- Author
- Sigler, P. A. | Martens, R. I.
- Title
- Properties of Adhesives for Floor Coverings.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
- BMS 59, September 19, 1940, 10 p.
- Keywords
- floor coverings | adhesives | primers (coatings) | bonding | tests | concrete slabs
- Abstract
- An investigation was conducted on adhesives and primers used for bonding linoleum and other floor coverings to subfloors. Tests were made to determine their resistance to both a straight pull and a stripping pull when used to bond 1/8-inch battleship linoleum to concrete, wood, and metal. Specimens were tested in a dry condition and after exposure to moisture. Pieces of linoleum bonded to concrete slabs with selected adhesives and primers were inspected periodically during exposure to moisture. The methods of testing are described and the results are presednted in tables. In view of the results of this investigation it would appear advisable in new constructions to waterproof concrete floors which are in contact with the ground.