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MAPEI Flexcolor CQ

The world’s best-selling ready-to-use grout

Ready-to-Use Grout with Color-Coated Quartz

MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is a professional-grade, ready-to-use specialty grout for precision commercial and residential installations with porcelain, ceramic and natural-stone tiles. MAPEI Flexcolor CQ can be used to grout interior/exterior tile, and its dense composition helps to prevent water-based stains by providing water repellency to the grout surface. MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is formulated with the latest innovation in quartz aggregate, which ensures color consistency, ease of cleanability and improved workability. In addition, this grout can be used on sensitive tile surfaces once tested, requires no sealer and cures naturally from evaporation of the low level of water in the formulation.

Comparison testing of MAPEI Flexcolor CQ versus traditional Portland-cement grout has verified that MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is 30% more cost-efficient (based on typical rates of installers) and requires 65% less time to install.

Stain- and chemical-resistant grout formulation with no sealing required
Easy cleanability, color consistency and improved workability
Dries to a hard, uniform color surface in 24 hours and will not stain surfaces
Crack-resistant and shrinkage-controlled formulation
Does not contribute to efflorescence
BioBlock^® technology for mold and mildew resistance
Is used straight from the pail, without the need to add water

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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.).

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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MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is part of the lines:

Tile & Stone Installation Systems - Ready-to-Use Grouts

F.A.Q.

Can I install my Flexcolor CQ grout over the entire surface before washing it?

It is necessary to work small areas, maximum 15 to 20 sq. ft. (1.39 to 1.86 m²). Do not allow the grout to dry for more than 10 minutes.

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After drying there is a hazy residue on my tiles, how can I remove it?

Use UltraCare Epoxy Grout Haze Remover. Although Flexcolor CQ grout is not an epoxy grout, this product works great with it, so long as it is not allowed to remain on the grout joint for more than 20 minutes, which could damage the grout.

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When opening the bucket there is a white liquid pooled on the surface. Is this normal?

Yes, although Flexcolor CQ grout is a pre-mixed grout, it may need to be stirred before use.

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How long after grouting with Flexcolor CQ should I wait to use my shower?

It is recommended to wait 3 days before using the shower. In some cases, where conditions are very humid and cold, or if ventilation is insufficient, it may take longer to dry.

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Is a sealer needed for tile grouted with Flexcolor CQ?

No, this grout requires no sealer and cures naturally from evaporation of the low level of water in the formulation; in any event, sealants do not adhere well to Flexcolor CQ grout, due to its formulation.

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My grout joint is uneven or too deep. Can I add grout overtop?

Yes, you can apply Flexcolor CQ grout over existing Flexcolor CQ grout on deeper grout joints. The key is to leave only a thin layer on the joint surface. For details, see our “Grout Troubleshooting Guide.”

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How do I remove MAPEI Flexcolor CQ grout haze on my newly installed floor?

MAPEI Flexcolor CQ is a ready to use grout that is 100% acrylic and dries harder than cement-based grout. The residue left behind, when not properly removed during the grouting process, can appear as a clear film that can become tacky. This residue can easily be removed using UltraCare Heavy-Duty Stone, Tile & Grout Cleaner.

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