Bond&Fill Frequently Asked Questions
Bond&Fill STRUCTURALWhat is Bond&Fill Structural?
Bond&Fill Structural is a two part acrylic adhesive and filler specifically engineered for use with cellular PVC trimboards such as AZEK, Kleer, Koma, Versatex, ATW TrimBoards, and others.
Can I fill nail and screw holes with Bond&Fill Structural?
Yes, Bond&Fill Structural is an excellent nail hole and seam filler.
What is the Work Life of Bond&Fill Structural?
Bond&Fill Fast Cure has a work life of 5 to 8 minutes
Bond&Fill Slow Cure has a work life of 45 to 60 minutes
Is Bond&Fill Structural strong?
Bond&Fill Structural has a shear strength of 3,214 PSI giving it much greater strength than PVC cement.
Will Bond&Fill Structural yellow?
No, Bond&Fill is formulated with UV inhibitors to prevent yellowing.
Will Bond&Fill Structural freeze?
No, Bond&Fill will not freeze, however, the cure time may be slowed in temperatures below 40° F. In temperatures above 75° F the cure time may be reduced.
What materials will Bond&Fill Structural bond to?
Bond&Fill Structural will bond to PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl, metal, wood, concrete, virtually any surface except for glass.
Can I use Bond&Fill Structural to laminate PVC boards to each other?
Yes, Bond&Fill is ideal for laminating PVC trimboards together where thicker boards are required.
Can I use Bond&Fill Structural to join split fiberglass columns together?
Yes, Bond&Fill Structural is excellent for this application.
Is Bond&Fill Structural Paintable?
Yes, Bond&Fill Structural can be painted with a high quality 100% acrylic latex paint
What is the coverage of a cartridge of Bond&Fill Structural?
A 1.6 oz cartridge will yield an 1/8” bead 249” long or 20.75 lineal feet
A 8.1 oz cartridge will yield an 1/8” bead 1,194” long or 99.5 lineal feet
The adhesive in the nozzle has hardened, can the nozzle be re-used?
No, once the material has hardened in the mixing nozzle it cannot be cleaned out and a new nozzle is required. Once in the nozzle the adhesive has the same set up time as when applied to a surface.
Bond&Fill FLEXWhat is Bond&Fill FLEX?
Bond&Fill FLEX is a extremely flexible, adhesive sealant specially formulated for expansion and contraction joints in PVC trim. FLEX remains flexible from -40° F to 248° F.
How long does FLEX take to cure?
Bond&Fill FLEX will fully cure within 12 to 24 hours
Will Bond&Fill FLEX yellow?
Bond&Fill FLEX is non-yellowing and has a high UV resistance
Is Bond&Fill FLEX paintable?
Yes, Bond&Fill FLEX can be painted with a high quality 100% acrylic latex paint
Will Bond&Fill FLEX freeze?
Bond&Fill FLEX will not freeze, however, when applying FLEX the product and material surface temperatures must be 40° F or above.
What materials will Bond&Fill FLEX bond to?
In addition to cellular PVC trim products Bond&Fill FLEX will bond to wood, vinyl, aluminum, and glass
What is the coverage of a cartridge of Bond&Fill FLEX?
A 10.1 oz. cartridge of FLEX will yield a 1/8” bead 1,440” long or 120 lineal feet
How do I clean-up Bond&Fill FLEX?
Uncured FLEX may easily be removed from hands and tools with soap and water. Cured materials should be removed from surfaces by mechanical means such as a scraper or putty knife. Care must be taken to avoid damage to adjacent areas.
Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERSWhat is Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS?
Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS was developed as a nail hole and gap filler for all PVC products.
How long does it take to cure?
Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS will fully cure within 12 to 24 hours
Will Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS freeze?
Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS will not freeze, however, when applying FOR PAINTERS the product and surface temperatures must be 40° F or above.
Is Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS paintable?
Yes, Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS can be painted with a high quality 100% acrylic latex paint
Is Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS sandable?
Yes, FOR PAINTERS is sandable after curing. FOR PAINTERS will cure harder than most conventional caulks however it will remain slightly “tacky”. When sanding, a power orbital or palm sander is recommended, hand sanding will result in “drag” on the paper due to the tackiness of the product.
What materials will Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS bond to?
In addition to cellular PVC trim products Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS will bond to wood, vinyl, and aluminum.
What is the coverage of a cartridge of Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS?
A 10.1 oz. cartridge of FOR PAINTERS will yield a 1/8” bead 1,440” long or 120 lineal feet
How do I clean-up Bond&Fill FOR PAINTERS?
Uncured FOR PAINTERS may be easily be removed from hands and tools with soap and water or isopropyl alcohol. Cured materials must be removed from surfaces by mechanical means such as a scraper, putty knife, or sanding. Care must be taken to avoid damage to adjacent areas. |
