Totally agree on the furniture pads—saved me a few headaches too. Hadn't thought much about cork density before, though... good tip. I guess every flooring has its quirks, right? Speaking of VOCs, has anyone found a low-VOC adhesive for cork tiles that actually holds up long-term? Tried a couple brands, but durability was kinda meh. Curious if there's something better out there.
"Speaking of VOCs, has anyone found a low-VOC adhesive for cork tiles that actually holds up long-term?"
I've had decent luck with Wakol D3540—it's water-based and low-VOC. Used it on a client's project about three years ago, and so far, no callbacks about tiles lifting or shifting. Application was straightforward too, though drying time felt a bit longer than standard adhesives. Might be worth testing out on a small area first to see if it meets your durability expectations...
I've tried Wakol before too, and while it's decent, I found Roberts 7250 to be a better bang for the buck. It's also low-VOC, but dries quicker and has held up great in my basement reno—going on five years now without issues. Might wanna check it out.
Interesting, I've had good experiences with Roberts as well, especially in residential projects. For commercial builds though, I've leaned towards Bona adhesives—also low-VOC and incredibly durable. Just wrapped up a community center last year, and it's holding up beautifully under heavy foot traffic. I'm curious, has anyone experimented with bio-based adhesives yet? I've heard mixed things about their long-term durability, but the sustainability angle is pretty compelling...
I've looked into bio-based adhesives a bit, but honestly, I'm still on the fence. The sustainability angle is great, sure, but how do they hold up cost-wise? From what I've seen, they tend to be pricier upfront, and if durability's questionable, that could mean higher maintenance costs down the line. I'd love to hear if anyone's had real-world experience with these adhesives lasting more than a few years without issues...
