Application
Construction, Flooring & Subfloor
Structural bonding of subfloor, panel and trim assemblies. Grab strength and gap-filling matter more than appearance.
What to use
GAUDON A1
Wood & Flooring Hybrid Polymer Adhesive
Wood Flooring, Trim and Molding, Wall Panels. High-performance hybrid adhesive sealant for interior flooring and panel installation
GAUDON A2
Heavy-Duty No-Nail Construction Adhesive
Construction Bonding, Panel Mounting. High-grab hybrid polymer construction adhesive for no-nail bonding jobs
How to do it
Surfaces must be clean, dry, sound, and free of dust, grease, loose material, weak residue, and other contaminants that may affect adhesion
Surfaces must be clean, dry, sound, and free of dust, grease, loose material, weak residue, and other contaminants that may affect adhesion.
Do not apply to wet, oily, or contaminated surfaces
Do not apply to wet, oily, or contaminated surfaces. Do not apply during rain or on damp joints.
Cut nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead size and puncture the inner seal
Cut nozzle at a 45° angle to the desired bead size and puncture the inner seal.
Load cartridge into a standard caulking gun
Load cartridge into a standard caulking gun.
Apply adhesive and sealant in a continuous bead with steady, even pressure to the prepared substrate or installation area
Apply adhesive and sealant in a continuous bead with steady, even pressure to the prepared substrate or installation area.
Tool material before skin formation for a clean finish and proper contact
Tool material before skin formation for a clean finish and proper contact.
Use primer where needed for best adhesion on difficult or uncertain substrates
Use primer where needed for best adhesion on difficult or uncertain substrates.
Allow material to cure fully before painting, water exposure, or service loading
Allow material to cure fully before painting, water exposure, or service loading. Cure speed will vary with joint depth, temperature, humidity, and substrate conditions.
Steps are the manufacturer's published application instructions for GAUDON A1. Always read the Technical Data Sheet for the product you use.
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