ROBERTS M0324B-12301-2 Carpet Adhesive User Manual
- August 28, 2024
- ROBERTS
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ROBERTS M0324B-12301-2 Carpet Adhesive
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
DESCRIPTION
ROBERTS® 3087 is a high-performance adhesive developed for the direct and double glue-down installations of most carpet types, including Axminster-type backings. ROBERTS 3087 offers excellent slip time, making it ideal for patterned carpets, sheet goods, and unfinished cork underlayment. Once dry, 3087 offers a very strong bond to hold pattern carpets in place.
Features and Benefits
- Fast green strength for immediate light traffic
- Excellent shear and bond strength
- Coverage up to 175 ft /gal
- Heavy commercial and residential use
- Powered by Microban® for superior mold and mildew protection
Approved Flooring Types
- Commercial/residential carpet
- Felt-backed sheet vinyl / acoustic cork underlayment
Backings (smooth back & rough back)
- Unitary
- Actionbac®
- Jute
- Polypropylene / Polyurethane
Approved Substrates
- Concrete
- APA-rated marine-grade plywood
- Terrazzo (properly prepared)
- VCT (properly prepared)
- Sheet flooring (non-cushioned) excluding self-stick tile
- Radiant-heated subfloors (surface temperature < 85F)
- Other approved substrates: Cork underlayment, OSB (oriented strand board), ceramic tile (properly prepared), cement backer board, Gypsum
For floorings and backings not listed, contact Technical Services at 706-277-5294 (U.S.A)
Recommended Trowel and Coverage Rate
1/8″ x 1/8″ x 1/16″ (3 mm x 3 mm x 1.5 mm) V Notch
Flooring (porous substrate): Smooth-Backed Carpet Coverage: 72-90ft2 /per
gallon (6.6-8.3 m2/per 3.78 L)
1/8″ x 1/8″ x 1/8″ (3 mm x 3 mm x 3 mm) U Notch
Flooring (porous substrate): Rough-Backed Carpets Coverage: 65-75 ft2 /per
gallon (6-6.9 m2/per 3.78 L)
1/8″ x 1/8″ x 1/16″ (3 mm x 3 mm x 1.5 mm) V Notch
Flooring (porous substrate): Carpet to Cushion in Double Stick Applications
Coverage: 90-110ft2 /per gallon (8.3-10.2 m2/per 3.78 L)
1/16″ x 1/16″ x 1/16″ (1.5 mm x 1.5 mm x 1.5 mm) U Notch
Flooring (porous substrate): Felt-Backed Sheet Goods Coverage: 125-175 ft2
/per gallon (11.6-16.2 m2/per 3.78 L)
For natural fiber carpeting see the additional table on page 2.
NOTE: The trowel notches referenced are those typically recommended for the type of flooring being installed, and are referenced as a guide. Coverage rates will vary depending on the trowel type, substrate, and installation conditions. Consult flooring manufacturer for their specific trowel recommendations.
Recommended Trowels for Installation of Natural Fiber Carpeting
Method | Carpet Backing | Trowel Dimensions | Notch |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Glue Down | **** |
Smooth or Rough Back
| ****
1/8″ x 1/8″ x 1/8″
| ****
U
Method | Trowel Dimensions | Notch |
---|
Double Glue Down
| Between Floor & Cushion| 1/16″ x 1/16″ x 1/16″| SQ
Between Cushion & Carpet (Smooth Back)| 1/8″ x 1/16″ x 1/8″| U
Between Cushion & Carpet (Rough Back)| 1/8″ x 3/16″ x 1/8″| U
- Per industry association guidelines
TECHNICAL DATA
- Product Type: SBR Latex
- Color : Beige
- Odor : Very mild, non-offensive
- Open Time: Up to 45 minutes
- Working Time: Up to 70 minutes
- Setup time will vary slightly with the temperature and porosity of the substrate
- Curing Time : 24 hours
- Traffic: Residential : 12 hours
- Commercial: 24 hours
- Rolling Loads : N/A
- MVER: 5 lbs or less (ASTM F1869) / 80% RH or less (ASTM F2170)
- pH: Must not exceed 10.0
- Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacture when stored in the original unopened container in a controlled environment. Does not require thinning
- Storage: Protect from freezing
- VOC: <1 g/L
INSTRUCTIONS
Limitations
- For interior installations only
- Radiant in-floor heating should be off during installation
- Do not use this adhesive for pure vinyl or vinyl-backed products
Preparation
Subfloors must be structurally sound, dry, smooth, flat (≤ 3/16” within 10’),
level, and free of excess moisture/alkali, and all substances (oil, wax,
grease, paint, oil-based sealers, adhesive residue, etc.) that may inhibit the
bond of the adhesive or the performance of the flooring or its installation.
Moisture testing must be performed by ASTM F1869 with levels not to exceed 5
lbs/1000 ft2/24 hrs and/ or ASTM F2170 with levels not to exceed 90%. All
substrate cracks, chips, holes, joints, high spots, and irregularities must be
adequately repaired. Expansion or other moving joints must not be filled or
covered with flooring. Patching compounds must be suitable for the use
application, cement-based and polymer-modified, and applied according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation
Materials and area temperature must be between 65-95°F with a maximum RH of
65% for 48 hours before and during installation as well as for 72 hours
afterward. Large temperature or humidity increases or decreases can affect the
flooring and performance of the installation. This product is ready to use and
does not require mixing. Lift a corner periodically to ensure 100% coverage of
adhesive to the flooring backing and the substrate to ensure a void-free bond.
Spread adhesive uniformly. Adhesive ridges should be of sufficient height to
achieve full coverage of the substrate and the deepest recesses in the back of
the flooring material. Place flooring into the adhesive while the adhesive is
still fresh. The amount of time in which you have to place the flooring will
vary with temperature and humidity.
Clean-up
Fresh adhesive – warm, soapy water on a clean cloth. Dried adhesive – use
mineral spirits sparingly with a clean, white cotton cloth. DO NOT POUR
DIRECTLY ONTO FLOORING.
AVAILABILITY
USA
- 4 G Plastic Pail 3087-4 075378703843
WARRANTY
Roberts Consolidated Inc. offers a limited-product warranty on this product when installed per the printed specifications. A lifetime Warranty applies only for installations performed by industry-certified professional installers. Visit robertsconsolidated.com or call 866-435-8665 for full warranty details.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
For technical assistance or installation questions not covered in this document, please contact our Technical Services Department at(706) 277-5294 U.S.A. H2024
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Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc.
300 Cross Plains Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721 Customer Service:
866-435-8665 Technical Support:
706-277-5294
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