• LOCTITE® PL 400 All Weather Subfloor Adhesive is a solvent-based, high-strength adhesive designed for bonding subflooring and other building materials, providing superior performance across a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
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Loctite PL400 All Weather Subfloor

LOCTITE® PL 400 All Weather Subfloor Adhesive is a solvent-based, high-strength adhesive designed for bonding subflooring and other building materials, providing superior performance across a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.

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Loctite PL400 All Weather Subfloor

All-weather subfloor adhesive for professional construction use

  • Formulated to work in both interior and exterior conditions, including extreme cold or hot temperatures

  • Provides strong adhesion to wood, plywood, OSB, particleboard, treated lumber, and metal

  • Waterproof once cured, making it suitable for wet and humid environments

  • Excellent gap-filling properties to minimize squeaks in flooring assemblies

  • Solvent-based for superior hold and fast tack

  • VOC-compliant and meets APA AFG-01 and ASTM D3498 requirements

  • Reduces the need for excessive nailing or screwing



Application:

LOCTITE® PL 400 All Weather Subfloor Adhesive is a high-performance, solvent-based adhesive designed to bond subfloor panels to joists and other building components. It performs reliably in both interior and exterior conditions, providing a strong, water-resistant bond that reduces floor squeaks and improves long-term structural integrity.

Performance Features & Benefits:

  • All-Weather Performance: Works in extreme cold and heat, from -17°C to 38°C (0°F to 100°F).
  • Superior Bond Strength: Reduces nail pops and squeaks in flooring assemblies.
  • Versatile Substrate Compatibility: Bonds to wood, OSB, plywood, treated lumber, metal, and more.
  • Water-Resistant: Provides durable bonding even in humid and wet conditions.
  • Gap-Filling: Fills voids between panels and joists for improved contact.
  • VOC-Compliant: Meets or exceeds APA AFG-01 and ASTM D3498 standards.

Main Application Areas:

  • Subfloor panel installation
  • Flooring assemblies requiring weather resistance
  • General construction in varying climates

Specifications & Approvals:

  • Meets APA AFG-01 and ASTM D3498 standards
  • Solvent-based formulation for professional-grade bonding

Environmental & Safety Information:

  • Use with adequate ventilation; avoid prolonged inhalation of vapors.
  • Clean uncured adhesive with mineral spirits or appropriate solvent.
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available via inquiry

Technical Specifications:

Property Typical Value Method
Base Solvent-based synthetic rubber —
Color Beige —
Open Time 15–20 minutes TDS Spec
Full Cure Time 24–48 hours TDS Spec
Application Temperature -17°C to 38°C (0°F to 100°F) TDS Spec
Service Temperature -18°C to 60°C (0°F to 140°F) TDS Spec
VOC Content < 50 g/L ASTM D3960

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