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Identification & Functionality
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Features
- Ultra strong.
- For interior or exterior use.
- Polymer additive provides color richness and uniformity.
- Improved stain resistance.
- Easy to use - just mix with water and apply.
- Smooth, tight surface for easier maintenance.
- With FlexfreshTM Revolutionary technology that helps to inhibit the growth of mildew, fungus and other bacteria causing odors and stains in construction materials.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Method
- Cure Method
- Basic Uses
- For grouting all types of ceramic tile, quarry tile, pavers, granite, slate, mosaics or brick where joints width is 3 mm (1/8”) to 16 mm (5/8”).
- For residential and commercial, floor and wall surfaces, interior and exterior, in dry or wet applications.
- For continuous water immersion applications such as swimming pools, spas, andshower floors.
- Limitations
- Use only on surfaces which are maintained at a temperature above 10°C (50°F) and below 35°C (95°F) during application and for at least 72 hours after application.
- Do not use Flextile 600 Premium Polymer-Modifi ed Sanded Grout on marble, or soft glazed wall tile, as scratching may occur. Some ceramic tile may be stained by colored grouts.
- Do a test patch, or check with tile manufacturer to see if pre-sealing of tile is required.
- Do not use for applications subject to heavy staining or chemical exposure use Flextile 1600UPG Ultra Performance Grout or Flextile FlexEpoxy 100 Epoxy Grout.
- Installation
Preparatory Work: Ceramic tile surfaces must be clean and setting materials must be adequately cured prior to grouting. Remove spacers and rake out high ridges of setting material from tile joints prior to grouting to ensure uniform grout thickness. Tile joints must be clean and free of dirt, dust or other foreign matter prior to grouting. Do a test patch to see if pre-sealing of tile is required to avoid staining of the tile.
Application: Add Flextile 600 Premium Polymer-Modifi ed Sanded Grout to cool, clean water and mix by hand, or preferably with a slow speed mixer (maximum 150-RPM). Let mixed material sit for 5-10 minutes, then re-mix without adding further water.
Mix with the following proportions:
Water Flextile 600 Premium Polymer-Modifi ed Sanded Grout
770 mL (26 U.S. oz). 4.54 kg (10 lb). 1.9 L (2 U.S. qts). 11.3 kg ( 25 lb). 3.8L (1 U.S. gal). 22.7 kg (50 lb). Do not use excess water for mixing, as this will negatively affect the final cure and appearance of the grout. Dampen surface of tile slightly with clean water before grouting to make spreading of grout easier. Spread grout with a hard rubber fl oat, working diagonally to joints and using wrist action to fully pack the joints. Holding the fl oat at 90° to the tile surface, use diagonal passes to remove excess grout from the surface. Finished grout joint should be fl ush with the edge of the squareedged tile, or tooled to the glazed edge of cushion-edged tile. Allow grout to sit until fi rm in the joints, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Use 2 buckets of clean water for cleaning, one for the initial cleaning, removing the excess grout, and the other for slight moistening of the grout sponge in fi nal cleanup. Avoid leaving any excess water on the surface of grout joints during clean-up.Do not use excess water for mixing or for cleanup as this can cause efflorescence, discoloration and soft/powdery joints. 1 to 2 hrs after application, buff the grouted surface with cheesecloth or a clean, dry cotton cloth when a haze is visible on the tile surface to remove any remaining surface water or grout residue.
- Curing
Cure for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours prior to exposure to traffic, On exterior applications, where freshly grouted surfaces are exposed to traffi c or contamination from other trades, or where grouted surface is exposed to direct sunlight or other uneven drying conditions, cover with poly or plain, non-waxed craft paper for 72 hours to ensure proper cure. Protect from rain or water immersion until thoroughly dry. Sealing the grout is recommended but not mandatory. Follow the recommendations and instructions of the sealer manufacturer. To maintain a clean tile surface, use a neutral-pH cleaner for maintaining the fl oor, followed by a clean water rinse. Do not use harsh chemicals to maintain the tile surface. Grout must be cured for at least 21 days prior to regular maintenance and cleaning.
- Maintenance
No maintenance is required except where damages result from unforeseen circumstances.
- Technical Service
Flextile maintains a well-equipped laboratory able to test its products in conjunction with the products with which they are used.
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cleanability | With water before material dries | — | — |
| Final Cure | 21.0 | Days | — |
| Initial Cure | 12 - 24 | Hours | — |
| Pot Life | 1.0 | Hours | — |
| VOCs | 0.0 | g/l | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Data
Exceeds ANSI A118.6 & A118.7 requirements.
Description ANSI Spec. Typical Result 28 Day Shear Strength MPa MPa Flexural Strength, 7 day > 6.9 6.9 to 10.3 Compressive Strength, 21 day > 20.7 27.6 to 31.0 Shrinkage, 7 day < 0.2 % < 0.2 % Water absorption, 50% humidity to immersion < 5.0 % < 5.0 % Water absorption, immersion to dry < 7.5 % < 7.5 %
Safety & Health
- Caution
Freshly mixed cement, mortar, concrete or grout may cause skin injury. Avoid extended contact with skin where possible and wash exposed skin areas
immediately promptly with water. If any cement or cement mixtures get into the eye, rinse immediately and repeatedly with water and get prompt medical attention. Keep
out of reach of children.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Availability
Flextile 600 Premium Polymer-Modifi ed Sanded Grout is available from Flextile Ltd. and its distributors in 22.7 kg (50 lb), 11.3 kg (25 lb), and 4.54 kg (10 lb) sizes.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 Year