How to Guide

1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Skill Set™ Waterproofing and Crack Prevention
Membrane
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™ Waterproofing and Crack Prevention
Membrane forms a smooth, monolithic watertight surface
over walls, floors and ceilings. TEC
®
Skill Set™
Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane stops in-
plane cracks up to 1/8” wide at the subfloor from telegraphing
through to ceramic and stone tile. Use for residential to extra
heavy commercial applications. Exceeds ANSI A118.10
Specifications for Waterproofing Membranes and ANSI
A118.12 Specifications for Crack Isolation Membranes.
Key Benefits and Features
 Ready to use
 Mold and mildew resistant
 Interior/exterior
 IAPMO approved
Packaging
1 gallon plastic pail
Coverage
One gallon covers approximately 50 sq. ft.
Suitable Substrates
Recommended for use over the following clean, dry,
structurally sound and unpainted surfaces:
 Concrete (min. 3 days old), cured mortar beds and
masonry (interior or exterior)
 Gypsum wallboard (interior), cementitious backer
units (CBU or cement board. Interior or exterior.)
 APA Grade Trademarked Exposure 1 Plywood [CDX
or better; two layers 1 1/8” total minimum thickness,
interior floors only]
 Existing ceramic tile, VCT or non-cushioned
sheetgoods provided they are single layer only and
well bonded to a substrate approved for tile (interior)
 Adhesive residue (except tacky or pressure-sensitive
adhesive)
 Cold rolled steel
VOC 9 g/L
Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane
Storage
Store unopened containers in a cool, dry location out of direct
sunlight and protected from weather. Product must be kept at
temperatures of 40º-90ºF (4º-32ºC). Keep from freezing.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened package.
Limitations
Not for use as a final wear surface. Do not apply over wet areas. Do
not use over dimensionally unstable substrates such as particle
board, pressboard, lauan plywood, oriented strand board,
waferboard, tempered hardboard (e,g, Masonite), fiberglass or
single layer wood floors. Do not use in areas subject to hydrostatic
pressure from beneath the membrane. Avoid inhaling dust if
abrading product.
Cautions
IMPORTANT: Sanding releases dust harmful to lungs. Use
appropriate respiratory protection to avoid breathing dust. FIRST
AID MEASURES: Contains calcium carbonate and crystalline silica.
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. For additional information,
see Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this product. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN. For Medical Emergency Information,
call 1-888-853-1758. This container is not labeled for distribution in
California.
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.