Caulks & Sealants

Application Guidelines

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Application Temperature:

Above 40°F (4°C)

Service Temperature Range:

0°F to 160°F (-18°C to 71°C)

Method of Application:

Cartridge/caulking gun

Working Time:

Approximately 10-15 minutes for 1/4" bead

Application Directions:

Cartridge: 1. Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion. Properly designed joint not to exceed 1/2" in depth. 2. Cut tip at 45° angle for 1/8" to 1/2" bead and place in cartridge gun. 3. Apply caulk into clean joint. If necessary, smooth bead immediately. It is the sole responsibility of the user to thoroughly test any proposed use with all substrates to determine project suitability.
Pail: 1. Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion. Properly designed joint not to exceed 1/2” in depth. 2. Apply caulk into clean joint with bulk caulk gun or trowel, following loading instructions from bulk gun manufacturer and ensuring not to entrap air in the caulk. If necessary, smooth bead immediately. 3. To ensure neat caulk lines, mask areas adjacent to joints. Once caulk is dry to the touch and does not transfer, remove masking tape. See titebond.com/sig for proper joint design. It is the sole responsibility of the user to thoroughly test any proposed use with all substrates to determine project suitability.

Painting:

The caulk should be dry to the touch and ready to paint in 2-4 hours with a water-based (latex) paint that does not contain plasticizer.

Cleanup:

Clean uncured material with water. After curing, excess caulk must be cut or scraped away.

Coverage:

Container	1/8” Bead	1/4" Bead	3/8" Bead	1/2" Bead
10.1 oz. Cartridge	123 ft.	31 ft.	14 ft.	8 ft.
5 Gallon Pail	7843 ft.	1960 ft.	871 ft.	490 ft.

Limitations:

Not designed for continuous submersion or use below the waterline. Air, caulk and surface temperature should be above 40°F. Do not apply if rain is expected within 12 hours. Cure time is dependent upon ambient conditions including temperature and humidity. The caulk should be dry to the touch and ready to paint in 2-4 hours with a water-based (latex) paint that does not contain plasticizer. For other paint types, a compatibility test is recommended. It is highly recommended to use backing material. For best results, store in a dry location at or below 75°F.

50 Year Limited Warranty: If not satisfied with product performance when used as directed, return container and proof of purchase to Franklin International, Inc. for replacement of product. Liability is limited to product replacement only.