Adhesive & Glue

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Not every floor floats. Herringbone, chevron and Versailles are normally bonded to the subfloor, as are most tongue and groove floors, and that bond is what holds the pattern true for the life of the floor. Our range covers flexible adhesive rated for underfloor heating, PVA joint glue for tongue and groove joints, and jointing tape for sealing underlay seams. Coverage is stated on every product, so you can work out how much you need before ordering rather than running short halfway across a room. Do you need adhesive? It depends on how the floor is joined and how it is installed. The joining method is listed in the specification on every flooring product page. Floor Adhesive needed? Click system, floating No Tongue and groove, glued Yes Herringbone and chevron Usually yes Versailles panels Yes Patterned floors are bonded because of how the pattern distributes movement. A floating herringbone floor has movement running in two directions at once, which a floating installation cannot manage well. Choosing the right adhesive Flexible adhesive for wood floors A wood floor still moves slightly even when bonded down, so flooring adhesive is formulated to stay flexible rather than setting rigid. A rigid adhesive would either crack or pull the boards apart as the timber moves. Underfloor heating grades Over underfloor heating, both the bond and the movement are working harder. Use an adhesive specifically rated for it, and follow the manufacturer's guidance on commissioning the heating before and after fitting. PVA joint glue A different product for a different job. Joint glue goes into the tongue and groove joint between boards on a floating floor, not onto the subfloor. Only use it where the flooring instructions call for it. Underlay jointing tape Seals the seams between rolls of underlay so they do not separate as the floor goes down over them. Inexpensive and worth having. Follow the flooring instructions Manufacturers specify adhesive types for a reason, and using the