Hardwood Floors February/March 2026

PRODUCT FOCUS

Adhesives/Subfloors/Underlayment

LATICRETE VAPOR BAN™ Primer W

LOBA-WAKOL WAKOL MS 330 Moisture Barrier One-component modified silane moisture control barrier and primer for absorbent and non-absorbent substrates. WAKOL MS 330 Moisture Barrier suppresses residual moisture up to 100 percent relative humidity for hardwood floor covering. The product contains zero VOCs, and each 2 1/2 gallon unit provides up to 400 sq. ft. of coverage. loba-wakol.com

LATICRETE® VAPOR BAN ™ Primer W is a high-performance, water-based, ready-to-use two-in-one primer and vapor barrier. It provides speed, installer safety, and simplicity for hardwood floor substrate priming and moisture mitigation. Applied in two coats, it is formulated without epoxy resins and is hypoallergenic, low-odor, and low-VOC. laticrete.com

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MAPEI Ultrabond ECO 987

PALLMANN NEXUS–FUSION

Ultrabond ECO 987 is a premium, single component, heavy-body wood-flooring adhesive with a solvent- and water-free hybrid-polymer formula and very low VOCs. It provides sound reduction, moisture control, strong bonds for exotic and domestic species, and excellent trowel ridge holdout – ideal for multi-unit housing. mapei.us

Engineered to endure, NEXUS–FUSION is a single-component STP wood floor adhesive with advanced silane technology that offers moisture control up to 95 percent RH, extends working times, and reduces sound transfer. Install solid wood flooring up to 8” wide or engineered flooring with no width or length restrictions. us.pallmann.net

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SIKA SikaBond ® –T21

STAUF USA RPU-870 Premiere

THERMOSOFT WarmStep ® Radiant Heating Mats ThermoSoft WarmStep® Radiant Heating Mats make heating wood floors simple and efficient. Made in the USA and perfect for floating, direct nail, or glue-down wood flooring installation, WarmStep® offers ultra-thin, breathable design for easy installation without cement. Compatible with most adhesives, WarmStep® delivers unmatched flexibility and speed. us.thermosoft.com SikaBond®-T21 is an all-in-one polyurethane adhesive for full surface wood floor bonding. It generates a tenacious bond to a variety of substrates while forming an unlimited moisture vapor and sound reduction membrane. It delivers crack bridging, permanent elasticity, easy trowelability, and low odor. This low VOC adhesive also contributes to LEED credits to help meet the needs of sustainable installations. sikasecure.com

RPU-870 is a high-strength urethane adhesive designed for demanding hardwood installations. It delivers strong initial grab, excellent shear strength, and long-term durability. The smooth consistency makes spreading easy and helps reduce installer fatigue. One four gallon pail provides reliable coverage and dependable performance on a wide range of wood flooring. staufusa.com

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VINYL TRENDS INC. Silicone Flooring Paper

Silicone Flooring Paper keeps excessive subfloor moisture away from hardwood, minimizing the impact of seasonal humidity, which can cause swelling, gaps, and cupping. It allows flooring planks to slide better; is free of harmful chemicals, messy asphalt, and petroleum-based materials; and will not break apart. Meets

NWFA guidelines. vinyltrends.com

the magazine of the national wood flooring association

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