How to Guide
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Power 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
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Power Grout™ can be used for wall, floor and
countertop applications, for joints 1/16” – 1/2” and is
formulated to be highly resistant to common stains and mold
and mildew. The unique next-generation technology provides
extremely durable grout joints that resist cracking and wear in
residential to extra heavy commercial applications. Its unique
formulation results is rich, uniform pigmentation and strong,
smooth, stain-resistant joints. Mixed with water, Power
Grout™ exceeds ANSI A118.7. Use interior (including wet
areas) and exterior applications. Excellent performance in
virtually any environment, including wet areas.
Key Benefits and Features
Highly stain resistant, never needs sealing
Fast setting; open to traffic in 4 hours
Color accurate and resistant to efflorescence
Universal formula for wall and floor applications. For
grout joints from 1/16” to 1/2” wide
Crack and shrink resistant
Mold and mildew resistant
Exceeds ANSI A118.7 specifications
Residential to Extra Heavy Commercial Applications
Interior/exterior use
Packaging
10 lbs. plastic bag
Color
Available in 12 colors. Contact H.B. Fuller Construction
Products, Inc. for a current color selection card.
Surface Preparation
Proper installation 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. Any spacers used
should be removed. Tiles should be held firmly in place
according to manufacturer’s instructions before grouting.
VOC 0 g/L
Power Grout™
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. HBF-CP recommends the
use of a tile presealer for protecting your tile or stone from grout
staining during installation.
Notes: TEC
®
Power Grout never needs sealing, however, if the tile
or stone is to be sealed after grout is installed, use a compatible
solvent based sealer. Test a small area of the tile/stone and grout to
ensure you achieve the desired results. If a water-based sealer is
required, consult Technical Support for a list of approved sealers or
pre-seal the tile/stone. When pre-sealing, do not apply sealer to
tile/stone edges as this may prevent proper grout bond.
Certain tile surfaces, including glazed ceramic tile, marble, stone
and agglomerate tile can be scratched or damaged when grouted
with sanded grout. Follow tile manufacturer/fabricator
recommendations or test a small area prior to use to determine
suitability.
For industrial and commercial installations where chemical
resistance is required, use an epoxy grout in accordance with ANSI
A118.3 recommendations.
Coverage and Trowel Recommendations
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage per Pound
Joint Width
Tile Size
1/16”
1/8”
1/4”
3/8”
1/2”
1” x 1” x 1/4”
3.70 s.f.
2.04 s.f.
2” x 2” x 1/4”
7.14 s.f.
3.83 s.f.
4” x 4” x 1/2”
7.14 s.f.
3.64 s.f.
1.88 s.f.
1.30 s.f.
1.01 s.f.
4” x 8” x 1/2”
10.0 s.f.
4.86 s.f.
2.48 s.f.
1.69 s.f.
1.30 s.f.
6” x 6” x 1/2”
11.11
s.f.
5.46 s.f.
2.73 s.f.
1.92 s.f.
1.44 s.f.
8” x 8” x 5/16”
25.0 s.f.
11.66
s.f.
5.83 s.f.
3.89 s.f.
2.91 s.f.
8” x 8” x 1/2”
14.29
s.f.
7.29 s.f.
3.64 s.f.
2.43 s.f.
1.82 s.f.
10” x 10” x 5/16”
29.00
s.f.
14.57
s.f.
7.29 s.f.
4.86 s.f.
3.64 s.f.
12” x 12” x 5/16”
35.00
s.f.
17.49
s.f.
8.74 s.f.
5.83 s.f.
4.37 s.f.
16” x 16” x 5/16”
46.50
s.f.
21.86
s.f.
10.93
s.f.
7.29 s.f.
5.46 s.f.
18” x 18” x 5/16”
51.00
s.f.
24.98
s.f.
12.49
s.f.
8.33 s.f.
6.25 s.f.
24” x 24” x 5/16”
100.00
s.f.
34.97
s.f.
17.49
s.f.
11.66
s.f.
8.74 s.f.