Installation Instructions

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
122 Double Duty™ Ceramic Tile Adhesive for Walls and Floors Product Data
Printed in U.S.A.
©2013 H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
Form # DS122 R0613-16
4. TECHNICAL DATA
Applicable Standard
Tested in accordance with American National Standards for Organic
Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile—ANSI 136.1, Type I
Double Duty™ Ceramic Tile Adhesive for Walls and Floors, TA-122
Description ANSI Requirement
Typical
Results
Shear Strength
Conditioned Dry
28 Day, Room Temperature
Type I Water Immersion
After Accelerated Heat Aging
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
> 75% dry shear strength retention
Passes
Passes
Passes
Passes
Heat Resistance
Maintains at least 10 lb. (4.5 kg)
static load in shear at 120°F
(49°C) for 24 hours
Passes
Impact Test All tiles remain bonded after impact Passes
Stain Test < 70% penetration Passes
Stability in Storage 4 weeks minimum Passes
Resistance to Mold Growth No mold growth Passes
Physical Properties
Description
Physical State Paste
Color Light Tan
Odor Nil
Open Time [at 72°F (22°C)] 35 to 45 minutes
Wt./U.S. Gallon 11.5 lbs. ± .1 lb..
Wt./Liter 1.38 kg ± .01 kg
VOC/Liter of Material
85 grams
132 grams less water
Foot Traffic Rating
(ASTM C627)
Residential to light commercial
Freeze/Thaw Stability
Freeze/thaw stable. If frozen, thaw and stir
before using
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store
open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum 1 year from date of manufacture in
properly stored, unopened package.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application
1. All tiling materials, room and adhesive should be at a minimum
50°F (10°C) for 24 hours before and 48 hours after installation.
2. For best results, pre-measure and pre-cut all tile prior to spreading
adhesive.
3. Apply adhesive using flat side of trowel to promote better substrate
contact, then comb in one direction with the notched side of the
trowel. Spread only an area that can be tiled while surface is still
tacky (typically 35 - 45 minutes). Do not set tile if a skin has
formed on the adhesive.
4. Press tiles into setting bed, then push in a direction perpendicular
to the notched trowel ridges to achieve optimum coverage. Apply
adhesive in a heavy enough layer so that complete contact
(no voids,100% coverage) between mortar and tile is accomplished
when tile is positioned. Proper installation requires a minimum of
1
⁄
32
" (0.8 mm) continuous layer of adhesive between tile and
substrate. Periodically remove and check a tile to assure proper
coverage. Keep a minimum of
2
⁄
3
of the joint depth between tiles
for grouting.
Clean-up
Clean tools, hands, and excess materials from face of tile, while adhesive is
still fresh, with warm soapy water. Dried adhesive must be removed with
mineral spirits.
Grouting/Curing
Tile may be grouted as soon as adhesive is set and tiles are held firmly in place,
typically 24 to 48 hours. Colder temperatures, high humidity, use of large semi
vitreous tiles [6" x 6" (150 x 150 mm) or larger], or non-porous substrates and
non-porous tile will extend set times. The use of TEC brand grouts is highly
recommended.
6. AVAILABILITY AND COST
Availability
TEC Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available
nationwide. To locate a distributor in your area, please contact:
Phone: [phone]
Website: tecspecialty.com
Cost
Contact your local TEC Distributor.
7. WARRANTY
For warranty details, see your sales associate or tecspecialty.com.
8. MAINTENANCE
Not applicable
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical assistance
Information is available by calling the Technical Support Hotline.
Toll Free: 1-800-832-9023
Fax: [phone]
Technical and safety literature
To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website at
tecspecialty.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
Division 9