Laticrete New & Improved PERMACOLOR Select

Laticrete New & Improved PERMACOLOR Select Grout Base

An advanced high-performance two-part cementitious grout system with the industry’s 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 70°F (21°C)
• 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 70°F (21°C)