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Titebond® PROvantage™ Subfloor Construction Adhesive-5488

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Titebond® PROvantage™ Subfloor Construction Adhesive-5488 is a professional strength formula that is specifically designed for subfloor installations and general plywood use. It provides a permanent bond that remains flexible, reduces nailing and prevents squeaky floors. It offers a strong initial tack and excellent bond strength. It is covered under the 25 Year Silver Subfloor Warranty against subfloor squeaks and pops.

Product Type: Adhesive

Application Area: Floor

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood

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Identification & Functionality

Product Type
Type
Proprietary synthetic polymer

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • VOC-compliant
  • Bridges gaps
  • Reduces nailing
  • Strong, fast grab
  • Exceptional durability
  • Wet & frozen lumber
  • Extrudes 0°F to 100°F
  • Prevents squeaks

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Recommended For

Subfloor installations, general plywood use, as well as filling gaps and irregularities in the subfloor.

Compatible Materials

Common building materials, including wood, engineered lumber, particleboard, OSB and wet, frozen and treated lumber.

Directions

Preparation : Surfaces must be clean and free of any material that may prevent adequate adhesion.

Application : Cut tip straight across for 1/4” to 3/8” bead. Puncture inner seal and place in cartridge gun. Apply adhesive to each furring strip, stud or floor joist to be covered. Adhere materials within 15 minutes. Position material to be bonded and press firmly for full contact with adhesive. Note: For subfloors, apply adhesive to joists for one sheet at a time. Nail or screw each sheet as recommended by the American Plywood Association.

Cleanup : Tools and adhesive may be cleaned with acetone or mineral spirits. Follow solvent vendor’s precautions.

Coverage

Size 1/8” bead 1/4” bead 3/8” bead
10 Oz. Cartridge 129 ft. 30 ft. 14 ft.
28 Oz. Cartridge 355 ft. 86 ft. 39 ft.
User Tips

Not designed for continuous submersion or for use on plastics, polystyrene or polyethylene foams. Do not adhere one non-porous material to another as this will slow or prevent drying.

Properties

Color
Odor
Solvent (strong)
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids64.0%-
Viscosity125000.0cps-
VOCmax. 50g/L-
Weight/Gallon10.6lbs.-
Flash Pointmax. 0°F-
Freeze/Thaw StabilityWill not freeze--
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application Temperature0 to 100°F-
Service Temperature- 20 to 120°F-
Working Time (1/4” bead)20.0minutes-

Regulatory & Compliance

Specifications & Certifications

Exceeds APA AFG-01, ASTM D3498 and ASTM C557.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Size
Size Part Number UPC Case UPC Units Per Package Weight

Packages Per Pallet

52 Gallon Drum 5488 NA NA 1 616.35 lbs. 4

Storage & Handling

Storage Life

18 months in tightly closed containers at 75°F.