ABA Vinyl and Carpet Tile Adhesive is a water-based acrylic adhesive. Without hazardous organic solvents and long working time.
Application:
For Internal Use
Floor Coverings:
Vinyl composition tiles
Vinyl-backed carpet tiles
Dual bond carpet pad underlay
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
All substrates must comply with AS1884. In particular, it must be level, permanently dry, firm, load-bearing, free from curing compounds, cracks and also have a high tensile and comprehensive strength and must be prepared accordingly. Alkali readings to be between 5 & 9.
APPLICATION
Refer to floor covering manufacturer’s instructions, condition adhesive and floor coverings to working area temperature 24 hours prior to and 48 hours after installation. The installation temperature of working area and substrate to be a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 30°C.
Apply VINYL AND CARPET TILE ADHESIVE evenly to a suitably prepared substrate using a new 0.8 x 1.6 x 2.0mm U-notch trowel. Discard used trowels. Avoid concentrations of adhesive.
On non-porous or smooth primed substrates use with caution short nap roller. Verify suitability with trial area.
Allow the adhesive ‘set open’ until dry to touch, approximately 15-25 minutes. When dry to touch the adhesive will be tacky with no transfer to fingers.
The working time will vary based on job conditions, substrate, temperature, and humidity. Install and fit all tile within 24 hours. Roll the flooring in both directions using the recommended roller (normally 35–50kg). Do not wet wash or strip tile for 5 days after installation
COVERAGE
Using a 0.8 x 1.8 x 2.0 mm U-notched trowel, approx. 5 - 7m2/L.
Site conditions including porosity, low/high temperature and humidity will alter coverage, tack and working time.