Flooring adhesives work better with good primers

If you want to install a new floor in your home or office, you need to pay attention to two important factors: the right selection of the flooring adhesives and the quality of the subflooring. Flooring adhesives are the materials that bond the floor covering to the subfloor, while subflooring is the surface that supports the floor covering. Both of these factors affect the durability, appearance, and performance of your floor. In this article, we will explain why flooring adhesives work better with good primers, and how to choose the best products for your project.

They improve the adhesion between the subfloor and the flooring adhesive, by creating a smooth and uniform surface.

Why do flooring adhesives need primers?

Primers are substances that are applied to the subfloor before applying the flooring adhesive. Primers have several functions, such as:

• They improve the adhesion between the subfloor and the flooring adhesive, by creating a smooth and uniform surface that enhances the contact and bond strength.
• They protect the subfloor from moisture, dirt, and contaminants, by forming a barrier that prevents them from penetrating into the subfloor and affecting the adhesive.
• They regulate the absorption of the subfloor, by balancing the porosity and moisture content of the subfloor and preventing it from absorbing too much or too little adhesive.
• They stabilize the subfloor, by reducing its movement and expansion due to temperature and humidity changes.

By using primers, you can ensure that your flooring adhesive will work better and last longer. You can also avoid common problems, such as bubbling, cracking, peeling, or lifting of your floor covering.

How to choose the right primers for your flooring adhesives?

Not all primers are suitable for all types of flooring adhesives and subfloors. You need to choose the right primer that matches your specific needs and preferences. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a primer:

• The type of flooring adhesive. Different flooring adhesives have different chemical compositions and properties, which require different primers. For example, reactive adhesives, like polyurethane adhesives need reactive primers, while water-based adhesives need water-based primers.
• The type of subfloor. Different subfloors have different characteristics and conditions, which require different primers. For example, concrete subfloors need primers that can seal their pores and cracks, while heated concrete subfloors needs primers which react with water and reduce its amount.
• The type of floor covering. Thin and flexible coverings such as PVC, textile, LVT, cork, linoleum, and rubber are bonded using dispersion adhesives, in that case we select a dispersion primer. Parquet, on the other hand, is typically glued using reactive adhesives, and we choose a reactive primer.

To choose the right primer for your flooring adhesive, you need to consider the type of adhesive, subfloor, and floor covering you are using.

What are some of the best products for your flooring adhesives and primers?

If you are looking for high-quality products for your flooring adhesives and primers, we recommend you to check out our range of products at Mitol. Mitol has a wide selection of products that can suit your specific needs and preferences. Some of our products are:

• PARKETOLIT PR15: A universal dispersion primer that can be used for any type of flooring adhesive or subfloor. It has excellent adhesion, sealing, and stabilizing properties. It is environmentally friendly, easy to apply and easy to clean.
• PARKETOLIT PR50: A one-component polyurethane primer that can be used for reactive flooring adhesives. It is suitable for heavy-duty applications.
• PARKETOLIT PR51: A one-component solvent-free polyurethane primer that can be used for reactive flooring adhesives. It has outstanding elasticity and durability, it serves as a barrier for moisture in the substrate - and it is fast-drying and odorless.

To wrap up

Flooring adhesives work better with good primers because they improve the bond strength, protect the subfloor, regulate the absorption, and stabilize the movement of your floor. To choose the right primer for your flooring adhesive, you need to consider the type of adhesive, subfloor, and floor covering you are using. To find the best products for your flooring adhesives and primers, you can visit our website and browse our catalog of high-quality products.