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COTE A985 GYP™

Primer for Alkaline or Porous Substrates
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Product overview

COTE A985 GYP is an acrylic floor primer solution designed to enhance flooring substrates prior to the application of floor covering adhesives. This primer promotes a superior bonding surface for porous substrates, improves the spread rate of floor covering adhesives, and protects the adhesive from damage caused by alkalinity. 

COTE A985 GYP is designed and warranted for use only in conjunction with adhesives manufactured by Bostik.

Geographic availability
  • United States
Available sizes
4 gallon pail

Smart Advantages

 
Promotes a better bonding surface 
Blocks surface pH 
Roll on application

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Use Environments 

  • Offices/Light Commercial
  • Residential
  • Hospitality
  • Heavy Commercial
  • Hospital/Healthcare

COTE A985 GYP may be used over these substrates

  • Concrete 
  • APA Plywood
  • Portland Cement 
  • Gypsum-Based 

LEED® Contribution

This 0-VOC formulation may contribute toward LEED® credits under LEED® v4 Credits: IEQ Credit 2.1 and IEQ Credit 2.2. 

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