Specifications

Commercialon
®
Premium Adhesive for Modular Carpet and LVT
efcontractooring.com
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Description
COMMERCIALON Premium Modular Tile and
LVT Adhesive is a superior-performance, acrylic-latex,
pressure-sensitive adhesive that is specically formulated
for installing PVC-backed carpet squares (modules) and
luxury vinyl tile. It is not recommended for use with non-
PVC modular backings. Because of its low odor and low
VOCs, COMMERCIALON Premium Modular Tile and
LVT Adhesive is ideally suited for use in health-conscious
environments where odors associated with new installation
are undesirable. It has great rebond to allow simple, fast
removal and replacement of modular oor coverings.
It is recommended over virtually all smooth surfaces,
includingnonporous substrates
Features and Benefits
• Pressure sensitive
• Green Label Plus Certied for Low VOCs
• Solvent-free
Industry Standard and Approvals
LEED Points Contribution LEED Points
MR Credit 5, Regional Materials* Up to 2 points
* Using this product helps contribute to LEED
certication of projects in the categories shown above.
Points are awarded based on contributions of all project
materials.
Limitations
For professional use only. Not for use where substrate
moisture exceeds 90% in-situ RH per ASTM F 2170, or
where high alkalinity conditions exist. If the pH is higher
than 9.0, take measures to lower the pH to 7.0 – 9.0.
• Do not install over substrates containing asbestos.
• For interior installations only
• Use only when the ambient and substrate
temperatures are between 50°F and 90°F (10°C and
32°C). Freeze-thaw stable to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to use
• Approved for use with EF Contract branded modular
carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile and luxury vinyl plank;
vinyl enhanced tile; quartz tile; bio-based tile; ber-
glass-reinforced vinyl sheet ooring; solid vinyl sheet
ooring; reground rubber underlayment; cork under-
layment; vinyl- and polyolen-backed carpet tile
• Interior residential (rental apartments, condominiums
and homes)
• Interior commercial (oce buildings, hotel rooms and
hallways, and restaurant dining areas)
• Interior heavy commercial (hotel lobbies, convention
centers, airports and department stores)
• Interior institutional (hospitals, schools, universities,
libraries and government buildings)
Suitable Substrates
• Concrete on grade, below or above grade in the
absence of excessive alkali or moisture; hardwood,
particleboard and plywood that are association grade
for underlayments; marble and terrazzo; and well-
bonded existing oor coverings.
• Floors must be clean, dry and free of concrete sealers,
existing adhesive, curing compounds, wax, oil, paint
or any foreign matter that will interfere with a good
bond.
• Do not use on substrates that have been chemically
cleaned.
Consult EF Contract’s Technical Service Department for installa-
tion recommendations regarding any substrates and conditions not
listed.
11/2018
Application Recommended Trowel Coverage
EFC Luxury Vinyl Tile 1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16”
(1.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 mm)
135 to 150 sq ft./U.S. gal
(12.5 to 14 m2/3.78 L)
Nexus Modular Carpet 3/8” nap roller 120 sq yd /4 gallon pail
(100 m2/15, 1 L)
* Coverage depends on the profile and porosity of the substrate.