Laticrete New & Improved PERMACOLOR Select

Laticrete New & Improved PERMACOLOR Select Grout Base

An advanced high-performance two-part cementitious grout system with the industrys first dispersible dry pigment solution.

Features

• New formula as of March 2023
• Designed to provide an overall better experience for the installer, and long-lasting results for the customer compared to the original permacolor select
• Comes in a new, premium 10 lb bag packaging in a vertical orientation
• Two-part system with base and dispersible dry pigment solution makes it easy to mix store and maintain
• Ideal for virtually all types of residential and commercial installations and offers optimum performance on the most demanding exterior or interior applications
• High performing cement grout
• Higher compressive and tensile strength, longer life, and superior resistance to wear and tear
• 20% increased stain resistance for reduced upkeep while maintaining color consistency
• Formulated without sand for a safer work environment
• Easier to spread and clean means faster installations with less labor and hassle
• Ideal for floors and walls (joint widths of 1/16″-1/2″ [1.5 to 12 mm])
• Equipped with Microban antimicrobial technology
• Microban provides around-the-clock product protection from the growth of microbes including bacteria, mold and mildew
• Exceeds the ANSI A118.7 requirement, the highest cementitious grout standard ensuring durability and stain resistance
• Greenguard certified for low chemical emissions
• Interior and exterior applications
• Residential and commercial
• Conforms to ISO 13007 and EN 13888 (CG2WA)
• The PERMACOLOR Select Color Kits allow you to carry one grout base and still provide a vast selection of color options to your customers
• Use with The new PERMACOLOR Select Grout Color Kits which are sold separately
• Now with a 2-year shelf life, minimizing the risk of product degradation
• ***Laticrete does NOT recommend blending the New & Improved Permacolor Select with the original PERMACOLOR Select grouts

Physical Properties

• Tensile Strength (28 Day) 510 psi (3.5 MPa)
• Compressive Strength 4750 psi (32.8 MPa)
• Flexural Strength 1400 psi (9.65 MPa)
• Linear Shrinkage (7 day) 0.065%
• Water Absorption (28 Days) 2.5%

Working Properties

• Pot Life 45-60 min at 70F (21C)
• Final Set 3-4 hrs
• Heavy Foot Traffic 6 hrs

Common Questions

What is Permacolor grout used for?

Both the New & Improved and the Original PERMACOLOR Grout provide these benefits: Good for interior, exterior, and submerged use. Ideal for floors and walls with tile joint widths of 1/16 to 1/2″ (1.5 to 12 mm) Ideal for residential and commercial applications.

How long does Laticrete Permacolor take to cure?

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 70F (21C)