DAP Weldwood Cove Base Adhesive

Description

Trowel grade, latex-based adhesive for installing vinyl rubber cove base. Provides good initial tack and easy spreading for rapid installation. Wet grab requires no waiting or bracing.

• Strong permanent bond
• Quick grab
• VOC Compliant
• Non-flammable
• Non-staining
• Interior use
• Easy to trowel
• Easy water clean-up
• Application temperature range: 45°F - 100°F

DAP Weldwood Cove Base Adhesive Technical Data Sheet

Extended Information

For Best Results:

• Do not apply adhesive over vinyl wallcovering, epoxy paint, wallpaper or

sandy brown coat plaster.

• Strip vinyl wallcovering and old adhesive from bonding area be

fore adhering cove base.

• Scarify (roughen) surface of glossy paint.

• Plaster must be dry and fully cured.

• Maintain adhesive, cove base and room at a stable temperature of at least
65̊F (18̊C) for 24 hours before and after installation. Unroll wrapped or rolled
cove base 24 hours before installation so that it will regain a workable shape.

• Ensure that mold release agents are properly removed (consult with manufacturer of cove base).

Provide adequate ventilation for 72 hours after installation or until adhesive odors cannot be detected

• Not recommended for applications other than cove base/stair tread installations or bonding to non-porous surfaces such as ceramics, metals, etc.

• Not for continuous water submersion.

Surface Preparation & Application:

Before beginning, carefully read & follow the cove base manufacturer’s directions. 1. Surfaces must be

clean, dry, flat, firm and free of dust, dirt, wax, grease and foreign material. 2. Precut and fit materials

before applying adhesive. 3. Trim nozzle to 1/4" bead size. 4. Puncture inner foil seal. 5. Load cartridge

into caulking gun. 6. Apply a continuous bead to surface in a zigzag across the back of the cove base or

use a spreader tip for the cartridge. 7. Apply enough adhesive that at least 90% coverage is obtained

once the cove base is pressed into place. Apply no more adhesive than can be covered within 20 minute

open/working time. 8. Within 20 minutes, position and press cove base firmly into place while adhesive is

still wet. Use a hand roller immediately to assure uniform contact.

Clean-up:

Use warm soapy water to remove wet adhesive from surface, hands and tools. Cured adhesive must be cut or scraped away.