Cemtop 250T
Cemtop 250T
Cemtop 250T
Uses Properties
Cemtop 250T provides a self levelling, cementitious underlay The test results below were determined on laboratory
for a wide variety of floor finishes which require a smooth specimens and may vary from those obtained under site
level substrate, such as: conditions.
Tiles
BRE Screed Test : < 3 mm indentation@ 28 days
Carpeting Flow (BS 890 Cone) : Initial - 290 mm
@ 10 mins - 300 mm
Vinyl sheeting
@ 15 mins - No flow
Linoleum Foot traffic : 16-24 hours @ 20oC
10-18 hours @ 35oC
Rubber and other sheet flooring
Specification
Cemtop 250T should be mixed in a forced action mechanical Proprietary floor adhesives should be applied 48 hours after
mixer or by a heavy duty drill fitted with a purpose made mixing application of Cemtop 250T.
paddle.
Limitations
Each 25 kg bag of Cemtop 250T requires the addition of 6.5
litres of cool, clean water to produce a free flowing self levelling Application should not commence if the temperature of
consistency (water addition will vary according to each site the substrate is below 5oC.
condition).
Cemtop 250T should not be used on floors known to suffer
Best results are obtained by using the following mixing from rising damp, unless treated with a suitable damp
procedure: proof membrane.
a. Pour 2/3 of the mixing water into the mixing vessel. There should be no air flow over the floor area until the
material has hardened (16 to 24 hours).
b. Slowly add the 25kg of Cemtop 250T whilst continuously
mixing, until a smooth consistency is obtained. Mix for a A minimum application thickness of 3 mm is advised to
minimum of five minutes. sustain the standard physical performance of the product.
c. Slowly add the remaining 1/3 water mixing throughout to In applications where high flexible material is required
obtain a smooth, self levelling, pourable mix. contact the local Fosroc office for advice
Do not mix more Cemtop 250T than can be reasonably laid High temperature working
within the flow time of the material i.e. 10 minutes @ 35oC.
It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the following
However, ensure that subsequent mixes are ready, to enable
guidelines are adopted as good working practice:
continuous pouring of the whole area to be surfaced.
(i) Store unmixed material in a cool (preferably temperature
Application
controlled) environment, avoiding exposure to direct
Good site organisation is essential - the required thickness sunlight.
must be achieved in one application. Best results are achieved
(ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if
when the pouring and levelling is a continuous process until
necessary. It is especially important to keep cool those
the designated area is completely levelled.
surfaces of the equipment which will come into direct
Pour the mixed material onto the primed substrate, spread contact with the material itself.
with a trowel or squeegee and allow to self level. The material
(iii) Try to eliminate application during the hottest times of the
must then be rolled with a Fosroc Spiked Roller to achieve air
day and in direct sunlight.
release and final level. Rolling must be done immediately
after placing the material. Do not attempt to float the setting (iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to
surface. ensure that application is a continuous process.
If high spots or splashes occur these can be scraped off with (v) Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing prior to
the edge of a trowel after initial set. placement.
Points to note
Technical support
Slabs on a sloping gradient must incorporate a damp proof
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
membrane in the subfloor.
high quality repair, maintenance and construction products.
Curing In addition, Fosroc offers a technical support package to
specifiers, end-users and contractors, as well as on-site
Curing is generally not required. However under harsh curing
technical assistance in locations all over the world.
conditions such as high ambient temperatures, drying winds
etc., freshly hardened surfaces should be cured for two days
with damp hessian completely covered with a polythene sheet.
Estimating Precautions
Storage
Additional Information
fluid micro-concretes
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 Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.
Head Office
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