Ultrabond ECO 575 – Wall Base Adhesive

Description

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
▪ Fast, early grab to hold base in place
▪ Light color that won’t stain
▪ Impact-resistant bond

WHERE TO USE
▪ For the installation of wall base (vinyl, rubber and carpet) and also FRP panels (fiberglass reinforced plastic)
and various types of wall carpet
LIMITATIONS
▪ Do not install over any substrates containing asbestos.
▪ For interior installations only
▪ Do not install over nonporous paints, wallpaper, vinyl wall coverings, laminates, ceramic tile, metal or similar
nonporous materials.
SUITABLE SUBSTRATES FOR MAPEI ECO 575
▪ Gypsum wallboard with paper intact
▪ Water-based paint residue over gypsum wallboard
▪ Gypsum and cement-based wall-patching compounds that are hard, durable, well-bonded and fully cured
▪ Exterior-grade plywood, Group 1, CC type
▪ Other approved wood underlayments (per the manufacturer’s recommendations)
▪ Fully cured masonry and concrete walls
Consult MAPEI’s Technical Services Department for installation recommendations regarding substrates and
conditions not listed.
SURFACE PREPARATION
▪ All substrates must be structurally sound, dry, solid and stable.
▪ Substrate should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, curing agents, concrete sealers, loosely bonded
toppings, loose particles, old adhesive residues, and any other substance or condition that may prevent or
reduce adhesion. All surfaces must be level, even, flat and smooth.
▪ Masonry and concrete walls must be free of hydrostatic pressure and moisture issues. Use a quality
hygrometer to check moisture/humidity levels.
See the “Surface preparation requirements” reference guide in the Floor Covering Installation Systems section
of MAPEI’s Website.
PRODUCT APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions thoroughly before installation.
Trowel Application Method
1. Select the appropriate notched trowel (see the “Approximate Coverage” chart below).
2. Spread adhesive evenly over the wall surface, keeping the trowel at a 45-degree angle to the substrate. Or
spread adhesive evenly over the back of the wall base, keeping the trowel at a 45-degree angle to the back
of the base.
3. Install the wall base into the adhesive while it is still fresh.
4. For working time and flash time, refer to the “Application Properties” chart below.
5. Install cove base per the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Roll the entire surface with a small roller. Always roll towards the last piece of base installed.
7. Promptly clean any adhesive smudges from the flooring material’s surface with water while the adhesive is
still fresh/wet.
8. Clean tools with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet.
9. Clean with mineral spirits once the adhesive has dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be
harmful to some materials.
Cartridge Application Method
1. Mapei ECO 575 can be applied to the back of the base or directly to the wall.
2. Apply the adhesive evenly using a nozzle.
3. Install the wall base into the adhesive while it is still fresh.
4. For working time and flash time, refer to the “Application Properties” chart below.
5. Install cove base per the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Roll the entire surface with a small roller. Always roll toward the last piece of base installed.
7. Promptly clean any adhesive smudges from the flooring material’s surface with water while the adhesive is
still fresh/wet.
8. Clean tools with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet.
9. Clean with mineral spirits once the adhesive has dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be
harmful to some materials.
As an adhesive for FRP panels
1. Select the appropriate notched trowel (see the “Approximate Coverage” chart below).
2. Some product backings may require cleaning, sanding or “roughing up” to improve the mechanical bond.
Perform a test bond before application.
3. Measure and pre-fit FRP panels to the wall before applying adhesive.
4. Ensure that wall surface is clean and free of dust and bond-breaking substances before applying adhesive.
5. Uncoated gypsum wallboard and other porous surfaces should be primed with a skimcoat of adhesive.
6. Spread adhesive evenly over the wall surface or back of the panel, keeping the trowel at a 45-degree angle to
the substrate.
7. Depending on temperature, humidity and surface porosity, wait 5 to 20 minutes before attaching the panel
to the substrate.
8. For working time and flash time, refer to the “Application Properties” chart below.
9. Install FRP panels per manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Roll the entire surface with a heavy-duty extension hand roller to expel air and ensure proper bond. Press
firmly with the roller, working from the center to the outer edges.
11. Temporary bracing may be necessary if wall panels are not straight.
12. Promptly clean any adhesive smudges from the flooring material’s surface with water while the adhesive is
still fresh/wet.
13. Clean tools with water while Mapei ECO 575 is still fresh/wet.
14. Clean with mineral spirits once the adhesive has dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be
harmful to some materials