SikaTile® Ultima Ready To Use Grout - Case of 4 Gallons

SikaTile®-Ultima Grout is a professional-grade, ready-to-use grout designed for commercial and residential installations.

It is suitable for porcelain, ceramic, natural-stone tiles, glass tile, Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels and Slabs (GPT), luxury vinyl tile (LVT), and luxury vinyl plank (LVP). SikaTile®-Ultima Grout can be used for interior and exterior applications, including intermittent wet conditions such as bathtub surrounds, shower walls, and shower floors. Formulated with colored quartz technology, it ensures color consistency, excellent stain resistance, ease of cleanability, and improved workability. This grout does not effloresce and does not require sealing. It is designed for grout joints from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.5 to 13 mm).

Key Features

• Superior-performing ready-to-use grout
• No mixing required, easy to spread and clean
• Color-consistent with no efflorescence

Usage

• For interior and exterior applications in both residential and commercial settings
• For grouting floors, walls, countertops, backsplashes, and intermittent wet conditions such as bathtub surrounds, shower walls, and shower floors
• For joint widths from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.5 to 13 mm)
• For grouting luxury vinyl tile and plank (LVT/LVP)

Suitable Tile Types

• Brick and thin brick
• Cement-based precast terrazzo
• Impervious porcelain and glass tile
• Natural stone tile, granite, and slate
• Vitreous, semi-vitreous, or non-vitreous tile:
  • Ceramic, mosaic, quarry, cement body tile

Advantages

• Superior-performing ready-to-use grout
• No mixing required, easy to spread and clean
• Color-consistent with no efflorescence
• Virtually stainproof, no sealing required
• For grout joints from 1/16" to 1/2" (1.5 to 13 mm)
• Provides hard, durable, and full grout joints for professional results
• For interior and exterior floors, walls, and countertops
• For grouting luxury vinyl tile and plank (LVT/LVP)
• Ready-to-use – use right from the pail, no mixing or water required
• Reusable – tightly close lid and store properly for reuse
• Mold and mildew resistant

Packaging

1 Gallon (3.78 L) Pail

Color Options

Available in 14 colors. Refer to the SikaTile® grout kit or color card for actual colors.

Environmental Information

Sika® is committed to environmental responsibility in both products produced and manufacturing practices. The use of this product can contribute towards LEED® v4.1 certification:

• Up to 2 points towards MR Credit 5, Regional Material
• Up to 1 point towards IEQ Credit 4.1, Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants

Approvals / Standards

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — ANSI A108.3*, A118.3*, and A118.6* of the American National Standards for the Installation of Ceramic Tile ASTM International (ASTM)

• Ready-to-use grouts do not yet have ANSI requirements – *SikaTile® Ultima Grout meets specific tests in ANSI A118.3 and A118.6 covering other grout types.
• Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) - Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings
• Tile Council of North America (TCNA) - TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation, TCNA EJ171 Movement Joint Guidelines.

Technical Specifications

Application Instructions

Read all installation instructions before installation and reference ANSI A108.10-1999. Slightly moisten the tile surface with a damp, rounded grout sponge just before application. Force the grout into the joints with a medium-to-hard rubber float held at a 45-degree angle to the tile surface. Ensure all joints are full and free of voids and gaps. Remove excess grout from the tile surface, holding the float at an almost 90-degree angle and moving diagonally to the joints while the grout is still fresh. Ensure the grout surface is flush with the tile edge. After grouting, replace the protective coated inner lid in the pail by pushing down until it contacts the unused grout. Tightly close the plastic lid for reuse.

Clean-Up

Cleaning should begin after the surface begins to dry and skin-over, usually within 5 to 10 minutes, depending on ambient conditions and tile porosity. Grout areas between 25 and 40 sq. ft. (2.3 to 3.7 m²) at a time to ensure cleaning begins before the grout dries on the tile surface. Use a damp, rounded grout sponge to move across the tile surface in a circular motion to loosen grout and shape the joints. Drag a clean, damp sponge diagonally across the tile joints, applying light pressure. Rinse the sponge after each pass and change the water bucket frequently to prevent haze formation. If grout residue remains, perform a final wash about 1 hour after the initial wash using clean water and a white, damp nylon scrub pad.

Final Clean-Up

After 24 hours, the grout installation can be cleaned with clean water. Acid cleaning is not recommended.

Movement Joints

All expansion, control, construction, cold, saw-cut, isolation, contraction, and seismic joints in the structure should continue through the tilework, as specified per TCNA Method EJ171 or TTMAC Specification Guide 09 30 00, Detail 301MJ.

Protection

Do not disturb grout or walk over installed tiles for at least 24 hours after setting. Avoid heavy traffic for at least 72 hours. For residential showers and tub surrounds, restrict use for 72 hours after grouting. Prevent dirt or debris from embedding in the grout joints during curing.

Maintenance

Sealing is not required. Grout must fully cure for 21 days before regular cleaning. Use a neutral-pH cleaner for maintenance, followed by a clean-water rinse. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners. Remove or rinse fatty acid residue from the grout surface to prevent potential deterioration.

Cleaning Tools

Clean tools and tile with water before the material dries.

Documents

• Product Data Sheet (PDS) - 1 MB (EN)
• SikaTile® Grout Color Chart - 4 MB (EN)
• SikaTile® Brochure - 8 MB (EN)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - 247 KB (EN)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - 254 KB (ES)