Use Builders Nails for: Bonding wall mouldings, architraves, skirting boards, display signs, scyon, particleboard flooring, and various other construction applications.
Builders Nails is a high-strength, multipurpose construction adhesive formulated with synthetic rubber and solvents. It provides a strong and lasting bond on most building substrates and is suitable for both one-way and two-way bonding applications. Its non-slump formula makes it ideal for vertical surfaces, and its fast-drying properties ensure efficient application. Builders Nails is designed for use in various interior and exterior construction projects, offering excellent durability and resilience.
Key Features of Builders Nails
- Non-slump formula
- Fast drying
- High strength
- Suitable for wet and dry timber
- Easily extrudable at low temperatures
- Paintable with acrylic, oil, and rubber-based paints (preliminary tests suggested)
- Tear resistant
- User friendly
- Good weathering and water resistance
- Non-corrosive
- Proven long-term durability and resilient
- High pick resistance
- Ready to use – single pack
- Low odour
- Compatible and exceptional adhesion with all common building materials
- Suitable for internal & external applications
- Noncorrosive to most surfaces including galvanized/zinc coated steel and concrete.
Technical Overview
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Chemical Properties: Solvent-based synthetic rubber
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Application Temperature Range: +5°C to +35°C
Trade Professional Information
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Required Tools: Cartridge gun, spatula, mineral turpentine (for cleanup), Adheseal Hand Wipes.
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Trade-Specific Tips: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free of contaminants before application. Use the two-wipe process for impervious substrates. For optimal adhesion, consider priming with Adheseal 50A Surface Prep (non-porous) or Everflex Supaprime (porous). Use masking tape for neat finishes. For flooring, apply adhesive according to the manufacturer's specifications.
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Common Issues and Solutions: Avoid using in tightly clamped joints or for structural bonding. Do not use on styrene foam or metals heated by direct sunlight. Not suitable for permanent water immersion. Test adhesion on sensitive substrates.
Storage and Shelf Life
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Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, dry place between 10°C and 35°C.
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Shelf Life Information: 12 months in original packaging.
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Temperature Considerations: Avoid storing in extreme temperatures to maintain product integrity.
Certifications
- VOC: 300 gm per lt (California South Coast Air Quality Management Rule 1168)
