{"title":"Carpet Adhesives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The type of backing your carpet has, and the subfloor over which you are installing, determine how well the adhesive bonds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpet installation requires careful preparation to ensure it has a professionally- installed look and excels in durability. Key steps when installing carpet include cleaning and repairing your subfloor, selecting high-quality padding, and choosing the right adhesive.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some suggestions to help you choose the right adhesive for your carpet installation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 3095\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3095-4\/roberts-high-performance-carpet-adhesive-4-gal-15-14-l\"\u003eHigh Performance Carpet Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is formulated for the most demanding carpet installations. It secures most commercial carpet with rigid backings, including closed cell backings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 3087\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3087-4\/roberts-3087-carpet-adhesive-residential-and-commercial-4-gal-15-14-l\"\u003eCarpet Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is a formulation developed for direct and double glue down installation of commercial and residential carpet, felt-backed sheet vinyl, and acoustical cork underlayment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 4002\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4002-1\/roberts-latex-carpet-pad-adhesive-1-gal-3-78-l\"\u003eLatex Carpet Pad Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is an environmentally friendly formulation that quickly bonds carpet pads to subfloors in stretch-in carpet installations. It adheres to bonded foam, synthetic foam, and rubber carpet padding and can be used in residential and commercial areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 6700\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/6700-4\/roberts-indoor-outdoor-carpet-adhesive-4-gal-15-14-l\"\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor Carpet Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal for use in enclosed patios or sunrooms, as well as basements, and can be used to adhere most indoor\/outdoor carpets with polypropylene (ActionBac), rubber-backed (foam, waffle), closed-cell urethane foam back, tufted, woven or non-woven\/needle-bond backings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapitol CA480\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ca480-4\/capitol-ca480-premium-carpet-adhesive\"\u003ePremium Carpet Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is a solvent-free, commercial-grade carpet adhesive developed for high performance in even the most demanding installations. Ideal for most commercial carpet, including installations for heavy traffic areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo quickly bond carpet pads to sub floors in stretch-in carpet installation, \u003cstrong\u003eCapitol CPA039-1\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cpa039-1\/capitol-cpa039-latex-carpet-pad-adhesive\"\u003eLatex Carpet Pad Adhesive\u003c\/a\u003e is a great choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon’t forget the Seam Sealers:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are key to professional carpet installation because they lock the cut edges of the carpet backing, preventing them from fraying, unraveling, or delaminating over time. Applying a proper sealer fuses the seam together, keeps loose tufts from being snagged by vacuums, and protects the original look of your carpet. Great choices for seam sealers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 8015 UNIVERSAL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8015-0\/roberts-universal-carpet-seam-sealer-1-qt-0-946-l\"\u003eCarpet Seam Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e, a formula developed for seaming most types of carpet to prevent unraveling and delaminating. This sealer can also be used to repair bubbling in existing carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eROBERTS 8502\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8502-0\/roberts-latex-carpet-seam-sealer-1-qt-846-ml\"\u003eLatex Carpet Seam Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e, a high-quality natural latex adhesive formulated for seam sealing carpet, sealing raw edges, binding, strengthening worn backings and applying new backings on area rugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapitol AC17\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/17q-12\/capitol-ac17-latex-carpet-seam-sealer-1-qt-946-ml-bottle\"\u003eLatex Carpet Seam Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e, a latex-based, carpet seam sealer, specially formulated to prevent edge raveling and seal seams of most residential carpet. With the additional advantage that it's also a natural rubber, fabric adhesive for binding, cloth tape seaming and face repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"17q-12","title":"AC17 Latex Carpet Seam Sealer - 1 Qt. \/ 946 mL Bottle","description":"Capitol® AC17 is a latex-based, carpet seam sealer, specially formulated to prevent edge raveling and seal seams of most residential carpet. It's also a natural rubber, fabric adhesive for binding, cloth tape seaming and face repairs. It dries quickly and produces a permanent bond that stays flexible. 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The high solids, high tack formulation delivers a persistent bond. \n\nPowered by Microban®, this antimicrobial product protection helps fight the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria that can cause product degradation. \n\nFor interior use only, this adhesive has an extremely fast grab and is excellent for double-bond installation methods.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906010984667,"sku":"3095-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_3095-4_High-Performance-Carpet-Adhesive-4-Gal-1514-L_1_gwqjwnpuwqad_20260624.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"ca480-4","title":"CA480 Premium Carpet Adhesive","description":"Capitol® CA480 is a solvent-free, commercial-grade carpet adhesive developed for high performance in even the most demanding installations. 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The latex-based formula dries and sets quickly and provides a long-lasting bond. Made in the USA, this is a low VOC, environmentally friendly formulation with low odor, that is odorless when dry.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906013999323,"sku":"4002-1","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_4002-1_Latex-Carpet-Pad-Adhesive-1-Gal-378-L_1_gmtbkhwuqgcu_20260624.jpg?v=1782401888"},{"product_id":"8015-0","title":"UNIVERSAL Carpet Seam Sealer - 1 Qt. (0.946 L)","description":"ROBERTS® 8015 UNIVERSAL Carpet Seam Sealer is a solvent-free formula developed for seaming most types of carpet to prevent unraveling and delaminating. This sealer can also be used to repair bubbling in existing carpet. \n\nPowered by Microban®, this antimicrobial product protection helps fight the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria that can cause product degradation.\n\nThis formula dries in as little as 24 hours and is easy to clean when wet. It is compatible with most carpet and carpet backings, including polypropylene, jute, urethane latex, unitary, woven-backed and vinyl-backed carpet. \n\nIt can be used in direct and double bond installations. For use on glue down, direct stick and conventional stretch-in installations. This is a low VOC, environmentally friendly formulation with low odor, that is odorless when dry. 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It is a SBR latex, solvent-free adhesive offering high initial strength and an improved environmental footprint. \n\nPowered by Microban®, this antimicrobial product protection helps fight the growth of stain and odor-causing bacteria that can cause product degradation. \n\nROBERTS 6700 is ideal for used in enclosed patios or sunrooms, as well as basements and can be used to adhere most indoor\/outdoor carpets with polypropylene (Actionbac), rubber-backed (foam, waffle), closed-cell urethane foam back, tufted, woven or non-woven\/needle-bond backings VOC: \u0026lt;1 g\/L.\n\nMade in the USA, this non-flammable adhesive can be used in areas where flammable adhesives pose a health risk due to fumes or flashback fires.","brand":"ROBERTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48906021208283,"sku":"6700-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/4066\/3515\/files\/ROBERTS_6700-4_Indoor-Outdoor-Carpet-Adhesive-4-Gal-1514-L_1_v1r5idakr5ms_20260624.jpg?v=1782401887"},{"product_id":"3087-4","title":"3087 Carpet Adhesive Residential \u0026 Commercial - 4 Gal (15.14 L)","description":"ROBERTS® 3087 Carpet Adhesive is a high-performance formulation developed for direct and double glue down installation of commercial and residential carpet, felt-backed sheet vinyl, and acoustical cork underlayment. 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