Parterre Universal Adhesive DATA SHEET

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Precautions

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Substrate must be dry, smooth, structurally sound and free of any foreign material that might prevent adhesive bond.
Fill all cracks, holes and low spots with moisture-resistant patching and self-leveling compounds, allow to fully cure and correct high spots before applying adhesive.
The substrate, adhesive and flooring must be acclimated in an enclosed building with the HVAC operational between 60-95°F (15-35°C), and between 30-65% relative humidity, for at least 72 hours before, during and after the installation.
When installing over radiant heated subfloors, turn the heat off for 24 hours before, during and after installation. Failure to turn the heat off may result in shortened working time of the adhesive. When turning radiant heat back on, raise it incrementally, not to exceed a change of more than 5° per hour to a maximum of 85°.

Concrete must be placed in strict accordance with applicable standards and specifications. An intact moisture vapor retarder must be present below the concrete (see ASTM E1745), must be fully cured (at least 45 days) and without hydrostatic pressure.
Although Universal is a high-moisture tolerant adhesive, it does not form a moisture vapor barrier and will not protect flooring from moisture damage

Spread adhesive using required tools.
Install flooring per the instructions below dependent upon desired application method (open and working times dependent upon temperature and humidity).
- Wait 30-60 min (PSA) or 20-30 min (semi-wet set) after adhesive is spread to allow it to dry (PSA) or skin over (semi-wet set). Adhesive will darken to visually cue installer.
- Working time is approximately 12 hrs (PSA) or 20-30 min (semi-wet set).
- For sheet vinyl, back-roll the adhesive with an adhesive saturated 3/8″ (10 mm) short nap paint roller to smooth out the trowel ridges.
Roll and cross roll floor with a 75-100 lb (34-45 kg) roller at the end of the installation to ensure proper transfer of adhesive.

Updated on August 12, 2024

Type	Pressure Sensitive
Color	Green
Trowel	Non-Porous Substrates: Square Notch (1/16″ deep, 1/16″ wide, 1/16″ apart) Porous Substrates: U Notch (1/16″ deep, 1/32″ wide, 1/32″ apart)
Coverage	Square Notch: 150-180 sq. ft. /gal (13.9-16.7 sq m) U-Notch: 220-260 sq. ft. /gal (20.4-24.2 sq m)
Units	1 gallon (3.78 L) and 4 gallon (15.14 L)
Open Time	30-60 minutes before transitioning from mint green to teal
Working Time	12 hours
RH (ASTM F2170)	New slabs: 90% Existing slabs: 95%
pH	5-12
MVER (ASTM F1869)	N/A
Shelf Life	2 Years, Unopened
Freeze/Thaw Stable	This product should be stored at temperatures between 50-90°F (15-32°C). While this product is freeze-thaw stable, it is necessary to protect it from freezing. Freeze/thaw stable to 10°F (12°C)
Clean Up	Wet– clean damp cloth Dry– clean, white cloth and mineral spirits
Subfloors	APA underlayment grade plywood and OSB Association grade particleboard Concrete and radiant heated subfloors that do not exceed 85°F (30°C) Cement backer board Existing well-bonded non-cushion-backed vinyl tile, plank and sheet flooring Fully-secured cork underlayments Gypsum and lightweight concrete (primed with primer) Terrazzo (properly prepared with all waxes and surface finishes removed)
Advantages	Changes color when ready with ColorReady^TM technology Greater flexibility for large installations High strength, water resistant bond High tack, fast grab and extended working time