10/13/2026
When should SPC click be glued down? A few situations worth considering.
Most SPC click floors are installed floating, and that's usually the right call. But there are times when a full glue-down is worth a look.
Case study: zero planks replaced.
We supplied SPC click for a salon in Austin, Texas. The installer glued it down instead of floating it. Later the space flooded, and about 18 inches of water sat on the floor for roughly 24 hours. The team pumped out the water, cleaned the floor, and dried the space with air movers. They checked for mold and mildew and found none. Not one plank had to be replaced.
That's one job, not a guarantee. It's a good reminder that how a floor is installed matters as much as what it's made of.
Situations where gluing down SPC click is worth considering:
- Heavy rolling loads, like carts, wheelchairs, and salon chairs
- Spaces with a real risk of water
- Sunlit storefronts and big temperature swings
- Busy commercial floors where you want a solid, quiet feel
- Specs or warranties that call for full-spread adhesive
Gluing down has tradeoffs too: more labor and prep, cure time before rolling loads, and harder removal. Swipe through for both sides. 👉
Contractors and owners, do you float or glue in commercial spaces?
