Franklin 920 Clear Thin-Spread Tile Adhesive

Franklin 920 is an environmentally safe latex flooring adhesive with fast dry and high tack properties for the installation of vinyl composition tiles. It has a maximum open time of 72 hours and may be used over standard construction and selected sealed surfaces, including old asphalt cutback adhesive. Franklin 920 contains no volatile solvents, no hazardous materials and no carcinogens. There is no unpleasant or lingering odor. It is freeze/thaw stable, nonflammable, water-resistant and nontoxic.

Product Features

• Fast drying
• Nonflammable
• Non-toxic
• Freeze/thaw stable
• Water-resistant

Physical Properties

Type Latex	Calculated VOC 16.2 g/L
Color Beige	Flashpoint > 200 °F.(Pensky-Martin Closed Cup)
Weight/gallon 9.26 lbs.	Solids 64.5%
Freeze/thaw stability Stable (5 cycles at 20 °F.)	Viscosity Roller, trowel or spray grade
Storage life 24 months in tightly closed container

Trowel recommendations and coverage

Floor Type	Trowel Size	Coverage
Vinyl Composition Tile	1/32" x 1/32" x 1/32" U-notch	250 Sq.Ft./gallon
	1/16" x 1/16" x 1/16" Square-notch	150 Sq.Ft./gallon
CLEAN TROWEL WITH WATER OFTEN TO PREVENT ADHESIVE BUILD-UP.

Application Guidelines

Uses Heavy traffic areas for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial installations.
    Tiles: Vinyl composition, asphalt, and foam backed hardwood parquet.

Substrates Plywood, hardboard, association grade particle board underlayments, felt lining, and alkali free concrete, asphalt, terrazzo, tile and selected sealed surfaces.

Subfloor Preparation All substrates must be clean, dry, structurally sound, properly cured and free of dirt, oil, paint, old adhesive, wax, sealers and curing agents. Subfloor and materials are to be at least 65 °F., prior to and after installation. Concrete subfloors must be structurally sound and free of voids and cracks. Make repairs to concrete substrates to remove unsound or deteriorating areas. If needed, apply cementitious patch to any voids or cracks. Allow cementitious repair materials to cure per cementitious manufacturer’s recommendations. Lightweight concrete or gypsum-based subfloors/materials must have Titebond Concrete Primer (or equivalent) applied prior to use of adhesive. Follow directions of Titebond Concrete primer (or equivalent) before use. Rough, dried asphalt cutback areas are to be sanded smooth and cleaned. When applying over old tile, the surface must be smooth and well adhered.

Installation Recommendations Franklin 920 may be applied by roller, brush, trowel or airless adhesive gun. On smooth surfaces, use a 1/32" U-notch trowel at the rate of 250 square feet per gallon. On rougher surfaces, use a 1/16" square-notch trowel at the rate of 150 square feet per gallon. By roller, brush or spray, apply at the rate of 135 square feet per gallon on smooth surfaces and apply heavier on rough surfaces. Minimum open time is 20 minutes, or until adhesive becomes nearly clear and no longer transfers to the finger when lightly touched. Set tiles in place carefully because they will not slide. Roll within 12 hours with a heavy linoleum roller. Restrict heavy traffic for 24 hours.

Cleanup Allow adhesive to dry well before exposing installation to cleaning. Use water to remove adhesive spots and clean tools.

*CAUTION: Do not sand, scour or abrade any material that is suspected of containing asbestos fibers. Asbestos is known to cause cancer. Federal law requires that asbestos be handled by a licensed and certified hazardous materials contractor.

Limitations

Use in well ventilated area. Do not use over high alkaline concrete (over 9.0 pH) or over subfloor with excessive moisture (over 6 lbs. by calcium chloride test). Do not use directly over or under solid vinyl tile or sheet goods. KEEP FROM FREEZING.

Caution Statements

CAUTION: EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Do not swallow. Do not allow eye contact or prolonged skin contact. First Aid: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, contact physician. If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Wash skin contact areas with soap and water. If irritation from eye or skin contact areas persist, contact physician. For additional information, refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Ordering Information

Important Notice: Our recommendations, if any, for the use of this product are based on tests believed to be reliable. Since the use of this product is beyond the control of the manufacturer, no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to such use or effects incidental to such use, handling or possession or the results to be obtained, whether in accordance with the directions or claimed so to be. The manufacturer expressly disclaims responsibility therefore. Furthermore, nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with existing laws and/or patents covering any material or use.

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