Varieties and popular brands of adhesives for carpets, rules of use
In a construction supermarket, you can buy glue for any type of carpet (polypropylene or rubber base). Adhesive products vary in composition, consumption per square meter and drying speed. Using a special glue, you can stick the mat to any surface. The adhesive secures the mat firmly and permanently to the floor.
Basic Adhesive Requirements
In some rooms the floor surface is carpeted. This rug must be well secured so that it does not pile up or become deformed. You can stick the mat to the floor using double-sided tape. True, the glue will provide much better adhesion to the surface. With the help of such a substance, you can lay the track on steep steps or on slippery surfaces.
For carpet, choose a glue that will dry for an hour. This time is enough to eliminate errors or remove defects that have appeared. A product that dries and hardens quickly is not suitable for bonding. In a short time, the rail will not have time to attach to the ground.
It is not recommended to choose a long-drying composition.
In this case, it will saturate the carpet and penetrate the front surface, leaving stains.The main requirements of carpet glue are: drying speed (not less than an hour), simplicity and ease of use, excellent adhesion to any surface, the coating should remain elastic after hardening.
Varieties
There are several types of glue that can be used to securely attach the mat to the floor. Each product has its own strengths and weaknesses.
Dispersive
Dispersion types include PVA glue and acrylic products of similar composition. PVA does not have an unpleasant smell, toxic additives. It is easy to use, the substance dries quickly and adheres well to surfaces. The consumption of such a composition is 0.5 kg per 1 square meter of surface.
Dispersion glue based on PVA has a significant drawback - a decrease in properties at high humidity. Consumption is 0.3-0.5 kg per square meter of surface. Acrylic-based glue is more expensive than PVA. But such a product is more resistant to moisture, provides better adhesion and is more elastic.
Velcro
Velcro adhesive provides good grip on any surface. Applying this composition makes it possible at any time to tear off the parquet from the floor, and then reuse it. This substance dries in 25 minutes. With Velcro, the mat can be attached to any surface. The substance is resistant to humidity, but can be washed off with soapy water if necessary.
Velcro does not contain toxic additives, does not burn, is not afraid of temperature extremes. The best known adhesive is KIILTO GRIP.
Bi-component
There are special two-component polyurethane glues on the market. The hardener is not included in the adhesive, it is sold as a kit. The components are mixed before use.Solidification of such a substance occurs within an hour due to chemical reactions that take place between its components. Moisture does not affect adhesion.
It is recommended to open windows and doors during the renovation. This glue contains toxic substances. But the two-component product firmly sticks the carpet. The track does not lose its elasticity when the adhesive dries. It will be impossible to dismantle the coating without damaging it. At a price, such glue is 2 times more expensive than dispersion glue.
popular brands
Most often, the carpet is glued to the base using a water-dispersion adhesive. Such a product has a very reasonable price and provides reliable bonding of materials.
Forbo
It is an acrylic-based dispersion adhesive. Forbo - products from German manufacturers. Adhesive consumption is only 450 grams per square meter. Forbo, in addition to carpet, can be used when laying linoleum.
Homakol
This is a water-dispersible adhesive, designed for gluing carpets to any base on various substrates (concrete, wood, chipboard). This composition does not require special safety measures during operation. The substance can be easily applied with a notched trowel. The product offers high resistance to bonded materials.
Axton
This versatile adhesive can be used on carpets and linoleum. Dries in 30-60 minutes. Substance consumption is only 150-200 grams per square meter of surface.
How to choose the right one
The choice of glue depends on many factors. Before buying an adhesive, you should carefully study its technical characteristics and instructions for use.
Room size
When buying glue, consider the area of the room.Usually a 500 gram package is enough for 1 square meter of soil. The consumption of the adhesive product is indicated on the label or in the instructions.
Base
When purchasing a product, you need to consider the type of surface the mat will be laid on. Wood floors or floors that are too porous will absorb a lot of glue, so they will consume more glue. It is recommended to prime the substrate with a primer before gluing the carpet. Such a procedure will increase the adhesive characteristics and reduce the consumption of the substance.
Operating conditions
If you need a compound that will firmly attach the carpet to the floor, choose a two-component product. This glue will provide a secure bond. It will be possible not only to walk on the carpet, but also to move furniture. It will be difficult to dismantle such a coating.
If you plan to remove the mat over time, purchase Velcro glue. At home, it is best to lay the mat on a water-dispersible adhesive. Such glue does not emit toxic substances, but it reliably connects materials.
Flooring base
When choosing an adhesive, you should pay attention to the base of the mat. The rug can have a jute, textile, latex, polypropylene or rubber backing. The instructions for use indicate with which base the adhesive can be associated.
Mats with rubber or polypropylene backing can be applied with a two-component adhesive. For a textile base, it is better to buy a water-dispersible product.
Convenience
It is easier to install the mat with Velcro. Water-dispersing product, no less convenient to use. Two-component glue is mixed before use, moreover, this composition dries quickly.
You need to work with it immediately and fully use the prepared mixture for an hour.
Price
For the price, water-dispersion glue is the cheapest. The most expensive is the two-component product. The price of the package depends on the capacity, that is, on the volume, as well as on the manufacturer. A product of the same quality may have different prices.
How to glue correctly
When using a water-dispersible adhesive, prepare the base first. It is cleaned and primed. The glue itself only needs to be mixed before use. Apply the substance to the floor in a thin layer using a brush, trowel or roller.
The mat is rolled out on a semi-moist base, carefully pressed and leveled. The seams must fit together perfectly. You can overlap the track, attach a metal ruler, then cut through two panels and remove the extra strips. The resulting stains are immediately cleaned with a damp cloth.
If the carpet is laid on a two-component compound, the mixture is prepared just before use. The use of the glue is limited in time. You must consume the prepared mixture within the hour. The carpet is rolled out on a damp base, pressed and leveled.
Common Mistakes
When working with glue, you cannot save it when applied to the base. If the floor is not completely treated with glue, the carpet will not stick in some places. It is better to buy a cheaper glue, but apply it over the entire surface without leaving any gaps.
Use a fine-toothed trowel to spread the adhesive on the floor. You can use a brush or a roller. It is not recommended to use a spatula with a wide tooth pitch.
Additional tips and tricks
The base must be cleaned, leveled and primed before gluing the carpet.The carpet is laid on the floor so that the seams are located along the line of lighting. When gluing several pieces, make sure that the joints are not in the middle of the piece. It is possible to join the carpet pile on a rubber or polypropylene base by cold welding.
Before gluing, the track is laid on the ground and leveled. Then half of the mat is folded over and an adhesive is applied to the floor. One part of the track is laid on a wet base and immediately proceeds to the distribution of glue on the other side. The glued mat is leveled, the remnants of glue are removed with a damp cloth.