Hardwood Floors February/March 2026

PRODUCT FOCUS Adhesives/Subfloors/ Underlayment

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ALLGLOBE Silicone Vapor Shield Underlayment Paper • Protects from subfloor moisture • Contains no tar or VOCs • Durable and tear resistant • Used over radiant heat • 100 percent recycled paper allglobe.ca

BONA QUANTUM FLOW ®

Bona QUANTUM FLOW® is a pourable adhesive that has outstanding “green-grab” properties and helps to cover a larger surface area in less time without causing fatigue. Quick and efficient, flooring can be ready in as little as one day for furniture and foot traffic. bona.com

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BOSTIK SL-175™

Bostik SL-175™ is a premium, cement based, self-leveling underlayment that can be used to create a smooth, flat, or level surface prior to the installation of floor coverings. Its long working time, low shrinkage, and superior leveling properties make it the ideal product for demanding applications on, above, or below grade. bostik.com/us

FLOORMUFFLER UltraSeal FloorMuffler® is a high-performance acoustic underlayment and moisture barrier for use in residential and commercial flooring applications. As part of our Premium Collection, FloorMuffler® is the ideal choice for most engineered and solid hardwood flooring installations. FloorMuffler® can be used in floating, nail down, and double glue-down installations. floormuffler.com Unleash the next level of hardwood floor installation with WOOD HP4™. Engineered for professionals, this advanced, hybrid polymer wood plank adhesive delivers superior, lasting bonds and moisture protection. Its easy-to-trowel formula offers outstanding acoustical properties and crack suppression ensuring your most demanding projects endure. custombuildingproducts.com

ELASTILON Elastilon

Elastilon is a closed cell foam mat that is sticky on one side and is an installation system for installing T&G hardwood floors. This method of installation enables one to install any T&G as a floating floor without glue in the T&G directly on slab on or below grade. suntupusa.com

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