SikaBond-5800 (DriTac 5800) Pressure Sensitive Flooring Adhesive, 4 Gal

5800 · 4 GAL

SikaBond-5800, formerly sold as DriTac 5800 ToughBond, is a one-component, solvent-free pressure sensitive adhesive for resilient flooring. Sika lists it for luxury vinyl tile and plank, carpet tile, rubber flooring, sheet vinyl, and cork, rubber and foam underlayments, with a releasable or permanent bond depending on how it is applied. This is the 4-gallon pail.

• Type: One-component, solvent-free pressure sensitive adhesive
• Former name: DriTac 5800 ToughBond
• Floor coverings: LVT, LVP, carpet tile, rubber flooring, fiberglass-backed and vinyl sheet goods, cork/rubber/foam underlayment
• Flash-off time: 0–60 minutes, depending on laying method and porosity
• Working time: About 15 minutes up to 3 hours
• Traffic: Light foot traffic after about 8 hours; heavy traffic after about 24 hours
• Concrete moisture limits: Up to 12 lbs/1,000 sq ft/24 h (ASTM F1869) and up to 99% RH (ASTM F2170)
• Radiant heat: Suitable for radiant-heated subfloors
• Packaging: 1 gal and 4 gal pails (this listing: 4 gal); light blue
• Cleanup: Wet adhesive with a damp cloth; dry adhesive with mineral spirits

Specifications from the SikaBond-5800 product data sheet.

DriTac 5800 (SikaBond-5800): common questions

Where can I buy DriTac 5800 (SikaBond-5800) near Atlanta or Nashville?

NDM Floors Distributor carries DriTac 5800 (SikaBond-5800) at our three stores: Stockbridge, GA (south metro Atlanta, 470-507-0711), Marietta, GA (north metro Atlanta, 770-627-4313) and Brentwood, TN (Nashville area, 629-216-1555). Stock varies by store, so call ahead to confirm availability and get a quote.

Is DriTac 5800 the same as SikaBond-5800?

Yes. Sika lists SikaBond-5800 as the former DriTac 5800 ToughBond, a pressure sensitive adhesive for resilient flooring.

What flooring can I install with SikaBond-5800?

SikaBond-5800 is listed for LVT, LVP, carpet tile, rubber flooring, fiberglass-backed and vinyl sheet goods, and cork, rubber or foam underlayments. Sika does not list it for solid or engineered wood; use a wood flooring adhesive for those.

What are the moisture limits for SikaBond-5800 on concrete?

SikaBond-5800 can go over concrete up to 12 lbs/1,000 sq ft/24 h by calcium chloride test (ASTM F1869) and up to 99% RH by in-situ probe (ASTM F2170).

How long does DriTac 5800 need to flash before installing?

SikaBond-5800 (DriTac 5800) needs 0–60 minutes of flash-off depending on the laying method and substrate porosity, then offers about 15 minutes to 3 hours of working time.

See more DriTac products at NDM Floors Distributor.