{"product_id":"w-r-meadows-mel-prime™-solvent-based-voc-adhesive-5-gallon-pail","title":"W. R. Meadows MEL-PRIME™ Solvent-Based VOC Adhesive – 5 Gallon Pail","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"367\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eMEL-PRIME™ is a solvent-based, ready-to-use adhesive designed to prepare surfaces for W. R. Meadows waterproofing and air\/vapor barrier membrane systems. It simultaneously primes, seals, and dustproofs concrete, masonry, and properly prepared metal surfaces to promote reliable membrane adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"369\"\u003eThis high-solids primer requires no mixing or dilution and can be applied by brush or roller to exterior vertical and horizontal surfaces. One 5-gallon pail provides approximately\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1,250–1,500 square feet of coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"591\" data-section-id=\"1xcjw99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES AND BENEFITS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"617\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"617\" data-section-id=\"1h547fv\"\u003eHigh-solids formulation for dependable adhesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"667\" data-section-id=\"1mzqnv2\"\u003eReady to use—no mixing or dilution required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"713\" data-section-id=\"ye1v2l\"\u003ePrimes and dustproofs surfaces in one application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"765\" data-section-id=\"ss6w3\"\u003eSuitable for vertical and horizontal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"813\" data-section-id=\"1bytfx7\"\u003eApplies easily with a brush or roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"853\" data-section-id=\"1rexsi8\"\u003eFor exterior applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"881\" data-section-id=\"1ewvdoz\"\u003eRed to reddish-brown color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"911\" data-section-id=\"b4byty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPATBILE W.R MEADOWS SYTEMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eMEL-PRIME is designed to prepare surfaces receiving:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"1002\" data-section-id=\"1qk9ba6\"\u003eMEL-ROL®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1013\" data-section-id=\"17er3sf\"\u003ePRECON™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1023\" data-section-id=\"1qk1auh\"\u003eMEL-DEK™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"1034\" data-section-id=\"tso1fm\"\u003eAIR-SHIELD™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1079\" data-start=\"1048\" data-section-id=\"1y8pv4\"\u003eAIR-SHIELD THRU-WALL FLASHING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSPECIFICATION\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMEL-PRIME™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent-Based VOC Adhesive\/Primer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Gallons (18.9 Liters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250–300 sq. ft. per gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximate Coverage per Pail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,250–1,500 sq. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush or roller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10°F (-12°C) and above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical and horizontal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed to reddish-brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMixing or Dilution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral spirits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree years when properly stored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1676\" data-section-id=\"d1s7wm\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUITABLE SUBSTRATES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1700\" data-section-id=\"1k950vj\"\u003eConcrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1711\" data-section-id=\"x8yvy5\"\u003eMasonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1755\" data-start=\"1721\" data-section-id=\"wguc3p\"\u003eProperly prepared metal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1784\" data-start=\"1757\" data-section-id=\"2svhkk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1786\"\u003eSurfaces must be clean, dry, smooth, and free of voids, dust, loose material, frost, and contaminants. 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Protect the prepared surface from dust, dirt, and other contaminants that could reduce adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2538\" data-start=\"2513\" data-section-id=\"p0jh0l\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE AND SHELF LIFE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2712\" data-start=\"2540\"\u003eStore indoors in the original, unopened container at temperatures between 40°F and 90°F (4°C and 32°C). 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