RP安装指南说明书

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Trouble Shooting

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Common Installation Errors

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Product Comparison Guide

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Adhesive Recommendations

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Trouble Shooting

If you are experiencing bubbles or other weak bonding points

on the FRP panels, reinstallation may be required. To help

determine the cause of these problems and to prevent future

recurrences, please review the following information below. If

you cannot identify the cause of the problem, circle the

affected area with a permanent marker and take photos before

taking down the panel. Send samples of the affected area to

the manufacturer along with samples of the adhesive and a lot

number to have the issue analyzed by an expert.

Incorrect Trowel Ridges

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Check trowel ridges and spacing to determine if correct

trowel size was used and if trowel marks are on the panel. If

there are bare spots or drag spots on the panel, then the

adhesive was applied to the wall, not the panel as indicated

in the instructions.

Vertical & Horizontal Bubbles

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If there are long vertical bubbles down the middle, check

right and left moldings for proper expansion space.

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Look for skips in the adhesive trowel pattern. Low trowel

ridges (less than full depth) where the adhesive never

made contact with the wall substrate could cause a failed

installation.

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If there are long horizontal bubbles, check the top and

bottom moldings for proper expansion space.

FRP Installation Tips

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Trowel adhesive to the back of the panel - not the wall substrate.

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Check wall surface for irregularities that might deter adhesion:

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Acclimate panels to room temperature and lay panels flat for 24

hours before installation.

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Check to make sure the climate of the room, adhesive, panel and

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Use correct trowel size as recommended by the manufacturer.

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If there are long horizontal bubbles, check the top and bottom

moldings for proper expansion space.

high/low spots, dirt, dust, oil, paint, excessive joint compound, etc.

wall substrate are all above 50˚F at least 24 hours before, during,

and after installation. Avoid large temperature swings during the

first 24 hours after installation.

Common Installation Errors

Undisturbed RidgesPreparing Wall Surface for Optimal Adhesion

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Check to see if there are normal undisturbed ridges that

never reached the wall, where lack of pressure or extreme

unevenness in the wall prevented a good bond between

the wall substrate and the panel.

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Make certain that the surface is clean and free of loose

properly transfer from the FRP panel surface to the

bonding surface.

material that would affect adhesion, including excessive

amounts of joint compound.

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The surface must be flat enough that adhesive beads will

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Concrete surfaces must be fully dried or cured so adhesive

can properly dry (GREENchoice Fast Grab FRP Adhesive only).

Choosing an Appropriate Adhesive

Failure to choose the right adhesive could result in the

adhesive not drying or curing.

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DO NOT use Titebond GREENchoice FRP Adhesive with

Flattened Beads

fire rated or pressure treated plywood substrates. Only use

Titebond Solvent-Based FRP Adhesive or Titebond

Advanced Polymer Panel Adhesive.

Titebond Solvent-Based Adhesive for non-porous substrates.

Only use Titebond Advanced Polymer Panel Adhesive.

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DO NOT use Titebond GREENchoice FRP Adhesive or

A flattened bead on back of the panel with no adhesive

transfer shows that the open time of the adhesive was

exceeded and the panel was not applied to the wall

substrate in time. Only one panel at a time should be

troweled and immediately applied to the wall.

Inappropriate Trowel Selection & Use

The inappropriate use of a trowel could result in incorrect

trowel ridges and spacing, creating bare spots or drag spots

on the back of the FRP panel.

Loose Particles

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Check to see if loose particles (like drywall joint compound)

are on the adhesive. If so, the substrate was not clean and

adhesive bonded to only the loose particles.

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Depth of trowel notches needs to accommodate

unevenness and bridges gaps between the wall surface

and the installed FRP panel. The trowel notches will help

accommodate wall imperfections.

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Create oversized holes to allow for panel movement if any

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Press and roll entire panel against the wall substrate.

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Clean up adhesive with water while still wet*.

*Titebond Solvent - Based FRP Adhesive requires mineral spirits or

equivalent solvent for cleanup.

permanent fasteners are drilled through the panel, such as drop

ceilings, cabinets, sinks and machinery.

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Size of bead produced affects adhesive working time. The

smaller the bead, the less working time you have.

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Please refer to the comparison guide for exact trowel

coverage.

Application of AdhesiveRestricting Free Expansion of the Panels

Recognize the need for oversized holes where pipes or

conduits penetrate the wall. Failure to oversize any necessary

holes through the panel could force the FRP panel to buckle

or bubble.

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DO NOT apply adhesive directly to the wall surface. Apply

it to the FRP panel.

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DO NOT wait longer than the manufacturer’s recommended

open-time. Doing so could allow the adhesive to dry or cure

and create weak bonding to the substrate.

panel using the recommended trowel.

to insure proper application.

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Be sure to spread the adhesive over the entire back of the

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Keep trowel notches clean and free of adhesive build-up

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After the adhesive is applied to the FRP panel, adhere the

panel to the wall surface. Failure to adhere the panel to

the wall surface within the recommended open-time will

result in weak bonding or bubbles.

comparison guide.

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Please refer to the open-time recommendations under the

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Avoid post installation additions, such as ceramic tile base

directly over the FRP panel. Such additions restrict

expansion space of the panel.

Properly Rolling or Pressing Entire Panel

as it is Positioned

Use linoleum roller, J-roller or diligent hand pressure to

adhere entire surface of the panel, ensuring good contact

over the entire panel.

Example of properly troweled adhesive application

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Place panel against surface and press firmly over entire

surface, working from the edge of the panel where

molding is installed outward to the open edge.

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Adhesive needs to come in contact over the entire wall

Allowing for Expansion Space Around Panels

FRP changes dimension with temperature and grows as

temperature increases.

substrate. If not, the adhesive may not bond, creating

bubbles.

CorrectIncorrect

FRP panels expand and contract due to fluctuating

temperatures and humidity. Always allow for adequate

space between and around the panel, allowing for proper

expansion and contraction. Always refer to the panel

manufacturer’s spacing guidelines before the installation.

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Apply Titebond WeatherMaster® Sealant or Titebond 100%

Silicone Sealant around panels where edges are exposed,

around oversized holes for pipes or conduits and along

baseboard moldings where moisture can penetrate.

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Use grommetted heads and Titebond WeatherMaster

Sealant or Titebond 100% Silicone Sealant where fasteners

penetrate panel.

Product Comparison Guide

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Titebond

Advanced Polymer

Panel Adhesive

Titebond

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Fast Grab FRP Adhesive

Titebond

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Solvent-Based

FRP Adhesive

Application

Recommendations

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Porous and most non-porous

substrates

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Interior and exterior applications

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Fiberglass faced and mold

resistant drywall, fire rated and

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Porous substrates

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Porous substrates

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Interior drywall applications

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Interior and exterior applications

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Non-treated plywood, greenboard,

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Fire rated and pressure treated

non-painted or unsealed concreteplywood, drywall, greenboard

and unsealed cement

pressure treated plywood, drywall,

steel, foamboard, vinyl, PVC, FRP,

ceramic tile, laminate, sealed and

unsealed concrete

Cures as moisture penetrates the

adhesive (reactive)

20 minutes

50 - 90˚F

Dries as water leaves adhesive

Cure Process

Open Time

Application

Temperature

Dries as solvents leave adhesive

20 minutes

50 - 90˚F

20 minutes

50 - 90˚F

Benefits

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Easy to trowel

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Quick grab

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VOC-compliant

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Nonflammable

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Mold & mildew resistant

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Fast strength development

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Quick grab formula - requires

minimal bracing

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VOC-compliant

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Nonflammable

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No offensive odor

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Environmentally safe

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Easy to trowel

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Unaffected by moisture and

high humidity

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Easy to trowel

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Will not become hard or brittle

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Excellent wet out

Coverage

3/16” W x 1/4” D x 11/16” c-c V-notch

Approximately 60 sq. ft. per gallon

3/16” W x 1/4” D x 1/2” c-c V-notch

Approximately 50 sq. ft. per gallon

3/16” W x 1/4” D x 1/2” c-c V-notch

Approximately 50 sq. ft. per gallon

3/16” W x 1/4” D x 1/2” c-c V-notch

Approximately 50 sq. ft. per gallon

Cleanup

It is important to clean-up adhesive

immediately while still wet. To clean

adhesive from panel, tools and

hands while wet, use mineral spirits

and a rag. Once adhesive has cured,

it can be extremely difficult to

remove. Follow solvent vendor’s

precautions. NOTE: Test solvent in an

out-of-the-way area to make sure it

will not mar or attack the surface.

Meets GreenSeal GS-36, LEED,

SCAQMD, CARB and NAHB Green

Building specifications.

Tools and excess adhesive may be

cleaned with water while wet. If

adhesive has dried, use mineral

spirits. Follow solvent vendor's

precautions when using solvents.

NOTE: Test solvent in an

out-of-the-way area to make sure it

will not mar or attack the surface.

Scrape off dried excess with a putty

knife. Remove residue with mineral

spirits or equivalent solvent while the

adhesive is still wet. Follow solvent

vendor’s precautions when using

solvents. NOTE: Test solvent on an

out-of-the-way area to make sure it will

not affect the surface being cleaned.

Specifications

Meets GreenSeal GS-36, LEED,

SCAQMD, CARB and NAHB Green

Building specifications. FDA and

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

(CFIA) approved for indirect food

contact.

N/A

Project Help Line

Technical Support 1.800.347.4583

Customer Service 1.800.669.4583

FRP to Various Substrates with Adhesive Recommendation

FRP TO:

Standard unpainted drywall

Standard unpainted plywood

Treated plywood

Fire rated plywood

Cement board

Fiberglass faced mold

resistant Gypsum wallboard

DensGlass

FRP

Greenboard moisture

resistant drywall

Ceramic tile

Stainless steel

Metal

Aluminum

Galvanized metal

Cement block

(above grade or inside wall)

Cement block

(below grade or outside wall)

Painted walls

(if paint is well anchored)

Polystyrene foam

Polyurethane foam

Foil-faced insulation

Titebond

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Advanced Polymer

Panel Adhesive

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Titebond

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Solvent-Based

Titebond

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Fast Grab FRP Adhesive

FRP Adhesive

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes (will have longer drying time

and FRP may have to be braced)

No

No

No

Yes (will have longer drying time

and FRP may have to be braced)

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes (will have longer drying time

and FRP may have to be braced)

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes (will have longer drying time

and FRP may have to be braced)

No

No

No

Note: This list should not be considered fully exhaustive. It represents Franklin International's adhesive

recommendations for specific materials and substrates. For questions regarding adhesive application for specific

substrates, please call Franklin International's Technical Service at (800) 347-4583.

Telephone 800.877.4583 • 614.443.0241

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