
Davco Elite G10 Grout
A flexible premium performance grout that offers a superior smoothness for use on stone, marble, porcelain, mosaic and ceramic tiles. Davco Elite G10 Grout is suitable for grout joint 1-8mm wide.
- Stain resistant
- Mould and bacteria resistant
- Water repellent
- Colour consistency
- Resistance to efflorescence
- For joints 1-8mm wide
- Can be mixed with Davco Glass Mosaic additive for a coloured adhesive
Usage
- Suitable for interior and exterior applications.
- Commercial and domestic walls and floors including high foot traffic locations, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, courtyards and swimming pools
Advantages
- Stain resistant
- Mould and bacteria resistant
- Water repellent
- Colour consistency
- Resistance to efflorescence
- For joints 1-8mm wide
- Can be mixed with Davco Glass Mosaic additive for a coloured adhesive
Packaging
5kg Plastic film bags
Product Details
Product Declaration
AS ISO 13007.3 CG2WA
Shelf life
If unopened product shall remain use-able for 18 month from date of manufacture.
Storage conditions
Store off ground in dry cool conditions out of direct sunlight.
Bulk Density
1.4kg/L
Volatile organic compound (VOC) content
Low VOC- 3g/L (SCAQMD method 304-91)
Abrasion resistance
≤1000mm3
Compressive Strength
≥15N/mm2
Shrinkage
≤3mm/m
Water absorption
After 30 minutes: ≤5g
After 240 minutes: ≤10g
Application
Pot Life
At 20°C & 50% RH: 1 hour
Curing rate
Curing time for dry areas at 20°C: 24 hours
Applied Product Ready for Use
Application | Wait time |
Dry area | 24 hours |
Wet areas | 3 Days |
Submerged Applications | 21 Days |
Wait time values determined ion laboratory conditions at 23°C & 50% relative humidity.
Higher temperatures will reduce wait times and cooler temperatures will extend wait times.
Consumption
Quantity of grout required KG/M2 per joint width
Tile size | 1mm | 3mm | 6mm | 8mm |
20x20x8mm | 1.8 | 5.3 | ||
200x200x8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
300x300x8mm | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
300x600x8mm | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
600x600x8mm | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
The coverage of the grout will vary depending upon the texture, size and thickness of the tile and the width of the grout joint.
Use the table as a general guide only.
EQUIPMENT
Tools required;
- Mixing buckets & clean water
- Drill with mixing paddle
- Grout float / rubber squeegee
- Sponge & dry cloth
- Personal protective equipment
SURFACE PREPARATION
- All surfaces must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and relevant Australian Standard(s)
- Remove all tile spacers and lugs from the joint areas
- Ensure joints are clean, dry and free from excess adhesive as well as any other loose or contaminating material
- Ensure joints are of uniform depth and remove excess adhesive
- Make sure adhesive is completely set and dried
MIXING
- For residential indoor and outdoor areas, measure 1.1L to 1.3L of clean water into a clean bucket. For other applications see ‘Important Considerations’.
- Slowly add Davco Elite G10 Grout into the water whilst mixing it with a mixing paddle attached to a drill.
- Continue to mix until a smooth, lump free paste consistency is achieved.
- Allow mixture to stand for 5 minutes.
- Remix grout for an additional minute then the grout is ready for use.
APPLICATION
- Lightly dampen grout joints prior to grouting; particularly when using porous tiles or in hot conditions.
- Work the grout in a diagonal motion using a rubber float or squeegee.
- Ensure the grout joint is completely filled and doesn’t just sit on the top of the joint.
- Remove excess grout from the surface of the tiles in a diagonal motion using the rubber float or squeegee.
- Allow 10-15 minutes for the grout to firm.
- Evenly shape the grout joints by laying a damp well wrung out sponge flat on the tile surface and lightly wiping it in a circular motion. Use a minimum amount of water to avoid shade variation, efflorescence and shrinkage.
- Wipe off in a diagonal motion with a clean sponge. Again using a minimum amount of water to avoid shade variation, efflorescence and shrinkage.
- Allow the grout to dry for 24 hours before polishing the grout haze off the tiles with a soft dry cloth. It can then be returned to service
- Hard-to-remove haze can be cleaned with Davco Sanitized® Tile & Grout Cleaner
CLEANING OF TOOLS
- Clean tools and equipment with water before the grout dries.
CLEANING
- Davco Elite G10 Grout shall require routine maintenance and cleaning with a neutral detergent and water.