How you install subflooring plays a big role in the overall performance of a building. Experienced pros like you know the correct installation process is an important part of subfloor construction, but so is the quality of materials you choose — especially when it comes to your floor package. Choosing the right subfloor adhesive helps guarantee long-term performance.
While subfloor adhesive is not always required by code, it’s become common practice to use it, and for good reason. Applying subfloor adhesive below the sheathing helps secure them to the joist, reducing movement, minimizing squeaks, and adding strength to the floor.
It’s important to note that not all subfloor adhesives are created equal. If you have ever worked in extreme temperatures, you know that some adhesives can freeze up in the cold and run-on in the heat, causing delays, extra clean-up, and customer callbacks. That’s why you need a product you can rely on in all jobsite conditions.
LUMBER LOCK® is formulated to push through your most punishing jobsite conditions — it guns easily in the cold and it never runs-on in the heat. Unlike other subfloor adhesives, LUMBER LOCK is your strong, reliable adhesive that saves you installation time.
1. Guns Easily in the Cold — No Need to Warm It Up
Have you ever had to waste valuable daylight with your subfloor adhesive on the dash heater of your running truck to warm it up? Or make sure you keep it inside overnight so it doesn’t get rock solid?
Exposure to cold temperatures can cause most subfloor adhesives to freeze, leaving your crew sitting around waiting for their materials to warm up before they can begin working.
But with LUMBER LOCK, there’s no need to remember to move the cartridges indoors every night or wait for the adhesive to heat up on your truck dash heater the next morning.
Designed to work in the coldest temperatures, LUMBER LOCK can stay on-site overnight and is always ready to work in any job location, saving your crew time and money.
2. Use With Any Type of Subfloor System
LUMBER LOCK is specifically designed to work on your preferred subfloor system - whether you are doing a job with OSB or plywood, dimensional lumber or an engineered I-joist system. LUMBER LOCK even works on wet, frozen, and pressure-treated lumber.
Today’s engineered products often have integrated water-resistant barriers. Many subfloor adhesives won’t bond to products with these barriers. LUMBER LOCK works exceptionally well on water-resistant subflooring so you get a strong bond, no matter the material.
3. Eliminate Frustration on the Jobsite — Every Time
When laying subfloor, you need to put your caulking gun down from time to time to cut a new sheet of subfloor or fasten a sheet you just laid. When you pick up your caulking gun again, most adhesives have drooled out onto the floor leaving a sticky mess to drag your hoses through and step in. This is particularly bad on hot days and is a frustrating waste of product.
Protect your gear and stop wasting time with clean-up: LUMBER LOCK won’t drool when you put it down. Not even in the heat.
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4. Easy Application in All Conditions
When competitor products aren’t warmed up, gunning out subfloor adhesive can take a lot more muscle. LUMBER LOCK works in all temperatures and won’t cause “Popeye Arm.” You can always expect easy, consistent gunning in even the coldest weather.
LUMBER LOCK is designed to work like it’s a mild summer day even if it is freezing cold. Regardless of your location, it’s never too hot or too cold to use. LUMBER LOCK’s balanced formula of ingredients ensures it’s easy to use in all temperatures.
5. No Squeaky Floors Means No Callbacks
LUMBER LOCK is made to perfectly bridge the gaps between the joist and the subfloor as well as the joist hangers and the joists, helping reduce floor movement. Floor movement results in squeaking and creaking.
Don’t let your adhesive compromise the reputation you have worked hard to build. A quiet, solid floor = a happy customer, less time completing costly follow-up repairs and, ultimately, more profit in your pocket.
The Right Subfloor Adhesive for Every Jobsite
Learn why LUMBER LOCK is preferred by framers because of its superior all-weather job performance. Visit our Dealer Locator to find a LUMBER LOCK dealer near you.
