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Installation Instructions

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HENRY 478 Carpet Adhesive

  • Quick Initial Grab
  • Easy To Use
  • Low Odor
  • Non-flammable
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Typical Use: Traffic Type:
Installation of commercial carpet Light to Moderate
Bonds: Bonds To:
Jute, polypropylene (ActionBac™), nonbacked needle punched, urethane foam, latex foam (rubber) and unitary Concrete, underlayments, wood substrates, terrazzo and existing resilient on all grade levels as recommended by the carpet manufacturer
Warranty:

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TECHNICAL DATA

Color: White
Next Generation: Solvent-free, nonflammable
Open Time: Stiff or nonporous backed carpets over Allow adhesive to set open nonporous substrates: to start to develop tack All other carpet: Install immediately into wet adhesive
Working Time: 30 minutes
Size: 4 Gallon
Shelf Life: One year if not opened
Freeze-Thaw Stable: To 10°F (-12°C) - Avoid low temperatures or multiple freeze-thaw cycles
UPC Information: 4 Gallon: 0 81833 47840 2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DIRECTIONS:
Refer to carpet manufacturer’s specific recommendations. Condition the area to be installed, adhesive and flooring at 65°F (18°C) or above for 48 hours before, during and 48 hours after installation. Floor must be sound, smooth, dry, clean and free of excessive moisture or alkali. Remove dirt, wax, loose
paint and all other foreign matter that would interfere with a good bond such as curing agents and sealers.

  • Stir adhesive.
  • Full spread adhesive using recommended trowel.
  • Before installing stiff or nonporous backed carpets over nonporous substrates, allow adhesive to set open to start to develop tack. Install all other carpet immediately into wet adhesive.
  • Within 30 minutes, cut, fit and reposition as recommended by the carpet manufacturer.
  • Roll carpet in both directions using the recommended roller (normally 75 pounds) and seal seams as recommended by the carpet manufacturer. Stiff carpets should be rolled again after 2 hours. Restrict heavy traffic over carpet for 24–48 hours.
  • Protect carpet from exposure to water from cleaning and other sources for a minimum of 30 days after installation.
Application
Recommended Trowel
Coverage
Latex and urethane foam backed carpets

144-162 sq. ft.
(16-18 sq yds/gal)
All other carpet backings

90-108 sq. ft.
(10-12 sq yds/gal)

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CLEANUP:

  • Wet Adhesive: Clean, white cloth dampened with soapy water.
  • Dried Adhesive: Clean, white cloth dampened with mineral spirits; carefully following warnings on the container.

WARNINGS:
Carefully read and follow all cautions and warnings on the product label. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for additional product information.

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