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Bostik's wood floor adhesives have consistently shown their worth over numerous years, ensuring a sturdy, enduring connection between wood floors and the subfloor. Currently, our polymer adhesives are suitable for a diverse range of wooden floors, such as engineered and solid wood floors, along with different subfloor types.

Opt for Bostik system solutions for a thorough installation process, including everything from subfloor preparation to applying wood floor adhesive. Regardless of the challenge, Bostik is ready to help you meet your goals with our broad expertise and diverse product range.

WOOD REACTS TO ITS ENVIRONMENT

Wood flooring is sensitive to fluctuations in temperature and humidity levels. It undergoes expansion and contraction in response to changes in its moisture content. In humid conditions, wood absorbs moisture and swells, while in dry environments, it loses moisture and shrinks.

When choosing your wood flooring adhesives, it is crucial to consider the type of wood being installed.

4 REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO BOND WOOD FLOORING

Effectively bonding your wood flooring is a vital step in guaranteeing a stable and enduring installation. Professional wood floor adhesives securely join the flooring pieces and affix them to the subfloor. These adhesives are indispensable for securing your beautiful floors and establishing a robust bond that ensures your floors stay in place for years.

1. STABILITY

Creates a strong and permanent
bond between the flooring and the
subfloor making the floor more stable.

2. DURABILITY

Limits the risks of warping
or damage over time.

3. ACOUSTICS

Reduces in-room and impact noise
as the adhesive eliminates the space
between the flooring and the subfloor.

4. AESTHETIC

Bonding wood flooring results in
a more seamless and uniform
appearance without visible joints.

The quality of subfloor preparation directly impacts the final design

When installing wood flooring, proper subfloor preparation is the first and most critical step. The subfloor should be smooth, solid, and dry. Ignoring this step may lead to considerable damage and potential legal problems. If the floor isn't level, it's crucial to use a self-leveling compound before applying the wood floor adhesive. Moreover, if there is no moisture in the cement-based subfloor, a primer is unnecessary.

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Which solutions for wood floor installations?

Bostik's wood flooring solutions are suitable for all installations where wood flooring needs bonding. Whether you're working with solid or engineered wood floors, our adhesives provide various benefits to minimize risk and enhance performance. Our adhesives incorporate technologies specifically crafted to enhance durability, acoustic properties, and comfort, all aimed at ensuring your project reaches its full potential.

1. Engineered wood floor

2. Solid wood floor

3. Acoustic system

4. Finishing

ENGINEERD WOOD FLOORING: The most popular choice in wood flooring

Engineered wood flooring typically features a multi-layered construction. At Bostik, we offer two main solutions for all engineered wood flooring formats:

WOOD H110 ECO PARQUET: This adhesive is designed with well-formed ridges for perfect transfer and strong adhesion.
WOOD H160 MULTI PARQUET: This adhesive is easy to apply and sets quickly.

SOLID WOOD FLOORING: Highly durable with an authentic charm

Solid wood flooring is crafted from planks milled from a single piece of timber. At Bostik, we provide two hybrid adhesives tailored for solid wood flooring:

WOOD H160 MULTI PARQUET: This adhesive is suitable for all types of wood flooring, is easy to apply, and has a fast drying time. It can be used on solid wood floors up to 110mm in width.
WOOD H200 ELASTIC: This adhesive offers high mechanical performance, a long open time, and a fast setting. It is suitable for solid wood floors up to 200mm in width, catering to a broad range of the market.

ACOUSTIC SYSTEM: Reduce noise with built-in sound absorption

Consideration of acoustics is crucial in residential and hospitality environments. Our high-performance solutions serve as an effective noise reduction barrier over the subfloor, ensuring exceptional sound reduction and limiting the transmission of noise and impacts between rooms and floors.

At Bostik, we present an adhesive system with integrated soundproofing: WOOD H910 SILENTSTIK (patented formula). This adhesive provides high acoustic performance, addressing both impact noise and airborne noise. It's a versatile 2-in-1 product, acting as both a bonding agent and enhancing acoustic properties. Importantly, there's no need for traditional acoustic membranes or underlays. When applying this product, using the SILENTSTIK spatula is important to achieve optimal acoustic and bonding results.

PARQUET SKIRTINGS: The perfect interior finishing touch

Skirtings offer numerous benefits to the entire wood flooring structure. They enhance the appearance and contribute to the functionality and stability of the floor. At Bostik, we provide the perfect solution to seal the joint between the skirting and wood flooring. Our product is available in 10 colours and is adaptable to a wide range of wood flooring types. ACRYL PARQUET boasts a fast drying time of 3 to 5 hours.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

In the image on the left, you can see an overview of Bostik's wood flooring range. It provides a quick overview of the various options we offer. There's a variety of styles to choose from, catering to different preferences and spaces.

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