Installation Instructions

Product Data
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive
(975)
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
®
Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive is specifically designed for the installation
of most outdoor carpets and is water resistant when cured.
Key Features and Benefits
• Outdoor residential and commercial use
• Bonds to pressure-treated lumber
• Water resistant when dry
• Contributes to LEED
®
project points
• Zero VOC
Packaging
1 quart plastic pails (.946 L) Product #7047485117
1 gallon plastic pails (3.79 L) Product #7047485017
3.5 gallon plastic pails (13.24 L) Product #7047481217
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
Rough-textured
carpet backings
1
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
8
" x
1
⁄
8
"
(3 x 3 x 3 mm)
V-notch trowel
20-27.5
(1.9-2.6)
80-110
(7.4-10.2)
280-385
(26.0-35.8)
Marine or light
textured backings
3
⁄
32
" x
3
⁄
32
" x
3
⁄
32
"
(2.4 x 2.4 x 2.4 mm)
V-notch trowel
22.5-30
(2.1-2.8)
90-120
(8.4-11.1)
315-420
(29.3-39.0)
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable substrates include:
• Exterior grade plywood
• Marine grade plywood
• Association-grade plywood (interior only)
• Pressure-treated lumber
• Concrete (fully cured, free from hydrostatic pressure and moisture vapor
emissions)
• Cement-based patches and leveling compounds (interior only unless approved
for exterior use)
Approved Flooring
• Carpet and artificial grass, both indoors and outdoors, with backings such as
rubber-backed, ActionBac
®
* and non-backed.
*ActionBac
®
is a registered trademark of Propex Inc.
Storage
Freeze/thaw stable to 10°F. Avoid prolonged or repeated freeze thaw cycles. If
frozen, slowly bring to room temperature and stir before using.
Shelf Life
Maximum of 1 year from date of manufacture in unopened container.
Limitations
• NOT FOR USE OVER PRESSURE TREATED PLYWOOD.
• Do not use over lauan, water sealed, painted, stained, or varnished surfaces.
• Do not use with PVC or vinyl backed carpet.
• Protect from freezing.
• Protect from physical damage.
• Accepts light traffic in 12 hours and full traffic in 24 hours; full cure takes
48 hours.
• The finished installation must be protected from moisture and/or freezing for a
minimum of 24 hours.
• Do not install in temperatures below 50°F.
• Do not reuse container. Dispose of container and adhesive residue in
accordance with federal, state and local waste disposal regulations.
• DO NOT flush adhesive down drains.
• Do not use over metal.
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
®
Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive (975)
Description
Physical State Medium paste
Color Tan
Odor Nil
Open Time 20-30 minutes
VOC/Liter of Material 0 g/L (calculated)
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Substrate Preparation
For use over concrete above, on or below grade, exterior or marine grade
plywood. Not recommended over painted, stained and/or water-sealed plywood.
Sweep floor and remove loose dust and debris immediately prior to installation.
Make sure floor is free from grease, oil, paint and any other contaminants that
will interfere with the bond of the adhesives. Fill all cracks and depressions
with a suitable exterior-grade floor-patching compound. Condition adhesive and
materials to 65ºF and 35-65% relative humidity, 48 hours prior to and after
installation.
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 3
lbs./1000 ft
2
/24 hours.
Application
Apply adhesive evenly to the substrate using the appropriate trowel as shown
in the Coverage section. Avoid applying adhesive in direct sunlight, high
temperatures or excessive wind. Apply only as much adhesive as can be
covered in 20 minutes. Lay the flooring into the adhesive within 20 minutes
after troweling. Lift a corner of material periodically to see that the adhesive
Indoor/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive