ABC TILE GROUT is a high quality tile joint filler designed for all kinds & sizes of tiles, pavers, synthetic & natural stone. The purpose of a tile joint is to accommodate possible tile movement due to thermal deformation, substrate shrinkage, tile expansion, substrate movement or structural deformation. Having tile joints prevents tiles from debonding, buckling or tenting.
Variants:
ABC TILE GROUT ORIGINAL is used for all tile installations with a tile joint width of 2-6mm.
- Durable & Crack – free
- Non-fading & uniform color
- Professional Finish
- Eco-friendly & Low VOC Levels
Coverage:
Variant Tile Size Joint Width Approx. Coverage
Tile Grout Original
Bio-Tech Tile Grout2kg 30 x 30cm 3mm 8m²
Sanded Tile Grout 5kg 10 x 10cm 10mm 2m²
Coverage is dependent on tile size, substrate condition and tile joint width.
Colors:
F1 Bahama Beige, F2 Sandel, F3 Dark Beige, F4 Mango, F5 Olive Green, F6 Mid Brown, F7 Moss Green, F10 Carmine Red, F11 Terra Cotta, F13 Anthracite, F14 Gray, F15 White, F16 Cream, F17 Ocher, F22 Mint Green, F23 Peach, F24 Pink, P8 Sorento Blue, P12 Black, P20 Dark Brown, P25 Burgundy, P32 Dark Blue, P33 Dark Green
Packaging:
- 2 kg plastic bag – ABC Tile Grout Original & Bio-Tech Tile Grout
- 5kg plastic bag – Sanded Tile Grout
- 25kg multilayer paper bag available for all variants upon special request.
Storage & Shelf Life: Store in a cool dry place. ABC Tile Grout will remain usable 18 months from date of manufacture.
Warranty: Due to variety of applications, different working methods and the various properties of bases, we cannot assume responsibility or liability with regard to the application of our products. Our guarantee and liability are restricted to the quality of our products at the time of acceptance of the customer of such products. In no case shall our liability extend beyond replacement of defective products, if any, found at the time of acceptance. For all deliveries and services, our General Sales Condition including warranties stipulated for each case are valid.
Surface Preparation
Tiled area must have cured at least 24 hours prior to Tile Grout application. Clean tiles & tile joints from excess tile adhesive & other loose material before applying the tile grout. Dampen tile joints with a sponge or brush using clean water only.
How to use Tile Grout
1. Mixing
Caution: Use only non-absorptive materials as mixing base (plastic pail or G.I. sheet). If absorptive materials such as plywood, wooden box, gypsum board, fiber cement board or cardboard is used, it will affect the chemical properties of the product, which can result in bonding failure & poor product performance.
In a clean plastic pail, pour water or ABC Tile Grout Waterproofing & add tile grout powder. Mix to attain lump-free consistency. Let it rest for 15 minutes & restir briefly before use. Observe pot life.
| Pot Life | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tile Grout mixed w/ Water | 1 hour | |
| Tile Grout mxied w/ ABC Tile Grout Waterproofing | 20 mins. | |
TIP: ABC Tile Grout Waterproofing additive is recommended to safeguard tiled areas that are frequently or permanently immersed in water for lasting protection.
| Mixing Ratio | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Variant | mixed w/ water | mixed w/ ABC Tile Grout Waterproofing | |
| Tile Grout Original | 2kg | 650ml | 750ml |
| Bio-Tech Tile Grout | 2kg | 650ml | 750ml |
| Sanded Tile Grout | 5kg | 1000ml | 1125ml |
2. Application
Spread tile grout mortar diagonally using a squeegee. Apply pressure to fill joints uniformly.
TIP: For a long-lasting grout job, make sure all the joints are completely filled with grout. To accomplish this, make several passes over the same area from different directions with the squeegee or grout float.
3. Finishing / Cleaning
After 5 minutes remove haze on tiles with a damp sponge. Let dry. Polish remaining residue with a lint-free cloth to reveal the tile grout color. Ready for foot traffic after 24 hours.
