DESCRIPTION

Everbuild 208 Powder Mortar Tone is a range of powdered oxide pigments formulated to colour concrete, render, screeds, mortar etc. The pigments disperse easily into the mix to give a uniform shade for each mix batch, dose can be adjusted to provide a wider variety of colour depths.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Colours cement based products - light fast pigments.
• Improves workability/trowelability - contains a plasticizer. 
• Chloride free (chloride ion content < 0.1%).
• Reduces bleeding/segregation. 
• Inhibits efflorescence.

USES

• For colouring cement containing products.

SUBSTRATE PREPARATION

All surfaces must be clean and free forms dust and loose material Ensure the structure has sufficient mechanical strength. Walls should be wire-brushed and any old paint etc. removed. All contaminants such as oil, grease, or any surface laitence must be removed to ensure adequate development of bond when the screed/render/mortar is applied.

LIMITATIONS

• Do not use more than 8% on weight of cement.
• This will reduce strength of the mix.
• Always use same batches of cement and sand - this will avoid any colour differences showing through in large areas e.g. external renders.
• Do not use in conjunction with lime
• Care must be taken when using any other plasticising admix as the mix strength can be reduced.