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Forbo Eurocol 542 Eurofix Tack Plus 10 Litre

£88.52 (Inc. VAT)
£73.77 (Ex. VAT)
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FOR-EURO-542
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Forbo Eurocol 542 Eurofix Tack Plus 10 Litre

DESCRIPTION

Forbo Eurocol 542 Eurofix Tack Plus 10 Litre

Fixation for the non-skid installation of carpet tiles.

 

Product Type

Basis

 : 

Acrylic dispersion.

Colour

 : 

White.

Consistency

 : 

liquid.


Product advantages:

  • Very low VOC-emission

  • Emicode EC 1 plus

  • Non-flammable 

  • Easy removal   

  • Favourable spreading capacity 

  • Permanent adhesion 

 

Performances

Consumption

 : 

On impervious subfloors : 50 - 100 g/m². 
On porous subfloors : 100 - 150 g/m². 

Flammability

 : 

Non-flammable.

Specific weight

 : 

1.04 kg/l.

Application:

  • For the removal and non-skid installation of carpet tiles on smooth subfloors. 

  • Also suitable for fixing the sound insulating declutching mat 820 DIM Floor.

  • Can also be used to fixate loose-lay PVC floors.

 

Working Process

Storage

 : 

Store cool and free from frost.

Tools

 : 

Lambswool roller or brush.

Latency

 : 

60 minutes.* After application wait for the material to set-off (get transparent).

Shelf Life

 : 

12 months, in unopened packaging.

Cleaner

 : 

Water.

Frost-proof

 : 

No.

* The mentioned values have been established in our laboratory and must be considered as guidelines in view of possible variations in climatic circumstances, subfloor compositions and layer thickness. 

Consumption:

On impervious subfloors : 50 - 100 g/m². 
On porous subfloors : 100 - 150 g/m². 

Substrate:

  • 542 Eurofix Tack Plus is suitable for any type of subfloor that has a good tensile and compression strength. The subfloor should also be even, clean, permanently dry and free from grease and dirt, according to the requirements of BS 8203 or DIN 18 365. 

  • Application is also possible on old and smooth floor covering, such as linoleum. Before application degrease the old floor covering thoroughly. 

  • In advance always seek our technical data sheets. In doubt about the application ask for technical advice. 

User manual:

Working conditions:

Required surrounding temperature       : 18 - 23 °C. 
Temperature for material and subfloor : min. 15° - max. 20 ºC. 
Relative humidity                               : 40-80%. 

Directions for use:

  • Apply 542 Eurofix Tack Plus equally in the recommended quantity on the subfloor with a lambswool roller or brush. 

  • Apply the carpet tiles as soon as 542 Eurofix Tack Plus sets-off (gets transparent). Depending on temperature, relative humidity and subfloor the waiting time is approx. 60 minutes.

  • Wait for 20-30 minutes before fixing the 820 DIM Floor mats. Thereafter roll and rub carefully.

  • Remove fresh adhesive spots immediately with water.

Underfloor heating systems:

542 Eurofix Tack Plus can be applied on underfloor heating systems. The start protocol of the floor heating needs to be completely executed in accordance with the directives of the supplier. Turn off the heater 24 hours before fixation. Do not heat again until at least 24 hours after fixation, in steps of maximum 5 °C water temperature per day.

Contains methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (3:1). May produce an allergic reaction.

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