LATICRETE INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1 LATICRETE Park North Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 235 Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 235 Fax: +1.203.393.1948 E-mail: technicalservices@laticrete.com Web site: http://www.laticrete.com LATICRETE® 1600 Unsanded Grout PRODUCT DESCRIPTION A premium, factory prepared, polymer fortified unsanded portland cement grout designed to be mixed with water. Formulated from a blend of high strength portland cement, graded aggregates, polymers and color-fast pigments. Provides a grout joint that is dense, hard and durable. Uses For narrow joints (1/8" [3 mm] or less) between soft bisque glazed wall tile, non-vitreous clay tile, marble and stone. Advantages
†† Colors available in 25 lb bags: 17 Marble Beige, 18 Sauterne, 23 Antique White, 44 Bright White, 61 Parchment, 85 Almond, 88 Silver Shadow. Shelf Life Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for the period of time listed below if stored off the ground in a dry area. 1 lb (0.45 kg) carton – two (2) years 8 lb (3.6 kg) carton – two (2) years 25 lb (11.3 kg) bag – one (1) year * High humidity will reduce the shelf life of bagged product. Limitations
Consult MSDS for more safety information.
TECHNICAL DATA VOC/LEED Product Information This product has been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute under the GREENGUARD Standard for Low Emitting Products in finished form. Total VOC Content pounds/gallon (grams/liter) of product in unused form is 0.00 lb/gal (0.00 g/l). Applicable Standard ANSI A118.6 Performance Properties LATICRETE® 1600 Unsanded Grout mixed with Water (70°F [21°C])
Working Properties LATICRETE 1600 Unsanded Grout mixed with Water (70°F [21°C])
INSTALLATION Surface Preparation Before starting to grout, remove spacers and debris in grout joints and remove dust and dirt using a wet sponge. Do not leave water standing in joints. Substrate temperature must be between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F (32°C). Apply grout release or sealer if necessary. Refer to LATICRETE Grout Troubleshooting Guide for more information on grouting. Mixing Use approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of clean potable water for 25 lbs (11.3 kg) of LATICRETE 1600 Unsanded Grout 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. Allow to slake for 5–10 minutes and remix. Application Dampen tile surface with water. Spread with a sharp, firm rubber grout float. Work the grout paste into the joints until completely filled. Use diagonal strokes to pack the joints. Ensure that joint is filled and grout is not just sitting on top (i.e. "bridging the joint"). Cleaning Grout Primary Cleaning—Remove excess grout from the face of the tiles with the edge of the grout float. Hold the float at a 90° angle and pull it at a 45° angle diagonally across the joints and tile to avoid pulling out the material. Grout Secondary Cleaning—Remove remaining grout with a damp sponge (not wet) or a damp towel. Work diagonally to the joints. Allow to dry. When the grout joints are firm polish the surface with a coarse nylon pad or coarse cloth and minimal water. Note: Use caution when polishing soft glazed tiles or polished stone. Selecting Other Grout Materials LATICRETE has grouting materials designed for every use. For maximum stain resistance in most installations choose LATICRETE SpectraLOCK®† PRO Grout. For installations that require high strength and chemical resistance choose LATAPOXY® SP–100 or LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout. These products are ideal for installations where a stain resistant, colorfast grout is desired. † United States Invention Patent No.: 6881768 (and other Patents) AVAILABILITY AND COST Availability LATICRETE and LATAPOXY materials are available worldwide. For Distributor information, call: Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788 Telephone: +1.203.393.0010 For on-line Distributor information, visit LATICRETE at www.laticrete.com. Cost Contact a LATICRETE/LATAPOXY Distributor in your area. WARRANTY See 10. FILING SYSTEM DS 230.13: LATICRETE Product Warranty A component of: DS 230.05: LATICRETE 5 Year System Warranty DS 700.12HC: LATICRETE Home Center 10 Year System Warranty MAINTENANCE LATICRETE and LATAPOXY grouts require routine cleaning with a neutral pH soap and water. Contact the cleaner manufacturer if another cleaner type will be used to ensure compatibility with the grout. All other LATICRETE and LATAPOXY materials require no maintenance but installation performance and durability may depend on properly maintaining products supplied by other manufacturers. TECHNICAL SERVICES Information is available by calling the LATICRETE Technical Service Hotline (hours 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM EST): Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 235 Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 235 Fax: +1.203.393.1948 Technical and safety literature To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website at www.laticrete.com. FILING SYSTEM Additional product information is available on our website at www.laticrete.com. The following is a list of related documents: DS 230.13: LATICRETE Product Warranty DS 230.05: LATICRETE 5 Year System Warranty DS 700.12HC: LATICRETE Home Center 10 Year System Warranty DS 265.0: LATICRETE 1776 Grout Enhancer DS 236.0: LATICRETE 9235 Waterproofing Membrane DS 634.0: LATAPOXY 2000 Industrial Grout DS 637.0: LATAPOXY SP–100 DS 254.3: Grout Color Card DS 685.0: LATICRETE SpectraLOCK PRO Grout DS 663.0: LATICRETE Hydro Ban TDS: 192: Installation of Ceramic Tile in Swimming Pools LATICRETE International, Inc. One LATICRETE Park North, Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA • 1.800.243.4788 • +1.203.393.0010 • www.laticrete.com ©2009 LATICRETE International, Inc. LATICRETE, LATAPOXY, SPECTRALOCK and the logo are Registered Trademarks of LATICRETE International, Inc. GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality is a registered trademark of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Data Sheets are subject to change without notice. For latest revision, check our website at www.laticrete.com |