Flexible floor coverings — vinyl, LVT, PVC, linoleum, textile carpet — are fixed using different principles than ceramic or stone coverings. The flexible material moves: it expands and contracts with temperature changes and deforms under pressure load. The adhesive must follow this movement, not resist it — therefore, hard, rigid adhesives cannot be used for these.
Flexible flooring adhesive is a flexible, pressure-sensitive, or chemically bonding adhesive that absorbs the movement difference between the covering and the substrate while providing a stable bond. The composition — acrylic, polyurethane, SMP, or dispersion-based — depends on the type of covering and the level of stress.
Vinyl and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile): Heat-sensitive, dimensionally variable material. Pressure-sensitive acrylic dispersion adhesive or two-component PU adhesive, depending on the substrate and traffic.
PVC sheet flooring: Medium-viscosity, fast-bonding adhesive applied over large areas. Ventilated application is required for solvent-based types.
Linoleum: Natural, relatively heavy material that requires a strong bond to the substrate. Special linoleum adhesive that forms a stable bond despite the natural oil content.
Textile carpet: Pressure-sensitive adhesive variant that remains removable in case of carpet replacement.
Flexible flooring adhesive provides a durable bond only on an even, solid, dry, and dust-free substrate. On uneven substrates, the flexible covering forms voids over depressions, causing long-term detachment. Substrate preparation — leveling, priming — cannot be skipped.
In wet or humid rooms — commercial kitchens, changing rooms, gyms — moisture-resistant certified adhesive is required. Standard acrylic adhesives lose their bonding strength under moisture exposure.
Browse our flexible flooring adhesives or request advice to select the right adhesive for your covering type and substrate condition.
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