Caulks & Sealants

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:

Knife Grade Trowel or putty knife
Brush Grade Brush

Working Time:

Textured Knife Approximately 15 minutes for 1/4" thickness
Textured Brush Approximately 30 minutes for 1/16" thickness
Smooth Knife Approximately 30 minutes for 1/4" thickness
Smooth Brush Approximately 30 minutes for a 1/16” thickness

Application Directions:

Knife Grade For small cracks below 1/32” 1. Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion. Allow new concrete to cure for 30 days before application. 2. With a putty knife or trowel, fill the crack with TitePatch to a 1/16” wet film thickness. 3. Feather out the product down to the substrate itself about 2” on either side of the crack to blend with the substrate and aid elongation.
For large cracks above 1/32” 1. Allow new concrete to cure for 30 days before application. 2. Cut out joint to about 1/4” wide and 1/4” deep. Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion. It is highly recommended to use bond breaker tape to prevent 3-sided adhesion. 3. To allow for shrinkage, use a putty knife or trowel to slightly overfill the crack with TitePatch, forming a slight curve of TitePatch above the cracked surface. 4. Allow product to dry for a minimum of 4 hours, then apply a 1/16” wet film thickness over the filled crack. 5. Feather out the product down to the substrate itself about 2” on either side of the crack to blend with the substrate and aid elongation. It is the sole responsibility of the user to thoroughly test any proposed use with all substrates to determine project suitability.

Application Directions:

Brush Grade 1. Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion. Allow new concrete to cure for 30 days before application. 2. With a brush or knife, apply TitePatch to bridge the hairline crack (< 1/64”) with a 1/16” wet film thickness at the center. 3. Feather out the product down to the substrate itself about 2” on either side of the crack to blend with the substrate and aid elongation. It is the sole responsibility of the user to thoroughly test any proposed use with all substrates to determine project suitability.

Painting:

Patching compound should be dry to the touch and ready to paint in 30 to 60 minutes, depending on SKU, with a water-based (latex) paint that does not contain plasticizer. For other paint types, a compatibility test is recommended.

Cleanup:

Clean uncured material or tools with water. After curing, excess material must be cut or scraped away.

Limitations:

Not designed for continuous submersion or use below the waterline. Do not use on structural cracks or repairs. Product is not sandable. Air, patching compound 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. Patching compound should be dry to the touch and ready to paint in 30 to 60 minutes, depending on SKU, with a water-based (latex) paint that does not contain plasticizer. For other paint types, a compatibility test is recommended. For best results, store in a dry location at or below 75°F. For questions, please call our Help Line at 1.800.347.4583 or visit us at Titebond.com.