Installation Guide

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remaining grout residue and a moistened sponge to
remove the residue.
5. If joints are not fully flush, MAPEI Flexcolor CQ can be
re-applied after 24 hours of drying by repeating steps
1 through 4. The product will bond to itself.
6. Clean tools and the surface with fresh water while the
product is wet.
PROTECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
• Light foot traffic is acceptable 24 hours after grouting.
• To develop stain resistance and for a full cure, allow
3 days before water exposure.
• Protect the product from freezing. However, if product does
freeze, allow the product to return to room temperature
before use. MAPEI Flexcolor CQ was tested in the cured
state and passed 25 cycles of freeze/thaw testing at 0°F
(-18°C) for 16 hours and 8 hours at 74°F (23°C) per cycle.
• If haze residue or “picture framing” is experienced after
installation, use MAPEI’s UltraCare
™
Epoxy Grout Haze
Remover and UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout
Cleaner.
• Although sealing is not required, MAPEI’s UltraCare
products can be used for care and maintenance of
the grout surface. MAPEI’s UltraCare water-based
products are fully compatible with MAPEI Flexcolor CQ.
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
Reference Guide: Surface Preparation Requirements for tile
and stone installation system
Refer to the SDS for specific data related to health and safety
as well as product handling.
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supplement or replace requirements per the
TDS in effect at the time of the MAPEI product
installation. For the most up-to-date TDS and
warranty information, please visit our website at
www.mapei.com. ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE
WORDING OR REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED
IN OR DERIVED FROM THIS TDS SHALL
VOID ALL RELATED MAPEI WARRANTIES.
Before using, the user must determine the
suitability of our products for the intended use,
and the user alone assumes all risks and liability.
ANY CLAIM SHALL BE DEEMED WAIVED
UNLESS MADE IN WRITING TO US WITHIN
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FROM DATE IT WAS,
OR REASONABLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN,
DISCOVERED.
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Edition Date: October 6, 2017
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