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- Required for Ecostrip
(5/16" Solid) Wood Flooring
- Alternative for all
engineered and solid parquet, all engineered
plank and strip flooring.
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SUBSTRATES:
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- Concrete
- Suspended wood and wood
underlayments
- Existing well-bonded
resilient flooring; not perimeter-bonded or
heavy cushion-backed
- Properly mixed and applied
powder cementitious underlayments Radiant-heated
subfloors where the surface temperature does not
exceed 85° F (29° C) (except for solid wood
strip)
- Primed, poured-in-place
gypsum subfloors
- Ceramic
- Cork flooring and acoustic
cork
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STORAGE & HANDLING:
Unopened containers -
Containers should be stored at temperatures above
65° F (18° C) and below 90° F (32° C). Care should
be taken not to expose the containers to direct
sunlight. Freeze/thaw stable to 10° F (-12° C).
Avoid low temperatures, multiple freeze-thaw
cycles, and exposure to temperature extremes.
Opened containers - Because
this material is a moisture cure urethane,
exposure to atmospheric conditions rapidly
diminishes the pot life (usefulness) of the
material. Once exposed, the curing process cannot
be stopped. The curing process can be slowed by
placing a piece of polyethylene film on the
surface, in contact with the unused portion of the
adhesive and then replacing the lid making sure
the container is tightly sealed
NOTES:
FIRST AID: If ingested do not
induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately. In
case of eye contact, flush eyes thoroughly with
water for at least 15 minutes and call a
physician. In case of skin contact, wash affected
areas with soap and water. If irritation persists,
call a physician. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing. If inhalation causes physical
discomfort, remove to fresh air. If discomfort
persists or any breathing difficulty occurs, or if
swallowed, call a physicain. Refer to Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further
information.
INSTALLATION TIPS:
- Preparation:
- Read wood flooring
installation instructions before spreading the
adhesive. -
- Room and subfloor
temperature must be a minimum of 65° F (18° C)
for 48 hours prior, during and after
installation is complete. Maintain a minimum
temperature of 55° F (13° C) thereafter.
- Subfloor Preparation:
- All concrete slabs should
be completely cured and dry.
- Subfloors must be flat to
within 1/8" in 6 feet or 3/16" in 10 feet.
- Fill low spots with a
Portland cement based leveling compound with a
minimum of 3,000 PSI and allow to dry.
- All subfloors must be free
of all foreign substances as well as concrete
admixtures, grease, paint, dirt and alkali
salts. - Subfloors must be smooth and sound. All
loose subfloor must be renailed or properly
bonded to create a sound subfloor. - If
installing over concrete, run a moisture test.
ADHESIVE APPLICATION:
- Clean trowel frequently
with Bruce Adhesive Cleaner to prevent adhesive
build-up. Spread the adhesive with the
recommended trowel. Installation of the wood
should begin immediately.
- Working time may vary due
to air movement, humidity, subfloor porosity and
temperature.
- Do not allow heavy film to
form on adhesives, should this occur, remove the
old adhesive and spread fresh adhesive.
- Press wood into adhesive.
- Occasionally check the back
of a board for adequate adhesive
transfer.
- If rolling is preferred,
roll the floor with a 100 lb.
roller,DO NOT roll until the
adhesive has cured for 2 hours.
- Avoid foot traffic for 24
hours after installation and furniture may be
lifted into place after 24 hours.
- Do not apply finishes to
unfinished products until adhesive is properly
cured.
- Do not cover floor with
non-breathable materials
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