Installation Instructions

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Table II – Trowel Size Minimum Guidelines
FLOOR
COVERING/SUBSTRATE
APPLICATOR SIZE
APPROXIMATE
SPREAD RATE
feet² / gal.
APPROXIMA
TE SPREAD
RATE
yards² / gal.
Broadloom Carpet: rough
back, woven, double stick
carpet to cushion
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” U or Square
notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 3.2mm)
50 – 90
6 – 10
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/16” U notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 1.6mm)
45 – 75
5 – 8
Broadloom Carpet: Action
Bac®, unitary back, jute
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” V notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 3.2mm)
90 – 110
10 – 12
1/8” x 1/8” x 1/16” V notch
(3.2mm x 3.2mm x 1.6mm)
70 – 90
8 – 10
Broadloom Carpet:
smooth back, attached
cushion, needle punched,
cove base
3/32” x 3/32” x 3/32” V notch
(2.4mm x 2.4mm x 2.4mm)
90 – 135
10 – 15
Vinyl back broadloom
carpet, carpet pad to floor
double stick, cork tile and
underlay
1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” Sq. notch
(1.6mm x 1.6mm x 1.6mm)
160 – 180
18 – 20
Vinyl back broadloom
carpet, carpet pad to floor
double stick, cork tile and
underlay
1/16” x 1/16” x 1/16” U notch
(1.6mm x 1.6mm x 1.6mm)
160 – 180
18 – 20
Carpet tile
3/8” Nap Paint Roller
(9.5mm)
3/4” Nap Paint Roller
(19.0mm)
350 – 400
270 - 360
35 – 45
30 - 40
Note: Above dimensions are given as width x depth x spacing. Spread rates
vary with texture and porosity of the substrate. Trowels should be held at a
consistent 45-60° angle to apply adhesive. Examine notches regularly for wear.