The decision to acquire parquet flooring reflects the commitment to the longevity and reliability of the repair. An important aspect at work is the question, what parquet adhesive you should choose. Professionals advise to study the characteristic features of the proposed formulations and to choose the parquet glue most suitable in the parameters, so that no further damaged the quality of the entire flooring.
Requirements for parquet glue ↑
A better knowledge of the requirements for the properties of various types of parquet glue will help to choose the most suitable composition:
- Durability. Flooring belongs to an elite class of floor covering and provides operation over a long period. The ability of the adhesive to retain its adhesive properties during time is an essential condition of his choice.
- High-quality parquet adhesive after curing, residual elasticity. This property enables the wood to expand or contract in connection with a change in humidity or temperature in the room.
- It is better to choose parquet glue, not giving over time shrinkage. This feature will allow you to avoid the creaking of wooden planks as a result of his sagging.
- The precautionary approach requires a parquet glue containing in its structure a large amount of water. It provokes a deformation and swelling of the flooring (excluding moisture resistant wood) with the continued emergence of a squeak. Parquet wood of exotic species due to the oil content initially won’t be able to hold qualitatively when using dispersion adhesive.
- If you completely avoid having harmful chemical compounds when you select parquet glue fails, you should restrict their level. The high content of toxic substances in the parquet glue will provide long-term poisoning of the air in the room as a result of process of evaporation.
The types of adhesive materials ↑
Parquet glue is produced by one – and two-component. One-component composition is ready for use with no further action. Parquet adhesive with two components mixed immediately prior to application.
One-component adhesive ↑
The one-component parquet adhesive depending on the basis divided by types:
- Water-dispersion. Relates to environmentally safe products. Secreted when solidification of evaporation does not have a pungent smell, harmless to health and are optimally suited for use in residential homes and apartments. The percentage of water contained in the parquet adhesive affects the value of the goods, its high level significantly reduces the cost of the product. At the same time reduces the adhesion properties of the parquet adhesive. The main purpose of this type of adhesive to use when laying flooring with moisture resistant timber or planks of small sizes. Apply in other cases, water-dispersion adhesive should be used with caution – coating, made from fruit trees, ash, maple, alder and beech are not able to repel moisture and capricious in operation. Over time this will cause deformation of the Board.
- Adhesive solvent has a high level of strength when gluing. It is suitable for any floorboards. Due to the long stage of curing to Tinker with parquet slats valid for 5 days. Hardening glue based on the process of evaporation of solvent during the work care should be taken about the observance of fire safety rules. With its universal properties and high elasticity, glue of this group has disadvantages. This release sharp odor and lack of strength when working with the boards of massive size.
- Polyurethane adhesive for parquet Board is used for mounting on concrete, cement and anhydrite bases in places with increased load. When installing floor heating system it will be indispensable. Curing parquet adhesive occurs during the day.
- Celanovic glue refers to the materials of new generation, made on the basis of the modification of silane. Hardening is carried out by chemical reaction with moisture contained in the air. The advantages of parquet zilanawala glue set. Constant elasticity of glue combined with the high adhesion intended for wood of any breed. Celanovic glue is perfect for attaching the floorboard to the coupler. The absence of water and solvents allows operation at a warm field, and in places with high humidity. No odor and environmental safety attracts consumers with problems of allergic nature. Easy cleaning from the surface without staining, quick drying, ability for sound absorption, resistance to temperature fluctuations – he absorbed all the possible advantages of parquet glue.
Two-component adhesive for wood flooring ↑
Jet – another name for a two-component adhesive. Part of it curing agent gives the mixture a high reliability when mounted on different grounds. However, the main quality of the glue in the form of elasticity, absence of shrinkage and fast curing do not deteriorate.
Two-component adhesive for wood flooring is divided into:
- Polyurethane compound, used for flooring of different wood species. Elasticity, no odor and toxic substances during solidification – the main advantages of parquet glue. High quality leads cost an impressive glue.
- Epoxy-polyurethane adhesive has an unpleasant smell due to the content in the composition of the epoxy resin. Reduced elasticity in contrast to the polyurethane composition affects the price downwards.
Increased adhesive strength of the two components is actively used when laying solid wood and lacquered parquet. A reliable connection is made without damage to the surface.
The scope of various compositions ↑
After examining the types of parquet glue, the right to choose the composition that best suits the materials used, will be easy.
Specialists in the performance of finishing works often use a wide range of products of the Bostik brand. Compliance with environmental safety along with high quality and affordable pricing – the basic principles of the company. In the product catalogue parquet adhesive, based on polyurethane, of alcohol, mixed with polyvinyl acetate and other varieties, providing work for concrete and cementitious surfaces, plywood or tile. Range of products includes the following types of product:
- Glue parquet Bostik tarbicol EDGE refers to one component group that contains alcohol-based. Material is best select for decorating the floor, working with solid wood, varnished and untreated floors. Resistant to temperature extremes and fast drying.
- Polyurethane adhesive for parquet Bostik tarbicol PU 1K is among the one-component compositions. Operated when fixing mosaic flooring and raw wood coatings. Consisting of no solvents, cold-resistant and durable.
- To work with metal, cement or concrete base is best to choose a two-component polyurethane parquet adhesive Bostik PU Parcol 56.
- Polymer clay is Elastic is able to strengthen the Board up to a thickness of 2.3 cm, While water-resistant, environmentally safe, applicable to any ground.
A good alternative to brand Bostik is a company that produces glue for parquet «Bona Bond». Its range includes:
- dispersion adhesive with low water content;
- parquet glue on the complex alcohols with a low content of solvents;
- polyurethane adhesive from one – and two-component composition.
This diversity allows you to choose the most suitable to the specific work of the adhesive.
Technology laying parquet flooring on the adhesive ↑
A prerequisite of the quality of installation of the parquet floor is dry the surface of the screed. So to start, after one-month interval after filling. Mount floorboard at screed precedes the installation of vapor – and waterproofing interlayer, in certain situations, use of insulating layer.
The function of the waterproofing layer is performed plywood. The coupler is pre-exposed to priming, then it is distributed parquet adhesive, and made of plywood sheets. The spaces between them are filled with sealants.
The properties of bituminous mastics allow you to cope simultaneously with two functions of priming and waterproofing. Top apply parquet adhesive, subsequently mounted bracket. The adhesive is selected taking into account the compensation of the difference between the base screed and the linear extension of the parquet.
To purchase flooring should be with a reserve, its size varies depending on the intended drawing. Subject to laying the screed, the installation is as follows:
- Screed covered with a layer of parquet adhesives, floor prepping holes for fastening the plywood with screws. Fixation start with the center and produce 32 points.
- The sheets are mounted with an offset, the seams are treated with sealant, the gap between the wall and the plywood is 5mm.
- The first row of the parquet is secured with restrictive wedges for the formation of the gap 1 cm from the wall.
- Small plot sizes and the ends of the boards are processed with glue using a spatula, parquet blocks connect with each other, inciting a bar, and nails nailed to the plywood sheet.
- For qualitative adhesion alternately pressed against the floor each tablet. Speaking on the excess glue wipe.
- Each subsequent row is laid with an offset in Paldiski.
- Periodically a horizontal surface laid land check with the plumb line.
After the installation work is completed the coating is not exploited to the full hardening of the glue.
Conduct additional training with self-laying a parquet floor does not necessarily. The material is laid on the screed, saves strength, resistance to changes in humidity and temperature, appearance is not modified for a long time. The compliance process for the design surface allows you to fully experience the benefits of the selected material.
