Description

ARDEX FG-C™

MICROTEC® Unsanded Grout

• Open to traffic in just 4 hours
• For grout joints up to 1/4″ (6 mm)
• Excellent color consistency

ARDEX FG-C™ MICROTEC^® Unsanded Floor & Wall Grout is a high-performance, Portland cement-based, unsanded grout that delivers fuller, more aesthetically pleasing grout joints with an ultra-smooth finish for floor and wall tile joints up to 1/4″ (6 mm) or porcelain tile joints up to 1/8″ (3 mm).** Use for installations of porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic and mosaic tile, as well as most natural stone* tiles. ARDEX FG-C is freeze/thaw stable, naturally resistant to mold and mildew formation and can be open to traffic in just 4 hours. With its flexibility and high strength, ARDEX FG-C is ideal for interior and exterior floors, walls, countertops and showers.

Key Features	Creamy consistency provides fuller grout joints and an ultra-smooth finish Excellent color consistency Water and stain resistant, no sealing required Use with porcelain, glass, quarry, ceramic, mosaic and most natural stone* tiles For joints up to 1/4″ (6 mm); porcelain tile joints up to 1/8″ (3 mm)** For interior or exterior applications – floors, walls and showers Open to traffic in just 4 hours Easy to mix and apply Naturally resistant to mold and mildew Antimicrobial protection High strength; resists cracking No slake time required Available in 36 colors – see ARDEX Grout Color Chart in the “Downloads” tab
Standards	SystemOne™ Microtec® Technology Meets or exceeds ANSI 118.7 ISO Classification: CG 2 A
TECHNICAL DATA ARDEX FG-C™	Installation Mixing Ratio: 3 3/8 – 3 5/8 qt. (3.2 – 3.4 L) of water to one 25 lb. (11.3 kg) bag. 1 3/8 – 1 1/2 qt. (1.3 – 1.4 L) of water to one 10 lb. (4.5 kg) box. *For smaller batches, use 3 parts powder to 1 part water by volume Performance Pot Life: Approx. 90 minutes Working Time: Approx. 90 minutes Open to Traffic: Approx. 4 hours Brinell Hardness 1 Day: 5,000 psi (351.5 kg/sq. cm) / 34.5 MPa 3 Days: 8,000 psi (562.4 kg/sq. cm) / 55.2 MPa 7 Days: 9,500 psi (667.9 kg/sq. cm) / 65.6 MPa 28 Days: 10,800 psi (759.2 kg/sq. cm) / 74.5 MPa VOC: 0 Packaging: 25 lb. (11.3 kg) net weight per bag. 10 lb. (4.5 kg) net weight per box Storage: Store in a cool, dry area. Do not leave package exposed to sun. Shelf Life: 1 year, if unopened. Warranty: ARDEX L.P. Standard Limited Warranty applies
Technical Data	ARDEX-FGC-Technical-Data
Safety Data Sheet	ARDEX-FG-C-SDS
Product overview	ARDEX-FG-C-Product-Overview
Brochure	ARDEX-Grout-Color-Brochure