Installation Instructions

Product Data
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Type 1 Mastic
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
®
Type 1 Mastic can be used for installing ceramic, porcelain, natural stone,
quarry and mosaic tile on interior floors and walls. Recommended for floor
applications with tile up to 8" x 8" and wall applications with tile up to 12" x 12"
It meets ANSI A136.1 Type I and II specifications, spreads easily, sets quickly, and
is easy to clean up.
Key Features and Benefits
• Tile up to 12" x 12" on walls, 8" x 8" on floors
• The adhesive is mold and mildew resistant
• Spreads easily
• Easy to use, easy to clean-up
• Freeze thaw stable (3 cycles)
• Can be used on shower walls
Packaging
3.5 gallon plastic pail (13.24 L) Product #7047371211
1 gallon plastic pail (3.78 L) Product #7047375011
1 quart plastic pail (946 mL) Product #7047375111
Coverage
Coverage will vary with type of substrate. Coverages below are approximations.
Do not exceed trowel recommendations.
TIle Size Trowel Size
Approximate Coverage in ft
2
(m
2
)
1 quart
(946 mL)
1 gallon
(3.78 L)
3.5 gallon
(13.24 L)
Up to 6" x 6"
(150 x 150 mm)
3
⁄
16
" x
5
⁄
32
"
(4.5 x 4 mm)
V-notch trowel
6-8
(0.56-0.7)
27-32
(2.5-3.0)
95-112
(8.8-10.4)
Walls: 6" x 6" – 12" x 12"
(150 x 150 mm – 300 x 300 mm)
Floors: 6" x 6" – 8" x 8"
(150 x 150 mm – 200 x 200 mm)
1
⁄
4
" x
1
⁄
4
" x
1
⁄
4
"
(6 x 6 x 6 mm)
square-notch trowel
4-5
(0.37-0.46)
18-23
(1.7-2.1)
63-81
(5.9-7.5)
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• 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 (CBU)
• Fiber cement underlayment
• Coated glass mat backerboard
• 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 to 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 on any non-porous substrate
• Not for use for leveling or in excess of trowel recommendations.
• 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 use with glass tile.
• Not for use with lug back floor tile.
•
Not for setting ceramic accessories such as towel bars, soap dishes, and grab bars.
• Not to be used underneath most backerboards. (Check manufacturer instructions.)
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
Applicable Standards
Meets ANSI A136.1 Type I & II Specifications
TEC
®
Type 1 Mastic
Description ANSI Requirement
Typical
Results
Shear Strength
28 Day, Room Temperature
Type I Water Immersion
After Accelerated Heat Aging
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
> 50 psi (0.34 MPa)
> 75% dry shear strength retention
Passes
Passes
Passes
Heat Resistance
Maintains at least 10 lb. (4.5 kg)
static load in shear at 120°F (49°C)
for 24 hours
Passes
Impact Test All tiles remain bonded after impact Passes
Stain Test < 70% penetration Passes
Stability in Storage 4 weeks minimum Passes
Tested in accordance with American National Standards for Organic Adhesives for Installation of Ceramic Tile—
ANSI A136.1, Type I
Resistance to Mold Growth No mold growth Passes
Greater than: > Greater than or equal to: ≥ Less than: < Less than or equal to: ≤
Type 1 Mastic
VOC 0 g/L