Installation Instructions

Product Data
744 Solid Vinyl Plank and Tile Adhesive
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
744 Solid Vinyl Plank and Tile Adhesive
(TA-744)
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
®
744 Solid Vinyl Plank and Tile Adhesive is designed for the installation of
solid vinyl tile over non-porous floors. It spreads easily, exhibits quick grab, and
has excellent resistance to moisture and plasticizer migration.
Key Features and Benefits
• Luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
• Solid vinyl tile
• Homogeneous solid vinyl
• Heterogeneous solid vinyl
• Vinyl plank
• Rubber tile
• Dries clear
• Low odor
• Zero VOC
Packaging
1 quart plastic pails (946 mL) Canadian Product #7069665113
1 gallon plastic pails (3.78 L) Product #7069665011
1 gallon plastic pails (3.78 L) Canadian Product #7069665013
4 gallon plastic pails (15.13 L) Product #7069661311
Coverage
Determine recommended trowel size based on tile type. Coverage will vary with
the absorption of substrate and trowel size. Figures below are presented only as
guidelines.
Flooring Type
Recommended
Trowel Size
Approximate
Coverage
Porous substrate
1
⁄16 " x
1
⁄16 " x
1
⁄16 "
(1.6 x 1.6 x 1.6 mm)
square-notch trowel
162-180 sq. ft./gal.
18-20 yd
2
/gal.
(4-4.4 m
2
/L)
Non-porous substrate
1
⁄
32
" x
1
⁄
32
" x
1
⁄
16
"
(0.8 x 0.8 x 1.6 mm)
U-notch trowel
220-260 sq. ft./gal
24-28 yd
2
/ga
(5.3-6.2 m2/L)
Brush or rolled
225-260 sq. ft./gal.
24-28 yd
2
/gal.
(5.5-6.2 m
2
/L)
Rubber tile
3
⁄
32
" x
3
⁄
32
" x
1
⁄
16
"
(2.4 x 2.4 x 1.6 mm)
V-notch trowel
75-85 sq. ft./gal.
8-9 yd
2
/gal.
(6.9-7.9 m
2
/L)
Suitable Interior Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• Concrete - on, above or below grade, in the absence of excessive moisture and
alkali
• Plywood - APA standard underlayment grade or better
• Multiply underlayment
• Fiber-cement underlayment
• Latex portland cement based underlayment
• Well bonded, smooth, wax-free, existing single layer non-cushioned resilient
flooring.
Substrate Preparation
Subfloor should be structurally sound, clean, dry and level. Remove all grease,
sealers, curing compounds, loose paint, dirt, etc. Nail down any loose edges or
areas of subfloor and sand smooth all raised edges. Fill cracks or depressions
in floor with a suitable TEC
®
patching compound. Sand smooth and vacuum to
remove dust. Over hardwood floors or wood parquet, the installation of plywood
or fiber-cement underlayment is required. Plywood should be installed according
to American Plywood Association guidelines. Plywood subfloor surfaces should be
well nailed at all edges and through center.
All concrete substrates must be tested for moisture and pH prior to flooring
installation. Install flooring with TEC
®
744 over concrete with a moisture vapor
emission rate up to 6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.(2.72 kg/93 m²) per 24 hours
when tested in accordance with ASTM F1869 or up to 82% RH when tested in
accordance with ASTM F2170. For concrete with greater moisture levels, treat
the concrete with TEC
®
The LiquiDAM
®
Penetrating Moisture Vapor Barrier. See
Product Data Sheet for details. Test for pH in accordance with ASTM F710. Range
of 7-9 is required.
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened container.
Limitations
• Do not use where hydrostatic pressure, excessive moisture or alkali is present.
• New concrete should be allowed to cure a minimum of 60-90 days prior to
installation.
• Do not use when temperature is below 60°F (16°C).
• Not recommended for installation over cushion-backed or unprepared
embossed sheetgoods.
• Freeze/thaw stable to 10°F (-12°C) for a minimum of 5 cycles. If frozen, slowly
bring to room temperature and stir before using.
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
®
744 Solid Vinyl Plank and Tile Adhesive (TA-744)
Description
Base Acrylic latex
Physical State Smooth, medium paste
Color Off-white
Open Time 2 to 4 hours
VOC/Liter of Material 0 grams (calculated)
Freeze/Thaw Stability
Freeze/thaw stable to 10°F (-12°C) for a minimum of
5 cycles. If frozen, slowly bring material back to room
temperature 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.
VOC 0 g/L,
less water