Crane Composites Seam Sealant - Manual (Page 3)

Restricting Free Expansion of the Panels
Recognize the need for oversized holes where pipes or conduits penetrate the wall. Failure to
oversize any necessary holes through the panel could force the FRP panel to buckle or bubble.
Avoid post installation additions, such as ceramic tile base directly over the FRP panel. Such
additions restrict expansion space of the panel. (Figure 10)
Properly Rolling or Pressing Entire Panel as it is Positioned
Use linoleum roller, J-roller or diligent hand pressure to adhere entire surface of the panel, ensuring
good contact over the entire panel.
Place panel against surface and press fi rmly over entire surface, working from the edge of the panel
where molding is installed outward to the open edge.
Adhesive needs to come in contact over the entire wall substrate. If not, the adhesive may not bond,
creating bubbles. (Figure 11)
Apply adhesive around panels where edges are exposed, around oversized holes for pipes or conduits
and along baseboard moldings where moisture can penetrate.
Use grommetted heads and adhesive where fasteners penetrate panel.
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Figure 11
Product Comparison Guide
Advanced Polymer Fast Grab
Application
Recommendations
• Porous and most non-porous substrates
• Interior and exterior applications
• Fiberglass faced, mold resistant and fi recode
core drywall, drywall, steel, foamboard, vinyl,
PVC, FRP,ceramic tile, laminate, sealed and
unsealed concrete
• Porous substrates
• Interior drywall applications
• Non-treated plywood
Cure Process
Cures as moisture penetrates the adhesive (reactive) Dries as water leaves adhesive
Open Time
20 minutes 20 minutes
Application
Temperature
50 - 90°F 50 - 90°F
Benefi ts
• Easy to trowel
• Quick grab
• VOC-compliant
• Nonfl ammable
•
Mold & mildew resistant
• Fast strength development
• Quick grab formula - requires minimal bracing
• VOC-compliant
• Nonfl ammable
•
No offensive odor
• Environmentally safe
• Easy to trowel
Coverage
Approximately 60 sq. ft. per gallon Approximately 50 sq. ft. per gallon
Cleanup
It is important to clean-up adhesive immediately
while still wet. To clean adhesive from panel, tools
and hands while wet, use mineral spirits or isopropyl
alcohol and a rag. Once adhesive has cured, it can
be extremely diffi cult to remove. Follow solvent
vendor’s precautions. NOTE: Test solvent in an
out-of-the-way area to make sure it will not mar or
attack the surface. Tools and excess adhesive may be cleaned with
water or isopropyl alcohol while wet. If adhesive has
dried, use mineral spirits. Follow solvent vendor’s
precautions when using solvents. NOTE: Test solvent
in an out-of-the-way area to make sure it will not mar
or attack the surface.
Specifi cations
Meets GreenSeal GS-36, LEED, SCAQMD, CARB,
NAHB Green Building specifi cations and NFPA Class
A fi re rated. Meets GreenSeal GS-36, LEED, SCAQMD, CARB,
NAHB Green Building specifi cations and NFPA Class
A fi re rated. FDA and Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CFIA) approved for indirect food contact.
Figure 10: Avoid post installation
additions