Do Urban Surfaces adhesives and coatings have an odor?

Naturally, most adhesives and subfloor coatings emit an odor. It’s a normal part of the process of installing some vinyl floorings, such as GlueDown Luxury Vinyl Flooring (LVT). However, the odor of all of Urban Surfaces’ adhesives and subfloor coatings can be described as “mild” or “extremely low”.

For the utmost comfort and safety, ventilate the area and open a few windows. If possible, use a floor fan designed with blades. As a second option, a few portable fans work just as well. Finally, a respirator mask rated for fumes can be worn during installation. Don’t worry. After a few days, the odor goes away completely.

Note: Fans should only be used for ventilating away from adhesive. Attempting to use fans to speed up the cure time can cause inconsistent curing.

General Odor and Ventilation Tips

Some types of flooring can be installed without adhesive, such as our Floating Floors and LooseLay vinyl planks. For the most part, they come odor-free. However, when removing the flooring from the box, one may notice a slight odor. That’s normal. Again, ventilation (especially with the proper use of ventilation fans) will help.

Keep in mind, use proper ventilation when removing old floor coverings, such as carpeting. Carpeting traps liquid, dirt, and dust, which can contain harmful chemicals and pollutants. When pulling up old carpeting, all of that can be released into the air. Avoid breathing it.

For your safety:

• Ensure proper air ventilation.
• Wear an approved respirator.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE).