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Ultracolor Plus FA

The world's best-selling grout, now with CO₂ fully offset in the entire life cycle

Rapid-Setting, “All-in-One” Grout Replacement for Sanded and Unsanded Grouts

Ultracolor Plus FA – with DropEffect^™ technology and CO₂ emissions fully offset in the product's life cycle – is an ultra premium, fine-aggregate, fast-setting, polymer-modified, color-consistent, nonshrinking, efflorescence-free grout for joint widths from 1/16" to 3/4" (1.5 to 19 mm). DropEffect reduces surface absorption to help repel water, dirt and grime from penetrating grout joints. Ultracolor Plus FA is specially formulated with MAPEI’s High-Hydrated Cement Technology (HCT^™) to eliminate common problems such as color consistency and efflorescence. Along with offering higher polymer content, HCT reduces absorption and increases stain resistance when compared with standard-performance cement grouts.

NO EFFLORESCENCE
FAST-SETTING
EASY TO INSTALL

MAPEI promotes the total offsetting of residual CO₂ emissions during the life cycle of products by acquiring certified environmental credits.

CO₂ emissions measured throughout the life cycle of products from the ZERO line in 2025, using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, verified and certified with EPDs, have been offset through the acquisition of third-party-certified carbon credits in support of forestry protection projects: A commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity.

For more details on how emissions are calculated and on climate-mitigation projects that are financed through certified carbon credits, click here.

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Tile specifications

Grout specifications

Area to be covered

Your project:

Tile Length

Tile Width

Tile Thickness

Grout Joint Width

Area to be grouted

Consumption:

Grouts require:

Product packaging available*:

*Packages available depending on colours

The calculation is based on the actual volume to be filled and the product density.

The provided data should be considered indicative and for estimation purposes only, as certain factors that may still affect the actual consumption cannot be considered (for example, tile roughness, excess residual product, surface irregularities, etc.).

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Color Palette

5001 Alabaster

5002 Pewter

5004 Bahama Beige

5005 Chamois

5006 Harvest

5007 Chocolate

5009 Gray

5010 Black

5011 Sahara Beige

5014 Biscuit

5015 Bone

5019 Pearl Gray

5027 Silver

5038 Avalanche

5039 Ivory

5042 Mocha

5044 Pale Umber

5047 Charcoal

5049 Light Almond

5077 Frost

5079 Cocoa

5093 Warm Gray

5101 Rain

5103 Cobblestone

5104 Timberwolf

5105 Driftwood

5107 Iron

5220 Eggshell (formerly White)

5221 Moonbeam (New)

5222 Honey Butter (New)

5223 Oatmeal (New)

5224 Wicker (New)

5225 Sandstorm (New)

5226 Nutmeg (New)

5227 Castle Wall (New)

5228 Cavern Moss (New)

5229 Sea Salt (New)

5230 Armor (New)

5231 Deep Ocean (New)

5232 Night Sky (New)

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Product documentation

Brochures, Technical documentation

Glass tile installation solutions

Brochures

Residential single-source building solutions

Brochures

System Solutions Guide: Retail and Restaurants

Brochures

System Solutions Guide: Healthcare

Brochures

System Solutions Guide: Hospitality

Technical documentation

Installing tile in hot weather

Brochures

MAPEI products for installing gauged porcelain tile panels (GPT)

Technical documentation

Mixing partial units of grout

Brochures

Grout Troubleshooting Guide

Technical documentation

Tiling near heat sources

Technical documentation

Causes and cures of efflorescence

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Ultracolor Plus FA is part of the lines:

Manufactured Stone Veneer Systems - Pointing Mortar and Grout

Tile & Stone Installation Systems - Cement Grouts

F.A.Q.

Can I mix just a part of my bag of grout?

Yes, it is possible to mix less than a full bag of grout. See our document: “Mixing partial units of grout.”

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Why is my grout discolored?

Possible causes are:

Washed with excessive amounts of water.
Too much water was mixed-in with the grout.
Grouted before mortar was fully dry, with moisture from the mortar trapped under the tile.
Wall tiles may be inherently over-absorbent.

In all cases, apply UltraCare Grout Refresh to the grout joints.

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Do I need to do anything differently when installing tile in hot weather?

Yes, the hotter the temperature, the faster the cement grout dries. Consult our technical bulletin: “Installing tile in hot weather.”

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My grout joints are uneven or too deep; can I add more grout overtop?

No, a cement-based grout needs 2/3 the thickness of the tile for proper placement. Scrape it away and re-grout any grout joints with this condition.

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How long do I have to wait after installing ceramic tile with cement-based grout to use my shower?

3 days minimum

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Should I use a sealant?

Although not required, for optimal results, Ultracolor Plus FA or Ultracolor Plus Max may be sealed - especially in places such as showers. Sealers make grout maintenance easier in the long run. The solution: UltraCare Grout Sealer.

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Ultracolor Plus FA

The world's best-selling grout, now with CO₂ fully offset in the entire life cycle