GenieMat® FAS2 / FAS3 Flooring Adhesive

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GenieMat® FAS2 per 4 gallon pail
$319.00
  • Adhesive specified for use with GenieMat® RST and GenieMat® FF
  • FAS2 and FAS3 are used in standard installation below and above rubber
  • Order may be supplied with VAS2 or FAS3
  • Lead Time: Ships next day. 2-5 business days for delivery.
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GenieMat® FAS rubber flooring adhesive is recommended for projects with GenieMat® rubber underlayment to adhere the GenieMat® RST to the sub-floor as well as the finished floor to the GenieMat® RST or GenieMat® FF. There are two styles of GenieMat® FAS, the GenieMat® FAS2 and GenieMat® FAS3. Most applications will require the GenieMat® FAS2 or FAS3.

GenieMat® FAS2

GenieMat® FAS2 is a cross-linking, pressure-sensitive, amide-ester-acrylate-resin blend adhesive for rubber flooring. It is solvent free, non-flammable, has low odor, demonstrates excellent water and alkali resistance, features high aggressive peel and shear strength, and is very easy to trowel. This specially formulated adhesive has plasticizer migration resistance that allows installation of a broad variety of vinyl floor products. Use GenieMat® FAS2 for bonding GenieMat® RST to various sub-floors and for bonding finish floors to the GenieMat® RST or GenieMat® FF. Coverage per four gallon pail will vary depending on application.

GenieMat® FAS3 has now replaced GenieMat® FAS2 and will be used for all orders of FAS2 that are submitted. The specification was changed by the manufacturer at the start of 2023. All commercial specifications for GenieMat® FAS2 should now be considered GenieMat® FAS3 moving forward.

The square footage coverage per pail will vary depending on where and how it is applied. The estimates below are considered minimums for the recommended trowel size.

Trowel Size and Notch
Style GenieMat® to porous substrate GenieMat® to non-porous substrate Vinyl tile and plank to GenieMat® Solid vinyl sheet to GenieMat®
GenieMat® FAS2 1/16" x 1/32" x 1/32" U notch 1/16" x 1/32" x 5/64" U notch 1/16" x 1/16" x 1/16" square notch 1/16" x 1/32" x 1/32" U notch
GenieMat® FAS2 Coverage 245 square feet 280 square feet 175 square feet 245 square feet

When using grouted or fully adhered finish floor materials, the GenieMat® RST must be fully adhered to the substrate using either the GenieMat® FAS2 or FAS3. The trowel size and notch will vary depending on application. Here are some general installation tips when using flooring adhesives:

  1. Carefully lay the material into the wet adhesive. Do not let the material fall because this will trap air beneath the material.
  2. Spread the adhesive. At seam area, spread the adhesive at 90 degrees to seam to prevent excessive adhesive oozing up to the surface of the material.
  3. Never leave adhesive ridges or puddles as they may affect the above material.
  4. Use a 30 to 50 pound roller to roll over the floor within 45 minutes to ensure proper transfer of adhesive. Overlap each pass of the roller by 50% of the previous pass to ensure that the floor is properly rolled.


INSTALLATION TIPS

Flooring adhesive must 'flash-off' before it is ready for the underlayment to be installed. You can easily identify the point of flash-off by allowing the adhesive to change from its off-white color to a darker yellow (should be tacky to the touch). Trowel a small test area and time it to get a general idea of how long it takes for the FAS2/FAS3 to flash-off in the installation room.

Once the FAS is ready, roll the GenieMat RST into the adhesive layer and use a heavy roller across the GenieMat RST to activate the pressure sensitive adhesive.

GenieMat® FAS2 Product SpecsPDF 963 KB

GenieMat® FAS2 Specs
Base Amide-Ester-Acrylate-Resin Blend
Appearance Smooth, creamy, easy to trowel, yellow when wet, tan when dry
Working Time 3 hours depending on temperature and humidity
Shelf Life 1 year in unopened container at 70°F
Quantity 4 gallons
Weight 35 pounds
Application Temperature 65°F - 95°F (18.30°C - 35.02°C)
Freeze/Thaw Stability Stable to 10°F (-12.22°C)
Application Relative Humidity 30-60%

GenieMat® FASHM Product SpecsPDF 84 KB

GenieMat® FASHM Specs
Base Modified silane polymer blend
Appearance Smooth, creamy, easy to trowel
Working Time 45-50 minutes depending on temperature and humidity
Shelf Life 1 year in unopened container at 70°F
Quantity 2 gallons
Weight 20 pounds
Application Temperature 65°F - 95°F (18.30°C - 35.02°C)
Freeze/Thaw Stability Stable to 10°F (-12.22°C)
Application Relative Humidity 30-60%