Installation Instructions

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
Sanded Adhesive & Grout Product Data
©Copyright 2019 H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
TEC
®
and the TEC
®
logo are trademarks
of H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. DS691 R1219-20
Physical Properties
Description
Base Acrylic copolymer latex
Physical State Paste
Color White
Odor Nil
Open Time [at 72°F (22°C)]
48 to 72 hours depending on humidity and
temperature
Initial Cure 24 hours
Final Cure 7 days
Wt./U.S. Gallon 11.4 lbs. ± .2 lbs.
VOC/Liter of Material 29 grams less water
Foot Traffic Rating (ASTM C627) Residential to light commercial
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store
open containers. Freeze/thaw stable.
Shelf Life
Maximum 1 year from date of manufacture
in properly stored, unopened package.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Surface Preparation
For use as an adhesive: All surfaces must be clean, dry, free of dirt, dust,
grease, oil, loose paint, wallpaper, and residues of old adhesive, or any foreign
matter which might impair adhesion where TEC
®
Sanded Adhesive & Grout is
spread. Painted enameled walls and floors must be thoroughly scored or sanded
to insure a bond to the original base wall or floor. Do not sand any floors or
adhesives that are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Installations
where concrete is damp or the concrete is subject to moisture vapor
emissions can fail.
For use as a grout: Area must be clean, dry, free of dirt and dust. Grout joint
should be free of sealers.
Application
For use as an adhesive:
1. Spread adhesive with flat side of trowel. Then comb with notched side.
2. Do not allow adhesive to skin over. If adhesive skins over, scrape off and apply
fresh adhesive.
3. Press tile into adhesive. Periodically remove and check a tile to ensure
complete coverage.
4. Wipe excess off tile with damp sponge - do not let dry on surface of tile.
5. Before grouting, tiles must be firmly set. If this product was used as adhesive,
set time is at least 24 hours for tiles 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) or smaller. Larger tile
may take 48 hours or more.
For use as a grout:
1. Press grout into joints using short side of float at 45° angle.
2. Holding at 90° angle, draw diagonally across tile to remove excess grout.
Shrinkage may occur during drying, so leave joints full.
3. Clean excess off tile using damp sponge in circular motion; do not let dry on
surface of tile.
4. If haze remains on surface, clean next day with damp sponge.
5. Shrinkage may occur while curing or drying. A second application may be
applied if necessary after 24 hours.
For use over premixed and cement-based grout: To install, existing premixed
or cementitious grout must be clean, sealer free, and
1
⁄8
" (3 mm) lower than tile
surface. If not: Remove existing grout with a grout saw to at least
1
⁄8
" (3 mm)
below the surface of the tile.
Make sure the joint is free of all dust and debris, then apply grout per instructions
above.
Clean-up
Clean tools with water before material dries. Wash hands with soap and water.
6. AVAILABILITY
TEC
®
Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available nationwide.
To locate TEC
®
products in your area, please contact:
Phone: 800-832-9002
Website: tecspecialty.com
7. LIMITED WARRANTY
The product(s) covered by this Product Data Sheet are sold subject to a Limited
Warranty and related terms. H.B. Fuller Construction Products disclaims the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and all incidental and
consequential damages arising out of the sale, purchase or use of this product. For
Limited Warranty details visit tecspecialty.com. To obtain a hard copy of the Limited
Warranty call H.B. Fuller Construction Products at 800-832-9023 or mail a written
request to the address in Section 2 of this Product Data Sheet.
8. MAINTENANCE
Not applicable
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical and safety literature
To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website
at tecspecialty.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
Division 9