Applications

Notice: before you begin these are general installation instructions only.
The information on these pages is to assist you in selecting the appropriate adhesive for your project. Special conditions may result in different recommendations.

Please contact us for information regarding unusual conditions such as substrates of metal, terrazzo or wood treated with fire retardant chemicals, unusual temperature or moisture exposures or other variables which may affect performance.

 Preparing The Substrate

New concrete sub-floors Prepare concrete in accordance with ASTM F710. Concrete should be troweled to a smooth even surface and be aged for at least 90 days. Expansion joints should be properly filled. Neutralize the surface of the concrete. Use either 1 part Muriatic Acid and 9 parts water or 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water to make a good neutralizing agent. Solution should remain on floor for at least one hour
then flush thoroughly and allow concrete to dry thoroughly (minimum 48 hours at 70°F.). Concrete should be sound, hard and free from scale or other imperfections and thoroughly dry when installation is made. It is recommended that all concrete floors undergo a 72-hour moisture test.
Moisture transmission should not exceed three (3) pounds per thousand square feet per twenty four hours.

 Caution

Cinder fill, vermiculite, pumice and other aggregates which are hygroscopic in nature cause the concrete to be very slow drying. This type of concrete will easily absorb excessive moisture from atmosphere and other sources. Any concrete curing compound must be completely removed.

 Wood Sub-Floors

An exterior grade plywood is recommended with one side sanded. Luan Plywood, Particle Board, Chip Board or Hard Board should not used as underlayment. Be sure wood sub-floor is thoroughly nailed or otherwise securely fastened to the substrate. If the wood sub-floor is uneven, it should be thoroughly sanded. The dust from the sanding operation should be removed by vacuuming.

 Note

AS WITH ANY ADHESIVE, CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO ASSURE PROPER VENTILATION ON THE JOB SITE . SEE LABEL DIRECTIONS ON CAN.

 Directions:

• Be sure sub-floor is dry, clean, smooth and free from foreign matter.

• Pour equal amounts of part "B" into part "A" and mix until completely uniform. Bond strength depends on efficient mixing. Do not dilute adhesive.

• Do not mix more adhesive than you can spread in 30 minutes. A complete unit of part 'A" and part 'B" should cover approximately 150 sq. R. per gallon unit.

• Do not allow mixture of part 'A" and part 'B" to remain in the container more than 30 minutes.

• Rubber Floor Covering, room and adhesive should be 70°F. (21°C.) 48 hours prior to, during and after installation. Spread the adhesive with a with (V) notches (notches 11/ 6" wide and 11/ 6" deep and 11/ 6" centers).

• Do not place flooring in adhesive too soon. Allow 30 minutes for adhesive to partially set before laying the flooring. This prevents flooring from slipping and adhesive oozing through joints or seams.

• Do not kneel or walk directly on flooring as Installation progresses. Kneel on piece of plywood or Masonite.

• After Flooring has been in the adhesive for 1 hour, cross roll thoroughly with a 100  to 150 pound sectional roller. It may be necessary to weight seams until a suitable bond has been established.

• Do not place furniture, allow traffic or institute general cleaning procedures until 48 hours after installation. Remove excess adhesive from flooring and tools with warm, soapy water before adhesive hardens