Armstrong Flooring Recommended Adhesives Guide
PLEASE NOTE:
- Adhesives must be used in accordance with the adhesive manufacturer's instructions.
- High Risk areas are those exposed to broad changes in temperature, high humidity, direct heat/sunlight.
- Wet areas are those areas exposed to potential topical moisture such as 'splash zones' or continual free running water such as showers/ensuites.
- + LVT/P products are not suitable for use in areas subjected to continually wet conditions.
- For installation with acoustic underlay or similar types of specialist installation methods contact the underlay and or adhesive supplier directly.
- Failure to use the correct and recommended adhesive may void the product warranty, and proof of adhesive used should be retained as proof of correct adhesive.
Adhesives Overview by Product Type
| Product Type | Product Range | Standard Adhesives / Installation | High Risk Areas # | Wet Areas # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) | Natural Creations Chesterfield Aspirations | Armstrong Flooring LVT-100 Nexus 870* Nexus 880* Giltgrip 88* Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90plus* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4SP* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall and Floor* | Nexus MS570*+ Ardex AF180MS*+ Mapei Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall and Floor*+ +Limited to Splash Zones LVT/P products are not suitable for use in areas subjected to continually wet conditions. |
| Homogeneous (HOM) Sheet Vinyl - Flooring | Accolade Ranges Natralis Ranges Quantum Australis Armalon NG Armatrans | Armstrong Flooring SV-200 Nexus 810* Nexus 820* Nexus 880* Giltgrip 88* Ardex AF171* Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90plus* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 SP* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* |
| Homogeneous (HOM) Sheet Vinyl - Walling | Wallflex Accolade Plus Natralis Quantum Australis Armalon NG Armatrans | Armstrong Flooring SV-200 Armstrong Flooring LVT-100 Nexus 810* Nexus 820* Nexus 880* Ardex AF171* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4SP* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution* | Nexus: 440 Contact*^ Mapei Ultrabond Eco Contact*^ Mapei Mapecontact Plus*^ ^Refer to Installation Guides for use of contact adhesive and locations. | Nexus: 440 Contact*^ Mapei Ultrabond Eco Contact*^ Mapei Mapecontact Plus*^ ^Refer to Installation Guides for use of contact adhesive and locations. |
| Heterogeneous (HET) Sheet Vinyl | Timberline Plus | Armstrong Flooring SV-200 Armstrong Flooring LVT-100 Nexus 810* Nexus 820* Nexus 880* Giltgrip 88* Ardex AF171* Mapei Ultrabond Eco 380* Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90plus* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4SP* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* |
| Slip Resistant (SRF) Safety Flooring | Safeguard Ranges Armstrong Flooring PVC extrusions | Armstrong Flooring SV-200 Armstrong Flooring LVT-100 Nexus 810* Nexus 820* Nexus 880* Giltgrip 88* Ardex AF171* Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90plus* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4SP* Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* | Nexus MS570* Ardex AF180MS* Mapei Adesilex G19* |
| Accessories | Excelon | Armstrong Flooring PS-820 Nexus 840* Giltgrip 66* Ardex AF271* Mapei Ultrabond Eco Fix* Mapei Ultrabond Tack TX AU* | Nexus: 440 Contact* Mapei Ultrabond Eco Contact* Mapei Mapecontact Plus* | Nexus: 440 Contact* Mapei Ultrabond Eco Contact* Mapei Mapecontact Plus* |
| Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carpet Tile (CT) | Proximity Geologic Temporal Precinct Sphere | Armstrong Flooring PS-820 Nexus 840* Giltgrip 66* Ardex AF271* Mapei Ultrabond Tack TX AU* | N/A | N/A |
*These adhesives have been tested by the adhesive manufacturers as suitable for use with Armstrong Flooring products and job requirements, however Armstrong Flooring does not guarantee the performance of the products listed and the list and adhesive descriptions are not guaranteed to be either current or complete. Armstrong Flooring accepts no liability for any of these products failing to perform in conjunction with Armstrong Flooring products.
Detailed Adhesive Product Information
| Product Type | Adhesive Description | Specialty Adhesives | Adhesive Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Flooring: LVT-100 | Water based hard set LVT/P adhesive (also suitable for Sheet Vinyl) | Nexus MS570* | Solvent free one-part MS polymer adhesive |
| Armstrong Flooring: SV-200 | Water based hard set Sheet Vinyl adhesive | Ardex AF180MS* | Solvent free, low odour, wet bond MS polymer adhesive |
| Armstrong Flooring: PS-820 | Water based pressure sensitive VCT & Carpet Tile adhesive | Mapei Adesilex G19* | Two-part epoxy-polyurethane adhesive |
| Nexus 810* | Water based low VOC Sheet Vinyl adhesive | Mapei Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT Wall and Floor* | One component polymer-silylate adhesive |
| Nexus 820* | Water based premium Sheet Vinyl adhesive | Nexus 440 Contact* | Brushable solvent based contact adhesive |
| Nexus 840* | Water based pressure sensitive VCT & Carpet Tile adhesive | Mapei Ultrabond Eco Contact* | Water based, solvent free nonflammable contact adhesive |
| Nexus 870* | Water based hard set LVT/P adhesive | Mapei Mapecontact Plus* | Ready to use double sided contact tape |
| Nexus 880* | Water based hard set high performance LVT/P & Sheet Vinyl adhesive | ||
| Ardex AF171* | Water based hard set LVT/P & Sheet Vinyl adhesive | ||
| Ardex AF271* | Water based pressure sensitive VCT & Carpet Tile adhesive | ||
| Giltgrip 88 | Water based hard set low VOC LVT/P & Sheet Vinyl adhesive | ||
| Giltgrip 66 | Water based pressure sensitive VCT & Carpet Tile adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Eco VS90plus* | Water based hard set universal adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 SP* | Water based hard set premium universal adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Eco V4 Evolution* | Water based hard set premium universal adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Eco 380* | Water based hard set Sheet Vinyl adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Eco Fix* | Water based pressure sensitive high strength adhesive | ||
| Mapei Ultrabond Tack TX AU* | Water based pressure sensitive adhesive |
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