How to Guide
Type 1 Mastic
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Skill Set™ Type 1 Mastic
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800-832-9002 Customer Support
800-952-2368 Fax
tecskillset.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Skill Set™ Type 1 Mastic ready-to-use floor and wall
adhesive can be used for installing ceramic, porcelain, natural
stone, quarry and mosaic tile on interior floors and walls.
Recommended for floor applications with tile up to 8” x 8” and
wall applications with tile up to 12” x 12”. It meets ANSI
A136.1 Type 1 and 2 specifications, spreads easily, and sets
quickly, and is easy to clean up.
Key Benefits and Features
Creamy and easy to apply
Ready-to-use
Non-slip
Water resistant
Packaging
1 quart plastic pail
1 gallon plastic pail
3.5 gallon plastic pail
Coverage
Coverage will vary with type of substrate. Coverages below
are approximations. Do not exceed trowel recommendations.
Approximate Coverage
Trowel
3/16” x 5/32”
V notch
1/4” x 1/4” x 1/4”
Square notch
Tile Size
Up to 6” x 6”
Walls: 6” x 6” to
12” x 12”
Floors: 6” x 6” to
8” x 8”
Coverage
Per 1 quart
6-8 sq. ft.
4-5 sq. ft.
Per 1 gallon
27-32 sq. ft.
18-23 sq. ft.
Per 3.5 gallon
95-112 sq. ft.
63-81 sq. ft.
Suitable Substrates
Concrete (well cured; on, above or below grade), masonry,
gypsum wallboard (walls and dry areas only); cementitious
backer units (CBU), coated glass mat backer board, water
resistant gypsum wallboard, cured Portland cement plaster,
exterior grade plywood; APA Grade Trademarked Exposure 1
or better, minimum two 5/8” layers, joists 16” on center,
installed in accordance with TCNA Installation Detail F 142,
existing ceramic or resilient tile; plastic laminate.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry location.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Bucket good for 6 months after opening. (Re-seal and store in cool,
dry location, use within shelf life. Covering with plastic wrap directly
on top of product prior to sealing container will help preserve
freshness).
Limitations
Do not use with PVC heating mats or coils, polyethylene
membranes or other membranes. Do not use on shower floors or
pans, saunas, in steam showers, swimming pools, or any place that
will receive standing water. Do not use for leveling or in excess of
trowel recommendations. Not for use under most backer boards. Not
for exterior use. Not for use where temperature will exceed 120ºF
(49ºC). Do not use with resin or epoxy backed marble or with green
marble. Not for use with ceramic accessories. Do not use over lauan
or particle board. Not for use with lug backed floor tile. May discolor
certain marble and granite, test in an inconspicuous area prior to
use.
Cautions
FIRST AID MEASURES: In all cases, seek medical attention if
symptoms develop or persist. EYES: Flush with water for 20
minutes. SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF VAPORS INHALED:
Remove to fresh air. IF SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. For Medical Emergency
Information, call 1-888-853-1758.
This Product Data Sheet has been prepared in good faith on the
basis of information available at the time of publication. It is intended
to provide users with information about and guidelines for the proper
use and application of the covered TEC
®
Skill Set™ brand
product(s) under normal environmental and working conditions.
Because each project is different, H.B. Fuller Construction Products
Inc. cannot be responsible for the consequences of variations in
such conditions, or for unforeseen conditions.
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Physical Properties
TEC® Skill Set™ Type 1 Mastic
Meets ANSI A136.1 Type I & II Specifications
Description
ANSI
Requirement
Typical
Results
Shear Strength
28 Day, Room Temperature
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
Passes
Type 1 Water Immersion
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
Passes
After Accelerated Heat Aging
> 75% dry shear
strength retention
Passes
Heat Resistance
Maintains at least
10 lb. static load in
shear at 120ºF
(49ºC) for 24 hours
Passes
VOC 6 g/L