When working with an adhesive, remember to follow all of the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you choose to ignore any of the guidelines and the installation fails, fingers will most likely be pointing in your direction. (Photo courtesy of H.B. Fuller Construction Products.)
Flooring materials have no value until they’re installed and most flooring is installed with some type of separate adhesive, troweled or sprayed onto the substrate. Adhesives come in a variety of formulations for every type of flooring material and it is imperative the appropriate adhesive be used for the particular application. If you’re a fan of the old Andy Griffith show and fascinated with Barney Fife, one of my favorite lines he spews while indoctrinating new jailed detainees is, “The first rule is to obey all rules.” The same rule applies to installing flooring.