Installation Guide
PREPARATION
Follow the QuicTile™ by Daltile
®
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCKING PORCELAIN TILE prior to grouting.
1. Walk over the tile and make sure all tiles are completely locked together. Check for gaps and uniformity of gap joints. Thoroughly mix
grout with margin trowel and follow the instructions on the packaging before use. Do not add water.
2. The application of a grout release (for tile) can be helpful to facilitate cleaning of the grout from the tile surface, especially for porous
or matte-finished surfaces (including unglazed porcelain, matte-finished glazed tile, and matte glass).
3. Move to APPLY section below.
For Traditional Tile Installations:
1. Refer to setting materials manufacturer technical data sheet for cure time of mortar or adhesive used and ensure that the floor is
ready for grout. Note: When waterproofing, ensure waterproofing products are installed over top of self-leveling cements and mud
beds (not underneath). Wait at least 24 hours after setting tile in a traditional format before grouting with QuicTile™ by Daltile
®
Grout.
Always follow tile manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.
2. Remove all debris, including spacers, water, adhesive, as well as contaminants that may inhibit proper bond of the grout to the joint,
from the tile joints. For best results, the surface of tile should be at room temperature. Extreme temperatures and humidity will impact
the workability and cure time of the grout (70°F/21°C to 75°F/24°C is ideal).
3. The application of a water-based sealer (for natural stone) or grout release (for tile) can be helpful to facilitate cleaning of the grout
from the tile surface, especially for porous or matte-finished surfaces (including unglazed porcelain, matte-finished glazed tile,
and matte glass). Some natural stones may require the application of the sealer to the sides of the stone that are exposed to the
grout joint. Textured surfaces of certain tile types allow the grout to settle into the textured surfaces during application making it
more dicult to easily clean. For glass, metal, marble, stone and other soft tiles, prepare a mock-up and test the grout to ensure
compatibility and that the grout may be installed without scratching the tile.
4. Move to APPLY section below.
For Re-grouting Applications:
Follow steps in Traditional Tile Installations.
1. Before re-grouting existing grout joints, completely remove any old grout and surface contaminants. Rinse any residual material out
of grout joints, then allow joints to completely dry before re-grouting.
2. Move to APPLY section below.
APPLY
Lightly dampen a sponge with clean water and apply to the top of the tile in a 2 to 10 square foot area (an arm’s length). Wet tile enough
to dampen while ensuring water is not pooling in grout joints. TIP: For tile with a matte finish, Add 1 tablespoon of Dawn
®
dish washing
liquid per gallon of water you are using to lightly dampen the tile with before grouting. IMPORTANT: Do not use Dawn
®
dish washing
liquid in water used to clean up grout after application.
Grout small areas at a time. Typically grout a 2 to 10 square foot area (an arm’s length) or an area you can comfortably grout in 2 to 3
minutes. It is more a matter of time spent spreading grout than distance covered. Spreading too far without cleaning within two to three
minutes will allow the grout to begin to cure on the surface of the tile and create haze issues. Work grout back and forth along the joint
holding the float at a 45 degree angle to the face of the tile ensuring grout joints are completely packed. Ensure you have enough product
on the surface of the tile while grouting to ensure you can easily move it around and pack the joints.
Then hold the float at a 90 degree angle to the face of the tile and moving the trowel at a 45 degree angle to the line of the grout joint
remove the excess grout with the float. This should remove 95% of the grout from the tile surface. TIP: For best results, do not grout a
large area and make sure to clean as you go.
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