Technical Specifications

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
Floor Mud Product Data
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TEC
®
and Acrylbond
®
AMA are trademarks of
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
LEED
®
is a registered trademark of U.S. Green Building Council. DS050 N0216-1
Over wood floors: Install a cleavage membrane (4 mil polyethylene film or
waterproofing membrane) before placing TEC
®
Floor Mud.
Concrete floors without reinforcement: Apply TEC
®
Floor Mud. The addition
of TEC
®
Acrylbond
®
AMA acrylic mortar additive provides better adhesion to the
existing substrate and strength of the mortar bed.
Installation of tile with wet set method: Soak tile in clean, potable water
until saturated and drain excess water before setting tile. Immerse tile completely
during the soaking period. Re-soaking of tile may be necessary if the tile exhibits
drying along the edges before setting. Apply a coat of neat cement over the TEC
®
Floor Mud while still fresh and workable.
Set tile firmly on the mortar bed. Space tiles to desired grout joint width and bring
surfaces to a true level plane. Thoroughly beat tile while the mortar bed is still
workable. Coverage under tile should be at minimum 80% interior or dry areas
and 95% exterior or wet areas. Refer to ANSI 108.1A, 108.1B and 108.1C and
TCNA Handbook for Ceramic Tile Installation.
Installation of tile with the dry set method: For installations of tile over a
cured floor mud, use a TEC
®
tile setting mortar. Consult the respective product
data sheet.
Clean-up
Clean tools and tile while the mortar is fresh.
Protection and Curing
• Provide for dry, heated storage on site and deliver materials at least 24 hours
before work begins.
• Protect from rain, snow, freezing and direct solar heat, which will cause curing
and performance deficiencies.
• Because temperature and humidity (during and after installation of tile) affect
the final curing time, allow for extended periods of cure and protection when
jobsite temperatures drop below 60°F (16°C) and/or when relative humidity is
higher than 70%.
• Allow mortar to fully cure before installing tile.
• If the installation will be covered with a non-breathable membrane or if a
moisture-sensitive stone is the finish, allow an extended period of curing before
applying the membrane.
6. AVAILABILITY
TEC
®
Premium Tile and Stone Installation Products are available nationwide.
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®
products in your area, please contact:
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7. WARRANTY
For warranty details, see your sales associate or visit tecspecialty.com.
8. MAINTENANCE
Not applicable
9. TECHNICAL SERVICES
Technical assistance
Information is available by calling the Technical Support Hotline.
Toll Free: 800-832-9023
Fax: [phone]
Technical and safety literature
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visit our website at tecspecialty.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
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