How to stick laminate flooring at home. How to glue laminate on a wall: technology, tools and materials, expert advice. Basic solution to the problem

Laminate has long established itself as an excellent flooring. But this material can be used not only for finishing the floor, but also for decorating walls. Walls covered with laminate look great and retain their attractive appearance for a long time (much longer than walls with wallpaper or paint). In addition, the design of the floor and the wall adjacent to it with the same material allows you to visually enlarge the space, so this technique is quite often used by designers, especially when working with small rooms.

No matter how paradoxical it may sound, but laying a laminate on a wall is much easier than laying it on the floor. But before introducing you to the technologies for attaching a laminate to a wall, we suggest learning about the advantages and disadvantages of this method of decorating, as well as finding out which laminate is best suited for these purposes.

Advantages and disadvantages of "wall laminate"

Laminate - a beautiful and durable wall covering

It should be noted right away that the wall decoration with laminate has much more advantages than disadvantages. For clarity, we have combined both of them in a table.

Laying laminate on the wall: advantages and disadvantages

№	Advantages	Flaws
1	Laminate is an environmentally friendly product.	Laminate is susceptible to high temperatures. Its use near radiators or cooking surfaces is not recommended.
2	It has high wear resistance, so when used on the wall, it will not be demolished.	Finishing the walls with laminate will cost more than painting or wallpapering them.
3	For wall decoration, you can use the thinnest (and cheapest) laminate, which makes it possible to significantly save.	If the laminate is attached to the wall with glue, it is necessary to carry out quite extensive preparatory work (in case there are defects or irregularities on the walls).
4	It has many different colors and shades.	Sensitive to moisture, therefore its use in the kitchen or in the bathroom is undesirable.
5	Can be washed with normal detergents.
6	With the help of a laminate, you can hide even strong defects and uneven walls.
7	It has excellent antistatic properties and practically does not attract dust.
8	The technology of laying laminate on the wall is quite simple and can be done without outside help.

Which laminate is suitable for wall mounting?

As already mentioned, for wall mounting, you can use the thinnest laminate with a minimum level of wear resistance. So you can not "bother" with the strength classes of the material, and focus all your attention only on its appearance.

When decorating walls with laminate, you can use the most inexpensive options of 21–30 strength classes.

As for the lock system (it can be adhesive, tongue-and-groove, click or kleimer), then when laying the laminate with glue, this parameter also does not matter, but when attaching to a wooden frame, it is better to choose a laminate with a click or kleimer lock system.

Click lock is the most preferred for laying laminate on the wall

Having decided which laminate is suitable for wall decoration, you can proceed directly to the technologies for its fastening. There are two main options for laying laminate on a wall: framed and fastened with glue. Let's consider each of them in more detail.

Fastening with glue

By itself, the process of fixing the laminate with glue is the easiest way to install. But you can only glue the laminate on a smooth and even wall (permissible level differences should not exceed 3 millimeters), so if there are defects or irregularities on the wall, you will have to carry out preparatory work to level it.

A set of tools for laying laminate flooring can be found in almost every home.

To prepare the wall surface, you will need a “standard” set of tools and materials for puttying work.

dry or ready-made putty (you can use the starting one);
primer;
spatulas of different widths;
construction mixer (in case of using dry putty);
container for preparing the solution.

For the laying of the laminate itself, you will need a relatively small list of materials and tools:

laminate;
glue;

Keep in mind that laminate flooring can expand when exposed to moisture and heat. Therefore, it is recommended to use only high-quality glue or "liquid nails" of well-known brands.

hacksaw for cutting laminate (a regular hacksaw is suitable);
metal square and pencil for marking;
wooden or rubber hammer;
building level;
rag to remove excess glue.

Laying technology

The first step is to carefully level the wall with a starting putty. When the putty dries (usually 24 to 48 hours), the wall surface is primed in order to ensure better adhesion of the adhesive to the wall surface.

Laminate - the material is quite heavy, so it is categorically not recommended to neglect the preliminary priming of the wall surface.

When the wall is fully prepared, you can proceed directly to laying the laminate.

It starts from the bottom left corner. Glue or liquid nails are applied to the first panel. Then it is glued to the wall.

Use only high-quality glue or "liquid nails" to fix the laminate

Depending on the brand of adhesive, the panel may need to be removed from the wall after a short press and allowed to air dry for 5-10 minutes.

Please note that when laying the laminate on the wall, it is necessary to leave a small gap between the bottom row of panels and the floor. To do this, under the first panel you need to put small (1-2 centimeters) gaskets, which are easiest to make from scraps of the same laminate. At the end of the work, the gap between the wall and the floor will be hidden by the plinth.

Following the first panel, the subsequent ones are attached to the wall, the horizontal laying of which is periodically controlled using the building level. The surface of the laminate is tapped with a rubber mallet.

If the whole laminate panel does not fit at the end of the row, then it can be shortened with a conventional hacksaw.

Laying the second row starts with half the panel (it is also shortened with a hacksaw).

Rows of laminate are stacked in a "staggered" order

This is done so that the laminate lies in a "checkerboard pattern", which allows you to give the surface a more attractive appearance.

If you glue the laminate without weathering the glue, then after laying two or three rows, you will need to take a break and let the glue “grab”. Otherwise, under the weight of the upper rows, the lower panels may move.

The frame for the laminate is best made from wooden bars

Mounting a laminate on a wooden frame is a more time-consuming process, but it avoids the need for pre-preparation of the walls. So if you are dealing with very uneven or deformed walls, we recommend that you use this particular technology. This method of fastening will also be the best option in cases where it is necessary to hide various technical communications behind the laminate sheathing, for example, electrical wiring or water pipes.

Necessary tools and materials

For the manufacture of the frame will need wooden bars. It is undesirable to use a metal profile, which is great for fixing drywall, for a frame under a laminate, since it is not very convenient to fix laminate panels with metal screws.

From the tools for installing the frame you will need:

hacksaw for metal;
drill or perforator;
screwdriver or screwdriver;
level and plumb;
a hammer;
roulette;
cord or thick thread for installing "beacons";
dowel-nails, with which the frame is attached to the wall;
stapler, hammer and level (needed for attaching the laminate).

Work begins with the installation of the frame. The frame is installed perpendicular to the laying direction.

In modern conditions, for the repair of apartments, a locking method of fastening is used.

On the one hand, the locking method of laying is very convenient.: it does not take much time to install the laminate, at any time you can remove and replace the damaged lamella.

On the other hand, with a glueless installation method, the ends of the laminate are more often exposed to moisture, as a result of which the floor covering may lose its attractive appearance (laminate dies swell, swell and rise when water hits them.) Using a special adhesive for laminate, you will not only provide a hard fixing the flooring, but also protect the ends of the lamellas. Today we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of laminate adhesive, introduce you to its main manufacturers, and advise on how to choose it.

You will also learn the features of laying flooring using a special adhesive composition for laminate.

General information

What is laminate

Laminate can be laid on the floor using the locking method, or by gluing it to the surface of the coating. To choose the best way to install laminate flooring, consider what kind of laminate flooring is. Laminated panels include several pressed layers of fiberboard, MDF, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tiles.

A special film is visible on the surface of the laminate, which protects against damage and abrasion. The side parts of the panels are protected from mechanical damage and moisture by protective wax. At the ends there are locks for docking boards. Inside there is a base made of impregnated kraft paper, which will be in contact with the substrate.

Why you need glue for installing laminate

Laminated panels are not glued to the floor, but are laid in a floating tongue-and-groove method. The adhesive composition is necessary in order to process the ends for connecting the laminate in the area of \u200b\u200bseams and joints. You need to use glue designed for laminate. It is strictly forbidden to seal the seams and joints of the laminate with glue for other coatings.

Benefits of using laminate flooring adhesive

Using adhesive for laminate flooring has several advantages:

Flaws

But the glue method also has a number of disadvantages:

You can only dismantle the floor if you remove it completely, individual parts cannot be replaced, because the coating will be monolithic. It is also impossible to reuse lamellas: they lose their attractive appearance.
After gluing the floor covering, you need to wait until the composition finally hardens. Forceful impact on the floor is excluded for a period of at least 24 hours before placing furniture or walking on it.
If glue is used to process joints, then installing a warm floor system is not recommended.
The use of adhesive technology will increase the cash costs for the material and the work of professionals. This technology is complex and not everyone can do this job accurately.

Use of glue

What glue to glue the laminate

The selection of adhesive for laminate should be approached with particular care, as an improperly selected composition can damage the building material.

Special requirements are imposed on the adhesive mixture for laminated coating:

Professionals advise not to buy water-based glue.
Laminate adhesive must not contain synthetic solvents that adversely affect human health.
The adhesive composition for laminated panels must have high adhesion, regardless of where the building material is laid. But at the same time, when choosing glue, you should pay attention to the scope of its application. If you will be laying laminate in an office, commercial and government institutions, then choose an adhesive with increased adhesion and hardness. The higher the permeability of floor coverings, the stronger the material and adhesive composition for it should be.
If the laminate is to be laid on a floor that has frequent and direct contact with water, then the adhesive should be used to protect the joints from moisture, completely sealing the seam. If there are no gaps in the laminate due to high-quality glue, then the service life of the coating will increase.
Adhesive for laminate should be water-repellent, not react to the use of detergent chemicals. Inertness with respect to external influences is an important quality of laminate adhesive.
The glue must be durable and reliable. If a dry film appears on the adhesive during use, then the strength of the floor decreases.
Choose an adhesive that is resistant to temperature extremes, does not crack when the temperature drops or rises.
The environmental friendliness of the adhesive must also be considered. It is important that it does not emit toxic substances.
Viscosity and ductility allows the adhesive to better adhere to the floor surface.
The elasticity of the adhesive mixture ensures that temperature fluctuations do not weaken the solidity of the floor covering.
Ease of use will make it possible to accurately and quickly lay out the building material, it is easy to remove excess glue.

Varieties of glue for laminate

There are 4 types of adhesive for laminate

Water dispersion glue is not used by specialists, because not only will it not protect the laminate from moisture, but it itself can cause damage to the building material.
resin adhesive-moisture resistant composition, which includes synthetic binders. Resins give the coating strength, protect against moisture, increase the life of the laminate. But they also have disadvantages: high price, inability to use for a board with a thickness of less than 1.4 cm. Professionals advise using glue for seams.
Two-component adhesives have a high adhesion of the material to the surface. Cross-linked polyvinyl acetate gives hardness and strength to the adhesive. A distinctive feature of the two-component polyurethane adhesive is increased moisture resistance, which allows you to save the laminated coating for many years. An important advantage is that the surface does not need to be primed before applying the glue.
Adhesive one-component. It has a high level of viscosity, elasticity, strength. It does not smell, does not emit toxic substances into the environment. It does not contain water, solvents, so it is effectively used not only in private construction, but also in apartment buildings. People call it superglue. It hardens quickly, so it is necessary to properly install the laminate. The underfloor heating system is also compatible with this adhesive. It is only necessary to lay the laminate on a carefully leveled and dry base.

Popular manufacturers

To find out which glue is better, you should pay attention to proven brands. The most popular and well-known manufacturers are Tomsit, Kleo Laminat, Kisel. The products of these manufacturers are of high quality and reliability.

"Tomsit"

It produces products that are famous not only for high adhesion, viscosity and elasticity, but also for moisture resistance, efficiency, resistance to temperature extremes, chemical elements, and microorganisms.

Long adhesive life is possible under the harshest conditions. Adhesion remains at a high level even after many years of service. This glue is effectively used for different types of laminate, wood coatings. The price of glue is moderate.

"Cleo Laminate"

This company is from France. It gives the buyer high-quality products with elasticity and increased adhesion. Apply the adhesive composition on a dry and fat-free surface. Excess can be removed quickly without damaging the laminate. Adhesive is used for various types of laminate. It is considered one of the best adhesives for laminate flooring.

"Kisel"

The glue of this company does not contain harmful toxic substances, it is considered environmentally friendly and safe. It is used for different types of laminate, firmly connects floating type dies. The German brand is known all over the world. The average cost of production is $4.

In addition to the popular adhesives described above, there are less popular products.

BASF FAST 3000

This is a synthetic two-component adhesive that dries quickly. It takes only 2 hours for the glue to dry. The hydrophobicity of the adhesive helps the long life of the laminate.

SIPOL

Two-component Italian-made adhesive has high strength and adhesion to any surface. The hardener, which is part of the polyurethane adhesive, firmly holds the laminate to the surface, protects the ends from moisture.

ADESIV PELPREN PL6

Glue also refers to two-component compositions. Does not contain water, solvents. Environmentally friendly, does not contain harmful substances, safe for humans. Excess adhesive is easily cleaned from the surface of the floor covering.

FORBO 157MS

A one-component mixture is produced in Switzerland. Dries out in 2 days. The cost of the composition is high. An environmentally friendly substance that does not emit toxic substances, therefore it does not harm a person. Elastic and viscous, hardens quickly. Can be used on floors with underfloor heating.

Laminate adhesive cost

Most adhesive compositions for laminated panels of medium and high price categories are of high quality. Cheap adhesive mixtures do not always meet the requirements of SanPin. They can damage the laminate flooring. Therefore, if you buy glue on the market, pay attention to well-known brands and prices.

Experienced craftsmen recommend that when choosing glue for laminate, focus on customer reviews and take glue from a well-known brand. It is better to buy more expensive glue, but be sure of its quality, than to save money on small things, but ruin the flooring. The price of adhesive for laminate varies from 200 rubles to 1500-2000 rubles per pack. The cost of "Cleo Laminat" is 0.33l-110-130 rubles.

Application methods

Before using the glue, you need to read the instructions for its use. Laminate is a floating floor covering. The flooring is carried out not on a rough base, but on a special substrate.

The substrate must be carefully leveled before laying the laminate. If the base is not even enough, the result will be disastrous. If the alignment is not given sufficient attention, then the load on the laminate will be uneven. A crooked floor will cause the interlocks to loosen after a few months, cracks will appear between them, and water that gets into them during mopping will cause the laminate to swell.

The floor covering will become unaesthetic. Alignment is best done with tile adhesive, OSB and. Plywood should be laid when the height differences are noticeable and the humidity in the apartment is low or normal. The coating is treated with an antiseptic composition, and the plywood is mounted on wooden floors and screwed with self-tapping screws.

Tile adhesive can be used as a leveling base for laminate flooring only if the differences are small, no more than 3 mm. Plaster is prepared from the adhesive, mixing it with small chips and sawdust. Next, they level the floor, pouring the base with plaster. Installation of OSB is similar to installation of plywood. This strong, wear-resistant material perfectly levels the base.

The floating floor is attached as follows: the end of each subsequent board enters the end of the previous one. When the second row of laminate is installed, each subsequent row is offset by half the length of the previous row. To do this, the laminate panel is cut into 2 halves, which will help to move the boards relative to each other in a checkerboard pattern. Glue is applied to the side of the saw cut of the board, and it is attached to the first row.

Installation of boards is carried out at low humidity, temperature above 15 degrees. With the method of sealing joints, you need to remember about the technological pause. Having laid three rows of laminate with glued joints, you need to wait until it dries, evaluate the work, and only then proceed to continue it.

Recommendations of experts when using the joint sealing method

Professionals advise that the glue should be applied to the end of the short side, and then connect the dies together.

Do not overdo it with its quantity! Excess glue should be washed first with a wet cloth or sponge, and then wipe the area with a dry cloth. If the excess adhesive cannot be wiped off with a sponge, a special floor care product should be used. Spray the product on the glue stain, wait until it is absorbed, then wipe it off with a sponge or cloth. You can use a knife to remove the hardened glue, just be careful not to damage the lamellas.

Experts recommend gluing not only the ends, but also the tongue and groove surfaces. Glue is applied along the entire length of the upper end of the groove, and only after that the grooves are connected to each other so that there are no gaps, and they are knocked out with a hammer through a block of wood.

It is necessary to lay the laminate in the direction of incidence of light. The first panel should be mounted with a groove to the wall, leaving a gap of 1 cm. We also leave a technological gap of 10 mm between the lamellas to compensate for the expansion. It is made by inserting spacer wedges. If the laminate is not installed in a floating way, but is planted on glue, then the installation procedure is as follows: we clean the floor and floor covering from dust, degrease them and cover with a primer. The places where the glue will be applied can be treated with sandpaper.

Next, the laminate is covered with adhesive and laid on the floor. When connecting the parts, they need to be slightly pressed against one another and left for 15 minutes so that the glue grabs. So that excess glue does not come out at the joints and does not stain the laminate, it is better to seal them with masking tape or tape.

If excess glue still got on the laminate, and you did not immediately wipe it off, then you can use a solvent. Soak a cotton swab or rag in the solvent and wipe off the glue stains. Remove excess glue no later than 20 hours after laying, otherwise it will be difficult to wipe them off. Glue dries from 70 to 100 hours. If the laminate is glued to the wall, then the installation should be done from top to bottom. A gap of 1 cm is also required in this case. Apply glue to the entire surface of the board, and then press it against the wall with force.

Results

The advice of professionals on laying laminate with glue, proposed in the article, will help in its proper installation in the best possible way. It is up to you to decide which method you use when laying laminate flooring, floating or adhesive. It is important to weigh all the arguments for and against, and only then make a decision. The main thing is to extend the life of the laminate, to preserve its properties.

When installing laminate flooring, you will need a laminate adhesive. Why is it needed, because the floor is laid dry, in a floating way, without gluing the boards to the floor? The fact is that the adhesive solution is necessary for sealing the connecting interpanel seams. This will protect the slats from swelling, strengthen them and prevent the floor from swelling.

Why you need laminate adhesive

Laminate adhesive is needed to increase the wear resistance and strength of the "floating" coating, protect the seams from moisture ingress and improve the aesthetic performance of the floor.

If you lay boards without gluing, unprotected areas will remain at the joints and seams, which will significantly reduce the life of the coating. Let's remember for a moment the technology of laying lamellas.

When installing a “floating floor”, the planks are attached to each other by a locking connection; it will not work to glue or somehow fix them to the substrate or rough base. Adhesive compounds for joints and seams will give the coating optimal strength. With them, laminated boards hold tightly, not wearing out under constant pressure and mechanical stress.

Adhesive solutions: types and features

How to glue the laminate, or rather, the joints and seams between the lamellas? Adhesive mixtures by composition are:

water-dispersion;
one-component based on polymers;
polyurethane two-component;
based on synthetic resins.

Attention! When installing a laminate, it is strictly forbidden to use PVA glue. A water-based mixture will damage the lamellas, it will be impossible to restore them!

Water-dispersion mixtures for laying laminate are considered universal. They are easy to use and are the best suited for laying a "floating" floor, including with your own hands. The composition of the adhesive compositions may be different. Their cost and quality directly depends on the manufacturer and the presence of certain components in the composition. What is added to the glue? These can be plasticizers and pigments, water-repellent and polyvinyl acetate additives.

A one-component adhesive with polymers is used when the laminate is laid on a solid, even and dry substrate. It is worth remembering that the composition is characterized by super-fast solidification. Its remains are cleaned from the surface immediately after laying the floor, then it will not be rubbed off.

Resin-based synthetic compounds are used with lamellas with a thickness of 14 mm and above. They are characterized by super strength, resistance to moisture and mechanical stress. Synthetic-resin adhesive is durable, ideal for interlock installation.

Most experienced craftsmen are unanimous in their opinion that it is best to use two-component adhesives for gluing laminated boards. They are created on a polyvinyl acetate basis, which gives the mixture a special strength. Superglue with polyurethane has good adhesion, and laminates glued to each other can be laid without a pre-installation primer.

What to look for when buying glue

Which glue is best? It has already been said above that a lot depends on the formula of the composition and the manufacturer. But whichever of the compositions we choose, there are general requirements. A quality product must have:

environmental friendliness to be safe for the skin, mucous membranes, respiratory tract and the environment;
excellent adhesion, which guarantees super strength and quality of the final coating;
resistance to moisture and aggressive environments;
resistance to high and low temperatures;
strength after hardening;

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What adhesive composition is needed will help determine the instructions for use, which describe all the characteristics and features of the product. When buying, they also pay attention to whether the composition leaves stains or smudges after hardening. This is important, because the aesthetics of the flooring is important in the interior.

Good to know! Laying the laminate on the glue is carried out in a warm, dry room, the air temperature in it should be at least +15 C.

Among the assortment that is in building supermarkets, such adhesives as Kisel (Germany), Tomsit (Hungary), Kleo (France) are considered the best. They are available in sealed containers with a capacity of 0.5-0.75 liters and are inexpensive. With them, gluing a laminate quickly and efficiently is not difficult.

In some cases, a waterproof laminate sealant such as Masterfix Gel or ClickGuard is used. It has optimal adhesion, quickly fills the seams and joints between the lamellas, as if "sealing" them. Sealants are produced with different pigments, which allows them to be matched to the color of the lamellas: spruce, pine, wenge, oak, alder and more.

Laying laminate flooring with glue

When installing a laminate using the technology of a "floating" floor, in general terms, the process looks like this:

the floor plane is cleaned of dirt, debris and dust, removing foreign tools and accessories to the side;
laying the laminate is carried out strictly in the direction of the light;
the adhesive composition is applied to the upper end, evenly distributing along the entire length;
the lock connection is “closed” as firmly as possible, leaving no gaps;
the ends of the next lamella are attached directly to the ends of the previous one;
the next row of boards is attached to each other, but always with an offset of exactly ½ relative to the other lamella.

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After installing the laminate, you should get a perfectly flat plane. This means that the work is done correctly, in compliance with the technology.

There are traces of glue left, what should I do?

No matter how careful the master installer is, the adhesive can accidentally get on the floor. Its traces must be immediately removed from the surface of the laminate, otherwise it will dry out, be absorbed and it will be impossible to wipe it off. How to do it:

take a damp sponge and wipe the dirt;
finally wipe the slats with a dry cloth.

If you cannot remove traces of glue, you will need a special care product for laminate and other floor coverings. They are sprayed in place, left for two to three minutes, and then the surface is wiped with a cloth or sponge.

Advice! It is not recommended to erase the glue from the lamellas with a knife. The steel can leave scratches that will detract from the appearance of the floor.

By watching the video you will learn even more:

Properly laid laminate looks aesthetically pleasing, you can not worry that over time it is deformed from mechanical stress and moisture. If you are not sure that you can independently install the lamellas, you should trust experienced professionals.

Laminate is considered one of the most sought-after materials for creating high-quality, attractive and reliable flooring. It is produced in a large number of types, and the most popular is the material equipped with special locks during the production process, which simplifies installation. However, reliable and high-quality adhesive laying is often used. In this case, you need to know which laminate adhesive can be used, as well as how to work with it.

This method has both pluses and minuses, therefore, before the direct process, it is recommended to carefully study all its most important features. The positives include:

the adhesive method allows you to choose a laminate that is not equipped with locks, and its cost is much lower than other types;
all joints in the resulting coating are reliably protected from moisture and other negative influences;
the versatility of work is due to the ability to create a coating even over a system of underfloor heating;
harmlessness is guaranteed if the adhesive is chosen correctly, which is completely free of hazardous components;
the service life of the resulting coating is increased, and any sprawl or divergence of the joints does not appear.

Laying on glue allows you to increase the service life of the coating by about 2 years. Laminate board layers
Applying adhesive to laminate flooring

However, there are some disadvantages of the method that involves gluing the laminate to the floor. The floor may only be glued if it is in perfect condition. Additionally, there are the following disadvantages of the process:

it is important to choose the right adhesive for the laminate, since the result of all work depends on its quality and parameters;
high-quality adhesive solution has a significant cost, which increases the cost of the process of laying the flooring;
you have to spend quite a lot of time on laying, and if material with locks is selected, then it takes a lot of time to process the locks with glue;
the laid laminate can only be used after 10 hours or more, since it is important that the glue is completely dry, otherwise the coating will easily deteriorate;
there is no way to reuse the laminate.

Due to the above disadvantages, it is necessary to carefully approach the choice of adhesive solution.

Types of glue

An important point in laying the coating is the correct choice of adhesive. Which laminate adhesive is right for you? To do this, you can focus on the types of solutions:

a mixture with synthetic resins - such an adhesive has hydrophobic parameters, and also guarantees a strong and reliable connection of individual coating strips. Ensures the durability of the fastening and its resistance to various chemical influences. It is this composition that is considered optimal for gluing a laminate, so it is recommended by many experts. However, it is usually suitable for strips with a significant thickness exceeding 13 mm;
polymer compositions - are the ideal solution for laying laminate in living rooms. This is due to the fact that the composition does not contain solvents or water. The solution itself is elastic, and also provides a strong and reliable connection of the planks. It does not have an unpleasant odor and is also considered very easy to apply. It is allowed to work with him on the underfloor heating system. However, an important point is the application of such a solution exclusively on flat surfaces;
two-component polyurethane composition - often chosen when working with laminated panels. However, before applying it, it is recommended to treat all surfaces with a high-quality primer. Due to its use, reliable gluing of the ends of each laminate board is ensured. This glue dries quickly, so it is important to quickly remove all excess from the front surface of the coating, for which an ordinary damp cloth is used. Otherwise, after its final solidification, it will be difficult to remove the excess;
water-dispersion composition - some experts claim that it is not suitable for the planned work. However, in fact, its parameters and quality completely depend on the manufacturer, as well as on which components are included in the composition. When working with glue, an unpleasant odor does not occur, and a water-resistant connection is also obtained. The composition does not contain organic solvents, and it can also be used over heated floors. It is important in the process of working with this tool to take into account certain conditions: air humidity should not exceed 60 percent, and the temperature should be above 15 degrees.

Types of glue for laminate

When choosing a composition, it is important to adhere to the rules:

the adhesive solution must be specifically designed to work with the laminate;
if it is planned to carry out repeated finishing work after about 5 years, then it is allowed to use water-based products, and if a high-quality coating is used that will last more than 15 years, then a more reliable and durable glue should be chosen;
the cost of the material should not be too small, since this certainly indicates its low characteristics, so it will not work to get the perfect result of work with it.

Thus, after choosing the optimal means for work, you can proceed to the direct laying of the coating with glue.
Water dispersion
based on polyurethane

The adhesive provides optimal protection of the locks in the slats against moisture and rapid wear. Therefore, an increase in the service life of the coating itself is guaranteed. Laying can be carried out in different ways, but the most commonly chosen technology is a floating floor, assuming that the coating is not rigidly attached to the base or walls of the room. The whole process of laying laminate on glue can be divided into stages:

the ends of the slats are attached to the ends of other panels to end up with a full row;
two created rows are connected to each other by lock connections;
during operation, it is important to position all the strips with an offset so that the joints do not coincide, which will positively affect the reliability and durability of such a coating;
the joints are certainly processed with the optimal amount of adhesive solution, but you should not apply too much of it, since the excess will still have to be removed from the front side of the planks;
it is necessary to apply glue only to the upper ends, after which the solution is distributed along the entire length of the plank;
all connections should be as tight as possible, otherwise numerous and significant gaps will appear.

Thus, everyone can do the work associated with gluing the planks to each other. It is not difficult, therefore it is available to the owner of the premises who does not have the relevant experience.
The short end sides of two adjacent boards are smeared with glue, after which docking is performed
Installation work using glue should take place at low humidity and air temperature above 15º C
If the laminate is mounted on the wall, then the panels must be well treated with glue.

Which is better to choose

It is possible to glue planks with high quality only when using the optimal composition, which has the necessary parameters and a good composition. You should not choose an adhesive in which synthetic solvents act as components, since it is not used for residential premises.

When choosing glue, you should focus on certain recommendations of experts:

good resistance to moisture is considered an important parameter of the solution, so it is advisable to choose hydrophobic compounds;
excellent adhesion with the selected floor covering, and without this factor, it will not be possible to obtain a durable and reliable connection;
ease of removing residues and stains, since during operation it is impossible to do without the solution getting on the front of the coating;
long service life, which is equal to or greater than the life of the selected floor material;
ease of use, especially important for people who independently perform the process;
environmental cleanliness, since the work is carried out in residential premises;
resistance to changes in temperature and humidity;
the ability to withstand periodic heating and cooling;
high strength under the influence of various mechanical factors.

Thus, it is not difficult to choose the adhesive with which the laminated material will be laid, if you understand the basic recommendations and rules. A quality solution will not be too cheap, so you should prepare for spending money.

How to remove glue residue

Even if you work carefully and carefully, there is still a high probability that the solution will get on the front of the planks. In this case, it is important to quickly remove the remaining adhesive, since it dries very quickly, and after this process it will be difficult to remove it.

Removing glue is done in simple steps:

a sponge is taken, which is slightly moistened;
it carefully wipes the surface on which the glue has got;
wipe off with a dry and clean cloth.

Removing adhesive residue

If the adhesive has already dried up, as a result of which it is not removed in the usual way, then you will have to purchase a special tool designed to properly care for the laminate.

It is sold in almost every hardware store. It is very easy to work with it, since there is usually a spray gun with which the right amount of product is applied to the coating area. It is necessary to leave it for a few minutes, after which both the solution and the glue are removed with a sponge. These products are optimal not only for removing glue, but also for other difficult stains.

Thus, the laying of the laminate can be carried out not only in the standard way, involving the use of locks, but also by the adhesive method. It is efficient and has many benefits. However, it is important to correctly select which glue is suitable for the laminate, with optimal qualities and parameters, as well as correctly perform all the work that ensures a high-quality result.

Laying laminate flooring video

The video describes the technology of laying laminate on glue.

Laminate is traditionally very popular because its performance is simply excellent. is not a difficult matter, if you follow the recommendations of experts, then everything can be completely done with your own hands. Such a procedure can be carried out in different ways, but the most reliable and practical is traditionally considered to be laying a laminate with glue. This requires tools such as:

Putty knife.
Building level.
Roulette.
Brush.
Rail.
Metallic profile.

Advantages and disadvantages of laying with glue

This method has both undoubted advantages and very significant disadvantages.

In terms of benefits, they are:

Joints are reliably protected from moisture.
There is no need to choose a laminate with locks, and this allows you to save a lot.
The service life is quite long, when compared with interlocks (on average, 2 years), the integrity of the coating remains reliable, there are no “spreads”.

Laying laminate on glue will extend the life of the floor for several years, unlike the locking method of laying.

Now for the disadvantages:

It is necessary to purchase glue, which implies additional financial costs.
Laying is carried out for quite a long time.
After laying the laminate, at least 10 hours must pass, and only then the floors can be used.
Laminate cannot be used a second time.

For laying laminate on glue, it is necessary to take the choice of the latter very seriously, since the quality of work largely depends on this.
In the construction stores today, waterproof glue is widely available, which is great for this. If you use a different adhesive for this purpose, this can cause the joints to swell and the attractive appearance of the flooring will be hopelessly damaged. Water-based glue (especially PVA) should never be used. Before applying the adhesive, be sure to read the instructions. Special attention must be paid to the amount of adhesive that is needed, the excess must be removed carefully.

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How is laminate flooring installed?

The substrate must be dry, even and firm. In order to assess the evenness of the coating, it is necessary to take into account the size of the gap between the floor surface and the rail 2 m long. If the floor turns out to be uneven, then you need to carefully level it.
The elements of the laminated floor must be glued together, for this, tongue-and-groove structures should be used.

Thanks to the glue applied to the ends of the laminate board, at the end of the work, the joints will not be visible.

Start laying along the wall in the direction of the light. Then, at least 10 mm of clearance must be left along the walls; for this, expansion wedges must be used. In this regard, the presence of gaps is a necessary condition, since the laminate is a hygroscopic material (that is, it absorbs moisture well). As for the size, it can vary depending on what temperature and humidity characteristics are in the room. It is best to use cutting plates that are 40 cm long during the laying process.

The glue should be as follows: the first row with a groove to the wall, and the second should start from the cut off part of the first row. The first 3 rows must be checked (a ruler and a cord are used for this), they must first be laid dry without glue. If everything is in order, then the first 3 rows of laminate should be glued in the most accurate way, while all joints should be accurate and straight. This stage should be taken with special care, since the quality of laying the laminate of the entire floor depends on it.