Priming for adhesive...

Discussion in 'Vinyl / Impervious floor coverings' started by dazlight, Apr 21, 2012.

  1. dazlight

    dazlight Super Moderator

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    Who does prime for adhesive?
    Why do you?

    I never used to but do sometimes now on screeds but does it really need it?
    I don't prime plywood as I tend to feather finish the whole floor so I don't prime that.
    I use f.ball primer most of the time an when priming adhesive on screeds I mix it about 4-1
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    primer gives a better bond for the adhesive and the adhesive will go further.

    Downside is the adhesive will take longer to set.

    Is it really needed? well depends on the strength of bond. For instance if you was using F46 or similar i would always prime. If i was using F3 to stick a carpet down then i would prime if the subfloor was dusty but if a good base its not really necessary.

    For the time it takes and how cheap it is i just crack on and prime every floor .
     
  3. tipex

    tipex Well-Known Member

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    if im fitting vinyl on ply , then i'll prime. other than that straight over latex and lvt usual feather joints properly but then do a watery mix for the rest of the ply .
    hope this makes sense cause i'm p1ssed, love you all :D
     
  4. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    Funny, i wonder if you will remember posting this tomorrow and edit it? o.... to late i have quoted you LOL
     
  5. scotflooring

    scotflooring Well-Known Member

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    Soppy twat, think Andy's drinking the primer! :lol: :lol:
     
  6. tarkett85

    tarkett85 Well-Known Member

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    I feel violated :lol:
     
  7. tipex

    tipex Well-Known Member

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    i love you all :lol:
     
  8. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    LOL,

    i wonder what time 'mfjl' will make appearance tonight. He will most likely be on the wine.

    Do you lot want a 'drunk' section ? :D
     
  9. scotflooring

    scotflooring Well-Known Member

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    Think Tipex is looking for a "love" section :lol: :lol:
     
  10. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    yep I am, first glass done
     
  11. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    not fussy apparently... :shock:
     
  12. Matt

    Matt Well-Known Member Staff Member

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    PMSL..... likey or not likey..... ...................... will the holster meet the knife.........................


    Could be love on the cards between you and trimmer tonight......
     
  13. mjfl

    mjfl Well-Known Member

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    being an alpha male it would have to be will the knife slip in the holster
     

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