Q&A: Best Subfloor Adhesive for Wet Conditions

Three experts answer common questions about the sticky stuff

Q. Which construction adhesives are best for gluing plywood subfloors to joists under wet conditions?

A.All construction adhesives that are labeled AFG-01 and/or ASTM D 3498 are capable of doing the job. One of the tests to pass for these specifications is a wet lumber test. Solvent-based construction adhesives typically dissipate the water better than latex- and urethane-based adhesives.

— M.R.

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