Loctite® 1363138 Power Grab® Tub Surround Construction Adhesive, 10 Oz

Designed specifically for bonding most bathroom and shower enclosures. The PowerGrab® Tub Surrounds Adhesive is not affected by steam, moisture, water, heat or cold when fully cured. Has very low odor and requires only soap and water to clean up. It does not require venting like most solvent-based tub surround adhesives. This makes it less messy and safe and easy to use.

• 10 Oz
• Latex based adhesive for installing tub surround
• Ultra low VOC content
• GREENGUARD® approved; Qualifies for LEED® points
• No etching or burn-through helps no risk of damaging tub surround unit
• No venting or flashing required
• Easy to use, less mess and faster installation
• Repositionable instant grab
• Minimizes slippage of tub surround panels
• 10 minutes repositioning time - Allows for correction of misaligned material
• Water-based
• Low odor and easy soap and water clean-up for uncured adhesive.

Recommended For:

• Bonds most plastic (polystyrene, acrylic, ABS, PVC) bathroom and shower enclosures to waterproof drywall, DenShield® gypsum board, wood, sanded Barker-Tile and sanded ceramic tile

Not Recommended For:

• Do not use adhesive to bond overlapped sections of tub / shower surround
• Not to be used for gluing plastic bathroom accessories, such as shelves and soap dishes, to tub surrounds or tile
• Not recommended for use on unsanded ceramic tile or Barker-Tile, on vinyl covered gypsum board or cement board
• Adhesive should only be applied to flat sections of surround. Do not apply adhesive to curved or bent areas.

Directions:

Safety Precautions:

• Avoid skin contact.

Preparation:

• Tools Typically Required: Utility knife, caulking gun, painter's tape, tape measure, level, square, pencil, drill, hole saw bit and coarse sandpaper.
• Preparation: Use above 50°F (10°C). Walls must be dry and free of dirt, waxes and soap or other residues. Remove all paint, wallpaper, or any loose materials. Existing ceramic tile or Barker-Tile must be sanded. Unpainted waterproof drywall is the best backing for tub and shower units. Make sure that corners are 90° from top to bottom. Pre-fit all materials. Use the cardboard box that the tub kit came in for your template. Measure the spout and faucet placement onto the cardboard template and make the cutouts. Position the cardboard in place on the wall and check for the correct cutout placement. Transfer the markings onto the tub panel. Make all the cuts in the tub panel using a hole saw bit in an electric drill. Drill a small starter hole. Make all the cuts from the face or front panel surface to the rear or backing surface. This will prevent chipping. Set each tub panel in place in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Limit stressing the tub unit into place as this will weaken the material. Use painter's tape to temporarily support the tub panels in place. Make sure the tops of all panels are leveled and all the pieces are aligned. Take a pencil to outline the tub panels in their position for gluing. Remove nozzle on the Loctite® PowerGrab® Tub Surrounds cartridge. Cut the tip off the cartridge just above the threads. Replace nozzle and cut at a 45 degree angle to desired bead size.

Application:

• For best results, wipe off back of the tub surround with rubbing alcohol. Do not use paint thinner. One-piece units must be glued to the wall in one continuous installation. Apply the adhesive in a continuous square 'S' pattern, 8' (20 cm) apart only on the flat sections of the tub panels that will closely mate with the existing wall. Place a bead of adhesive 2' (5 cm) from the edge of the panel. When installing on Barker-Tile or ceramic tile, interrupt adhesive bead around the edge frequently to create breathing channels for the inner S-pattern. Press the tub panel firmly to the wall within 10 minutes of applying the adhesive. Press over all the adhesive areas. Support the edges with painter's tape and after 20 minutes hand press over all the areas of adhesive again. Remove painter's tape after 24 hours. Connect seams of panels according to tub surround manufacture instructions. Seal the edges with caulking 24 hours after installation or 4 to 7 days for installation over Barker-Tile or ceramic tiles. When installing plumbing fixtures, do not allow plumber's putty to be used where it may touch the polystyrene tub surround material as it may cause damage.

Cleanup:

• Clean tools immediately with soapy water. Clean the surface of the tub enclosure immediately with soapy water. Cured adhesive may be carefully cut away with a sharp-edged tool.