Armstrong S-515 Tile Strong Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive – 1 Gallon Pail (3.78 L)
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Everything You Need to Know
Armstrong S-515 Tile Strong Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive (SKU S-515 1GL) is a water-based, latex-resin, clear thin-spread adhesive for vinyl composition tile (VCT). It dries clear so chalk lines show through, has a long working time of up to 24 hours and can be used over smooth asphalt "cutback" residue. This listing is for one 1-gallon (3.78 L) pail. Sold by the pail by Word of Mouth Floors — order exactly the quantity you need, no square-foot maths.
Coverage: 285–335 sq ft per 1-gallon pail (per Armstrong; actual coverage varies with the substrate and application).
Key Benefits
- Dries clear — chalk lines stay visible.
- Up to 24 hours of working time (varies with job conditions, subfloor, temperature and humidity).
- Moisture and alkali resistant — suitable for use with VCT and Safety Zone over high-moisture concrete slabs (concrete up to 95% RH).
- Excellent initial grab and 0 g/L VOC (calculated, SCAQMD 1168).
Best Applications
Recommended for: Vinyl composition tile installations over concrete on all grade levels, smooth asphalt cutback residue, suspended wood and wood underlayments, ceramic, terrazzo, marble and polymeric-poured floors, well-bonded resilient flooring, primed gypsum, and radiant-heated subfloors with a surface temperature that does not exceed 85°F (29°C).
Not recommended for: Perimeter-bonded or cushion-backed existing flooring, or installations where the flooring manufacturer specifies another adhesive.
Detailed Specifications
| Brand | Armstrong |
| Product | S-515 Tile Strong Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive |
| SKU | S-515 1GL |
| Size | 1 Gallon Pail (3.78 L) |
| Sold By | by the pail |
| Type | Water-based latex-resin |
| Colour | Cream (contains visible taggants) |
| Trowel | S-891 or S-892 fine notch (1/32" deep, 1/16" wide, 5/64" apart), U-notch |
| Coverage | 285–335 sq ft per gallon |
| Open time | Dry to touch; 30 minutes or more |
| Working time | Up to 24 hours |
| RH limit | 95% |
| VOC | 0 g/L (calculated, SCAQMD 1168) |
| Shelf life | 1 year, unopened |
Technical & Safety Data
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Pickup
Available for pickup from Buckwold warehouses in Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK and Winnipeg MB. Contact Word of Mouth Floors to confirm current availability at your nearest Buckwold location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armstrong S-515 Tile Strong Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive?
Tile Strong Clear Thin Spread Tile Adhesive (S-515) is a water-based, latex-resin, clear thin-spread adhesive for vinyl composition tile (VCT).
What size is this listing?
This listing is for one 1-gallon (3.78 L) pail, sold by the pail.
How much does it cover?
Armstrong lists coverage of 285–335 sq ft per 1-gallon pail. Actual coverage varies with the substrate and application.
Where can I pick it up?
Available for pickup from Buckwold warehouses in Delta BC, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Regina SK, Saskatoon SK and Winnipeg MB. Contact Word of Mouth Floors to confirm current availability at your nearest Buckwold location.
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