Description

Roberts R2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive
– 10 Litre Pail

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

ROBERTS R2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive is an acrylic co-polymer hard set
adhesive with strong initial tack qualities and bond for a range of PVC vinyl and
textile floor coverings. It has excellent plasticiser resistance and non-staining
properties. It is for interior use only, is protected against biodegradation,
withstands everyday wet cleaning practices, and is suitable for underfloor heating
installations.

FEATURES:

✔ Installer Friendly
✔ Building Green Credits
✔ Green Star Compliant
✔ Green TAG Certified
✔ Strong initial tack
✔ Solvent Free
✔ Low VOC Emission
✔ Anti-microbial Formulation
✔ Low Odour
✔ Australian Made

RECOMMENDED USE:

Roberts R2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive is formulated for Commercial
and Domestic PVC Sheet Vinyl floor coverings, Wall Vinyl, Vinyl Composite Tiles, PVC
Vinyl Plank and Tile flooring and Linoleum.
It may also be used to install hard to hold carpets and those with PVC
backings. It can be installed to bond some Rubber flooring up to 4.0mm.

Note: With variations in the composition of Rubber Floor coverings, it is
recommended to conduct a test to confirm adhesion suitability.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Appearance: Creamy Paste
Packaging: 12.5 Litre Pails
Application Temperature: +10ºC to +30ºC
Set to Traffic: 24 Hours
Spread Rate for 1.6mm V1 Trowel: 5m2 per Litre
Spread Rate for 2.4mm V2 Trowel: 3m2 per Litre
Spread Rate for 3.2mm V3 Trowel: 2m2 per Litre

SURFACE PREPARATION:

To be in accordance with the current Australian Standard “Floor
Coverings – 1884-2021 Resilient Sheet & Tiles – Laying & Maintenance Practices” or
Australian Standard 2455.2.2019 “Textile Floor Coverings – Installation
Practice”.
All surfaces to be bonded shall be absorbent, dry, smooth,
sound, and clean.
Subfloors must also be free of wax, grease, paint, previously used
adhesive, polish, PVC-based membranes, curing compounds, hydrostatic pressure and
any other impurities that may affect adhesion.
The minimum subfloor temperature before commencing surface preparation
and adhesive application is 10°C.
R2000 can be applied to concrete substrates with moisture contents up to
85% relative humidity tested with the In-Situ Probe method.
ROBERTS R2000 can be used on concrete substrates with pH readings up to
10.0.
If mechanical preparation is required, prepare the floor using
recommended techniques such as shot blasting and diamond grinding to provide a
roughened, clean, sound, and open porous surface.
Thoroughly vacuum loose material and dust.
Test all concrete substrate flooring for moisture content according
to the current standard and prepare the floor using recommended methods such as shot
blasting and diamond grinding.
Uneven concrete subfloors should be treated with the Roberts range of
levelling compounds per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Where temperatures are less than 5ºC or higher than 35ºC, please contact
RLA Technical department for further details.

APPLICATION:

For the application of Sheet Vinyl, Vinyl Planks and Tiles, it is
recommended to apply the adhesive with a 1.6mm x 1.6mm ‘V1” notched trowel.

For the application of Linoleum or Vinyl Planks with embossed backing,
applying the adhesive with a 2.4mm x 2.4mm ‘V2” notched trowel is recommended.

For Hard to hold carpets installed indoors, apply the adhesive with a
3.2mm x 3.2mm ‘V3” notched trowel.

Apply only the amount of adhesive that can be covered within the open
time of the adhesive.

Allow adhesive to develop some initial tack, generally 5 minutes at
20°C, before lowering floorcovering into the WET Film of adhesive and rolled to
ensure 100% transfer has occurred.

Tack-up time will depend upon atmospheric conditions and substrate
absorbency.

When using adhesive on hard to hold floor coverings, or textile floor-
coverings that may have a memory, allow the adhesive develop some initial tack –
generally 10 minutes at 20°C, before lowering the floor coverings into the wet film
of adhesive.

For the application of Wall Vinyl or Fabric, apply one even coat with a
1.6mm x 1.6mm “V1” notch trowel.

Apply only the amount of adhesive that can be covered within the open
time of the adhesive, generally 5 minutes at 20°C before lowering floor covering
into the WET Film of adhesive and rolled to ensure 100% transfer has occurred.

If required back roll with a nap roller with a pile height of no less
than 10mm.

Before back rolling occurs it is recommended the roller (dry) is placed
into the adhesive pail or tray ensuring a film of adhesive is on the surface of
the roller before application.

Care and consideration should be taken to ensure the material is applied
to the entire surface before placing the floor coverings into the Wet film
of adhesive and roll in both directions to ensure transfer has occurred.

Open time will depend upon atmospheric conditions and substrate
absorbency.

Complete installations according to floor coverings manufacturer’s
instructions, ensuring the installation is rolled in both directions with the
recommended roller weight, prior to the adhesive setting.

Do not allow heavy traffic for 24 hours.

It is recommended for domestic vinyl should be seam sealed with ROBERTS
5601 VINYL SEAM SEALER

COVERAGE:

2 to 3mm V-notched trowel will achieve coverage of approximately 2
square metres per litre.
A 4 to 5mm V-notched trowel will achieve coverage of 1 to 1.2 square
metres per litre.

CLEAN UP:

Clean tools and equipment immediately after use with a suitable solvent
such as white spirits or alternatively Citrus based RLA Handy Wipes.
Cured adhesive can be removed by mechanical means or with RLA Handy
Wipes

SHELF LIFE/STORAGE:

12 months when stored in original unopened packaging.
To be stored in a cool dry and weatherproof environment off the ground.
Once opened curing will commence – reseal as soon as possible and
discard any partially cured or skinned material.

PACKAGING:

10 Litre / 15 kg Containers

PRECAUTIONS:

Drying times can be extended when applied in cold
ambient temperatures.
Don’t allow the adhesive to skin over or dry out; it is essential that
the floor covering being bonded is installed into a Wet film of adhesive
Don’t apply adhesive in direct sunlight.
Do not apply on substrates with rising dampness.
INTERNAL USE ONLY