Installation Instructions

Product Data
AccuColor
®
Premium Sanded Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
AccuColor
®
Premium Sanded Grout
(TA-650)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
Premium polymer-enhanced AccuColor
®
sanded cement grout provides highly
wear-resistant, color consistent tile joints from
1
⁄
8
" to
1
⁄
2
" (3 -12 mm) wide in
residential to extra heavy commercial applications. Use sanded grout primarily
for floor tile applications, or for walls and countertops with wider joints. Excellent
performance in virtually any environment, including high traffic or wet conditions.
All AccuColor
®
brand grouts chemically control the curing process to help ensure
that grouts are evenly colored. The result is rich, uniform pigmentation and strong,
smooth joints. Mixed with water, AccuColor
®
sanded grouts meet ANSI A118.6
Specifications for Commercial Cement Grout. For exterior use in freeze/thaw
conditions or other ANSI A118.7 Latex Cement Grout applications, mix with TEC
®
Acrylic Grout Additive.
Key Features and Benefits
• For grouting tile joints
1
⁄
8
" to
1
⁄
2
" (3 -12 mm) wide
• Highly color-consistent and wear resistant
• Polymer enhanced for improved performance
• Smoother joints
• Interior/exterior use
• Meets ANSI A118.6 specifications.
• Meets ANSI A118.7 specifications when mixed with TEC
®
Acrylic Grout Additive
Packaging
50 lb. moisture-resistant bags (22.68 kg)
†
25 lb. moisture-resistant bags (11.34 kg)
9.75 lb. Pure Pak* container (4.42 kg)
1 lb. plastic pail (0.454 kg)
† Special order for some colors.
* Registered trademark of Excello Corporation
Color
Available in 32 colors. Contact H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. (“HBF-CP”)
for a current color selection card.
Substrate Preparation
Proper preparation of the tile and joint surfaces is important and will help promote
a quality installation. The joints between the tiles should be free from foreign
materials, and be at least
2
⁄
3
of the thickness of the tile in depth. High ridges of
adhesive or mortar should be raked out. Rubber or plastic tile spacers, if used,
should be removed prior to grouting. Tiles should be held firmly in place according
to manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.
When AccuColor
®
grout is mixed with water and used under dry or hot conditions,
the tile should be dampened with a sponge or by fogging prior to grouting. Avoid
any accumulation of water in joints.
Due to rough surface texture or high porosity, some tiles require sealing prior
to grouting. Consult the tile manufacturer’s/fabricator’s literature for advice
regarding this point. For removing any remaining grout residue, use a grout haze
remover.
Notes: Certain tile surfaces, including glazed ceramic tile, marble, stone
and agglomerate tile can be scratched, stained or damaged when
grouted with sanded/colored grout. Follow tile manufacturer/fabricator
recommendations or test a small area prior to use to determine suitability.
Use of AccuColor
®
Unsanded Grout may be appropriate for many tiles not
suitable for use with a sanded grout.
For industrial and commercial installations where chemical resistance is
required, use TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout and Mortar in accordance
with ANSI A118.3 recommendations.
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage per Pound
Tile Size
Joint Width
1
⁄
8
"
1
⁄
4
"
3
⁄
8
"
1
⁄
2
"
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
" 2.04 s.f.
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
" 3.83 s.f.
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
" 4.86 s.f. 2.48 s.f. 1.69 s.f. 1.30 s.f.
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
" 5.46 s.f. 2.73 s.f. 1.92 s.f. 1.44 s.f.
6" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
" 11.7 s.f. 5.8 s.f. 4.4 s.f. 2.9 s.f.
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
" 11.66 s.f. 5.83 s.f. 3.89 s.f. 2.91 s.f.
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
" 7.29 s.f. 3.64 s.f. 2.43 s.f. 1.82 s.f.
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
" 17.49 s.f. 8.74 s.f. 5.83 s.f. 4.37 s.f.
12" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
" 19.4 s.f. 9.7 s.f. 7.3 s.f. 4.9 s.f.
Approximate Coverage per Kilogram
Tile Size
Joint Width
3 mm (
1
⁄
8
") 6 mm (
1
⁄
4
") 9 mm (
3
⁄
8
") 12 mm (
1
⁄
2
")
25 x 25 x 6 mm
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
0.42 m
2
4.50 s.f.
50 x 50 x 6 mm
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
0.78 m
2
8.44 s.f.
100 x 200 x 12 mm
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
1.00 m
2
10.71 s.f.
0.51 m
2
5.47 s.f.
0.35 m
2
3.73 s.f.
0.27 m
2
2.87 s.f.
150 x 150 x 12 mm
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
"
1.12 m
2
12.04 s.f.
0.56 m
2
6.02 s.f.
0.39 m
2
4.23 s.f.
0.29 m
2
3.17 s.f.
150 x 609 x 9 mm
6" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
2.40 m
2
25.8 s.f.
1.19 m
2
12.8 s.f.
0.90 m
2
9.7 s.f.
0.59 m
2
6.4 s.f.
200 x 200 x 8 mm
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
"
2.39 m
2
25.71 s.f.
1.19 m
2
12.85 s.f.
0.80 m
2
8.58 s.f.
0.60 m
2
6.42 s.f.
200 x 200 x 12 mm
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
1.49 m
2
16.07 s.f.
0.75 m
2
8.02 s.f.
0.50 m
2
5.36 s.f.
0.37 m
2
4.01 s.f.
300 x 300 x 8 mm
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
"
3.58 m
2
38.56 s.f.
1.79 m
2
19.27 s.f.
1.19 m
2
12.85 s.f.
0.89 m
2
9.63 s.f.
300 x 609 x 9 mm
12" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
3.98 m
2
42.8 s.f.
1.99 m
2
21.4 s.f.
1.50 m
2
16.1 s.f.
1.00 m
2
10.8 s.f.
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Limitations
• Do not use in temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
• Although AccuColor
®
chemically controls the curing process to help ensure
color consistency, color variation can occur in any Portland cement product due
to job conditions and cleaning methods.
• Efflorescence (a whitish powder or surface crust) can occur in any Portland
cement product. AccuColor
®
is made with Portland cement and for this reason,
HBF-CP cannot guarantee that efflorescence will not occur.
• To remove efflorescence, allow grout to cure a minimum of 10 days. Follow
industry accepted acid or non-acid cleaning procedures.
• Acid cleaning of unglazed tile, marble or natural stone is not recommended.
Cautions
Read complete cautionary information printed on product container prior to use.
For medical emergency information, call 1-888-853-1758.
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
®
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.
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