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3.2 IFA D-2001 Vinyl Plank & Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Adhesive
Description
& Data:
IFA D-2001 adhesive is solvent-free, non-flammable, freeze/thaw stable, and nearly odor-free. It can be used
where other adhesives might present potential health risks. It is suitable for office buildings, hotels, hospitals,
schools, restaurants, nursing homes, etc. IFA D-2001 adhesive contain one or more micro-biocides to inhibit the
growth of mold and mildew. IFA D-2001 can be used to install luxury vinyl tile and vinyl plank flooring over
porous floors. It exhibits quick grab, excellent moisture resistance, and spreads easily. DO NOT use over
existing resilient flooring or painted sub-floors. Not for use over non-porous floors such as sealed concrete,
metal, existing sheet flooring, etc. Only IFA adhesive is to be utilized for installing Centiva flooring.
Surface
Preparation:
Use on grade, above grade, or below grade (if the floor covering is recommended for below grade installations).
May be used over plywood and concrete. Use a high quality latex/Portland cement based-type patching
compound to fill or level any irregular areas. The floor must be sound, dry, and free from dirt, dust, old
adhesives, grease, wax, or other foreign matter. Painted or varnished surfaces must be sanded and dust-free.
Concrete floors must be fully cured, free from dust, moisture, excessive alkalinity, curing agents, and excessive
moisture vapor emissions (3 lbs. /1,000 SF/24 hrs.) On- and below-grade concrete must have a satisfactory
moisture barrier beneath the slab. Do not use IFA D-2001 where moisture is present in the concrete sub-floor;
moisture may retard or prevent the adhesive from setting. If applying over old cutback, all old adhesive must be
removed so that the floor is smooth.
Application:
The sub-floor, flooring material, and adhesive should be maintained at a minimum temperature of 68-
72 degrees F. for 48 hours prior to, during, and after installation. Apply the adhesive with a 1/16” x
1/16” x 1/16” square notched trowel in small sections. Apply only that amount of adhesive that can
be covered in 20 minutes. That open time will vary with the temperature, humidity, and porosity of
the sub-floor. For best results let the adhesive tack up before installing the planks or tile but install
them before the adhesive skins over or begins to dry. Position planks or tile firmly in the adhesive
without sliding them. Check open time periodically by lifting a section just laid to be certain that at
least 95% of the adhesive pattern has been transferred to the back of the planks or tile. If the
adhesive begins to set up or skin over, scrape it up and re-apply fresh adhesive. Roll each section
immediately upon completion with a 100 lb. sectional roller. Re-roll the entire floor after one or
two hours. Restrict heavy foot traffic or rolling loads for at least 24 hours. DO NOT WASH OR
WAX THE FLOOR FOR A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION.
Limitations:
Store indoors only. Protect from freezing. Adhesive is freeze/thaw stable to 10 degrees F.
Prolonged or repeated freeze/thaw cycles should be avoided. Should adhesive freeze, allow to thaw
at room temperature and stir well before using. The finished installation must be protected from
moisture and/or freezing for a minimum of 48 hours. Not for use over non-porous floors.
Clean-up:
Dried adhesive can be difficult to remove; take care to remove wet adhesive from the surface of the
flooring before it dries. Fresh adhesive (and dried adhesive on resilient flooring) can be removed
with a soapy, wet cloth. Dried adhesive can be removed from carpet with a non-flammable cleaning
solvent.
Coverage:
Approximately 125 square feet per gallon. Coverage will vary with the type of floor covering and job
conditions.
Product Specs:
Base:
Latex Color:
Cream
Consistency:
Medium
Paste
Weight: 9.3 lbs/gal Shelf Life:
One Year, Unopened
VOCs: -0- Calculated
Open Time: 20 Minutes