{"product_id":"mapei-ultracare-grout-release","title":"Mapei Ultracare Grout Release","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 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltraCare Grout Release is a high-performance sacrificial coating that protects tile and stone surfaces from grout stains during installation. Improves cleanability and cuts down the risk of grout haze or film residue left behind after grouting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater-based and ready to use — shake and apply, no mixing. Works on all natural stone (marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, granite, travertine), porcelain and ceramic tile, masonry, and quarry tile, for both interior and exterior applications. Performs well on textured and rough surfaces where haze is hardest to clean off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a sealer, Grout Release is designed to wash away during the grouting process — it doesn't provide ongoing protection after grouting, just a clean install. It won't affect grout adhesion to the tile. For lasting protection after the job's done, that's a job for a sealer instead (UltraCare Penetrating Plus).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/7489\/files\/ultracare-grout-release.pdf?v=1786035455\" 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: 23.0679%;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eWater-based sacrificial coating (grout release, not a sealer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eProtects tile\/stone from grout stains and haze during grouting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eSubstrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eNatural stone, porcelain, ceramic, masonry, quarry tile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eReady to use — shake well, apply evenly, avoid buildup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eCompatible grout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eCementitious grouts only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003eUp to ~430 sq ft per gallon, one coat (varies by surface absorbency\/finish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003e3 years in original packaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.0679%;\"\u003ePackage sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.571%;\"\u003e1 quart, 1 gallon\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\u003eDoes this stay on the tile after grouting?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — it's designed to wash away during the grouting process. For lasting protection after the job, use a sealer instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it weaken the grout bond?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — UltraCare Grout Release doesn't affect grout adhesion to the tile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat surface prep does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean the surface first with an UltraCare cleaner and let it dry completely before applying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with any grout type?\u003c\/strong\u003e It's suitable for cementitious grouts only.\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\u003e1154159\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- END FLOORCOMMANDER SKU INSERT --\u003e","brand":"Mapei","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":48553813868738,"sku":"1154159","price":18.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48553813901506,"sku":"1154104","price":51.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/7489\/files\/mapei_grout_release_1qt.jpg?v=1786035725","url":"https:\/\/flooringmarket.com\/products\/mapei-ultracare-grout-release","provider":"Flooring Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}