Johnsonite 965 Flooring and Tread Adhesive
Johnsonite 965 adhesive is a water based latex flooring and stair tread adhesive. This high strength Johnsonite 965 adhesive can be used to install products on porous and non-porous surfaces. Sold in a gallon container.
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Johnsonite 965 Flooring & Stair Tread Adhesive
Properly install wheeled traffic transitions to meet ADA compliancy with Johnsonite 965 adhesive. This nonflammable, solvent free, water based latex adhesive is made for installations over porous and non-porous substrates. The flooring & stair tread adhesive is sold in a one-gallon bucket and covers approximately 125 to 150 square feet on porous floor substrates and 150 to 175 square feet on non-porous substrates. The Johnsonite 965 adhesive contains no hazardous or carcinogenic ingredients as defined by OSHA chemicals and meets all federal, state and local air quality regulations.
Johnsonite 965 Adhesive for Wheeled Traffic Transitions:
- Sold in a 1-gallon bucket
- Nonflammable, solvent free, water based latex adhesive
- Shelf Life - 1 year at 70 degrees when stored in unopened, original container in dry area
- Do not use flooring & stair tread adhesive on exterior surfaces subject to weather
- Can be used on porous and nonporous surfaces
- Johnsonite 965 adhesive must be site conditioned at room temperature for a min of 48 hours prior to installation
- Substrates must be smooth, flat, permanently dry, clean and free of all dust, paint, grease, oils and residue
- Restrict traffic for 24 hours after installation
- No heavy traffic, rolling loads or furniture placement for 72 hours after installation
- Johnsonite 965 adhesive can also be special ordered in a 4-gallon container. Please contact us for pricing.
Lead time will depend on stock (typically 1-3 weeks). Please call for availability.
Johnsonite 946 contact adhesive is recommended to use when installing:
- Johnsonite Brand
- Wheeled Traffic Transitions
- Subfloor Leveler System*
- Stair Treads*
- Feature Strips*
**These items are special order and not listed on our site. Please contact us for pricing and more information.
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Return Policy:
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Returns of open/used products are not accepted.
**Special order items are not returnable and are designated on the specific product pages.**
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Any merchandise that is shipped back without a RMA number will have a minimum re-stocking fee of 25% of the product cost and shipping charges will not be refunded.
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