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GYP-LOCK - Produces
Hardened, Durable, Dust Free Gypsum
 Gyp-Lock
was specifically engineered to work with the special chemical
properties of Gypsum based cements. Gyp-Lock penetrates the
gypsum to harden and strengthen the top wear layer. This chemical
reaction will produce a hard, dust free, abrasion resistant surface
that adhesive glues easily bond to.
Hardens Gysum
Gypsum underlayments are typically brittle can be easily damaged. This produces dusting problems and damage to the floor.
No Surface Membrane
Gyp-Lock
seals and strengthens, yet does not create a surface membrane
that would interfere with the bonding of adhesives. This is
vitally important, to the flooring industry who require a dust-free
substrate for proper bonding of their adhesives. Latex sealers
will typically create a surface membrane that will interfere with the
bond between the substrate and the flooring.
Abrasion Resistant and Dust Free Floors
Typically, if gypsum is not treated, the adhesive glues used in
flooring industry will ball up on application. This is
cumbersome and time consuming. With Gyplock adhesives will go on
smoothly and will not ball up.
 The History
Gypsum has been
used in new construction floor underlayments for many years, mainly
because it is economical,
creates a sound barrier for apartments and condominiums, is fireproof,
and most importantly has been effectively marketed throughout the
construction industry. It is also widely
known that the flooring
industry in general are not happy with the performance of some gypsum
floor underlayments.
Any number of forums on the
internet will show you first hand the problems floor installers are having and
what they think. When there is not a solid bond between the glue
and the floor due to dusting, delamination of the flooring can
occur. In fact, it
is not uncommon to rip up perfectly good flooring after 2 years of use
because of delamination problems.
GYP-LOCK - The most sought after solution
Gyp-Lock
Sealer was engineered and designed to work exclusively with
the special chemical properties of Gypsum
based cements.
Gyp-Lock penetrates the gypsum and strengthens the
top wear layer producing a hard, dust free and abrasion resistant
surface that
adhesive glues easily bond to.
Gyp-Lock seals and strengthens, yet does not
create a surface
membrane that would interfere with bonding of glues.
The benefits of Gyp-Lock are
vitally important in the initial phase of floor installations, as well
as years later after much wear and tear on the floor. High
traffic areas are affected by abrasion and abrasion causes irreparable
damage to the soft gypsum below if not sealed properly with
Gyplock. Literally Gypsum can turn to dust from years of foot
traffic and this will subsequently causes major de-lamination problems
for the flooring.
Typical Job Site Scenerio
Typically, the Gypsum is poured
and allowed to dry, then the plumbers, electricians, drywallers,
painters, and numerous other trades people come in and do their work
over a period of days and weeks. They walk around and haul their
equipment over the Gypsum, scratching and damaging the surface.
As you know, Gypsum is very brittle and has very poor abrasion
resistance, and any scratches or faults in the Gypsum will create
dusting problems. The flooring guy comes back in (he's next
to the last of the tradespeople to work on the project) and has to put
a floor on top of the badly dusted, scratched and damaged Gypsum
floor. It's enough to give anyone nightmares.
The only solution previously being offered in the industry is to put a latex
or acrylic on the gypsum. These products however, will leave a
surface membrane,
which interferes with the proper adhesion of glue down floor coverings,
and can cause major delamination problems.
 Until now
there has been no
satisfactory solution for the flooring industry.
Literally gypsum can turn to dust from years of foot traffic and this
will subsequently causes major delamination problems for the flooring.
Gypsum floor underlayments must be sealed for the proper bonding of the
glues. Because Gyplock is membrane free, and stops dusting, it is
highly recommended throughout the flooring industry.
Gyplock is quickly becoming the most sought after solution in the marketplace for treating gypsum floors.
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