Installation Instructions
Product Data
InColor
®
Advanced Performance Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
InColor
®
Advanced Performance Grout
(575)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.832.9023 Technical Support
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
InColor is a ready-to-use product within the TEC high performance family of
grouts. Its unique formulation is easy to install, can be used for both interior and
exterior tile installations, and is made for residential or commercial use. InColor is
easy to clean, mold and mildew resistant, color consistent, crack resistant, stain-
proof*, chemical resistant and requires no sealing. This universal formula can be
used for floors and walls for grouting joints
1
⁄
16
" to
1
⁄
2
" (1.6-12 mm) and is backed
by a limited lifetime warranty.
Key Features and Benefits
• Stain-proof* • Ready-to-use
• Chemical resistant** • Crack and shrink resistant
• Easy installation and clean-up • Mold and mildew resistant
• Contributes to LEED
®
project points • Low VOC
* InColor
®
grout is stain proof against most common stains, including blood and urine, when
cleaned immediately.
** See chart in section 4. Technical Data for list of resisted chemicals.
Packaging
10 lbs. (4.54 kg) in a 1 U.S. gallon plastic pail
20 lbs. (9.07 kg) in a 2 U.S. gallon plastic pail
Available in 32 colors. Contact H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. (“HBF-CP”)
for a color selection chart.
Coverage
Figures shown in the chart are presented only as guidelines.
Approximate Coverage per Pound
in square feet /m
2
Tile Size
Joint Width
1
⁄
16
"
(1.6 mm)
1
⁄
8
"
(3 mm)
3
⁄
16
"
(4.8 mm)
1
⁄
4
"
(6 mm)
3
⁄
8
"
(9 mm)
1
⁄
2
"
(12 mm)
1" x 1" x
1
⁄
4
"
25 x 25 x 6 mm
4
0.4
2
0.2
2" x 2" x
1
⁄
4
"
50 x 50 x 6 mm
7
0.7
4
0.4
4
1
⁄
4
" x 4
1
⁄
4
" x
5
⁄
16
"
108 x 108 x 8 mm
12
1.1
6
0.6
4
0.4
3
0.3
2
0.2
1
0.1
4" x 8" x
1
⁄
2
"
100 x 200 x 12 mm
10
0.9
5
0.5
3
0.3
2
0.2
2
0.2
1
0.1
6" x 6" x
1
⁄
2
"
150 x 150 x 12 mm
13
1.2
6
0.6
4
0.4
3
0.3
2
0.2
1
0.1
8" x 8" x
3
⁄
8
"
200 x 200 x 9 mm
20
1.9
9
0.8
6
0.6
5
0.5
3
0.3
2
0.2
12" x 12" x
3
⁄
8
"
300 x 300 x 9 mm
30
2.8
15
1.4
10
0.9
7
0.7
5
0.5
4
0.4
13" x 13" x
3
⁄
8
"
330 x 330 x 9 mm
32
3.0
16
1.5
11
1.0
8
0.7
5
0.5
4
0.4
Tile Size
Joint Width
1
⁄
16
"
(1.6 mm)
1
⁄
8
"
(3 mm)
3
⁄
16
"
(4.8 mm)
1
⁄
4
"
(6 mm)
3
⁄
8
"
(9 mm)
1
⁄
2
"
(12 mm)
16" x 16" x
3
⁄
8
"
400 x 400 x 9 mm
39
3.6
20
1.9
13
1.2
10
0.9
6
0.6
5
0.5
18" x 18" x
3
⁄
8
"
450 x 450 x 9 mm
44
4.1
22
2.0
15
1.4
11
1.0
7
0.7
5
0.5
24" x 24" x
3
⁄
8
"
600 x 600 x 9 mm
59
5.5
30
2.8
20
1.9
15
1.4
10
0.9
7
0.7
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 mix per instructions.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened package. Product
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 saltillo and metal tiles, glass block, or most glass tiles and
polished marble***.
• 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.
• Do not use for commercial kitchen floors or where fatty acids are present. For
commercial kitchens, use TEC AccuColor EFX
®
Epoxy Special Effects Grout.
• Do not grout over existing epoxy grout installations.
• Maintain temperature range of 50°-90°F (10°-32°C) during use and drying.
• Do not add water.
• Do not seal grout.
• Do not use with irregularly spaced or shaped tile or stone such as pebble
stones.
• Use for grouting intermittent wet conditions such as bathtub surrounds and
shower walls. Do not use on shower floors.
• Do not use in steam rooms or saunas. Do not use in swimming pools or
submerged applications.
• Installations over waterproofing membranes may require extended drying times.
• Do not use over concrete slabs with high moisture emission rates.
• Do not use in areas subject to aggressive cleaning techniques such as high
pressure washing, steam cleaning, or enzymatic cleaners.
• Do not use in areas subject to continuous high temperatures (>140°F [60°C]).
*** If sanded grout is appropriate with your glass tile or polished marble, we recommend the
use of InColor 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.