Precautions
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
NOT LABELED FOR CONSUMER USE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
HEAT WELDING SEAMS CAN BE PERFORMED AFTER 2 HOURS*
HEAVY ROLLING LOADS, SUCH AS, HOSPITAL BEDS ALLOWED AFTER 72 HOURS
SDS
For Use With
- Residential Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation
- Residential Sheet Flooring Installation
- Engineered Tile Installation
Product Information
| Color | Off-White |
| Taggants | Chartruese and Regal Red |
| Trowel | 1/32″ deep, 1/16″ wide, 1/32″ apart, U-Notch |
| Coverage | 220-260 sq. ft./gallon (13-16 sq. m.) |
| Units | 1 Gallon (3.78 L) 4 Gallon (15.14L) |
| Open Time | Dry-to-touch |
| Working Time | 2 hours |
| Light Traffic | 24 Hours |
| Heavy Rolling Loads | 72 Hours |
| RH (ASTMF2170) | 95% on or above grade; 90% below grade |
| pH | 8.0-10.0 on or above grade; 9.0 below grade |
| MVER (ASTM F1869) | N/A |
| Shelf Life | 2 years, unopened |
| Freeze/Thaw Stable | No, keep from freezing Store inside at a temperature of 50 – 90 degrees F. (15-32 C.) |
| VOC Content | 0 g/L; calculated and reported, SCAQMD 1168 |
| Bonds To | All grade levels of concrete, existing resilient floors, ceramic, terrazzo, marble and approved suspended wood underlayments |
| Advantages | Premium high-strength adhesive for installing dimensionally stable vinyl tiles and vinyl plank over porous and non-porous substrates. Solvent-free acrylic adhesive. Low odor for occupied buildings. Backed by the Armstrong Flooring Guaranteed Installation System |
| Language | English/Spanish | English/French |
| Size | 1-gallon 4-gallon | 3.78L 15.14L |
| Carton Item No. | 1-gallon – 00295108 4-gallon – 00295418 | 3.78L – 00295108 15.14L – 00295418 |
| Item/Carton UPC | 1-gallon – 042369995443 4-gallon – 042369995450 | 3.78L – 042369995443 15.14L – 042369995450 |
| Carton Dimensions | (4) 1-gallon – 16″x16″x8.5″ 4-gallon – N/A | 3,78L – 16″x16″x8.5″ 15.14L – N/A |
| Carton Weight | (4) 1-gallon – 39.8 lbs. 4-gallon – 38.7 lbs. | (4) 3.78L – 18.1 kg 15.14L – 17.6 kg |
| Items per Carton | 1-gallon – 4/ctn 4-gallon pail – Containers sold individually | 3.78L – 4/ctn 15.14L pail – Containers sold individually |
| Cartons per Pallet | 1-gallon – 36 4-gallon – 48 | 3.78L – 45 15.14L – 48 |
| Weight per Gallon | 9.7lbs | 4.4 kg |
Warranty
When S-295 is used with a recommended Armstrong floor application, the Armstrong Guaranteed Installation System warranty applies.
Sustainability
FloorScore Certificates – Adhesives
LEED Credits: EQ 4.1
Sustainable Design Information
LEED Credit Information – Installation Products
Recommended Substrates
Will bond to all substrates listed below, but refer to the flooring installation system for specific installation recommendations:
- Concrete on (all grade levels) according to ASTM F710 and Preparation of Concrete Subfloors
- Suspended Wood and Wood Underlayments
- Existing well-bonded resilient flooring; not perimeter-bonded or cushion-backed
- Ceramic tile, terrazzo, marble and polymeric-poured floors
DO NOT USE OVER: Concrete with excessive moisture and/or alkali; existing cushion-backed resilient flooring; substrates treated with fire-retardant chemicals, fungicides, preservatives, release agents, adhesive removers, sealers, curing compounds or other incompatible treatments.
Application Instructions
IMPORTANT: Proper substrate preparations is essential. Moisture and pH testing must be performed and documented before installation begins.
USAGE: Follow Armstrong Flooring’s installation instructions and proper adhesive application rate. All substrate preparation and testing procedures must conform to appropriate ASTM F710 guidelines and comply with Armstrong Flooring’s specification.
NOTE: It is up to the end user to determine the coverage that is appropriate for flooring type and jobsite conditions. A bond test prior to the installation will help identify the appropriate application rate, open and working time, and any potential bonding problems to the substrate or flooring. Follow Armstrong Flooring’s installation instructions and guidelines regarding adhesive application rate and methods.
SUBSTRATES: Sound and properly prepared concrete (on grade and above) and APA approved wood subflooring. Substrates must be clean and dry, free of dust, dirt, paint, wax, existing adhesives, or other contaminants including curing compounds that may interfere with the adhesive bond. Do not use on chemically cleaned substrates. Asphalt-based or cutback adhesive stains must be removed completely.
POROUS SUBSTRATES: Roll the installation in both directions with a 100 lb, 3-section roller immediately after flooring is placed and positioned.
When installing vinyl plank and tile over porous or non-porous substrates, the adhesive should be allowed to dry to the touch to prevent slippage. Loss of adhesion can result if the flooring is not installed within the 2-hour working time of the adhesive. Roll the installation in both directions with a 100 lb, 3-section roller immediately after the installation is complete.
NON-POROUS SUBSTRATES: Install vinyl tiles, and plank flooring into adhesive as it becomes dry to the touch with little or no transfer to finger. This will normally require 30–45 minutes of drying time at suggested installation temperature and humidity. Do not install flooring into wet adhesive on non-porous substrates. Roll the installation in both directions with a 100 lb, 3-section roller immediately after flooring is placed.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Armstrong S-295 as a pressure sensitive adhesive. Loss of adhesion can result if the flooring is not installed within the working time of the adhesive.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the many additives being entrained or topically coated on concrete substrates, it is critical that a bond test be performed. Some treatments will repel any sealers or adhesives. If usage instructions are not completely followed, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.
CLEAN UP: Dry– clean, white cloth and mineral spirits Wet– clean, white cloth with neutral detergent and water
CONDITIONS: HVAC must be in operation and interior ambient air temperature and must be maintained between 65-85°F for at least 48 hours prior to, during and continuously after the testing, preparation, and final installation.
All substrate preparation and testing procedures must conform to appropriate ASTM F710 guidelines and comply with Armstrong’s specification.
IMPORTANT: Use the specified trowel and replace the trowel blade when worn to ensure proper spread rate. Adhesive application must be sufficient to achieve 100% transfer or contact of adhesive to the backing of the floor covering.
LIMITATIONS: Not for outdoor use. Cannot be used over substrates that have been chemically cleaned. A bond test MUST be performed.
DISCLAIMER: Users should determine the suitability of this information or product for their own particular purpose or application. This adhesive does not protect floor coverings from the effects of pH and moisture. Please follow Armstrong’s flooring installation instructions, paying special attention to moisture and pH limitations. Armstrong S-295 adhesive is not a moisture barrier and should not be installed/treated as such. This adhesive is not a substrate moisture sealer, does not form a protective barrier, and is only warranted to maintain an adhesive bond when used over bare concrete substrates conforming within the specified restrictions of pH readings and ASTM F2659 topical impedance testing. A functional working moisture barrier/retarder under the existing slab must be in place to use this product.
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