8 best adhesives for linoleum

When installing linoleum to the floor, the material will last longer if it is glued to the base. Due to this, the coating will not be able to move from walking, waves on the surface will not form from moving furniture. Over time, the decorative flooring will not shrink from drying, and the seams will not disperse. To fix the linoleum, apply different compositions, depending on the material of the sub floor. We have prepared a rating of the best adhesives for linoleum, for which we studied the characteristics of dozens of products and customer reviews. The information will help to choose a good glue for the price and properties.

How to choose glue for linoleum

Before studying the ranking of the best adhesives, we recall briefly the criteria for choosing a product to understand the advantages of the nominees submitted. The building product is bought, paying attention to the following parameters:

1. Glue base. An aqueous solution of acrylic, cellulose acid, latex and rubber can be used as the basis of the adhesive. Goods with this composition is more suitable for dry, heated premises. The adhesive based on polyurethane and epoxy resin is designed for low temperatures and high humidity, but it costs more.
2. Drying time. The indicator varies from 10 to 60 minutes. The total time for laying linoleum and putting the surface into operation depends on it.
3. Consumption from one kilogram. The importance of determining costs when installing a floor covering. The indicator can be from 2 to 5 m².
4. Packaging The product is sold in containers from 100 ml to 20 liters. A small container is practical when laying linoleum on an area of ​​1-2 m², so that there is not much excess material left, and large containers will be useful for installation in spacious rooms.
5. Application Method. Glue is supplied through its own spout in a tube or by means of a spatula, which draws the agent from the container. This determines the convenience of the process and the laying time.
6. Compatible with linoleum backing. The adhesive must be compatible with the base of the linoleum, which is always indicated on the packaging. Among the flexible web material may be felt, fabric, foam, pile, and also baseless. There is a homogeneous and heterogeneous floor material.
7. An important factor when choosing glue for linoleum is the base material of the floor itself. These can be highly absorbent and slightly absorbent surfaces. It is by these signs that our rating is divided.

Top adhesives for linoleum

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best glue for linoleum on concrete floor	1	TYTAN Professional	2 056 ₽
	2	NORME COLOR PROFI	2 134 ₽
	3	Homakoll 208	224 ₽
	4	KS "Optimist K503"	149 ₽
The best glue for linoleum on wooden floor	1	Forbo 522 Eurosafe Star Tack	2 977 ₽
	2	Polynom 101	530 ₽
	3	TEKS KS Building	219 ₽
	4	SINTEX H-44	220 ₽

The best glue for linoleum on concrete floor

In apartment buildings, administrative institutions and private buildings, concrete floors or screed are used as a subfloor. The material has an increased moisture absorption, therefore special adhesives are used to attach linoleum to it.

TYTAN Professional

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the ranking is occupied by goods from the Polish manufacturer.Glue is made on a water-dispersed basis and is similar in texture to paste. Apply the substance with a spatula. For reliable fixation, a layer of 1 mm is sufficient. The product is produced in convenient packaging for 1, 2, 4, 7 and 14 kg. All containers have a handle that is easy to carry. Buyers in the reviews share that the substance does not smell and it is a pleasure to work with it. Gaps in surface treatment are easily visible due to the light color of the paste. But after fixing the linoleum to the surface on it can not walk up to 30 minutes.

Our experts awarded the product first place in the rating because of its versatility. In addition to conventional linoleum, it is suitable for homogeneous and heterogeneous bases. This allows you to securely fasten the thicker material with fiberglass inside so that it does not move from the daily passage through it. Another glue is designed for a significant increase in the temperature of the concrete base and is suitable for laying linoleum on top of a floor heating system made of cable or pipes with water.

NORME COLOR PROFI

Rating: 4.8

The second place in the rating is assigned to a product from a Russian company. The adhesive material is moderately absorbed into the concrete base and remains sufficiently moist to fix the top floor material. After drying, the tool prevents possible shifts or peeling that the masters like in reviews. Glue is applied with a spatula with special teeth and evenly distributed over the surface. A feature of the product is the preservation of its fixing properties despite the decrease in ambient temperature to -25 degrees. This allows the use of glue in unheated buildings without harm to linoleum. But you can buy the product only in a large capacity of 14 liters, since it is positioned as a professional and is designed for spacious areas (from 35 m²).

In our opinion, the product is worthy of a place in the rating due to its increased adhesion to the base. Thanks to this, the glue is suitable for fixing linoleum used for commercial purposes (buildings with high traffic, corridors, cafes, classrooms, hotel rooms). The adhesive layer will not allow the floor material to be covered with waves or to form cracks in the joints.

Homakoll 208

Rating: 4.7

In third place ranking is a product from another Russian manufacturer Homakoll. Glue "208" is made of water, dispersion and resin addition. Substance does not contain solvents and completely flavourless. It has a high adhesion not only to horizontal, but also to vertical and ceiling surfaces, so the remnants of the product can be used to decorate a room with pieces of laminate, so as not to buy foam separately. Glue is sold in containers of 1, 4 and 14 liters. If the repair is scheduled for spring, then you can store the tool in an unheated garage or other room - the glue can withstand up to 5 freezing cycles, for which the sellers praise it in reviews.

We have included a one-component product in the rating due to accelerated drying time. Unlike competitors, glue hardens 10 minutes after application, which improves performance and allows you to immediately walk on the floor. This is achieved due to the small amount of liquid in the composition, which evaporates faster. Glue is suitable for linoleum with a foam base, fabric and pile. We recommend goods for domestic use in an apartment or house.

KS "Optimist K503"

Rating: 4.6

The fourth place ranking of adhesives for linoleum on a concrete floor is reserved for another domestic product. The product "Optimist K503" is intended for fixing floor rolls with felt, fabric or jute basis. It consists of liquid glass, industrial oil and fillers. This allows you to stick even a mosaic and ceramic tiles. Masters in reviews praise the goods for the possibility of applying at a temperature of +5 degrees, so the repair work can be carried out most of the year, even in unheated rooms.

Our experts put the glue in the rating due to its high heat resistance. The substance will not only withstand heating from the floor heating system, but will also transfer the temperature to 400 degrees. It is practical to work with one glue on both the floor and the wall around the fireplace in order to reduce costs and not to purchase tile glue separately. The second advantage of the product is its price, which is four times less than that of competitors.

The best glue for linoleum on wooden floor

In the case of wooden floors, there is a temptation to attach linoleum with small cloves, as they used to do in the old manner. But such installation spoils the aesthetics and does not protect against the deformation of the coating. Instead, use the best adhesives from our rating, specially designed for the wooden base.

Forbo 522 Eurosafe Star Tack

Rating: 4.9

The first place was taken by the Forbo brand. Single-component dispersion solution is available in large containers of 13 and 20 liters. Glue is suitable for all types of linoleum, as well as thermal insulation materials. It can be applied on a clean wooden base and previously painted, what users like in reviews. Adhesives should be evaluated by newbies who do DIY repairs for the first time. It hardens the product for 30-60 minutes, so the linoleum segments can be moved for a long time to achieve the correct location. But after that it is required to press the floor material with a rolling tool and not walk on it for an hour.

In our opinion, the glue is worthy of a place in the rating due to its high adhesion, which allows fixing linoleum, on which furniture on rollers will later roll (office chairs, bedside tables, tables). The anchorage is so strong that it will not allow the substrate subjected to such specific loads to swell or be covered with waves.

Polynom 101

Rating: 4.8

The second place in the rating was awarded to the adhesive “101” from the company “Polynom”. This product is designed for fixing heavy and dense floor materials. The composition includes acrylic dispersion and fillers, as well as rosin modifiers. This ensures good adherence and retention of the foam base of linoleum with a wooden floor. The substance is applied with a spatula and looks like a thick, white mass, on which it is convenient to track where the untreated surface remains. In 2002, this product became the winner of the prestigious competition in Russia and received the award "Golden Mark of Quality."

We have made polyacrylic glue for linoleum in the ranking of the best for its elasticity after curing. He will continue to hold the flooring on the wooden floor, even if the base is subject to mechanical stress. The product is worth a closer look at those who have floorboards have little props and bend when walking. Peel resistance is 8 kgf / cm².

TEKS KS Building

Rating: 4.7

In third place ranking Russian product from the company "TEKS". This is a universal glue, suitable for attaching linoleum to a wooden floor with any grinding quality. The basis of a floor can be from a chipboard or DVP. Apply glue with a spatula and dries for a long time, which allows you to fix flaws during installation. It is possible to work with the solution at a temperature of 0 degrees, but it is only important to mix the contents of the container thoroughly. Clay sticks perfectly to the wooden base, despite the humidity up to 80%. Buyers note in the reviews economical consumption of funds that can be processed to 4 m². In a closed container, the product will remain for 12 months.

We have added glue to the top rating because of the high density of the substance, which is 1.6 kg / l. This allows the solution to be used to fill cracks in the wooden floor and to pre-fill the gaps, and then immediately glue the linoleum with the same composition.

SINTEX H-44

Rating: 4.6

Spanish product from Sintex brand closes our rating. The product is positioned as “cold welding” for linoleum joints. It is produced in tubes of 100 ml each, equipped with its own spout for easy feeding. The substance has no color, so it is great for any flooring design that customers like in reviews. After application, you can adjust for an additional half hour. When the composition is polymerized, it will not be susceptible to moisture penetration - this is important for bathrooms and kitchens, where water may be on the floor. A glue barrier will prevent its passage under linoleum to a wooden base. But to apply the tool will need to thoroughly clean the surface from dust and debris.

This product is ranked due to its filling ability. Adhesive suitable for fixing the ends of linoleum, filling in random punctures or cuts. It is worth buying for beginners, because when installing for the first time errors in size are inevitable and wide gaps will have to be filled with something.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.