TITEBOND 920 CLEAR THIN-SPREAD TILE ADHESIVE

Titebond® 920 is an environmentally-safe, pressure sensitive, acrylic latex flooring adhesive for the installation of vinyl composition tiles. Its high tack and fast drying capabilities help relieve edge curl on VCT and minimize tile movement. The adhesive also dries clear so that layout lines remain visible during installation. It has a maximum open time of 72 hours* to allow for long installations and repositionability. The adhesive is also designed to permit easy removal of flooring when needed. It may be used over standard construction and selected sealed surfaces. Titebond 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 non-toxic.

Features & Benefits

  • Advanced acrylic latex technology for strong bond strength
  • Pressure sensitive properties with extended open time for easy placement and repositionability
  • Designed for VCT and foam backed hardwood parquet in heavy traffic areas
  • High moisture limitation
  • 7 lbs. or 90% RH moisture limitation
  • Adhesive dries clear so layout lines remain visible during installation
  • High tack to minimize tile movement
  • 72 hour* open time for repositionability
  • Adhesive designed for easy floor removal when needed
  • Freeze/thaw stable
  • Water-resistant
  • Nonflammable
  • Non-toxic

Application Guidelines

  • Suitable Substrates: Refer to the flooring manufacturer’s specific recommendations for suitable substrates. Porous: Concrete, well-bonded cementitious underlayments, APA grade underlayment plywood (untreated) and radiant-heated subfloors where temperatures do not exceed 85°F (29.4°C) on all grade levels. Also can be used over well-bonded, properly primed gypsum underlayments (above-grade only). Non-porous: Ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble, certain epoxy coatings and existing well-bonded resilient flooring (not perimeter bonded or cushion-backed). Please note that all substrates must be sound, solid and well-bonded.
  • 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. General scouring with 20 grit or #3 1/2 open-coat sandpaper will remove most compounds. All loose materials must be vacuumed from the surface after scouring. The subfloor must be flat to a tolerance of 3/16” in a 10’ radius. Grinding concrete floors is preferred over the use of filling compounds. If filling/flattening compounds are used, they must be Portland-based cementitious material and have a compressive strength equal to or greater than 3000 psi when cured. Moisture level in concrete subfloor will fluctuate. Any cementitious material used must be rated for the highest moisture content possible. Consult the cementitious material manufacturer’s application directions. Use of adhesive over lightweight concrete and all gypsum-based materials requires the use of an approved concrete primer prior to application of adhesive.
  • Floor Covering Recommendations: Vinyl composition tile (VCT), foam backed hardwood parquet.
  • 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.

TROWEL RECOMMENDATIONS AND COVERAGE

FLOORING TYPE TROWEL SIZE TROWEL TYPE COVERAGE
VINYL COMPOSITION TILE (VCT) 1/32" U-NOTCH APPROXIMATELY 250 SQ. FT. PER GALLON
  1/16" SQUARE-NOTCH APPROXIMATELY 150 SQ. FT. PER GALLON
FOAM BACKED HARWOOD PARQUET 3/32 SQUARE-NOTCH APPROXIMATELY 135 SQ. FT. PER GALLON
  1/8" SQUARE-NOTCH APPROXIMATELY 99 SQ. FT. PER GALLON
CLEAN TROWEL WITH WATER OFTEN TO PREVENT ADHESIVE BUILD-UP.

Physical Properties

  • Type: Latex
  • Calculated VOC: 19.04 g/L
  • Color : Beige
  • Flashpoint : > 200 °F.(Pensky-Martin Closed Cup)
  • Weight Per 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

Product SKUs

Part NumberUPCCase UPCSizeWeightUnits Per PackagePackages Per Pallet
9234 0370830923494 Gallon Pail44.12136

Caution Statement

WARNING. Causes skin and eye irritation. Wear protective gloves, and eye or face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. FIRST AID: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove any contact lenses and continue rinsing. IF EYE IRRITATION PERSISTS: Get medical attention. For additional information, refer to Safety Data Sheet.

Warranty Statement

Franklin International will honor the applicable terms of any resilient floor manufacturer’s current published adhesive warranty or subfloor moisture warranty (where applicable) when the flooring was installed using Titebond 920 Clear Thin-Spread Tile Adhesive in accordance with product instructions and the instructions of the resilient floor manufacturer.*

Franklin International will also warrant Titebond 920 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of manufacture, if the product has been installed in accordance with the Franklin Specification Guide and the installation instructions furnished with the product. In the event of loss of adhesion of Titebond 920 due to product defect, Franklin International will reimburse the customer for the cost of labor and materials necessary to repair or replace the affected area(s) of the installed resilient flooring.

* Any and all addendums or changes to the vinyl floor manufacturer’s warranties will be reflected in the execution of Franklin International’s warranty immediately upon release by the vinyl floor manufacturer. The effective date of said changes and addendums will dictate coverage by Franklin International in relations to the date of installation.

As Franklin International is honoring the applicable terms of all vinyl floor manufactures’ current published warranties, Franklin International will also require the same jobsite preparations and installation instructions that accompany each warranty in question.
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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