Glue down vinyl plank flooring

Glue-down vinyl plank is fully bonded to the subfloor, which makes it the go-to choice on Oahu for spaces where floating floors struggle: rooms with rolling loads, heavy furniture, wheelchairs, or long sun-exposed runs where a floating floor would expand and gap. Once glued, the planks can't shift, bounce, or lift.

For Hawaii specifically, glue-down LVP has three advantages. It's low-profile, so doors and transitions rarely need trimming in older Honolulu homes. It's waterproof and termite-proof — no cellulose for Formosan termites to eat. And a fully adhered floor handles the daily humidity swings of non-AC island homes without the joint stress that click-lock floors endure.

Success is all in the prep: the slab must be flat, clean, and dry. Browse our self-leveling compounds, moisture vapor barrier primers, and pressure-sensitive adhesives — or see our commercial-focused Commercial Solution glue-down line and our guide to vinyl plank installation costs on Oahu.

Visit our Honolulu showroom to compare glue-down planks in person — our team installs across the island and will tell you honestly whether glue-down or click-lock fits your project.