Installation Instructions

Product Data
Premium Carpet Adhesive
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Premium Carpet Adhesive
(704)
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
®
Premium Carpet Adhesive is an excellent product providing performance
and value for many types of installations. This adhesive’s characteristics make it
equally suited for installing carpet using the Direct-Glue, Double Bond method of
installation.
Key Features and Benefits
• Commercial and residential applications
• Superior bonding strength
• Zero VOC/low odor
• Solvent free
Packaging
1 quart plastic pails (.946 L) Product #7047235117
1 gallon plastic pails (3.79 L) Product #7047235017
3.5 gallon plastic pails (13.24 L) Product #7047231217
Coverage
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 in sq. ft. (m
2
)
Quart Gallon 3.5 Gallon
Carpet
1
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
8
"
(3 x 3 x 3 mm)
V-notch trowel
22.5-27.5
(2.1-2.6)
90-110
(8.4-10.2)
315-385
(29.3-35.8)
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• Fully cured concrete (on, above, or below grade) which is free from hydrostatic
pressure and moisture vapor emissions
• Exterior grade plywood
• Wood underlayments
• Ceramic tile
• Marble
• Terrazzo
• Metal
• Resilient flooring (well-bonded; not perimeter bonded or cushion-backed)
• Radiant heated subfloors (surface temperatures shall not exceed 85°F)
Approved Flooring
• Carpet backings include: Action Bac
®
, Urethane, Needle Punched, Foam Rubber.
• Sheet goods include: Mineral, Felt Back, Unitary
Storage
Store inside at temperatures of 60°F to 100°F. Best to keep from freezing. If
frozen, allow to thaw before use. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
Always store in an upright position.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 18 months from date of manufacture in unopened container.
Limitations
• Interior use only.
• Do not use to install solid vinyl, or vinyl/fiberglass backed products.
• Do not use where hydrostatic pressure, excessive moisture vapor emissions
and/or high alkalinity (>9 pH) exist.
• Do not wet-clean carpet for 30 days after installation.
• Not for use when the substrate temperature is below 50°F or above 90°F.
• New concrete should be allowed to cure a minimum of 28 days.
• Not recommended for installation over cushion-backed or unprepared
embossed sheet goods, lauan and unprimed gypsum.
• Do not use in marine applications or in areas subject to standing water.
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 Carpet Adhesive (704)
Description
Physical State Paste
Color Beige
Odor Nil
Open Time 20-30 minutes at 75°F/50% RH
Final Cure 24-48 hours
VOC/Liter of Material 0 g/L (calculated)
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Substrate Preparation
Surface must be sound, smooth, clean and dry. Any cracks and depressions must
be patched using a cementitious patching compound. Ensure that the surface
is free of waterproofing compounds, sealers, curing agents, oil, grease, wax,
adhesive residue or any other contaminant that may impede adhesion.
Note: When applying carpet or vinyl floor goods to metal substrates, the metal
must be coated with a primer (recommended for use on metal) compatible with
the adhesive to provide adequate bonding. CAUTION! Adhesive applied to a bare
metal surface can cause rapid oxidation or other chemical reaction.
All concrete substrates must be tested for moisture and pH prior to flooring
installation. The industry standard methods for testing moisture are ASTM
F2170 (RH) or ASTM F1869 (Calcium Chloride-MVER). Consult floor covering
manufacturer for acceptable RH or MVER. Test for pH in accordance with ASTM
F710. pH range of 7-9 is required. Moisture vapor emissions not to exceed
6 lbs./1000 ft
2
/ 24 hours when using the anhydrous calcium chloride test. If you
are using a Relative Humidity (RH) test with In Situ Probes the test results should
not exceed 82% RH.
Application
Consult carpet manufacturer’s installation instructions and trowel
recommendations. Apply only the amount of adhesive that can be covered in
20 minutes. Direct sunlight accelerates adhesive drying time and can minimize
the adhesive transfer to carpet backing. After installing, roll the carpet in both
directions. A minimum temperature of 50°F must be maintained for 48 hours
VOC 0 g/L