fill F&W grout

COLOURED GROUT FOR WIDE

TILE JOINT

DESCRIPTION :
fill F&W grout has variance of colour, water resistant, coarse (sanded) TECHNICAL DATA
cement-based grout complies to ISO 13007 – 3 for Class CG1 cement-based Colour : Refer Colour Chart
grout. Manufactured to stringent Internal Quality Assurance System,
conforming to ISO 9001 : 2008. Density : 1.70 g/cm³

pH of mix : 10.80
USAGE :
fill F&W grout is suitable for grouting or pointing joints between Dry Solid Content : 100%
Ceramic Wall & Floor Tiles, Vitrified Homogeneous Tiles, Porcelain Tiles,
Mosaics, Quarry Tiles, Terracotta, Marbles, Granites, Slates, Terrazzo, Brick Shelf Life : 6 months
Veneer, Decorative Stones etc. Suitable for use at wall or floor, dry or wet, Inflammability : No
interior or exterior areas including swimming pools.
Toxicity Hazard : No
GENERAL PERFORMANCE :
Bed Thickness : 3 - 12 mm wide
The set grout is durable, compressible and water resistant but not
Mix Proportion : 1 pbw water to 3.3 pbw grout (6 ltrs water /
impervious to water. fill F&W grout is suitable for grouting or pointing
Latex Admixture to 20 kg fill F&W grout)
joints up to 12 mm wide. It is not suitable for use on soft glaze decorative
Consistency of Mix : Thin Creamy Paste
ceramic wall tiles, as it may scratch the tiles glaze.
Working Time (Pot Life) : 45 minutes
Requires mixing with Clean Water only. However can also be used with Setting Time : 24 hours
mix GT mix 1, a liquid emulsion polymer, to enhance its physical Application Temperature : Above 5°C – 50°C
properties ie. impart flexibility, improve adhesion, reduce water
Temperature Resistance : 100°C
permeability, increase durability, minimizes algae or mould growth &
Frost Resistance : - 15°C
minimizes efflorescence.
Resistance to acids : Fair
Note : Resistance to alkalis : Good
Colour variation or cracking may occur with Coloured Grout due to reasons beyond Resistance to oil & solvents : Fair
manufacturers control ie. excessive water in mixing and cleaning, condition of mixing Damp Resistance : Good
water, finishing techniques, site condition, mode of mixing & application, tile porosity Flexibility : Fair
variation, efflorescence etc.
Water Absorption : after 30 min : ≤ 5 g
TYPICAL USE : ISO 13007 – 4 Clause 4.2 : after 24 min : ≤ 10 g
fill F&W grout + WATER : Shrinkage
Internal Dry Areas, Intermittent Wet Areas and Sound Substrate. ISO 13007 – 4 Clause 4.3 : ≥ 3 mm/m
fill F&W grout + mix GT mix 1 :
Flexural Strength : ≥ 5.00 N/mm²
• External wall & floor areas
• Wet duty areas eg. communal & domestic showers, toilets, washroom, Compressive Strength : ≥ 18.0 N/mm²
wet kitchen, ablution etc.
• Areas or substrate subjected to movement or deflection eg. building Tensile Bonding Strength : ≥ 0.50 N/mm²
boards etc.
• Heavy traffic floor areas.
• Swimming pool & pool deck

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :
• During tiling, allocate minimum joints of 2 mm wide for wall tiling &
3 mm wide for floor tiling.
• Allow adhesive bed to set 24 hours before grouting commences.
• Ensure that joints are dry, clean or free of contaminants.
• Mix fill F&W grout with clean water (or mix GT mix 1) as per
the recommended mix ratio.
• Mechanical mixing is recommended to obtain a uniform coloured
mortar. Ensure pigments are thoroughly dispersed during mixing.
• Apply grout into joints using a grout float / rubber squeegee, ensuring
joints are fully compacted with grouting mortar.
• Apply to small areas at a time; and clean excess or residue grout
promptly using a damp cloth or sponge; before it dries out.
• When grout is sufficiently firm, polish tile surface with a clean dry
cloth to remove grout film / haze.
• Allow grout to set for 24 – 48 hours.

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Note : TECHNICAL SERVICES :
• Colour pigments in colooured grout may stain or discolor certain tiles or natural For further details or recommendations please contact our Technical
stone slabs; therefore a trial should be conducted to determine ease of cleaning
Advisory/Specification Center at 603-6038 9498 (KL) & 604-626 2830
and compatibility, before actual application commences.
• Certain colours may not be stable when expose to external conditions, please (Penang)
contact our Technical Advisory Department when making colour selection.
• Coloured pigmented products may discolour and / or form efflorescence under PRECAUTION :
external weather conditions in time; which is a natural phenomenon. Avoid inhaling dust. If material enter eyes, wash out immediately with
• It is the responsibility of users / applicators to determine suitability of grout; prior clean water. May cause minor skin irritation; therefore use suitable
to actual application.
gloves. Keep out of children reach.
APPLICATION :
Conditions Of Sales :
Tile Size Joint Width Approx. Coverage Sold subject to Company’s Condition of Sale, which is available upon request.
51 x 51 x 5.0 mm 3 mm 1.00 kg / m²
108 x 108 x 8.0 mm 3 mm 0.75 kg / m² Note :
All instruction and information are provided by us for the general guidance only and are believed
108 x 108 x 8.0 mm 6 mm 1.50 kg / m² to be accurate and complete. Users must exercise special care and caution depending on the
108 x 200 x 8.0 mm 3 mm 0.58 kg / m² conditions and particular purpose of usage and are responsible to ensure that they have
108 x 200 x 8.0 mm 6 mm 1.16 kg / m² consulted our latest literature. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Saint-Gobain Weber (M)
Sdn Bhd, its representatives, agents or distributors shall be under no liability for any loss of
150 x 150 x 8.0 mm 3 mm 0.54 kg / m² profits and other economic or physical losses.
150 x 150 x 8.0 mm 6 mm 1.08 kg / m²
200 x 200 x 8.0 mm 3 mm 0.41 kg / m² Marketing Offices :
300 x 300 x 8.0 mm 3 mm 0.27 kg / m² SAINT-GOBAIN WEBER (M) SDN BHD (169772-A)
SELANGOR :
PACKING : No. 29 & 31, Jalan TIAJ 2/1, Taman Industri Alam Jaya,
Available in 3.5 kg & 20 kg bags. 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor D. E, Malaysia.
Tel : 603-6038 9498 / 9497 / 9487 Fax : 603-6038 9507
SHELF LIFE / STORAGE : Website : www.mys.weber
At least 6 months; when stored in dry conditions of normal ambient E-Mail : info.webermalaysia@saint-gobain.com
temperature.
PENANG :
No. 8, Lintang Beringin 2, Jalan Permatang Damar Laut
Diamond Valley Light Industrial Park,
11960 Bayan Lepas Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 604-626 2830 / 2829 Fax : 604-626 2106

Member Of :
• FMM, Malaysia OHSMS CERTIFIED TO ISO 45001 (CERT NO: MY16 / 02151)
• MCIG, Malaysia EMS CERTIFIED TO ISO 14001 (CERT NO: MY13 / 04546)
• MBAM, Malaysia QMS CERTIFIED TO ISO 9001 (CERT NO: CI / 3693)
• MGBC (Malaysia Green Building Confederation)
• SGBC (Singapore Green Building Council)
• SIRIM Working Group - MS 1294 & MS 1295

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