Description
F Ball F52 Styccobond Polymer Reinforced Gum Spirit – 15ltr
STYCCOBOND F52 is a polymer-reinforced gum spirit adhesive, designed to provide a rigid setting bond for the installation of carpet and linoleum. It is protected against bio-degradation and is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating installations.
STYCCOBOND F52 can be used for securing a wide range of fibre-bonded/needle-punched carpets, unitary and hessian-backed carpets and linoleum.
It can also be applied to STOPGAP smoothing underlayments, structurally sound, smooth, dry subfloors of concrete and sand/cement screed, plywood, flooring grade chipboard and hardboard.
STOPGAP waterproof surface membranes, sound flooring grade asphalt and other non-absorbent surfaces must be skimmed with a minimum of 3mm of the appropriate STOPGAP smoothing underlayment.
Product Specifications & Key Features:
- Appearance: Paste
- Colour: Grey / Brown
- OpenTime (approx.): Up to 30 minutes depending on temperature, humidity and absorbency of the subfloor
- Coverage (approx.): 3m² per litre with a 2mm x 6mm (B2) trowel
- 15 litres Tub = 45m²
- Note: Coverage rates will depend on the condition and absorbency of the subfloor
Application:
Holding the trowel at an angle of 60°, spread the adhesive evenly over an area of the subfloor that can be covered whilst the adhesive remains receptive and gives good transfer.
Following the floorcovering manufacturers laying instructions and using the guidelines given below, place the floorcovering into the adhesive and press from the centre outwards to exclude any air; then roll from end-to-end and side-to-side using the 68kg flooring roller. 1 to 4 hours later roll again in two directions.
For any areas under question please consult the F Ball Technical team.
Precautions:
Do not apply point loads or move furniture on the floorcovering until the adhesive has fully set. Do not allow carpets to be wet cleaned until 3 weeks after laying. Highly flammable. Do not weld linoleum until the adhesive has had sufficient time to develop a good bond, at least 24 hours.
Observe the Health and Safety information provided. Empty containers are a potential fire hazard and must be disposed of carefully, in accordance with current regulations for waste materials.
Tools:
STYCCOBOND 2mm x 6mm (B2) “V” notched trowel, F. Ball 68kg flooring roller, Trimming knife. Soft broom. Tools should be cleaned with methylated spirit immediately after use.
Storage:
Store between 5°C and 30°C in accordance with current regulations for highly flammable liquids. Protect from frost.
Shelf Life:
12 months in unopened containers stored under good conditions.