Installation Instructions

Product Data
Design FX
®
Design Inspired Stain Proof* Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Design FX
®
Design Inspired Stain Proof* Grout
(546)
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
Design FX
®
grout is a ready to use grout that accentuates the natural beauty of
glass, mosaic and metal tiles in addition to ceramic, porcelain and most natural
stone tile. For use in tile joints from
1
⁄16 " to
1
⁄2 " (1.6-12 mm) on floors and
1
⁄16 " to
1
⁄4 " (1.6-6 mm) on walls.
Design FX
®
grout is stain proof*, approved for interior and exterior use, can
be immersed in water applications such as swimming pools and is rated up to
moderate commercial use.
Key Features and Benefits
• Interior and exterior use
• Residential up to moderate commercial use
• Stain proof*, no need to seal
• Grout is mold and mildew resistant
• Durable, wear resistant
• Water resistant
Packaging
1
⁄2 gallon container (1.89 L)
Color
Available in Crystal, Silver and Bronze.
Storage
Store indoors in a cool, dry location. Keep away from excessive heat. Freeze/thaw
stable to -10°F (-23°C). If frozen, slowly bring material back to room temperature
and remix.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package. Product
is good for 6 months after opening as long as container is re-sealed carefully
and stored in a cool, dry, interior location and used within shelf life. Covering with
plastic wrap directly on top of product prior to sealing container will help preserve
freshness.
Limitations
• Do not use with polished marble or saltillo tiles.
• Do not use with travertine if the filling of the surface pits with grout is not desired.
• Certain tile surfaces may be stained when grouted. Follow tile manufacturer
recommendations or test in an inconspicuous area.
• Some metal tile may scratch as a result of excessive force applied when
grouting. Check metal tile surface prior to grouting for pre-existing surface
imperfections. Test a small area prior to use to determine suitability.
• Do not grout over existing epoxy grout installations.
• Maintain temperature range of 50°-90°F (10°-32°C) during use and drying.
• Freeze-thaw stable. If frozen, thaw completely and remix before using.
• Do not add water.
• Do not seal grout.
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.
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage per 1/2 Gallon (1.89L)
Tile Size
Joint Width
1
⁄
16
"
(1.6 mm)
1
⁄
8
"
(3 mm)
1
⁄
4
"
(6 mm)
3
⁄
8
"
(9 mm)
1
⁄
2
"
(12 mm)
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
8
"
25 x 25 x 3 mm
51 s.f.
4.7 m
2
25.5 s.f.
2.4 m
2
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
25 x 25 x 6 mm
25.6 s.f.
2.4 m
2
12.8 s.f.
1.2 m
2
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
50 x 50 x 6 mm
51 s.f.
4.7 m
2
25.5 s.f.
2.4 m
2
3" x 3" x
1
⁄
4
"
76 x 76 x 6 mm
77 s.f.
7.2 m
2
38.5 s.f.
3.6 m
2
4" x 4" x
1
⁄
8
"
100 x 100 x 3 mm
205 s.f.
19.0 m
2
103 s.f.
9.6 m
2
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
4
"
150 x 150 x 6 mm
154 s.f.
14.3 m
2
77 s.f.
7.2 m
2
38.5 s.f.
3.6 m
2
25.6 s.f.
2.4 m
2
19.2 s.f.
1.8 m
2
8" x 8" x
3
⁄
8
"
200 x 200 x 9 mm
137 s.f.
12.7 m
2
68.5 s.f.
6.4 m
2
34.2 s.f.
3.2 m
2
22.8 s.f.
2.1 m
2
17.2 s.f.
1.6 m
2
12" x 12" x
1
⁄
4
"
300 x 300 x 6 mm
307 s.f.
28.6 m
2
153.5 s.f.
14.3 m
2
78.6 s.f.
7.3 m
2
51.3 s.f.
4.8 m
2
38.4 s.f.
3.5 m
2
16" x 16" x
5
⁄
16
"
400 x 400 x 8 mm
329 s.f.
30.6 m
2
164.5 s.f.
15.3 m
2
82.2 s.f.
17.2 m
2
54.8 s.f.
5.1 m
2
41.1 s.f.
3.8 m
2
18" x 18" x
5
⁄
16
"
450 x 450 x 8 mm
370 s.f.
34.4 m
2
185 s.f.
17.2 m
2
92.5 s.f.
8.6 m
2
61.5 s.f.
5.7 m
2
46.2 s.f.
4.3 m
2
20" x 20" x
5
⁄
16
"
508 x 508 x 8 mm
410 s.f.
38.1 m
2
205 s.f.
19.0 m
2
102.5 s.f.
9.5 m
2
68.4 s.f.
6.4 m
2
51.2 s.f.
4.8 m
2
6" x 24" x
5
⁄
16
"
200 x 609 x 8 mm
197 s.f.
18.3 m
2
98.5 s.f.
9.2 m
2
49.2 s.f.
4.6 m
2
32.8 s.f.
3.0 m
2
24.6 s.f.
2.3 m
2
12" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
300 x 609 x 9 mm
274 s.f.
25.5 m
2
137 s.f.
12.7 m
2
68.5 s.f.
6.4 m
2
45.5 s.f.
4.2 m
2
34.2 s.f.
3.2 m
2
24" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
609 x 609 x 9 mm
410 s.f.
38.1 m
2
205 s.f.
19.0 m
2
102.5 s.f.
9.5 m
2
68.5 s.f.
6.4 m
2
51.2 s.f.
4.8 m
2
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Applicable Standard
Listed performance characteristics for ANSI A118.6 Modified Specifications for
Ceramic Tile Grouts.
Design FX
®
Design Inspired Stain Proof* Grout (546)
Description
Typical Results
(ANSI A118.6 Modified
†
)
Compressive Strength
28 day cure
28 day cure in grout joint
> 400 psi (2.76 MPa)
> 3500 psi (24.13 MPa)
Flexural Strength
28 day cure > 100 psi (0.69 MPa)
Tensile Strength
28 day > 100 psi (0.69 MPa)
Greater than: > Greater than or equal to: ≥ Less than: < Less than or equal to: ≤
†
Modified ANSI sample size.
* Design FX
®
grout is stain proof to most common household, residential stains
when cleaned immediately. The prolonged exposure of any stain will increase the
likelihood of permanent staining or discoloration of grout surface.
Low VOC