Sustainability and environmental concerns continue to play a large role in the floor coverings industry. Adhesives are one of the areas greatly impacted by these issues, as well as compliance with environmental regulations. Today, products include features, such as solvent free, bio-based, zero or low VOC, recyclable packaging and healthier emissions benefitting both installers and end users.
Following are some of the products leading the way in sustainability.
Bostik
InnoStix PSA from XL Brands combines performance, versatility and sustainability. The product delivers all three with a USDA BioPreferred Certified (32% bio-based) pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for resilient flooring installations. Key benefits include aggressive tack and dependable bond performance; supports LVT, LVP, VCT, sheet vinyl, fiberglass-reinforced sheet vinyl and modular carpet tile; high-moisture resistance up to 95% RH; MicroSept antimicrobial protection; four hours of working time for installation flexibility; releasable and rebondable for carpet tile applications; solvent-free, low-odor formulation for occupied spaces.
Bona
Bona Quantum Flow is an easily pourable, one-component, silane-based wood floor adhesive designed for efficient installation and exceptional performance. Its smooth spreadability and strong green grab allow contractors to cover larger areas quickly, helping reduce installation time and effort. With a VOC-free formulation, in compliance with SCAQMD Rule 1168, the product delivers high-performance results with a formulation designed with today’s indoor environments in mind. Flooring can be ready for foot traffic and furniture in as little as one day.
Divergent
Divergent is dedicated to designing low-VOC, solvent-free, water-based adhesives that are not only safe for the end user, but also for the installer who uses them daily. These design features are not limited to only sourcing safe raw materials in the formulation, but include improving coverage, using recyclable packaging, reducing packaging and jobsite waste, and developing longer-lasting flooring systems. The goal is simple: Create adhesive technologies that meet today’s performance demands without compromising the needs of tomorrow. Divergent 574 Modified Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is smart, strong and safe.
Engineered Floors/Xcessories
Engineered Floors’ Xcessories Pro-Tac is a high-performance, modified transitional pressure-sensitive adhesive designed for modular LVP, LVT and hard-backed carpet. What stands out is its versatility: Installers can use it as a dry-set PSA with up to 12 hours of working time or a semi-wet set, while it confidently handles extreme substrate moisture up to 99% RH and pH levels up to 12. On the sustainability front, Pro-Tac boasts FloorScore and Green Label Plus certifications alongside an exceptionally low VOC profile of <11 g/L. Formulated with bio-based, mineral-abundant and post-consumer recycled content, it readily contributes to LEED v4/4.1 points for low-emitting materials.
Mohawk Performance Accessories
Performance Accessories V-One Multi-Functional Adhesive reflects a commitment to sustainability through product design and packaging innovation. Packaged in pails made with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, V-One helps reduce reliance on virgin plastics while supporting more responsible material use. In addition, the adhesive is Greenguard Gold and FloorScore certified and contributes to LEED building initiatives, supporting healthier indoor environments and sustainable construction practices. By combining high-performance installation technology with environmentally conscious design, V-One delivers a solution that meets the needs of today’s flooring professionals and green building projects.
QEP
QEP’s Spray-Lock Premium Eco Spray adhesives were born out of concern for the environmental impact of aerosol chemicals. These high-performance formulas provide sustainable adhesives in the flooring industry. Spray-Lock’s pure polymer technology offers a low total VOC content. Other sustainability features include: 80% adhesive/material use reduction; 75% freight reduction (1 pallet of Spray- Lock covers the same square footage as four pallets of trowel-based adhesive). The adhesive allows for 100% recyclability of its packaging, eliminating landfill contributions; immediately allows all traffic, including heavy rolling or static loads; and, most importantly, limits wear and tear on the installer’s body.
TotalWorx
TotalWorx RockHold Pressure Sensitive Adhesive is a versatile flooring adhesive engineered to support a wide range of installation applications, including LVT, LVP, carpet tile, fiberglass-backed sheet vinyl and VCT. Its strong, reliable bond and pressure-sensitive technology provide installation flexibility while helping contractors maximize efficiency on the jobsite. The product also features a low-VOC formulation that promotes healthier indoor air quality and supports sustainable building initiatives. By combining broad flooring compatibility, professional-grade performance and environmental responsibility, RockHold delivers a dependable solution for demanding commercial and residential projects.
Sika
Sika’s latest wood flooring adhesive formulation is SikaBond T-85, a multi-use, sound and moisture control hybrid adhesive that cleans up easily off the surface of hardwood flooring when wet or dry. This easy-to-spread product contains zero VOCs, solvents or isocyanates and helps contribute to LEED credits. SikaBond T-85 is also Clean Air Gold certified. Providing multiple solutions in one pail, it offers moisture protection up to 12 lbs. ASTM 1869 and 85% RH/ASTM 2170, crack bridging, and sound reduction for full surface wood floor bonding. Once cured, SikaBond T-85 features a tenacious bond, high elongation and permanent elasticity, allowing planks to expand and contract without damage to the adhesive.
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