Description
Roberts R679 Latex Broadloom Carpet Adhesive
– 1, 5 and 15 Litres
ROBERTS R679 Carpet Latex is a compounded latex product used for the sealing of raw edges, strengthening worn backing, replacing damaged nap, and adhering pad underlays to Subfloors.
DOMESTIC UNDERLAYS:
- Apply a liberal amount of latex to a dry, clean, sound, and smooth substrate.
- Place underlay into the wet latex and install underlays by manufacturers’ recommendations.
SEALING SELVEDGE:
- Before Heat Bond Seaming, most tufted and woven carpets are prone to lose tufts or unravel after the selvedge is trimmed.
- It is recommended that Carpet Latex be applied to the edge of the seam before Head Bond Seaming.
- Work latex into the edge and allow it to dry before seaming.
WORN BACKING:
- Lay the carpet face down.
- Apply a liberal amount of latex to the carpet backing with a brush or roller to the areas that need attention to ensure a good bond.
- Allow the carpet to dry in position for 4-5 hours.
CLEAN UP:
- Clean tools immediately after use with water.
- The dried adhesive may be cleaned off using ROBERTS R550
Latex/Acrylic Adhesive Remover applied to a damp cloth, then rubbed gently over the dried adhesive or with RLA Handy Wipes.
PACKAGING:
- 1, 5 and 15 Litre Containers
SHELF LIFE/STORAGE:
- 12 months when stored in original unopened packaging
- Shall be stored in a dry area off the ground.
SAFETY AND HANDLING:
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAMES/HOT SURFACES/NO SMOKING
- Use in well-ventilated areas.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Wear eye protection and suitable gloves and clothing.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using this product.
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- If on the skin, wash with plenty of soap and water.
- If in the eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
- Remove contact lenses; if present, continue rinsing.
- If inhaled, remove to fresh air, and keep them at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- If any skin or eye irritation persists or you feel unwell, get medical attention.
FIRST AID:
- If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
- For advice or if you feel unwell, contact a Poisons Information Centre: Australia ph. 131126,
New Zealand ph. 0800 764 766 or a doctor at once. - If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water.
- IF SWALLOWED, immediately call the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
- IF ON SKIN Remove immediately all contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.
- If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
- IF IN EYES Rinse carefully with water for several minutes.
- If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
- Refer to The Safety Data Sheet available with the Multifors product data.
