Preparation:
1. Clean all surfaces coming in contact with the UGlu ® Rivet Strips ™ with rubbing alcohol to
ensure all surfaces are clean and free of any dirt, dust, debris, oils and residue of any kind. Extra
effort should be taken to clean bathroom and kitchen surfaces as many household products leave behind chemical residue
which can lead to failure of the bond over time.
2. Make sure all surfaces are thoroughly dry; allow extra dry time for porous surfaces such as unsealed wood, cement and brick.
3. Newly painted surfaces should be given 60 days to thoroughly cure and dry prior to any Rivet Strips application.
IMPORTANT: If this is your first time using Rivet Strips, or your first time using Rivet Strips on a new surface type, please
take time to read all instructions completely; this will help to ensure the application surface is stable and solid prior to
starting your project.
Application:
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Ensure temperature is above 50 degrees F during your initial application.
Remove one side of the liner by peeling away one side of the liner strip.
Place Rivet Strips, exposed adhesive side down, on the first bonding surface.
Press firmly across the entire surface of the remaining liner to ensure a strong
bond is made between the Rivet Strips and the initial surface.
5. Remove remaining liner. Press the surfaces together using firm even pressure for 10 seconds at each adhesive location.
6. Rivet Strips must be allowed to set-up for 72 hours prior to using, or placing weight on your installed item; failure may occur
if this is not followed.
CAUTION—Take special care to follow these instructions:
Refrain from touching the adhesive directly as this will lessen the bonding strength and may cause failure.
Keep the adhesive clean: Oils, grease or residue on the adhesive surface may cause failure.
Bond should only be made between flat surfaces: Surfaces can be rough, think
of sandpaper or a brick, but all surface areas coming in contact with the adhesive
must be flat.
Bonding items together having less than 3/4in shared surface area is not
recommended and may lead to bonding failure.
Keep the Rivet Strips adhesive flat: Avoid folds, creases or balling-up of
Rivet Strips. Should this occur, remove the adhesive and start with a new strip.
Rivet Strips should:
NOT BE USED to hang, repair or mount any family heirlooms, treasured articles or
one-of-a-kind items as damage may occur if application is not exact
NOT BE USED to support items weighing more than 12 pounds in total
NOT BE USED on any drywall or plaster surface
NOT BE USED on any acrylic surface when high heat conditions may occur (over 100 degrees F)
Product Characteristics
Rivet Strips should not be applied to newly painted surfaces. The painted surface should be allowed to fully cure/dry for 60 days
prior to Rivet Strips application otherwise failure may occur with the bond.
When securing heavier objects, strips should be applied in all four corners of your item to provide the best and most secure bond.
Rivet Strips does not have an expiration date. As long as the protective liners are in tact and it is kept in a clean and dry location it
can be stored indefinitely.
Rivet Strips are tacky to the touch however they will NOT permanently bond skin.
Rivet Strips are waterproof and UV resistant (sunlight)
Can withstand temperatures between 0—200 degrees F
No fumes or toxic smell
Rivet Strips create a nearly permanent bond between two surfaces; if removal is attempted, damage is highly likely to occur.
Limited Warranty: MACtac warrants this product is free from defects in material and manufacture. If this product is defective, your
exclusive remedy shall be, at MACtac’s option, replacement of the product or refund of the purchase price.
Limitation of Liability: MACtac will not be liable for damage or loss arising from this product, whether direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential.
R:(06/2012)