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SPECIFICATION
BS 5980:1980, Draft CEN:prEN 12004 —1997
DESCRIPTION
Perma CTF is a cementitious material in powder form. CTF only needs on site addition of water to make a mortar which is used for grouting the tile joints.It grouting the joints between stones, marbles cut stones etc. Conventional type of grouting with white or coloured cements make the joint rigid and it collects dust, dirt and stains. The cement having a high shrinkage property. It tends to crack and create leakage problems. CTF is modified to give high tensile strength and non shrink and waterproof properties. Further the product does not take stains and keeps the joints clean if cleaned properly with a detergent solution periodically.
PRIMARY USES
Perma CTF is mainly used for grouting tile joints. It is also used for grouting the joints between marble, granite tiles and joints to cut stones and terracotta tiles. Perma CTF is specially select4ed for grouting swimming pool tile joints becuase of its excellent waterproof properties.
ADVANTAGES
DIRECTION FOR USE
Ensure that the surface to be tiled is clean and free from dust, dirt, grease etc. Mix CTF with clean water, in the proportion of 3.5 volumes of powder to 1 volume of water. Mix till a uniform consistency smooth paste of uniform colour is obtained. Leave the paste for ten minutes in the pan for the entrapped air if any to escape and remix the paste. If the colour of the paste does not match with indicated shade of the shade card remix it till the shade close to the shade card is obtained. Apply the paste liberally into the joints with a putty blade and even out the paste in the joint. After three to four hrs wipe out the excess CTF from the tiles with a wet sponge. Groute the tile joints with Perma CTF after 24 hrs of tile laying.
PROPERTIES
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| Bulk Density | 1500 kg/m3 |
| Pot Life of Paste | 45 min at 35 C |
| Form | Free flowing powder |
| Colour | Available in shades as per shade card |
COVERAGE
Coverage of CTF depends on the size of the tile, thickness of the tile and the width of the joint. A table is available in the shade card of CTF which gives coverage for various sizes of tiles in different joint widths. Coverage is specified in Sq. ft per pack of 500 gms.
PACKING
Perma CTF is available in 500 gms and 1 kg corrugated printed cartoons and oin 10 kg multi-wall laminated sacks.
SHELF LIFE
12 months from the date of manufacture if stored in a cool, dry place in original packing away from moisture and heat.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
All “PERMA” branded products are manufactured under strict quality control supervision as per exact manufacturing specification. Should you find the behaviour of the product varying from the claims in the data sheets please stop the use of the product and contact the nearest Perma staff or distributor.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Perma branded products when used in accordance with its current published directions for use performs as per its data sheets / catalogue. The manufacturer and the distributor will not be responsible for other materials and conditions of inferior workmanship.