{"product_id":"bona-quantum-flexible-wood-flooring-adhesive-15kg","title":"Bona Quantum Flexible Wood Flooring Adhesive – 15kg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-product-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBona R848\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade, hard-elastic,\n      one-component silane wood flooring adhesive designed for the fully bonded\n      installation of engineered wood flooring, engineered parquet and other\n      dimensionally stable wood floors.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Its strong initial grab and excellent rib stability help hold flooring\n      securely during installation, while its elastic bond reduces stress\n      transferred between the timber and the subfloor. Bona R848 can also be\n      used with suitable solid wood boards up to 190mm wide, subject to the\n      flooring manufacturer's installation requirements.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Bona R848?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"wwfs-benefit-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStrong initial grab for secure board placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHard-elastic bond helps reduce stress on the subfloor\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExcellent adhesive rib stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEasy to spread using a suitable notched flooring trowel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for use with compatible underfloor heating systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFloor can normally accept loads after approximately 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrimer is generally not required on suitable, properly prepared subfloors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUp to two years' shelf life when stored correctly in the original unopened container\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Flooring Types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBona R848 is particularly suitable for bonding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered wood flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEngineered parquet flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMosaic parquet and other low-movement parquet formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDimensionally stable wood flooring\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuitable solid wood boards up to 190mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-advice-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eChoosing between Bona R848 and Bona Quantum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Bona R848 is our recommended option for most engineered wood floors up\n      to 190mm wide. For engineered boards over 190mm wide, larger formats or\n      more demanding installations, consider\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/products\/bona-quantum-wood-flooring-adhesive-15kg-tub\"\u003e\n        Bona Quantum\n      \u003c\/a\u003e.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"wwfs-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eOne-component silane-modified wood flooring adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBond characteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eHard-elastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eBeige\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSuitable notched flooring trowel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOpen time\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 850–1,250g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApproximate coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 12–17.5m² per 15kg tub\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReady for loading\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAfter approximately 24 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSuitable for compatible systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eUp to two years when stored correctly and unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"wwfs-small-print\"\u003e\n    Coverage figures are approximate and will vary according to the trowel\n    notch, subfloor condition, surface texture and installation method.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Correct Trowel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bona R848 is normally applied at approximately 850–1,250g\/m². The correct\n    trowel depends on the flooring format and the condition of the subfloor.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"wwfs-spec-table\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTrowel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApproximate Application Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e850G\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 850g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eEngineered flooring and standard parquet on smooth subfloors\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1000G\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1,000g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGeneral engineered flooring installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1250G\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1,250g\/m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLarger boards or surfaces requiring a heavier adhesive bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    View our\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/products\/bona-glue-trowel-180x-mm\"\u003e\n      Bona glue trowels\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    to select the correct notch for your installation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSuitable Subfloors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Bona R848 may be used on correctly assessed and prepared subfloors including:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCementitious screeds compliant with EN 13813\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCalcium sulphate screeds compliant with EN 13813\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuitable timber subfloors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eV100-grade chipboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible levelling compounds applied at the required thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOther dry, sound, stable and suitably prepared subfloors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Browse our\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/collections\/levelling-compound\"\u003e\n      floor levelling compounds\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    and\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/collections\/refina\"\u003e\n      floor preparation tools\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n    before installation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSubfloor Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The subfloor must be dry, sound, clean, level and free from dust, grease,\n    laitance, loose material and anything that could affect adhesion. Existing\n    coatings, adhesive residues and contaminants must be assessed and treated\n    appropriately before installation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Check the subfloor moisture level and confirm that it is within the limits\n    required by Bona, the wood flooring manufacturer and the relevant British\n    Standards. Uneven areas should be mechanically prepared and levelled using\n    a compatible flooring system where required.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003col class=\"wwfs-step-list\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAllow the adhesive and flooring to reach a suitable installation temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfirm that the subfloor is dry, sound, level and properly prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpread Bona R848 evenly using the appropriate notched trowel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOnly apply as much adhesive as can be covered within the stated open time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlace the flooring into the wet adhesive and press firmly to achieve full transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCheck regularly that the back of the flooring is receiving sufficient adhesive contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove fresh adhesive contamination immediately using a suitable cleaning method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAvoid loading or heavily trafficking the installation for approximately 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wwfs-important-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always read the current Bona Technical Data\n      Sheet and the flooring manufacturer's installation instructions before\n      use. Installation conditions, subfloor moisture, board dimensions and\n      floor construction can affect product suitability.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41195455971385,"sku":"Z9-WNDE-9ES3","price":115.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/7309\/3177\/products\/bona-r848-flexible-wood-flooring-adhesive-15kg-388622.jpg?v=1750765936","url":"https:\/\/wiltshirewoodflooringsupplies.co.uk\/products\/bona-quantum-flexible-wood-flooring-adhesive-15kg","provider":"Wiltshire Wood Flooring Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}