Today's offering is something we get asked often, as it's something alot of people try and do themselves to save some money.
The question today is "What Flooring adhesive to use for my reclaimed parquet floor ? "
There are many very good flooring adhesives out there in the big wide world of wood flooring, but there are exactly NONE that claim to be able to fix back into place reclaimed parquet flooring that have bitumen on the back of them NONE.
Most non professional end users will have a different perception of what is a properly prepared sub-floor surface or parquet block in readiness for the blocks to be relaid, if the prep work isn't done properly then your project will almost certainly be doomed to failure, even if you do use adhesive from quality manufacturers.
That brings me nicely on to the adhesives that I would recommend, there are three, and I'm only mentioning 3 as I know these work if used correctly, I dare say there are many more products out there that work just as well, but I haven't used them so I can't say whether they are any good or not.
The three products I use regularly are Lecol 5500, Laybond L16, and last but no means least Sika 5500s. All these products I have found to work very well if the correct prep work has been done, click Here to see our full article on proper methods & correct prep work and tools.
When trying to effect block repairs you really do need to do your homework and find out the correct processes and products which will greatly minimise the likelihood of failure with your project, done properly with the correct products and know-how your project can have a professional finish and should last for many years.
Always always take time to read and understand the manufacturers product instructions in respect of how much product to apply to either the floor or the block, too much and it may be weeks before the adhesive dries properly, too little and the block likely won't adhere at all, make sure you use the correct sized notched trowel to apply the adhesive with as well.
Remember...which ever adhesive you use to fix your loose blocks you will get NO Guarantee from any manufacturer, so if your project fails...it fails...Do Your Homework.
Hope this helps.....Thanks For Reading.
Which is the best adhesive for sticking the bitumen on the parquet flooring onto concrete? Many thanks in advance, Sid
ReplyDeleteHi Sid
DeleteI've written a pretty comprehensive article on what you have asked, have a look at
www.woodfloor-renovations.co.uk/parquetblockrepair.htm which gives you alot of information on what might be best for your particular project.
Regards Gary
Hello Sid,
ReplyDeleteI'd like to put it on the wall! In some places it will be MDF and/or plaster.
Some of the blocks have been stained and then varnish, so I want to clean this off, as well as the bits of bitumen sticking to it in place.
Because of the work invovled ideally it would simpler to do it once it is up on the wall.
Have you experience of this, and if so, any advice you can offer would be greatly welcomed.
Many thanks.
Nicky
You have to be careful when sticking/glueing anything to mdf as its only glorified cardboard, so i'd be very wary indeed about that...If you are going to be putting blocks on a wall i'd recommend putting a wooden batten up at the starting point so it will support the blocks from the bottom up, thats if you are putting them up in the 'half brick' pattern, otherwise gravity will win the battle...I've never been asked to put parquet on a wall before so its more guesswork than solid advice i'm afraid.
DeleteCleaning the bitumen off the back of the blocks is a must, the cleaner the blocks are the squarer and more flush they will sit when glued, also clean the butt joints so the blocks will butt together much better also.
I wish you well with your project.
Best Regards Gary
I am glad to meet this site, would it be okay if I ask question? Adhesives & Glues-Manufacturers Thank you so much and more power!
ReplyDeleteHi Gary,
ReplyDeleteI came across your post after trying to find reviews of sikabond 5500s. On this website (https://parquet-parquet.co.uk/products-page/parquet-adhesive-no-bitumen-removal/sikabond-5500s-bitumen-removal-parquet/) the company claims:
"Answer: no more conflicting advice on the internet - bitumen removal is not necessary (the exception is if you have a very thick layer of bitumen on the blocks, normal levels can be left on and the adhesive will stick it down).
This SikaBond 5500s adhesive does not require total bitumen removal. Many experienced floor fitters use this professional product for laying reclaimed parquet."
This is obviously very appealing as it will eliminate a lot of the clean up I need to do of the back of the blocks (not the sides for the butt joints).
Would be good to get your thoughts.
Many thanks,
Jared
Hi Jared
DeleteI can't really speak for what another company claims, i can only comment on what i know works [well] as a system for re-installing reclaimed parquet material, which is if the majority of the bitumen is cleaned/removed from the bottom of the block, the installation will have a very good chance of being successful in that the reclaimed material will stay adhered to the subfloor.
In my opinion, If you have good subfloor preparation and you have cleaned as much crud from the back of the blocks as you can, your installation will have decent chance of success, if you do neither of the above you greatly reduce the chance of a successful installation of reclaimed material.
Regards Gary