Questions and Answers for Loctite Power Grab Tub Surrounds Instant Grab 9 oz. Latex Construction Adhesive White Cartridge (each)

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is not designed for attaching grab bars or any other accessory to a tiled wall and should not be considered, for safety reasons. User assumes all risk and liability should this product be used for this purpose. You should follow the grab bar manufacturers installations instructions for proper installation.

A:  Thank you for the question. You might consider Loctite Power Grab Ultimate - white (red tubes) for this installation. Your success in bonding directly to thinset materials will depend upon how structurally sound the material is and if it is free of any release agents. In this situation you need to test for adhesion first before doing the project.

A:  Thank you for the question. In general, Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is meant to install the tub surround over drywall and not vice versa. Further, this is a latex, water-based product and should not be used over joint compounds as they will dissolve. Given the nature of your installation, please reach out to our technical team at 1-800-624-7767 and ask to talk with an application engineer so we can better under the project requirements.

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is a latex, water-based product and requires one bonding surface to be porous. The average tub surround will take at least 4 tubes of adhesive but it may be more depending on the make, model, and type of tub surround you have, the type of wall surface you have, and what the tub surround manufacturer’s instructions are stating.

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Tub Surround Adhesive is not a caulking material and would not be recommended for use as such. But, it is not clear to us what you are intending the adhesive to do. The adhesive would not work if you were trying to adhere the toilet to the floor as it is a latex, water-based product and requires at least one bonding surface to be porous.

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is a latex, water-based product and requires at least one bonding surface to be porous. This adhesive will not work for the application described. If you do not want to remove the existing shower walls, you might consider using Loctite PL Premium Adhesive as an alternative and providing bracing for at least 24-48 hours until the adhesive cures. It is recommended that you clean the existing wall thoroughly and consider roughing the surface to improve adhesion. Keep in mind, your success is dependent upon the structural integrity of the existing walls.

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is a latex, water-based product and requires one bonding surface to be porous. Latex products like this cannot bond two non-porous surfaces together. Because there are so many tub surrounds on the market and not knowing the make/model you have makes it difficult to provide a proper answer. Some overlaps are not meant to be glued while others may simply need a silicone sealant. We recommend you contact the Tub Surround manufacturer for further assistance.

A:  Thank you for the question. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is a latex, water-based product. This adhesive will not work for the intended application described because it cannot bond two non-porous substrates together and should not be considered. You should contact the shower door manufacturer for assistance. Construction adhesives should not be considered as the sole means of support in this situation, for safety reasons.

A:  Thank you for the question and for bringing this to our attention. Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround Adhesive is a latex, water-based product. This adhesive will work on moisture resistant drywall, but it will not work on boards like Durock or Hardie cement boards, waterproof tile boards, or waterproof wall coatings. Please be assured that our team is working with the Retailer to correct the website with proper information. You can visit our website at www.loctiteproducts.com and review the product Technical Data Sheet, which is correct.

A:  Thank you for the question. The answer is no, Loctite Power Grab Tub Surround adhesive will not bond foam board to a metal roof. First, and most important, this adhesive is a latex, water-based product and cannot bond two non-porous substrates. Second, this product cannot withstand the potential heat generation from solar impact to a metal roof and would fail.