Cork Adhesive and Polyurethane Finish

Cork adhesive and polyurethane finish

Installation supply answer

Glue-down cork tile projects need compatible adhesive, clean substrate prep, rolling pressure, and the specified finish or top coat. Match supplies to the cork product before installation day.

  • Choose adhesive based on the cork tile, substrate, spread method, and room conditions.
  • Choose polyurethane or top coat based on product instructions and room use.
  • Ask a specialist before combining products from different systems.

2K Supra A.T. – Ceramic-reinforced finish:  from Clients

After carrying the Loba 2K Supra AT for two years, we have received excellent feedback from our clients. So far the reports are glowing with satisfaction.

LOBA 2K Supra AT Satin is a water-based polyurethane finish. Check the cork floor’s coating requirements and follow the current preparation, application, drying and curing instructions.

Water Based Polyurethane Reviews Loba 2K Gallon
Water Based Polyurethane Reviews Loba 2K Gallon

Normally clients reserve the comments for when something goes wrong or the product is not living up to the hype. It is special, in this day and age, to have customers take the time out of the day/lives to contact a company regarding the EXCELLENCE of a product. In the last four (4) months, iCork Floor have received multiple compliments regarding our newest product – Loba Supra AT Satin polyurethane.

What we are hearing:

It flows beautifully – bubbles self-correct and it is self-levelling (should too much or too little be used in one place).

It dries quickly – meaning walking on the floor in stocking feet is possible after three hours

It cures “faster” than advertised. Several clients have already stated they did not wait the recommend three (3) days before they moved their furniture back in. The finish was ready and able to handle shoes, rugs, furniture and pets without any trouble.

It is smooth and silky to the touch. Despite the extra “toughness” of the finish, the cork floor remains silky smooth and soft under foot.

“Sticks” in almost any situation. In two years of selling this product, we have only have one minor adhesion failure. A single floor of 300sf, where a small amount (the size of a silver dollar) of finish would not stick. A buffing the floor with a maroon pad to slough off the peeling finish and another coat added fixed the problem. Since this occurence we have added in the extra step of “lightly abrade” the factory finish prior to applying the AT.

Low-gloss satin finish. Applying LOBA Supra AT changes the appearance of the cork surface; test a small area first.

Low slip finish. The traction that Supra AT proves has improved the already “grippy” performance of Cork Flooring – a “low slip” flooring option.

Even my greatest “Nay-Sayer” has come back with compliments about this finish. He is so impressed, he is going to “refinish” the bedrooms finished in varathane because he can’t stand the slipperiness of the cheaper product.

Water Based Polyurethane Reviews2K Supra Certified
Water Based Polyurethane Reviews2K Supra Certified

 

Match cork adhesive, finish, and tile supplies

Match the adhesive and finish to the cork product and installation instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What adhesive is used for glue-down cork tiles?

Glue-down cork tile projects need the adhesive specified for the product and substrate. Confirm spread method, open time, rolling, and room conditions before installation.

Do glue-down cork tiles need polyurethane?

Many glue-down cork tile installations need the specified finish or top coat after installation. Follow the product instructions and match the finish to room use.

Should I buy adhesive and finish before choosing cork tiles?

Choose the cork tile first, then confirm compatible adhesive, finish, substrate preparation, and installation timing before ordering supplies.