 x 12 mm
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
2.05 m
2
22.04 s.f.
1.00 m
2
10.71 s.f.
0.51 m
2
5.47 s.f.
0.35 m
2
3.73 s.f.
0.27 m
2
2.87 s.f.
150 x 150 x 12 mm
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
"
2.28 m
2
24.52 s.f.
1.12 m
2
12.04 s.f.
0.56 m
2
6.02 s.f.
0.39 m
2
4.23 s.f.
0.29 m
2
3.17 s.f.
200 x 200 x 8 mm
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
"
5.13 m
2
55.16 s.f.
2.39 m
2
25.71 s.f.
1.19 m
2
12.85 s.f.
0.80 m
2
8.58 s.f.
0.60 m
2
6.42 s.f.
200 x 200 x 12 mm
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
2.92 m
2
31.40 s.f.
1.49 m
2
16.07 s.f.
0.75 m
2
8.02 s.f.
0.50 m
2
5.36 s.f.
0.37 m
2
4.01 s.f.
250 x 250 x 8 mm
10" x 10" x
5
⁄
16
"
5.93 m
2
63.87 s.f.
2.99 m
2
32.12 s.f.
1.49 m
2
16.07 s.f.
1.00 m
2
10.71 s.f.
0.75 m
2
8.02 s.f.
300 x 300 x 8 mm
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
"
7.16 m
2
77.09 s.f.
3.58 m
2
38.56 s.f.
1.79 m
2
19.27 s.f.
1.19 m
2
12.85 s.f.
0.89 m
2
9.63 s.f.
400 x 400 x 8 mm
16" x 16" x
5
⁄
16
"
9.51 m
2
102.42 s.f.
4.48 m
2
48.19 s.f.
2.24 m
2
24.10 s.f.
1.49 m
2
16.07 s.f.
1.12 m
2
12.04 s.f.
450 x 450 x 8 mm
18" x 18" x
5
⁄
16
"
10.43 m
2
112.33 s.f.
5.12 m
2
55.07 s.f.
2.56 m
2
27.54 s.f.
1.71 m
2
18.36 s.f.
1.28 m
2
13.78 s.f.
609 x 609 x 8 mm
24" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
"
20.51 m
2
220.54 s.f.
7.16 m
2
77.09 s.f.
3.58 m
2
38.56 s.f.
2.39 m
2
25.71 s.f.
1.79 m
2
19.27 s.f.
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 24 months from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Limitations
• Do not install during temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
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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