Market Dynamics
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.
COVID-19 Impact
The floor adhesives market has been affected badly in 2020 due to the pandemic. As a result, the market recorded a massive decline of -8.2% in 2020. Based on primary results coupled with the study of the recovery trajectories of previous downturns, it is forecasted that the market will hit back its pre-pandemic levels by 2022 only, creating healthy growth opportunities for market participants shortly.
Market Drivers
Several factors driving the growth of the Floor Adhesives Market are-
- Growth in infrastructure developments and construction spending.
- Rising preference for adhesives over mechanical fasteners.
- Growing demand for water-based adhesives.
- Aimed at reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
Segments Analysis
By Material Type
"Acrylic adhesive is expected to remain the largest material type in the market during the forecast period"
The floor adhesives market is segmented as epoxy adhesives, polyurethane adhesives, acrylic adhesives, vinyl adhesives, and other adhesives. Acrylic adhesive is expected to remain the largest material type in the market during the forecast period, 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 fastest-growing 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.

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By Application Type
"Resilient Flooring is expected to remain the most dominant segment of the market during the forecast period"
The market is segmented into tiles & stone, carpet, wood, laminate, resilient flooring, and others. Resilient Flooring is expected to remain the most dominant segment of the market during the forecast period. Resilient flooring includes Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and Vinyl Composite Tiles (VCT) wherein LVT is the growth engine of the segment. LVT is gaining popularity, being a versatile and durable flooring option with endless designs using advanced photo technology. Wood flooring is the next biggest application type in the market due to its high significance in polyurethane adhesives.
By Technology Type
"Water-based adhesive is expected to remain the most preferred technology type in the market during the forecast period"
The market is segmented as water-based adhesives, solvent-based adhesives, and other adhesives. Water-based adhesive is expected to remain the most preferred technology type in the market during the forecast period. 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
"Commercial flooring is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing end-user type in the market during the forecast period"
The market is segmented as residential, commercial, and industrial. Commercial flooring is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing end-user type in the market during the forecast period. The demand for floor adhesives for commercial flooring applications largely comes from corporate buildings, hospitals, shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels. Increasing government spending on infrastructure development for the non-residential sector is fueling the segment’s growth.
Regional Analysis
"Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for floor adhesives during the forecast period"
In terms of regions, 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, Asia-Pacific holds the lead due to enormous infrastructure projects and gigantic construction industry economy/spending.

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