Tytan Professional makes polyurethane foam adhesives and sealants designed for contractors who need products that work in real jobsite conditions. Their 29oz subfloor adhesive stands out for bonding to wet and frozen lumber down to 23°F while replacing up to 12 traditional cartridges.
The 29oz Game Changer
500 linear feet of coverage from a single 29oz can — that’s what replaces an entire case of traditional 28oz cartridges. The math works out to roughly 50% savings on both labor time and product cost. But the real value shows up when you’re framing in November and the lumber’s frozen.
The adhesive bonds to wet and frozen wood surfaces, working reliably from 23°F to 95°F. That temperature range covers everything Montana throws at you except the deepest arctic outbreaks. Shear strength hits 451 psi on dry lumber — more than enough for subfloor applications.
The product applies as foam, then immediately turns into a gel and slowly expands to fill gaps, cracks, and inconsistencies between the subfloor and joist. Over the next 24 hours it re-expands to fill gaps, creating a rock-hard bond between the subfloor and joist. No secondary expansion means it won’t lift your subfloor after installation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Coverage | 500 linear feet per can (1/2 in. bead) |
| Replaces | Up to 12 traditional 28 oz cartridges |
| Shear Strength | 451 psi |
| Application Temperature | 23°F to 95°F (-5°C to 35°C) |
| Skin Formation | ≤ 20 minutes |
| Full Cure | 48 hours to 5 days |
| Secondary Expansion | 0% (post-expansion increase) |
| VOC Content | 90 g/L |
Air Sealing That Actually Matters
Multi-floor and below-grade builds can exhibit air sealing issues not seen in single story homes due to the potential for air leakage between the subfloor and joists. Tytan designed their subfloor adhesive to address this specific problem.
The adhesive creates an airtight seal that improves blower-door test results — not just marketing talk, but measurable improvement. It’s part of their TYTAN UP! whole-home air sealing system, targeting the gaps that actually cost you on energy efficiency tests.
The heat conductivity of ≤0.25 BTU·in/hr·ft²·°F means the adhesive itself doesn’t create thermal bridges. Small detail, but it matters when you’re chasing every fraction of an R-value for code compliance.
What Tytan Makes Beyond Subfloor Adhesive
Selena Group, Tytan’s parent company, ranks as one of the four largest polyurethane foam producers in the world. Tytan Professional provides solutions that give confidence in building in a robust, modern and professional manner.
Their product line spans the foam and adhesive categories contractors actually use:
- Polyurethane foams (32 products in straw and gun grades)
- Foam adhesives (21 products)
- General adhesives (55 products)
- Sealants (55 products)
- Waterproofing products
TYTAN’s products are developed in cooperation with professional builders. The company understands the world of professional constructors and designs solutions to address their actual needs and the challenges they face. That contractor-first approach shows in details like the zero secondary expansion on their subfloor adhesive — because nobody wants callbacks for buckled floors.
TYTAN innovations result from close cooperation with professional contractors. By studying contractor feedback and observing everyday jobsite work, the company creates products and systems which actually improve performance. Products are tested in real-world conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much coverage does one 29oz can provide? Approximately 500 linear feet per can with a 1/2 inch bead, which replaces up to 12 traditional 28oz cartridges. This reduces labor time and product cost by roughly 50%.
Q: Does it actually bond to frozen lumber? Yes, it bonds to wet and frozen wood surfaces. The adhesive works reliably from 23°F to 95°F, covering most winter construction conditions in Montana.
Q: How long before the subfloor can be loaded? Skin formation happens in 20 minutes or less, but full cure takes 48 hours to 5 days depending on temperature and humidity. The adhesive applies as foam, immediately collapses to gel, then re-expands over 24 hours to fill gaps and create a rock-hard bond.
Q: Will it lift the subfloor after application? No. The adhesive has 0% secondary expansion (post-expansion increase), preventing the lifting issues common with standard expanding foams.
Q: How does it help with air sealing? Multi-floor and below-grade builds can exhibit air sealing issues due to air leakage between subfloor and joists. The adhesive creates an airtight seal that improves blower-door test results as part of the TYTAN UP! whole-home air sealing system.
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