The following precautions are very important and critical while application of LATICRETE® 500 Series grout:
- Don’t mix with dirty water. Always use clean potable water for to mix with the powder if LATICRETE®1776 admix is not used.
- Do not mix the grout in dirty pails, buckets. Always use clean pail to get the best results.
- If the temperature is too low (Below 12 Degrees Centigrade), use heaters to increase the temperature while installing
grout. If the temperature is too high (more than 35 Degrees Centigrade), use cold water or work during the evening / night /
early morning to get best results. - Don’t use putty blades for application of grout: Putty blades are metallic blades which will leave scratches on the tile
surface. ALWAYS USE RUBBER FLOATS so that the tile doesn’t get scratched. - Don’t allow any other works like plumbing, electrical fittings, plastering, tiling or painting to be done in the grouting area
while applying the grout. If there is dust in the air, it settles down on the grouted joint which will be difficult to remove.
Don’t allow any traffic other than people who are working with grout. - Start initial cleaning with a white sponge in about 30 – 45 minutes time from the time of filling up of joints. Final cleaning
must be carried out after 24 hours from the time of first cleaning. - Always use potable quality clean water for first and final cleaning of the grout joints.
