Installation Instructions

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout Product Data
©Copyright 2014 H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
TEC
®
and AccuColor EFX
®
are trademarks of H.B. Fuller Construction
Products Inc. DS440G R0614-1
Chemical Name Room
Temp.
Boiling Chemical Name Room
Temp.
Boiling
Hydrofluoric Acid 48% R — Sodium Hypochlorite R R
Hydroioc Acid 20% R R Sodium Hydroxide R R
Lactic Acid 3% N R Soy Sauce R R
Lactic Acid 10% N R Sulfuric Acid 10% R N
Nitric Acid 10% R R Sulfuric Acid 45% R R
Nitric Acid 50% N N Sulfuric Acid 95% N N
Nitrobenzene N — Tetrahydrofuran N N
Nitrotoluene N R Trisodium Phosphate 5% R R
Oleic Acid R R Vegetable Oil R R
Phenol N N Wine R R
Phosphoric Acid 10% R R
KEY
R = No Visual Deterioration and Compressive Strength
>4000 psi
C = No Visual Deterioration and Compressive Strength
<4000 psi
N = Visual Deterioration
— = Not Tested
Data for Epoxies is Based on Immersion Testing.
Room Temperature testing is conducted for 28 days.
Boiling tests are run for 1 hour
Potassium Hydroxide 5% R R
Potassium Hypochlorite R R
Potassium Persulfate N N
Pyridine N N
Pyridine 20% C N
Sat. Sugar Soln R R
Sodium Carbonate R R
Applicable Standard
Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 specifications
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout (TA-440)
Description
ANSI Requirement Typical Results
Bond Strength
Quarry Tile 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) > 1300 psi (9.0 MPa)
7 Day Linear Shrinkage
Tested in accordance with ANSI A118.3 Specifications
for Chemical Resistance, Water Cleanable, Tile Setting,
and Grouting with 100% Epoxy.
< 0.25% shrinkage 0.06% shrinkage
7 Day Compressive Strength (ASTM C579) 3500 psi (24.2 MPa) > 5000 psi (34.2 MPa)
7 Day Tensile Strenght (ASTM C307) 1000 psi (6.9 MPa) > 1500 psi (10.3 MPa)
Greater than: > Greater than or equal to: ≥ Less than: < Less than or equal to: ≤
Physical Properties
Description
Physical State Paste, once mixed
Pot Life [at 70°F (21°C)] 90 minutes
Initial Set 10 to 14 hours
Final Cure 28 days
Foot Traffic Rating (ASTM C627)
Residential to Extra Heavy Commercial
(depending on substrate)
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store in direct
sunlight. Do
not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum 18 months from date of manufacture in
properly stored, unopened package
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mixing
All tiling materials, room and product should be kept at 60-90°F (16-32°C) for
24 hours before, during and after application. All materials and equipment used in
mixing AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout must be clean and dry. Wear rubber gloves to
avoid skin contact. Separately stir individual containers of Part A and Part B prior to
blending together, using a different paddle to stir each component.
Pour Part A and Part B into the mixing pail provided with this kit, scraping all material
from each container. Blend thoroughly with a low speed mixer (not to exceed 300
rpm) to avoid entraining air for a minimum of 3 minutes. Continue mixing and slowly
add the dry powder Part C. Use entire quantity of Part C for use as a wall grout.
If easier workability is desired for floor installations, use less Part C.
For 3 Gallon (11.35 L) Kit, use up to 1
1
⁄2 quarts (1.42 L) less of Part C.
For 1.5 Gallon (5.68 L) Kit, use up to
3
⁄4 quart (.71 L) less of Part C.
Application
Tile and joint surfaces must be clean and dry. Pour the entire mixed grout unit into
multiple piles on the surface to be grouted, leaving none in pail. Fully pack the
grout joints with a clean, hard rubber epoxy float. Force the grout into the joints to
eliminate any gaps or air pockets. Work only a small area at one time [15-20 sq. ft.
(1.4-1.9 m
2
)]. Apply in a diagonal direction across the tile to prevent the grout from
being dragged out of the joints. Remove any excess grout from the surface of the
tile by holding the float at a 90° angle to the surface and moving it diagonally across
the grout joints. Clean tiles immediately. Do not allow epoxy to harden on face of tile.
Clean-up
The use of TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Clean-up Water Concentrate (TA-442) is highly
recommended. Add
1
⁄2 cup (118 mL) AccuColor EFX
®
Clean-up Water Concentrate to
4 gallons (15.14 L) rinse water.
Lightly scour the tiled surface with a nylon scrubbing pad and plenty of clean water*.
Wipe across tiles diagonally to avoid removing grout from joints. Wipe remaining
grout residue off tile with a grout sponge and clean water*. Rinse often. Repeat
until cleaned. Frequent change out of clean-up water* is recommended. Use a pail
of fresh clean water* every 40 to 50 square feet. NOTE: During clean-up, protect
ungrouted joints from water.
Inspect the installed grout the next day to determine if residual haze is present
on the tile surface. For removing any remaining grout residue, use a grout haze
remover.
*For best results use of TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Clean-up Water Concentrate (TA-442)
Curing/Additional Information
Job may be opened to light traffic 24 hours after grouting. Complete cure and stain
resistance will be achieved in 7 days. Minor color variations may exist from batch to
batch. Therefore, before using AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout, check for matching lot
numbers on each pail. If you find it necessary to use more than one lot number per
color, plan the use of individual lots for different areas to diminish the appearance of
any shade variations.
6. AVAILABILITY
TEC
®
Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available nationwide.
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®
products in your area, please contact:
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7. WARRANTY
For warranty details, see your sales associate or tecspecialty.com.
8. MAINTENANCE
Not applicable
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical assistance
Information is available by calling the Technical Support Hotline.
Toll Free: 800-832-9023
Fax: [phone]
Technical and safety literature
To acquire technical and safety literature, please
visit our website at tecspecialty.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
Division 9