Wood floor installation
Within a home or commercial space, floors make up the second largest surface area, with only the walls comprising more square meters. So, choosing a hardwood or hard-surface adhesive that will provide a safer, healthier environment, both during installation and once complete, is an important decision for architects and designers.
Wood floor installation
Within a home or commercial space, floors make up the second largest surface area, with only the walls comprising more square meters. So, choosing a hardwood or hard-surface adhesive that will provide a safer, healthier environment, both during installation and once complete, is an important decision for architects and designers.
Bona's premium line of silane-based adhesives
Choosing the right adhesive for your project depends on the sub-floor and working method. We have developed different adhesives to cover different situations, all exclusively developed for wood floors. At Bona, we understand the art of adhesives.
Lower environmental impact
Bona's silane-based adhesives were developed to provide a healthier environment, both during installation and once a wood floor is ready for use. Stringent certifications ensure architects and designers healthier environments for their projects clients.
Specifications
Building strong floors
Bona adhesives are the perfect choice for installations on a variety of sub-floor materials. Formulated with the perfect balance of elasticity and strength, Bona adhesives are the only GREENGUARD GOLD Certified adhesives for wood floors, allowing for a safe installation environment. Unlike other adhesives that can be too rigid or too flexible, Bona adhesives mimic the natural movement of wood.
A solid foundation
Bona adhesives are the perfect choice for installations on a variety of sub-floor materials. Formulated with the perfect balance of elasticity and strength, Bona adhesives are the only GREENGUARD GOLD Certified adhesives for wood floors, allowing for a safe installation environment. Unlike other adhesives that can be too rigid or too flexible, Bona adhesives mimic the natural movement of wood.
Noise and sound dampening
Impact sound
Airborne sound
Articles
Moisture Mitigation with Bona R540
Flooring contractors who understand moisture mitigation as it relates to hardwood floors know that moisture testing and proper preparation are crucial. Learn the steps to success.
FCICA Insights: The Right Adhesive is Crucial
When it comes to installing hardwood floors, the right adhesive is crucial to a job well done. During the installation of a solid nail-down wood floor, it is common practice to “glue assist” in areas such as starting and ending rows along with borders. When installing wide plank flooring, the flooring industry recommends the use of adhesive in addition to nailing.
Informational and instructional videos
Bona R540 for moisture mitigation
The application process is simple; Bona R540 rolls on quickly and dries fast, allowing the nail down installation to proceed within one to two hours. A glue down installation can start within 16 hours.
Bona Adhesives acheive GREENGUARD GOLD certification
New floor installation requires the use of an adhesive to ensure the floorboards stay in place. Yet not all adhesives are created equal. Some can affect the safety and air quality of the home leaving an intense smell to linger for weeks after the floor is installed. The good news is that innovations in adhesives have come a long way.