How to Guide
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Skill Set™ Ready to Use Grout
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800-832-9002 Customer Support
800-952-2368 Fax
tecskillset.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC® Skill Set™ Ready to Use Grout is a premium premixed
grout that delivers highly durable, stain resistant grout joints.
Unlike other premixed grouts, this unique, patented
technology provides very high durability for residential use in
intermittently wet as well as dry areas. It can also be used to
grout over existing premixed or cementitious grout
installations. TEC® Skill Set™ Ready to Use Grout is
formulated with very fine particles of sand and may be used
in grout joints as small as 1/16 inch. (Please see limitations
regarding surfaces that might be sensitive to scratching).
Key Benefits and Features
Grouts tile joints from 1/16” to 1/2"
Highly stain resistant, no need to seal
Grout is mold and mildew resistant
Durable, wear resistant
Water resistant, can use in showers
Easy to use
Packaging
10 lb. plastic pail
Colors
Antique White Espresso
Bright White Light Buff
Charcoal Gray Silverado
DeLorean Gray Summer Wheat
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage per 10 lb. pail in sq. ft.
Joint Width
Tile Size
1/16”
1/8”
1/4”
3/8”
4” x 4” x 1/8”
320
160
80
53
6” x 24” x 5/16”
308
154
77
51
12” x 12” x 1/4"
480
240
120
80
12” x 24” x 3/8”
426
213
107
71
Storage
Store indoors in a cool, dry location. Keep away from
excessive heat. Freeze/thaw stable in -10ºF. If frozen, slowly
bring material back to room temperature and mix per
instructions.
VOC 28 g/L
Ready to Use Grout
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened
package. Product good for 6 months after opening as long as bucket
is re-sealed carefully and stored in a cool, dry, interior location and
used within shelf life. Covering with plastic wrap directly on top of
product prior to sealing container will help preserve freshness.
Limitations
Do not use with polished marble, metal tiles, most glass tiles*,or
glass block. Do not use with travertine if the filling of the surface pits
with grout is not desired. Certain tile surfaces may be stained when
grouted with colored grout. Follow tile manufacturer
recommendations or test. Use on grout joints from 1/16” up to 1/2"
wide. Do not grout over existing epoxy grout installations. Maintain
temperature range of 60º-100ºF during use and drying. Freeze-thaw
stable. If frozen, thaw completely and remix before using. Not for
use in swimming pools or exterior applications. Do not add water. Do
not seal grout.
*If sanded grout is appropriate with your glass tile, we recommend the use of
TEC® Skill Set™ Ready to Use grout.
Cautions
IMPORTANT: Sanding releases dust harmful to lungs. Use
appropriate respiratory protection to avoid breathing dust. FIRST
AID MEASURES: Contains calcium carbonate and crystalline silica.
In all cases, seek medical attention if symptoms develop or persist.
EYES: Flush with water for 20 minutes. SKIN: Wash with soap and
water. IF VAPORS INHALED: Remove to fresh air. IF
SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting. For additional information,
see Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN. For Medical Emergency Information,
call 1-888-853-1758. This container is not labeled for distribution in
California.
This Product Data Sheet has been prepared in good faith on the
basis of information available at the time of publication. It is intended
to provide users with information about and guidelines for the proper
use and application of the covered TEC
®
Skill Set™ brand
product(s) under normal environmental and working conditions.
Because each project is different, H.B. Fuller Construction Products
Inc. cannot be responsible for the consequences of variations in
such conditions, or for unforeseen conditions.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Applicable Standard
TEC® Skill Set™ Ready to Use Grout
Description
Typical Results
Compressive Strength
28 day cure
799 psi (5.47 MPa)
21 day cure, 7 day soak
249 psi (1.70 MPa)
Flexural Strength
28 day cure
536 psi (367 MPa)
Tensile Strength
28 day
541 psi (3.70 Mpa)