Uses

Liquid Nails Floors & Decks is ideal for bonding timber flooring and exterior decking to joists.

Used in conjunction with nails this strong adhesive increases structural stability by keeping joints tight to reduce racking; by holding boards firm to joists resists cupping which reduces nail loosening and popping; and by expanding to fill gaps reduces movement which leads to nail popping and squeaks.

Bonds to hard & soft woods, treated pine, concrete, brick, fibre cement and metals.

Technical Features

• Waterproof*
• Excellent bond strength
• Heat resistant (up to 100°C)
• Cures to a semi rigid bond
• Fast curing
• Effective on damp substrates
• Thixotropic
• Expands as it dries to fill gaps
• Cured product can be cut, trimmed or sanded

Application Tips

• Requires atmospheric moisture to cure
• Not recommended as the sole bonding agent for structural bonding or for fixing flooring/decking to joists (to be used in conjunction with nailing)
• Adhesive exposed to sunlight will turn amber in colour

* Not recommended for permanent water immersion. For installing timber overlay flooring, use Selleys Liquid Nails Direct Stick.

Technical Details and Performance

Indicative information only, not to be used for setting specifications.

Appearance

As applied -Translucent paste
Cured – white/ translucent solid

Chemical Type

Polyurethane

Curing Method

By reaction with moisture from the air and surrounding materials

Solids Content

100% (solvent free)

Open time/working time (*)

10 minutes

Maximum bond strength (*)

24 hours

Heat resistance when cured

–30°C to +100°C

Bond Strength (**)

Exceeds 2Mpa on soft wood

Shelf life

12 months in unopened cartridge

Coverage

Approx. 26m of 3mm diameter bead

(*) Varies with temperature, humidity and porosity of the surfaces being bonded. Bonds between non-porous substrates will take longer (up to 7days).

(**) Thin clamped joints achieve greater strength than wide joints.

Storage

Store with nozzle attached and cap screwed on. If product cures in nozzle, remove and expel cured plug.

Clean-Up

Clean tools with acetone or mineral turps before product cures Once cured, product can only be removed mechanically by sanding, chisel or scraping

Trowel usage

Use of the appropriate trowel is essential. It ensures better coverage and provides better value.