PERMACOLOR® Grout
DS-250-0720
Interior and exterior applications
Residential and commercial
Conforms to ISO 13007 and EN 13888 (CG2WA)
Meets ANSI A118.7 requirements
Suitable Substrates
Concrete
Exterior Glue Plywood (Interior Only)
Concrete Masonry
Brick Masonry
Non-Water Soluble Cut-Back Adhesive
Vinyl Or Other Resilient Tile
Gypsum Wallboard
Cement Plaster
1. PRODUCT NAME Cement Terrazzo
PERMACOLOR® Grout Plastic Laminate
Cement Backer Board
2. MANUFACTURER Steel
LATICRETE International, Inc.
1 LATICRETE Park North Packaging
Bethany, CT 06524-3423 USA 25 lb (11.3 kg) bags
Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 1235 8 lb (3.6 kg) cartons
Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 1235
Fax: +1.203.393.1684 Shelf Life
Website: laticrete.com Factory sealed containers of this product are guaranteed
to be of first quality for the time period listed below if
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION stored off the ground in a dry area. -25 lb (11.3 kg) bags
PERMACOLOR Grout is a high performance, fast setting – one (1) year - 8 lb (3.6 kg) cartons – two (2) years
grout that provides a grout joint that is dense and hard. Limitations
PERMACOLOR Grout is color consistent. Mix only with Adhesives/mastics, mortars and grouts for ceramic
water. tile, pavers, brick and stone are not replacements for
Equipped with Microban Anti-Microbial Protection waterproofing membranes. When a waterproofing
membrane is required, use a LATICRETE
Waterproofing Membrane (see Section 10 FILING
SYSTEM).
Advantages Use SPECTRALOCK® 2000 IG when chemical
Consistent color resistance is required.
Fast setting DO NOT use acid to clean colored grout joints.
Mixes with water only Job site conditions will affect the final color of colored
Ideal for floors and walls (joint widths of 1/16–1/2"[1.5 grouts. Try a small test area to determine your results
to 12 mm]) before grouting the entire installation.
Equipped with anti-microbial technology. Certain types of tile are more absorbent than others
Component of LATICRETE® 25 Year System and will trap color pigment during grouting. Prior to
Warranty (United States and Canada) (DS 025.0) and grouting, test for absorption of color pigment. Porous
LATICRETE Lifetime Warranty (United States and tiles will need to be sealed prior to grouting.
Canada) (DS 230.99) Selecting other grouting materials: LATICRETE has
Improved stain resistance for a cement based grout, grouting materials designed for every use. For
sealing is optional but not required installations that require high strength and chemical
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resistance choose SPECTRALOCK 2000 IG. This Physical Properties
product is ideal for installations where a stain resistant Tensile Strength (28 Days) 510 psi (3.5 MPa)
colorfast grout is desired.
Compressive Strength (28 Days) 4500 psi (31.0 MPa)
Note: Surfaces must be structurally sound, stable and
rigid enough to support ceramic/stone tile, thin brick Flexural Strength (28 Days) 1250 psi (8.62 MPa)
and similar finishes. Substrate deflection under all live, Linear Shrinkage (7 Days) 0.0450 %
dead and impact loads, including concentrated loads,
Water Absorption (28 Days) 4.25%
must not exceed L/360 for thin bed ceramic tile/brick
installations or L/480 for thin bed stone installations ISO 13007-3 CG2WA
Test Test Method Results
where L=span length. Specification
28 Day Cure Abrasion Less than or equal to 121–132 mm3
ISO 13007-4 4.4
Cautions Resistance 1000 mm3 (0.061 in3) (0.0074–0.0081 in3)
Consult SDS for more safety information. 28 Day Cure Flexural ISO 13007-4 Greater than 2.5 MPa 8.5–9.2 MPa
During cold weather, protect finished work from traffic Strength 4.1.3 (362 psi) (1226–1340 psi)
until fully cured. 6 Day 21 Day Water
ISO 13007-4 Greater than 2.5 MPa 3.31–3.79 MPa
Contains portland cement and silica sand. May irritate Soak 25 Freeze/Thaw
4.1.3 (362 psi) (480–550 psi)
Cycle Flexural Strength
eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes or prolonged
contact with skin. In case of contact, flush thoroughly 28 Day Cure ISO 13007-4 Greater than 15 MPa 35.7–36.8 MPa
Compressive Strength 4.1.4 (2175 psi) (5176–5339 psi)
with water.
Do not take internally. Silica sand may cause cancer 6 Day 21 Day Water
Soak 25 Freeze/Thaw ISO 13007-4 Greater than 15 MPa 30.4–31.2 MPa
or serious lung problems. Avoid breathing dust. Wear Cycle Compressive 4.1.4 (2175 psi) (4408–4518 psi)
a respirator in dusty areas. Strength
Grout may scratch soft glazed glass tile or polished Less than 3 mm/m
0.51–0.62 mm/m
surfaces. Conduct a test area to verify results. 28 Day Cure Shrinkage ISO 13007-4 4.3
(0.12 in./3.28 ft)
(0.02–0.024 in/3.28
ft)
In submerged applications or steam rooms allow
PERMACOLOR® to cure for 14 days at 70°F (21°C) 28 Day Water
Absorption Soaked 30 ISO 13007-4 4.2
Less than 2 g 0.09–0.14 g
(0.0044 lb) (0.0002–0.0003 lb)
prior to filling with water or exposing to steam. See Minutes
TDS 192 and TDS 172 for more information on these 28 Day Water
applications. Absorption Soaked 240 ISO 13007-4 4.2
Less than 5 g
(0.011 lb)
0.54–0.7 g
(0.0012–0.0015 lb)
Minutes
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Working Properties
Pot Life 45–60 min at 70°F (21°C)
Final Set 3 – 4 hrs
Heavy Foot Traffic 6 hrs
VOC/LEED Product Information
This product has been certified for Low Chemical
Emissions (ULCOM/GG UL2818) under the UL Specifications subject to change without notification.
GREENGUARD Certification Program for Chemical Results shown are typical but reflect test procedures
Emissions for Building Materials, Finishes and used. Actual field performance will depend on installation
Furnishings (UL 2818 Standard) by UL Environment. methods and site conditions.
5. INSTALLATION
Applicable Standard Surface Preparation
ANSI A118.6 Before starting to grout, remove spacers and
ANSI A118.7 debris in grout joints and remove dust and dirt
EN 13888 using a wet sponge. Do not leave water
ISO 13007 standing in joints. Note: when grouting in hot
This product has a cradle-to-gate (with options) weather refer to TDS 176 Hot Weather Tiling
Product-Specific (Type III) Environmental Product and Grouting. Substrate temperature must be
Declaration. The PCR review, life cycle assessment between 40°F (4°C) and 90°F (32°C). Apply
and declaration were independently verified by UL grout release or sealer if necessary. Refer to
Environment in accordance with ISO 14025, ISO TDS 400 Grout Guide for more information on
14040 and ISO 14044. grouting.
Mixing
Use approximately 2 – 2 1/4 quarts (1.9 L – 2.15
L) of clean potable water for 25 lbs (11.3 kg) of
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PERMACOLOR Grout. Do not use with 1776 DS 025.0: 25 Year System Warranty
Grout Enhancer or any other latex additive. DS 230.05: 5 Year System Warranty
Place water in a clean mixing container and add DS 230.10: 10 Year System Warranty
grout powder. Mix with a slow speed drill mixer DS 230.13: 1 Year Product Warranty
(300 rpm) for 1 minute. Wait for 5 minutes and DS 230.15APD: LATICRETE 15 Year Tile & Stone
remix with drill for 1 minute. System Warranty
Application DS 230.99: LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty
Clean tile surface with a damp sponge. Spread (United States and Canada)
with a sharp, firm rubber grout float or wall float
for narrow wall joints. To remove excess grout 8. MAINTENANCE
hold the float at a 90° angle and pull it at a 45°
LATICRETE recommends using STONETECH® surface
angle diagonally across the joints to avoid
products to protect, clean and enhance stone, masonry,
pulling out the material.
tile and grout surfaces. Protect surfaces from common
stains by using a STONETECH sealer such as
Note: If the grout begins to stiffen during
STONETECH BulletProof® Sealer. Routine
installation, remix with drill mixer for 10–15
maintenance should follow with STONETECH
seconds. DO NOT ADD MORE WATER.
Revitalizer® Cleaner and Protector or a neutral pH
Cleaning
cleaner such as STONETECH Stone & Tile Cleaners.
For first cleaning wait approximately 35 – 40
For tough or difficult to remove soil use STONETECH
minutes at 70°F (21°C). Wider joints or cooler
KlenzAll™ Cleaner, a nylon scrubbing pad or a long
temperatures may extend wait time. Begin initial
handled stiff bristle brush. For additional information,
cleaning by lightly wiping down entire area to be
please refer to the Grout Guide, TDS 400 and TDS 113
cleaned with a damp sponge. Wash with a damp
Cement Grout Care & Maintenance for more information.
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 9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
remove remaining grout haze. Technical Assistance
Note: Use caution when polishing soft glazed tile Information is available by calling the LATICRETE
or polished stone. Technical Service Hotline:
If grout is to be sealed, LATICRETE generally Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788, ext. 1235
recommends waiting a minimum of a 48 hours at Telephone: +1.203.393.0010, ext. 1235
70°F (21°C) prior to sealing PERMACOLOR Fax: +1.203.393.1948
Grout?, or any other cement-based grout;
however, we suggest deferring to the written Technical and Safety Literature
recommendations of the sealer manufacturer to To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our
make the final determination, as certain sealers website at laticrete.com.
may require the cement grout to cure for an
extended period of time. 10. FILING SYSTEM
Additional product information is available on our
website at laticrete.com. The following is a list of related
6. AVAILABILITY AND COST documents:
Availability DS 230.13: LATICRETE Product Warranty
LATICRETE materials are available worldwide. DS 230.05: LATICRETE 5 Year System Warranty
(United States and Canada)
For Distributor Information, Call: DS 230.10: LATICRETE 10 Year System Warranty
Toll Free: 1.800.243.4788 (United States and Canada)
Telephone: +1.203.393.0010 DS 230.15: LATICRETE 15 Year System Warranty for
For on-line distributor information, visit LATICRETE at Steel or Wood Framed Exterior Facades (United
laticrete.com States and Canada)
DS 025.0: LATICRETE 25 Year System Warranty
(United States and Canada)
Cost
Contact a LATICRETE Distributor in your area. DS 230.99: LATICRETE Lifetime System Warranty
DS 030.0: SPECTRALOCK® 2000 IG
DS 236.0: 9235 Waterproofing Membrane
7. WARRANTY DS 663.0: HYDRO BAN®
See 10. FILING SYSTEM:
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TDS 192: Installation of Ceramic Tile in Swimming
Pools
TDS 176: Hot Weather Tiling and Grouting
United States Invention Patent No.: 6,784,229 (and
other Patents)
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