Shaw 4100 is a premium high strength adhesive for installing resilient sheet, tiles and dimensionally stable resilient plank over porous and non-porous substrates. Shaw 4100 is a solvent free, water-based acrylic adhesive suggested for use in occupied buildings, as it is low in odor, and contains “zero” (calculated) VOC’s.

The installation site must be acclimated with HVAC in operation. The floor and room temperature, as well as flooring materials and adhesive, must be maintained at 65°-85° F, and the humidity at or below 60% for 48 hours prior to, during, and after the testing and installation. Follow ASTM F710 guidelines for subfloor testing and preparation.

Limitations for Use:

Concrete substrates must comply with limitations of moisture and alkalinity. In-situ Relative Humidity test must be performed per ASTM F2170. Results cannot exceed 87% RH and substrate pH readings should be between 7.0 and 10.0.

Advantages:

• Low odor - contains no solvents or alcohols
• Zero (calculated) VOCs
• Very quick, strong bond development
• Water clean up when wet, use solvent when dry
• When used with certain Shaw Resilient products, installation carries an exclusive 5 year under bed warranty

Substrates: Sound and properly prepared concrete (above, on and below grade), APA approved wood subflooring, and existing clean resilient flooring. Substrates must be clean and dry, free of dust, dirt, paint, wax, existing adhesives or other contaminants that may interfere with the adhesive bond. Do not use on chemically cleaned substrates.

Packaging: 4 gallon EkoBox
Suggested Trowel: 1/16" Wide x 1/32" Deep x 1/32" Apart U-notched trowel
Spread Rate: 175–225 feet/gallon or 700-900 square feet/ package
Shelf Life: 1 year from manufacturing date, in an unopened container.
This product is not photochemically reactive as defined by California Rules 102 and 443.
IEQ: VOC content is below that established by California SCAQMD Rule 1168.

Shaw Hard Surface resilient products are certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute’s Indoor Air Quality program. Our commitment to the environment and product safety has been recognized—and certified—Greenguard IAQ and Greenguard Children & Schools.

Application:

Porous substrates: Resilient sheet flooring may be placed into adhesive after 10-20 minutes open time (flash-off) over a porous substrate.

Non-porous substrates: Install sheet, tiles and plank flooring into adhesive as it becomes dry to the touch with little or no transfer to finger when touched. This will normally require 30 to 60 minutes of drying time at suggested installation temperature and humidity. Do not install flooring over adhesive that is too wet. Roll with a 100 lb. roller immediately after flooring is placed, ensuring complete contact with adhesive.