Application

1) To bond flat panels direct to walls.

Apply as a bead approx 6mm in diameter around the periphery of the panel (50mm from the edge) and in horizontal lines approx 450mm centres. Immediately press the panel firmly to the wall surface to ensure adequate transfer of the adhesive and leave to set. A firm bond is achieved in 1 hour.

2) To bond stair nosing

Apply adhesive to the stair nosing only. 2 or 3 beads may be necessary depending on the size of the nosing. Immediately press the panel firmly to the wall surface to ensure adequate transfer of the adhesive. It a higher initial bond strength is required, press the nosing into position and then pull away to affect the adhesive transfer. Allow adhesive to dry apart for 5 minutes before pressing finally into position. Allow to dry for 24 hours before subjecting traffic.

Application

Cut the tip of the cartridge taking care not to damage the thread. Fix nozzle, cut aperture to required width and apply with a standard sealant gun.

As a nail replacement (panel) adhesive.

• Surfaces must be sound, clean, dry and free from dust, grease, loose material etc.

• Prime dusty surfaces with EVERBUILD PVA BOND diluted 1:4 with water and allow to dry.

• Apply using a standard sealant gun, cut tip of cartridge, apply nozzle and cut an opening to suite the required bead

  size.

• For bonding heavy items (Plasterboard/worktops/wall panels etc) apply adhesive all the way around the edge of the

  item (30-50mm from edge) and cover back with beads of adhesive at 300mm intervals. Alternatively, apply adhesive

  direct to battens and press into place. NOTE.

• With heavy items, always provide temporary support until the adhesive dries.

• For bonding lightweight items (covings, dado rails, skirting etc) apply adhesive to back of item in one or two continuous beads and press immediately into place.

• Where gap filling is required, mark the areas where there is a large gap and apply a thicker bead to these areas.

  In all cases, clean up excess adhesive immediately with a cloth/white spirits.

As a sealant         

Reference should be made to the recommended joint ratios.  If necessary reduce joint depth using Everflex Expanding Foam, or Joint backer rod.  Furthermore, ensure that the joint design only permits adhesion to two surfaces, as three sided adhesion will impair flexibility.

Where the sealant is used in a joint configuration, masking tape should be used to prevent contamination of adjacent substrates, and ensure a neat sealing line. Masking tape should be removed immediately after tooling. The joint should be tooled within 5 minutes of application to ensure good contact between the sealant and the substrate.  Tooling of the sealant also gives a smooth, professional finish.

Fixing mirrors

Apply 6mm diameter beads of sealant direct to back of mirror in vertical strips, spaced at 30-40mm centers. Immediately place mirror in position and secure with good, even pressure with a slight twist action. Provide temporary support (tape) until adhesive has dried (24-48 hours).  If required, STIX-ALL may also be used to seal around mirror 24 hours after fixing (to allow for cure)

Uncured material can be removed by wiping with a dampened cloth with white spirit.  Cured material can be carefully removed by mechanical means. Full cure must be allowed before over painting.

Application

ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.

Shake can well before use (about 20 times).

For the FILL AND FIX PRODUCT, carefully fix nozzle. Do not overtighten or force.

ALWAYS USE CAN UPSIDE DOWN. For GUN GRADE, tighten securely into one of our range of guns.

Only partially fill cavities as the foam will expand to fill the remaining space. Any excess foam can be removed whilst still wet with EVERFLEX FOAM CLEANER. Cured foam must be removed mechanically. When used for fixing door frames, supports must be used until the foam is fully cured.

Please note:

When transported in cars, keep in boot, out of direct sunlight.

When removing cured foam from skin, take care not to damage with abrasives.

Grease skin with body lotion or similar.

IMPORTANT – Re-use is only possible by cleaning the nozzle and valve tip with EVERBUILD DUAL PURPOSE FOAM CLEANER before the foam has cured. Do not push any object into the valve as the contents may explode.

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Fire Mate Sealant

FIRE MATE is a five hour rated, one part, emulsion acrylic based, intumescent Acoustic sealant that gives a firm yet flexible seal to joints in a variety of fire rated structures. Tested following the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2006 as detailed in Warrington Fire Research Report No. 181967 (May 2009).  Acoustic rated to BS EN ISO 140/3. Tested for air permeability to EN13141-1. The product, in suitably designed joints will resist the passage of fire for up to 5 hours. The selected fillers used in this formulation also make it suitable for use as an acoustic sealant. Product has a service life expectancy in excess of 25 years

Specific Data

Application

The surfaces to be must be clean, dry and free from dust, grease and other contaminants.

Improve adhesion by wiping surface allowing all solvent to evaporate before applying sealant. Priming is generally not required, although we always advise testing small areas prior to use. Large voids should first be filled to maximize fire rating.

Cut the tip of the cartridge taking care not to damage the thread. Apply nozzle and cut at an angle of 45^o with an opening slightly larger than the gap to be sealed. Apply using a standard sealant gun. Best results will be obtained by keeping an even pressure on the trigger and keeping the gun at a constant angle to the surface being sealed. To ensure a proper bond, always smooth the sealant down with a spatula or piece of wood wetted with linseed oil or white spirits. An improved joint appearance can be achieved by placing masking tape to both sides of the joint, removing within 5 minutes of application

Single seal joints should be on the fire rated side of the structure.