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Flooring adhesives tout new formulations

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A mid higher consumer expectations and rising industry standards, flooring adhesives manufacturers have rolled out innovative enhancements and even brand-new iterations to boost performance and ease of use. Following is an overview of some of the latest flooring adhesives hitting the market.

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Latest adhesives boast improved formulations

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe—In much the same way that the different floor covering products and categories are constantly evolving and changing, so, too, are the wide variety of adhesives and glues utilized in the installation of those products. No matter the project, there’s an adhesive designed to tackle it.

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Adhesives: Greener formulations retain functionality

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Quinn T here are many different flooring adhesives , each offering benefits to weigh and pricing to compare. From high-strength construction epoxy adhesives to thinset or thick-bed mortar, the latest glues deliver speed and efficiency while adhering to environmental regulations as green adhesives. Modern adhesives.

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Suppliers tout eco-conscious glue formulations

Floor Covering News

By Jacqueline Hinchcliffe — Today’s flooring adhesives tout better grab, faster cure times and overall easier workability, among other key attributes. Following is a sampling of the latest eco-conscious flooring adhesives. Wood HP4 is solvent-free, low odor, low VOC, FloorScore certified and LEED compliant. Sika-Dritac.

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Resilient glues continue to evolve

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B uoyed by technology advancements, the benefits of the latest adhesives for resilient flooring are wide and far-reaching—from better indoor air quality to less risk of moisture-related flooring failure. This adhesive can be used for all types of resilient flooring over both porous and non-porous substrates.

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Ceramic tile for safe and sustainable homes

Diary of a Tile Addict

Ceramic tile is not only beautiful, it is also healthy for your home. So states a Bulletin from TCNA (Tile Council of North America)s. The Bulletin notes that tile is also long-lasting, easy to clean, fire-safe, and offers many slip-resistant choices. Ceramic tile contains none of the formaldehyde found in some floor coverings.

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Karndean Designflooring wins ADEX Platinum Award

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Better for the planet Made with the company’s K-Wave friction-grip backing to keep the flooring in place, Karndean LooseLay can be installed without full-spread adhesive. Individual planks and tiles are easily removed and replaced if damaged. Pieces also can be lifted and reused.