Installation Instructions

Product Data
Sanded Adhesive & Grout
1. PRODUCT NAME
TEC
®
Sanded Adhesive & Grout
(691)
2. MANUFACTURER
H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc.
1105 South Frontenac Street
Aurora, IL 60504-6451 U.S.A.
800.552.6225 Office
800.832.9023 Technical Support
800.952.2368 Fax
tecspecialty.com
3. DESCRIPTION
TEC
®
Sanded Adhesive & Grout is formulated to set and grout ceramic tile on
walls and floors. Best for small tile jobs or repairs.
Key Features and Benefits
• For grouting joints
1
⁄8 " to
3
⁄16 " (3 mm to 4.7 mm)
• For bonding ceramic tile up to 8" x 8" (20 x 20 cm)
• Product is mold and mildew resistant
Packaging
1 quart plastic pail (946 mL) Product #7047985111
1 gallon plastic pail (3.78 L) Product #7047985011
Color
White
Coverage
Coverage will vary with type of substrate.
Unit Size Approximate Coverage
1 quart
(946 mL)
Wall 4-6 ft
2
(0.37-0.56 m
2
)
Floor 3-5 ft
2
(0.28-0.46 m
2
)
1 gallon
(3.78 L)
Wall 16-24 ft
2
(1.49-2.23 m
2
)
Floor 12-20 ft
2
(1.11-1.86 m
2
)
Suitable Substrates
When properly prepared, suitable interior substrates include:
• Cured portland cement plaster
• Gypsum wallboard (walls only)
• Exterior grade plywood (floors only, over two
5
⁄8 " (15 mm) layers, joists 16"
(40 cm) 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 (-23°C). 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. Product is
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 bonding tile greater than 8" x 8" (20 x 20 cm)
• Not ideal for grouting countertops.
• Not for grouting over existing epoxy grout.
• Not for use in showers, 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 exterior use.
• Not for use where temperature will exceed 120ºF (49°C).
• 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 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.)
Note: Sealer for grout not required. If desired, may use one light coat of a
water-based sealer.
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 1 specification.
TEC
®
Sanded Adhesive and Grout (691)
Description ANSI Requirement
Typical
Results
Shear Strength
Conditioned Dry
28 Day, Room Temperature
Type I Water Immersion
After Accelerated Heat Aging
> 50 psi (.34 MPa)
> 50 psi (.34 MPa)
> 50 psi (.34 MPa)
> 75% dry shear strength retention
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 remained bonded after
impact
Passes
Stain Test < 70% penetration Passes
Stability in Storage 4 weeks minimum Passes
Resistance to Mold Growth No mold growth Passes
Greater than: > Greater than or equal to: ≥ Less than: < Less than or equal to: ≤