EnPress Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

FEATURES & BENEFITS
 Quick Tack
 Aggressive Bond
 Superior Shear Strength
 Low in Odor and VOC’s
 CRI Green Label Plus Certified

USES
For Mohawk Group EcoFlex® ICT carpet tiles. Interior residential (rental apartments, condominiums, homes) Interior commercial (office buildings, hotel rooms and hallways, restaurant dining areas) Interior institutional (hospitals, schools, universities, libraries, government buildings)

SUBFLOOR PREPARATION
All substrates must be structurally sound, dry, solid and stable. The substrate should be clean and free of dust, dirt, oil, grease, paint, curing agents, concrete sealers, loosely bonded toppings, loose particles, old adhesive residues, and any other substance or condition that may prevent or reduce adhesion. All surfaces must be level, even, flat and smooth. Concrete floors must be fully cured and dry. Calcium Chloride Moisture Test (ASTM F1869) results must not exceed 5.0 lbs. In-Situ Relative Humidity reading (ASTM F2170) must not exceed 80% and pH must be between 5.0 and 9.0.

SUITABLE SUBSTRATES
Exterior-grade plywood, Group 1, CC type Other approved wood underlayments (per manufacturer recommendations) Concrete and properly prepared cement terrazzo Cement-based self-leveling underlayments and patching compounds Embossing levelers applied over existing, properly prepared and fully bonded ceramic tile and fully bonded vinyl composition tile (VCT) – one layer only Properly prepared and primed gypsum underlayments that meet the ASTM F2419 requirements for compressive strength 

Note
When installing EcoFlex® ICT over old cutback or adhesive residue, use Mohawk Group OptiSeal™ as a barrier to help prevent plasticizer migration. Following instruction for use, apply the OptiSeal™ only after existing adhesive is mechanically scraped to a smooth minimal residue. Consult Mohawk Group Technical Services for installation recommendations regarding substrates and conditions not listed.

APPLICATION
Read all installation instructions thoroughly before installation. Site conditions and floor preparation requirements must comply with those specified by the Mohawk Group Installation Guidelines. The installation site must be acclimated with HVAC in operation. The jobsite, substrate, carpet tiles and the adhesive must be conditioned at a temperature of 65°F - 85°F and ambient humidity of 30-65% for at least 48 hours before and during the installation. When installation is complete the jobsite must be maintained at normal service temperature and humidity. If these conditions are not attainable, contact Mohawk Group Technical Services. Use the appropriate notched trowel (see “Typical Trowels and Approximate Coverages” section). Spread adhesive evenly over the subfloor, keeping the trowel at a 45° angle to the subfloor. Install flooring in strict accordance with the Mohawk Group’s installation guidelines. Roll the flooring with a 75 – 100 lb roller across the width and length of the flooring surface.

CLEAN UP
Promptly clean any adhesive from the flooring material’s surface with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet. Clean tools with water while the adhesive is still fresh/wet. Use mineral spirits once dried. Use caution with mineral spirits, which may be harmful to some material. DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLOORING MATERIAL.

SHELF LIFE
Two years when stored in original, unopened packaging at 73°F (23°C).

COVERAGE
Spread rate is 140-160sy per 4 gallon pail with a 3/8” nap roller or 100-120sy per 4 gallons with a 1/32” x 1/16” x 1/32” U-notch trowel.

PROTECT FROM FREEZING
Freeze/thaw stable up 5 cycles at 0°F (-18°C). Store at room temperature