Lokworx ecoworx broadloom Specification

Any variance from these procedures will become the responsibility of the installer and not the manufacturer. For specific questions regarding this adhesive not covered within this document contact Shaw Technical Support at 1.800.471.7429.

LokWorx EcoWorx Broadloom Adhesive with Florsept is an extremely high-solids, high-strength and fast-grabbing carpet adhesive. This adhesive requires a minimum of 30 minutes tack time for most installations.

• Good working time for pattern adjustment
• Low odor formula for use in occupied buildings
• CRI Green Label Plus certified and SCAQMD compliant
• Meets AATCC 174
• Mildew resistant and non-staining

Although the adhesive is freeze/thaw stable, protect containers from freezing in transit and storage. Provide for heated storage on site and deliver all materials at least 24 hours before work begins.

• Meets the requirements of California South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168
• Meets the requirements of California Department of Public Health Section 01350
• CRI Green Label Plus Certified #60112

LEED IEQ CREDIT INFORMATION (VERSION 2009 AND V4)

This product is covered by a 1-year limited warranty. For information on this limited warranty, please ask your authorized Shaw retailer or contact us at 1.877.502.7429.

For more detailed instructions, refer to Shaw’s Installation Guidelines and the CRI Installation Standard.

Do not begin the installation over concrete substrates that do not meet the following MVER moisture vapour emission rate requirements.

• Moisture: Conduct Relative Humidity testing and results must be below 85% (ASTM F-2170) or Anhydrous Calcium Chloride test must be less than 5 lbs. per 1,000 sf (2.27 kg per 92.9 m2) per 24 hours, when using the ASTM F1869 test.
• Alkalinity: pH testing should be performed with results ranging between 5.0 and 9.0 (ASTM F-710). Take corrective measures if the results exceed these limits.

Shaw recognizes the relative humidity (RH) test as the qualifying standard. This product is for interior installation only.

• The substrate must be structurally sound, dry, solid, stable, level, even, flat, smooth and dry.
• Substrate should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, paint, curing agents, concrete sealers, loosely bonded toppings, loose particles, and any other substance or condition that may prevent or reduce adhesion.
• If inactive multi-purpose adhesive exists, remove ridges by scraping or sanding to expose the bare concrete leaving only a well-bonded light residue. Sweep and vacuum the remaining debris prior to application. If the multi-purpose is active, remove ridges to expose the bare concrete, leaving only a well bonded light residue.
• When installing over existing pressure sensitive adhesive, remove ridges to expose the bare concrete leaving only a well-bonded light residue and eliminate the remaining tack of the adhesive with Shaw 6200.

Flash is the waiting time required before installing flooring. Working time is the window of time the adhesive will accept the tile. Flash times and working times may vary based on temperature, humidity, substrate porosity, application method and jobsite conditions.

Coverages shown are for estimating purposes only. Actual jobsite coverages may vary according to the skill of the installer, porosity/texture of the subfloor or type/angle of the trowel used. Trowel dimensions are depth/width/space.

*For antimicrobial effectiveness, you must use the specified trowel and application rate.

• Read all installation instructions thoroughly before installation.
• Select the appropriately notched trowel.
• Spread adhesive evenly over the subfloor, keeping the trowel at a 45° angle to the subfloor. The adhesive is ready for carpet installation when the entire ridge of glue becomes tacky. This can be checked by firmly placing a finger into the ridge of adhesive and pressing to the floor. Lift slowly and the adhesive should stick to the floor and your finger and have legs or strings of one to two inches. Fans or air movers blowing across not on the adhesive will greatly reduce required open time.

• Seal all seams according to Shaw’s Installation Guidelines.

• Roll the width and length of the floor with a 75- to 100-pound roller.

• Roll until carpet is bonded uniformly to the substrate. If carpet lifts at seams or if bubbles occur, roll again until carpet is bonded firmly to floor. This backing may require steaming. Please see Shaw Industries EcoWorx Broadloom Installation Guidelines for details regarding steaming.
• Inadequate adhesive application or set up time may result in bubbles and/or peaked seams and repair will require more time and effort than proper initial installation. In order to alleviate bubbles, creases, pile distortion and crushing, it is advised to steam the carpet. Successful steaming is dependent on an adequate application of adhesive.

Protect floor with plywood if heavy objects are moved on top of surface within 24 hours.

Clean tools with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet. Clean with mineral spirits once dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be harmful to some materials.

• Do not install over any substrates containing asbestos.
• Use for interior installations only.
• Do not apply over any active cutback adhesive.
• Do not install shown when the moisture vapor emission rate (MVER) exceeds 5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (2.27 kg per 92.9 m2) per 24 hours, when using the anhydrous calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869).
• Do not install when relative humidity of concrete slabs exceeds 85% (ASTM F2170).
• Use only when the substrate temperature is between 50°F and 90°F (10°C and 32°C).