Glue Sticks for Carpets & Flooring

Flooring jobs move fast, so your floor adhesive needs to grab quickly and hold strong. This range covers carpet adhesive, laminate starter strips, thresholds, trim, and on-site repairs. Choose Tackfix® 48 for a tough, flexible bond with a fast set, or Tackfix® 180 when you want up to 3 minutes to line up parts before it fully locks in. For general flooring tasks, Tecbond EVA glue sticks (clear and pale amber options) bond well to wood floor, ceramics, foams, fabrics, and many plastics. For a cordless setup, the B-Tec 808 Flooring Installation & Wood Repair kit brings the tool and the right sticks in one case.

Construction-grade hold for flooring and trim

Tackfix construction adhesives are built for flooring movement: they bond fast and stay tough, flexible, and shock-resistant. Tackfix® sticks are solvent free, low odour, and 100% solid—handy for indoor work. Tackfix® 48 gives a clear bond with an open time up to about 48 seconds, then sets instantly once compressed. Tackfix® 180 is the choice when accuracy matters; you can adjust the bond for up to 3 minutes after compression, which helps when working to a line.

More working time for laminate panels

If you need extended working time for laminate flooring panels, Tecbond 280 is designed for flooring with an open time up to 3 minutes and a tough, highly flexible bond.

Everyday “glue for flooring” options

Tecbond EVA sticks like 132, 135, 213, and 232 cover common flooring and site tasks. Tecbond 132 is widely used from flooring to low-temperature applications down to -30°C flexibility, while high-viscosity grades help porous substrates with gap filling and low sag. Tecbond 213 is commonly used for gripper rods to concrete and for bonding tiles to display boards.

Your job	Best match	Why it fits
Starter strips, thresholds, end rows	Tackfix® 48	Tough, flexible bond; clear; open time up to ~48 seconds; fast set once compressed
Fine positioning to a line	Tackfix® 180	Adjustable up to 3 minutes after compression
Laminate panels needing longer working time	Tecbond 280	Flooring-focused; open time up to 3 minutes; flexible bond
General flooring tasks (clear)	Tecbond 132 / 232	Clear/transparent; medium open time (15–30s); high-viscosity options for gap fill/low sag
Wood/laminate repairs (knots, deep scratches)	B-Tec 808 kit + Knottec®	Kit includes Tackfix sticks + Knottec multipack and tools for trimming/sanding repairs
Gripper rods and tile display boards	Tecbond 213	Commonly used for gripper rods to concrete; tile display boards

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Tackfix® 48 and Tackfix® 180?

Tackfix® 48 is a clear construction hot melt with an open time up to about 48 seconds and a fast set once compressed. Tackfix® 180 lets you adjust the bond for up to 3 minutes after compression for fine alignment.

Which glue stick size do I need for flooring: 12mm, 15mm, or 43mm?

Match the stick size to your glue gun. This category includes options across 12mm and 15mm sticks plus 43mm slugs for higher output tools.

Are these hot melt sticks suitable for outdoor flooring work?

Many construction hot melts listed here state they are not suitable for outdoor use. Standard hot melts are not waterproof and can soften in heat or direct sun – test your application or call for a higher-heat option.

I need more time to place laminate panels – what should I choose

Tecbond 280 is designed for flooring and laminate panels with an extended open time up to 3 minutes and a flexible finished bond.

Can I use glue sticks for gripper rods and carpet-related tasks?

Yes – Tecbond 213 is commonly used for bonding gripper rods to concrete and other surfaces, and this category is built around carpet and flooring tasks.

What’s the quickest way to repair knots or scratches in wood flooring

The B-Tec 808 Flooring Installation & Wood Repair kit includes a cordless glue gun, Tackfix sticks, and a multi-colour Knottec® filler pack plus accessories for trimming and faster setting.

 

What can we GLUE for you?

We are probably the UK’s if not Europe’s leading supplier of Tecbond shaped hot melt adhesive. Offering the largest range of performance adhesives and hand-held applicators

40+ years’ experience, offering specialist knowledge on all aspects of commercial gluing operations – try our Glue Selector

Advanced technology at the UK manufacturing facility and a continuous programme of research and development ensures that we continue to meet the ever changing and challenging needs of industry

Tecbond adhesives are often formulated using raw materials harvested from sustainable managed forests. Our packaging is recyclable, and where possible made from recycled materials

Over 90% of the Tecbond adhesives and Tec glue guns are made in the UK, and we offer 12 months warranty as standard on all our Tec glue gun range 12mm, 15mm, 43mm and spray tools

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