Genkem All-Purpose Flooring Adhesive - 5lt

Genkem All-Purpose Flooring Adhesive | Vinyl & Carpet Glue for Tiles, Sheet Flooring & Repairs

Reliable Vinyl & Carpet Flooring Adhesive

Genkem All-Purpose Flooring Adhesive is a water-based acrylic adhesive designed for general flooring installations across a wide range of common floor coverings. It provides reliable bonding performance, controlled tack and easy workability for efficient installations. The formula also contains a fungicide to help inhibit fungal growth beneath cushioned flooring systems, making it ideal for residential, commercial and renovation flooring projects.

KEY BENEFITS

• Reliable bonding performance
• Controlled tack for easier installation
• Suitable for vinyl and carpet flooring
• Contains anti-fungal protection
• Low VOC formula
• Water-based and low odour

WHERE TO USE

• Fully flexible PVC flooring
• Semi-flexible PVC flooring
• Cushioned vinyl flooring
• Carpet tiles
• Needle punch flooring
• Interior concrete and wooden substrates
• And many more applications

HOW TO USE

• Ensure surfaces are dry, level and free from dust or grease
• Repair uneven surfaces before installation where required
• Stir adhesive thoroughly before use
• Apply evenly using a serrated steel trowel

Trowel Guide:

• Standard flooring: Use a 1.5mm V-notch trowel with approximately 5mm spacing
• Vinyl over existing vinyl: Use a maximum 1.0mm V-notch trowel
• Allow adhesive to flash off for 30-40 minutes until tacky
• Vinyl over vinyl may require up to 60 minutes flash-off
• Install flooring and ensure proper adhesive transfer

Critical: Not suitable for exterior applications, vertical applications or damp/unsealed surfaces.

Tip: For coarse or needle punch flooring, install into wet adhesive to ensure full adhesive transfer.

WHY CHOOSE

• Designed for everyday flooring installations
• Works across multiple flooring types
• Helps reduce fungal growth under flooring
• Easy application and workability
• Reliable long-term bond performance

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Water-based acrylic adhesive
• Coverage: 5-6m per litre
• Flash-off time: 30-40 minutes
• Low VOC formulation
• Notched trowel application
• White colour
• Shelf life: up to 12 months

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Proudly South African manufactured with over 86 years of proven performance across DIY, trade and industrial applications.

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