How to choose glue for laminate

Speaking of laminate adhesive, many may be surprised. Indeed, because the laminate is mounted to the floor without fixing, and the glue is completely irrelevant. But laying laminate - it is also the fit of each board joint to the joint. Despite the fact that the design of the laminate provides a solid fit of its boards, yet the joints cannot be called perfectly tight, and therefore, if you purchased a cheap laminate, you need to glue them. We will understand how to make the right choice of glue for laminate.

Why use glue

1. The design of the boards glued to each other is much stronger. This means that all the negative effects that one way or another happen, can become insignificant for the laminated coating.
2. To improve the appearance. Although the laminated boards are very beautiful, their edges may still differ slightly. Laminate adhesive is designed to smooth out this distinction, and therefore such a floor will look just perfect.
3. The glue used for joints of laminated boards, significantly increases the integrity of the floor. If you refuse to glue the ribs, then if water gets under the boards, the owner of the room will have to spend a lot of money. Water can not only destroy the base, but also become a source of mold formation, in which case it will be necessary to completely dismantle the contaminated laminate.
4. The service life of the laminated floor when using glue is significantly increased. This is noted by all the masters, and there is no reason not to trust them. In short, the use of glue provides significant financial savings in the future. This applies equally to expensive laminate as well as to what is in a lower price category.

Selection

Are there any secrets, and what to look for when choosing a laminate adhesive? Recommendations of consultants in the store may not always be correct, because few of them have worked with at least one of the materials they offer.

Note! The package must necessarily contain an inscription that this adhesive is designed specifically for the laminate. In no case can you buy glue just for wood, because you cannot achieve lasting adhesion with it. Glue should not be water-based, since such compounds can not sufficiently seal laminated wooden boards. Masters do not recommend using oil-based formulations, or those that contain acetone.

With regard to specific brands, it is possible to identify some that have shown excellent results with laminated boards of any company. Glue "Kisel" comes from a famous German manufacturer. Decent quality at a reasonable price. Available in large containers of 0.75 liters. "Kleo laminate" - the composition of the French production. Its capacity is slightly less, 0.5 liters, and in terms of cost it is even cheaper than its German counterpart. Another well-known adhesive composition - "Thomsite". Packages of various capacities are on sale, including the largest ones, 12 kg each. At its cost, this glue comes out somewhat more expensive than the previous two, but the quality, which the manufacturer claims, is much higher. It is not only environmentally friendly and completely safe, but also has moisture resistance.

Note! "Tomsit" is suitable even for floor heating.

How to apply

So, how to choose glue for laminate is already clear. It remains only to understand how to apply it correctly. In general, you must always read the instructions for each specific composition, it will give more chances that the work will be carried out according to all the rules.

All surfaces of the boards should be cleaned from the smallest chips and dust, for this you can use a vacuum cleaner. Even small wooden particles can become an obstacle for the boards to fit snugly together. As is known, the laminate is fixed with the help of the thorn-groove construction. Glue must be applied to the board with the element “groove”, and only in this way can the perfect sealing of the joints be achieved. After the two boards are connected, it is necessary to press them tightly to each other.

Note! If excess glue comes to the surface, remove them immediately with a soft, damp cloth.

After the installation of the laminate is completed, it is necessary to wait for the glue to dry. Usually it takes a little more than a day, but it is best to read the instructions where the exact time will be indicated. During this time, the floor can not be subjected to any impacts - walk on it, put the furniture. At the end of the day, you can enjoy excellent hermetic and durable laminate flooring.