For each type of linoleum, a special glue should be selected, taking into account the physico-chemical characteristics of the coating and base. Professionals prefer special compositions like Homacola, which are used for different types of coatings. However, other options can be found on the market, which can be domestic, conductive, and intended for bonding commercial PVC coatings.
If you have to work with a fabric, foam or pile substrate, it is best to prefer household glue. Under heterogeneous linoleum flooring, a commercial adhesive is used, which is also suitable for a single layer coating. Mixes are produced in different containers by foreign and domestic manufacturers.
In order to properly carry out the work associated with gluing linoleum, you must use the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. It will ensure the rational consumption of the mixture.
Ohconsumption of reaction and dispersion types of glue
Consumption of glue for linoleum per 1m2 usually reaches 0.6 kg. The minimum indicator can be equal to 0.2 kg/m2. The final figure will depend on the type of basis. As for dispersion adhesives, their consumption is not too high and is approximately 300 g/m2. The basis of the composition is water, acrylic or polyvinyl acetate. This material can be washed off with water, and is used to work with household types of linoleum, which can be created on the basis of felt synthetic fibers or polyurethane foam.
As the main disadvantage of such a composition, one can single out the loss of basic properties when the temperature in the room decreases. The consumption of adhesive for linoleum per 1m2 will be higher if a reaction composition is used. You will spend at least 0.3 kg on the mentioned area. Whereas such types of glue as "Bustilat" or PVA have a more noticeable consumption, which is 400 g/m2. This adhesive is more resistant to humid environments and temperature fluctuations, it copes well with mechanical stress.
Glue consumption with cold welding technology
If you decide to glue surfaces using the cold welding technique, you should purchase a special chemical composition. Such mixtures are divided into two subspecies. One of them is class C. This glue is a thick consistency and is used for linoleum that has already been used.
Forwhen laying new linoleum, it is better to use class A glue. Consumption in this case will range from 50 to 60 ml per 25 linear meters. The thickness of the coating should be about 3 mm.
Instructions for using Bustilat-M glue
Consumption of glue for linoleum per 1m2 was mentioned above. This composition is universal and is used for gluing linoleum and other coatings on any basis. This mixture can be used to mount tiles to any surface. The mixture is highly elastic and is able to provide a strong connection of materials for a long time. Shrinkage here is insignificant, the glue is frost-resistant and water-resistant. Among the surfaces to be used are:
- Fibreboard;
- chipboard;
- concrete;
- wood.
Concrete can be cellular. Once you know the consumption of linoleum glue per 1m2, you can purchase the right amount of the mixture. Before applying it, you need to make sure that the surface is solid and free of contaminants. If it is crumbling and weak, it should be treated with a strengthening impregnation.
"Bustilat" before use must be mixed well in a container and applied with a brush or notched trowel. Application to the floor surface is carried out as evenly as possible, after which the linoleum is pressed over the entire area. The consumption may be different for different types of glue for linoleum. Glue for linoleum, the consumption per 1 m2 of which was mentioned above, will dry for about 2 days. For onesquare meter you can spend up to 0.8kg.
Consumption of FORBO 522 glue
This adhesive is a dispersion compound that is used for vinyl foam roll-type PVC coatings. It can be used when gluing new PVC coatings onto old ones. The mixture is sold in finished form and has a pasty viscous mass based on a polymer type dispersion. Applying the adhesive is easy enough, the plasticizer should not be allowed to migrate.
To determine the right amount of material, you can use the linoleum glue consumption calculator per 1m2. If you decide to use FORBO 522 for work, you should know that you will need about 0.25 kg of composition per square meter. The thickness of the coating layer in this case should be equal to 1 mm. The adhesive contains no volatile solvents and has a low water content. The composition does not shrink during polymerization, and the adhesive bond is high-strength. This means that the linoleum will not move and peel off. It is fairly easy to apply with a notched trowel.
Additional recommendations for the use of glue
Glue is usually applied in patches. To do this, part of the linoleum must be bent so as not to displace the bulk. The floor under this material is coated with glue. For its distribution, it is better to use a wide spatula, which is used when puttying.
Once you're done with spreading the adhesive, lay the linoleum back on. It is recommended to walk throughsurface with a heavy roller from the center to the edges. You can remove the remaining air from under the coating and securely fasten the material to the base. In order to not exceed the consumption of Homakol glue for linoleum per 1 m2, it is first recommended to level the floor. This will reduce the cost of work.
When combining several strips, you should take care of reliability and safety by gluing the joints. For this, a colorless silicone-based compound is usually used. On the edges of the joint, it is necessary to stick masking tape and apply colorless glue. It is squeezed out between the strips with linoleum and a small layer is left over the joint. Once the mixture is dry, you can remove the masking tape. The layer of glue will be invisible in the future.
Consumption of glue PMP-10
Before starting work, you should study the instructions for use for linoleum adhesive. Consumption per 1m2 is also registered there. For example, for the PMP-10 composition, you will need about 500 g per square meter. The layer thickness should be about 0.5 mm.
This mixture is a creamy mass of light color. The bases are ethyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride resins and dibutyl phthalate. The composition is waterproof, non-toxic. You can store it for no more than a month in an airtight container.
Glue consumption 88-Н
Another type of adhesive for linoleum is coumaronobutyl formaldehyde composition, which is a gray viscous mass. The mixture has a yellowish tint and should be stored for no more than 3 months in an airtight container. Before use, dilute the material with gasoline to the desired consistency. The layer thickness is 0.2 mm on a flat surface. The consumption in this case will be only 150 g/m2. It can increase up to 250g/m2.
In closing
In the instructions for linoleum glue, the consumption per 1m2 is always mentioned. This characteristic is quite important if you do not want to purchase so much glue that you then have to take it to the store. If you calculate the consumption incorrectly, then you may be faced with the need to buy more mixture in the process of work, which will tear you away from the process and slow down the completion of the repair.
