Colorstuk Unsanded 0-4

uses

Interior and exterior floors and exteriors
Residential use
Public venues
Heavy-traffic floors
Swimming pools

Premium-grade premixed, polymer-modified unsanded Portland cement tile grout that requires only the addition of water for mixing. It will grout joints up to 5/32" (4 mm). Formulated from a mixture of cementitious compounds, very fine-graded aggregates, synthetic resins, special additives and pigments. Provides agrout joint that is extremely smooth, and so easy to apply and clean. It is an (2) improved (C) cementitious (G) grout classified as CG2 in compliance with the european standard EN-13888, ISO 13007-3 and it also meets or exceeds American ANSI A 118,6 - 1999.

For grout joint widths up to 5/32" (4 mm).For grouting interior residential and commercial wall and floor surfaces in dry or wet conditions where resistance to chemical agents is not required. For grouting dimension stone, slate, granite, stone agglomerates and most types of ceramic, polished porcelain and quarry tiles. For grouting marble tiles (see Limitations).
precautions

Do not use for grouting exterior tile or stone installations. Instead, use colorstuk rapid or colorstuk 2-12 tile grouts.
Do not use for immersion applications (i.e., pools, hot tubs and fountains).
Some types of glazed ceramic tiles, marble, granite and marble agglomerates can be permanently stained, scratched, dulled or damaged when grouted with pigmented grout for this reason, prior to grouting, test for absorption of color pigment. Generally, white grout is best suited for grouting white or light-colored marble or granite.
Porous tiles will need to be sealed prior to grouting.
Do not use where chemical resistance is required.
Do not use at temperatures below 41ºF (5ºC) or above 95ºF (38ºC).

INSTALLATION

1. Surface preparation: Before starting to grout remove all spacers, pegs, ropes or strings and make sure tiles are firmly set and the adhesive or mortar is completely dry. Remove dust and dirt using a wet sponge. Do not leave waterstanding in grout joints.

2. Mixing: Use approximately 1.2 to 1.4 quarts (1.2 to 1.4 liters) of cool clean potable water for 11 lb. (5kg) of Colorstuk 0-4 powder or 6.4 to 7.4 quarts (6 to 7 liters) of cool clean potable water for 55.1 lb (25kg) of Colorstuk 0-4 powder. Place water in a clean mixing container and add grout powder slowly. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth stiff consistency.Wash mixing tools with water immediately after mixing.

3. Application: To aid in spreading the grout, slightly moisten the tile surface with a damp sponge just prior to application. Do not flood the tiles or allow water to stand in the ungrouted joint areas. Force the grout into the joints with a rigid rubber grout float. Insure that joint is filled and grout is not just sitting on top. Remove excess grout from the tile surface, moving the float diagonally to the joints while the joint is still fresh. The grout surface should be flush with the tile edge.

4. Cleaning: Allow the grout to firm up in the joints sufficiently to avoid damaging the grout surface, usually 10 to 20 minutes, depending upon the temperature, humidity and absorption rate of the tile or stone. Use two buckets of cleaning water: one for rinsing the majority of the grout residue from the cleaning grout sponge and one for moistening the sponge in clean water. Wet the grout sponge and wring out all excess water. Pull the grout sponge flat diagonally across the surface of the tiles or stones (from corner to corner) to remove the remaining grout residue and to smooth the surface of the grout joint. Continue this procedure by repeatedly washing and wringing out the sponge. To prevent discoloration and soft or powdery joints, avoid cleaning with excessive water. To control color variations, rebuff the tile and grout surface one to two hours after cleaning with a clean, dry cloth to remove any remaining surface water or grout residue. Clean tools and hands with clean, soapy water while grout is fresh. If a persistent haze remains after normal cleaning, call Butech's Technical department.

5. Maintenance: Colorstuk‚ tile grouts require routine cleaning with a neutral pH soap and water. Contact Butech's Technical Department for further information regarding maintenance of Colorstuk‚ tile grouts.