Quantity:
Panel Adhesive for the quick fixing of wood and hardboard panels, architraves and all timber fittings without the need for nails, screws etc.
Box 25 x 310ml tubes
Surebond Hi -Grab is a single component gun applied, high bond strength synthetic rubber gap filling, adhesive.
Preparation:
Surfaces must be sound, dry, clean and free of any grease, oil and loose, flaky or weak material. This can be achieved by wire brushing if necessary. In the case of rendered or plastered surfaces no efflorescence should be evident. All nibs and other protrusions should be removed.
Priming:
Under normal circumstances this is not required. However, for porous, fibrous or very dusty surfaces it is recommended that a coat of a proprietary stabilizing solution is applied and allowed to dry for at least 2 hours.
Placement:
Cut the plastic nozzle to the size of the bead required at a 45° angle. Insert the cartridge into Skeleton Gun and gently squeeze the trigger to start the flow of adhesive. Apply a continuous bead of approximately 2 mm to 6 mm diameter onto the fixture being bonded. Actual bead size will depend on fixture and substrate. Under normal circumstances the bead should not be applied to the substrate. However, under certain conditions, for example when a fixture is applied to a timber framed backing, the application of adhesive to the substrate can facilitate alignment.. Apply the fixture to the substrate as described below. Clean off surplus adhesive with white spirit before setting starts.
Wallboards:
Apply a continuous 6 mm bead to the back of the board around the perimeter and then length ways at 200 mm centres. Immediately slide the board into position under uniform pressure. A firm bond will be achieved in about 30 minutes, but it may be necessary to provide temporary support, e.g. panel pins, to prevent slipping of the board whilst the adhesive sets. When fixing wallboards to battens, these should be fixed vertically at 400 mm centres with horizontal battens top and bottom. Adhesive beads should be applied to the back of the board in positions corresponding to the positions of the battens.
Alternatively, the adhesive may be applied to the battens and the wallboards pressed firmly into place immediately.
When boards are warped or the wall surfaces are uneven apply Surebond Hi -Grab as already described and then firmly press to the wall surface or battens, pull the board away immediately. Check that some adhesive has been transferred from the board to the substrate in all cases - if not apply extra adhesive and repeat. Leave the board removed for approximately 5 to 10 minutes and then press back into position and temporarily support if necessary.
Battens:
Apply the adhesive to the batten or to the wall. Press into position - if necessary provide temporary support. Alternatively, when necessary use the partial transfer method described in the section above for warped and uneven surfaces.
Skirtings and Architraves:
For wider timber members, such as skirtings and architraves, apply parallel beads to the reverse side, approximately 25 mm in from the outer edges. As appropriate, fix either directly or by the partial transfer method.
