Installation Instructions

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
Design FX
®
Design Inspired Stain Proof* Grout Product Data
©Copyright 2015 H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
TEC
®
and Design FX
®
are trademarks of
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. DS546 R0715-1
Physical Properties
Description
Physical State Paste
Color Available in 3 standard colors
Light Foot Traffic [at 72°F (22°C)] 24 hours
Intermittent Water Exposure 3 days
Final Cure (full stain & water resistance) 7 days
VOC/Liter of Material 10 g/L
Foot Traffic Rating (ASTM C627) Residential to moderate commercial
Storage
Store indoors in cool, dry location. Do
not store open containers. Freeze/thaw
stable to -10°F (-23°C).
Shelf Life
Maximum 18 months from date of
manufacture in properly stored, unopened
package.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Surface Preparation
Area must be clean, dry, free of dirt and dust. If you have a highly porous tile or natural
stone, pre-sealing the tile is recommended. Grout joint should be free of sealers.
The use of a white setting material is recommended when using the Crystal color
selection.
Application
1. For best results, grout no more than 10 ft
2
(0.93 m
2
) at a time.
2. Press grout diagonally into joints holding float at a 45-degree angle. Make sure
that joints are completely filled.
3. Remove all excess grout off tile by holding float at a 90-degree angle and
drawing diagonally across tile.
4. Immediately pat tile with damp sponge. Then, using a well wrung damp sponge,
clean tile and smooth joints in a circular motion. Rinse sponge frequently.
5. Turn sponge over to a clean side and draw diagonally across tiles to remove
any remaining film.
6. Do not wait longer than 15 minutes before starting grout haze clean-up.
7. If a light haze remains after cleaning, do not attempt to remove it with the
sponge. Instead, leave the haze on the surface and remove the next day with a
white scrub pad and common household ammoniated glass cleaner. Haze will
easily come off of most tile surfaces.
8. There is no need to seal Design FX
®
grout.
NOTE: If excess water is used in the sponge during clean up, minor cracks or
pinholes can develop. If the grout is over-worked, it may appear to shrink down
into joint. Should any of these events occur, simply apply a second coat to the
affected areas. You must allow your initial application to cure for 24 hours prior to
your second application.
Instruction For Use Over Premixed and Cement-Based Grout
To install, existing premixed or cementitious grout must be completely removed
from grout joint in order to obtain full Design effect.
Make sure the joint is free of all dust and debris, then apply grout per instructions
above.
Set-up Time
Light foot traffic after 24 hours. Allow 3 days to achieve intermittent water
exposure. Allow 7 days to achieve final cure which includes hardness and stain
resistance. INTERMITTENT EXPOSURE TO WATER IS 3 DAYS; SUCH AS SHOWER
USE. ALLOW 7 DAYS BEFORE FULL WATER IMMERSION.
Clean-up
Clean tools and hands with warm soapy water while grout is still wet.
Maintenance
For routine cleaning of your grout, use a Neutral pH cleaner. Follow manufacturer
instructions for dilution.
Grout haze might form on some porous and absorptive tile. Grout haze shall not
be removed the same day as this will disturb the grout during the initial set-up process.
To remove grout haze the next day, use a white scrub pad and common household
ammoniated glass cleaner.
In the event of a stubborn surface stain, the use of an ammoniated or alkaline
cleaner along with a white scrub pad is recommended.
6. AVAILABILITY
Availability
TEC
®
Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available nationwide. To
locate TEC
®
products in your area, please contact:
Phone: [phone]
Website: tecspecialty.com
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
* Design FX
®
grout is stain proof to most common household, residential stains
when cleaned immediately. The prolonged exposure of any stain will increase the
likelihood of permanent staining or discoloration of grout surface.