Bostik Inc. has introduced Climb, a one-component adhesive specifically formulated for hardwood flooring, planks and blocks on interior, above-grade walls and installation of stair tread caps.
While Climb cures quickly to form a bond to wood, it is designed not to bond with most finishes on pre-finished hardwood, tread caps or risers making it easy to remove from the finish even after cure. Additionally, Climb remains tough yet flexible for durability for the life of the installation. It helps reduce stair squeaking and minimizes the sound of footsteps on stairs as well. Climb has 0% solvents, low VOC, and low odor, and may contribute toward LEED points.
Applications can include solid or engineered hardwood or bamboo installed on plywood, OSB, or existing wood floor treads and risers, or drywall (gypsum panels), brick, cinderblock, or concrete for interior walls.
Climb offers elasticity allowing the adhesive to move with the wood as it expands and contracts with changes in humidity and temperature over the life of the wood plank or stair tread.