High-Performance Wet-Stick Vinyl Flooring Adhesive

KEY BENEFITS

• High initial grab
• Strong long-term bond
• Wet-stick installation system
• Moisture resistant once cured
• Low VOC formula
• Fast and efficient installation

WHERE TO USE

• Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT)
• Vinyl plank flooring
• Interior concrete screeds
• Residential flooring installations
• Commercial flooring installations
• High-performance flooring projects
• And many more applications

HOW TO USE

• Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, level and properly prepared
• Confirm substrate moisture is below 3%
• Stir adhesive thoroughly before use
• Apply evenly using a 1.5mm x 1.5mm x 1.5mm V-notch trowel with 5mm spacing
• Install flooring immediately into wet adhesive
• Work in manageable sections only
• Roll flooring using a 68kg three-section floor roller

Rolling Guide:
• Coastal regions: Roll within 10 minutes
• Inland regions: Roll within 60 minutes

Critical: No flash-off time is required. Do not use on wooden substrates, foam-backed flooring systems or damp surfaces.

Tip: Remove excess adhesive immediately during installation to maintain clean joints and a professional finish.

WHY CHOOSE

• Designed specifically for LVT and vinyl planks
• Faster installation than traditional flooring adhesives
• Reduces tile movement and peaking
• Moisture-resistant performance
• Professional-grade installation reliability

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Water-based acrylic adhesive
• Wet-stick application system
• Coverage: 4–5m² per litre
• Working time: 15–60 minutes
• Immediate initial bond
• Full cure: 24–48 hours
• Shelf life: 12 months

TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. SINCE 1939.

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High-Grab Multi-Surface Flooring Adhesive

KEY BENEFITS

• High initial tack and grab
• Extended working time
• Suitable for difficult floor coverings
• Bonds coarse-backed materials
• Water-based low VOC formula
• Strong long-term bond strength

WHERE TO USE

• Vinyl tiles
• Vinyl sheeting
• PVC flooring
• Needle punch carpets
• Coir flooring
• Interior concrete and screeded floors
• And many more applications

HOW TO USE

• Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, level and free from dust or grease
• Repair uneven surfaces using suitable floor levelling products where required
• Stir adhesive thoroughly before use
• Apply evenly using a notched steel trowel

Trowel Guide:
• Vinyl flooring: Use a 1.5mm V-notch trowel
• Coarse-backed or needle punch flooring: Use a 2–3mm V-notch trowel

• Allow adhesive to flash off for 30–45 minutes
• Install flooring onto tacky adhesive
• Roll flooring thoroughly after installation for proper bonding

Critical: Not suitable for exterior use, vertical applications or damp/unprepared surfaces.

Tip: Always ensure full adhesive transfer to the flooring backing before final installation to maximise long-term bond strength.

WHY CHOOSE

• Designed for professional flooring installations
• Handles difficult high-memory floor coverings
• Extended open time improves installation accuracy
• Strong bond performance across multiple flooring types
• Low VOC water-based formulation

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Water-based acrylic adhesive
• High solids formulation
• Colour: White
• Flash-off time: 30–45 minutes
• Coverage: 4–10m² per litre
• Notched trowel application
• Shelf life: up to 12 months

TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. SINCE 1939.

G298

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Reliable Vinyl & Carpet Flooring Adhesive

KEY BENEFITS

• Reliable bonding performance
• Controlled tack for easier installation
• Suitable for vinyl and carpet flooring
• Contains anti-fungal protection
• Low VOC formula
• Water-based and low odour

WHERE TO USE

• Fully flexible PVC flooring
• Semi-flexible PVC flooring
• Cushioned vinyl flooring
• Carpet tiles
• Needle punch flooring
• Interior concrete and wooden substrates
• And many more applications

HOW TO USE

• Ensure surfaces are dry, level and free from dust or grease
• Repair uneven surfaces before installation where required
• Stir adhesive thoroughly before use
• Apply evenly using a serrated steel trowel

Trowel Guide:
• Standard flooring: Use a 1.5mm V-notch trowel with approximately 5mm spacing
• Vinyl over existing vinyl: Use a maximum 1.0mm V-notch trowel

• Allow adhesive to flash off for 30–40 minutes until tacky
• Vinyl over vinyl may require up to 60 minutes flash-off
• Install flooring and ensure proper adhesive transfer

Critical: Not suitable for exterior applications, vertical applications or damp/unsealed surfaces.

Tip: For coarse or needle punch flooring, install into wet adhesive to ensure full adhesive transfer.

WHY CHOOSE

• Designed for everyday flooring installations
• Works across multiple flooring types
• Helps reduce fungal growth under flooring
• Easy application and workability
• Reliable long-term bond performance

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Water-based acrylic adhesive
• Coverage: 5–6m² per litre
• Flash-off time: 30–40 minutes
• Low VOC formulation
• Notched trowel application
• White colour
• Shelf life: up to 12 months

TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. SINCE 1939.

G190

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Specialist Adhesive for Mosaic Wood Flooring & Timber Panels

KEY BENEFITS

• Designed for mosaic wood flooring
• Ideal for timber floor panels
• Strong permanent bond
• Hard-drying formula
• Water-based and easy to use
• No cracking over time

WHERE TO USE

• Mosaic wood flooring
• Parquet flooring panels
• Small-format timber floor panels
• Interior concrete floors
• Interior plaster surfaces
• Non-structural timber bonding
• And many more applications

HOW TO USE

• Ensure surfaces are clean, dry and free from dust or loose particles
• Stir adhesive thoroughly before use
• Do not add water or solvents
• Apply using a serrated steel trowel

Trowel Guide:
• Use a 6mm spaced serrated trowel with 3mm deep notches

• Spread adhesive in sections of approximately 500mm wide x 3m long
• Allow approximately 10 minutes flash-off time before placing timber panels
• Position panels and tap firmly using a rubber mallet
• Allow at least 48 hours before sanding or walking on the floor

Critical: Not suitable for engineered click flooring, floating laminate systems, large solid timber planks, exterior applications, damp surfaces or structural timber bonding. Do not apply below 5°C.

Tip: Work in manageable sections to prevent adhesive from drying before timber panels are installed.

WHY CHOOSE

• Specifically designed for parquet and mosaic flooring
• Strong long-term bond performance
• Hard drying without cracking
• Easy water clean-up
• Trusted flooring installation performance

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

• Water-based synthetic emulsion adhesive
• Colour: Pink
• Coverage: approximately 2.8–4m² per litre
• Flash-off time: approximately 10 minutes
• Initial drying: 48 hours
• Full bond strength: 2–3 days
• Shelf life: 12 months

TRIED. TESTED. TRUSTED. SINCE 1939.

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