Tried using a new adhesive on a glue-down vinyl job last week and it set up way too fast.

It was a 90-degree day in Phoenix, and the stuff skinned over in maybe 10 minutes, leaving me with a bunch of tiles I couldn't reposition. What's your go-to adhesive for hot weather installs to avoid this mess?

3 comments

3 Comments

patb122mo ago

Honestly sounds like a basic prep issue more than a glue problem. Did you cool the floor first or just slap it down on a hot slab? Most adhesives have a hot weather working time right on the bucket. Maybe check that next time instead of blaming the product.

richard_shah2mo ago

Prep matters, but what adhesive actually works in that heat?

spencer1992mo ago

The bucket says it's rated for 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hotter than most summer slabs.