Installation Instructions

Product Data
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Wall Base Adhesive
(714)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Wall Base Adhesive is designed for the easy installation of vinyl and rubber
wall base.
Key Features and Benefits
• Solvent free
• Easy to spread
• Excellent wet suction
• Low VOC/low odor
Packaging
11 fl. oz. cartridge (.325 L) Product #7047536117
30 fl. oz. cartridge (.887 L) Product #7047536217
1 quart plastic pails (.946 L) Product #7047535117
1 gallon plastic pails (3.79 L) Product #7047535017
Coverage
Coverage will vary with the application method and cove base width. Figures
below are presented only as guidelines.
Material
Type
Recommended
Trowel Size
Approximate Coverage in lineal feet (lineal meters)
11 Fl. Oz. 30 Fl. Oz. Quart Gallon
4" wall
base
(10.16cm)
1
⁄
8
"
(3 mm)
V-notch trowel
31-33
(9.4-10.1)
85-87
(26-27)
60-70
(18.3-21.3)
240-280
(73.2-85.3)
Suitable Substrates
Apply over the following clean, dry, structurally sound wall surfaces:
• Concrete • Gypsum drywall
• Wood • Plywood
• Masonry
Storage
Store inside at temperatures of 60°F to 100°F. Best to keep from freezing. If
frozen, allow to thaw before use. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Always store in an upright position.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened container.
Limitations
• Do not apply over non-porous surfaces, vinyl wall coverings, wallpaper or plastic
laminates.
• Paint or varnish must be removed by sanding.
• Do not use when temperature is below 50°F.
• Freeze/thaw stable to 10°F. If product freezes, slowly bring to room
temperature.
Cautions
Read complete cautionary information printed on product container prior to use.
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
®
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
®
Wall Base Adhesive (714)
Description
Physical State Paste
Color Tan
Odor Nil
Working Time 30-60 minutes at 75°F/50% RH
Final Cure Approximately 24 hours
VOC/Liter of Material 10 g/L (calculated)
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Substrate Preparation
Rolled or warped wall base should be laid flat for 24 hours and allowed to return
to
normal state before adhesive application. Wall base backing should be free of
surface
contaminants prior to installation. For best results, wall base, room and
adhesive should be kept at a minimum of 60°F for 48 hours before and after
installation.
Application
Trowel: Use
1
⁄
8
" V-notch trowel to apply adhesive evenly to the back of the
wall base. It is recommended to stay
1
⁄
4
" away from edges of wall base. Do not
allow adhesive to skin over. Immediately press firmly to the wall, rubbing across
the face of wall base with a soft cloth. To assure tight fit, rub toward previously
installed section. Installation of wall base around corners may require bracing of
wall base until adhesive has set. Store adhesive at room temperature.
Cartridge: Cut nozzle and puncture inner seal prior to loading into cartridge
gun. Apply adhesive to the wall base using 3 parallel, evenly spaced,
1
⁄
8
" beads
remaining
1
⁄
4
" away from edges. Do not allow adhesive to skin over. Immediately
press firmly to the wall, rubbing across the face of wall base with a soft cloth. To
assure tight fit, rub toward previously installed section. Installation of wall base
around corners may require bracing of wall base until adhesive has set. Store
adhesive at room temperature.
Clean-up
Clean wet adhesive from wall base and surrounding materials with a damp cloth
immediately after installation. Dried adhesive can be removed by mechanical means
only.
6. AVAILABILITY
TEC
®
Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available nationwide.
To locate TEC
®
products in your area, please contact:
Phone: [phone]
Website: tecspecialty.com
7. WARRANTY
For warranty details, see your sales associate or tecspecialty.com.
VOC 10 g/L
Wall Base Adhesive