Use and Care Manual

Technical Bulletin

2400 Boston Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Phone: 410-675-2100 or 800-543-3840

Revised: 7/7/2005

DAP® WELDWOOD® Original Contact Cement

• Premium Quality

• Requires only one coat on most surfaces

• Meets all CPSC requirements

Company Identification:

Manufacturer: DAP Inc., 2400 Boston St., Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Usage Information: DAP HELPLINE: 888-DAP-TIPS, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.

Order Information: 800-327-3339

Fax Number: 410-534-2650

Also, visit the DAP website at www.dap.com.

Product Description:

DAP® WELDWOOD® Original Contact Cement is a neoprene rubber adhesive that forms permanent bonds on

a variety of surfaces. This professional quality adhesive offers instant adhesion to eliminate the need for clamps

or temporary fasteners. Used extensively to bond high pressure laminates for counter tops, tabletops, and

cabinets. Forms a durable, super-strong bond when parts are assembled and momentary pressure is applied.

Meets performance requirements of Federal Specification MMM-A-130B. Meets all CPSC requirements.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for bonding:

• High Pressure Laminates

• Wood and Plastic Veneers

• Paneling

• Leather

• Fabrics

• Rubber

• Paper

• Cardboard

• Other materials to wood, particle board, plywood,

metal, concrete and similar surfaces

Performance Characteristics:

• Spreads on easily and requires only one coat on most porous and non-porous surfaces.

• Dries tack free quickly and offers a long open time of up to 2 hours.

• When pressed together, surfaces bond instantly on contact with high green strength, allowing immediate use

of assembly.

• Cured bond resists the effects of heat (up to 180°F), water, weather, grease, oil and household chemicals.

Interior/exterior use.

Surface Preparation & Application:

• PREPARATION: Prefit all parts before applying cement. Surfaces to be bonded must be clean, dry and

free of irregularities. Remove all paint, varnish, grease, oil, dust, sawdust and other foreign materials.

Roughen non-porous materials. Air and substrate temperatures should be above 65°F.

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Technical Bulletin 2400 Boston Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Phone: 410-675-2100 or 800-543-3840 Revised: 7/7/2005 DAP® WELDWOOD® Original Contact Cement • • • Premium Quality Requires only one coat on most surfaces Meets all CPSC requirements Company Identification: Manufacturer: DAP Inc., 2400 Boston St., Baltimore, Maryland 21224 Usage Information: DAP HELPLINE: 888-DAP-TIPS, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
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• • • • • • • APPLICATION: Stir cement thoroughly. Using a brush, short nap roller or notched spreader, apply one uniform coat of cement to each surface to be bonded, working cement in one direction only. Let coated surfaces dry for 15 minutes. Dry time may vary with temperature, humidity and thickness of coat applied. Properly coated surfaces feel tacky and appear glossy when dry. Test for dryness by pressing kraft paper against adhesive surface.
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Limited Warranty: DAP Inc. warrants that this product, when applied in accordance with our label, technical bulletins and applicable industry standards, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a product defect is encountered, return used container and sales receipt to DAP Inc., Technical Service, 2400 Boston St. Baltimore, MD 21224. DAP’s sole liability is either to supply new product or refund the purchase price.