Thomsit K 188 E: Powerful Dispersion Adhesive for Various Floor Coverings
What is Thomsit K 188 E?
Thomsit K 188 E is a high-quality, low-emission dispersion adhesive specially developed for various floor coverings, such as PVC, CV, polyolefin, and rubber floors. This adhesive is designed to provide strong adhesion for wet, pressure-sensitive, and contact bonding, making it suitable for both residential and commercial applications. With its excellent surface wetting, K 188 E ensures long-lasting adhesion, even for difficult-to-bond coverings. The product meets strict safety and environmental standards, ensuring safe use in both public and private spaces. Additionally, it is solvent-free, contributing to improved indoor air quality in enclosed areas.
How does Thomsit K 188 E work?
Thomsit K 188 E offers versatile bonding options, including wet bonding for absorbent surfaces and pressure-sensitive bonding for non-absorbent surfaces. In wet bonding, the floor covering is applied while the adhesive is still wet, ensuring a strong and immediate bond. In pressure-sensitive bonding, the adhesive is first allowed to dry until it becomes transparent, after which the flooring can be applied without air entrapment. For rubber or polyolefin coverings, the adhesive can also be used as a contact adhesive. After about 24 hours, the bonded floor is fully loadable and fully cured after 72 hours, ensuring long-lasting stability.
Benefits and Features
Thomsit K 188 E offers numerous advantages, including high adhesive strength and low emissions, contributing to healthy indoor air quality. The adhesive is versatile and suitable for a wide range of floor coverings, including PVC, CV, and rubber tiles. Thanks to its strong adhesion and ease of use, Thomsit K 188 E is easy to apply on various substrates. Furthermore, the product withstands temperatures up to 50 °C and can be safely used on underfloor heating systems. The K 188 E comes in a pasty, off-white form, facilitating application with different notched trowels and optimizing consumption.
Instructions for Use
Thomsit K 188 E is applied with a suitable notched trowel, depending on the floor covering. For wet bonding, the floor can be placed immediately, while for pressure-sensitive bonding, a drying time is required until the adhesive is colorless. In contact bonding, both the substrate and the floor covering are glued and pressed down after full drying. The substrate must be dry, dust-free, and level. For use on non-absorbent surfaces like old PVC coverings, a pressure-sensitive method is suitable. For best results, keep the ambient temperature above 18 °C and avoid working in humidity levels above 75%.
Maintenance and Advice
Thomsit K 188 E requires minimal cleaning and maintenance, but it is advisable to remove any fresh adhesive residues immediately with a damp cloth. Use the adhesive within one year of opening and store it in a cool, dry place between 10 °C and 30 °C. For the best adhesion results, the adhesive should be applied evenly, and ventilation should be ensured at the start of installation. Ensure the product does not come into contact with drinking water sources and prevent environmental emissions. The K 188 E contributes to a safe and sustainable adhesive process without harmful solvents.
- Extra strong adhesion for wet and pressure-sensitive bonding
- Suitable for PVC, CV, rubber, and other floor coverings
- Solvent-free and very low-emission for healthy indoor air
- User-friendly and flexibly applicable on various substrates
- Resistant up to 50 °C, suitable for underfloor heating