Gel back carpet adhesive

Discussion in 'Carpet / Textile' started by merit, Sep 3, 2014.

  1. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    What's every one using for gel back f3 or f40? I like the idea of using f40 but last time I used it it didn't go off for ages! Also would it be crap direct to a new screed?
     
  2. mjfl

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  3. Pigsarse

    Pigsarse Well-Known Member

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    If it's repeated work them don't use f3 . Or in few years time it's gunna be a ball acher uplifting. I use f40 with fine notch
     
  4. Pigsarse

    Pigsarse Well-Known Member

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    Get ya fan in the room going , goes off quick
     
  5. Pigsarse

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    When u say new screed do you mean a builder sand and cement screed.?

    If so yeah f40 is crap direct . Especially if screed is pitted a bit. If it's smooth , probably priming it will do the trick.
     
  6. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    I only use those ones for primers
    No way id be using them for addy as I always find them in back of van fully set and rock hard
    So I just use cheapy ones for adhesive
     
  7. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    I don't have a problem with mine... but then mine isn't in the back of your van.. lol
     
  8. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    Yes mate, I haven't seen the screed yet but if it's crap I will probably go with f3. F40 more expensive but looks like a lot more coverage. If it was latexed I would go with f40
     
  9. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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  10. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    F3 but f40 f44 f45 f46 will all stick it down
     
  11. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    Rough floor F3
    Any of the others if smooth
     
  12. Rugmunching

    Rugmunching Well-Known Member

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    Laybond carpet adhesive or F3 here
     
  13. Pigsarse

    Pigsarse Well-Known Member

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    Am I the only one on here who doesn't use f3 anymore .. Bad VOC's in it
     
  14. merit

    merit Well-Known Member

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    What u using then mate? F3 does get to you when ur using it all day!
     
  15. coolevilangel

    coolevilangel Well-Known Member

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    only use f3 on a durafit install
    gel back cpt I f40 it, if dusty floor, prime first etc
     
  16. Pigsarse

    Pigsarse Well-Known Member

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    I use mapei Eco range. It goes down well with the customers too. I use my health and safety waffle and they love it . Plus it's better for fitters too .
     
  17. Pigsarse

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    They've had an offer on at alvin Morris for years now. Buy three tubs and get 40% off. So it makes sense in that way too.
     
  18. Pigsarse

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    Yeah it does get to you . Don't want to sound like a hypocrite (coz love beer and food) but it really is nasty gear prolonged use. Some nasty chemicals in f3.
     
  19. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I don't fit out on a ruff floor ?
    If its ruff it gets screeded
     
  20. Spacey

    Spacey Super Moderator Staff Member

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    & its cheaper but I've never really noticed any wiff with f3 I suppose you get used to it ? I don't even notice f60
     

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