Description

Just as a professional golfer uses different clubs for different strokes to achieve the best score, professional floor covering installers need to know and use the floor covering adhesive that will give the best fit for each project and produce a durable installation. This session will explore the basic adhesive types that serve the flooring market (non-ceramic). You will leave this session with a better understanding of how to select the right adhesive for the job, which can save you both time and money.

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the basic adhesive types and components of each
2. Explain how adhesives work and what kinds of environmental aspects will affect bond performance
3. Summarize why there are so many different types of adhesives available and how they interface with different flooring types
4. Recognize how to select the right adhesive for the job