Description
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE USE.
- It is always recommended to check the colour of the colourfill grout, to see if it is meeting the desired colour of the client
- It is recommended to apply a small area with actual tile/stone at site and check for any colour ingress into the tile/stone. Many tiles / stones have high absorption which may cause to wet patches / discoloration / colour marks.
- Plan to provide proper movement joints, peripheral joints to accommodate movements in tile/stone and use flexible grout / sealant to fill these movement joints.
- When water is used for mixing with Colourfill grout powder, non-absorbent tiles will have lesser demand of water to be mixed. It is estimated in the range of 3.30 Litres to 3.70 Litres for 10 Kg Colourfill grout powder.
- For better colour retention, flexibility and water resistance, use Aquacrete Grout admix+ completely replacing water.
- When 2 or more bags are required, it is advisable to dry blend the powders first to avoid colour variation.
Surface Preparation
Clean the surface to be grouted, Remove dust, Grease, Oil, Paint Etc in grout joints and lightly sponge the tile surface to remove dust and dirt (Do not clean the tile with Acid or cleaners, If used made sure to clean the tiles area with plenty of water to remove the acidic remains from the joints before grouting. Substrate temperature must be between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C) .Mix approx 330 to 370 ml of clean salt free water for best result or Aquacrete Grout Admix+ to 1 kg of Colourfill Grout. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer till you achieve a smooth lumps free stiff consistency. Fill the joints by spreading Colourfill Grout paste with rubber trowel such that the entire area of joint gaps you intent to be is filled. Remove surplus material with a damp sponge. Allow it to dry for 3 hours and then clean
Application
Dampen tile surface with water. Spread with a sharp, firm rubber grout float. Work the Colourfill grout paste into the joints until completely filled. Use diagonal strokes to pack the joints. Ensure that joint is filled and grout is not just sitting on top (i.e. “bridging the joint”)
(Note: For fuller flush joints sprinkle a thin layer of Colourfill dry grout powder over surface immediately after grouting. When grout darkens over joint, buff with burlap, carpet remnant or cotton rag to pack joint and clean face of tile)
Cleaning
Cleaning Grout Initial Stage
Remove excess grout from the face of the tiles with the edge of the grout float. Hold the float at a 90° angle and pull it at a 45° angle diagonally across the joints and tile to avoid pulling out the material.
Cleaning Grout Secondary Stage
Remove remaining grout with a damp sponge (not wet) or a damp towel. Work diagonally to the joints. Allow to dry. When the Colourfill grout joints are firm polish the surface with a coarse nylon pad or coarse cloth and minimal water.
(Take precaution when polishing soft glazed tiles or polished stone .Protect from exposure to acids and strong cleaners during service periods. Acidic cleaners can neutralize the cement-based grouts which leads to change in colour, cracking and chalking • Not recommended for soft, polished marble or delicate glazed tiles Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic tile, pavers, brick and stone are not replacements for waterproof membranes.. Colourfill Grout It is NOT a waterproofing compound for joints or surfaces.)
Working Properties
Working Properties of Colourfill Grout at 70° F (21° C)
- Pot life 60 minutes
- Foot traffic 24 hours
- Heavy traffic 72 hour
Advantages
Colourfill is a Single component, just add water OR Grout Admix+ and it is ready to use.
- VOC- Very low
- Excellent non-sag formula
- Smooth, easy to use
- Increased flexibility
- High bonding strength
- Polymer fortified & Non Cracking
- Uniform Colour
- Hard, Durable & Economical
- Dual use- For floor & Wall
Coverage
Approximate Coverage of Unsanded grout per 1 Kg Pkt
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Tile Size x Thickness
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Joint Width |
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| Measured in MM |
1MM |
2MM |
3MM |
| 100x100x3 |
105 |
53 |
36 |
| 150x150x4 |
118 |
59 |
40 |
| 200x150x5 |
107 |
54 |
36 |
| 150x300x6 |
104 |
52 |
35 |
| 300x300x6 |
156 |
78 |
52 |
| 450x300x7 |
160 |
80 |
54 |
| 600x450x8 |
200 |
100 |
67 |
| 600x600x8 |
234 |
117 |
78 |
| 600x900x11 |
204 |
102 |
68 |
| 900x900x12 |
233 |
117 |
78
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(Actual coverage may vary from the quoted coverage due to factors such as method and condition of application and surface roughness and porosity)
Packaging
Product Colour & Shelf Life;
Colourfill Grout is available in 15 exciting shades (Please refer the grout colour chart for choosing the colour required. The actual shade may not match 100 % with that in shade card. Shade card is for indication purpose only) and in 1 kg Plastic Pouch 10 kg and 25 kg Laminated Woven Sacks with 12 months of shelf life from the date of packing when stored in Original packing under normal dry conditions off the ground in a dry area. High humidity will reduce the shelf life of Woven sacks product
