Installation Guide

DESCRIPTION
Grout Maximizer is a premium latex-based additive for mixing with
Keracolor™ S or Keracolor U Portland-cement-based grout to increase
resistance to water, dirt and oil-based stains.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Increased stain resistance*
• No sealing required after curing
• Does not affect grout color
• Easy to use in place of water for mixing with Keracolor S or Keracolor U
• Repels dirt and stains
• Reduces water absorption, improves flexural strength and reduces
shrinkage of Portland-cement-based grout
• Complements approved uses of Keracolor S or Keracolor U Portland-
cement-based grout for interior/exterior, residential/commercial walls
and floors
• Maintains application properties of the grout it is used with
• Improves routine cleaning maintenance
INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND APPROVALS
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
** 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interior/exterioruse
• Forareasneedingincreasedstainresistance
• ForusewithKeracolor S or Keracolor U
LIMITATI ONS
• Donotinstalloversubstratescontainingasbestos.
• Donotusewithgroutsthatalreadyclaimstainresistance.
• Donotusewithfast-settinggrouts.
• Donotusewithready-to-use,premixedgroutsorepoxygrouts.
• Donotusewherechemicalresistanceisrequired.
• Donotmixwithanyotheradditives.
• Poroustilemayrequiresealingtopreventgroutfromabsorbingintothe
tile.
MIXING
Note: Choose all appropriate safety equipment before use. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for more information.
1. Shake well before using.
2. Forbestresults,havethesamepersonmixallofthegrout.Consistent
mixing techniques will promote more uniform results.
3. Pour the appropriate premeasured amount per the label of Grout
Maximizer into a clean mixing container. Gradually add the proportionate
amount of Keracolor S or Keracolor U while slowly mixing. To avoid shade
variation of the finished joint, always add the powder to the additive while
being consistent in the mixing process.
Grout Additive for
Enhanced Stain
Resistance
TM
* With immediate cleaning and proper maintenance. Long-term exposure to any material can increase the potential for staining grout.
Versión: Nov. 21, 2012