Panel bonding in just five simple steps

Some facade panel adhesive systems require as many as ten to fourteen steps during application. Bostik Paneltack® delivers reliable bonding in just five straightforward steps. This is largely because Bostik primers and adhesives combine essential properties. Take the wash primer. It does it all: degreases, cleans and endhances adhesion in one step. As a result, applicators only need to follow five clear steps, saving valuable processing time without compromising on quality, durability, or reliability.

Matched to the panel specifications

There is no single universal adhesive for bonding facade panels.

Panel properties such as dimensions, weight, expansion and shrinkage, as well as environmental conditions like sun and wind exposure or potential seismic risks, require carefully tailored adhesive/primer combinations. This is, for example, important to eliminate the risk of panels detaching over time.

Bostik has been addressing this for over 35 years with the Paneltack® system, offering specific adhesive/primer combinations for the reliable, safe, and fast bonding of Rockpanel panels, HPL/solid-core panels (including Trespa and Fundermax), and thin ceramic panels (including Laminam, Grespania Coverlam, and Cosentino Dekton).

In addition, the Paneltack® system is certified for bonding fibre cement panels such as Swisspearl.

The panels can then be bonded in just five simple steps.

Advantages of bonding facade panels vs. screwing

Endless design possibilities
Durability and good thermal insulation
Quick and clean installation
Significantly better distribution of tension
No visible screws or cover caps
No contamination from leak marks
No point load, preventing breakage
Suitable to install thinner panels

Work smarter, reduces mistakes by choosing PanelTack

Paneltack® is not only a highly reliable system for bonding facade panels, it is also fast. Additional steps that are often required with other systems, such as cleaning, drying, and sanding, are in most cases not necessary with Paneltack®.

Since all products are single-component, there is no need to mix any ingredients. This not only saves valuable labor time but also eliminates errors caused by incorrect mixing ratios or techniques. Furthermore, leftover material does not need to be discarded at the end of the day; when properly sealed, the product is ready for use again the next day.

With more than 35 years of experience, four R&D departments, our own production department, extensive certifications, close collaborations with panel suppliers and comprehensive processing instructions, processors and their end customers can rely on the highest quality, durability and reliability.

With more than 35 years of experience, four R&D departments worldwide, in-house production, extensive certifications*, close partnerships with all panel suppliers and comprehensive processing instructions, processors and their end customers can rely on the highest quality, durability and reliability.

_{*Certifications: ETAs for the bonding of various panels, KOMO, Reaction to Fire according to EN13501-1 and VOC certifications such as A+, EC1 Plus, M1 and ISEGA. An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration is also available for all Bostik Paneltack adhesives.)}

Fast, reliable facade panel installation in five steps

Steps 1 and 2: Primer

The first step is to prime the substructure and the panel, often with a wash primer, which acts as a degreaser, cleaner and adhesion enhancer. In addition, installers can choose between a transparent or black primer for aluminium substructures. Bostik also offers primers that penetrate the substrate and improve adhesion on porous panels. These primers are applied with a roller.

Step 3: Foam tape

Step 3 is to apply foam tape. The foam tape is applied vertically to the framework and provides temporary fixation of the panel, giving the adhesive time to cure, while also serving as a spacer and ensuring that the adhesive bead is exactly the right width and thickness.

Step 4: Adhesive

In step 4, apply the adhesive in straight, even and uninterrupted triangular adhesive beads using the special V-nozzle. The properties of Paneltack adhesives are tailored to the properties of the different types of panels. For example, S970 PANELTACK S has been developed specifically for Rockpanel and is also included in Rockpanel's ETA for bonding their panels. There is also a special adhesive for HPL/Solid Core panels (H970 PANELTACK) or fibre cement/glass/ceramic/natural stone/ACM panels (H975 PANELTACK HM).

Step 5: Installation

Finally, mount the facade panel onto the substructure, applying light pressure to the panels against the tape (using a rubbing motion) to ensure optimal performance of both the tape and adhesive.

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