811 Advantage Product Data Sheet

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

• Type: Urethane • Calculated VOC: 28 g/L

• Color: Brown • Weight/gallon: 12.4 lbs.

• Solids: 95% • Viscosity: 100,000 cps

• Flashpoint: >200˚F (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup)

• Freeze/Thaw stability: Not affected by freezing

• Storage life: 1 year in tightly closed container

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION

All substrates must be clean, dry, structurally sound, properly cured and free of dirt, oil, paint,

old adhesive, wax, sealers and curing agents. General scouring with 20 grit or #3 1/2 open-coat

sandpaper will remove most compounds. All loose materials must be vacuumed from the surface

after scouring. The subfloor must be flat to a tolerance of 3/16” in a 10’ radius. Hollow spots,

popping spots and squeaks are related to unevenness in the subfloor. Grinding concrete floors is

preferred over the use of filling compounds. If filling/flattening compounds are used, they must

be Portlandbased cementitious material and have a compressive strength equal to or greater than

3000 psi when cured. Use of adhesive over light weight concrete and all gypsum-based materials

requires the use of Titebond Concrete Primer or an approved concrete primer prior to application

of adhesive. Remove all existing base, shoe molding and door thresholds prior to continuing the

installation. All door casings must be undercut with either a jamb saw or a hand saw. Use a piece

of the flooring as a guide to determine the thickness needed.

INSTALLATION

Titebond 811 Advantage can be installed using the “wet lay” or “flashed” methods, depending

on your preference and the environment of your installation. In the “wet lay” method you do

not flash the adhesive. Once the adhesive has been troweled, the wood flooring may be installed

immediately into the wet adhesive. To reduce slippage, secure the first starter row with Titebond

Tape. Remaining planks must be placed firmly into adhesive. Planks which are not flat should be

weighted for several hours. In the wet lay method, you should not work on top of the wood. The

“flashed”* method is when the adhesive is allowed to flash for the recommended amount of time

prior to installing the wood flooring. While using this method, you are advised to trowel out larger

sections of the room so that you spend most of your time laying wood rather than flashing

adhesive. Be careful not to exceed 811 Advantage’s open time of 90 minutes and do not trowel

more adhesive than you can comfortably cover with the flooring in 90 minutes.

* The recommended flash time for Titebond 811 Advantage is 30 minutes, depending upon

subfloor moisture and humidity.

Titebond 811 Advantage may be used for above-, on- and below-grade applications and on

all substrates listed in this specification guide. All applications are susceptible to moisture and

should be tested for moisture prior to installation in several locations within the installation

area. Acceptable conditions of concrete for above-, on- and below-grade applications are:

• Less than 3 lbs. /1000 sq.ft./24 hours on a Calcium Chloride Test (ASTM F1869)

• Less than a reading of 4.5 on a Tramex Concrete Moisture Encounter

• Relative humidity (RH) of 75% or less when tested with an in situ probe (ASTM F2170)

Acceptable conditions of wood substrates are a moisture reading of less than 12% or be no

more than 4% different from the flooring being installed when using a Tramex, Delmhorst or

equivalent wood moisture meter. If subfloor moisture conditions do not meet above guidelines

at the time of flooring installation, or they could exceed them at any time after installation,

then a Titebond moisture control system should be used.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

TYPE OF FLOORING/FLOORING THICKNESS TROWEL SIZE COVERAGE

All parquets measuring less than 3/4” in thickness ......................................................................................................... 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” (Square-notch) ...................................... 65 sq. ft. per gallon

All engineered flooring ....................................................................................................................................................3/16” x 1/4” x 1/2” c-c (or 5/16” space) V-notch ............... 50 sq. ft. per gallon

Solid flooring and bamboo with a width less than 3” & measuring 5/8” or less in thickness .........................................3/16” x 1/4” x 1/2” c-c (or 5/16” space) V-notch ............... 50 sq. ft. per gallon

Solid flooring and bamboo with a width greater than 3” & measuring 5/8” or less in thickness, & 3/4” shorts ...........3/16” x 3/16” x 3/16” (Square-notch) ............................... 35 sq. ft. per gallon

Cork underlayment ...........................................................................................................................................................1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” (Square-notch) ................... 125 to 185 sq. ft. per gallon

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Type of Flooring/Flooring Thickness: All parquets measuring less than 3/4” thick / All engineered flooring / Solid wood flooring measuring 5/8” or less in thickness / Bamboo flooring /

3/4” solid shorts (less than 24”) / 5/8” plywood (2’ x 8’ or 4’ x 4’)

Jobsite/Subfloor: New, old or existing concrete, properly treated light weight concrete / Below-grade concrete / Plywood / OSB (oriented strand board) / Radiant heated slabs /

Clean and unwaxed vinyl/cork

CLEAN UP

As the pre-finished flooring is being installed, immediately wipe any wet adhesive from the flooring, tools and equipment with mineral spirits or Titebond Adhesive Remover Cleaning Wipes.

Do not allow adhesive to cure on surface of the flooring, tools or equipment. Follow solvent manufacturer’s directions when working with solvents. For specific cleaning instructions, call Franklin

Technical Service at 1.800.347.4583.

DANGER. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms, or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs (lungs) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. Wear protective gloves, and eye or face protection.

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

FIRST AID: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF

EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

IF SKIN IRRITATION OR RASH OCCURS: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove any contact lenses and continue rinsing.

IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: Get medical attention. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

For additional information, refer to Safety Data Sheet.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our recommendations, if any, for the use of this product are based on tests believed to be reliable. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a

recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing laws and/or patents covering any material or use.

WARRANTY: The full warranty for Titebond 811 Advantage and all Titebond flooring products can be obtained at www.Titebond.com or by calling 1.800.347.4583.