New Era Tiles & Finishes Limited

Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
PERMACOLOR Select is an advanced high performance cement grout that offers the industry’s first dispensable dry pigment solution. PERMACOLOR Select is designed for virtually all types of residential
and commercial installations and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications. Easy to mix, grout and clean, PERMACOLOR Select is fast setting and is suitable for
joints 1/16” to ½” (1.5mm – 12mm) wide on floors or walls. 

Advantages

 Exceeds ANSI A118.7
 Never needs sealing – Equipped with STONETECH® Sealer Technology
 Vibrant consistent color – minimizes efflorescence
 Reinforced with Kevlar® – crack & shrink resistant
 Fast setting – ready for foot traffic in as little as 3 hours
 GREENGUARD® certified – low VOC
 Equipped with Anti-Microbial protection
 LATICRETE® Lifetime Warranty available
 PERMACOLOR Color Kit – Available in all 40 colors (10 x carton) plus top competitor colors! 

Packaging
Base – 25 lbs (11.3 kg) bag
Base – 12.5 lbs (5.6 kg) bag
Color Packs – 10 x .5 lbs (2×100 g) cartons

Shelf Life
Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed to be of first quality for the time period listed below if stored off the ground in a dry area. 

 25 lbs (11.3 kg) & 12.5 lbs (5.6 kg) bags – one (1) year
 0.5 lbs (220 g) color kit – two (2) years

Limitations
 Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic tile, pavers, brick and stone are not replacements for waterproofing membranes. When a waterproofing membrane is required, use a LATICRETE Waterproofing Membrane

 Use SPECTRALOCK® 2000 IG when chemical resistance is
required.

 DO NOT use acid to clean colored grout joints.

 Job site conditions will affect the final color of colored grouts. Try a small test area to determine your results before grouting the entire installation.

 Certain types of tile are more absorbent than others and will trap color pigment during grouting. Prior to grouting, test for absorption of color pigment. Porous tiles will need to be sealed prior to grouting.

 Selecting other grouting materials: LATICRETE has grouting materials designed for every use. For installations that require high strength and chemical resistance choose SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG. This product is ideal for installations where a stain resistant colorfast grout is desired. Note: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and rigid enough to support ceramic/stone tile, thin brick and similar finishes. Substrate
deflection under all live, dead and impact loads, including concentrated loads, must not exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick installations or L/480 for thin bed stone installations where L=span length.

Cautions
Consult SDS for more safety information.

 During cold weather, protect finished work from traffic until fully cured.

 Contains portland cement and silica sand. May irritate eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly with water.

Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear a respirator in dusty areas.

 Grout may scratch soft glazed or polished surfaces. Conduct a test area to verify results.

 In submerged applications or steam rooms allow PERMACOLOR® Select∧ to cure for 14 days at 70°F (21°C) prior to filling with water or exposing to steam. 

 Keep out of reach of children.

4. TECHNICAL DATA
Physical Properties

Specifications subject to change without notification. Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures used. Actual field performance will depend on installation methods and site conditions.

INSTALLATION

Surface Preparation

Before starting to grout, remove spacers and debris in grout joints and remove dust and dirt using a wet sponge. Do not leave water standing in joints. Note: when grouting in hot weather refer to TDS 176 Hot Weather Tiling and Grouting. Substrate temperature must be between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F (32°C). Apply grout release or sealer if necessary. 

Mixing
Use approximately 2 – 2.25 quarts (1.9 L – 2.1 L) of clean potable water for 2 PERMACOLOR Select Color Packs and 25 lbs (11.3 kg) of PERMACOLOR Select Grout Base. Do not use with 1776 Grout Enhancer or any other latex additive. Place water in a clean mixing container. Remove Color Packs from the cardboard container as well as the protective plastic sleeve. The internal bag is a water dispersible pack – when using the 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) bag of PERMACOLOR Select, drop both color packs directly to water in clean mixing container. Mix with a drill mixer until pigment is dispersed evenly in container and the dispersible pack is no longer visible. Add PERMACOLOR Select Base. Mix with a slow speed drill mixer (300 rpm) for 1 minute. Wait for 5 minutes and remix with drill for 1 minute. If using the 12.5 lbs bag, drop only one color pack into 1 – 1.1 quarts (.8L – 1.0 L) of clean water.

Application
Clean tile surface with a damp sponge. Spread with a sharp, firm rubber grout float or wall float for narrow wall joints. To remove excess grout hold the float at a 90° angle and pull it at a 45° angle
diagonally across the joints to avoid pulling out the material. Note: If the grout begins to stiffen during installation, remix with drill mixer for 10–15 seconds. DO NOT ADD MORE WATER.

Cleaning
For first cleaning wait approximately 35 – 40 minutes at 70°F (21°C). Wider joints or cooler temperatures may extend wait time. Begin initial cleaning by lightly wiping down entire area to be cleaned with a
damp sponge. Wash with a damp sponge (not wet). Work diagonally to the joints. Allow to dry 3 hours at 70°F (21°C). For second cleaning use a damp sponge or dry cloth to remove remaining grout haze.
Note: Use caution when polishing soft glazed tile or polished stone. If grout is to be sealed, LATICRETE generally recommends waiting a minimum of a 72 hours at 70°F (21°C) prior to sealing PERMACOLOR Select, with a STONETECH® sealer.