How to Guide

Power Grout™
Approximate Coverage per Kilogram
Joint Width
Tile Size
1/16”
1/8”
1/4”
3/8”
1/2”
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
8.17 s.f.
4.50 s.f.
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
15.81 s.f.
8.44 s.f.
4" x 4" x
1
⁄
2
"
15.81 s.f.
8.02 s.f.
4.14 s.f.
2.87 s.f.
2.23
s.f.
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
22.04 s.f.
10.71 s.f.
5.47 s.f.
3.73 s.f.
2.87
s.f.
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
"
24.52 s.f.
12.04 s.f.
6.02 s.f.
4.23 s.f.
3.17
s.f.
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
"
55.16 s.f.
25.71 s.f.
12.85 s.f.
8.58 s.f.
6.42
s.f.
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
31.40 s.f.
16.07 s.f.
8.02 s.f.
5.36 s.f.
4.01
s.f.
10" x 10" x
5
⁄
16
"
63.87 s.f.
32.12 s.f.
16.07 s.f.
10.71 s.f.
8.02
s.f.
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
"
77.09 s.f.
38.56 s.f.
19.27 s.f.
12.85 s.f.
9.63
s.f.
16" x 16" x
5
⁄
16
"
102.42
s.f.
48.19 s.f.
24.10 s.f.
16.07 s.f.
12.04
s.f.
18" x 18" x
5
⁄
16
"
112.33
s.f.
55.07 s.f.
27.54 s.f.
18.36 s.f.
13.78
s.f.
24" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
"
220.54
s.f.
77.09 s.f.
38.56 s.f.
25.71 s.f.
19.27
s.f.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 24 months from date of manufacture in
unopened package.
Limitations
Do not install during temperatures below 50ºF (10ºC).
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 products 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
When mixed with water and tested, TEC® Power Grout™ exceeds
ANSI A118.7 Specifications for Ceramic Tile Grouts, Polymer-
modified Cement Grout and meets the listed ANSI A118.3
Specifications for Ceramic Tile Grouts.
TEC® Power Grout™
Description
ANSI A118.7
Requirement
Typical Results
28 Day Compressive Strength
≥ 3000 psi (20.7
MPa)
6000-7000 psi
(41.0-47.9 MPa)
28 Day Tensile Strength
≥ 500 psi (3.4 MPa)
600-700 psi
(4.1-4.8 MPa)
28 Day Flexural Strength
≥ 1000 psi (6.9
MPa)
1200-1300 psi
(8.2-8.9 MPa)
27 Day Linear Shrinkage
< 0.20% shrinkage
0.07-0.08%
shrinkage
Water Absorption
< 5% absorption
2-3% absorption
Description
ANSI A118.3
Requirement
Typical Results
7 Day Linear Shrinkage
< .25% shrinkage
0.05-0.07%
shrinkage
28 Day Compressive Strength
≥ 3500 psi (24.2
MPa)
5000-5500 psi
(34.2-37.6 MPa)
Sag in Vertical Joints
Pass
Pass
Physical Properties
Description
Physical State
Dry Powder
Color
Available in 12 colors
Pot Life
1 hour
Stain Resistance
Allow to cure for 7 days to achieve
maximum stain resistance
Initial Cure [at 72ºF
(22ºC)]
3-4 hours
Final Cure
21 days
Foot Traffic Rating
(ASTM C627)
Residential to Heavy Commercial
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mixing
For best results pour water in a bucket and then add powder. In a
clean mixing container, add TEC® Power Grout™ to clean, cool
water as specified below:
TEC® Power Grout™
Water
10 lbs.
3 1/4 cups [26 fl. oz.]