Bostik — Surface Preparation Systems
Slab-Cote™
Premium asphalt-based concrete primer and moisture vapor retarder for professional flooring preparation.
Bostik Slab-Cote™ is a high-performance asphalt-based primer and vapor retarder designed to protect, seal, and prepare concrete substrates before flooring installation. It helps reduce moisture vapor transmission while improving adhesive bond strength for resilient and wood flooring systems.
Product Overview
Professional concrete preparation
Slab-Cote™ creates a cleaner, more stable concrete surface by sealing porous substrates, reducing moisture vapor movement, and improving flooring adhesive performance prior to installation.
Key Benefits
Moisture vapor reduction
Helps reduce moisture vapor emissions through concrete substrates before flooring installation.
Improved adhesive bond
Supports stronger flooring adhesive performance on properly prepared concrete surfaces.
Concrete surface sealing
Helps seal porous concrete and improve overall substrate preparation quality.
Renovation & new construction
Designed for professional flooring preparation in both remodeling and new-build projects.
Flooring system protection
Helps reduce moisture-related flooring installation failures.
Professional surface prep
Provides dependable substrate preparation before resilient or wood flooring installation.
Recommended Applications
| Application |
Use |
| Concrete substrates |
Surface preparation and moisture vapor control |
| Wood flooring systems |
Helps improve adhesive performance and substrate stability |
| Resilient flooring |
Supports long-term flooring installation performance |
| Renovation projects |
Ideal for moisture-sensitive remodeling applications |
| New construction |
Professional moisture management and flooring preparation |
Technical Documents
Slab-Cote™ Technical Data Sheet
PDF — product specifications, usage details, and application information
Slab-Cote™ Safety Data Sheet
PDF — safety, handling, storage, and product precautions
Material temperature should be at least 60°F at mixing. Always test concrete moisture levels prior to application for best long-term flooring performance.
Always confirm flooring compatibility, substrate condition, and moisture levels before installation. Follow all Bostik preparation, application, safety, and drying instructions before use.
Questions about moisture mitigation or compatibility?
Call DF Studio NYC at 347-801-2855.