{"product_id":"mapei-ultracare-grout-maximizer","title":"Mapei Ultracare Grout Maximizer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMapei UltraCare Grout Maximizer, 64 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltraCare Grout Maximizer is a neutral-pH, fluoro-based liquid polymer admixture used in place of water when mixing Keracolor S Sanded Grout or Keracolor U Unsanded Grout. It's not a sealer and won't work applied topically — it's a mix-in additive only, formulated specifically for these two Mapei grouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves resistance to water and oil-based stains, increases grout hardness, and improves color consistency. Also reduces water absorption, improves flexural and compressive strength, and reduces shrinkage in the finished grout. No second trip to seal — one less step for installers, one less material line for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 64 oz bottle mixes with a 25 lb. bag of Keracolor S Sanded Grout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/7489\/files\/grout-maximizer_datasheet.pdf?v=1786041676\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for Technical Data Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eNeutral-pH, fluoro-based liquid polymer admixture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eReplaces water when mixing Keracolor S Sanded or Keracolor U Unsanded Grout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eCompatible grout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eKeracolor S, Keracolor U only — not formulated for other grouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eIncreases stain resistance, hardness, color consistency; reduces shrinkage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eMix ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003e64 oz per 25 lb. bag Keracolor S Sanded Grout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003eMix with a drill, not by hand; don't add water or extra additive if mixture thickens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.7764%;\"\u003ePackage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.8626%;\"\u003e64 oz bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this as a topical sealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it only works mixed into the grout. Applied on top of finished grout, it won't do anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work with any grout brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's formulated specifically for Mapei's Keracolor S and Keracolor U Portland-cement-based grouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to seal the grout after installing?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Grout Maximizer is built to eliminate that extra sealing trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need per bag of grout?\u003c\/strong\u003e 64 oz per 25 lb. bag of Keracolor S Sanded Grout. A smaller 26 oz size is available for the 10 lb. bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-sku-search\" id=\"product-sku-search\"\u003eSku: \u003cspan\u003e03502\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- END FLOORCOMMANDER SKU INSERT --\u003e","brand":"Mapei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48554000318658,"sku":"03502","price":64.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/7489\/files\/grout-maximizer-64oz.png?v=1786041727","url":"https:\/\/flooringmarket.com\/products\/mapei-ultracare-grout-maximizer","provider":"Flooring Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}