Tilemaster Grout 3000 is a premium, highly versatile, flexible, efflorescence
free, fast setting wall and floor grout. Specially formulated using hybrid
thickening systems and polarised fillers and additives alongside carefully
selected cements and additives, to produce a smooth and controlled
workability with superior ease of mixing and application properties.
Tilemaster Grout 3000’s flexibility makes it suitable for use in a wide range of
applications, including for use on surfaces subject to limited movement
and/or vibration such as plywood overlay and underfloor heating systems.
Tilemaster Grout 3000 is suitable for grouting joints in wall and floor tiles
between 1mm – 20mm wide. Tilemaster Grout 3000 has a very low water
permeability making it ideal for areas subject to prolonged or permanent wet
conditions such as wet rooms and swimming pools. Tilemaster Grout 3000
can be used internally and externally and it is unaffected by frost after setting.
NB: Certain types of tile and tile trim may be prone to scratching and
surface discolouration with the use of fine joint grouts. Therefore, we
strongly advise testing the grout on a spare tile before grouting the tiled
area. Where necessary, apply a protective treatment to the surface of the
tiles to ensure that the grout cannot penetrate the porous surface of the tile.
PREPARATION:
Before grouting the tile joints, ensure that the tile adhesive has completely
set and that the tiles are firmly bonded. Under normal conditions, standard
set tile adhesives should be left for 24 hours, and rapid set tile adhesives
should be left for 3 hours before grouting commences. Ensure that the tile
joints are clean and free from dust and other contaminants. Excess tile
adhesive should be removed from the joints while still fresh.
MIXING:
Tilemaster Grout 3000 can be mixed by hand; however, it is recommended
to use a low speed mechanical mixer to mix Tilemaster Grout 3000. Add
Tilemaster Grout 3000 to clean water and mix thoroughly until a smooth,
lump free consistency is achieved. After initial mixing allow the Tilemaster
Grout 3000 to stand for 2 – 3 minutes before briefly re-mixing. More
powder can be added at this stage if required. As an approximate guide
for mixing Tilemaster Grout 3000, use 260ml of water per 1KG of powder,
or alternatively 1 part water to 4 parts powder by weight.
Once mixed the Tilemaster Grout 3000 will remain workable for
approximately 30 – 45 minutes at 20˚C, however, this time is extended by
lower temperatures and shortened by higher temperatures. In order to
prolong the working time of Tilemaster Grout 3000, the grout should be
stirred every 10 – 15 minutes. Do not add water after initial mixing as this
will cause weakening of the grout and also lead to shrinkage and
discolouration of the final grout colour.
APPLICATION:
Using a rubber squeegee or a rubber float, work the mixed Tilemaster Grout 3000 thoroughly into the joints, ensuring that they are completely filled and void free. Excess grout should be removed as the work proceeds by moving the rubber squeegee/float diagonally across the tiles to prevent removal of the grout from the filled joints. Any grout residue left on the surface of the tiles can be removed by wiping off with a damp cloth or sponge once the grout has started to stiffen in the joints (after approximately 15 – 30 minutes when using ceramic tiles and approximately 30 – 60 minutes when using less absorbent tiles, e.g. porcelain tiles. Any dry film can be removed by polishing off with a clean, dry cloth once the grout has hardened within the joints.
N.B. If using Tilemaster Grout 3000 onto a substrate subject to lateral movement and/or vibration such as T&G timber floorboards, Tilemaster Grout 3000 will require the addition of Tilemaster Flexmaster additive in order to increase the flexural properties of the grout. For more information please refer to the Tilemaster Flexmaster TDS.
