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Cemtop 250T provides a self levelling cementitious underlay This provides an ideal fairing material for levelling uneven, in
for a wide variety of floor finishes e.g. tiles, carpeting, vinyl situ, or pre-cast concrete floors. For economy, when
sheeting, linoleum, rubber and other sheet flooring which thicknesses greater than 10 mm are required, washed and
require a smooth level substrate. dried concrete sand (e.g. BS882 1983 Grade M) can be
added in equal proportions. It must be noted however that if
sand is added the product is of a trowellable consistency and
Advantages is not longer self levelling. Cemtop 250T has been especially
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formulated to enable its use at temperatures up to 35 C.
Self levelling: Fluid consistency ensures product
levels out on pouring to a smooth even surface. Cemtop 250T is available in two grades:
1) Tropical Grade
Eliminates screeding: Can be used directly onto in situ 2) Standard Grade
or pre-cast floors to provide smooth level surface without
screeding.
Properties
Excellent bonding: Polymer modified formulation
ensures excellent adhesion to prepared substrates. Description 1 day 7 days 28 days
Compressive
Time saving: Quick easy laying and fast hardening. strength:
2
(N/mm )(BS4551) 12 20 36
Ready to use: One pack product which is simply mixed Flexural strength:
2
with water on site. (N/mm ) (BS4551) 4.0 5.5 14.0
0 min. 10 min. 15 min.
Self curing: No fear for premature drying. Flow properties:
(mm spread) (BS890
Cemtop 250T showing high flow which provides self levelling conical flow mould) 290 300 No flow
cementitious underlay from 0.5 to 10 mm thickness.
Setting times (minutes): Initial Final
(Vicat test BS4550) 22 26
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Foot traffic at 20 C (hours): 2-4
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Cemtop 250T is a blend of specially selected cements, All the above properties were tested at 35 C and 40% R.H.
graded aggregates, polymers and set control additives. It is and are typical of the results obtained in practical site
supplied as a dry, grey powder which requires only the applications.
addition of water to produce a smooth free flowing and self
levelling material which can be laid to a featheredge.
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Cemtop 250T
(Formerly known as Nitoflor Leveltop)
Instruction for use For thicknesses over 10 mm, Cemtop 250T can be filled out
with clean sharp sand (e.g. BS882-1983 Grade M) or use
Preparation sand supplied by Fosroc which is especially graded for the
purpose (as for Nitoflor Anti-Slip Grains No. 2). Equal
The substrate should be clean, sound and free from loose weights of sand and Cemtop 250T should be used. Extra
material and contamination such as plaster, oil, paint and water is not necessary i.e. 6.5 litres of cool clean water
grease. should be used to produce an easily trowellable mix.
Excess laitence should be removed by light scabbling Pour the mixed material onto the primed substrate, spread
blasting or etching with 1:1 diluted Fosroc Acid Etch followed with a trowel or squeegee and allow to self level. Do not
by washing and vacuuming to remove dust debris. Light oil attempt to float the setting surface.
and grease staining can be removed with Fosroc Chemical
Degreaser again followed by washing with clean water. If high spots or splashes occur these can be pared off with
the edge of a trowel after initial set.
Large cracks and holes may be filled using a mix consisting
of equal volumes of Cemtop 250T and clean sharp sand The required thickness must be achieved in one application.
made up to a trowellable mortar by the addition of a small Also the best results are achieved when the pouring and
amount of water. Prime the substrate with a 1:1 water levelling is a continuous process until the designated area is
Cebond mixture prior to the repair. completely levelled.
The object of priming is to seal the substrate to prevent air Sand filled Cemtop 250T screeds must be laid by trowel in
release from the sub-floor rising and forming bubbles and one layer also.
pinholes on the surface of the Cemtop 250T. Extremely
porous substrates may require two priming/sealing coats. In Note
this case allow drying before application of the second coat.
The priming coat consists of a 1:1 water/Cebond mix which is If a mix stiffens it should be discarded. Do not attempt to
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brushed onto the substrate with a stiff brush and allowed to remix with water. Do not use below 5 C.
dry before application of Cemtop 250T. In areas subject to
water ingress, the floor should be primed with undiluted On grade slabs must have a damp proof membrane in the
Nitobond AR. sub-floor. Any under-floor heating must be switched off and
the floor allowed to cool before applying Cemtop 250T.
Mixing
Cemtop 250T should be protected from direct sunlight and,
Cemtop 250T should be mixed in a forced action mechanical or strong drying winds until the material is hard (2-4 hours).
mixer or by a heavy duty drill fitted with a purpose made
paddle. Floor Covering / Adhesive choice
Each 25 kg bag of Cemtop 250T requires the addition of 6.5 Fosroc internationally have an excellent range of floor
litres of cool, clean water to produce a free flowing self covering adhesives suitable for most types of carpets, vinyls
levelling consistency. and other contract floor coverings. These adhesives include
the Herfering, Shure Stik and Fosfix range of products.
Best results are obtained by following this simple mixing Contact your local Fosroc office for further details on these
procedure. materials.
a) Pour 2/3 of the mixing water into the mixing vessel. Non moisture sensitive adhesives can be applied
immediately the surface accepts foot traffic. Other types
b) Slowly add the 25 kg of Cemtop 250T, whilst should not be applied until 18-24 hours have elapsed since
continuously mixing, until a smooth consistency is the Cemtop 250T has been laid.
obtained. Mix for a minimum of three minutes.
c) Slowly add the remaining 1/3 water mixing Cleaning
throughout to obtain a smooth, self levelling,
pourable mix. All tools and equipment should be cleaned with water.
Precautions
Important note:
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions
for the Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct
or continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
www.fosroc.com Khamis Mushayt Tel: (07) 250 0469 Fax: (07) 250 0469 CSD Tel: (02) 608 0999 Fax: (02) 638 0693
Registered Office: Industrial Area, Phase 4, Road No. 414, Street No. 407
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