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GDC - Printable Directions
for all GDC products.
Preparing your
Grout - For Color Sealing using our GDC- Epoxy Grout Colorants.
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
For newly installed
grout - That has not been sealed before, and is still clean, It is
not necessary to use any Sealer removers, Acidic or Alkaline cleaners.
For Grout that has
been sealed before - Use our GDC Grout Sealer remover.
If you are not sure
that your grout was sealed - Try this test - Pour some water on your
grout, if the grout stays the same color or the water beads up
(like when you wax your car), then it was probably sealed. Use the GDC
Sealer Remover. If the grout changes color, gets darker or the water
absorbs into the grout then your grout is still pourus and probably has
not been sealed. Then you do not have to use the Sealer Remover product.
If your grout is dirty
- Use our GDC Pre Treat Cleaner. This product will clean the grout and
also open the pours of the grout so the colorant penetrates deeper.
If your grout is
Sealed and Dirty - Use our GDC Sealer Remover, let dry, then use our
GDC Pre Treat Cleaner.
If Wax is in your
grout - From using wax products like Mop & Glow or Murphy's oil
soap, then it must be removed before Color Sealing, Use our GDC Grout
Sealer Remover for this.
Repair any missing or
cracked grout - It is recommended that you repair and missing
or cracked grout before Color Sealing. You can put in any color grout
that you have. It will not matter, because the GDC Epoxy Grout Colorant
will make all of the grout one even color. If
you have sanded grout (very rough) then you should do your repairs with
a sanded grout. If you have unsanded grout (smooth) than you should do
your repairs with a unsanded grout. Let the repair
"cure" for 7 days before applying the colorant
GDC Epoxy Grout
Colorant Directions for Color Sealing
Shake closed bottle
well before using.
Safety first - It
is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing with
these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear, Safety
glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the area well
ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan. Remember
to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of children.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in the home and
the work place.
Always do a test area
first, wait 1 hour for results, it is the responsibility of the customer
and or end user to determine whether or not the use of these products is
suitable for their purpose and needs. Do test area first to determine
colorant color, adherence and cleanup methods needed
Some new grout requires a
minimum of 14 days cure time before a colorant or sealer is applied.
Existing grout joints
must be clean, dry and free of existing coatings or contaminants or
sealers that may affect bond. Prepare existing grout joints as needed.
Grout joints must be clean and dry before application of colorant
Toothbrush Method
- Pour the Epoxy Grout Colorant into a small shallow dish and apply
onto the grout joint using a back and fourth motion. Spread evenly,
working the GDC Grout Colorant into the grout joint.
Application Bottle
Method- Pour the Grout Colorant
into the application bottle, (sold separately) and apply directly to the
grout joint. While slightly squeezing the bottle gently allow colorant
to evenly flow out. Spread evenly, working Grout Colorant into the grout
joint using a back and forth motion.
Our
GDC Epoxy Grout Colorant uses a dry method cleanup no water is needed in
most cased.
Apply
the Epoxy Grout Colorant in a small workable area at a time. Let
the Grout Colorant “set-up” in the grout joint for a couple of
minutes or sometimes just seconds. Clean
the excess Grout Colorant off of the tile while the colorant is
dry in the grout joint but still wet on the tile. With a dry rag or
scrub pad, (no water) by wiping up the excess Grout Colorant from the
tile as you go, skimming lightly over the grout joint in a circular
motion.
After the Grout Colorant
is applied their might be a slight residual left on the tile, depending
on how well it was cleaned after colorant application. If this happens
take a slightly dampened sponge and wipe the residual off.
Save any extra colorant
in a tightly sealed container for "touch-ups".
Once the grout is
colored you can walk on the floor lightly for the first day
While our colorant is dry
in minutes and the area is ready for traffic the same day. It is
recommended that you do not put any heavy amounts of water or chemicals
on your floor for the first week.
Wipe up any spills with a
damp sponge.
Let the Epoxy Grout
Colorant “cure/bond” to your grout for at least one week.
The first real cleaning
of your floor should be done with warm water only, no chemicals.
When cleaning and
maintaining your floors always remember to either sweep or vacuum first
before mopping the floor. When you mop the floor always remember to
change the water constantly as needed. After the first cleaning
with “water only” you can maintain your floor and walls with Neutral
pH cleaner. Never use Vinegar, Bleach, Acids, Alkalis, or Ammonia
when maintaining your tile floors. And always vacuum or sweep
before mopping your floor.
GDC
Epoxy Grout Colorant, cure time, limitations and handling and storage.
Always do a test area
first, wait 1 hour for results. Do test area first to product
suitability and to determine colorant color, adherence and cleanup
methods needed.
Ready
for traffic the same day.
Allow
a minimum 2-hour drying time between coats
Not
recommended for use under water in pools, ponds and
natural stone
.
Previously
applied sealers must be completely removed prior to using a grout
colorant.
If
going from a dark to light grout color, more than 1 application may be
necessary.
Close
container after each use
For
best results, do not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above
110° F (43° C)
Use
in temperatures between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
Save
any extra colorant in a tightly sealed container product is freeze-thaw
stable
for up to 3 cycles.
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach of
children
-
Do not take
internally
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Avoid contact with
eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
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IF INGESTED: Drink 1
to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
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EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention
Directions for GDC
Sealer Remover Concentrate
Use to remove
old sealers, wax, oils, dirt, fats, grease, polymerized oils, soap scum
etc. from
grout that has been sealed. Use before application of our GDC grout
colorant. Just add the entire 8 ounce bottle to, 2
gallons of water, let dwell in grout joint, agitate with a thin wire
brush and wipe up dirty residual. In some circumstances for industrial or high solid sealers that are oil or solvent
based, it may be necessary to use this
product undiluted in a spray bottle and spray directly in the grout
joint, let dwell and then agitate with a thin, wire or nylon brush.
Always do a test area to determine whether or not this product is
suitable for your project.
Apply to grout
joints, let sit wet for a couple of minutes to allow for dwelling time
{Do not let dry} and agitate grout joints directly with nylon or soft
brass detail brush, then wipe away residual with a sponge while rinsing
in a bucket of water. Then rinse the entire area with water. Sold
as a concentrate in 8 ounce bottles which is enough to
cover 200 sq. ft. when mixed with water.
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
Do not use on Natural
Stone surfaces that have been Sealed or polished, unless your intention
is to remove the polish or sealer.
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach of
children
-
Do not take
internally
-
Avoid contact with
eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
-
IF INGESTED: Drink 1
to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
-
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention
-
Always do a test area
first, wait 1 hour for results
-
Close container after
each use
-
For best results, do
not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 110° F (43°
C)
-
Use in temperatures
between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
Directions for Liquid
Pre-Treat
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
You do not have to use
this product for our GDC grout colorants to work. If your grout is
fairly new it is probably not necessary. If your floor grout is
dirty you can simply vacuum and clean the grout with any cleaner as long
as they don't contain soapy surfactants or oils. But for a real deep
cleaning and slight grout etching, then this is the product that you
need.
-
Use to remove organic
dirt from grout and to slightly etch the grout and open the grout
pours.
-
Just add our GDC
Liquid Pre-treat to your two gallon bucket of water. This
product is sold in an 8 ounce bottle, but when mixed with your
cleaning water this solution covers up to 200 square feet
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In some circumstances
it may be necessary to use this product undiluted in cased of
extreme organic soiling.
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Do not use on Natural
Stone Tiles, such as Marble, Tumbled or Polished Marble, Granite,
Honed or Polished, Terra cotta, Limestone and other natural
surfaces.
-
Do not let this
acidic product come into contact with metal surfaces such as
Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze, Zinc, such as Sinks,
Fixtures, Tubs etc.
-
Do not discard waste
water in sink if it is Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze,
Zinc, such as Sinks, Fixtures, Tubs etc.
-
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach
of children
-
Do not take
internally
-
Avoid contact
with eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
-
IF INGESTED:
Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention
-
EYE AND SKIN
CONTACT: Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention
-
Always do a test
area first, wait 1 hour for results
-
Close container
after each use
-
For best results,
do not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 110° F
(43° C)
-
Use in
temperatures between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
Directions for
Grout Haze
Remover
Use to remove excess
grout haze from tile & grout, seven days after installation of tile. Sold as
concentrate in 8 ounce bottle, just add haze remover to two gallons
of water and let stand for about 5 minutes so product can dwell, don
not allow to dry. Apply to tiled area scrub floor with a stiff nylon
brush. Then rinse floor with
water and mop up excess. Use to remove Grout Haze Residual and
also to remove organic dirt from grout and to slightly etch the
grout and open the grout pours.
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
-
Use to remove excess
grout haze from tile & grout, seven days after installation of tile. Sold as
concentrate in 8 ounce bottle, just add haze remover to two gallons
of water and let stand for about 5 minutes so product can dwell, don
not allow to dry. Apply to tiled area scrub floor with a stiff nylon
brush. Then rinse floor with
water and mop up excess. Use to remove Grout Haze Residual and
also to remove organic dirt from grout and to slightly etch the
grout and open the grout pours.
-
Just add our GDC
Liquid Grout Haze Remover to your two gallon bucket of water. This
product is sold in an 8 ounce bottle, but when mixed with your
cleaning water this solution covers up to 200 square feet
-
Do not use on Natural
Stone Tiles, such as Marble, Tumbled or Polished Marble, Granite,
Honed or Polished, Terra cotta, and other natural surfaces.
-
Do not let this
acidic product come into contact with metal surfaces such as
Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze, Zinc, such as Sinks,
Fixtures, Tubs etc.
-
Do not discard waste
water in sink if it is Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze,
Zinc, such as Sinks, Fixtures, Tubs etc.
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach of
children
-
Do not take
internally
-
Avoid contact with
eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
-
IF INGESTED: Drink 1
to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
-
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention
-
Always do a test area
first, wait 1 hour for results
-
Close container after
each use
-
For best results, do
not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 110° F (43°
C)
-
Use in temperatures
between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
Directions for Pre
Treat Grout Cleaning Crystals
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
You do not have to use
this product for our GDC grout colorants to work. If your grout is
fairly new it is probably not necessary. If your floor grout is
dirty you can simply vacuum and clean the grout with any cleaner as long
as they don't contain soapy surfactants or oils. But for a real deep
cleaning and slight grout etching, then this is the product that you
need.
-
Use to remove excess
grout haze and as a pre treat cleaner for tile, seven days after
installation of tile. Sold as concentrate in 8 ounce bottle, just
add haze remover to two gallons of water and let stand for 10
minutes so product can dissolve, stir carefully and scrub floor with
sponge mop. Then rinse floor with water and mop up excess. Use
to remove Grout Haze Residual and also to remove organic dirt from
grout and to slightly etch the grout and open the grout pours.
-
Just add our GDC
Pre Treat Grout Cleaning Crystals to your two gallon bucket of
water. This product is sold in an 8 ounce bottle, but when
mixed with your cleaning water this solution covers up to 200 square
feet
-
Do not use on Natural
Stone Tiles, such as Marble, Tumbled or Polished Marble, Granite,
Honed or Polished, Terra cotta, and other natural surfaces.
-
Do not let this
acidic product come into contact with metal surfaces such as
Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze, Zinc, such as Sinks,
Fixtures, Tubs etc.
-
Do not discard waste
water in sink if it is Stainless Steel , Brass, Copper, Bronze,
Zinc, such as Sinks, Fixtures, Tubs etc.
-
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach
of children
-
Do not take
internally
-
Avoid contact
with eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
-
IF INGESTED:
Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention
-
EYE AND SKIN
CONTACT: Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists,
seek medical attention
-
Always do a test
area first, wait 1 hour for results
-
Close container
after each use
-
For best results,
do not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 110° F
(43° C)
-
Use in
temperatures between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
Tile
& Grout Cleaner Concentrate
Safety first -
It is strongly advised that you use Common Safety Sense when dealing
with these or any household cleaning products and chemicals. Wear,
Safety glasses, Gloves, and use a mask if needed. And always keep the
area well ventilated while working, by opening a window or using a fan.
Remember to keep these and other chemical products out of the reach of
children. Safety is everyone's responsibility. Use safety measures in
the home and the work place.
User responsibility-
Always do a test area to determine if these products are suitable for
your needs. Do test area first to determine colorant color,
adherence and cleanup methods needed. wait 1 hour for results. Again It
is the responsibility of the customer and or end user to determine
whether or not the use of these products is suitable for their purpose
and needs.
Our GDC Neutral ph
cleaner Containes no Alkalis or Acids and is Surfactant and
Phosphate free, and freshly scented. Use to clean and
maintain your tile and grout. This product is designed to be safe
for Ceramic tile floors and walls treated with or without grout
colorants. Just add about a 1/4 cup of the cleaner
concentrate to two gallons of water. Note: You do not have
to purchase this cleaner to maintain a floor treated with GDC grout
colorant, the colorant can resist many chemicals, but for only so long,
it is suggested that you use our cleaner or your own neutral ph cleaner.
CAUTION
-
Keep out of reach of
children
-
Do not take
internally
-
Avoid contact with
eyes
-
Gloves and eye
protection should be worn during application
-
IF INGESTED: Drink 1
to 2 glasses of water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
-
EYE AND SKIN CONTACT:
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention
-
Always do a test area
first, wait 1 hour for results
-
Close container after
each use
-
For best results, do
not store in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 110° F (43°
C)
-
Use in temperatures
between 50 and 80° F (10 and 27° C)
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