PSA: That quick-set adhesive failed me big time on a laminate job

I trusted a new fast-drying glue for a laminate floor install yesterday. It set up way too fast before I could adjust the planks. Now several boards are crooked and lifting at the seams. I have to pull them up and scrape off the hardened adhesive. Don't make my mistake, test these products on a small area first.

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ellis.faith7mo ago

It's crazy how often 'fast' versions of things end up causing more work. I've seen it with instant concrete mix that sets before you can level it, similar to your glue issue. Do you think companies overpromise on drying times to sell more product?

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kelly3857mo ago

You ever check if pros actually prefer the fast versions?

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the_linda6mo ago

Ever notice how this "faster is better" lie makes us rush (like @brooke_wells20) and mess things up more?

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brooke_wells207mo ago

Ever notice how rushing things just makes more work? (Says the person who once glued her own fingers together trying to fix a chair leg in under a minute.)

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