New Era Tiles & Finishes Limited

Description

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

LATICRETE Premium Acrylic Caulk is a high performance siliconized acrylic latex sealant designed for interior applications for ceramic tile and stone. LATICRETE Premium Acrylic Caulk is ideal for a variety of caulking applications in bathrooms, kitchens and floors.

Uses

■ For caulking around sinks, tubs and showers

■ Great for sealing joints between countertop and backsplashes

■ Corner joints where walls meet

Advantages

■ Resists mold & mildew growth.

■ Stain resistant

■ Matches all 40 LATICRETE grout colors.

■ Easy to smooth and tool

■ Adheres well to plumbing fixtures

■ Resistant to staining and cracking

■ Flexible

Suitable Substrates

■  Ceramic Tile

■  Marble

■  Glass Block

■  Porcelain

■  Stone*

■  Fiberglass

Available Colors

■  Available in all 40 LATICRETE grout colors in both sanded and unsanded versions.

Packaging

■ Available in 10.5 oz (310 ml) tubes

■ Packed 6 tubes per carton

■ Following colors are also available packed 12 tubes per carton

■ Unsanded-Bright White 7144

■  Sanded-Almond  7285

Sanded-Natural Grey  7224

Sanded-Marble Beige  7217

Sanded-Sand Beige  7230

Sanded-Silver Shadow  7288

Sanded-Chocolate Truffle 7243

Sanded-Raven  7245

Approximate Coverage

■  Coverage will vary depending upon joint size and width. Consult 

LATICRETE Technical Services for exact coverage.

■  Approximately 25 lineal feet (7.62 m) per tube at 1/4" x 1/4"(6 x 6 mm) joint width.

Shelf Life 

Factory  sealed  containers  of  this  product  are  guaranteed  to  be  of first quality for (2) years if stored at temperatures between 32°F (0°C) and 110°F (43°C)

Limitations

■ For interior use only

■  Not for submerged and or permanent wet area applications. Use LATICRETE Latasil™.

■  Sealants are not replacements for waterproofing membranes. When a waterproofing membrane is required, use a LATICRETE Waterproofing Membrane (see Section 10 FILING SYSTEMS).

■  For sensitive porous substrates such as limestone and sandstone, test sealant on a small area for any indication of fluid migration prior to job commencement. 

■  Not for joint applications where physical abuse or abrasion is likely.

■ Not a structural glazing adhesive.

■  Joint width should not exceed 1/2" (12.77 mm) thickness and no thinner than 1/8" (3.2 mm).

■  For perimeter sealing or expansion joint design, the ratio of the joint width to sealant depth should be no greater than 2 times the width than depth.

Cautions

■ Protect finished work from traffic until fully cured.

■  Uncured sealant may irritate eyes if contact is made. Avoid contact with sealant until cured.

■ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

■  If contact of uncured sealant is made on skin, wash with soap and water immediately. 

■ Check with MSDS sheet for further cautions. 

INSTALLATION

Preparation

■  Clean all joints and glazing pockets, removing all foreign matter 

and contaminants such as grease, oil, dust, water, frost, surface 

dirt, old sealants and protective coatings.

■  In all cases where utilized, solvents should be wiped on and off 

with clean, oil and lint free cloths.

■  When using any cleaning solvent always follow solvent manufacturer’s safety and handling recommendations.

■  For stone, or agglomerate tile test small area to check for any fluid migration.

Application

General installation instructions:

■  Apply masking tape to the face of the veneer to protect it from the sealant. Masking tape will allow for easier removal of sealant if any comes into contact with the face of the tile. 

Sealant should only be applied into the joints, adhering on the flanks of the veneer. Applying the masking tape results in a cleaner look and allows for easy tooling without spillage onto the face of the veneer. 

■ Apply sealant to the joint, filling completely. 

■  “Tool” when complete (within 5–7 minutes) for a smooth professional finish.

■  Remove masking tape immediately after tooling. Wipe any sealant off the face of the stone immediately.