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Flooring adhesive is a resilient and durable adhesive substance employed to affix flooring components securely onto the subfloor or underlayment. It serves the crucial purpose of anchoring floor tiles firmly and establishing a strong connection between the flooring material and the underlying surface. This adhesive is essentially a viscous substance utilized for securing various types of flooring in place.
The primary categories of flooring adhesives encompass urethane, epoxy, acrylic, vinyl, and other specialized variants. Urethane adhesive is a thermoplastic polymer-based adhesive derived from a chemical reaction between polymers. Epoxies are formulated by polymerizing a mixture of two initial compounds, namely the resin and the hardener. Acrylic adhesives consist of acrylic or methylacrylic polymers and are resin-based. Vinyl adhesive, commonly used for floor tile applications, provides an effective solution for repairing rips and tears in flooring materials. Flooring adhesives find extensive application across various flooring types, including tile and stone, carpets, wood, laminates, and others. Categorized by technology, types of flooring adhesives encompass water-based adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, and hot-melt-based adhesives. These adhesives cater to a wide range of settings, serving residential, commercial, and industrial areas alike.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the flooring adhesive market by increasing costs of imported polymers, resins, additives, and chemical intermediates used in adhesive formulations. Construction markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces higher production costs for export-oriented adhesives. These tariffs are raising product prices and affecting contractor margins. At the same time, they are encouraging domestic chemical manufacturing, regional sourcing strategies, and development of alternative adhesive formulations with lower cost volatility.
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The flooring adhesive market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.13 billion in 2025 to $9.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of residential and commercial construction, rising demand for durable flooring solutions, increasing adoption of modular flooring systems, expansion of urban infrastructure projects, availability of diverse adhesive formulations.
The flooring adhesive market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable building materials, rising adoption of green construction practices, expansion of commercial real estate development, growing demand for moisture-resistant flooring adhesives, increasing innovation in polymer-based adhesives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of low-voc flooring adhesives, rising demand for water-based adhesive technologies, growing use of high-performance adhesives in commercial spaces, expansion of renovation and remodeling activities, enhanced focus on adhesive durability and bond strength.
The rise in the construction sector is expected to propel the growth of the flooring adhesive market going forward. The construction sector, also referred to as the construction industry, encompasses all activities related to planning, designing, developing, constructing, renovating, and maintaining buildings and infrastructure. Flooring adhesives play a critical role in construction projects by providing practical and aesthetic benefits, ensuring proper installation, stability, and longevity of various floor coverings in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. For instance, in June 2023, Construction Digital, a UK-based platform connecting construction brands, reported that the UK construction industry is projected to grow by 12% in 2024, followed by an additional 3% increase in 2025. Therefore, the rise in the construction sector is driving the growth of the flooring adhesive market.
Major companies operating in the flooring adhesive market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as single-component eco-friendly wood flooring adhesives, to meet the growing demand for sustainable and low-VOC construction materials driven by stricter environmental regulations and increasing consumer awareness. Single-component eco-friendly wood flooring adhesives simplify installation by eliminating the need for mixing multiple components, while reducing harmful emissions compared to traditional multi-component or solvent-based adhesives. For instance, in February 2025, Mapei, an Italy-based multinational chemical company, launched Ultrabond Eco 987, a single-component wood flooring adhesive. This water-based adhesive offers strong initial grab and long-term bonding strength, while minimizing VOC emissions for environmental safety. It is easy to apply, reduces installation time, and is compatible with various wooden flooring types, including parquet and engineered wood. Ultrabond Eco 987 combines high-performance adhesion with environmental sustainability and user safety, providing a practical improvement over conventional adhesives that often require mixing, generate higher emissions, or contain hazardous solvents.
In March 2024, Bostik, a global adhesive manufacturer based in France, acquired Arc Building Products for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Bostik to enhance its presence in innovative adhesive solutions across several industries, including construction, packaging, and automotive, while also expanding its market reach and product offerings in the Oceania region. Arc Building Products is an Australia-based manufacturer specializing in flooring adhesives.
Major companies operating in the flooring adhesive market are Mapei S.p.A., Sika AG, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Bostik SA, Forbo Holding AG, Pidilite Industries Limited, H.B. Fuller, LATICRETE International Inc., Ardex GmbH, Franklin Adhesives and Polymers, Ashland Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., BASF SE, Bona AB, DAP Products Inc., Jowat SE, RPM International Inc., Soudal Holding NV, Huntsman Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flooring adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the flooring adhesive market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the flooring adhesive market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The flooring adhesives market consists of sales of polymeric adhesives and dispersion adhesives. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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