Installation Instructions

Product Data
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout
(TA-440)
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
A dual-purpose mortar/grout, three-part epoxy system for interior (both interior/
exterior when used as grout) floors, walls and countertops is designed for residential
to extra heavy commercial use. Used as a grout, this system is recommended
wherever complete stain or chemical resistance is required and/or desired. High
temperature (HT) formula is approved for surfaces subject to extreme heat or steam
cleaning [up to 350°F (177°C)]. Used as a mortar, this system is ideal for installing
green marble and other moisture-sensitive stones and agglomerates over a wide
variety of substrates, including cold rolled steel.
NOTE:This data sheet describes AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout for use as a grout.
Refer to the Mortar version of this data sheet for use as a mortar.
Key Features and Benefits
• Improved clean-up • Excellent stain resistance
• High chemical resistance • Easy application
• Extremely durable and impact resistant • Superior UV stability reduces yellowing
• For grouting installations in Foodservice Operations such as commercial kitchens
where enzymatic cleaners are used.
• Ideal for grouting walls [up to
1
⁄4 " (6 mm) grout joint], floors, and countertops
• Meets or exceeds ANSI A118.3 Standards
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Tile Size
Joint Width in inches (mm)
1
⁄
16
"
(1.6)
1
⁄
8
"
(3)
1
⁄
4
"
(6)
3
⁄
8
"*
(9)
1
⁄
2
"*
(12)
1
⁄
16
"
(1.6)
1
⁄
8
"
(3)
1
⁄
4
"
(6)
3
⁄
8
"*
(9)
1
⁄
2
"*
(12)
Approximate coverage in square feet (m
2
)
per 3 gallon kit (11.35 L) per 1.5 gallon kit (5.68 L)
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
(25 x 25 x 6 mm)
114
(10.6)
57
(5.3)
28
(2.6)
19
(1.8)
14
(1.3)
57
(5.3)
29
(2.7)
14
(1.3)
10
(0.9)
7
(0.7)
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
(50 x 50 x 6 mm)
229
(21.3)
114
(10.6)
57
(5.3)
38
(3.5)
28
(2.6)
115
(10.7)
57
(5.3)
29
(2.7)
19
(1.8)
14
(1.3)
4
1
⁄
4
" x 4
1
⁄
4
" x
5
⁄
16
"
(108 x 108 x 8 mm)
339
(36.1)
194
(18.0)
97
(9.0)
64
(5.9)
48
(4.5)
195
(18.1)
97
(9.0)
49
(4.5)
32
(3.0)
24
(2.3)
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
(100 x 200 x 12 mm)
305
(28.3)
152
(14.1)
76
(7.1)
50
(4.6)
38
(3.5)
153
(14.2)
76
(7.1)
38
(3.6)
25
(2.3)
19
(1.8)
6" x 6" x
5
⁄
16
"
(150 x 150 x 8 mm)
549
(51.0)
274
(25.5)
137
(12.7)
91
(8.5)
68
(6.3)
275
(25.5)
137
(12.8)
69
(6.4)
46
(4.3)
34
(3.2)
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
"
(150 x 150 x 12 mm)
343
(31.9)
171
(15.9)
85
(7.9)
57
(5.3)
42
(3.9)
172
(16.0)
86
(8.0)
43
(4.0)
29
(2.7)
21
(2.0)
8" x 8" x
5
⁄
16
"
(200 x 200 x 8 mm)
733
(68.1)
366
(34.0)
183
(17.0)
122
(11.3)
91
(8.5)
367
(34.1)
183
(17.0)
92
(8.5)
61
(5.7)
46
(4.3)
8" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
(200 x 200 x 9 mm)
458
(42.5)
229
(21.3)
114
(10.6)
76
(7.1)
57
(5.3)
229
(21.3)
115
(10.7)
57
(5.3)
38
(3.6)
29
(2.7)
12" x 12" x
5
⁄
16
"
(300 x 300 x 8 mm)
1099
(102.1)
549
(51.0)
274
(25.5)
183
(17.0)
137
(12.7)
550
(51.1)
275
(25.5)
137
(12.8)
92
(8.5)
69
(6.4)
16" x 16" x
5
⁄
16
"
(400 x 400 x 8 mm)
1466
(136.2)
733
(68.1)
366
(34.0)
244
(22.7)
183
(17.0)
733
(68.1)
367
(34.1)
183
(17.0)
122
(11.4)
92
(8.5)
* Not for wall grout applications.
Packaging
3 Gallon (11.35 L) Kit:
Part A: Two
1
⁄2 Gallon (64 fl. oz.) (1.89 L), Resin/Pigment sold separately
Parts B & C: Two 22.6 fl. oz. (.67 L) Part B and two 11.1 lbs (5.03 kg)
Parts B & C packaged in a 5 gallon plastic pail (18.92 L)
Colors
Part A (
1
⁄2 gallon/64 fl. oz./1.89 L): Available in 12 standard colors and
700+ formulated special order colors with optional metallic (bronze, silver and gold)
or glow-in-the dark enhancers.
Storage
Freeze/thaw stable. Store in a dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Limitations
• When used as a mortar, AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout is recommended for interior
use only.
• When used as a grout, AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout is recommended for interior
and exterior applications.
• Not recommended for soft polished marble or delicate glazed tiles.
• Not for use over rubber or strip wood floors.
• For setting light colored marble or stone, use 931 Standard White mortar.
• Do not apply over dimensionally unstable surfaces such as: single-layer wood
floors, lauan plywood, particle board, oriented strand board or poured gypsum
underlayments.
• AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Grout should not be applied when the temperature of the
area to be tiled is below 60°F (16°C) as this delays the curing process. Maintain
working temperature at 60-90°F (16-32°C).
• Note that yellowing from UV exposure can occur in any 100% solids epoxy
product, and for this reason, H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. cannot
guarantee that yellowing will not occur.
• Glow-in-the-dark effect lasts up to 3 hours pending exposure to light source.
Level of illumunination may decrease after several years or under extreme
environmental conditions.
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.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
ANSI 118.3 Chemical Resistance (ASTM C267)
AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout (TA-440)
Chemical Name Room
Temp.
Boiling Chemical Name Room
Temp.
Boiling
Acetic Acid 3% R R Carbon Disulfide C —
Acetic Acid 10% N R Carbon Tetrachloride R R
Acetic Anhydride N — Chloracetic Acid 10% N R
Acetic Acid Glacial N N Chloracetic Acid 50% N N
Acetone N C Citric Acid 20% R R
Aluminum Fluoride R R Chlorobenzene N —
Ammonium Bromide R R ChlorIne Water (Bleach) R R
Amyl Alcohol R N Chromic Acid 10% R R
Aniline N — Cooking Grease R N
Barium Hydroxide R R Cresol N N
Beer R R Ethyl Alcohol C R
Benzaldehyde N — Ethyl Amine N R
Benzene N N Ethyl Bromide N R
Benzyl Acetate C N Ferric Chloride R R
Benzyl Alcohol N — Formic Acid Glacial N N
Bromine Water R R Formic Acid 10% N R
Butanol R R Household Ammonia R R
Butyl Acetate N N Hydrobromic Acid 10% R R
Butyl Cellosolve N N Hydrochloric Acid 10% R R
Calcium Chloride R R Hydrochloric Acid 37% R R
Calcium Hydroxide R R Hydrofluoric Acid 10% R R
VOC 0 g/L, less water
Product contains recycled
material.
Part A:12% pre-consumer