Installation Guide

GROUT
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3. Repeat this process once and then move on to the next grouting area. Remember not to spread an area larger than
you can clean within 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Change the first bucket of rinse water approximately every 50 to 100 square feet or when the second bucket of
rinse water no longer appears clean or clear. This avoids re-depositing the clear binder back on the surface of the
tile.
5. There is no need to change both buckets of rinse water as you simply move the second bucket into the first bucket
position and place the fresh bucket of rinse water in the second bucket position. This saves time and water! Check
your work as you clean. Repair any low spots with additional grout. DO NOT over wash grout joints.
*Installation tip: If working alone, only grout as far as you can reach (arm’s length) before cleaning. If working as a
team, one person should grout, while the other(s) are cleaning immediately (no more than 2 to 3 minutes) behind the
first person.
6. Squeeze as much water out of sponge as possible before placing on tile.
7. Place sponge flat on tile surface and use very light pressure to ensure a full, flush grout joint.
If this process is followed consistently, the only grout residue remaining should be easily removed by moving a dry
cotton (white and lint free) or microfiber cloth across the surface of the tile in a circular motion two or three times
After grouting for approximately 1½ hours, inspect the area to see if you notice a film/haze on the surface of the tile. If
you notice a film or haze, lightly tap the grout joints with your finger to ensure the joint is firm and the grout does not
transfer to your finger tip. When joint is firm, use an alcohol-based clear glass cleaner (for luxury vinyl tile, test first on a
separate piece for compatibility) to remove any residual film or haze.
Spray alcohol-based clear glass cleaner on a nylon cleaning pad (such as a microfiber towel or 3M
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Doodlebug™)
designed for delicate surfaces. Rub the cleaning pad lightly over the haze on the tile being careful not to disturb the
grout joints. Excessive haze may require a direct spray on the surface of the tile, more dwell time or repeated cleaning.
Do not flood surface with cleaner. Allow cleaner to rest on the tile/stone surface for at least 60 seconds to ensure
sucient penetration. Use a damp sponge and clean water to rinse and remove film and cleaner. Finish by drying the
tile surface with a clean towel or cloth. Remove any remaining film/haze before moving to next area to be grouted. This
process eliminates the chances of having to go back for secondary haze removal (next day).
REMOVING GROUT HAZE
If additional haze removal is necessary Grout Haze Cleaner may be used. Make sure the grout is suciently cured
to withstand light finger pressure without losing form. The approximate waiting time before additional cleaning is 3
hours in low humidity/warm temperature (<50% RH and >70°F/21°C) environments and 6 hours in high humidity/cool
temperature (>50% RH and <70°F/21°C) environments. Spray grout haze cleaner on a nylon cleaning pad designed
for delicate surfaces. Rub the cleaning pad lightly over the haze on the tile being careful not to disturb the grout
joints. Excessive haze may require direct spray on surface, more dwell time or repeated cleaning. Do not flood surface
with cleaner. Allow grout haze cleaner to rest on the tile/stone surface for at least 60 seconds to ensure sucient
penetration. Use a damp sponge and clean water to remove film and cleaner. Finish by drying the tile surface with a
clean towel or cloth. If the product has remained on the floor an extended period of time prior to cleaning or excessive
residual product was not removed by the grout haze remover. See technical data sheet for use details.