Resources
The selection of adhesive is critical and there are many determining factors. Consideration of substrate, temperature, wet/dry conditions, application method, trowel size and labor required are all vital to making your selection. This chart is an aid but not a definitive guide. Please reference all TDS and SDS Information before making your final decision.
If the installer has minimal to no experience, please feel free to contact SynLok Customer Service at any time with questions and concerns. Our experienced installers are available to assist in unique applications. It is very common that we would recommend a bond test whenever possible if there are any concerns present.
SynLok Technologies Selection Chart – Quick Reference
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS | Turf Claw® 75 | Turf Claw® MP | Power Claw | Turf Claw® FB | Rubber Claw | Tile Claw | Turf Claw® Quick Set |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seams on Fabric Tape | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Full Glue Down | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes/Caution |
High Stitch Urethane | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Low Stitch Urethane | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Flat/Fabric Backing | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foam Backing | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foam Backing w/ Seam Tape Logo | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes/Caution | Yes/Caution | Yes | No | Yes |
Seams on Fabric Tape on Panels | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Seams on Fabric on Foam Pad | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | Yes/Caution | Yes | No | Yes |
Indoor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Outdoor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Damp Conditions No Visible Moisture | Yes/Caution | Yes | Yes | Caution | No | No | Yes |
Dry Conditions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Freezing Conditions | Caution | Caution | Caution | No | Caution | No | Yes |
Peel and Stick | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Treated Lumber | Caution | Caution | Caution | No | Caution | Caution | Caution |
Asphalt | Caution | Caution | Caution | No | No | No | Caution |
Concrete | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sealed Concrete | Caution | Caution | Caution | Caution | Caution | Caution | Caution |