Floor Adhesives Market

Floor Adhesives Market Insights

“The floor adhesives market size was US$4.0 billion in 2025 and is likely to grow at a decent CAGR of 3.4% in the long run to reach US$5.0 billion in 2034.”
 

Introduction

Flooring adhesive is a type of strong, permanent glue for adhering flooring materials to a subfloor or underlayment. Different types of adhesives are recommended for different types of flooring, although some multi-purpose solutions can be used effectively with multiple materials as per the requirements of the area where the flooring needs to be completed.

They are crucial in ensuring stability, durability, and a smooth finish for various types of floors, such as tiles, wood, vinyl, carpet, and laminate. These adhesives can come in various forms, such as water-based, solvent-based, or reactive (epoxy, polyurethane, etc.), depending on the type of flooring and installation conditions.

Floor adhesives offer strong adhesion, moisture resistance, and flexibility to accommodate movement or temperature changes. Their application varies based on the material, with some requiring trowels, rollers, or sprayers for even distribution. Proper adhesive selection ensures long-lasting and reliable flooring installation.

Floor Adhesives Market Dynamics

Market Drivers

• Growing demand for sustainable construction materials is increasing the need for eco-friendly and low-VOC floor adhesives.
• Increasing global construction activities are driving the demand for flooring solutions and adhesives.
• Technological advancements in adhesive formulations enhance bonding strength and curing times, promoting market growth.
• Consumer preference for durable and aesthetically appealing flooring is boosting demand for high-quality adhesives.
• Growing demand for water-based adhesives.
• Aimed at reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:

A considerable number of strategic alliances, including M&As, JVs, etc., have been performed over the past few years:

• In February 2022, Arkema acquired Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business, supporting Bostik’s growth in sustainable high-performance solutions.
• In February 2024, Sika acquired DriTac’s flooring adhesives business (DriTac is a US-based floor covering adhesives company), expanding its footprint in the US interior finishing market.

Segment Analysis

By Material Type

“Acrylic is expected to remain the largest and fastest-growing material type of the market during the forecast period.”

The floor adhesives market is segmented into epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, vinyl, and other materials. Acrylic is the most preferred material type in the market owing to its faster-curing capability and price sensitivity. Acrylic adhesives are highly preferred in luxury vinyl tile flooring, carpet, and carpet tile flooring applications.

On the other hand, polyurethane adhesive is expected to remain the second dominant material type in the market during the forecast period due to its high preference for wood flooring applications. Its excellent properties, such as long-lasting surface finish, superior chemical, solvent, and scratch resistance, fast drying, and resistance to UV light damage, water-and-tear, and extreme temperature variations, are likely to drive the material’s market.

By Application Type

“Ceramic tiles are expected to remain the leading application segment, while vinyl flooring is projected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period.”

The market is segmented into vinyl flooring, wood & laminate, carpet, ceramic tiles, and other applications. Ceramic tiles are the largest application type in the market owing to their widespread use in residential and commercial buildings, strong demand in emerging countries, high adhesive consumption per installation, and suitability for high-traffic and moisture-prone environments.

Vinyl flooring is gaining traction in the market in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). LVT is gaining popularity, being a versatile and durable flooring option with endless designs using advanced photo technology.

By Technology Type

“Water-based adhesive is anticipated to remain the dominant technology type in the market throughout the forecast period."

The market is segmented as water-based adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, hot melt/relative or hot melt-based adhesives, and other technologies. Water-based technology has been a popular replacement for solvent-based adhesives, driven by a host of factors, such as environmental safety, zero VOCs, and low odor. Increasing concern over reducing VOC emissions and stringent regulations regarding solvent usage have been pushing the demand for water-based adhesives in the market.

By End-User Type

“Residential flooring represents the dominant end-user segment and is expected to maintain its leading position in the market over the coming years."

The market is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial. Residential flooring dominates the market owing to its vast installed base, frequent renovation cycles, strong use of adhesive-based flooring, and rapid housing growth in emerging countries.

Regional Analysis

“The Asia-Pacific is likely to remain the largest and also expected to remain the fastest-growing market for floor adhesives during the forecast period."

In terms of regions, the Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for floor adhesives during the forecast period. This region has a presence of a large number of flooring and construction contractors, coupled with growing demand from the commercial and residential sectors. Despite lower adhesive per capita consumption compared to North America and Europe, the Asia-Pacific region holds the lead due to enormous infrastructure projects and a gigantic construction industry spending.

North America is likely to remain the second-dominant region in the market in the coming years. The region has an overall high penetration of adhesives in flooring applications as compared to the Asia-Pacific, which is the largest flooring adhesives market. Also, the per capita consumption of floor adhesives is quite higher in North America as compared to that of the Asia-Pacific.

Competitive Landscape

The floor adhesives market is moderately concentrated, with moderate players across the regions. Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, and regional presence etc. The following are the key players in the floor adhesives market.

Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)

• Sika AG
• H. B. Fuller
• Dow
• Arkema Inc. (Bostik)
• MAPEI Corporation
• RPM International Inc.

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The floor adhesives market is segmented into the following categories. 

Floor Adhesives Market, by Material Type

• Epoxy (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Polyurethane (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Acrylic (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Materials (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Floor Adhesives Market, by Application Type

• Vinyl Flooring (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Wood & Laminate (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Carpet (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Ceramic Tiles (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Other Applications (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Floor Adhesives Market, by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and the rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of the Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

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