Engineered hardwood flooring is the fastest-growing segment in the hardwood industry. It can be installed on all types of subfloors (where it can be floated, stapled or glued) and has become especially popular due to its inherent structural stability, especially for wider widths. In order to have a successful glue-down wood flooring installation, it really helps to understand the types of wood flooring adhesives and how they work. While you don’t need to be a professional chemist to understand them, a little knowledge of both chemistry and bonding will go a long way. Here’s a condensed overview of the essentials.
There are basically three types of adhesive chemistries: Modified Silicone Polymers (or MS+), Polyurethanes, and Acrylics.