How to Guide

Power Grout™
Mix for 2 minutes. Avoid breathing dust and contact with eyes and
skin. Allow mixture to “slake” (sit in the container) for 3-5 minutes,
then remix before using. Slaking allows the water, cement and other
ingredients to react properly.
Note: HBF-CP recommends that a full container of TEC® Power
Grout™ be mixed and used at one time. However, if less than a full
container of grout or multiple containers from different lot numbers
are used, pre-mix the entire contents of the container(s) prior to
mixing with water. (The fine pigment particles may settle during
shipment and color variance can occur in the finished joint unless
you first dry blend in this fashion.)
To ensure color consistency across the installation, use the same
water to grout proportions when using multiple containers for the
same job.
Application
Fully pack the joints between the tiles by spreading TEC® Power
Grout™ with a clean, hard rubber float. Work only a small area at
one time (5-10 sq. ft.). Apply in a diagonal direction across the joint
lines to prevent the grout from being dragged out of the joints. Go
over each area several times from all directions to make sure that
the grout is fully packed in. Remove any excess grout from the
surface of the tile by holding the float at a 90º angle to the surface
and moving it diagonally across the joints. Repeat the entire process
until all joints are grouted.
Clean Up
Allow the grout to firm up in the joints, 20-30 minutes under normal
conditions. Check for firmness by touching the grout with your finger.
If there is transfer, wait 15 minutes and test again. When there’s no
transfer it is time to begin clean-up.
Wet grout sponge in a pail containing cool, fresh water and wring
out. Loosen the grout on the tile surface by moving the sponge in a
circular motion across the tiles. Then use the sponge to smooth the
joints. Completely rinse and wring out the sponge. Wipe diagonally
across the tiles to remove grout residue. Use each side of the
sponge once, then rinse, completely wring out and repeat. Change
the water frequently.
Allow the grout to dry 30-60 minutes and remove all remaining grout
residue from the tiles with a damp sponge and terrycloth towel.
Protection
Protect the finished installation from traffic or impact for at
least 4 hours. Wait 24 hours before mopping, routing cleaning
or shower use. Do not expose to stains, complete water
immersion or freezing for 7 days.
No need to seal grout. If 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 water-based sealer is required, consult Technical Support
for a list of approved sealers. Allow grout to cure for 72 hours
before sealing.
6. WARRANTY
For details about our limited warranties, see your sales associate or
tecskillset.com.
7. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical Assistance
Information is available by calling the Technical Service Helpline.
Toll Free: 800-832-9023
Technical and Safety Literature
To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website at
tecskillset.com.
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