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Features & Benefits

• Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT is a fibre-reinforced synthetic polymer-based adhesive in water dispersion, formulated in a ready to use light beige paste
• Specifically developed for LVT in tiles and planks, it is characterised by a fast and strong initial grab and a rapid set, as well as a rigid and cohesive final film, which gives the floor covering a very good dimensional stability
• Product properties:
  • Very easy to apply
  • Low to no waiting time
  • Excellent wetting even with difficult coverings
  • Very good peel strength
  • Highly shear resistant
  • Very good dimensional stability
  • Prevents open joints
  • Exposure to castor wheels in accordance with EN 12529
  • Not inflammable
  • Blauer Engel DE-UZ 113
• PEEL 90° adhesion test according to ISO 22631 (N/mm): In compliance with ISO 22636

Recommendations

• Install in recommended temperatures, normally between +15°C and +35°C
• Do not install on substrates not protected from rising damp
• Use reactive adhesives in the event of extreme temperatures due to solar radiation, intense mechanical stress by lift truck, forklift, etc. or in areas with the presence of water (canteens, kitchens, showers, blaconies, open porches, etc.)

Application

Preparation of the substrate:

• Substrates must be dry, level, sound, mechanically strong, free of dust, loose particles, cracks, paints, wax, oil, rust, traces of gypsum or other products that can interfere with bonding
• On non-absorbent substrates, apply smoothing compound to a minimum thickness of 2 mm
• It is essential to make sure there is no rising damp present
• Un-bonded screeds laid over light-weight concrete or over insulation and screeds laid directly onto earth must be separated by a vapour barrier to prevent rising damp

Acclimatisation:

• Before starting the installation, make sure that the floor or wall covering and the substrate are acclimatised to the recommended temperatures and R.H.

Spreading the adhesive:

• Ready to use and does not need any preparation
• Before using, stir the adhesive in the bucket
• Apply the adhesive evenly to the substrate with a suitable notched trowel

Installing the flooring:

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Leave a waiting time according to the application quantity, climatic conditions, substrate absorbency and type of covering
• Only apply as much adhesive as can be covered within the open time (20-30 minutes) and with good transfer to the backing of the covering
• Lay in covering with short waiting time into the still wet adhesive bed: the adhesive ridges have to be impressed
• Take care to avoid air pockets and carefully rub the floor covering down to ensure good adhesive transfer to the backing
• After some minutes installing the floor covering, it is always necessary to carefully roll it down again or to firmly rub it down

Note: waiting and open time may vary depending on temperature, relative humidity and absorbency of the substrate. They will be shorter at higher temperatures and lower humidity, but longer at lower temperatures, higher humidity and with low-absorbent substrates.

Cleaning:

• While still wet, Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT can be cleaned from floor coverings, tools, hands and clothings with water
• When dry, clean with alcohol or a suitable solvent

Consumption:

• Consumption varies with uniformity of substrate, the back of the flooring and type of trowel used
  
  • Mapei trowel no. 1: approx. 250-300 g/m²
  • Notch TKB A1/A2: approx. 200-300 g/m²

Storage and Safety Instructions

Storage:

• Under normal conditions, Ultrabond Eco 4 LVT is stable for at least 12 months in its original sealed packaging
• Avoid prolonged exposure to frost

Safety Instructions:

• Instructions for the safe use of the product can be found on the latest version of the Safety Data Sheet (see 'Data Sheets' section above)
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Ensure good ventilation during and after use and drying
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
• In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
• Do not allow product to reach sewage system, water course or soil
• Clean tools with soap and water immediately after use
• Give only empty containers to recycling
• Dried product residues may be disposed of as domestic waste if allowed by local regulations
• Product contains BIT and CIT/MIT (3:1)
• The product contains: Water, mineral and fibre fillers, binders, plasticizer, additive, preservatives (Vdl-RL 01/June 2018)