Vinyl Composition Tile

Adhesive

2057 S U P E R I O R

Roberts® 2057 is a clear thin spread adhesive designed for the to the manufacturer’s instructions. Expansion or other moving
installation of vinyl composition tile (VCT). joints must not be filled or covered with flooring. Refer to ASTM F710
Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors.
Features: Wood – Subflooring, such as APA underlayment rated plywood,
• Dries clear for visible chalk lines hardwood, oriented strand board (lightly sanded), or other materials,
• Good residual tack must be flooring grade and installed to the manufacturer’s
• Extended working time specifications with adequate ventilation and moisture protection.
Ensure wood substrates have a minimum 18 in. crawl space with
Enviro Friendly: adequate ventilation and moisture barrier protection. Cracks, chips
and joints must be properly patched or repaired. Refer to ASTM F1482
• Solvent Free • Zero VOCs (calculated) Standard Practice for Installation and Preparation of Panel Type
Roberts 2057 is a solvent free adhesive and meets the strict Underlayments to Receive Resilient Flooring.
requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Existing vinyl composition tile must be limited to one layer, well
may contribute one LEED point for “Low-Emitting Material–Adhesive bonded and on or above grade. Remove all wax, floor finishes, dirt
and Sealant” (IEQ Credit 4.1). This product may also contribute one and contaminants that may interfere with the bond. Typically a
to two LEED points for MR Credit 5 if product is manufactured within smaller trowel such as a 1/16 in. x 1/32 in. x 1/32 in. square notch is
500 miles of the project site. Visit usgbc.org for additional details. recommended due to the lower porosity of the existing VCT. Check
Roberts 2057 is protected by GoldGuard®, an antimicrobial protection flooring manufacturer’s recommendations as not all manufacturers
system that inhibits the growth of mold, mildew and odor causing recommend tile over tile installation. Do not install VCT over
bacteria in both wet and dry adhesive. self-stick tiles.

Uses: For adhering vinyl composition tile (excluding self-stick).

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Substrates: Concrete, APA rated plywood, vinyl composition tile (free

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of wax), primed gypcrete (refer to ASTM F2419) and terrazzo. Check en i
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with the flooring manufacturer for their
underlayment recommendations.

Surface Preparation: Subfloors must FLOORING TYPE TROWEL SIZE ROBERTS ITEM # COVERAGE
be structurally sound, dry, smooth, flat,
level and free of excess moisture/alkali 1/16 in. x 1/16 in. x 3/32 in.
Vinyl Composition Tile 49736 / 10121-12 160–180 sq. ft.
and all substances (oil, wax, grease, oil per gallon
based sealers, adhesives, etc.) that might
interfere with the performance of the 1/16 in. x 1/16 in. x 1/16 in. 10-810 / 10-823 170–190 sq. ft.
flooring or its installation. Vinyl Composition Tile per gallon
10125
Ensure the appropriate flatness/
smoothness to prevent “show through” 1/16 in. x 1/32 in. x 1/32 in. 250–300 sq. ft.
(telegraphing). VCT Over VCT 10-816 / 10-829 per gallon
All substrate cracks, holes, high spots
and irregularities must be adequately The trowel notches referenced are those typically recommended for the type of flooring being installed. They
repaired to ensure a smooth, finished are normally the minimum size recommended. Surface conditions (roughness and porosity of substrate), type
appearance to prevent show through and of flooring and backing will ultimately determine the required trowel notch size and coverage.
accelerated wear. Patching compounds Always check with the specific flooring manufacturer’s recommendations for their specific trowel
must be suitable for the use application, requirements. Less porous substrates typically require a smaller notched trowel and longer open time than
porous substrates. Ensure 100% transfer of adhesive to the substrate and the flooring backing.
polymer-modified and applied according

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General: Ensure substrate, flooring material and adhesive are fully After Installation: Restrict foot
acclimated prior to installation at the same temperature and humidity traffic and moving of heavy objects
level expected during normal use (between 65–95°F with a relative for 24 to 48 hours to allow adhesive
humidity (RH) of no greater than 65%). Refer to flooring manufacturer’s to cure properly. Protect flooring
specific recommendations and industry standards. from water for 4 days and standing
Materials and area temperature must be between 65–95°F with a water (i.e. cleaning) for 30 days.
maximum RH of 65% for 48 hours before and during installation as well
as for 72 hours afterward. Large temperature or humidity increases or Clean Up: Fresh adhesive – warm
decreases can affect the flooring and performance of the installation. soapy water. Dried adhesive –
Ensure adequate ventilation during flooring installation. use R5505 Urethane/Multipurpose
Adhesive Remover or mineral spirits
Physical Characteristics (70°F, RH 50%): sparingly with a clean, white cotton
cloth. DO NOT POUR CLEANER DIRECTLY
Open Time: Up to 60 minutes ONTO FLOORING.
Working Time: Up to 8–12 hours
Shelf Life: One year in unopened container Refer to material safety data sheet, www.robertsconsolidated.com
Product Type: SBR latex and industry standards prior to installation for additional information.
Moisture Vapor Emissions: 5 lbs. or less (ASTM F1869) / For installation questions that are not covered in this document please
80% or less (ASTM F2170) contact our Technical Services Department at (706) 277-5294.
pH must not exceed 9.0
Limited Warranty: Buyer assumes all risk of use, handling and storage
Protect from freezing
of product not in strict accordance with the label, printed literature and
industry standards. This limited warranty excludes all other express
Application and Installation: Spread adhesive uniformly. Allow
or implied warranties including the warranties of merchantability or
adhesive to turn clear and become tacky. When touched with a finger
fitness for a particular use or purpose. Any implied warranties arising
the adhesive should not transfer to the finger. The amount of time in
by operation of law are limited to one year. Roberts will not be liable
which the adhesive becomes tacky will vary with temperature and
for any incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow
humidity. The higher the temperature and the lower the humidity the
these limitations or exclusions, therefore they may not apply. This
faster the adhesive will tack.
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
Adhesive will remain tacky for approximately 8 to 12 hours. If tile is not rights which vary from state to state.
installed as soon as the adhesive has become tacky, it is important to
ensure that no contaminants (dust, etc.) settle on the surface of the Available Sizes:
adhesive prior to installing flooring as this may result in a bond failure.
SIZE PRODUCT # UPC
Gently place vinyl composition tile onto the adhesive and reposition
as necessary. Once positioned press firmly into place. Roll flooring 4 Gallon 2057-4 075378205746
with manufacturer’s recommended roller, such as Roberts 10-952 1 Gallon 2057-1 075378205715
100 lb. roller.
1 Quart 2057-0 075378205708

WARNING: EXISTING FLOORING AND ADHESIVES MAY CONTAIN ASBESTOS. Unless you have confirmation that
the existing flooring system is not asbestos containing, do not sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, abrade, drill, saw, bead
blast, mechanically chip or pulverize existing flooring or adhesive without taking all appropriate precautions. Refer to
local, state and federal guidelines for treatment and removal of these products. You may also refer to the Resilient Floor
Covering Institute’s “Recommended Work Practices for Removal of Resilient Floor Coverings.”
EXISTING PAINT MAY CONTAIN LEAD. Unless you have confirmation that the existing paint is not lead containing, do not
sand, dry sweep, dry scrape, abrade, drill, saw, bead blast, mechanically chip or pulverize existing paint without taking all
appropriate precautions. Refer to local, state and federal guidelines for treatment and removal of lead containing paint.
You may also refer to www.epa.gov/lead.

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