Franklin Titebond 8431 Clear Titebond Pro-Grade Plus Caulk 10.1oz Cartridge 12/Case
Titebond Pro-Grade Plus Caulk is a multi-purpose, siliconized acrylic latex caulk for interior and exterior use. This easy-to-use formula dries quickly, will not cause shiners and cleans up with water. It offers great weather-resistance, has a water resistant seal once cured, tools easily and can be painted in 2 hours. It contains no plasticizers or phthalates and offers unbeatable adhesion to most common building materials including wood, metal, glass, tile and more.
Features
- Ideal for: sealing joints, repairing cracks and back-filling gaps for interior and exterior applications.
- Seals: wood, metal, glass, tile, drywall, plaster, concrete, plastic, fiberglass, masonry, aluminum, brick and most common building materials.
- Joint movement capability ± 25%
- Repair, seal & fill
- Easy, water cleanup
- Dries quickly
- Paintable in 2 hours
- Tools easily
- Provides water resistant seal
Specifications
- Type: Siliconized acrylic
- Calculated voc: 10.1 oz.
- Cartridge: <1.5%
- 5-gallon pail: <250
- Solids: 80%
- Flashpoint: Solvent free/not applicable
- Viscosity: 140,000 cps
- Freeze / thaw stability: Stable
- Storage life: 24 months in a dry location at or below 75°f.
Application guidelines
- 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/ 10.1 oz. Cartridge: 1/8” bead/123 ft 1/4" bead/31 ft. 3/8" bead/14 ft. 1/2" bead/8 ft.
- Coverage: Container/ 5-gallon pail: 1/8” bead/7843 ft. t 1/4" bead/1960 ft 3/8" bead/871 ft. 1/2" bead/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.