NICOBOND - NICOBOND FLEXIBLE GROUT ( white/gray )

A single part, polymer modified, cement based grout , formulated to give excellent flexibility and water resistant properties. Suitable for use with Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass and Natural Stone tiles in interior or exterior situations.
code	description
N 1370 051	NICOBOND Flexible Grout – White – 10 kg
N 1370 053	NICOBOND Flexible Grout – White – 5 kg
N 1371 051	NICOBOND Flexible Grout – Gray – 10 kg
N 1371 053	NICOBOND Flexible Grout – Gray – 5 kg
Features
Designed for situations where slight background movement or vibration is likely. - Resilient when set - Water resistant - Low porosity resists water and dirt penetration - Suitable for interior and exterior use - Available in White and Grey Colour - Suitable for tile joints up to 5mm wide for White and 10mm for Grey - Ready for use immediately after mixing
Preparation
Joints between tiles to be dry, clean and free from all loose material. In hot, dry conditions joints should be damped, not soaked before grouting. Tiles which have been fixed to impervious surfaces such as dense concrete or existing glazed floor tiles should not be grouted for several days after completion of fixing, this will allow the moisture from the adhesive to dry out through the joints. Grouted swimming pools should remain empty for 3 weeks before being filled with “balanced water”.
Application
Nicobond Flexible Grout must be forced well into the cleaned joints with a pointing trowel or Nicobond Float Grouter to fill them completely and ensure there are no voids. For large floor areas, rotary floor scrubbing machines fitted with special squeezy blades can be used to rapidly consolidate grout into the joints and assist in the cleaning process. Remove surplus grout as work proceeds and clean tiles off at regular intervals with a clean damp sponge before the grout sets. The joints should be finished off as flush with the tile surface as is practicable. When re-grouting an existing installation ensure that the old grout has been thoroughly raked out of the joints, tasking care not to damage the edges of the tiles. Avoid getting grout into the surface of tiles with a rough surface. Excessive use of water when mixing or during application, overworking the grout in the joints or forced drying may cause shade variation and must be avoided. Polishing of the tiles is best carried out with a clean, dry cloth and should begin only when the grout has set firm enough not to be damaged (Approx 3 hours). For wider joints Nicobond Rapidflex Grout or Nicobond Pointing Mortar incorporating Nicobond Enhancer 2002 may be used.
Approximate Grout Coverage
Wall Tiles 20 x 20 x 0.5cm coverage 2mm jnt 0.2 kg/m2 10 x 10 x 0.5cm coverage 2mm jnt 0.4 kg/m2 20 x 10 x 0.5cm coverage 2mm jnt 0.3 kg/m2 20 x 20 x 0.5cm Mosaic Scored Tile 2mm jnt coverage 0.52 kg/m2 30 x 30 x 0.5cm Mosaic Sheet 2mm jnt coverage 0.84 kg/m2 60 x 33 x 0.8cm coverage 3mm jnt 0.23 kg/m2 Floor Tiles 30 x 30 x 0.8cm coverage 4mm jnt coverage 0.43 kg/m2 40 x 40 x 0.8cm coverage 4mm jnt coverage 0.32 kg/m2 64 x 40 x 0.8 cm coverage 4mm jnt coverage 0.28 kg/m2 Please refer to the Nicobond Specification Guide for details of calculating grout coverage.
Cleaning
Tools should be cleaned frequently in water to avoid the adhesive drying on. Residual adhesive must be washed off the face of the tiles before it dries.