Installation Instructions

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H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451
TEC
®
Premium Wood Flooring Adhesive Product Data
©Copyright 2016 H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
TEC
®
is a trademark of H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. DS791 N0316-1
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
®
Premium Wood Flooring Adhesive
Description
Physical State Soft paste
Color Beige
Open Time Up to 90 minutes
VOC/Liter of Material 2% by weight, 30 g/L material
Freeze/Thaw Stability Stable
Storage
Store in cool, dry location. Do not store in
open containers.
Shelf Life
Maximum 1 year from date of manufacture in
properly stored, unopened package.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application
Do not smoke and keep away from flames or sparks.
1. Follow wood flooring manufacturer’s guidelines for layout, design and any
special precautions for installation.
2. Spread the adhesive with the appropriate notched trowel. Avoid excessive
adhesive thickness by passing the trowel evenly through the adhesive at a
45 degree angle. Install wood flooring immediately after adhesive is spread.
Working time is up to 90 minutes under acceptable temperature and humidity
conditions. Adhesive must transfer 100% to the wood floor. NOTE: Thin-gauged
solid and engineered wood and exotic species are very sensitive to job site
conditions. Wood flooring manufacturers written pre-installation and installation
instructions, including acclimation of the wood flooring, must be strictly followed.
3. Lay the flooring into the adhesive, correctly position it and press down firmly.
Wood may slip and move at first so be sure to secure the initial row to limit
movement and hold patterns. Occasionally lift a piece of wood to assure
adhesive is achieving 100% transfer. If proper transfer is not achieved remove
dried adhesive and apply more using recommended trowel. The use of tape
to temporarily hold the edges together may be necessary until installation is
complete. Bowed boards or boards over low spots should be weighted down
until the adhesive cures.
4. When installing near a solid object or wall, leave ample room for expansion
(see flooring manufacturer’s recommended expansion guidelines). Installing
wood too tight against a stationary object will not allow room for normal wood
expansion, which may cause a failure.
5. Roll and cross roll floor with a 100-150 lb. (45-70 kg) roller at the end of the
installation to ensure proper transfer of adhesive.
6. When installing unfinished wood flooring, wait a minimum of 72 hours
before sanding.
7. When installing over radiant heated subfloors, turn the heat off for 24 hours
before, during and 24 hours after installation. Failure to turn the heat off may
result in shortened working time of the adhesive. Floor temperature must not
exceed 85°F (30°C).
8. Restrict light traffic for a minimum of 16 hours. Restrict heavy traffic for a
minimum of 24 hours after installation is complete.
Clean-up
Use acetone or mineral spirits while wet. Use plastic scraper and terry cloth when dry.
6. AVAILABILITY
TEC
®
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®
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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
To acquire technical and safety literature, please visit our website at
tecspecialty.com.
10. FILING SYSTEM
Division 9