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Universal Adhesive

1. PRODUCT NAME

TEC

Skill Set™ Universal Adhesive

2. MANUFACTURER

H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.

1105 South Frontenac Street

Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.

800-832-9002 Customer Support

800-952-2368 Fax

tecskillset.com

3. DESCRIPTION

TEC

Skill Set™ Universal Adhesive is a premium ready-to-

use adhesive, excellent for setting ceramic, porcelain, natural

stone, quarry and mosaic tile on interior floors and walls.

Recommended for wall and floor applications with tile up to

20” x 20”. The non-staining formula is ideal for light-colored

stone and grout. The lightweight composition offers easy

troweling, non-slip wall performance, and non-slump floor

performance.

If mortar meeting ANSI A118.4 is required, TEC® Skill Set™

Universal Adhesive may be used for glass tile up to 8” x 8”.

Key Benefits and Features

 For tile and stone up to 20” x 20” on walls and floors

 Lightweight – non-slip performance on walls, non-

slump on floors

 Exceeds ANSI A136.1 Type I & II Specifications

 The adhesive is mold and mildew resistant

 Fast drying

 Creamy, easy to use formula

Packaging

1 gallon plastic pail

3.5 gallon plastic pail

Coverage

Coverage will vary with type of substrate. Figures below are

presented only as guidelines.

Approximate Coverage

Trowel

3/16” x 5/32”

V-notch

¼” x ¼” x ¼”

Square-notch

¼” x 3/8” x ¼”

Square-notch

Tile Size

Up to 6” x 6”

6” x 6” to

12” x 12”

12” x 12” to

20” x 20”

Coverage

Per 1 Gal

30-35 sq. ft.

20-25 sq. ft.

15-20 sq. ft.

Per 3.5 Gal

105-123 sq. ft.

70-88 sq. ft.

53-70 sq. ft.

Suitable Substrates

Use only on structurally sound interior surfaces such as cured

Portland cement plaster, gypsum wallboard (walls only),

exterior grade plywood (floors only, over two 5/8” layers,

joists 16” on center), Cementitious backer units, fiber cement

underlayment, coated glass mat backer board, well cured

moisture tested concrete not subject to dampness or moisture vapor

emissions. Installations where concrete is damp or the concrete

is subject to moisture vapor emissions can fail.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry location – Indoors only. Protect from freezing.

Adhesive is freeze thaw stable to -10ºF. Avoid prolonged or

repeated freeze thaw cycles. Should adhesive freeze, allow to thaw

at room temperature and stir well before using.

Shelf Life

Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened package.

Bucket good for 6 months after opening. (Re-seal and store in cool,

dry location, use within shelf life. Covering with plastic wrap directly

on top of product prior to sealing container will help preserve

freshness).

Limitations

 Not for use in conjunction with PVC heating mats or coils,

or over polyethylene membranes.

 Not for use over anti-fracture & waterproofing membranes,

sheets or mats.

 Not for use on shower floors or pans, in steam rooms, in

steam showers, swimming pools, or any place that will

receive standing water.

 Not for use for leveling or in excess of trowel

recommendations.

 Not for use on any non-porous substrate.

 Not for exterior use.

 Not for use where temperature will exceed 120ºF.

 Not for use over lauan, MDF, particleboard, or Masonite®.

(See Suitable Substrates.)

Masonite is a registered trademark of Masonite Corporation.

 Not for use with green marble, or to install resin backed

marble or resin backed aggregate marble. Not for setting

any marble over plywood floors or plywood countertops.

 Not for setting ceramic accessories such as towel bars,

soap dishes, and grab bars.

 Not to be used underneath most backer boards (Check

manufacturer instructions.

Cautions

FIRST AID MEASURES: In all cases, seek medical attention if

symptoms develop or persist. EYES: Flush with water for 20

minutes. SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF VAPORS INHALED:

Remove to fresh air. IF SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. KEEP

OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. For Medical Emergency

Information, call 1-888-853-1758.

VOC 27 g/L

Summary of content (3 pages)

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Universal Adhesive moisture tested concrete not subject to dampness or moisture vapor emissions. Installations where concrete is damp or the concrete is subject to moisture vapor emissions can fail. 1. PRODUCT NAME TEC® Skill Set™ Universal Adhesive 2. MANUFACTURER H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. 1105 South Frontenac Street Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A. 800-832-9002 Customer Support 800-952-2368 Fax tecskillset.com VOC 27 g/L 3.
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Universal Adhesive 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® Skill Set™ brand product(s) under normal environmental and working conditions. Because each project is different, H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
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Universal Adhesive Cure times will vary with size and porosity of tile and porosity of floor (porcelain tiles take considerably longer to cure), humidity and temperature (cooler temperatures will extend set times). Typical floor installations take longer to cure. No traffic is permitted on tiles prior to curing. Grouting may begin once adhesive is firmly set up. Up to 6” x 6” wall tiles require wait time of 6 hours or longer. Over 6” x 6” tile or any floor tile application requires a least 12-24 hours.