Bruce Equalizer Adhesive

pjwesp · **Joined:** Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:18 pm **Posts:** 12

Have any of you used Bruce Equalizer Adhesive. It says that installation of the wood should begin immediately. I've read and seen waiting for the glue to cure before applying the wood. Is this not the case with this glue.

Thanks

pjwesp

Gary · **Posted:** Tue May 15, 2007 12:01 pm

From Armstrong's website:

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ADHESIVE APPLICATION:

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Clean trowel frequently with Bruce Adhesive Cleaner to prevent adhesive build-up.
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Spread the adhesive with the recommended trowel.
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Installation of the wood should begin immediately. Working time may vary due to air movement, humidity, subfloor porosity and temperature.
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Do not allow heavy film to form on adhesives, should this occur, remove the old adhesive and spread fresh adhesive.
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Press wood into adhesive. Occasionally check the back of a board for adequate adhesive transfer.
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If rolling is preferred, roll the floor with a 100 lb. roller, DO NOT roll until the adhesive has cured for 2 hours.
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Avoid foot traffic for 24 hours after installation and furniture may be lifted into place after 24 hours.
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Do not apply finishes to unfinished products until adhesive is properly cured.
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Do not cover floor with non-breathable materials.

pjwesp · **Joined:** Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:18 pm **Posts:** 12

Thanks Gary that is what I had read.

I just wanted to make sure from someone who had worked with the stuff before

Floorguy · **Posted:** Tue May 15, 2007 9:27 pm

It is a moisture cure urethane, meaning it will cure faster in the presents of moisture. High humidity, or a slab with higher then normal vapor emissions(needs to be checked before any adhesive hits the floor) will make the glue have less working time.

Around here, you have an hour to an hour and a half, to get the wood into the glue.

pjwesp · **Joined:** Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:18 pm **Posts:** 12

Thanks

I live in Garden Ridge just outside of SA so that helps alot

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