Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from loose material. Very porous material such as plaster and fibre cement board must be primed with a suitable PVA primer such as Evo Bond PVA diluted 1:5 with water allowing it to dry prior to application of Gripfill Solvent Free. If using for heavy items such as wall panels, Gripfill Solvent Free must be applied all the way around each panel approximately 25mm from the edge. Additional beads must be 450 - 600mm apart. Panels of this nature should be positioned slightly above the final position and slid into place, while applying pressure to ensure the bond is not broken. Any adjustments to the final position of the material being bonded must be done within 5 minutes of placing.

When applying heavier items such as coving to a vertical surface, it may be necessary to offer temporary support, either by underpinning or propping into place. Once the adhesive is cured the support will no longer be necessary. When applying lighter weight items such as decorative mouldings to vertical surfaces, support generally will not be necessary due to the excellent suction properties of Gripfill Solvent Free.