Karndean Adhesives

All Karndean Flooring products must be laid only using these recommended adhesive. These are available in various sizes for your convenience. An A2 trowel must be used to apply all Karndean adhesive.

See our Karndean Installation Guide for more info.

Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin is a two-part mix. Both components should be mixed together with a drill and paddle to a smooth consistency and the contents poured out within 5 minutes of mixing time. If left within the container the resin will harden inside 15 minutes; on the floor you have up to 1 hour working time. Recommended for areas subject to moisture and high temperature. Any areas under question consult your supplier.

NOTE: Installer must wear eye protection and gloves when using this product.

High Temperature Adhesive (HT)

A modified acrylic adhesive with an improved service temperature. For use in areas subject to excessive heat and direct sunlight e.g. conservatories, shop windows, patio doors, external panelled doors and under floor heating. Dry fit floor in sections. Remove dry flooring including cuts. Apply High Temperature adhesive with an A2 trowel in smooth consistent sweeps. DO NOT leave puddles or streaks. Place flooring into wet adhesive. Apply hand roller over newly bonded floor. Wipe any excess adhesive off flooring immediately with a clean damp cloth.

Work section by section as product must be laid in wet adhesive. When using this adhesive the open time is approximately 15 minutes, depending on atmospheric conditions.

Special Note About Conservatories. In areas that may be subject to extremely excessive direct heat 50°C or above (e.g. fully glazed south facing conservatories) the floor must be installed with epoxy adhesive. It is particularly necessary to keep the temperature in conservatories at a constant 18°-26° prior to, during, and for 24 hours after installation. It would also be advisable to shade windows to ensure that constant temperature conditions are maintained for 48 hours after installation.

Acrylic

Ideal for use in most normal residential and commercial installations. We always recommend that you work section by section, as product must be wet bonded when installed with this adhesive (the open time is approximately 15 minutes, depending on atmospheric conditions)

Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PS)

Ideal for use in most residential and commercial installations. Best used as semi-dry/tack. Once adhesive has reached the semi-dry tack condition you will have approximately 2 hours working time. Use A2 trowel for all installations.

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