Is Permacolor grout sanded or unsanded?
Laticrete® Permacolor Sanded Grout is a high-performance, fast-setting grout that provides a grout joint that is dense and hard. Laticrete® Permacolor Grout is color consistent.
Is Permacolor grout epoxy?
Our newest pre-mixed grout, SPECTRALOCK® 1 which offers the superior strength and performance of an epoxy grout without epoxy resins. The industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution, PERMACOLOR® SELECT.
How long does laticrete Permacolor grout take to dry?
LATICRETE would recommend that their cement based grouts (e.g. LATICRETE® PERMACOLOR® Select Grout, LATICRETE PERMACOLOR Grout or LATICRETE PERMACOLOR Select NS) cure for a minimum of 72 hours at 70°F (21°C) prior to use of a STONETECH® sealer (e.g. STONETECH BulletProof® Sealer).
Is laticrete grout sealed?
LATICRETE® Grout Sealer is designed for cement based grout and protects against dirt, oil, and water-based stains. It is formulated to keep grout looking newer longer while providing ease of cleaning. Cement-based grout for ceramic, porcelain, and glass tile.
Is Permacolor sanded?
While it does contain sand particles, Laticrete Permacolor uses finer grains compared to other sanded grouts while still providing the same grip and durability.
Is Spectralock waterproof?
Does SPECTRALOCK 1 allow water to pass through it? Yes, SPECTRALOCK1 is not considered a waterproof product and will allow moisture to pass through it.
Can you use Permacolor grout on glass tile?
Some glass surfaces may scratch when a sanded grout is used. If an unsanded grout is required, use PERMACOLOR Select NS. SPECTRALOCK 1 is also a great choice for grouting large, format glass tile installations. NOTE: Some glass tile manufacturers will allow the use of an epoxy grout.
Is Permacolor grout stain resistant?
Features & Benefits
Improved stain resistance for a cement based grout, sealing is optional but not required.
What is epoxy grout?
Epoxy grout is a unique and popular grout for tiling that does not use Portland cement or water in the mixing process. It features a hardener, pigments, epoxy resin, and silica fillers. Epoxy grout is less porous compared to the cementitious grout.
What is high performance grout?
DESCRIPTION. Sure-Grip High Performance Grout is a non-shrink, non- corrosive, non-metallic cementitious grout designed to provide a controlled, positive expansion and to ensure an excellent bearing area. Sure-Grip High Performance Grout can be mixed in a fluid or flowable consistency. USE.
Does epoxy grout have sand?
LATICRETE® epoxy grouts can be installed into joints from 1/16″ (1.5mm) to 1/2″ (12.7mm) wide. However, since these grouts do contain sand, narrow joints will appear with a coarse texture when compared to unsanded grouts.
Is LATICRETE grout any good?
It’s really only good for filling small areas. This stuff is water proof, virtually stain proof, much more durable and harder than cement grout. Yes it’s more expensive but in my opinion worth it. The grout looks perfect and looks much better than any cement grout installation.
Which LATICRETE grout to use?
LATICRETE would recommend that any of our cement based grouts (e.g. PERMACOLOR® Select, PERMACOLOR Select NS, PERMACOLOR Grout, 1500 Sanded Grout, and 1600 Unsanded Grout) cure for a minimum of 72 hours at 70°F; (21°C) prior to use of a STONETECH® sealer (e.g. STONETECH Heavy Duty Grout Sealer, STONETECH BulletProof®
How do you mix LATICRETE unsanded grout?
Place water in a clean mixing container and add grout powder slowly. Mix by hand or with a slow speed mixer to a smooth, stiff consistency. Allow to slake for 5–10 minutes and remix. Dampen tile surface with water.
How do you mix LATICRETE grout?
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Color packs go into pre-measured water. Always stir up the pigmented water to agitate the pigments and bring them into full suspension right before you add to the base.Mix for a minute and let slake for 5 minutes so the chemistry can “do its thing”, then mix again for at least a minute.
