Gluing Laminate Flooring

[doorframe]

I'm fitting a new kitchen (swimbo's only been waiting 26 yrs). The laminate that is being ripped up is the old 'glue-together' type. It's been down for 13yrs and has worn well, apart from where the wall units fell off the wall and smashed holes in it. I only used non-waterproof PVA when fitting it, and although it's been mopped virtually every day of it's life it's never shown any signs of 'blowing'.

At work they bought a heap of mid-quality oak effect laminate floor and used it for 2 exhibitions. It's now mine. After chucking out the damaged pieces there's still plenty to redo my entire ground floor. It's the more modern 'clip-together' or 'glueless' type. I'd like to glue it with waterproof PVA as it'll be mopped everyday. Anybody ever done this? Any advise on a better or more suitable glue?

Cheers.

 

[AndyT]

When I did our floor, which was from Karhrs, although I did not glue it all, I did buy some of the manufacturer's glue. Although described just as PVA it was a little more liquid than others, which I think would help. It could be worth while getting one like this, sold for flooring, rather than risking ordinary general purpose PVA.

http://www.1926woodflooring.co.uk/acatalog/info_710105.html

 

[doorframe]

Yes, the glue thickness was my main concern. Did consider watering it down slightly. I'll have to make a decision... it's happening tomorrow. Can't go any further with the kitchen now till the floor's done.

 

[n0legs]

There used to be available a product called Click Guard especially for this situation. It is non setting but waterproofs the joint, still allowing it to be taken apart for repair or replacement. Floors2Go used to stock it.
I've glued together "click" type flooring many times. Don't water down the glue just keep it in a bucket/container of hot water, thins it down great.
Only problem is you can't replace a damaged panel easy.

 

[doorframe]

I've glued together "click" type flooring many times. Don't water down the glue just keep it in a bucket/container of hot water, thins it down great.

That is a fine idea. Thank you.