Bostik, Inc. has launched three new products at The International Surface Event (TISE) held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas namely VCT-Lock™, Encap-Cote™ and Gypsum-Cote™.
Newest Tile Adhesive Features and Applications
VCT-Lock™ - A moisture-resistant and vinyl composition tile adhesive. The solvent-free adhesive dries translucent, and installers can trowel out a whole room, and then put down the tile up to 16 hours later. The adhesive is ideal for installation in healthcare, hospitality, retail, educational and food preparation facilities and is highly water-resistant upon dry. Additionally, it contains an advanced antimicrobial system, protecting it from bacterial and fungal growth.
Encap-Cote™ - A light-colored, high-strength acrylic polymer compound, the product isolates old cutback stains and other adhesive residues that discolor/affect the bond of new flooring installations. Encap-Cote™ can be efficiently rolled over cutback using a 3/8” nap roller. The surface consolidator also maintains the integrity of a finished floor surface by protecting against plasticizer migration.
Gypsum-Cote™ - An acrylic floor preparation solution, has been formulated to fortify gypsum substrates before the application of floorcovering adhesives. The product improves dry, porous substrates for a better bonding surface, protects the adhesive from alkalinity damage, and improves adhesive spread rate. Gypsum-Cote™ is suitable for use over APA-approved flooring grade plywood, concrete or acoustical concrete, floor patch, and gypsum-based substrates.
Source: Bostik