LinoDesign Glue-Down Installation

Detailed instructions

Swiss Linoleum Design is a premium floating floor system with Uniclic® click installation and a 100% waterproof HydroWood core. Unlike most floating floors, this product can also be installed using a full-spread glue-down method, making it an excellent choice for bathrooms, laundry rooms, basements, or any space where flooding or prolonged moisture exposure may occur.

By gluing the floor, you eliminate the risk of water seeping beneath the planks, reducing the chance of mold or mildew forming under the floor.

 Recommended Adhesives

Use a low- or no-water-content parquet adhesive designed for wood and hybrid-core flooring. Suitable adhesives include:

• Wakol MS 260 (1-component MS polymer adhesive)

• MAPEI Ultrabond ECO 995 (1-component urethane adhesive with moisture barrier)

• SikaBond T55 or Bona R851 as alternative options

Tools & Materials Needed

• Swiss Linoleum Design flooring planks

• Approved wood parquet adhesive (see above)

• 1/4″ or 1/8″ V-notched trowel (follow adhesive manufacturer’s spec)

• Rubber mallet and tapping block

• Spacers (for wall expansion gaps)

• Utility knife or saw for cutting planks

• Chalk line, tape measure, straightedge

• Heavy roller (at least 75–100 lbs)

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Prepare the Subfloor

• Ensure the subfloor is clean, dry, and level (±3 mm over 10 ft).

• Remove dust, oils, or contaminants that may interfere with adhesive bond.

• For concrete subfloors: check moisture content. Follow adhesive manufacturer’s requirements for allowable moisture limits.

2. Plan the Layout

• Measure the room and establish your starting line with a chalk line.

• Plan plank placement to avoid having narrow cuts (less than 2” wide) at wall edges.

3. Apply Adhesive

• Spread adhesive evenly using the correct V-notched trowel size recommended by the adhesive manufacturer.

• Work in small, manageable sections that can be laid within the adhesive’s open time.

4. Prepare the Planks

• Because Swiss Linoleum Design uses the Uniclic® system, you may need to trim off the bottom tongue of the planks along the first row and any row that requires direct adhesive placement. This ensures full adhesive contact and avoids creating hollow spots.

5. Lay the Planks

• Set the first plank into the adhesive bed, pressing firmly into place.

• Continue laying planks row by row, locking them together with Uniclic.

• Use spacers to maintain a 1/4″ (6 mm) expansion gap along walls and fixed objects.

• Tap gently with a mallet and tapping block to ensure tight seams.

6. Roll the Floor

• Once a section is installed, roll with a 100-lb roller in both directions to embed planks fully into adhesive and eliminate voids.

7. Curing & Protection

• Avoid heavy foot traffic for at least 12 hours after installation.

• Do not wet mop or expose the floor to water until adhesive has fully cured (24–48 hours depending on product).

Key Tips & Warnings

• Do not mix adhesives—always use one system consistently.

• Trim tongues where necessary to allow adhesive bond across full plank underside.

• Always follow adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for spread rate, open time, and curing.

• For bathrooms, seal expansion gaps with a flexible waterproof sealant to prevent water intrusion.