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Watching a crew in Phoenix try to rush a glue-down install in 110-degree heat ruined the product for me.
The adhesive flashed off before they could even roll it, leaving a permanent wave in the LVT that the homeowner spotted immediately... so now I always check the adhesive's working temp and refuse to install if it's over 95, even if the client is pushing for it.
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caleb_ellis6mo ago
Saw that exact thing happen on a commercial job last summer. The planks started to cup at the seams because the glue set up too fast. Now I keep a laser temp gun in the truck and check the floor surface, not just the air. If it's too hot, we wait for the evening or reschedule, period.
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schmidt.eva6mo ago
Heard some guys swear by checking the subfloor temp too.
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