Adhesive FAQ Page

Marine & Exterior Adhesive Help Page

Recommended for the following applications:

  • Carpets
  • Artificial Turfs that are Rubber-Backed (Marine, Waffle, Foam)
  • Non-Backed (Tufted or Woven) or Woven Polypropylene (Actionbac®)
  • On Subfloor Surfaces that are Concrete (clean and fully cured) Max. MVER 5lbs./1000 sq ft/24 hours, pH 7.0-9.0,  
  • Asphalt Paving (clean and fully cured),
  • Fiberglass
  • Aluminum
  • Marine Grade Plywood

Not Recommended for:

  • Asphalt roofing
  • Pressure treated wood decking

Pre-Application Tips:

  • Clean and lightly scuff surface to provide for a mechanical bond
  • You must cover 100% of the substrate with the adhesive
  • Lay flooring flat 30-minutes before application 

What Type of Adhesive Should I Use:

A solvent-free, latex-resin emulsion adhesive specifically designed for the installation of most outdoor and marine carpets.  It should also be nonflammable and freeze-thaw stable (if allowed to freeze). Many are Anti-microbial protected and Green Label Plus Approved.

Recommended Trowel: 

Carpets 1/8 x 1/8 x 1/8 V-Notch; 108 sq. ft./gallon

Sheet Goods and Tiles 1/16 x 1/16 x 1/6 V-Notch;  180 sq. ft./gallon

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