Installation Guide

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DESCRIPTION

Keracolor S is a premium-grade, pre-blended, polymer-modiﬁed sanded

Portland-cement tile grout that requires only the addition of water for mixing. It

will grout joints from 1/8" to 5/8" (3 to 16 mm).

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Forinterior/exterioroorsandwalls

• ContainsBioBlock™technologyformoldandmildewresistance

INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND APPROVALS

ISO 13007: Classiﬁcation CG2WA

ANSI: Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.6 industry standards

LEED Points Contribution LEED Points

MR Credit 5, Regional Materials*................................ Up to 2 points

IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting

Materials – Adhesives & Sealants ...........................................1 point

IEQ Credit 4.3, Low-Emitting

Materials – Flooring Systems .................................................1 point

* Using this product may help contribute to LEED certiﬁcation of projects in

the categories shown above. Points are awarded based on contributions of all

project materials.

WHERE TO USE

• Forgroutinginterior/exteriorresidentialandcommercialoorandwall

surfaces in dry or wet conditions

• Forgroutingdimensionalstone,slate,granite,stoneagglomeratesand

most types of ceramic, ceramic mosaic, quarry, brick paver, porcelain, glass

and clay tiles

• Forjointwidthsfrom1/8"to5/8"(3to16mm)

• Forapplicationinsubmergedconditions(swimmingpools,spas,water

features and fountains), once fully cured (after 21 days)

LIMITATIONS

• Donotinstalloversubstratescontainingasbestos.

• Donotusetogroutjointslessthan1/8"(3mm)wide.Instead,use

Keracolor U unsanded grout or an appropriate MAPEI epoxy grout (see the

respective Technical Data Sheet [TDS] for details).

• Donotusewhenahighlychemical-,impact-andstain-resistantgroutis

required or in heavy industrial tile installations. Instead, use an appropriate

MAPEI epoxy grout (see the respective TDS for details).

• Whengroutingintemperaturesabove80°F(26°C),seetheTechnical

Bulletins at www.mapei.com or consult MAPEI’s Technical Services

Department.

Consult MAPEI’s Technical Services Department for recommendations regarding

installation over substrates and conditions not listed.

Premium Sanded Grout

with Polymer

Keracolo

™

Keracolor

™

CG2

ISO

13007

Version : May 23 2011

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Version : May 23 2011 S r o l o c a r e K ™ CE WITH ISO ST A CG2 WA ME 13007 OU T ISO NCE S ARD IN CO LIA ND MP Premium Sanded Grout with Polymer NTITIOUS GR DESCRIPTION WHERE TO USE Keracolor S is a premium-grade, pre-blended, polymer-modified sanded Portland-cement tile grout that requires only the addition of water for mixing. It will grout joints from 1/8" to 5/8" (3 to 16 mm).
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r S o l co a r Ke ™ SURFACE PREPARATION • • • • Certain tiles with high absorption, surface porosity or rough surfaces may require sealing before grouting to prevent permanent staining. The application of a grout release over certain types of porcelain or textured surface tiles or stone may be advantageous where a fine surface porosity might trap fine cement particles or color pigments. Seek the advice of the tile or stone manufacturer and site-test (mock up) on separate samples before grouting.
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9. Provide for expansion and control joints as specified per TCNA Detail EJ171 or TTMAC Specification Guide 09300 Detail 301EJ. 10. Allow the Keracolor S to firm up in the joints sufficiently to avoid damaging the grout surface, usually in 15 to 30 minutes depending upon the temperature, humidity and absorption rate of the tile or stone. 11. Use two buckets of cleaning water: one for rinsing the majority of the grout residue from the grout sponge, and one for moistening the sponge in clean water. 12.
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Product Performance Properties ISO 13007 Classification Classification Code Classification Requirement CG2 (cementitious grout, improved) ≤ 0.20% shrinkage in 28 days W (reduced water absorption) ≤ 5 g after 4 hours A (high abrasion resistance) ≤ 1,000 mm3 ANSI Specification Test Method Ansi Specification Test Results ANSI A118.6 – flexural strength 350 psi (2,41 MPa) at 7 days 350 to 1,000 psi (2,41 to 6,90 MPa) at 7 days ANSI A118.
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r S o l co a r Ke ™ Approximate Product Coverage* Per 10 lbs. (4,54 kg); Coverages in sq. ft.
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r S o l co a r Ke ™ Related Documents The Causes and Cure for Grout Efflorescence 010309-TB* Grout Cleaning 041101-TB* How to Install Grout in Hot Weather 010404-TB* * At www.mapei.com. Refer to MAPEI’s MSDS for specific data related to VOCs, health and safety, and handling of product. Statement of Responsibility Before using, user shall determine the suitability of the product for its intended use and user alone assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.