NYL FIT subfloor preparation and adhesive specification for LVT and sheet vinyl installation.


REFURBISHMENT Sometimes the easiest way to replace an existing tiled or vinyl floor is simply to put the new floorcovering over the top. If this is to be considered, then the existing floor, whether it be ceramic, stone or vinyl tiles, must be sound, solid and well adhered to the substrate. The floor has to be clean and dry, and must be primed with a bond-enhancing primer such as Tilemaster Prime + Grip before using a suitable smoothing compound such as Tilemaster Pro Flow or Tilemaster LevelFlex + FINISH.


When an old floorcovering has been removed, adhesive is sometimes left on the substrate. Where the adhesive cannot be completely removed and the residues are hard, well- adhered and not water soluble, then they can be smoothed over with a suitable smoothing compound such as Tilemaster Super Flow 30, or Tilemaster Pro Flow.


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ADHESIVE SPECIFICATION Once you have a perfectly smooth subfloor, the use of a good quality adhesive is essential. Tilemaster Eco-3000 is a universal floor adhesive that is perfect for installing luxury vinyl tile and sheet vinyl. It has been formulated to be solvent- free with very low VOC emissions, having achieved the rating of EMICODE EC1 Plus, and has been specially developed to provide excellent adhesion properties curing to a hard set with a high bond strength. Flooring can be installed after as little as 10 minutes, when the adhesive is semi-tacked off and has reached its ‘anti-slide’ state. Full tacking off takes 40 minutes and the floor is ready for light foot traffic after 12 hours.


Tilemaster Adhesives has an experienced and knowledgeable commercial team who will be delighted to offer help with technical support and writing specifications.


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