Installation Guide

INSTALLATION
SURFACE PREPARATION
1. Tile must be rmly attached to a sound substrate and setting material must be cured for a minimum of 24‐48 hours before grouting.
2. Remove all spacers. Grout joints should be uniform in depth and width and free of all loose debris, contaminants and excess mortar or adhesive.
APPLICATION
New installation
1. Before grouting, soak the grout sponge in a pail of clean cool water and thoroughly wring out.
2. Use the dampened sponge and lightly wipe the tile surface in an area no larger than 5‐10 sq. ft. A slightly wet tile surface allows the grout to glide easily
over the tile and into the grout joint while providing for easier cleanup.
3. While tile is still damp, dispense a liberal amount of grout onto the tile surface.
4. Using the grout oat, press the grout into the grout joints over the dampened area apply grout on no more than 5‐10 sq. ft. at a time to allow for prompt
cleaning; delayed cleaning may cause some cracking.
5. Place the grout oat on edge at a 45° angle and rake the oat diagonally across the tile surface while exerting a downward pressure. This will force the
grout evenly into the grout joints.
6. Immediately remove all excess grout from the tile surface by holding the grout at at a 90° angle to the tile and drawing it diagonally across the tile.
7. Clean by soaking grout sponge in clean cool water. Wring out excess water completely.
8. Use dampened sponge in a circular motion to smooth grout joints and clean off any remaining excess grout.
9. Continue rinsing of sponge in clean, cool water will aid in cleanup.
10. Avoid excess water in grout joints. For nal cleaning/haze removal, allow grout to cure for 24 hours. Use a dampened sponge, then soft cloth to polish off
residue.
Repair existing grout
a. Remove existing old grout with a grout saw 1/8” below the surface of existing tile, Sweep or vacuum dust and debris from surface of tile and grout joints.
b. Shaw Array‐Grout can be applied directly over old grout. Apply enough to totally cover the old grout. Follow directions for new installation as shown
above.
CLEANUP
Clean tools and hands with cold water before material dries.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Mold and Mildew can grow on dirt, food, and soap scum that can accumulate on the grout surface. Routine cleaning will limit
mold and mildew growth.
SAFETY
Avoid eye contact or prolonged contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. If eye contact occurs, ush with water for
15 minutes and consult a physician.
INSTALLATION FOR VINYL PLANKS
Layout of the Room
1. Find the center point of the room. Strike a line.
2. Obtain a true 90’ angle by using a carpenter’s square.
3. Strike a second line which will divide the room in to four equal parts.
4. Measure the distance from the center to the wall, parallel to the direction of the plank.
5. Divide the measurement by the width of the plank. If less than half remains as the border plank, adjust the point to
compensate. This will give a larger border along the wall and reduce the chance of having to cut a small sliver of
ooring to place along the wall.
Layout of the Plank
a. Carefully place the rst piece of plank at the junction of the chalk lines.
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