XL Brands, a Bostik company, expands its flooring adhesive portfolio with InnoStix PSA Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, a bio-based product formulated to deliver aggressive tack, strong bonds, and reliable performance in demanding installation environments.
WAUWATOSA, WI – XL Brands, a Bostik company, expands its flooring adhesive portfolio with InnoStix PSA Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, a bio-based product formulated to deliver aggressive tack, strong bonds, and reliable performance in demanding installation environments.
InnoStix PSA is a USDA BioPreferred® Certified adhesive with 32% biobased content, designed for the installation of carpet tile and a wide range of vinyl flooring materials. The non-staining, solvent-free formula allows carpet tiles to be released and re-bonded for easy replacement without significant loss of adhesion, while supporting low-VOC indoor air quality standards.
“We’re seeing more of a shift towards products that are more sustainable, have a lower carbon footprint, and qualify for more LEED points,” said Jake Stadler, Category Manager – Surface Preparation & Resilient Flooring Systems. “Just because a product is bio-based does not mean we’re sacrificing performance—our R&D team has done a phenomenal job creating a product that blends the high-performance requirements of today’s resilient flooring applications with a future-looking, sustainable and biobased solution.”
In addition to strong bonding performance, InnoStix PSA helps reduce environmental impact, with the potential to lower CO₂ emissions by up to 34% compared with standard pressure-sensitive adhesives. The adhesive may also contribute toward LEED® v4 EQ credits on applicable projects.
The adhesive is engineered to perform in demanding jobsite conditions, offering excellent resistance to moisture vapor and alkali and compatibility with concrete substrates up to 95% relative humidity and pH levels up to 10.0.
InnoStix PSA is suitable for use with a variety of flooring materials, including:
- Vinyl-backed modular carpet tile
- Non-vinyl-backed modular carpet tile
- Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and luxury vinyl plank (LVP)
- Vinyl sheet flooring
- Vinyl composition tile (VCT)
- Fiberglass-reinforced sheet vinyl
The adhesive also features MicroSept® Advanced Antimicrobial Protection, helping resist bacterial and fungal growth throughout the life of the installation. Its low-odor, low-VOC formulation supports healthier indoor environments during installation and beyond.
By combining bio-based innovation with aggressive tack and dependable performance, InnoStix PSA provides installers with a flooring adhesive designed to meet the evolving needs of modern construction projects.
About Bostik
Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, is a leading and global player in specialty adhesives and sealants for industrial, construction and consumer markets. With annual sales of 2.7 billion euros in 2024, a presence in more than 50 countries, and over 7000 employees, Bostik develops multifunctional sealing and bonding solutions that support its customers in their quest for innovation, sustainability and performance. As part of Arkema group, it places the social and the climate challenges at the heart of its strategic and operational priorities. www.bostik.com/us
About XL Brands
As part of Bostik, XL Brands enhances one of the most comprehensive ranges of professional‑grade adhesives available to architects, designers, distributors, and contractors worldwide. Bostik is recognized globally for innovation and performance across construction and industrial markets. XL Brands brings over 40 years of proven expertise specifically in commercial flooring adhesives, manufacturing installation solutions known for their reliability, sustainability, and ease of use. www.xlbrands.com/
Claire Pavon
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