AF 145
Flooring adhesive for LVT and sheet vinyl · US · manufacturer-sourced
How long before you can walk on ARDEX AF 145?
Short answer
Return-to-use gates
Walk, furniture and full traffic open at different times
- Apply the Flooring adhesive for LVT and sheet vinyl to a clean, dry subfloor
- Stay off until the foot-traffic time
- Bring in furniture and heavy use later
This product’s stated stages Quoted at 73°F
- Working time ends30 minutes to 1 hour 20 min
- Light foot traffic2 days
Worth noticing: Working time is only 30 minutes to 1 hour 20 min; the next stated stage, light foot traffic, is 2 days.
Common mistake: Moving furniture back the day after, while the surface is still soft.
Return-to-use gates
Open the surface gradually instead of treating cure as one moment
Time returning to use
Your countdown
Stated times
- Working time ends30–80 minutes
- Light foot traffic2 days
From ARDEX data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.
Manufacturer website: ardex.com
Conditions & fine print
- Stated conditions: 73°F (23°C)
- Floor times assume the stated temperature and humidity. Cold slabs, thick coats and damp subfloors lengthen them. Follow the current data sheet.
- Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
- Working time ends: At 20°C (68°F).
- Light foot traffic: At 20°C (68°F).
- Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
- Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.
Confirm this is your product
Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.
- Exact listing
- ARDEX AF 145
- Variant
- Flooring adhesive for LVT and sheet vinyl
- Region
- US
- Listed use
- luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl
- Timed stages recorded
- tooling, light foot
- Source checked
- 2026-10-25
Documentation: Technical data sheet copy · Data sheet Mar 2021
Condition attached to the stated time: At 20°C (68°F).
About this product
A flooring adhesive whose working time depends on the flooring: 30 minutes for LVT and 80 for sheet.
Using this specific product
ARDEX AF 145 is listed here as the Flooring adhesive for LVT and sheet vinyl version for luxury vinyl tile and sheet vinyl. For installing or finishing a floor, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.
Before you start
- Confirm the package says Flooring adhesive for LVT and sheet vinyl; related versions can use different timing.
- For luxury vinyl tile and sheet vinyl, pay particular attention to subfloor condition, trowel coverage, room temperature and traffic plan.
- At 20°C (68°F).
How to check readiness
Test the least-ventilated area before walking, covering or replacing furniture. The sheet gives a working time of 30 minutes for LVT and 80 minutes for sheet goods. Try a protected edge first and avoid turning, dragging or concentrated loads.
Avoid this mistake
Foot traffic, furniture and rugs can have different return times.
Compare with similar products
- Compare with MAPEI Ultramastic 5Light foot traffic: 2 days there, 2 days here.
- Compare with Sikafloor-219 UTELight foot traffic: 2 days there, 2 days here.
Questions
How long before you can walk on this product?
ARDEX states: The sheet gives a working time of 30 minutes for LVT and 80 minutes for sheet goods. Conditions: At 20°C (68°F).. The sheet says the floor can take loads after 48 hours. Conditions: At 20°C (68°F).. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
Why two working times for AF 145?
The sheet gives 30 minutes for LVT and 80 for sheet flooring, with airing of 20 to 40 minutes dry-bond.
How long do I have to work with this product?
ARDEX states: The sheet gives a working time of 30 minutes for LVT and 80 minutes for sheet goods. Conditions: At 20°C (68°F).. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.
What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?
Floor times assume the stated temperature and humidity. Cold slabs, thick coats and damp subfloors lengthen them. Follow the current data sheet. Follow the product label for your conditions.