Grout Admix

First, check that tiles or stones are fixed properly and are not sounding hollow. In case sounding hollow, the first repair or replace the tiling area.

Ensure that joints are clean and free from all foreign material such as oil, grease, dust etc. In case the dust or cement particles are stuck inside the joint, use a vacuum cleaner or blower to remove the same. The Grout remover tool also can be used in case old grout to be removed.

In case working on external façade or on floor joints, avoid applying grout on a hot surface. First, let cool the surface of tiles or stone and don’t work under direct sun. A hot surface may compromise final performance grout.

In case of high absorbent tiles or stone surfaces, before starting the application, first, apply the grout colour in a small test patch area. In case discolouration of the surface occurs, then consult Wallnut technical representative and stop the application.

In case tiles or stone are rustic in nature and having uneven surfaces, it is possible that grout residual will remain on the surface while final cleaning. It is better to avoid applying grout on the entire surface area. In this case, edges of tiles or stone can be masked by applying suitable masking tape and can be removed post-cleaning of grouts.

Mix Lite or Stucco Grout with correct qty. of Grout Admix. Ideally for Lite Grout 400 Ml. / 1 Kg. and for Stucco Grout 275 Ml. / 1 Kg. of Grout Admix will be needed. Use slow speed electric stirrer for mixing to have desirable results. Manual mixing can compromise the performance of grout and colour can be uneven on the final surface.

Adjust the Grout Admix quantity as per ambient temperature and dryness of surface and joints. The final mix must be a workable paste.

Spread the grout evenly on the surface of tiles or stone to cover the area.

Once the grout is spread, fill the joint tightly using a rubber grout float. Keep the rubber float diagonally to the joint and apply a 45-degree angle to have a perfect filling.

Once all the joints are filled properly, remove excess grout if any from the surface of tiles or stone.

Leave the grout for the surface to touch dry. Once the top surface of the grout become touch dry, apply a small amount of water all over the surface of the tiles to wet the entire area. Apply the sponge in a circular motion all over the joints. Finish the joint smoothly and evenly. (In case excess water is used, it is possible that pigments from the top surface are washed away and the final colour of grout may be affected).