V-Notch Trowel for Rubber Flooring Adhesive

V-Notch Trowel for Rubber Flooring Adhesive — 9” x 4” Steel Blade

When you’re doing a glue-down rubber flooring installation, the trowel isn’t optional — it’s how you get consistent adhesive depth across the entire subfloor. Spread too thick and you waste adhesive; spread too thin and the bond fails. This V-notch trowel is sized specifically for rubber flooring adhesive application, with a 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” V-notch that delivers the correct spread rate for polyurethane adhesive at approximately 75 sqft per gallon.

Specifications

• Blade: 9” x 4” hard, cold-rolled steel — built for extended wear over multiple projects
• Notch size: 1/8” x 1/8” x 1/8” V-notch — matches the spread rate specified for Eagle Grip polyurethane adhesive
• Handle: High-impact black plastic for a secure, comfortable grip
• Reusable: Clean after use and store for future installations

How to Apply Adhesive with a V-Notch Trowel

1. Pour or spread a working section of polyurethane adhesive onto the subfloor — work in manageable sections (typically 50–75 sqft at a time)
2. Hold the trowel at a consistent angle (approximately 45°) and comb the adhesive in straight, parallel lines using the V-notch edge
3. The notch creates uniform ridges that collapse evenly when the rubber flooring is pressed into place, ensuring full contact coverage
4. Lay the rubber flooring into the wet adhesive and press firmly; work out air bubbles from the center toward the edges
5. Clean the trowel immediately after use before adhesive cures

Complete the Glue-Down Installation Kit

• Eagle Grip Polyurethane Adhesive — the adhesive this trowel is sized for; 1 gallon per ~75 sqft
• 48” T-Square — for cutting rubber rolls straight before laying into adhesive
• Utility Knife — for perimeter and seam cuts in the rubber flooring