Atlanta—In an effort to bring backing into the future, the Mohawk Group, in cooperation with Roberts Adhesives, is introducing NuSprayLok. The product, noted Sam Bracken, Mohawk Group’s vice president of marketing, is a breakthrough in adhesive technology. “It eliminates many of the persistent installation problems of the past and offers a single source premium adhesive that can be used to install urethane and pvc-backed carpet tiles, VCT and sheet vinyl manufactured or sold by the Mohawk Group,” he said. NuSprayLok represents another technology coup for the company, following on the heels of its development of Ever-Set, a stain resistant fiber system (FCNews, April 28/ May 5).

The NuSprayLok adhesive promises superior performance and effectiveness where there are high levels of moisture vapor emissions and alkalinity. It is warrantied for up to seven pounds of vapor emission as calculated by the calcium chloride test method and an 11 pH level. “Historically, most flooring adhesives cannot withstand these conditions,” Bracken explained, “but NuSprayLok has been engineered to overcome these problematic issues making it universally applicable no matter what the geographic area or locale.” The laborious trowel application is a thing of the past, he noted. NuSprayLok, as its name suggests, is sprayed on utilizing a patented bubble technology. It is available in both a 22-oz. aerosol can good for close-in areas and repairs, plus a 30-lb. cylinder, recommended for open areas.

An installer carries it wearing a specially designed backpack. The system is completely self-contained—no electricity or air hoses to drag around. NuSprayLok significantly cuts down on installation time by eliminating the set-up normally required of most adhesives, said Bracken. In fact, according to Dewey Taylor, director of mill sales and specifications for Roberts Adhesives, Mohawk’s partner in developing the new, state-of-the-art adhesive, installation time can be reduced by as much as 30% to 40% or more, depending on job-site conditions, temperature and humidity. NuSprayLok has been formulated to adhere over subfloors composed of any number of materials, such as plywood of underlayment quality, marble, terrazzo, sound-resilient floors free of wax and embossing, metal, and on above- or below-grade concrete floors.

Without sacrificing performance and by developing truly innovative technology, Roberts Adhesives was able to create an environmentally-safe product that is free of noxious odors, noted Taylor. “It is fast-drying, non-flammable and contains an anti-microbial agent that offers added protection against molds and other bacteria.” “The brand will have exclusive distribution rights for NuSprayLok as it is rolled out among dealers nationwide,” said Bracken. “Training and certification are required for NuSpray- Lok installers, but it is a system that is easily learned.” For more information on NuSprayLok, call 800/553-6045. —Louis Iannaco