Description
Selleys Liquid Nails Direct Stick
Liquid Nails Direct Stick is a high strength polyurethane flooring adhesive designed for timber strip flooring and parquetry. Its semi rigid formula delivers a strong bond that helps reduce cupping and rafting. A controlled foaming action fills minor gaps. Fast cure means most floors can be sanded the next day to keep your project moving.
Key Features
- High strength bond for timber flooring
- Semi rigid formula to help reduce cupping and rafting
- Foaming action fills small gaps and irregularities
- Fast cure so you can sand the next day
- Easy application with a strip flooring or parquetry trowel
Where It Works
- Timber strip flooring
- Parquetry installations
- Interior floors on suitable, dry substrates
Technical Details
Technology |
Polyurethane adhesive |
Cure time |
Overnight under normal conditions. Sand and finish the next day. |
Application temperature |
10°C to 30°C |
Coverage |
2 m² per 1 L using the correct trowel
20 m² per 10 L using the correct trowel
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Clean up |
Protect adjacent finishes. Wipe fresh adhesive from surfaces before cure. |
Important Information
- Apply with a strip flooring or parquetry trowel to achieve stated coverage.
- Floors can usually be sanded the next day after proper cure.
- Protect surrounding finishes from expansion during foaming.
Limitations
- Not suitable for wet or damp substrates.
- Avoid application below 10°C.
Directions for Use
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Prepare the surface. Ensure substrates are clean, dry, sound, and free from dust, oil, and contaminants.
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Apply adhesive. Use the correct strip flooring or parquetry trowel. Spread adhesive evenly within the working time.
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Lay flooring. Place boards or parquetry into the wet adhesive. Press firmly to ensure full contact and adhesive transfer.
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Allow to cure. Leave to cure overnight under recommended conditions.
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Finish. Sand and finish the floor as required once the adhesive has cured.
Good to Know
- Semi rigid bond helps manage seasonal timber movement.
- Foaming action assists with minor surface irregularities and gap filling.
- For best results, follow timber flooring manufacturer guidelines and site preparation standards.
Available sizes: typically 1 L and 10 L tubs. Check current availability on this page before ordering.