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SPECIFICATION
BS 5980:1980,Draft CEN:prEN 12004-1997
DESCRIPTION
perma UTA is a cementitious material in powder form composed of cement and sand, which only needs on site addition of water to make a mortar which is used for fixing tiles over any cementitious surface or on existing mosaic tiles without removing them. Perma UTA is also used for fixing tiles on difficult surfaces also.
PRIMARY USE
Perma UTA is mainly used for fixing glazed, ceramic, terracotta tiles and vitrious tiles, marble and granite tiles on cementitious surface or on existing mosaic or ceramic floor tiles without removing them or hacking them. Perma UTA is also used for tiling on difficult vertical cementitious surfaces and in cases where the weight of the tile is more than the normal ones. UTA can also be used for plaster crack repairs and paver joint grouting.
GUIDE TO APPLICATION
Ensure that the surface to be tiled is clean and free from dust, dirt, grease etc. Mix UTA with clean water inthe proportion of 3.5 volumes of powder to 1 volume of water. Mix till a uniformly consistency smooth mortar is obtained. Leave the paste for 10 mts in the pan for the entrapped air if any to escape and remix the mortar. Apply the mortar uniformly on to the surface to be tiled as well as on the back of the tile and press the tile in position. For increasing the coverage of the material notch trovel technique can be used. While using UTA wetting of the tiles or the surface to be tiled or curing is not required. Fill the joints after 24 hrs of tile laying.
ADVANTAGES
Can be used for fixing tile over tile
No need to break or hack the existing tiles.
wetting of tiles required before fixing.
No wetting of surface to be tiled.
Makes the tiled area water proof.
Holds the tile even at high temperatures.
Single component hence easy to use.
PROPERTIES
| Bulk Density | 1650 kg/m3 |
| Pot Life of Paste | 45 min at 35 C |
| Form | Free flowing powder |
| Color | Grey |
COVERAGE
1 Kg of Perma UTA yields a paste of 600 cc. If tiles are fixed with a uniform bed thickness of 2mm of adhesive then 1 kg of NSA can fix tiles on an area of 3.22 sft.
PACKING
Perma UTA is available in 10 kg and 25 kg multi-wall laminated sacks.
SHELF LIFE
Perma UTA has a shelf life of 12 mths if stored in manufacturers original packing in a cool and dry place away from moisture and heat.
EQUIPEMENT CARE
All equipment, tools must be cleaned immediately after use with cleaning solvents. If the material sets in the pan then pan and the brushed go waste. Similar procedures should be adoped for break periods exceeding 15 mts.
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.