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A loose carpet or vinyl tile can not only be unsightly but also a dangerous trip hazard. It is important to fix these to prevent any accidents.

It is important to choose the right product for the job.


Beginner Intermediate Advanced
1 hour

What You Need

 

Easy as..

  1. To prepare the surfaces, simply ensure the old adhesive as been cleaned with mineral turps and the surface is dry.
  2. Apply Kwik Grip Horizontal to both surfaces and allow to become touch dry.(between 10 and 40 minutes).
  3. Bring both surfaces together carefully as glue will bond instantly and weight down with a brick or another heavy object.
  4. After 12 hours the weight can be removed and the glue will be well adhered.

Handy Tips

  • If you are trying to glue a bent or deformed vinyl tile try heating it with a hair dryer before applying the glue, the heat will allow the tile to bend back to the correct shape easier.

Products

Selleys Kwik Grip Vertical Gel

Selleys Kwik Grip® Vertical is excellent for bonding large, vertical, flat, close-fitting surfaces the is great for vertical surfaces.

Selleys Kwik Grip Horizontal

Selleys Kwik Grip® Horizontal is a heat resistant, solvent-based, flexible contact adhesive that forms an instant bond on contact of two surfaces.

Selleys Kwik Grip Spray

Selleys Kwik Grip® Spray is a clear fast drying, spray adhesive that forms an instant bond on contact of two sprayed surfaces.

Selleys Fix&Go Kwik Grip

Selleys Fix&Go Kwik Grip is excellent for bonding large horizontal flat, close-fitting surfaces. Forms a durable, heat and water resistant bond.


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