Bostik, Inc.
211 Boston Street
Middleton, MA 01949
E-mail: contactus@bostik-us.com
www.bostik-us.com
This MANU-SPEC® utilizes the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Project Resource Manual (PRM),
including MasterFormat™, SectionFormat™ and PageFormat™. A MANU-SPEC is a manufacturer-specific
proprietary product specification using the proprietary method of specifying applicable to project specifications and
master guide specifications. Optional text is indicated by brackets [ ]; delete optional text in final copy of
specification. Specifier Notes typically precede specification text; delete notes in final copy of specification.
Trade/brand names with appropriate symbols typically are used in Specifier Notes; symbols are not used in
specification text. Metric conversion, where used, is soft metric conversion.
This MANU-SPEC specifies a urethane-based, semi-flexible, low-shrinkage, crack-resistant grout for use with tile
and stone. This product is distributed by Bostik, Inc. Revise MANU-SPEC section number and title below to suit
project requirements, specification practices and section content. Refer to CSI MasterFormat™ for other section
numbers and titles.
SECTION 09 30 00
TILING
PART 1 GENERAL
Specifier Note: Article below may be omitted when specifying manufacturer’s proprietary products and recommended installation.
Retain Reference Article when specifying products and installation by an industry reference standard. If retained, list standard(s)
referenced in this section. Indicate issuing authority name, acronym, standard designation and title. Establish policy for indicating
edition date of standard referenced. Conditions of the Contract or Section 01 42 19 - Reference Standards may establish the edition
date of standards. This article does not require compliance with standard, but is merely a listing of references used. Article below
should list only those industry standards referenced in this section.
1.01 SUMMARY
A.
Section Includes: Urethane-based, semi-flexible, low-shrinkage, crack-resistant grout for use with tile and stone.
1.02 REFERENCES
A.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
1.
A108 Standard Specifications for the Installation of Ceramic Tile.
2.
A118.3 Standard Specifications for Chemical Resistant, Water Cleanable Tile-Setting and -Grouting Epoxy and Water
Cleanable Tile-Setting Epoxy Adhesive.
3.
A118.6 Standard Specifications for Ceramic Tile Grouts.
4.
A118.7 Standard Specifications for Polymer Modified Cement Grouts.
Specifier Note: Article below includes submittal of relevant data to be furnished by Contractor, either before, during or after construction.
Coordinate this article with Architect’s and Contractor’s duties and responsibilities in Conditions of the Contract and Section [01 33 00 Submittal Procedures].
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A.
General: Submit listed submittals in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Section [01 33 00 - Submittal
Procedures] [___________].
Specifier Note: Retain standard color samples below only if colors are to be selected after award of contract.
B.
Product Data: Submit product data, including manufacturer’s SPEC-DATA® sheet, installation instructions and range of
standard colors, for specified products.
Specifier Note: Retain below only if color(s) is specified in Part 2.
C.
Samples: Submit 3 inch (76 mm) long samples of specified grout in selected color(s).
D.
Warranty: Manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is
in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have under Contract Documents.
Specifier Note: Article below should include prerequisites, standards, limitations and criteria which establish an overall level of quality
for products and workmanship for this section. Coordinate article below with Division 01 Quality Assurance Section.
1.04 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A.
Coordination: Coordinate work of this Section with work of other trades for proper time and sequence to avoid construction
delays. Comply with Section [01 31 00 – Project Management and Coordination].
Specifier Note: Add additional text to specify unusual or detailed coordination requirements affecting the work results of this Section.
B.
Preinstallation Meetings: Conduct preinstallation meeting [3 weeks] prior to commencing the work to verify project
requirements, substrate conditions and coordination with other building subtrades, and to review manufacturer’s installation
instructions and manufacturer’s warranty requirements. Comply with Section [01 31 19 – Project Meetings].
1.
Representatives of owner, architect, general contractor, tile subcontractor, and any other parties who are involved in
the scope of this installation must attend the meeting.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Regulatory Requirements: In accordance with Section [01 41 00 - Regulatory Requirements] [___________].
Specifier Note: Article below should include special and unique requirements. Coordinate article below with Division 01 Product
Requirements Section.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
A.
General: Comply with Division 01 Product Requirements Section.
B.
Delivery: Deliver products in the manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.
C.
Storage and Protection: Store materials protected from exposure to harmful environmental conditions and at temperature
and humidity conditions recommended by the manufacturer.
1.07 WARRANTY
A.
Project Warranty: Refer to Conditions of the Contract and Section [01 78 36 - Warranties] [___________] for project
warranty provisions.
B.
Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit, for Owner’s acceptance, manufacturer’s standard warranty document executed by
authorized company official. Manufacturer’s warranty is in addition to, and not a limitation of, other rights Owner may have
under Contract Documents.
1.
Warranty Period:
a.
Installation System Warranty: To obtain a Bostik System Warranty, TruColor Grout must be used
with Bostik branded (Hydroment or Durabond ) installation products. Please refer to specific
ceramic tile installation warranty literature for duration and details.
Grout Only Warranty: Bostik, Inc. warrants that TruColor Grout will be free from manufacturing
defects and will not break down or deteriorate under normal usage for a period of 2 years
(commercial) and 10 years (residential-original buyer/non-transferable) when applied according to
directions and industry standard guidelines.
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PART 2 PRODUCTS
Specifier Note: Retain article below for proprietary method specification. Add product attributes, performance characteristics, material
standards and descriptions as applicable. Use of such phrases as “or equal” or “or approved equal” or similar phrases may cause
ambiguity in specifications. Such phrases require verification (procedural, legal and regulatory) and assignment of responsibility for
determining “or equal” products.
2.01 GROUT
Specifier Note: Paragraph below is an addition to CSI SectionFormat and a supplement to MANU-SPEC. Retain or delete paragraph
below per project requirements and specifier’s practice.
A.
Manufacturer: Bostik, Inc.
1.
B.
Contact: 211 Boston Street, Middleton, MA 01949; Telephone: (888) 592-8558; Fax: (978) 750-7212; E-mail
contactus@bostik-us.com website: www.bostik-us.com.com.
Bostik TruColor Pre-Mixed Grout:
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1.
Physical Properties:
a.
Water Cleanability (ASTM A118.3): Pass
b.
Initial Set (ASTM A118.3): > 2 hours
c.
Service Strength (ASTM A118.3): Pass
d.
Vertical Joint Sag (ASTM A118.3): Pass
e.
Linear Shrinkage (ASTM A118.3, ASTM A118.7): 0.06%
f.
Stain Resistance (ASTM A118.3): Pass
g.
Compressive Strength (ASTM A118.3, A118.7): 4200 psi (29 MPa)
h.
Chemical Resistance (ASTM A118.3): Pass
i.
Water Absorption (ASTM A118.6, A118.7): < 1%
Specifier Note: Retain color(s) below to conform to project requirements. If more than one is retained, create designators and
coordinate with the drawings. If color is not selected, retain option to select after award on contract.
2.
Color:
a.
[Bright White H177]
b.
[Classic Bone H158 / Bone D-G19]
c.
[Alabaster H189 / Birch D-G50]
d.
[Mobe Pearl H145 / Oyster D-G03]
e.
[Antique White H135 / Biscuit D-G14]
f.
[Linen H163 / Driftwood D-G16]
g.
[Almond H153 / Coffee D-G28]
h.
[Champagne H138 / Haystack D-G07]
i.
[Portabella H184 / Sycamore D-G45]
j.
[Jamoca H162 / Camel D-G21]
k.
[Summer Wheat H150 / Walnut D-G15]
l.
[Kahlua Cream H143 / Sandcastle D-G04]
m.
[Latte H192 / Acorn D-G47]
n.
[Sand Beige H148 / Chocolate D-G10]
o.
[Delorean Gray H160 / Steel D-G22]
p.
[Natural H146 / Natural D-G02]
q.
[Misty Gray H144 / Ocean Gray D-G05]
r.
[Shadow H195 / Cobblestone D-G44]
s.
[French Gray H142 / Storm D-G06]
t.
[Char Black H139 / Jet Black D-G08]
u.
[As selected from manufacturer’s standard colors].
Specifier Note: A similar product with Urethane Grout Technology (UGT) can be substituted for TruColor Pre-Mixed Grout.
2.02 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS
A.
Substitutions: Substitutions in accordance with [Section 01 25 13 - Product Substitution Procedures] [No substitutions
permitted] [___________].
PART 3 EXECUTION
Specifier Note: Paragraph below is an addition to CSI SectionFormat and a supplement to MANU-SPEC. Retain or delete paragraph
below per project requirements and specifier’s practice.
3.01 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
A.
Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s product data, including product technical bulletins, product catalog installation
instructions and product package instructions for installation.
3.02 EXAMINATION
A.
Site Verification of Conditions: Verify that substrate conditions, which have been previously installed under other sections,
are acceptable for product installation in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A.
Comply with ANSI A108.
END OF SECTION