PRO GROUT™ XTREME

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GROUT PRODUCTS

HIGH PERFORMANCE GROUT TILING 09 30 00

2. MANUFACTURER

PROMA Adhesives Inc.

9801, Parkway, Anjou, Quebec Canada H1J 1P3

Tel.: 514.852.8585

Fax: 514.852.8225

Toll-free: 1 866.51.PROMA (77662)

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.proma.ca

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PRO GROUT™ XTREME is an innovative, new-generation, lightweight, unique ALL-IN-ONE

reactive resin mortar and grout featuring FUSION technology, which blends multiple key

characteristics for the benet of the end-user. PRO GROUT™ XTREME is a stain-resistant,

scratch-free and sag-free grout with exceptional color consistency and ease-of-

maintenance. It is a water-cleanable, high-performance and durable all-in-one mortar and

grout that outperforms common cementitious mortars and grouts.

Features

w Use for GROUTING joints 1 mm (1/32") to 13 mm (1/2") wide

w Comes in all PROMA colors, in ONE convenient package

w Scratch-free – no sand or silica in mix

w A LIGHTWEIGHT Technology formula with sag-free properties –

33% lighter in weight than conventional epoxy products

w Contains Recycled Materials (50% Post-Consumer) –

Exceeds LEED® objectives and requirements

w Chemical and Stain-resistant, 0% absorption, no sealing required

w Color consistent – no eorescence

w Inhibits mold and mildew growth

w A PROMA’s Super Setting Technology product: extended working time,

ultra creamy consistency and easy to use for grouting or for setting tile

w No VOC

w For highly resistant institutional, commercial, industrial and

residential applications

w For harsh chemical resistance to highly corrosive chemicals, food products

and beverages such as in commercial and institutional kitchens, bottling

and food processing plants, hospitals, laboratories, breweries and more

w For grouting most types of ceramic and porcelain tiles, quarry tiles, pavers,

glass tiles, natural and engineered dimension stones, granite and slate

(except white marble, onyx and highly absorptive translucent marble and

stone [test rst before use])

w For grouting polished marble or non vitreous soft glaze wall tiles

w For interior use on oors, countertops, walls, and in wet and submerged

areas, including water basins, fountains, pools and gang showers

w Easy to maintain and cleans up to original color

w Use as an INDUSTRIAL-STRENGTH MORTAR for most tile and stone and

moisture sensitive stones such as green or red marbles

(see PRO GROUT™ XTREME [mortar] data sheet for details)

w Exceeds ANSI A118.3 requirements

Packaging

1 L (0.26 US gal) kit; 3 L (0.79 US gal) kit

Limitations

w Epoxy coat thickness should not exceed 10 mm (3/8").

w Grout width should be at least 1 mm (1/32") and not more than 13 mm (1/2").

w Do not apply PRO GROUT™ XTREME when ambient, surface and tile temperatures are

below 15°C (60°F) or above 35°C (95°F) in order to be easily applied and cleaned.

w Do not use in an environment that will be subject to excessive heat. Once cured,

PRO GROUT™ XTREME will resist temperatures up to 100°C (212°F).

w Do not apply or install over expansion and control joints.

w “Caution”: Some types of glazed (or textured) ceramic tiles, porous tiles, marble,

limestone and polished stones can be permanently stained or damaged when

grouted with pigmented, resin-based or sanded grouts.

Generally, white cementitious grout is best suited for grouting white or light colored

marble or granite. Certain highly absorptive tiles (such as Saltillo, adobe, terracotta, etc)

or tiles with surface porosity, rough textured surface and certain types of porcelain

tiles may require sealing prior to grouting to prevent staining. Test a small area rst,

taking all the necessary precautions; apply, where required, an appropriate grout

release (such PROMA’s PRO GROUT™ EASE - refer to technical data sheet for more

details) to prevent grout staining. Follow the tile or stone manufacturer’s instructions

and recommendations.

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4. TECHNICAL DATA

Applicable Standards

For Additional Information, please refer to the most recent TCNA handbook for ceramic tile

installation or the TTMAC Specication Guide 09 30 00 Tile Installation Manual, or visit our

website at www.proma.ca.

WORKING PROPERTIES

(@23° C [73° F] and 50% RH)

Pot life > 1 hour

Initial set > 2 hours

Final cure 21 days

Lead time prior to light foot trac 24 hours

Lead time prior to normal trac 72 hours

Lead time prior to heavy or industrial trac 7 days

Lead time prior immersion or freeze/thaw 21 days

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

(@23° C [73° F] and 50% RH)

VOC content 0 g/L

Compressive strength @ 28 days ≥ 6800 psi (47 MPa)

Tensile strength ≥ 1000 psi (6.9 MPa)

Quarry-to-quarry bond strength ≥ 1180 psi (8.1 MPa)

Linear shrinkage (%) ASTM C531 @ 7 days < 0.20%

Approximate coverage

Visit our web site www.proma.ca and refer to our GROUT CALCULATOR to help determine the

approximate amount of grout needed for any sized job.

Shelf life

24 months if kept in its original unopened packaging and stored in a dry location.

Chemical resistance

Resistance to chemicals varies depending on the concentration, temperature and duration

of exposure. Tests made in laboratory on the PRO GROUT™ XTREME reveal variable resistance

to certain chemicals. The following table must be considered as a general guideline for

PRO GROUT™ XTREME applications. Specic tests can be PERFORMED upon request.

ACIDS

Type Concentration Degree of Resistance

Vinegar 2.5% A

5% A

10% C

Hydrochloric Acid 10% A

30% A

Chromic Acid 20% C

Citric Acid 10% A

Formic Acid 2.5% A

10% C

Lactic Acid 2.5% A

5% A

Nitric Acid 10% A

50% C

Aleic Acid C

Phosphoric Acid 50% A

75% B

ACIDS

Type Concentration Degree of Resistance

Sulfuric Acid 1.5% A

10% A

96% C

Tannic Acid 10% A

Oxalic Acid 10% A

BASIC AND SALT SOLUTIONS

Type Concentration Degree of Resistance

Ammonia Solution 25% A

Caustic Soda 50% A

Hypochlorite Solution 10% C

Act. CL 6.4 g / L A

Act. CL 165 g / L A

SOLVENTS

Type Degree of Resistance

Acetone C

Ethylene Glycol B

Glycerol A

Perchloroethylene C

Carbon Tetrachloride B

Ethylic Alcohol A

Trichloroethane C

Chloroform C

Methylene Chloride C

Tetrahydrofuran C

Toluene C

Carbon Disulde B

Mineral Spirits A

Benzene C

Methylcellosolve C

Xylene C

OILS AND COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCTS

Type Degree of Resistance

Gasoline A

Turpentine A

Diesel Fuel A

Peanut Oil A

Tar A

Olive Oil A

Heating Oil A

A – Excellent resistance

B – Good resistance (a prolonged contact could cause deterioration)

C – Poor or no resistance

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5. INSTALLATION

Surface Preparation

w Tiles must be rmly secured to a sound solid non-deecting substrate in accordance with

the appropriate ANSI A108 Standard recommendations.

w The setting mortar or adhesive must be cured and dry in accordance with the “Prior to

grouting” product instruction requirements.

w Remove all spacers, pegs or ropes.

w Vacuum and clean tile surfaces thoroughly to remove all contaminants.

w Joint spaces should be uniform in depth and width and free of excess mortar, dust, dirt,

free water and debris.

w Pre-seal tile or stone that can be subject to staining; follow the tile or stone manufacturer’s

instructions and recommendations. If needed, use PROMA’s PRO GROUT™ EASE product

prior to grouting (see respective technical data sheet for more details).

Ambient and Surface Temperatures

w Ideally, for best performance and ease-of-application, room and surface temperatures

should be set and maintained at about 22°C (72°F).

w IN HOT OR WARM CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, epoxy grouts harden and set faster, allowing

less time for installation and adjustments. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the

epoxy does not ash set. Cooling the epoxy mixture by placing the mixed-epoxy bucket

over an ice bed or inside a larger cold water container will help slow down the epoxy

setting process and aid in prolonging the available installation time.

w Conversely, COLD WEATHER TILING DOES STIFFEN THE EPOXY, making it harder to spread

with a longer open time. In this case, placing the SEALED UNOPENED UNITS of epoxy

grout in HOT water during 15 to 20 minutes will loosen-up the epoxy, making it easier to

mix and spread while reducing the open time.

w When opting for any of these procedures, caution must be exercised to avoid ice or water

from entering into the epoxy grout mixture.

Caution

Wear rubber gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

during handling, mixing, application and cleaning. Wash hands with soap and water often,

especially after mixing, at break time and before meals. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes thoroughly

with water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated

clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.

Mixing

Note: In order to obtain the maximum strength and performance and a uniform color

spread, it is essential that the ENTIRE contents of each of the (3) three components be mixed

and used together.

1. Pour and scrape the ENTIRE content of Part A (resin) into the mixing pail.

2. Pour and scrape the ENTIRE content of Part B (hardener) into the mixing pail.

3. Blend this A and B mixture using a low-speed mixer (approx. 300 RPM) to a homogeneous

consistency (30 seconds).

4. Slowly add entire package of powder, while mechanically mixing.

5. Mix until a uniform color and consistency paste is achieved. (Approximately 2 minutes).

DO NOT OVER-MIX as this may cause the product to stien and substantially shorten its

working time.

6. Wash tools with water immediately after use or it will be impossible to do so once the

product has cured.

Application

1. Ensure that the setting material has completely cured prior to grouting. Tile surfaces and

grout spaces must be thoroughly cleaned, dried and vacuumed prior to grouting.

2. Spread and pressure apply PRO GROUT™ XTREME into joints working in diagonal sweeps

with a hard rubber oat held at a 45° angle.

3. Ensure grout is well compacted into joint cavities, leaving no voids or air pockets.

4. Remove excess grout in diagonally sweeps across joints, holding the hard rubber oat at

a 90° angle as a squeegee to avoid emptying the freshly applied joints.

5. Wash grout within 1 hour with clean water using a rm cellulose sponge. Proceed in

diagonal passes across joints applying only little pressure. Add a few drops of dish soap

to the clean water to avoid lm deposit on the tile surface. Rinse repeatedly and

change water often for better results.

6. When nished, make sure surface is dry and perfectly clean since product will be hard

to remove once cured. Important Note: If necessary, it will still be possible to remove

the lm deposit on the surface of the tile 24 hours later using the same dish soap/water

procedure.

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Mixing Pail, Part B (hardener)

Application

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Application as a MORTAR

See PRO GROUT™ XTREME “MORTAR“ data sheet for details (Setting Materials/ Specialty).

Note: All expansion and control joints must be carried through from substrate to

nal ooring and lled with an industry-approved exible sealant in accordance

with ANSI A108.01 and TCNA detail EJ171 or TTMAC detail 301MJ. Do not ll or cover

expansion and control joints with installation material. Contact PROMA’s technical

department for additional information.

Note: All expansion and control joints must be carried through from substrate to

nal ooring and lled with an industry-approved exible sealant in accordance

with ANSI A108.01 and TCNA detail EJ171 or TTMAC detail 301MJ. Do not ll or cover

expansion and control joints with installation material. Contact PROMA’s technical

department for additional information.

Curing and Protection

w General: Protect tile-work from weather, freezing, and continuous water condition or

immersion during installation and for at least 14 days after this installation is completed.

w Floor Trac: Prohibit all trac and stepping on oors for at least 24 hours. Light foot trac

may be allowed after 24 hours, Normal trac after 72 hours and Heavy Industrial trac

after 7 days from installation.

w Food Stains and Chemical Exposure: Protect oors, walls and counter tops from food

products and mild chemicals for at least 10 days.

w Walls: Protect walls from impact and vibration for at least 24 hours (or as required by the

setting mortar or adhesive instructions).

w Protect from industrial acids and alkalis for at least 14 days.

w Do not expose epoxy grout to propane gas heaters and their exhaust; such exposure can

cause yellowing of the product. Also, ultraviolet (UV) sunlight passing through interior

windows can sometimes cause yellowing, so protect product from excessive exposure.

w Routine Maintenance soaps and detergents: Refrain from using routine maintenance

soaps and detergents for at least 72 hours after installation.

Note: Since temperature and humidity (during and after the tile installation) aect the

curing time of all cement-based and epoxy products, allow for extended cure and protection

delays when temperatures are below 15°C (60°F).

Cleaning

Clean tools with water immediately after use or it will be impossible to do so once the

product has cured.

Health and Safety

Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete details.

6. AVAILABILITY AND COST

PROMA products are widely available in Canada and the Northeast United States. To nd a

distributor of PROMA products, call toll-free:1.866.51.PROMA (77662).

7. WARRANTY

PROMA warrants that this product is manufactured using quality raw materials and is

of merchantable quality and suitable for the purpose for which it was intended. PROMA’s

liability under this warranty shall be limited to the replacement of its product proven to be

defective. Neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct

or consequential, arising from the use of/or the inability to use this product.

8. MAINTENANCE

Product requires no special maintenance.

9. TECHNICAL SERVICE

For more detailed information on this product, please contact our technical department

for proper recommendations and job eld assistance. Toll-free: 1.866.51.PROMA (77662).

10. FILING SYSTEM

Additional information is available upon request, or by visiting www.proma.ca.

PROMA Adhesives Inc.

9801, Parkway, Anjou, Quebec Canada H1J 1P3

Tel.: 514.852.8585

Fax: 514.852.8225

Toll-free: 1 866.51.PROMA (77662)

Email: [email protected]

PRO GROUT

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XTREME

Professional Materials for tile and stone installation.